Chapter 5: NEW LIFE 1
"I believe you have other children to give the proposal to I was never important to you all these years and I don't think I'm important to you now!". I said to him.
"Come on Hazel stop acting like a child, you and I know you're not in a good condition right now. If you're thinking of your sick mum I'll make sure to transfer her to a satisfactory hospital and clear all your debt. All I need from you is just a week of your time and after that, you'd be free!".
This was an interesting offer but how did he know I needed money?
"Have you been stalking me?" I asked to hear him laugh.
"Hahaha, yes for a week now and why did you change your name?"
"That's none of your business!"
"So are you accepting my deal or not, and not to forget your life will change from now on!" He said in a serious tone.
"I don't need my life-changing I just want mum to be okay!". It was quite tempting and I know I needed money, Mum needed the money too.
"Okay so do we have a deal?"
"Yes, we have a deal?".
"See you tomorrow then!" He hunged up. With everything going on right now I couldn't say no to him even if everything seems so suspicious. And on the bright side mum can finally get some good treatment. I can't say I'm not scared of what awaits me but at the same time I know I have to be strong for my mum.
I stayed in the office till noon, then I left the boutique putting Jenet and Evan in charge for the next week. I went to the charity home care my mum was in. I visit her at least three times a week to know she's doing better even if she no longer recognizes who I am.
"Hello, mum!" I said as I sat close to her on the bed, she became dumb too over the years. I watched her sit there like a statue still breathing or lifeless mannequins, her doll Blue eyes staring at a place, her skin became paler than five years back, at least now I'm 22, I finally understand what she's going through and I know it's an incurable disease.
"I'll be going to New York for a week for business I promise to come to visit once I get back!" I cleaned the tears that fell from the corners of my eyes with the back of my hands and placed my head on her shoulder.
I closed my eyes and took in deep breaths. I really didn't like seeing her like this but there was nothing I can do to save her, I stayed with her for some more time before leaving the charity care to get ready for my trip tomorrow.
I decided not to tell my aunt and best friend about my trip since it's going to be a short one, I don't need anybody to discourage me. For now, the only people aware are my employees and my mum and that's enough for me.
I arrived at the airport as early as 7 causes that's when the plane takes off, I still didn't understand why dad wants me to go this early. I traveled for 5 hours before arriving in New York. Walking out of the airport a man in a Black suit walked up to me "Are you miss Hazel Gale?" He asked in a very polite manner. "Yes!" I gave him a short reply and a little smile even if he never returned it.
"Please come with me, ma'am!" He took me to a black Rolls Royce already parked outside with a chauffeur sitting in the car, he kept my bag in the car and opened the door for me to get in and I did, he also got into the car and we drove off.
On our way to wherever it was we were going to, I couldn't stop but admire the beautiful city of New York. Wondering the countless adventures awaiting for me, I've heard from a few people of the opportunities in this city.
"Please where in Manhattan are we?" I asked the driver waiting for an answer "We're in the southern end of central park ma'am!" He gave the short answer and continue driving without another word. I continued to admire the tall buildings till we got into an estate and a silver gate opened, we drove in and the car stopped at the entrance of a big mansion.