Adah arrives.

As she looked through the window, she could not help but wonder how life could spin like a spider's web into the unknown. Life has not been fair! She heaved a sigh as she could not stop wondering how busy the roads are. At this time in her little town of Essex County, everywhere will be nothing but cold and silent, and this she has come to accept and love. Remembering this town again set her emotions on a high because, with the little she has seen and observed, the home will be a hard nut to crack. if not for her mother's constant calling and insisting, she had quite chosen to remain back at Essex County. After all, all things are bright and beautiful and she is not doing badly for herself after graduating from college with her Doctor of PhilosophyThe loud screeching of car tires brought her back to reality as she looked back at the driver from her seat with quite a fright. Moments later, she realized that it was a motorist that was trying to beat the traffic light. From what she has observed, the weather will not be friendly. She noticed this when she highlighted from the plane. The harsh air that greeted her nostrils was not comforting, The heat was the next big thing to welcome her as she made her way to the immigration.

How things had changed so fast! Three days ago, she was in the comfort of her flat going through the financial allocations and planning the budget for the next financial year. Now She is in a fully air-conditioned car in Her home country been taken to her father's house situated at Bourdilon. She stretched her legs and took away a strand of hair that seems to cover her vision. coping in this environment will not be funny at all. if not for her mother's disturbances, she would have remained back in Essex County. it is quite disturbing to hear of his sickness to the point of hospitalization. She knows one thing and that is, that her father is quite a workaholic. Work seems to be the only thing that can arouse him in every possible way and this means that this present situation is quite disturbing.

The beauty of the environment means nothing to her as the driver entered the popular Bourdilon Road that leads to the mansion. She wondered what will come of her now, servants everywhere willing to please anybody who cares. One thing is sure and that is life will be nothing but boring. As the driver approached the gate, it opened on its own accord and the V8 Pontiac made its way to the car park. She came out of the car and adjusted her clothes as she was thrown off balance to what met her ears and eyes. The loud music that came out from the saxophones and trumpet greeted her with a shriek and amid the live performance, her mother appeared looking radiant as usual with a big smile on her face. Knowing her mother, She knew that emotions and show of emotional displays are not her things. However, the smile on her lips and the radiance of her brightness gave her happiness away. The music continued and the musicians quite know the particular tune to play causing dancing, laughter, and joy all around the mansion.

The mansion was like a castle and even the domestic staff often joke about its massiveness because there were so many wings and sections which can quite confuse one a whole lot of times. The splendor and beauty are far beyond words as the edifice stood undisturbed on about ten hectares of property in one of the sophisticated parts of the city that are only meant for the high and mighty. The Denson's are the real definition of wealth and class when it comes to wealth, sophistication, and affluence. it is even rumored that they have so many countries, multinationals, and governments under their control.

Adah was the only child of this popular and famous family. She was born overseas and educated in choice schools all over the world. She is the most important person in the Denson family and whatever she wants, she gets. She grew up to know wealth, affluence, and sophistication. The beautiful lady of twenty-four and soon to attain a silver jubilee has rather chosen to live the life of humility. She all through school lived a life of disguise except on some occasions where her taste had betrayed her. Her whole life has been spent abroad but coming back home now, she seems lost. She never believed the development that met her eyes, especially now that the world is nothing but a global village.

" Welcome back home my daughter and how was your flight? " her mother greeted with a warm smile.

" Thank you, Mummy... am fine just the heat" She replied with a smile admiring her mother.

" Please forgive us, the whole music thing is your father's idea. Do not mind the noise and do not keep the few guests waiting!" Her mother said as both of them walked to the entrance of the mansion. She was taken up in a rush to have a shower, change and come back to meet the guest at the conference room of the mansion. From her room upstairs, the music continued and the joy around the mansion is not even hidden from the eyes and mind. She finished her bath and looked for simple evening wear that quite fitted her beautiful buxom body and with a touch of her classic perfume, looked at herself again before wearing her jewelry.

" Please do not keep the guest and your father waiting! " her mother almost shouted just as she opened the door to come out.

" Am ready mother but you know that I am not cut out for all these," she replied with almost a frown playing out on her face.

" Sorry, I do not intend to ruin your brief welcome party... " her mother said as both of them made their way to the conference room which was a huge hall decorated to perfectness. Few guests were already seated discussing in low tones and sipping their drinks at intervals. As she walked in, they all clapped and stood up while she rushed into the spread-out hands of her father who beamed with a bright smile.

" Sorry my bambino, we have to plan your welcome this way. You are welcome back home. Today is my happiest day! " Her father announced to the few guests around.

" Thank you, Daddy... I appreciate your efforts and how are you?" She greeted not taking her eyes away from her father who meant the world to her.

" Am fine but first things first, there will be an announcement from me but ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to help me to welcome my bambino. Once again thank you so much. " Mr. Denson said and made a gesticulation for them all to sit down. Adah looked round quickly and smiled back at the faces that greeted hers. She also shook some hands before sitting down next to her parents. She cannot make out any of them but she knows quite well that the guests meant a lot to the Denson's. They drank, ate, and chatted on every single topic both the men and women. As the evening wore on tired Adah retired to her wing to rest her exhausted body while the guest remained with her parents and the music outside continued for what seemed an eternity.

Adah woke up with a sigh as she turned on the wide executive bed. Within her, she knew that something was not right. She knew within her that her parents were up to something but whatever it is, she wants to get to the root of it but must be calm and patient. She hates making her Daddy angry as well as her mother. She knew how patient they have been with her all these years and to a large extent, she quite loves and appreciates them for being there for her. However, this is her life. One thing is obvious, they have lived their life and there is no way she can allow them to influence her especially when it comes to her making and taking her decisions. She knows quite well that her father likes her a great deal but also his empire means a lot to him as well but all the same, she has her life to live and that is that! She got up from the bed and closed her eyes for a while, she felt fresh and healthy again. Outside, the musicians have stopped the music and everything and everywhere looks calm and peaceful. She stood up and for the first time looked around the bedroom which was furnished to perfectness with all furniture looking exquisite and sophisticated. Her wing consists of a perfectly laid out living room, a master bedroom, and four extra rooms with all facilities attached. All the four exquisite

extra rooms were furnished to perfectness with every needed facility, there is also a library full of books and an office. The wine cabinet is stocked with her favorites and good a thing that her mother understands her taste for she is not a fan of alcoholic drinks and beverages nor does she has a sweet tooth. Her wing was tastefully furnished as if awaiting a queen. As she came out of her bedroom, she heard a gentle tap on the ivory door. She rushed to open the door and was surprised to see a stranger before her.