Unconditional Love
Joy eshiet
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DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to the Lord God almighty for making the impossibility to be possible and also to me for believing that I can do it with Christ Jesus and I stand by it.
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
1 Chapter one
2 Chapter two
3 Chapter three
4 Chapter four
5 Chapter five
6 Chapter six
7 Chapter seven
8 Chapter eight
9 Chapter nine
10 Chapter ten
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
My work as an author and contents writer has received the support of many individuals too many too mention. I thank them all. I would like to acknowledge just a few whose support has been quite outstanding: Mr. and Mrs. Udobong Eshiet (my parent) who stand by me and all the tapestry of support and encouragement and beacons of wisdom and guidance. Am here to also acknowledge my beloved brothers: Brother Bassey Udobong Eshiet, Udobong Udobong Eshiet, Godwin Udobong Eshiet and Daniel Udobong Eshiet. For their abundance of love; unwavering support.
And to my only best friend (Barnabas) who continues to offer me both emotional and intellectual support. He is usually my first critic. I am grateful to him and appreciate the understanding of my school mate their gentle prattle provided a background of filial support.
Above all, I thank God for ordering my thought and making this book the success it has been.
Chapter one
Once upon a Time, they live very beautiful family with three children two girls and one boy.
This family was so rich till they don't have anything that troubles them when it comes with money.
The only problem was the father, the father never allowed any of his children to associate themselves with other children.
Because he never wanted any problem or trouble. and he always feel that if any of his child associate with other children that they will corrupt them , or they will mislead them so he never want anything to come across his children.
He was capable and ready to take care of his children but not knowing that this was a very bad idea.
His children never meet other children; they never go out and see things the way is done outside.
They never have any friends so that the father will not kill him. And they live a lonely life also; even when they started University, they were living in the hostel.
Because that is what the father wanted.
Even in hostel they live without a roommate.
Beauty! Being the first daughter, have been living this life all through but she never enjoy any of it because she always wanted to go out and make friends.
She wanted to also do new things and meet new people. after university level she decided to start living alone, in the name of looking for new friend, calling her father, to tell her father that she's want to go and look for a job. The father was very angry with her, that she doesn't need a job: that she has everything she needed. The only thing she is looking for now is to wait for a man that will come and marry her.
But she insisted because she wasn't happy with the life she was living since her child. But she was thinking of her she's going to start making friends at this age.
Who will she talk to, who will she start making friend with at 25 years of age. How she's going to start it; that was somehow difficult for her.
But if it comes to riches, Beauty! Have all kinds of money that she wanted. And money that can buy her anything she needed in any particular time in life. But the other sister Eunice.
Eunice: never care about any friends, or anybody; not to talk of living another life outside the family life.
She was a type that like looking down on people, she was so rude and so insulted.
Anybody that comes her way regrets knowing her in person or noticing her existence. She was crushing anybody that to her circle.
She feels that there's nothing anybody can do to her because her father is very rich. Beauty: always try to advise her sister that after family life there are other live outside. Which they never experienced any yet. Don't you ever talk about my life again, what do you know about life? The sister responded.
Beauty was not happy with everything that she is seeing, that is why she always likes living a lonely life.
Also like writing story or like playing songs in her phone because she feels like nobody can understand the kind of person she is, and what she likes.
Beauty only like playing and making friends, Be you male or female.
But not that she always like to be alone, is because the father never allowed them play with anyone.
This really affect her, cause she never hath either male or female friend.
One day Beauty was just thinking of what to do to make her happy or maybe she may like to travel back to the village, but she said no, that going down to the village we will not still make her happy or have a good friend that she always wanted maybe she should find work around our area she may have one friend there.
So that she can start living a happy life: she went looking for job. And she got one;
Thank God Beauty is now happy she feels like she got a new friend already, someone she can play with. Today is Sunday and Monday Beauty is resuming work at her new work place.
She's very happy because it's all she wanted is new friend and by working there she will see one.
Chapter two
Beauty in her new workplace, feeling very happy because she will meet people; starts having friends and live a happy life wish she always wanted.
Beauty meeting new staff for the first day;
Beauty Hi good morning my name is Beauty I'm a newly employed staff; I was employed to work as accountant and nice meeting you all.
(Everybody is happy seeing a new stuff).
All: you're welcome.
Beauty responded, thank you.
(She was very happy seeing new faces and she asked one of the staff to please direct her to our office), one of the staff directed her and she moved to our office that was when Beauty started her new job. But the first month she did not have any friend because she did not leave her office,
She was in door.
The second month she also came to work without having any friend as well, but the only person she talk to was one of the cleaner.
Wish she only talk to her just to look like someone is talking to someone.
But not as a friend, she feel like, she doesn't just like this workplace because actually she didn't come here to work but she came here to make friends. So she was very angry and she left.
when she close from work, she went home and she was very angry with herself,(and she said if I go to that work tomorrow and I can't find anybody reasonable, I'm going to quit that job because I'm just tired of the job. it's not all about money; it's just all about my happiness. I just want to meet new people, I just want someone that can understand me, that can know what I like and what I hated).
Very early in the morning she wake up and get prepared for work, On her way going to her workplace, she met one guy standing close to her office (Beauty stand for a while and said who is that one, that is standing there does it means you cannot see road or maybe his a guest).
She walks close to her office. Where the guy was standing and she said.
Hi good morning I'm Beauty by name and you? They guy responded. Stanley, I'm Stanley by name.
Beauty responded, ok please how can I help you? Or are you looking for someone.
Stanley: no I'm not looking for anybody but I was sent by the owner of the company to come and work here, I am a painter I came to repaint your workplace.
Beauty responded ok...... that is very good then, you're welcome.
Ok thanks very much I really appreciate, by Stanley
Beauty went inside her office, she was very happy saying at least I've talk to someone today and I'm very happy maybe today is my happiest day.
While Stanley was very happy as well; meeting Beauty for the first time.
He said wow I think I like her she's very friendly and beautiful and he left the front of Beauty office. His about to start his work and Beauty is also inside her office feeling happy that she has talked to someone for today.
Beauty was about closing from work. And when Beauty was coming out from her office she met Stanley and said to him.
Beauty: hey Guy, Are you not going home
Stanley: yes I'm not going home
Beauty: but why
Stanley: I'm not done with my work; I have to finish painting the whole compound before I can go home, so maybe tomorrow morning I'll be going home.
Beauty: ok its fine but for now they have to be going home it's my closing time and it's getting late so see you tomorrow bye
Stanley: bye dear.
Stanley was still standing looking at Beauty going home and he was very happy. And all what he was thinking in his mind was Beauty; I think I should just ask this girl out maybe she will date me. Because I really loved her from the first day I saw her I'm deeply in love with her. But I don't know if she loved me the same way. Because she's not showing as if she has any feelings for me; maybe she just wants to be my girlfriend.
I think I have to tell her I love her. Let me see the way she wills reaction so that I will know if she has feelings for me or not.
Now Beauty is back home, she's very happy that she has a new friend.
The new friend is very handsome and he can also play with ladies very well. She was very happy but the problem is that Beauty doesn't like dating but she only like making friends and what's Stanley need dating.
Beauty do not believe in love what she only believe is making friends and having good time together because she feel like love is fake.
The next day when Beauty resume work, Stanley went to greet Beauty with a very happy mood; and Beauty was also happy to see Stanley again. So they play and laugh together and Beauty live him and go to her duty post. Because it was very early in the morning;
Beauty: ok let me go to my duty post now
Stanley: but why did I do anything wrong
Beauty: no ok it's just 7:00 in the morning so I have to go back to work and today is Monday.
Stanley: ok I'll wait for you till evening.
Beauty: But why
Stanley: Because I just want to stay with you
Beauty: Ok give me your phone number I will call you don't wait for me.
Stanley: ok that will be fine then. Beauty was very happy that she has finally found a friend but not just a friend a partner someone she can talk to so when she can really rely on even though she didn't know the guy in person I'm very much, but she was very comfortable staying around Stanley. Stanley is very handsome tall and dark in complexion.
Chapter three
Stanley was busy looking at beauty office because that was where his mine was.
His spirit was busy thinking of her, How his going to talk to beauty so that beauty can be his girlfriend. But beauty wasn't thinking the same thing.
What she was busy thinking was; finally she has gotten a friend.
Someone she can just play with, Someone that can just talk to her when she is bored, someone that can take her out for her to see the world, to see a different kind of leaving but not just living in a one place or one environment.
So that was just the happiness she was looking for.
He was thinking of how to approach Beauty, he has deep feeling for Beauty; and Beauty never seen that in his eyes.
Stanley called Beauty, hello how far; remember am going home.
I hope you're working well right.
Beauty responded, I'm trying, are you going home now.
Stanley answered; yes, I want to go and find something to eat at home.
I want to go and cook. Beauty starter laughing uncontrollable and say to him; cooking? What about your girlfriend, your wife. Why is she not cooking for you? Stanley responded actually I don't have a girlfriend, and I don't have a wife either .I'm staying alone I'm not even from here; I just come for hustling so I'm not yet married.
so I do everything by myself. she was so amazed I said wow that's good I can't wait to test how your food they look like.
They both laughed and hang up the call and beauty was still thinking of what Stanley told her saying to herself why will a handsome guy like that doesn't have a girlfriend or a wife and is very cool I like his company, I like the way you talk; I like everything about him.
But why other girls are not seeing what I'm seeing.
She keep on asking herself the same question but she never have answered to does question and she said to herself maybe other girls doesn't see what I'm seeing. Everybody with their choice so maybe this is my choice; I like him and I like him that's all.
But now that I have a friend can I quit this job? actually I was just working because of meeting people; go out with people or maybe I should just hold on for a while, get to know him more better because most of this guy really pretending Lord that they are good but end of the day they will show you pepper.
Stanley sent his address to Beauty; she stood up take her phone and dressed up to Stanley House. When she got to Stanley place she knocked at the door and Stanley came out.
He open the door for her, Stanley was very happy seeing Beauty in his house because he thought Beauty was just lying that she's coming when she knows that she is not coming.
They both look at themself I smile at each other and he said you're welcome Beauty.
She reply thank you dear, don't mention.
Now take her in and offer her some drinks and snacks.
They put on the television and start discussing about their life.
Beauty never told him whose daughter she is.
Cause she never wanted to live Stanley, she wanted to be by his side always; but maybe by telling him who she is, he may be scared of her and leave her.
So she never wanted the relationship to end just like that.
They play with each other and they were very happy together. Still Stanley never said what was in his mind, he never approach Beauty because it was still shy.
It was getting late and Beauty wanted to go home. She said to Stanley; Dear I have to be going home now, you know it's getting late and I have work tomorrow.
Stanley responded to her, it's okay dear you have really tried I did not expect seeing you here now really make us the best friend ever. So from today you're my best friend forever. They both smile and laugh at each other.
Beauty responded; Thank you Dearing you really make me happy; I always wanted this freedom and a moment like this but I never have it until when I met you I'm very happy, you can understand me and you know what I like. And what I hate. I really appreciate you, thank you very much.
She opened the door and work away Stanley began thinking again of all the moments they shared together, everything they said to each other.
Although Stanley became angry again, and he said to himself.
Stanley what is wrong with you?
You did not say it to her again; will you keep on dying in silent? Maybe she's in love with you. But she's waiting for you to say that to her.
Stanley, what's the problem; why can't you look at her face and tell her you love her.
As he was busy talking to him is phone ring, and it was Beauty he pick the call and said hello dear Beauty responded; yes, I'm at home now Stanley responded okay dear. Please do well to take care of yourself and make sure you're not going out again because it's late already. I don't want any of those small boys to come and do nonsense with you.
So please make sure you lock the door and stay in door till morning.
Beauty laugh at him; answered, Don't worry, my place is not like your place; everywhere is very saved; so I'm very secured here.
I'm also okay, I don't want you to bother or think about me I'm fine.
oh I forgot to tell; my dad called me this evening and ask me to come to house tomorrow morning, so I'll be going to my place tomorrow morning.
I want you to take care of yourself till I come back.
Don't go and involve in any trouble okay.
Stanley responded to her, saying! Okay ma I will not go and find any trouble okay; I'll be in door till you come back.
Chapter four
Beauty arriving home, she saw all her siblings and her father.
She was so happy seeing everybody in good condition. Even her she was also in good condition the father look at her and said; have you seen the wall, have you seen the white people, I hope you're okay now Beauty turn and look at the father and said, Dad please I don't want you to be angry with me. I only wanted to see different things. Only wanted to love different people and at least I've done it.
I'm very okay the father responded to her; it's okay my happiness is you are back with good health.
Beauty smiles at the father and say thank you Daddy. they father said to her you're welcome.
She turn and look at how rude Sister Eunice, Eunice stood up without saying a word to her and walk away.
She turn and look at the brother the brother said to her, anti you're welcome, What do you bring for me Beauty turn on look at him; I brought a lot for you, more than a lot.
Come I have a gist for you. I told you I want to go and find a friend, the brother said yes.
Have you found one really said the brother, what is her name Beauty responded, no not her, but he.
He, said the brother. But you know Daddy will never be in support of it.
Or is he a president son.
Beauty beat the brother on the head I said to him don't say that again.
Most he be president son before I make friends with.
But you know the kind of father you have said the brother. Yes I know Beauty responded to his brother.
But I can make him a rich person. I can open a company for him. The brother laughed at her,
It's okay sister if that is what you want; you have my full Support.
But do you know if this man really loves you the way you love him.
Beauty responded to his brother, brother I know he love me but he never said that to me before. we are just best friends for now but the way he's doing things I feel he truly love me, maybe his shy or scared of talking to me. He never said he loved you, said the brother. When you are dying for him.
What if he doesn't love you maybe he just like you or just like ordinary friends. Brother stop saying that I know what I saw whenever I look into his eyes said Beauty.
But even though he doesn't love me, I just want to help him. because he is just a hustler; then, as a friend.
I have the money let me just open one company for him to manage, at least that will make him happy said Beauty.
Okay no problem if that is what you want it also fine by me said the brother.
But I want you to do something when you get back called him try to make him jealous and see if he love you.
But how can I do that said Beauty.
When you go called him, tell him that you have a new boyfriend. That the boy really loves you. Beside very soon both of you are getting married.
Then you see the reaction on his face. Also hear what is going to say at the end of it.
That is when you will know if he was in love with you or actually he was just a friend to you.
That is a great idea .but I don't want to use this to scare him away from my side said Beauty.
If he left because of this that means he never loved you.
But once you tell him this, it will make him to voice out whatever he has to tell you.
You know we guys we jealous sometimes. both of them laughed and went to the dining room.
Early in the morning the next day, Beauty get prepared for traveling and the father called her and said to her, Beauty come here. Are you already prepared to leave? Beauty responds; yes Daddy.
Okay I wanted to have a little word with you before you travel back to where you're staying. you know you are no more getting younger.
But that doesn't means that you should go and involved yourself in any how things, I hope you know the kind of father you have;
I will not accept it and please for the respect that you have in that family as the first child.
Unwanted pregnancy is not allowed please I'm begging you.
You know since your mother died I single-handed all of you.
And I've tried my best as a father;
I don't know why you're working because you have everything you ever needed in this house. But I can see reason with what you said that you just want to be happy; you want to meet new people. I'm not disturbing you Beauty you can do whatever things you feel like and please if not outside there is not good for you come back home. This is your home don't go out there and work yourself to death.
Please my beloved daughter you know you are my first fruits, and I want you to show good example to your younger ones. You can go so that you will not be late for work. Beauty reply okay daddy thank you very much I will not put the name of this family to shame. I know you have tried a lot for us you love us unconditionally and I really appreciate you dad.
I'm not going out there to make trouble, I'm going out there to also look for a life partner, daddy I have grown as you said I need a husband but I can't be locking myself inside here and a man come looking for me. If they come, it may be only those people that come after our money but not coming for a wife so let me go out there I met people that will love me the way I am, not with what I have. So daddy don't worry I will soon come back and I will come back with my husband.
Okay my daughter you know I always want all of you to be happy if that is what you want for yourself you have my full support said the father.
Okay Dad thank you very much please I have to be on my way now bye.
Chapters five
Later that day beauty get home, she removal her phone from her hand bag she saw 20 missed call that was given by Stanley.
She smile at her phone and said this boy will not kill me with missed calls.
Let me call him so that he can know that I'm back.
Remove her phone and start calling Stanley and she said hello dear, Stanley reply don't call me your dear. Where were you, why didn't you pick my calls?
Why do you make me to be worried over nothing?
Why are you saying that to me beauty responded, I'm sorry my phone was on silence? You know I told you I want to go and see my dad.
And I can't be picking your calls when I'm at home so that's why I silence my phone I'm sorry.
Stanley replies okay; its fine so where is you now? Beauty responded, I'm at home.
I just entered the house now so I said let me call you to know how you're feeling and to let you know that I'm back that's not even enough I also have a good news for you. Stanley Answer her sing saying I hope its real good news I don't need badness only like good things like you.
Dear stop this is not time to joke said Beauty.
Dear I can't wait for the good news please can you be coming to my place now to share the good news with me; because I don't like people telling me I have something to tell you.
I like people telling me things they have to say at the right time not putting me in a saucepan.
Okay I'll be coming to your house immediately said Beauty.
She put the bag that she came with inside the room and close the door back, moving directly to Stanley place to do exactly as the brother instructed her. but she was somehow scared when she get there, she look at Stanley face she wasn't able to alter a word for a while.
She said to herself Beauty talk you came here for a business doesn't be intimidated just say something. immediately Stanley look at her and said why you looking at me that way come and sit down, tell me whatever you have to tell me you know you're going to work this morning he said.
Stanley do you know that I'm very happy today. And Stanley ask how will I know except you tell me what happened.
she respond okay let me tell you, as I went home I saw my schoolmate with the father in our house, so I went inside and greet them including my dad but my dad stop me on my way going out and said to me; that those people they came for me. But I asked why he said they came for my hand in marriage.
Stanley did not even allow her to finish, so what do you tell them? Beauty reply, I told him yes. Stanley reply, yes; Beauty, do you just said yes. Beauty responded yes, that is what I told them. or are you not happy for me, are you not happy that your friend will soon get married.
Is that why you said you want to tell me something, okay wait, how do you want me to be happy? How do you want me to stand up and dance that you wants to get married to someone else. Beauty turn and look at him, do you say someone else? I don't have anybody else apart from the guy I just tell you now. So who is the else? Stanley looks at Beauty face and rushes to her lip and kisses her. Beauty was in shock to see this.
Installing said beauty I was deeply in love with you from the first day I saw you but I didn't know how to tell you because I was scared that you're going to say no to me that is why I keep it to myself, I did not know that something like this is coming very soon. Please I want to beg you for something can you said no to him, can you marry me?
Beauty never have a word to say but what she can do it's just to run away from the house and Stanley followed her to her house. Still begging and continue saying he's sorry for keeping it so long. As soon as she got home she locks Stanley outside.
Stanley stands for a while and pleaded on her to open the door for him.
But she refused after for some hours he never have any choice then to go back home.
Stanley got home; he carried his phone and call Beauty.
And beauty pick the call, answer to him I love you too and I will marry you. Stanley was the happiest human being on Earth because he always wanted to be with Beauty.
He runs again back to Beauty house.
Beauty open door for him and welcome him inside her house.
He turn and look at the house, the house was so beautiful so nice and it was the most expensive house in that area.
And he said to her, how much is your salary why are you renting a house that is as expensive as this.
Beauty look at his face and said to him, sit down let me tell you more about myself.
I am Beauty Samuel, the first daughter of Mr Samuel the only richest man in AKABA kingdom that has two airports.
I have been living a life of rich person all this days
And my father never let us associates with people.
I was tired of that kind of life that why I came looking for job so that I can get to known people or I can also find a friend.
Am sorry for not telling you this all this time.
I understand but will your father allow us to get marriage.
If you love me? yes, said Beauty.
Stanley reply you know I love you so much but what can i do now, you know I don't have money, am not from a rich family, so how will your father accept me.
Don't worry about that; I have something for you.
She looks at Stanley and smile, take this key is for you.
Stanley collect the key and look at it very well and said for what, Beauty responded, that is the key to your company.
Your paint company is ready. I don't want you to go and be buying paint again outside; I want you to produce your now.
Thank you very much Stanley said to her. They became happy together.
Chapter six
Beauty and Stanley went to their new company.
To see how everything has been done; the structure the finishing of the work.
Beauty said to Stanley that he need to get industrial machines that can help him produce his pants in large quantity and it's can make work easier for him.
Stanley said that was a good idea but he does not have enough money to do that for now.
Beauty never minds; for she has to place an order for industrial machines.
And the company was set up properly; they start running their company in a successful way.
Stanley never believes himself; that is now a company owner with good furniture and expensive equipment. Stanley was very happy he has to call his people and extend the good news to them; they never believe most of them even asked a question if a lady like that exist.
Beauty did that for him because of the love she has for him. and she never want him to leave her side. She wanted to have him all for herself and she was also trying her best to make sure that the father never regrets letting her out of the house for in search of a partner.
She did everything possible to make sure Stanley stand out as a rich person. After they were done going around of the company Stanley was so excited that was even begging Beauty for whatever she wants that his is going to do it for her.
Beauty was so happy having a cool and gentle and appreciated man like Stanley; this really makes their relationship go stronger because they live happily.
They never lack anything they wanted.
The next day was Stanley birthday, and Beauty surprised him with a car; this really make his life complete.
The enjoyment of the birthday was the best ever.
They came back home drunk.
The next morning Stanley walks up and calls Beauty and start questioning her.
Why are you doing all this for me? Beauty responded, don't even go there. I know what is running through your mind now.
Do you think I did all this for you because I want you to love me; do you think I did all this for you because I want you to marry me:
My dear no I'm doing all this for you because of your simplicity, humbleness and respect you have for ladies, from the first day I met you; you were so respectful and humble, that alone kill my attention to you.
I like you because of whom you are even though we don't get married today, even though we don't end up being together. it will be my happiness that I met someone like you.
The guy that is so cool and soft to ladies, the guy who never look down on anyone.
That is the reason why I'm doing this for you; I was in love with you but I never believe it because I feel like you're just pretending; but after a while we talking together I realise that you are a cool person; so I can't let you go then wrapping you fast in my hands don't bother about gift even though you said you don't want me it's fine by me at least you will still be friends.
Stanley replies I've never been blessed in my life before.
I've never been love and cherished like this in my life I always dream and think of when this kind of blessing will come my way but God really use you to be the one that will bless my life.
With what you have done now I can never be poor again.
I'm the happiest person on earth day; thank God that I found you.
Beauty I love you from the first day I set my eyes on you I didn't even know that you are rich my mind wasn't even there because what will a rice lady will be looking for in hotel trying to work to get a smaller salary, but I just love you the way you were; you were also humble and respectful even when you know that I'm a common painter.
I love you so much because you have changed my name from a common painter to an owner of Paint Company not even locally but international.
I never thank of a day like this will come.
Beauty reply, it okay dear.
Now it remains one thing for you to be complete.
Stanley respond' what is that again? Beauty laughs at him and said do you have a house? Stanley smile at her and said; don't worry I will get my house next month. Beauty turns and looks at him and said, if you see a house like this will you like it. Stanley respond, baby if I see a place like this I will start my family direct.
Beauty look at he and smile, go to my room you will see a file that file contain the document of this house I bought it for you.
Chapter seven
Thank you very much I really appreciate please how can I get to?????????????.?
To what? Beauty said to Stanley.
Know your father how can I get to know more about your family?
Beauty responded. My dear there is nothing to know about my family. my mother died when we were very young and we were single-handed by our dad, he put us through University level. I and my brother we are done with our master degree and the only person that is still doing her master degree now is my junior sister which is that last born.
Stanley reply. wow that's very good but I have one question to ask because you make mention of you make mention of you coming down here in search of a friend why did you leave your family because I don't see you as a troublemaker, why do you leave your father; is there anything I need to know.
Beauty laughed at him; not as if I left my family or not as if anything happened.
But it's a long story; when we were small my dad tells us the story how my mum died since then he never let us go to anywhere or even meeting anybody.
We never had friends everything that we needed was provided in our house we never go out to see how the world was.
do you know even our University we were even staying in the hostel. And in the hostel we were having special room for herself which nobody live the same room with us so it was a little difficult for me; I was trying associating myself with people.
It's not about being rich, or who is having money, but the other little things that really matters to me is my happiness.
I have to tell my daddy about I living alone.
So my dad knew about it that when am done with my master I will be living alone.
But he never accepted me coming down here I have to try and force myself so that I can also see how things is been done and how people live their life; how happy is to live a normal life.
that is why I disgust myself because I know that, if I dressed as a rich person, and start living a rich person life it will attract fake people; to but living a normal life also make me feel normal people that is just it not as if there's anything attached to it they both laughed and embrace themself Stanley responded I really enjoy your story you saying where I enjoy your company. Stanley asked, so what are you going to tell your manager at your place of work,
Beauty responded nothing but tomorrow I'll drop a resignation letter to them tomorrow.
Chapter eight
Beauty calls the brother and shares the good news to him but she told the brother not to tell anybody for now until they were ready to come to the house for introduction.
The brother was so excited that finally the sister dream has come true.
He called his entire friend to their house and celebrates with them but the younger sister and the father was not aware that the celebration was for Beauty; they enjoy with the people and laughs together.
The rude younger sister came and met Caleb, Caleb what is this celebration all about, why do you call everybody to our compound and not as if they are rice; all of them are very poor people.
That is not even the problem, the problem is they look very hungry and un kept, were do you even carry them from, they are unbelievable human.
Caleb looks at her and said to her; how old are you? Your mate have gotten married even given birth to ten children and you are here looking like unwanted plants.
You are always were the don't want you.
If I am the unwanted plants; What about you that doesn't have class, anybody that you see on the road you will make friend with even if is a mad people, said the younger sister.
I don't blame you; I blame your manner less attitude.
The father here his children argue and fighting over nothing; and he call them to a sitting room and start asking them question; what is the problem with you both?
Why are you scratching the peace of this environment when you have a guest in there?
Does it mean you both don't have regard for yourself, what's the meaning of this nonsense?
The father speaks angry with them.
Caleb responded; daddy I'm very sorry it's because of this useless daughter of yours, that doesn't have manners; that doesn't not even have a good character,
Father responded you are his elder brother, you should on her now, and you need to teach her good ways not using bad words or exchanging bad words to each other.
Caleb reply, Daddy I'm very sorry she got me upset she was using bad word on people saying that the friend that we have and not classy enough daddy look hungry that I'm even keeping friends mad people.
She does not have right to talk to my friend like that none of them came here to ask for food I called them here and nobody know the reason why I called them not even this angry mad dog.
The father got angry and said even in my present you can't even respect me.
You're still calling her names at least you supposed to understand the kind of sister you have.
What is it we are just coming to this house now you know the way she talk or even poke nosing in people's affair?
Eunice responded so dad you're even standing by him so that is how much you hate me right, although I know there is nobody that like me and I don't care whosoever that like me not even you.
Dad, she walks away.
So father's stand and still looking at the direction she entered without altering award and the brother Caleb start pleading for forgiveness I am very sorry, and it won't happen again.
Dad was very angry; baba he responded.
It okay my son is fine, I can't be angry because I know the kind of daughter I have.
I was about to come and see you before I heard the noise that both of you make.
What is the celebration all about? Celeb laughed and said to the father don't worry you will get to know very soon why I'm celebrating and you're going to celebrate more than me.
You may even call the whole community to come and celebrate with you so I'm just doing preparation for celebration that is coming to our family.
The father look at him and hold his head; my son you sound very nice and confident please tell me, is there anything I need to know please don't put me in the dark. Celeb said the same thing not yet time, once it time I'll let you know.
Chapter nine
It's very early in the morning when Stanley wake from bed. He wants Beauty to make a very delicious meal for him.
Beauty knows what he like most. So she has to stand up and go to the market to get some things that she needs to use to prepare the delicacy. Stanley gets up and get ready for work.
When he got there he calls all the stuff that he has.
and tell them that there's no work for all of you for today I declare today work free for all the stuff, and most of the stuff ask why they don't have work today,
But I haven't done anything wrong. Stanley reply them today is my happiest day on Earth, one of you will take my phone and call my fianc� that I can't talk I'm just lying down on the floor make it very surprising because I want her to rush down here and I want to propose to her.
All the staff was very happy, they start arranging the office, they decorate the office as well and they put a dim light, closed everywhere that no one can see anything. Except the light is been on.
After all preparations and arrangement of the engagement the manager of the place Phone and calls Beauty asking her to run down to the company that there's a big issue.
Beauty try asking what was it but he never explained she was getting worry and scared.
She even start asking herself question, why will Stanley leave the house when he asked me to prepare a delicious meal for he and I've gotten the food stuff now
Chapter ten
(Coming down to the house his not around); what have you even involved yourself into?
oh God have Mercy on me. she never know where to start from, than to run to the company, going to be company everybody were surprise looking at her in a different way.
But they never look at her like that before.
Some of the staff that was outside was with uniform while some will not with the uniform.
She started asking question no one answered except the manager please doesn't be angry he just rushed into the office, he has locked himself inside doesn't work, I've been calling his phone and the phone is ringing but his not picking up.
Beauty did not have any choice than to run inside the office.
going to his office, it was open but she push the door at all force and start putting on the light, she saw the office being decorate with beautiful design and Stanley was kneeling down in front of the staff and said to her will you marry me. Beauty was so surprised seen this action from Stanley because she never thought of this.
She stood for a while without her altering a word because of the shock she has and she said..........................,
She was already exhausted because she leaves the house with a full Force hoping and thinking something bad has happened to Stanley but not knowing it was just a surprise and she said, Stanley I will marry you.
Everybody became happy; Stanley couldn't wait to just put the ring in her hand.
They embraced their self and start kissing in front of the staff.
This is a moment Stanley has been waiting for in his life having a good house, a good job, a good car and at the same time; having a beautiful and God-fearing wife. This is the best good news ever; they both went out from the office and inside their vehicle and drove home.
When they got to the house Stanley asked, babe I can't wait to have you in my house all alone without thinking if anybody will come and take you away from me next week we are going to your house to see your people so that we can start performing marriage rights.
She was so excited so she has to kiss Stanley like five times. and she said okay that's fine, but you have to inform your people as well; then I will try to inform my people especially my dad that, we are about coming down next week for the marriage right.
So anything they said I'm going to let you know; but I believe my dad will be so excited and he is going to say, finally the daughter is coming back with goodness.
Stanley smile at her and said indeed you are a good daughter and every man will be so excited to have you as his wife.
So as I hold you with my two hands today I will not let you go; so now you're finally mine and only mine both laughs and embraces themself again.
Beauty calls the father and informs him of their coming for the marriage arrangement. The father was very happy and he fixes date for marriage.
Beauty and Stanley got marriage and the live happily.
THE AUTHOR
JOY UDOBONG ESHIET is a gifted writer whose passion for the mental and moral development of our kids has inspired him to write and publish story book for kids and adults. She is a graduate of akwa ibom state polytechnic, ikot osuru, ikot ekpene.
THE END
Joy eshiet
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DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to the Lord God almighty for making the impossibility to be possible and also to me for believing that I can do it with Christ Jesus and I stand by it.
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
1 Chapter one
2 Chapter two
3 Chapter three
4 Chapter four
5 Chapter five
6 Chapter six
7 Chapter seven
8 Chapter eight
9 Chapter nine
10 Chapter ten
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
My work as an author and contents writer has received the support of many individuals too many too mention. I thank them all. I would like to acknowledge just a few whose support has been quite outstanding: Mr. and Mrs. Udobong Eshiet (my parent) who stand by me and all the tapestry of support and encouragement and beacons of wisdom and guidance. Am here to also acknowledge my beloved brothers: Brother Bassey Udobong Eshiet, Udobong Udobong Eshiet, Godwin Udobong Eshiet and Daniel Udobong Eshiet. For their abundance of love; unwavering support.
And to my only best friend (Barnabas) who continues to offer me both emotional and intellectual support. He is usually my first critic. I am grateful to him and appreciate the understanding of my school mate their gentle prattle provided a background of filial support.
Above all, I thank God for ordering my thought and making this book the success it has been.
Chapter one
Once upon a Time, they live very beautiful family with three children two girls and one boy.
This family was so rich till they don't have anything that troubles them when it comes with money.
The only problem was the father, the father never allowed any of his children to associate themselves with other children.
Because he never wanted any problem or trouble. and he always feel that if any of his child associate with other children that they will corrupt them , or they will mislead them so he never want anything to come across his children.
He was capable and ready to take care of his children but not knowing that this was a very bad idea.
His children never meet other children; they never go out and see things the way is done outside.
They never have any friends so that the father will not kill him. And they live a lonely life also; even when they started University, they were living in the hostel.
Because that is what the father wanted.
Even in hostel they live without a roommate.
Beauty! Being the first daughter, have been living this life all through but she never enjoy any of it because she always wanted to go out and make friends.
She wanted to also do new things and meet new people. after university level she decided to start living alone, in the name of looking for new friend, calling her father, to tell her father that she's want to go and look for a job. The father was very angry with her, that she doesn't need a job: that she has everything she needed. The only thing she is looking for now is to wait for a man that will come and marry her.
But she insisted because she wasn't happy with the life she was living since her child. But she was thinking of her she's going to start making friends at this age.
Who will she talk to, who will she start making friend with at 25 years of age. How she's going to start it; that was somehow difficult for her.
But if it comes to riches, Beauty! Have all kinds of money that she wanted. And money that can buy her anything she needed in any particular time in life. But the other sister Eunice.
Eunice: never care about any friends, or anybody; not to talk of living another life outside the family life.
She was a type that like looking down on people, she was so rude and so insulted.
Anybody that comes her way regrets knowing her in person or noticing her existence. She was crushing anybody that to her circle.
She feels that there's nothing anybody can do to her because her father is very rich. Beauty: always try to advise her sister that after family life there are other live outside. Which they never experienced any yet. Don't you ever talk about my life again, what do you know about life? The sister responded.
Beauty was not happy with everything that she is seeing, that is why she always likes living a lonely life.
Also like writing story or like playing songs in her phone because she feels like nobody can understand the kind of person she is, and what she likes.
Beauty only like playing and making friends, Be you male or female.
But not that she always like to be alone, is because the father never allowed them play with anyone.
This really affect her, cause she never hath either male or female friend.
One day Beauty was just thinking of what to do to make her happy or maybe she may like to travel back to the village, but she said no, that going down to the village we will not still make her happy or have a good friend that she always wanted maybe she should find work around our area she may have one friend there.
So that she can start living a happy life: she went looking for job. And she got one;
Thank God Beauty is now happy she feels like she got a new friend already, someone she can play with. Today is Sunday and Monday Beauty is resuming work at her new work place.
She's very happy because it's all she wanted is new friend and by working there she will see one.
Chapter two
Beauty in her new workplace, feeling very happy because she will meet people; starts having friends and live a happy life wish she always wanted.
Beauty meeting new staff for the first day;
Beauty Hi good morning my name is Beauty I'm a newly employed staff; I was employed to work as accountant and nice meeting you all.
(Everybody is happy seeing a new stuff).
All: you're welcome.
Beauty responded, thank you.
(She was very happy seeing new faces and she asked one of the staff to please direct her to our office), one of the staff directed her and she moved to our office that was when Beauty started her new job. But the first month she did not have any friend because she did not leave her office,
She was in door.
The second month she also came to work without having any friend as well, but the only person she talk to was one of the cleaner.
Wish she only talk to her just to look like someone is talking to someone.
But not as a friend, she feel like, she doesn't just like this workplace because actually she didn't come here to work but she came here to make friends. So she was very angry and she left.
when she close from work, she went home and she was very angry with herself,(and she said if I go to that work tomorrow and I can't find anybody reasonable, I'm going to quit that job because I'm just tired of the job. it's not all about money; it's just all about my happiness. I just want to meet new people, I just want someone that can understand me, that can know what I like and what I hated).
Very early in the morning she wake up and get prepared for work, On her way going to her workplace, she met one guy standing close to her office (Beauty stand for a while and said who is that one, that is standing there does it means you cannot see road or maybe his a guest).
She walks close to her office. Where the guy was standing and she said.
Hi good morning I'm Beauty by name and you? They guy responded. Stanley, I'm Stanley by name.
Beauty responded, ok please how can I help you? Or are you looking for someone.
Stanley: no I'm not looking for anybody but I was sent by the owner of the company to come and work here, I am a painter I came to repaint your workplace.
Beauty responded ok...... that is very good then, you're welcome.
Ok thanks very much I really appreciate, by Stanley
Beauty went inside her office, she was very happy saying at least I've talk to someone today and I'm very happy maybe today is my happiest day.
While Stanley was very happy as well; meeting Beauty for the first time.
He said wow I think I like her she's very friendly and beautiful and he left the front of Beauty office. His about to start his work and Beauty is also inside her office feeling happy that she has talked to someone for today.
Beauty was about closing from work. And when Beauty was coming out from her office she met Stanley and said to him.
Beauty: hey Guy, Are you not going home
Stanley: yes I'm not going home
Beauty: but why
Stanley: I'm not done with my work; I have to finish painting the whole compound before I can go home, so maybe tomorrow morning I'll be going home.
Beauty: ok its fine but for now they have to be going home it's my closing time and it's getting late so see you tomorrow bye
Stanley: bye dear.
Stanley was still standing looking at Beauty going home and he was very happy. And all what he was thinking in his mind was Beauty; I think I should just ask this girl out maybe she will date me. Because I really loved her from the first day I saw her I'm deeply in love with her. But I don't know if she loved me the same way. Because she's not showing as if she has any feelings for me; maybe she just wants to be my girlfriend.
I think I have to tell her I love her. Let me see the way she wills reaction so that I will know if she has feelings for me or not.
Now Beauty is back home, she's very happy that she has a new friend.
The new friend is very handsome and he can also play with ladies very well. She was very happy but the problem is that Beauty doesn't like dating but she only like making friends and what's Stanley need dating.
Beauty do not believe in love what she only believe is making friends and having good time together because she feel like love is fake.
The next day when Beauty resume work, Stanley went to greet Beauty with a very happy mood; and Beauty was also happy to see Stanley again. So they play and laugh together and Beauty live him and go to her duty post. Because it was very early in the morning;
Beauty: ok let me go to my duty post now
Stanley: but why did I do anything wrong
Beauty: no ok it's just 7:00 in the morning so I have to go back to work and today is Monday.
Stanley: ok I'll wait for you till evening.
Beauty: But why
Stanley: Because I just want to stay with you
Beauty: Ok give me your phone number I will call you don't wait for me.
Stanley: ok that will be fine then. Beauty was very happy that she has finally found a friend but not just a friend a partner someone she can talk to so when she can really rely on even though she didn't know the guy in person I'm very much, but she was very comfortable staying around Stanley. Stanley is very handsome tall and dark in complexion.
Chapter three
Stanley was busy looking at beauty office because that was where his mine was.
His spirit was busy thinking of her, How his going to talk to beauty so that beauty can be his girlfriend. But beauty wasn't thinking the same thing.
What she was busy thinking was; finally she has gotten a friend.
Someone she can just play with, Someone that can just talk to her when she is bored, someone that can take her out for her to see the world, to see a different kind of leaving but not just living in a one place or one environment.
So that was just the happiness she was looking for.
He was thinking of how to approach Beauty, he has deep feeling for Beauty; and Beauty never seen that in his eyes.
Stanley called Beauty, hello how far; remember am going home.
I hope you're working well right.
Beauty responded, I'm trying, are you going home now.
Stanley answered; yes, I want to go and find something to eat at home.
I want to go and cook. Beauty starter laughing uncontrollable and say to him; cooking? What about your girlfriend, your wife. Why is she not cooking for you? Stanley responded actually I don't have a girlfriend, and I don't have a wife either .I'm staying alone I'm not even from here; I just come for hustling so I'm not yet married.
so I do everything by myself. she was so amazed I said wow that's good I can't wait to test how your food they look like.
They both laughed and hang up the call and beauty was still thinking of what Stanley told her saying to herself why will a handsome guy like that doesn't have a girlfriend or a wife and is very cool I like his company, I like the way you talk; I like everything about him.
But why other girls are not seeing what I'm seeing.
She keep on asking herself the same question but she never have answered to does question and she said to herself maybe other girls doesn't see what I'm seeing. Everybody with their choice so maybe this is my choice; I like him and I like him that's all.
But now that I have a friend can I quit this job? actually I was just working because of meeting people; go out with people or maybe I should just hold on for a while, get to know him more better because most of this guy really pretending Lord that they are good but end of the day they will show you pepper.
Stanley sent his address to Beauty; she stood up take her phone and dressed up to Stanley House. When she got to Stanley place she knocked at the door and Stanley came out.
He open the door for her, Stanley was very happy seeing Beauty in his house because he thought Beauty was just lying that she's coming when she knows that she is not coming.
They both look at themself I smile at each other and he said you're welcome Beauty.
She reply thank you dear, don't mention.
Now take her in and offer her some drinks and snacks.
They put on the television and start discussing about their life.
Beauty never told him whose daughter she is.
Cause she never wanted to live Stanley, she wanted to be by his side always; but maybe by telling him who she is, he may be scared of her and leave her.
So she never wanted the relationship to end just like that.
They play with each other and they were very happy together. Still Stanley never said what was in his mind, he never approach Beauty because it was still shy.
It was getting late and Beauty wanted to go home. She said to Stanley; Dear I have to be going home now, you know it's getting late and I have work tomorrow.
Stanley responded to her, it's okay dear you have really tried I did not expect seeing you here now really make us the best friend ever. So from today you're my best friend forever. They both smile and laugh at each other.
Beauty responded; Thank you Dearing you really make me happy; I always wanted this freedom and a moment like this but I never have it until when I met you I'm very happy, you can understand me and you know what I like. And what I hate. I really appreciate you, thank you very much.
She opened the door and work away Stanley began thinking again of all the moments they shared together, everything they said to each other.
Although Stanley became angry again, and he said to himself.
Stanley what is wrong with you?
You did not say it to her again; will you keep on dying in silent? Maybe she's in love with you. But she's waiting for you to say that to her.
Stanley, what's the problem; why can't you look at her face and tell her you love her.
As he was busy talking to him is phone ring, and it was Beauty he pick the call and said hello dear Beauty responded; yes, I'm at home now Stanley responded okay dear. Please do well to take care of yourself and make sure you're not going out again because it's late already. I don't want any of those small boys to come and do nonsense with you.
So please make sure you lock the door and stay in door till morning.
Beauty laugh at him; answered, Don't worry, my place is not like your place; everywhere is very saved; so I'm very secured here.
I'm also okay, I don't want you to bother or think about me I'm fine.
oh I forgot to tell; my dad called me this evening and ask me to come to house tomorrow morning, so I'll be going to my place tomorrow morning.
I want you to take care of yourself till I come back.
Don't go and involve in any trouble okay.
Stanley responded to her, saying! Okay ma I will not go and find any trouble okay; I'll be in door till you come back.
Chapter four
Beauty arriving home, she saw all her siblings and her father.
She was so happy seeing everybody in good condition. Even her she was also in good condition the father look at her and said; have you seen the wall, have you seen the white people, I hope you're okay now Beauty turn and look at the father and said, Dad please I don't want you to be angry with me. I only wanted to see different things. Only wanted to love different people and at least I've done it.
I'm very okay the father responded to her; it's okay my happiness is you are back with good health.
Beauty smiles at the father and say thank you Daddy. they father said to her you're welcome.
She turn and look at how rude Sister Eunice, Eunice stood up without saying a word to her and walk away.
She turn and look at the brother the brother said to her, anti you're welcome, What do you bring for me Beauty turn on look at him; I brought a lot for you, more than a lot.
Come I have a gist for you. I told you I want to go and find a friend, the brother said yes.
Have you found one really said the brother, what is her name Beauty responded, no not her, but he.
He, said the brother. But you know Daddy will never be in support of it.
Or is he a president son.
Beauty beat the brother on the head I said to him don't say that again.
Most he be president son before I make friends with.
But you know the kind of father you have said the brother. Yes I know Beauty responded to his brother.
But I can make him a rich person. I can open a company for him. The brother laughed at her,
It's okay sister if that is what you want; you have my full Support.
But do you know if this man really loves you the way you love him.
Beauty responded to his brother, brother I know he love me but he never said that to me before. we are just best friends for now but the way he's doing things I feel he truly love me, maybe his shy or scared of talking to me. He never said he loved you, said the brother. When you are dying for him.
What if he doesn't love you maybe he just like you or just like ordinary friends. Brother stop saying that I know what I saw whenever I look into his eyes said Beauty.
But even though he doesn't love me, I just want to help him. because he is just a hustler; then, as a friend.
I have the money let me just open one company for him to manage, at least that will make him happy said Beauty.
Okay no problem if that is what you want it also fine by me said the brother.
But I want you to do something when you get back called him try to make him jealous and see if he love you.
But how can I do that said Beauty.
When you go called him, tell him that you have a new boyfriend. That the boy really loves you. Beside very soon both of you are getting married.
Then you see the reaction on his face. Also hear what is going to say at the end of it.
That is when you will know if he was in love with you or actually he was just a friend to you.
That is a great idea .but I don't want to use this to scare him away from my side said Beauty.
If he left because of this that means he never loved you.
But once you tell him this, it will make him to voice out whatever he has to tell you.
You know we guys we jealous sometimes. both of them laughed and went to the dining room.
Early in the morning the next day, Beauty get prepared for traveling and the father called her and said to her, Beauty come here. Are you already prepared to leave? Beauty responds; yes Daddy.
Okay I wanted to have a little word with you before you travel back to where you're staying. you know you are no more getting younger.
But that doesn't means that you should go and involved yourself in any how things, I hope you know the kind of father you have;
I will not accept it and please for the respect that you have in that family as the first child.
Unwanted pregnancy is not allowed please I'm begging you.
You know since your mother died I single-handed all of you.
And I've tried my best as a father;
I don't know why you're working because you have everything you ever needed in this house. But I can see reason with what you said that you just want to be happy; you want to meet new people. I'm not disturbing you Beauty you can do whatever things you feel like and please if not outside there is not good for you come back home. This is your home don't go out there and work yourself to death.
Please my beloved daughter you know you are my first fruits, and I want you to show good example to your younger ones. You can go so that you will not be late for work. Beauty reply okay daddy thank you very much I will not put the name of this family to shame. I know you have tried a lot for us you love us unconditionally and I really appreciate you dad.
I'm not going out there to make trouble, I'm going out there to also look for a life partner, daddy I have grown as you said I need a husband but I can't be locking myself inside here and a man come looking for me. If they come, it may be only those people that come after our money but not coming for a wife so let me go out there I met people that will love me the way I am, not with what I have. So daddy don't worry I will soon come back and I will come back with my husband.
Okay my daughter you know I always want all of you to be happy if that is what you want for yourself you have my full support said the father.
Okay Dad thank you very much please I have to be on my way now bye.
Chapters five
Later that day beauty get home, she removal her phone from her hand bag she saw 20 missed call that was given by Stanley.
She smile at her phone and said this boy will not kill me with missed calls.
Let me call him so that he can know that I'm back.
Remove her phone and start calling Stanley and she said hello dear, Stanley reply don't call me your dear. Where were you, why didn't you pick my calls?
Why do you make me to be worried over nothing?
Why are you saying that to me beauty responded, I'm sorry my phone was on silence? You know I told you I want to go and see my dad.
And I can't be picking your calls when I'm at home so that's why I silence my phone I'm sorry.
Stanley replies okay; its fine so where is you now? Beauty responded, I'm at home.
I just entered the house now so I said let me call you to know how you're feeling and to let you know that I'm back that's not even enough I also have a good news for you. Stanley Answer her sing saying I hope its real good news I don't need badness only like good things like you.
Dear stop this is not time to joke said Beauty.
Dear I can't wait for the good news please can you be coming to my place now to share the good news with me; because I don't like people telling me I have something to tell you.
I like people telling me things they have to say at the right time not putting me in a saucepan.
Okay I'll be coming to your house immediately said Beauty.
She put the bag that she came with inside the room and close the door back, moving directly to Stanley place to do exactly as the brother instructed her. but she was somehow scared when she get there, she look at Stanley face she wasn't able to alter a word for a while.
She said to herself Beauty talk you came here for a business doesn't be intimidated just say something. immediately Stanley look at her and said why you looking at me that way come and sit down, tell me whatever you have to tell me you know you're going to work this morning he said.
Stanley do you know that I'm very happy today. And Stanley ask how will I know except you tell me what happened.
she respond okay let me tell you, as I went home I saw my schoolmate with the father in our house, so I went inside and greet them including my dad but my dad stop me on my way going out and said to me; that those people they came for me. But I asked why he said they came for my hand in marriage.
Stanley did not even allow her to finish, so what do you tell them? Beauty reply, I told him yes. Stanley reply, yes; Beauty, do you just said yes. Beauty responded yes, that is what I told them. or are you not happy for me, are you not happy that your friend will soon get married.
Is that why you said you want to tell me something, okay wait, how do you want me to be happy? How do you want me to stand up and dance that you wants to get married to someone else. Beauty turn and look at him, do you say someone else? I don't have anybody else apart from the guy I just tell you now. So who is the else? Stanley looks at Beauty face and rushes to her lip and kisses her. Beauty was in shock to see this.
Installing said beauty I was deeply in love with you from the first day I saw you but I didn't know how to tell you because I was scared that you're going to say no to me that is why I keep it to myself, I did not know that something like this is coming very soon. Please I want to beg you for something can you said no to him, can you marry me?
Beauty never have a word to say but what she can do it's just to run away from the house and Stanley followed her to her house. Still begging and continue saying he's sorry for keeping it so long. As soon as she got home she locks Stanley outside.
Stanley stands for a while and pleaded on her to open the door for him.
But she refused after for some hours he never have any choice then to go back home.
Stanley got home; he carried his phone and call Beauty.
And beauty pick the call, answer to him I love you too and I will marry you. Stanley was the happiest human being on Earth because he always wanted to be with Beauty.
He runs again back to Beauty house.
Beauty open door for him and welcome him inside her house.
He turn and look at the house, the house was so beautiful so nice and it was the most expensive house in that area.
And he said to her, how much is your salary why are you renting a house that is as expensive as this.
Beauty look at his face and said to him, sit down let me tell you more about myself.
I am Beauty Samuel, the first daughter of Mr Samuel the only richest man in AKABA kingdom that has two airports.
I have been living a life of rich person all this days
And my father never let us associates with people.
I was tired of that kind of life that why I came looking for job so that I can get to known people or I can also find a friend.
Am sorry for not telling you this all this time.
I understand but will your father allow us to get marriage.
If you love me? yes, said Beauty.
Stanley reply you know I love you so much but what can i do now, you know I don't have money, am not from a rich family, so how will your father accept me.
Don't worry about that; I have something for you.
She looks at Stanley and smile, take this key is for you.
Stanley collect the key and look at it very well and said for what, Beauty responded, that is the key to your company.
Your paint company is ready. I don't want you to go and be buying paint again outside; I want you to produce your now.
Thank you very much Stanley said to her. They became happy together.
Chapter six
Beauty and Stanley went to their new company.
To see how everything has been done; the structure the finishing of the work.
Beauty said to Stanley that he need to get industrial machines that can help him produce his pants in large quantity and it's can make work easier for him.
Stanley said that was a good idea but he does not have enough money to do that for now.
Beauty never minds; for she has to place an order for industrial machines.
And the company was set up properly; they start running their company in a successful way.
Stanley never believes himself; that is now a company owner with good furniture and expensive equipment. Stanley was very happy he has to call his people and extend the good news to them; they never believe most of them even asked a question if a lady like that exist.
Beauty did that for him because of the love she has for him. and she never want him to leave her side. She wanted to have him all for herself and she was also trying her best to make sure that the father never regrets letting her out of the house for in search of a partner.
She did everything possible to make sure Stanley stand out as a rich person. After they were done going around of the company Stanley was so excited that was even begging Beauty for whatever she wants that his is going to do it for her.
Beauty was so happy having a cool and gentle and appreciated man like Stanley; this really makes their relationship go stronger because they live happily.
They never lack anything they wanted.
The next day was Stanley birthday, and Beauty surprised him with a car; this really make his life complete.
The enjoyment of the birthday was the best ever.
They came back home drunk.
The next morning Stanley walks up and calls Beauty and start questioning her.
Why are you doing all this for me? Beauty responded, don't even go there. I know what is running through your mind now.
Do you think I did all this for you because I want you to love me; do you think I did all this for you because I want you to marry me:
My dear no I'm doing all this for you because of your simplicity, humbleness and respect you have for ladies, from the first day I met you; you were so respectful and humble, that alone kill my attention to you.
I like you because of whom you are even though we don't get married today, even though we don't end up being together. it will be my happiness that I met someone like you.
The guy that is so cool and soft to ladies, the guy who never look down on anyone.
That is the reason why I'm doing this for you; I was in love with you but I never believe it because I feel like you're just pretending; but after a while we talking together I realise that you are a cool person; so I can't let you go then wrapping you fast in my hands don't bother about gift even though you said you don't want me it's fine by me at least you will still be friends.
Stanley replies I've never been blessed in my life before.
I've never been love and cherished like this in my life I always dream and think of when this kind of blessing will come my way but God really use you to be the one that will bless my life.
With what you have done now I can never be poor again.
I'm the happiest person on earth day; thank God that I found you.
Beauty I love you from the first day I set my eyes on you I didn't even know that you are rich my mind wasn't even there because what will a rice lady will be looking for in hotel trying to work to get a smaller salary, but I just love you the way you were; you were also humble and respectful even when you know that I'm a common painter.
I love you so much because you have changed my name from a common painter to an owner of Paint Company not even locally but international.
I never thank of a day like this will come.
Beauty reply, it okay dear.
Now it remains one thing for you to be complete.
Stanley respond' what is that again? Beauty laughs at him and said do you have a house? Stanley smile at her and said; don't worry I will get my house next month. Beauty turns and looks at him and said, if you see a house like this will you like it. Stanley respond, baby if I see a place like this I will start my family direct.
Beauty look at he and smile, go to my room you will see a file that file contain the document of this house I bought it for you.
Chapter seven
Thank you very much I really appreciate please how can I get to?????????????.?
To what? Beauty said to Stanley.
Know your father how can I get to know more about your family?
Beauty responded. My dear there is nothing to know about my family. my mother died when we were very young and we were single-handed by our dad, he put us through University level. I and my brother we are done with our master degree and the only person that is still doing her master degree now is my junior sister which is that last born.
Stanley reply. wow that's very good but I have one question to ask because you make mention of you make mention of you coming down here in search of a friend why did you leave your family because I don't see you as a troublemaker, why do you leave your father; is there anything I need to know.
Beauty laughed at him; not as if I left my family or not as if anything happened.
But it's a long story; when we were small my dad tells us the story how my mum died since then he never let us go to anywhere or even meeting anybody.
We never had friends everything that we needed was provided in our house we never go out to see how the world was.
do you know even our University we were even staying in the hostel. And in the hostel we were having special room for herself which nobody live the same room with us so it was a little difficult for me; I was trying associating myself with people.
It's not about being rich, or who is having money, but the other little things that really matters to me is my happiness.
I have to tell my daddy about I living alone.
So my dad knew about it that when am done with my master I will be living alone.
But he never accepted me coming down here I have to try and force myself so that I can also see how things is been done and how people live their life; how happy is to live a normal life.
that is why I disgust myself because I know that, if I dressed as a rich person, and start living a rich person life it will attract fake people; to but living a normal life also make me feel normal people that is just it not as if there's anything attached to it they both laughed and embrace themself Stanley responded I really enjoy your story you saying where I enjoy your company. Stanley asked, so what are you going to tell your manager at your place of work,
Beauty responded nothing but tomorrow I'll drop a resignation letter to them tomorrow.
Chapter eight
Beauty calls the brother and shares the good news to him but she told the brother not to tell anybody for now until they were ready to come to the house for introduction.
The brother was so excited that finally the sister dream has come true.
He called his entire friend to their house and celebrates with them but the younger sister and the father was not aware that the celebration was for Beauty; they enjoy with the people and laughs together.
The rude younger sister came and met Caleb, Caleb what is this celebration all about, why do you call everybody to our compound and not as if they are rice; all of them are very poor people.
That is not even the problem, the problem is they look very hungry and un kept, were do you even carry them from, they are unbelievable human.
Caleb looks at her and said to her; how old are you? Your mate have gotten married even given birth to ten children and you are here looking like unwanted plants.
You are always were the don't want you.
If I am the unwanted plants; What about you that doesn't have class, anybody that you see on the road you will make friend with even if is a mad people, said the younger sister.
I don't blame you; I blame your manner less attitude.
The father here his children argue and fighting over nothing; and he call them to a sitting room and start asking them question; what is the problem with you both?
Why are you scratching the peace of this environment when you have a guest in there?
Does it mean you both don't have regard for yourself, what's the meaning of this nonsense?
The father speaks angry with them.
Caleb responded; daddy I'm very sorry it's because of this useless daughter of yours, that doesn't have manners; that doesn't not even have a good character,
Father responded you are his elder brother, you should on her now, and you need to teach her good ways not using bad words or exchanging bad words to each other.
Caleb reply, Daddy I'm very sorry she got me upset she was using bad word on people saying that the friend that we have and not classy enough daddy look hungry that I'm even keeping friends mad people.
She does not have right to talk to my friend like that none of them came here to ask for food I called them here and nobody know the reason why I called them not even this angry mad dog.
The father got angry and said even in my present you can't even respect me.
You're still calling her names at least you supposed to understand the kind of sister you have.
What is it we are just coming to this house now you know the way she talk or even poke nosing in people's affair?
Eunice responded so dad you're even standing by him so that is how much you hate me right, although I know there is nobody that like me and I don't care whosoever that like me not even you.
Dad, she walks away.
So father's stand and still looking at the direction she entered without altering award and the brother Caleb start pleading for forgiveness I am very sorry, and it won't happen again.
Dad was very angry; baba he responded.
It okay my son is fine, I can't be angry because I know the kind of daughter I have.
I was about to come and see you before I heard the noise that both of you make.
What is the celebration all about? Celeb laughed and said to the father don't worry you will get to know very soon why I'm celebrating and you're going to celebrate more than me.
You may even call the whole community to come and celebrate with you so I'm just doing preparation for celebration that is coming to our family.
The father look at him and hold his head; my son you sound very nice and confident please tell me, is there anything I need to know please don't put me in the dark. Celeb said the same thing not yet time, once it time I'll let you know.
Chapter nine
It's very early in the morning when Stanley wake from bed. He wants Beauty to make a very delicious meal for him.
Beauty knows what he like most. So she has to stand up and go to the market to get some things that she needs to use to prepare the delicacy. Stanley gets up and get ready for work.
When he got there he calls all the stuff that he has.
and tell them that there's no work for all of you for today I declare today work free for all the stuff, and most of the stuff ask why they don't have work today,
But I haven't done anything wrong. Stanley reply them today is my happiest day on Earth, one of you will take my phone and call my fianc� that I can't talk I'm just lying down on the floor make it very surprising because I want her to rush down here and I want to propose to her.
All the staff was very happy, they start arranging the office, they decorate the office as well and they put a dim light, closed everywhere that no one can see anything. Except the light is been on.
After all preparations and arrangement of the engagement the manager of the place Phone and calls Beauty asking her to run down to the company that there's a big issue.
Beauty try asking what was it but he never explained she was getting worry and scared.
She even start asking herself question, why will Stanley leave the house when he asked me to prepare a delicious meal for he and I've gotten the food stuff now
Chapter ten
(Coming down to the house his not around); what have you even involved yourself into?
oh God have Mercy on me. she never know where to start from, than to run to the company, going to be company everybody were surprise looking at her in a different way.
But they never look at her like that before.
Some of the staff that was outside was with uniform while some will not with the uniform.
She started asking question no one answered except the manager please doesn't be angry he just rushed into the office, he has locked himself inside doesn't work, I've been calling his phone and the phone is ringing but his not picking up.
Beauty did not have any choice than to run inside the office.
going to his office, it was open but she push the door at all force and start putting on the light, she saw the office being decorate with beautiful design and Stanley was kneeling down in front of the staff and said to her will you marry me. Beauty was so surprised seen this action from Stanley because she never thought of this.
She stood for a while without her altering a word because of the shock she has and she said..........................,
She was already exhausted because she leaves the house with a full Force hoping and thinking something bad has happened to Stanley but not knowing it was just a surprise and she said, Stanley I will marry you.
Everybody became happy; Stanley couldn't wait to just put the ring in her hand.
They embraced their self and start kissing in front of the staff.
This is a moment Stanley has been waiting for in his life having a good house, a good job, a good car and at the same time; having a beautiful and God-fearing wife. This is the best good news ever; they both went out from the office and inside their vehicle and drove home.
When they got to the house Stanley asked, babe I can't wait to have you in my house all alone without thinking if anybody will come and take you away from me next week we are going to your house to see your people so that we can start performing marriage rights.
She was so excited so she has to kiss Stanley like five times. and she said okay that's fine, but you have to inform your people as well; then I will try to inform my people especially my dad that, we are about coming down next week for the marriage right.
So anything they said I'm going to let you know; but I believe my dad will be so excited and he is going to say, finally the daughter is coming back with goodness.
Stanley smile at her and said indeed you are a good daughter and every man will be so excited to have you as his wife.
So as I hold you with my two hands today I will not let you go; so now you're finally mine and only mine both laughs and embraces themself again.
Beauty calls the father and informs him of their coming for the marriage arrangement. The father was very happy and he fixes date for marriage.
Beauty and Stanley got marriage and the live happily.
THE AUTHOR
JOY UDOBONG ESHIET is a gifted writer whose passion for the mental and moral development of our kids has inspired him to write and publish story book for kids and adults. She is a graduate of akwa ibom state polytechnic, ikot osuru, ikot ekpene.
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