Mateo didn’t drive straight home but to Ava’s residence. He parked his vehicle in front of the gate which was painted white, heaved a sigh as if thinking of something before. He alighted from the car and hoped to meet Ava’s at home. He pushed the small gate which opened as he entered the compound. He was welcomed by the rose flowers which were right beside the small gate inside the compound. The compound was quite beautiful but not as that of Mitchie. Some areas in Ava’s compound were taken over by the flowers clustered together to long time trimming.
But then Mateo got to the entrance of the building and prodded.
Yes, I am coming” a tiny sweet voice replied the prodded bell.
Mateo was a bit relieved that he met Ava at home. Soonest Ava strode to the door and opened.
Whoa, Mateo how are you “Ava said hugging Mateo and disengaged in a jiffy.
Am fine and you too, it’s been a while”
Yep, actually I had lot of events to perform, so I really don’t have the time of staying or spending time at home doing something useful.”
Okay, I also had been going out for series of competition most especially in other countries. By the way where are the ladies?
Ladies?”
Yes, those that welcomed me last time”
They have gone their separate ways”
But why?”
They just too naughty and I am tired of their attitude which I can no more condole”
Hmm, okay Ava, I know you to be a very hard minded bod. Anyway, I came not because of that but because of a lady by name Mitchie”
My worst enemy?”
And why is she your worst enemy” Mateo asked her. He wasn’t surprised that Ava was a very jealous person because he had discovered that trait in her when they were still together.
I don’t just like her because I get irritated seeing her. She is too full of herself, just too disgusting”
Uwch, that’s kind of too much. What as she done to deserve such. Anyway I came on her behalf that whatever harm you are planning to do to her back out. She didn’t say that in authorization but pleading”
Oh, she reported me to you. She also knows am after her. That’s really cool”. Ava clasped her hands together.
Not that she reported you to me, we discussed till it got to that extent okay. I am just apologizing on her behalf”.
Ava stared at Mateo, she kept mute. She looked to be remorseful and said “I should forgive her?”
Yes”
Okay, it’s done”
Thanks, I have to be on my way now”
No you’ll have to take something before leaving”.
Don’t worry sister, I have a place to go now and I am already getting late already.
Just a minute” Ava hovered to the dining room and opened the refrigerator where she brought out a barley wine and gave it to Mateo her brother.
Mateo stood up and bided Ava goodbye.
When Mateo had gone, Ava sat down on the sofa in her living room, agonizing.
“I don’t think I can let this go, though Mateo has begged me but I can’t listen, I can’t change my mind, I am hard minded. But how did Mateo know Mitchie. Of course they both musicians, but it as if something is transpiring between them both. I’ll to find that out and if it is actually what am thinking of, I won’t let it work.
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Good morning ladies” Mitchie greeted the girls.
Good Morning Lady Mitchie” they chorused.
How was your night?”
Splendid” Rose said.
Awesome” Lily replied.
Beautiful” Angelina commented.”
Very good, it high time now for me to give you a task I once told you about”
Yeah, we’ll love to hear” Lily adjusted her shower cap.
Angelina, you’ll write the lyric of the song we’ll sing for the competition while Rose and Lily will give it a suitable tone.
That’s great though tough being our first time” Lily said, actually trying to wave the responsibility away.
You will all do what I have designated for you to do, it is train you to be able to stand on your own and create something captivating”
Okay, we will” Angelina replied.
The doorbell was pealed, they paused as Rose walked down to the door and opened it.
Wow, good morning Mateo” Rose said, feeling excited as she ushered Mateo in.
Good morning” Mateo replied, he made his way into the living room.
Nice seeing you this morning” Rose said. She shut the door closed.
Same here, where is Mitchie”
She should be in her room, do you need her to come and meet you here urgently?”
Not really urgent, just want to see her. Help inform her that I am around”
Rose went hastily inside to Mitchie’s room and told her Mateo was around.
Help me tell him I’ll join in no time from now.”
Okay” Rose left for the living room and told Mateo what Mitchie said.
I’ll wait”. Mateo sat on the sofa, expecting his love, the one to have stolen the key to his heart.
He stared around the living room, inspecting everywhere, the beautiful flower vases at every corner of the room, the expensive sofa he sat on, the television set, the awesome scent which diffused through room.