Amelia decided not to go to work again but celebrate her achievement by shopping. She decided to also use the time to visit some places she knew in the neighboring areas. After being abroad for long she needed to familiarize herself with the changes that had happened while she was away.
"You two can carry on to the company. Ann! Announce to the staff that they can take a break for the rest of the day in light of our win in court today. Also schedule a meeting with the executives tomorrow. I need to execute the second phase of the company" Amelia said as she dropped them off close to the company area.
Amelia decided to go to Shantel Stores. They sold the best bags there and she wanted to improve her mood by buying things she liked. Soon enough, she arrived at the store and picked out some bags she liked.
As she went to the check out, there was a scuffle between two people in the store.
"Don't touch those bags. Where are the attendants in this place. How would you allow a nobody to come and touch expensive things like this. And you wench, don't you know that window shopping is not allowed in this fine establishment" a woman said as she dragged some bags from the hands of a lady in the store.
"I never said I wasn't going to pay and even if I wasn't, how does that bother you?" the other woman said as she tried to collect the bags that the lady dragged from her hands.
Amelia turned to look at them in surprise. She unmistakably knew that voice and so she had to confirm. She decided to move closer to turn to confirm her suspicion.
"You never said you were not going to pay. As if you can afford it. How come low lives like you are allowed into a reputable store. Don't you know that not everyone can walk into such stores. You need to know the class you belong to" the woman bellowed.
"Would you excuse me. I do not know why you are being a bitch by harassing me? Give me the bags I took now. I do not have time for this nonsense".
"Attendants! the other woman shouted.
Soon enough an attendant came to where they were. The attendant looked puzzled as to why they were fighting. "What is going on here ma?"
"Can't you see it? Are also as blind as the person who let the woman into this place. How could you allow such a low life to enter here and touch things that other reputable customers touch".
By this time Amelia had already seen the face of the person and went on to hug the person. "Shany!!" She exclaimed in surprise.
"What a wonderful surprise. I never expected to see you here. When did you come to the country?".
The lady's face broke into a smile as she saw Amelia and released her hold on the bag to reciprocate the hug. "Amelia! Wonderful seeing you here. I came back yesterday and girl you are trending"
"Excuse me" the other woman interrupted as she looked at the attendant. "Why aren't you sending this woman out of the store? I want to see your manager".
"This is our owner, you are speaking of Miss. I suggest you mind your words and the way you talk to people, the attendant fired at her.
"I'm so sorry for not coming to your aid soon ma" the attendant said as she looked at Shany apologetically.
"It's alright." Shany said regaining her composure. "I see these sort of bitches almost all the time. It's nothing to be worried about"
"You!" The other woman said, trembling with anger and shock. "How could you be the owner of Shantel Stores? It is not possible".
"Believe whatever you want to believe". Shany said to the woman. "You are lucky I'm still allowing you to shop in my store. Next time before deciding to point at people unnecessarily you should think first" Shany said.
She then turned to the attendant. Rate the stuff my friend bought here and send the bill to me. With that she took Amelia's hand and walked away.
Amelia smiled aa she was led away by Shany. "You still haven't changed. If it was me, I would have blacklisted her from my store."
"And loose a loyal customer. Why should I when I can have her send her money to me?
"Alright if you say so. Where are you taking me to?
"To a restaurant of course. There's a good one around here. We need to celebrate and what better way to do that than with food"? she said as she led her to a restaurant opposite her stall.
Soon they were seated in the restaurant and began to order some food. "You didn't inform me that you have already married Edward, or did the requirement for you to take over the company change?".
Before Amelia could say anything, she heard someone scream her name. "I've been trying to reach you since Amelia. Why did you block my number? Hurry up, let's go and get married".
"Edward!" Shany exclaimed and looked at Edward and then back at Amelia in surprise. "Aren't you both already married?"
"No we are not!" Amelia answered. She turned to Edward and said coldly. "It's best if you leave this place now. I do not want to see you?"
"What happened with you. Why are you acting this way? Let's go get married right this instant".
"Why should I get married to you when I already have a husband?" She said and Edward widened his eyes in shock. Shantel too was surprised but she didn't say anything. Amelia would tell her in good time.
Edward laughed and chuckled. "What nonsense are you saying Amelia? How can you be married. We are supposed to get married together. Aren't I the love of your life. Didn't you say you love me?"
Amelia struggled to keep her composure as tears threatened to trickle down her face. There was a time she would have done anything for this man but now all she felt was anger towards him.
"Am I the love of your life?" She asked
"What are you saying? You know the way I have always felt about you" he said trying to dodge the question.
"That was not what I had asked you. Since we got together. You have never once told me that you love me. So I ask you this again. Am I the love of your life?
Edward was torn in between but since he needed to acquire her company he had to grit his teeth and lie. "Yes Amelia. You are the love of my life".
SLAP!
Amelia slapped him on the cheek. "How dare you say that to me"
Shany went and touched Amelia by the shoulder to calm her down. "It's ok Amelia. There's no need to be aggressive. You are way above his level"
"Shut up whore. What do you mean way above my level? And why did you slap me Amelia after I professed my love to you?"
"You still have the nerve to ask me that but you were cheating on me with Jenna. Such nerve!
Edward at this point knew he was busted and now the only thing for him to do was lie.
"I'm not sure what you saw Amelia. But it must be a mistake. I can explain".