Chapter 3

Stella layed her back sitting with her eyes closed, Eliza approached her "already asleep"she sat beside Stella looking guilty and remorseful for the things she said to Ramon and looks across her and sighted Ramon sitting and staring at the clouds.

she closed her eyes thinking of how to ask of forgiveness "when would we meet again before I ask of forgiveness". she thought thoroughly till she fell asleep. Hours passed and the three ladies were still asleep. Ramon stayed awake with his eyes closed holding a cup of apple drink. Eliza got woken by her sister's snore. "Stella...what's up". she repositioned her head and returned to her position,with her eyes closed,she thought of amazing moments she would spend with her mother.

Raven opened his eyes and held the cup tighter and looked by his right out of tiredness,he stared at Eliza with a hollow look, he paused at that position and watched her doze off as he head swayed from left to right, he couldn't hold on to anger that he bursted into a smile. He was lost staring at her till he also fell asleep swaying his head left to right just like Eliza. "Eliza!,Eliza!". Eliza opened her eyes cleaning her blurry eyes "the plane has landed,let's go". Ramon was already awake minutes before the plane landed so he went out of the plane and walked away, Eliza looked around "what!". she whispered, "he's gone". she totally forgot to ask of forgiveness from the guy she offended "what is it" her mother asked her walking her out of the airplane "nothing serious mom",she replied arranging her blonde hair as Stella's eyes went on and off "what did the plane land so quick, in need to sleep". Mrs Stephanie stared at her and said "when will you stop your laziness, how many times would a tse tse fly stop stinging you". Stella exaggerated "mom!.....it not like that.im just.....just tired". she yorned closing her mouth that opened widely. Eliza looked around trying to spot Ramon but he seemed to have gone far away from her.

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Roman was already out side the airport as he stood by the roadside waiting for his friend to arrive. After minutes of waiting, an orange coloured car approached him "bro.....Ramon". James dropped out of the car with a wide smile on his face "what's this look about". Ramon opened the door to the car, entered, and replied as James sat on the driver's seat "some crazy girl hit my car with hers and embarrassed me in public". James put a smile on his face "really,I'm sure you taught a really scary lesson". Ramon stayed mute "you really are angry". he started the car and off he went.

Eliza, Mrs Stephanie and, Stella got out of the airport and walked towards the road side "is it true Juelz McDonald died?", asked Mrs Stephanie "mom this is not the right time to speak about them" said Stella. Eliza replied "yes Mom, and you know what?,the McDonald Crystalias are accusing us of his death". "cab!!!". Mrs Stephanie stopped a cab and they all hopped in. "I'm not used to transporting by a taxi," Mrs Stephanie smiled "why don't you ask your father to post a car outside every airport just for you". Stella gazed at her mother's face "I'm not a spoilt brat mom,I'm Stella Rodriguez,the hard working and nice daughter of Mr Rodriguez Ednold and Mrs Rodriguez Ednold". Eliza alarmed "will you please keep quiet!". "yes boss",she replied.

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Mr Rodriguez the father of Eliza Rodriguez and her other siblings sat on his back throne-like couch as his cell phone rang "hello,who's this?",he asked. "it's me honey". he smiled widely "Stephanie my darling,how was the journey with the kids". Stephanie smiled"nice,we slept through out our journey,waking and sleep repeatedly". he giggled. "give the phone to Stella please".Mrs Stephanie handed the phone to Stella "hello Dad". hello my darling"I guess you enjoyed the journey". Stella smirked "yeah, but...the end was awful,can you imagine.i was enjoying my sleep and suddenly mom woke me up". Mr Rodriguez laughed out loud."alright,give the phone to Eliza". Stella handed the phone to Eliza. before he could start speaking, Elena entered the office "darling,"she held an invitation card."this...".she stopped speaking"who's on the phone?,she asked curiously,she cat walked closer to him and placed her both palms on the table "I woman....or....a mistress". what's wrong with you Elena "it's my wife Stephanie and my daughters on the phone, Elena!". Elena got angry "Evey single time, Stephanie!!! Stephanie!!! Stephanie!!!!,have you ever thought of Ana!!!!, do you Know she got into an accident!!!!". Rodriguez stood up "stop.... that.. ..nonsense!". he breathed hard and tried calming down "I was the one who sent her to hospital. So stop you selfishness". Elena dropped the card on the table "from Mr Issac, a ball would be held some a week and some days from now". she turned around and catwalked out of the office leaving the fragrance of fresh red rose.

Eliza had already declined the call unable to bear hearing rude words from Elena "what happened" Stella asked "Elena misunderstood the called dada was making and she lashed out on him".

Mrs Stephanie rested her back "That's how Elena has always been". she sighed. Stella murmured "I hope she doesn't causes a heart attack for dad". Eliza stared at her feeling annoyed "you're always not serious". Stella looked away and commented "this place is beautiful". "we are home, welcome to sweet Villa estate", Stephanie rejoiced. they all dropped out of the car "this place is marvelous". Stella and Eliza took long looks at the beautiful trees and flowers around, and even the beautifully coloured houses.every house had it's huge orange tree that caused refreshing breeze for good oxygen intake "come in ". Mrs Stephanie opened the door to her house with excitement written on her face.they both entered looking joyful "wow!". Eliza praised "mother, you're the best designer in the world,you mean I'm the best designer who made this estate beautiful" . Stella asked"you did the design planning of this estate?". Mrs Stephanie replied "no,I'm the owner, designer and furnisher of this estate but I didn't do it alone" . Stella smiled "you really are the best,can I have a house of my own around here?". Eliza said with a deep voice "ungrateful brat you are Stella". "just joking"Stella teased."you said you didn't do all those thinking and designing alone,who did?". Mr Stephanie opened the refrigerator and poured coconut water into two glass cups she kept on the kitchen cabinet "it's James,he lives across this house,very funny and nice as a son". Stella said out of excitement "I think I have found the right man". Eliza pushed Stella's head away "you say disgusting things". Stella took her own cup of coconut water as Mrs Stephanie handed the other to Eliza."it because you have never known the taste of having someone who would love you dearly". Eliza sat on a white couch "what am I using a man for, just don't talk about them". Mrs Stephanie sat beside Eliza "tommorow is a valentine celebration all the neighbours will gather at the soccer field and bring what ever they got for sharing". "sounds nice",said Stella.

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Ramon and James arrived at sweet Villa estate "isn't this place beautiful?,"asked James. He stopped the car in front of his house opposite Mrs Stephanie's.they both dropped out,Ramon walked to the trunk and took out his luggages.james helped him with the other one and they both climbed the steps and finally they entered the house.

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Mrs Stephanie entered Stella and Eliza's room "Eliza,I need you to hand over these cans of tuna fishes to James across our house alright,do that quickly.

Ramon was already in the bathroom while James took a cup of cold avocado blend. Eliza knocked at the door "I guess it's Mrs Stephanie". he kept the cup on a table, rushed to the door and opened up. he got shock by who she saw "hello"he said with a British accent, she hesitated "my mom asked me to give you this". she smiled at her "who's your mom". she replied "ahh...,I can't call her by her name,she leave across your house". James got shocked "you're Mrs Stephanie's daughter". "don't you dare call her by her name," she whispered."you said?", he asked. "nothing"she forced a smile on her face and forwarded the package to him "by the way I'm James, I'm a good son to your mother, I'm scared I would be his son-in-law", she tried not to giggle but she Did a bit. She turned around and ambulated towards her mom's house.

Ramon walked into the living room,as James approached him "bro,did you see her?". "who?"Ramon asked, "there's a new girl in the street, it's too bad that I didn't get to know her name,but I'll find out".Ramon took out a bottle of black wine from the refrigerator, opened it up, took out a glass cup from a rack and poured in a bit of wine "so what?". he asked and closed the wine returning it back to it's rightful place."hey bro,you act like you're gay but you're not, are you trying to keep you words to a girl?". what are you saying", Ramon asked out of annoyance and walked into his room

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"woah!!!!!!!", people of the neighborhood jubilated as they set a very wide table with a lot of foods and drinks as Eliza sat on a bench beneath a streetlight counting her finger repeatedly. Mrs Stephanie approached her "darling,why here?,why not with our neighbors". Eliza smiled "nothing mom.i just love being alone and watching people happy". Mrs Stephanie sat beside her,"darling.you know, if not for me and your father there won't be....there won't be anyone to be with you forever as long as they are alive.you need someone to fill that out space when we are gone". Liza held her mother's hand and rubbed it's back as she said "don't say say that,you will live long, you're strong". "don't flatter me". Mrs Stephanie stopped up "before I forget, I want you to get me a bottle of grape wine from James house".

Ramon was there.