“Tch… Kylie scoff
“Boring… Let’s go kira” She added and walk out of the room pulling her sister away as they left the house while Granny Pamela just got back
“Grandma.. they chorus and Hugged her
” Beautiful angels , how are you?
“We’re fine granny”
” Where’s violet? She asked and they pointed at her room. Valerie smile before sharing the candies she bought to them
“Thanks grandma. They chorus while Granny Pamela ruffled their hair.
“I’m home.. Granny Pamela announced while Violet scoff before walking to meet her
“Grandma, why did you leave without telling me? She scolded
“I’m sorry, I never wanted to disturb your sleep when I know you still have work to do during the evening. Granny Pamela replied
“I know, but you can’t go anywhere without letting me know okay? She said and granny Pamela nodded.
Violet walked to her and hugged her tightly. She collected the bags from her and proceeded to the kitchen with them
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Lectures were over, Ryan stood at the parking lots waiting for brown to come pick him up. He doesn’t know how to drive.. brown has been doing the driving since his high school
Remy walked passed him and Ryan’s lips curve into a smile on seeing him.
“Remy… Ryan called but Remy didn’t even looked back when he noticed it was Ryan’s voice. He walked to his car and drove off.
Ryan stood still staring at Remy’s car as it drove out of the parking lots
“Sir Ryan.. brown said from behind. He turned and faced him while brown bow his head.
Ryan sigh and stared at the direction Remy went one more time before proceeding to his car. He got in and brown ignited the car
*****
The Li’s mansion
Ryan walked straight to his room without saying a word to the maids who were greeting him.
“He is home? His mom asked from upstairs and the maid nodded. She made her way to Ryan’s room but as usual, he had Locked it from inside
“Son!! Ryan” Leyan banged on his door but he wouldn’t reply or open the door.
She sigh before knocking again
“Ryan, you can’t keep blaming yourself okay? It’s wasn’t your fault ” She sobbed slowly and the door suddenly open
“Mom, if you don’t have any other thing to say, can you please leave?” He said before closing the door at her face
“Ryan! Ryan!” Leyan kept banging on his door
” You didn’t eat breakfast and now you wouldn’t eat dinner? Ryan please!” She sobbed but he ignored her
He sat back on the couch beside his bed. He sigh and closed his eyes, deep in thoughts as tears left his eyes
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“Hey violet, let’s go together.. Jeffrey smiled at her
“I have a question.. Jeff” Violet said
“What’s that?” He asked
” Your parents are quite wealthy, I see no reason why you should work per time or Are you perhaps doing this because of me? She asked and Jeffery laughed awkwardly
“Of course not, Don’t be silly, why would I work for you?” He replied awkwardly
Violet shook her head when she noticed he was lying. They had lived all their lives together so she could tell when ever he was lying
“If anything is sent to me through kira and Kylie, I will be returning it to the owner then. She said and Jeffery could feel his heart skip beats yet, he tried to pretend he didn’t hear her
“Grandma I’m off to work.. Violet said
“Give me a minute. Violet told him and he nodded.
She walked back to her room and took the $100 note.
“I might see you owner on my way and I might not. So from today, I will go everywhere with you Incase I see your owner one day so I can return you to him.. she said and pocket the money
She left the room minutes later
“Done? Jeffrey asked and she nodded
” Bye Granny” he waved at granny Pamela
“Let’s go.. violet said and they made their way out of the house.
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~~ yin yang restaurant
” A plate of ma po tofu and Kung poa chicken”
“Alright sir” Violet said and went to the counter
She got his order and serve him
The restaurant was very full and they were having great sales. She was exhausted already from the numerous orders, yet customers were still coming
That was the first time they had such much sales
“Violet, come clean here.. her boss said and she ran to him immediately.
“You can go take a rest… I’ll continue taking orders” Jeffrey said and she nodded.
“Violet, come give the couple at row two, sit 5 their meal.. her boss shouted
” And you Jeffrey, go clean row six sit one.. he added
“It seems there’s no way I could take a break” Violet said and they both went back to taking orders
Hours later, they were done with work and they both sat down breathing heavily..
“Jeez today’s work was… hetic than that of yesterday. Violet breath out
“I know right” Jeffery agreed
“I will use the restroom. Violet said and Jeffery nodded then she left
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She left the restroom minutes later then she remembered the note at the back of her pocket. She took it out and looked at it
“Are you my lucky charm? She asked looking at the money.
“If Yes, I wish my boss would pay me a thousand dollars.. she smiled and returned the money to her pocket. She walked back to meet Jeffrey and their boss appeared minutes later
“You two did a great job. He smiled at them while Jeffrey and Violet exchange glances
It was strange that their strict boss was smiling at them
“This is for today.. their boss said handing an envelope to each of them
Violet counted the money and her eyes widdened
She couldn’t believe her eyes, she had to recount the money to be sure. And yes, it was $1000.
“Good night and don’t come late tomorrow” Their boss said
“Yes Sir.. they both chorused happily and their boss chuckled
“We will be on our way now Sir.. Thank you.. violet said and the man smiled
“Can’t believe you’re my lucky charm. Should I return you to your owner or keep you? Violet smile as she walk down the street with Jeffrey
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Tbc