HIRED WIFE

” Really? mummy said that?”

” yes she did! you can ask her when she comes back” Angie confirmed and shrugged

” No problem Angie, I have never doubted you and wouldn’t start now.. as mummy suggested we will surely organize a welcome party for you on your return from the hospital, it’s a promise”

” Thank you daddy.. I am feeling a little sleepy” Angie said and I noticed that already through her body language

” No problem Angie.. take a nap, when we are awake we will talk more okay?”

” Okay daddy.. take care of mummy, tell her we will talk when I wake up” Angie said as I helped her to lay down comfortably on the bed and soon she doze off.

After watching Angie sleep, I left the hospital room in search of Tessy as I kept wondering what was keeping her for so long.

If I’m not mistaken, it’s approximately twenty minutes since she left to pick her phone call privately.

I met her at the hospital lobby still on phone and I walked towards from the back as I called out to her

” Tess.. you are still on phone till now?” I said and watched as she almost dropped the phone in shock but quickly composed herself

” Ton, are you now trying to lecture me on the time frame to talk on the phone? Is that included in the job agreement because I am not sure I saw it” Tessy said defensively in her usual questioning manner

” No Tess.. I know it was wrong to ask you that and I am sorry okay” I apologized and she heaved with no response.

I watched as she placed back her phone on her ears and talked briefly, before ending the call with an ‘I love you’ to whoever it was she was talking to.

God knows who it was, but it’s her personal affairs hence it’s not my business whatsoever.

After she brought down her phone, I went straight to the main conversation that brought me here in the first place

” Angie said you talked about throwing a welcome party for her.. am I correct?”

” yes I did.. I figured it is only normal considering the fact that she just regained her sight after some years.. why? was the suggestion bad?” Tessy responded looking curiously at me

” Not at all.. it’s actually very nice and I’m happy you could actually suggest something so wonderful.. thank you”

” I will take that as a compliment although it almost came out as an insult.. for your information I have many wonderful suggestions imbedded in me but eitherways you’re welcome” Tessy said and attempted to walk back to the hospital

” Angie is sleeping and I will advise we don’t disturb her.. maybe we should make use of her sleeping time to talk on the party arrangements.. or what do you think?” I asked praying inwardly that she says yesPublished by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

” Okay no problem.. where do we sit to discuss on that?” Tessy asked and I pointed at the hospital’s garden that is opposite where we stood

” We can sit over there at the hospital’s garden.. there are relaxation chairs for visitors” I said and Tessy nodded.

I led the way and Tessy followed behind me quietly.

We sat and talked about the party arrangements. From her exquisite suggestions, I must admit she was really good at planning parties that I had to ask

” Are you or have you been an event planner or organizer before?”

” Not really an event planner.. but I have many part-time jobs so helping to organize parties and events is one of them” Tessy answered nonchalantly and I was wowed!

We talked on other life subjects as we sat enjoying the evening breeze and each other’s company.

We later joined Angie at the hospital and I excused them to buy dinner at the hospital’s cafeteria.

When I came back, we ate dinner together. Initially, I wanted to spend the night with Angie at the hospital but my daughter insisted on her mother staying instead.

Thankfully, Tessy had no problem with it and so I left them and went home a happy man, knowing that my daughter is in safe hands.

I walked into the Hall that is to be used for the surprise welcome party, yes! Tessy suggested that we make it a surprise although I don’t know how she intends to do so when Angie has already been told about it and is even looking forward to it.

Eitherways, I sent her money and left it to her. I did so with the trust that she will make something beautiful out of it.

She is reliable, that I have come to like and admire in her personality.

And In the past two days, we’ve gotten more closer and relate more freely with each other compared to before that she usually kept me at arms length.

But then I observed that her private calls is becoming more frequent, which gets me nursing the belief that; she is actually in a relationship but trying to hide it from me because of the contract. Time will tell though.

I entered the hall not expecting much but was wowed by the whole preparation; there is a cake with the design ANGIE on a huge glass table, in the middle of the hall.

Balloons, ribbons, flowers and glittery lights are used to beautify the atmosphere.

I saw an area where chairs were kept and at a side of the hall different dishes and snacks were displayed in transparent classic glasses and basins.

I also came across different children’s game materials, and a small refrigerator which contains Angie’s favourite ice cream and chocolate bar besides the food stand.

A stage was set in the far end of the hall, for only God knows what she has in mind.

I looked further and saw a huge portrait of Angie beside where the gifts for guests were kept, it is in that instance I noticed that the wallpaper used in designing the room had Angie’s face and name all over it.

Wow! It was simple but also very exquisite. I am sure Angie will love it.

I continued looking around and that’s when I came across the invite card on the floor.

Looking at the card, I saw that she had invited and probably paid for three children’s singers and drama actresses to be present at the party, which will likely make it more fun for Angie and the children that will be present.

Now I understand why the stage has been set!.