Chapter 3
Josh pov( Mia's dad)
The money i borrowed from my boss wasn't really for my personal use. I didn't even have a taste of the money.
My wife actually made me borrowed money from my boss, Bryan. And now, he wants my daughter in return.
Well, I won't mind giving my Eldest daughter to him in return of my life. After all, she's doing nothing in my house than cursing troubles. Since her mother died, She's just like a burden to I and My wife. She's just like the third wheel among us all. I guess it's best I give her out to Lord Bryan. I and my family will get to live in peace without a third party.
I paid the Cab man and step out of the car. I Walked to the door and opened the door with my own key. "Where's Mia?"I asked the moment the door opened to revealed my wife Linda who was walking towards me.
"Won't you get inside your own house before asking of that wretch girl?"she Spat out and I immediately knew they've all had a quarrel. I know She doesnt like her (Mia) But, if there's no argument between them, The wouldn't had called her such name.
"Oh, If only you knew the reason I'm searching for her, you Just won't understand what's going on Linda."I muttered with a Loud sign as I took my seat on the two seater coach in the sitting room.
"Then, spill it out, Now Josh. What's going on? Did your boss promote you or did he gift you some money and you want Mia to rush to the market immediately?"she Asks continuously with her hopes high and Quickly sat close to me on the couch.
"Can you keep your mouth shut!!"I yelled frustrated at her low thoughts. "You have guts to be expecting money from someone who we are Still owing and haven't even gotten the money to pay back And you're here dreaming big. You're just so annoying Linda."He scoffs a little pissed.
"Did you have to pour out all of your anger on me? If its not all I had mentioned, you'd had simply say I'm far from it and make me understand what's wrong with you."Linda uttered trying not to lash out on him.
Letting out a sign, He decided to spill it out."You know, the money I borrowed from my boss as been due for pay back for months now. I told you severally to work towards getting the money so we'd pay back, but you've been So ignorant."
"Yes, I know we're still owing him, Then what do you mean by me being ignorant? Am I supposed to pay the loan back? isn't it your responsibility?"She fired at him.
"I gave the money to you for business! Aren't you supposed to Pay back the loan From that so called Business which I ain't seeing the money I invested in it?"Josh blasted back making linda fumes in anger.
"You're just so annoying, Josh. I will pretend I didn't hear you just insulted my business.
So, what is your Boss problem Now?"she asked nonchalantly.
"Really? What's my Boss problem? Do you think he wasn't gonna ask For his money? Did you know how he'd gotten his money? Come on Linda that's not possible"I groaned.
"So? We don't have the money now, Do you want us to sell our properties just to pay Back His loan? what Exactly do you have in mind?"she asks Making Josh scoffed loudly.
"He doesn't want what I have in mind, Linda.He has given me An option to Choose from."Josh Uttered feeling So Weak.
"The two option is My Life or I'll have to give out one of our daughters to him.
"Really? That's a great news. Which daughter are you giving out to him?"She asks feeling so excited.
"I already told him I'm bringing my First Daughter to him.
So Now, he wants Mia in return for his money"I uttered lowly to avoid any body over hearing us.
"Really?? Then that's a good news" she beamed and I just spared her a glance before returning my gaze to the floor.
"She would be out of our lives for good, Josh."she added and I just palmed my forehead in thoughts.
"I'm really worried, Linda."I couldn't help but spill my worries out.
"Huh, why?"she asks probably surprised. she knows I care less about Mia.
"Am worried about Bryan, Linda. He's so much like a devil and kills easily without giving a damn. But,Mia isn't like that.she's still an innocent kid, Linda. How's she gonna cope with him? With a heartless monster?"I poured out my worries but, I could see from Linda's expression that she cared less about it.
"Oh, stop it Josh. She's gonna cope with him that shouldn't be your problem. You've already agreed to it and there's no turning back unless, you wanna loose your life"she said sternly and I signed in defeat knowing I don't plan on dieing just yet.
"Where's she? I have to take her to him before he gets angry"I asked as I eye searched the house from my sitting position.
"Oh, I drove her out of the house for burning our Rukky's gown. But, I'm sure she'd return soon since she has no were else to...
Her words where interrupted by the soft knock at the door
"Am sure that's her"she muttered before trailing towards the door and pulled it open.
"Mom please am sorry for burning Rukky's gown even though I didn't"I heard her pleading as I walked towards them.
"Just come in and go get ready As you and i are going out"I ordered as she walked in smiling widely making Linda scoffed.
"But, where are we going dad?" She asked and i glared hard at her.
"Go get ready and stop asking stupid questions"Linda yelled at her as she scurried off immediately.
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"Dad, am ready" we turned on hearing her voice and I Cross checked her dressing from her head to her toes and nodded in satisfaction.
"You look like someone better right now"Linda said in mockery.
"Let's go! There's no more time to waste"I ordered (Josh) as I walked out and she trailed behind me