John went to Esther's house the next day because that time he was talking to her yesterday on the phone. The call ended. So he wanted to know what's happening,he claimed the walls of her house and entered her room.
"Hello" dear. John waved at Esther.
"Oh my goodness. "What are you doing here sir?" Esther asked gently.
"I'm here to take you out. John said and smiled.
"You are here to take me out?" Esther asked.
"Oh yes. Is it bad?" he asked.
Esther replied humbly; "no sir. what I meant is that, am a beat surprised.
"Why?" John asked.
"You know my step mother is still around, but then you jumped through the window?" how come's. Did she see you?" Esther asked.
"No she didn't. John said.
"Oh my gosh, my goodness. Thank God she did not. Esther said.
"wait why are you so scared of your step mother. is she so scary like that?" John asked.
"No but you need to be going now. Esther said.
"Not when you are not coming with me. but I need to understand what's really going on here, why are you scared of your step mom?" John asked.
"Actually you won't understand. Esther said.
"what won't I understand?" John asked.
As she was about to tell him how are step mom behaves towards her. Immediately her step mom entered the room and saw John and Esther together talking.
"What is going on here?" The step mother asked.
Esther was scared and nervous.
"Actually... Mom it's... Nothing. Esther replied.
"Nothing you say! The step mother shouted.
"Ma please don't be angry I came in here without your permission. I just want to ask you if I can hang out with your daughter. John said.
without even thinking, she shouted.
"No! The step mother replied.
"Ma please I really love your daughter. Please let me take her out please?" John asked politely.
"No. My no is still No. We don't even know you, how sure are you that you won't harm her?" The step mother asked.
"I promise to take good care of her ma. John said.
"Yes" mom. Can you just let me?" Esther asked.
"will you keep quiet ! The step mother shouted.
Then John said something that was really shocking.
"I will pay you for it. Please. John said.
"no. But wait. how much are we talking about?" The step mother asked.
"I will pay you three hundred thousand. John said.
Esther's step mother was so surprised. and stated something.
"well you can have her. but one condition. She said.
"what's the condition ma?" John asked.
"Yes ma, what's the condition. Esther too asked.
"You will get married to my daughter Ella. She said it with confidence. smiling.
"What?" John asked.
"Oh yes. You heard that. She said.
Esther replied; " Mom please don't do this to me please.
"Short up your mouth. Can't you see his very rich. and can take care of your sister Bella?" She asked grumpily.
"Then what about me mom?" Esther asked sadly.
"You?" I don't care. The step mother said.
"What if I tell you I don't want Bella and I will give you one million naira for Esther only?" John asked.
"One million naira. Hmmm... I think I can manage it. Ok . the step mother said.
"Ok let me quickly send it to your account number. John said fast.
she called her account number for him. Then he sent it the money to her. Immediately she received an alert on her phone.
"Oh dear. have seen it. The step mother said.
"Thank you mother. Esther said it thankfully.
"Hey don't thank me yet. I might still Change my mind. The step mother said.
"Ok ma. Can we go now?" John asked.
"Oh yes.she said.
Then John took Esther's hand and left. Immediately they had left Bella came in very tired.
"Oh my sweet daughter. are you back?" The mother asked.
"Yes mom. am back. Bella said.
"actually my daughter. Someone came to ask you out by giving me a sum of money. the mother said laughing.
"A sum of money?" Bella asked.
"Yes my "dear". The mother said.
" How much is that. and who was that?" Bella asked.
"it's one million naira. My dear. The mother said it smiling.
"One million naira cash...?". Bella asked.
"no it's transfer. The mother said.
"oh transfer. do you really mean what you are saying mom?". Bella asked.
"Yes my love. The mother said.
"well mom who's the person?" Bella asked.
"I don't really know him. but all I know is his tall black and handsome at the same time. She smiled saying it.
"Mom I think ur lying. Bella said.
"Me lying how come's. no am not. I can show you proofe of it dear. The mother said.
"Ok mom. Show me the proof. Bella said.
"0k dear let me quickly show you fast. Before Esther comes in. The mother said.
"what will happen?" Bella asked.
"You know your sister might end up taking your man. The mother replied.
"wait oh. I don't understand what you mean by that mom.oh do you mean Esther will take the guy from me?". Bella asked.
"Yes of course. You know what I mean. I have choosed that guy for you so do not mess things up for me. Your mother. The mother said it rudely.
"Mom I hope. What am thinking it's not true?" Bella asked.
"What are you thinking that I don't know?" The mother asked back.
"Mommy to be serious. If you are still talking about that first rish man. Then am sorry I can't do it . Bella said it frowning her face.
"How" dare you speak to me like that! The mother shouted.
"Hmm. Mom am sorry. But that's the truth I have for you. Bella replied.
"what truth that I choosed a handsome rich man for you?". The mother asked angrily.
"no mom. Bella replied bowing down her head. Esther knew something wasn't right.