章 8: 8 - My New Life, as Florence .S. Afolabi
Life continues as I adjust to my new home. Although something was off. Isabella never liked me. We always bump into ourselves, and then she gives me cold stares. She ignores me all the time and this really kept me worried.
* * *
I one day met her cleaning up the kitchen and asked to assist.
"Hi Isabel. Can I be of help?" I said, but she ignored me and continued.
"Hey... Let me help you with that." I smiled and tried to collect the kitchen towel from her to help, when she flared up.
"Ehe ehn ? Did I ask for help? Please leave me alone oo, if you don't want problem." She hissed and returned to work.
"Am sorry." I apologized and left her.
* * *
"Florence! Florence!" Dorcas called.
I was in my room, then I came out to answer her call.
"Yes mum?"
" Oh dear, have you eaten your lunch?"
"Mum um... Isabel hasn't served yet."
"What! Isabella!" Dorcas called. She ran to where we were, wiping her hands on her apron.
"Ma!"
"Why haven't you served my daughter her lunch?"
"Ma I... I am..."
"Just cut it! Be quick in serving her right away."
"Yes ma!" She said and scampered away.
"Oh dear, don't mind her OK?"
"Actually, there is no problem ma." I was quite uncomfortable with mum's treatment.
"Alright dear. After lunch, change into something nice. I wanna take you for shopping." Mum said and winked.
"Thanks mum, no problem."
* * *
At the shopping mall, Mum bought a lot. Bags, Shoes, Jumper's, etc. We walked down the walk way, when I sighted a sky blue jump suite. Which came with its sneakers.
" Please mum, can I get that outfit?" I said, and pointed at it.
"But dear... We've bought a whole lot already." Dorcas said
"I am sorry mum if I sounded ungreatfull. I will get it with my upkeep money." I said and tried to make a move.
"Oh come on dear. You can't do that when I'm right here. Let's go get it." I smiled.
"Thanks mum."
The outfit was bought and paid for, then packaged. After that, we both had a treat at Kensas cold stone.
* * *
At home, I went through all the stuffs we bought, and sought them out. I carefully arranged them at layers of my wardrobe. Then I picked up the Jump Suit that was well packaged. I intended giving Isabel. Just to align our friendship and probably use that to apologize for the way mum spoke to her today.
I gently knocked her door, and the door clicked open. Her countenance changed on seeing me.
"What do you want this time?"She asked coldly. I smiled.
" Hey, can I at least come in? I want us to talk. " I said in a friendly way, despite her arrogant look.
"Say what you want and leave." She insisted.
"Please, just a word with you" I persuaded. She sighed and roughly opened the door wider.
"Thank you." I said and came in,then sat on a chair. I took a deep breath and tried to ignore her unfriendly look.
"Please sit." I pleaded. She reluctantly did so.
'Isabel, I have noticed that since I stepped into this house and home, you' ve never liked me or accepted me. Is there really anything I have done wrong? Have I offended you in any way? Please tell me, I will make amends." I said and she eyed at me. Then stood up, clapping her hands.
" Did I hear you say make amends? Do you know who you are? You are nothing but a witch!" I was too shocked to talk, and then she continued ranting.
"Yes! How then do you explain a man in his senses, adopt a girl from the streets of whom he knows nothing about? And then calls you his daughter as if truly your biological father, if not that you charmed him and his wife!" I couldn't help but laugh at her African mentality. She frowned and felt like a fool.
"Really is that what you think? Well dear Isabel, I use to have a home. In fact, I came from a wealth and responsible home. I lost my Parents unfortunately, and other family problems came up, which forced me to the streets. I am not a Witch Isabel. Your master was concerned, when he saw me and lovingly assisted me." She snorted.
"Why didn't you turn him down eh? Now look at what you've caused for me. Mr Philip and his wife were very nice to me. They took me as their daughter not until you came into this house. Now they no longer care about me and abuse me all because of you! Can you now see why I hate your coming here? In fact I hate you! Please go back to where you came from." I sighed sadly and shook my head. My eyes became teary.
" I wouldn't be here if I didn't loose my parents. Mr Philip will soon put me in college. When I leave, then things may return to the way you are used to. For the mean time, I am not a bad person. I..." I extended the gift I got for her.
"I got you this. I'm sorry for the way you may be feeling now." She glanced at me coldly.
" I don't need your witch craft gift! All I want is for you to loose the charms you used on my masters and go!" I got mad, but tried my possible best to control myself. I stood up and dropped the gift on her bed.
" I will leave now. But know, that your masters could fire you at anytime. Be careful with the way you speak to me. I only want us to be friends. I hope you calm down and stop this hatred of yours." I said and left her speechless. I got into her room, and wept.
#Am I a witch? This is the third time from different people. I only want peace!#
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