THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT

Chapter Two

Dara's POV

The following week, as I entered the office building, Sarah met me half-way and informed me that dad wanted to see me in his office.

"Why do you think he wanted to see me" I asked with a frown on my face

Sarah shrug off and I continued without waiting for a reply.

"They came over to my apartment yesterday to check how I was doing and he didn't mention anything about work" I said to her

"You know your mom wouldn't allow him talk business at home" Sarah replied

"Yes I know" I said

That's one of her rules. Talk about business and enjoy mum's wrath especially when it is family bonding time.

"Well, he might want to see you so as to remind you of the party coming up this weekend" she said with a twinkle in her eyes

"But he knows I don't like parties, besides Bisade can attend on my behalf" I replied with a frown

"Bisade is not your biological sister, she's just a wanna be. You're too nice for your own good" she said with a hint of anger when she mentioned my little sister's name

"Yes, she may not be blood but she's still a part of my life ,and I can't trade that for anything" I said to her calmly

"Why don't you open your eyes and see that she's only after your downfall. I pray it won't be too late before you see behind her facade " she countered

'If God be for me, who can be against me
If God is with me, whom shall I fear
If no one knows me yet His heart adores me
I am changed
I am loved
I am saved'

As I finished singing, Sarah just shakes her head, run me through my schedule for the day and left .

Immediately I finished praying, I went to dad's office which was on the thirteenth floor. I met his personal assistant on her desk who smiled at me and informed me that dad is already waiting for me. I knocked on the door and entered...

"Good morning dad, you wanted to see me" I said as I hugged him

"Good morning dear, Hope your night was good? And yes, I sent for you. You might have guessed why I sent for you in the first place. It's concerning the party and you must attend this time around. There's no place for excuses.
Mr Raymond,the son of Raymond Snr who just became the CEO of Ray Group of Companies wanted to meet the heads of department and you happen to be one of them and you know that is good for the company" he said with a smile

"Bisade can attend on my behalf dad" I said

"Not this time around honey. I know she'll definitely come but not as your replacement this time. And don't give me that pouty face of yours, it won't work this time around" he said with a smile

'Oh God, what am I going to do now?. Seems as if I can't escape this. For dad to tell me that it's compulsory then I guess it is, since he hasn't been worrying me about the past ones since he knew that I don't like parties. I'll just do this for him' I said to myself

I sighed and nod my head

"OK dad, but I'm doing this for you." I said to him

"Thanks honey. You know I don't like inconveniencing you but this is for the company. We wanted to merge our companies and if things go well, he'll sign the contract at the party" he said with smile

'What kind of daughter would I be, if I couldn't make my dad happy?' I asked myself

"That's nice dad but I have to go now. Got a lot of things to do. My regards to mom when you get home" I said to him as he kissed my forehead

"Don't stress yourself too much dear, you know your mom will have my head if she hears you work too much. You can take the day off or something" he said with a smile 

"OK dad, I love you" I shouted on my way out

"I love you too honey" he replied

On getting back to my office, Sarah came in and informed me that I have two missed calls from Bisade, who I promised myself to call later. I left work 3.30pm so as to get to church on time for Bible study which I didn't get to attend as a result of our shopping spree last week. By the time we finished the Bible study by 7pm, I knew I didn't waste my time because I was greatly blessed. I know that the thought of God towards me are of good and not of evil to bring me an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11).

I know that sickness, fear and all that Satan represent have no dominion over me because I'm a child of God, redeemed by the blood of the lamb. Hallelujah. On my way home, I kept singing...

And now I am free
And now I am free
For Jesus has given me freedom
And now I am free...........................

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