Chapter 2

Ivy POV

I woke up myself as it was a habit to wake up early. I checked the time and it was 6:00am

I slowly got out of bed and headed to shower.

After I took my bath,I fixed my hair into a high ponytail. I quickly did the chores. Our house is quite big. Its a 3 story house and has 5 rooms which I have to clean. I went to the lawn and watered the plants. I went to prepare breakfast. I cooked eggs and bacon. I dished the food as I saw mom and iris come down.

Mary: My baby "pecks her"

Ivy: Good morning mum. Why don't you go freshen up while I serve the food. Same goes to you iris. I'm going to get food stuffs as soon as I'm done eating.

Mary: Okay darling "I shouted from afar"

Iris: "scoffs" Yes Madame

I kinda envied ivy. She's blessed with all good attributes. She finished with good results,found a decent job. While i dropped out of school to start a business which flopped badly. She's always praised by everyone. But her love life Oh! I don't envy that. She's always unlucky with guys. I probably can't do anything without her "smiles"

I quickly took a shower,brushed my teeth and headed downstairs. We ate together.

Mary; Uhmm.. Gabriel's coming to pick you up right?

Iris: Yes. I finished eating,and quickly went to dress up. I fixed my hair into messy bun on top of my head and applied makeup. I let down my hair so it could flow into loose waves.



I sprayed my perfume,clutching my handbag to my side and headed downstairs. I saw Gabriel already waiting. If not this guy is dreamingly handsome and have some money

I wouldn't ever think of spending my life with him. I sighed and went to him.

Hey sugar "I kissed him" I missed you a lot. So where are we heading today?

Gabriel: Hey darling. I just spoke to mom and seems your sister already left the house.

Iris: Ohh Okay. You'll see her some other time. Answer me! "rolls eyes"

Gabriel: Anywhere you like babe. Uhmm can you follow me home after this? I want you to meet my son.

Iris: Okay. I've heard now can we go!

We entered the car and drove to my favorite restaurant. I ordered a lot of things.

Gabriel: Babe aren't you done? Let's head to my place.

Iris: Nope. I want to go to a different restaurant. I'm still hungry "Pouts" please...

Gabriel: "laughs" Babe...Okay let's go. I can't see you unhappy.

Iris: "smiles" Uhmm..do you remember the promise you made to me?

Gabriel: Promise? No i can't.

Iris: Hmm..I told you this recently. How can you forget so soon. It seems your love is fading. "Feigns anger"

Gabriel: Ahh! don't say this babe. Okay I'm deeply sorry. Please remind me again.

Iris: Okay. You promised to upgrade my wardrobe as soon as we're married.

Gabriel: Oh yeah. I will. I'll just take a loan from the bank.

Iris: Loan! Please don't. What if we can't pay back. they'll take everything. Just try work it out.

Gabriel: Okay "smiles"

"After going to another restaurant,we finally headed home. I'm so glad my son finally got a good mom like iris. I'm sure she'll take care of him. Though she lived in the US all her life. She still has a good character."

We arrived at home.

Daniel; Dad!! "rushed to embrace him'

I missed you.

Gabriel: Daniel I just left not quite long and you miss me "laughs"

Daniel: "pouts"

Gabriel: let's head inside. Daniel..this is your mom. Her name is iris.

Daniel: Good afternoon

Iris: Yeah. How are you "my eyes fixated on my phone"

Daniel: I'm fine.

Gabriel: I'll leave you two. I have to answer an important call. Meanwhile my sister is cooking dinner.

Daniel: Takes the remote and changes channel

Iris: Are you mad? Will you change that back. Aren't you trained well?

Snatches the remote. Why are you still here? Don't you have a book to read? Will you get inside!!

Ella: comes out of the kitchen. Excuse me iris but don't ever talk to Daniel that way!! He simply wanted to watch cartoon since you were so fixated on your phone.

Iris: Uhmm Ella right? Such audacity!! How dare you talk to me in that tone! Get out of my sight!! And make sure that food is spicy.

Ella: I suggest you cook your food and don't be bossy.

Iris: "claps,laughs" I don't blame you a bit. Mannerless family "scoffs"

After a while,Gabriel drops me off at my house. Feeling extremely tired,I sluggishly walked to my room. I laid on the bed still thinking about this so called marriage! And drifted to sleep