By Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu
Celine didn’t know whether to cry or laugh. Prince wanted to laugh but didn’t dare do it. Instead, he acted like he didn’t hear anything and got into the car. Celine followed him as well into the car, sitting beside him.
Audrey smiled slightly, then, sighing, she returned to the hospital with her afternoon tea.
Pushing the door open, Audrey saw Chioma and Daniel watching the Samsung TV, hanging on the wall. They were watching NTA news, and on the screen was Isabelle who spoke about the Central Bank of Nigeria supporting the many years abandoned, Nigeria’s primary centre for the performing arts-National Arts Theatre as it was undergoing reconstruction. Chioma and Daniel were glued to the news that they didn’t notice Audrey’s presence.
When they broadcaster took over the news, they saw Audrey was in the room.
‘Has it been long you came in?’
Audrey turned to look at Chioma. ‘Not very long, I’m not worried.’ She let out a smile.
Then, Louisa who had just walked inside with heated milk for Chioma, placed a straw into the cup, and handed it to her. Turning to Audrey, she said, ‘I am grateful for your kindness towards my daughter, but I don’t wish she becomes a thing around your neck. You have your classes to attend. Don’t miss classes because of her. Chioma won’t like it if you have carry overs because you’re visting her often. And also, your presence here makes Daniel forget he has his work to go to. My daughter is absolutely fine now. Thank you, Miss Audrey. But I will appreciate it if you stop visiting, especially, now that I found out that your mother is CBN governor and your father, senate president.’
After taking a sip, Chioma said softly, ‘Mum, I think Audrey is old enough to decide wether to stop visiting me or not. Besides, her boyfriend is here…Daniel is her boyfriend, which makes them officially a couple.’
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