Perfect SCARS

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It was different thats for sure..... I followed my luggage through to the front entrance where people were gathering, waiting for their loved ones

It was still daytime... So I wore back my sunglasses and moved closer to the waiting area then I saw Mira and her son

Bobby was holding an cardboard paper with my name boldly written on it.. With love ❤️ sketches around it..

I smiled as I approached them... Mira was scolding Bobby about something, she didn't even notice I was right in front of them with my six boxes

"Ohhh hi.. There, am I interrupting anything "

She raised her head and screamed when she saw me pulling me into a tight hug

"Ohhh my God...... Look at you ". She pulled away and examined me in my Nike sweat shirt and pants with sneakers then pulled me back into another hug

"Ohhh am so happy to see you girl... You look amazing Gee... Look at your hair ...... Wow!  I'm so... Come here "
Another hug.

"It's good to see you too Mira.. You look great as always, "

Mira might be a mother but she looks nothing like that... She's tall, slim and brown skinned... She use to model back in the states and am surprise her body is still in shape...

Then I turned to little Bobby.. He was about three when I last saw him now he should be six or seven... He has always been a big baby and now he looks eleven.. He stared at me anxiously.. He definitely doesn't remember me but how could I ever forget the baby I had to babysit most times when his mother is job hunting

I hugged him and rub his head.. He's still really cute reminding me of the bastard who is his father

We hugged even more before Mira took one good look at my luggage and shake her head

"All these luggage for you "

"Yez it is..... I'm sorry I went a little overboard "

A little...
I had to give most of my stuff out
I've always loved dressing up so it like now that I can afford it.. I do it all the time

"No its no problem we better get going before we hit traffic"

We hired a cab, put my luggage and begin the journey to her house....

As we chat on I looked through the window to observe the changes in Nigeria.. It looked better than I remember but I probably have never been to this places...

Most of my time here I spent locked up or confined in a particular space...

It was beautiful... In it own way... Rough and crowdy, noisy and busy.. Hot and sweaty

We drove for a while before pulling over at a brown two storey building.... We offload my stuff from the car and started to mount the stairs to the last floor

We were breathing heavily by the time we had finished bringing the bags from downstairs 

Her apartment was a miny flat, small living room, small bedroom and the tiniest kitchen I have ever seen and ohhh the toilet is just something else... She furnished the apartment very well even though it was looking so small..  

While unpacking.. I gave them the gift I brought from LA..
An electronic robot 🤖 toy for Bobby and a nice pair of heels for Mira... I know how much she loves wearing heels then a box of chocolates for them

They really liked the gifts that I got for them and they had a special gift for me too. Mira prepared a Nigerian delicacy for me..... .
It was delicious.. I enjoyed it and told her I would love to eat this often

At night after Bobby had slept... During our endless  gist

"Genee... Am worried... I have to be sincere with you, since you called the other day. I've been worried. Is there something going on with you, probably at work or life generally "

I sighed... I'm the only one who knows just how much I want this... No matter how I pour my heart out. She won't understand. Nobody would,
She's knows just the basic part of my pain... She doesn't understand the depth of the situation...

And now that am here. I don't need anyone to discourage me or try to talk me out of doing this because that might just blow my radar and i just don't want to lose my cool especially around Mira.

"This is actually nothing serious... I needed a break, a vacation and so here I am"

"Of all places in the world... You chose this place for your vacation "

"It's not exactly a vacation..... I would be working for a while, my boss has issues with his supplies in Nigeria so I'm going to fix that while am here"

"Ohhh... So you would be working here"

"Yeah.. I would "

"Thank God, for a moment there I was so scared..... When you called I thought something really bad has happened.... You see the last time I called you I was processing our visa back to the states but it was denied, again and again... We even tried Canada.. Access denied "

"But why are they doing like this.. It not suppose to be that hard "

"For me it is.... That psycho named Jack made it look like I ran out of the country with Bobby without his approval..  It's reflecting every time I try... And I have tried so hard "

"Am so sorry....  that jerk is just a pain in the ass that needs to be taught some lessons "

"It's my cross to bear... I let him use me whereas I thought I was using him "

"Don't beat yourself too hard.. You did what you felt was best and look on the bright side.. You have Bobby.. And he's your strength.. "

Tears drop from her eyes as she sob gently

"Heyy.. Don't cry"

"I blame myself for not listening to you... Look at you... You made sure not to sell yourself cheap.. You Strive to reach your goals... Finish your studies with no one's help.. And got yourself your dream job..... I say this with all honesty... I envy you Genesis Brown.. I swear I do... If I could just have half the patience and tolerance that you had... I know I would be proud of myself "

"Don't say that... Don't even look at your past like that... You are not a failure Mira.. You are a smart, humble and strong single mother.. Your courage amuses me. There are times when I look at you and appreciate you for coming out so strong and fighting for your child..... I know you are struggling and it's not easy but I don't want you to give up, because I never gave up and I heard so many No's".

I hugged her and console her

The next day was a hush..... I had woken up before dawn from my alarm trying not to wake anyone up... We were all cuddled up on the bed with Bobby in our middle..

As usaul I was sweating and shaking from my nightmare... I walked into the toilet and took few breathing exercise.

It's a new day and I'm eagar to kick things off..
I think am meeting with the manager of the business here by 9 or is 10
Gosh how I miss my assistant ..

I saw hers and Odelia's messages when I landed and I just smiled from all the cozy words they put together

So I have to get ready for the meeting in the next few hours... I think he sent me the address but i dont know how to get there

i also need to find an apartment soon... I know Mira wouldn't mind me staying here but I just love to have my own space besides Pearson is paying for it. I just need to find him first

So where do I start