BETWEEN 2 HEARTS
Between 2 Hearts - Episode 39
Tag: Royalty and Love.
Warning: Stay clear from this book
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Alex faced a fierce confrontation with his mother.
"Mom, what's wrong with her working in the company?" he asked, his patience wearing thin.
"Everything! How dare she step her filthy legs in my company!" she yelled.
"It's better she quit? No one wants a thief there," Diva chimed in.
"She is not leaving. I employed her, and she stays. You guys don't have any business with the company."
"Alex, that girl is going to bring doom to the company. Everyone knows she's a thief." Elora said.
"Let me decide that. It's my company, and no one has the right to tell me what to do with my employee or not."
"Over my dead body will I allow her to remain in that company."
"Mom, what exactly is the problem? Why hate her so much? Is it because she's black?" He asked
"I hate everything about her. She's not allowed in that company anymore. If I happen to meet her there, she'll regret ever being born."
"She did nothing wrong. I'm not firing her."Alex stood his ground.
"Why? Is there something between you two?"Elora's question was probing.
"Nothing is going on between us."
"Then make her leave the company. She's not wanted there." Diva said.
"She's not leaving."
King Luke, who had been quietly observing the argument, finally spoke up. While Mrs Ruth hearing the whole argument, left for her room.
"Can I pass the judgment now?"
Alex nodded. "Sure, Dad."
"I don't see anything wrong with her working. She went for an interview and got the job." He said and his words surprised everyone.
"Are you taking sides with him?"Queen Lala's anger turned on her husband.
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Naomi and Mia lay side by side on the bed, their heads close together.
"Do you maybe think I should resign?" Mia asked, her voice laced with uncertainty.
"I was thinking the same thing. I know it's hard to find another job like this in this economy."
"I just don't want to let things get more complicated like this. His fiancée hates me, and his mother wants me to distance myself from her son because I might be an obstacle to their relationship."
"I just wish there was a way out of this," she sighed. "It's barely a month we've had these jobs, and now we're being forced to quit," Naomi said.
"If that's the only way to have peace of mind, let's do it then. We can use the money we'll be paid for this month to start a little business of our own."
"Do you have any business in mind we can start with the money?"
"No, we still have a week till the month's end. We can think of something."
Just then, Mia's cell phone rang. She saw the caller ID and quickly picked up, putting it on loudspeaker.
"Hello, Mom."
"How are you ladies today?"Their mother's voice was warm.
"Fine, Mom. How are you doing?"Naomi replied,
"I'm fine. I'm just worried about you. A lot has been going on in the palace."
"What happened, Mom?" Mia asked curiously.
"Naomi, the company you're working at, is it Prince Alex's company?"
Mia and Naomi exchanged a knowing look.
"Um, yes, Mom," Naomi replied.
"Really?"Their mother's surprise was understandable.
"Yes, I didn't know it was his company until I found out about it."
"Oh dear, his family are not happy with it. There's a big argument because of it."
They sighed, knowing the situation was complicated.
"I know, Mom. Princess Diva and his fiancée saw me today in the company, and it wasn't good."
"They want you to stop, but Prince Alex refused, and it's causing a great argument."
"What do you want me to do, Mom?"
"I will suggest you quit. The queen is more dangerous than you think. I don't want you to get into trouble."
They sighed, knowing the risks.
"We were planning on doing that, Mom. We just want this month to end so we can get paid," Mia said.
"Are you having problems in your company too?"
"Yes, Mom. I work in Nathan's company."She hesitated before answering.
"What? Princess Diva's fiancé's company?" She asked surprisedly.
"Yes, Mom."Mia confirmed.
"Oh no, why are you both so unlucky? Just when we thought everything would be fine now that you two secured better jobs, here comes a problem."
"It's going to be fine, Mom. We're trying to work things out."Naomi reassured her.
"Please, you two have to be very careful. If their family doesn't want you ladies working in the company, just quit. I know God is planning something bigger for the two of you."
"Okay, Mom."They agreed.
"Alright then, talk to you ladies later. Say hi to Mr. Daniels for me."
"We will, Mom. Love you."They replied in unison.
"Love you too." She hung up, and the girls let out a deep sigh.
Mr. Daniels, who had been eavesdropping on the conversation from the doorway, sighed sadly and retreated to his room. He sat down on the bed, lost in thought, before retrieving a small box from his drawer.
He opened the box and searched through its contents, finally pulling out a small journal. As he flipped through the pages, he came across a note with a phone number. His eyes lingered on the number before he decided to dial it on his phone.
The phone rang for a while before someone picked up on the other end.
"We need to see." Mr. Daniels' voice was brief.
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The Adams family gathered around the dinner table, enjoying their meal.
"I heard you went to the company," Mr. Adams said, and his wife nodded.
"Why, Mom?" Anna asked. "Nathan's out on a business trip."
"I know," Mrs. Adams replied. "I just went to see how the company is running."
"Okay, that's good," Mr. Adams said, and they continued eating.
Is bro coming back from his business trip tomorrow?" Josh asked, his eyes lighting up with excitement.
"Yeah," Anna replied.
"I hope he remembers to get me the stuff I needed," Josh added, a hint of mischief in his voice.
"What stuff?" Anna asked, her curiosity piqued.
"None of your business," Josh said with a smirk, and Anna rolled her eyes good-naturedly.
Their parents smiled at the banter between their children.
"I was thinking of inviting Princess Diva to come spend the weekend with us," Mrs. Adams said.
"Really? That's good," Mr. Adams replied, though his tone was neutral.
"Is Nathan aware of this?" Anna asked, her brow furrowed in concern.
"No, when he returns tomorrow, I will inform him," Mrs. Adams said.
"Mom, it seems to me you really like Princess Diva for Nathan," Josh observed.
"Yes, I just wish they can be more. They make a perfect couple. I don't want this fake engagement between them; I want it real."
"Do you think our son wants that? He's grown enough to choose his path."Mr. Adams' response was measured.
"I know, but I want to guide that path with him."
"Mom, you know you can't force him into doing things he doesn't want. You know he hates those stuffs."Anna chimed in, her voice gentle.
The rest of the family nodded in agreement, aware of Nathan's independent streak.
TBC
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