Clifford was on his way to visit his mum. He tried to reach his mum on the phone but couldn't get through. He called the main house line and one of the workers picked.
"hello...? Sir Clifford ". The voice answered.
Clifford : Is mum at home?
" Yes sir". The voice replied.
Clifford : I'm trying to get through to her line but am not reaching her. Is she okay?
"Yes she is, sir. I think it's because she is not in the mood to talk with you."
Clifford : Okay, just inform her that I'm coming to meet her.
"Okay sir." The voice replied and the line went dead.
It was an hour drive from the hospital to the Hollands' mansion. Soon, Clifford got to the house. He was welcomed with smiles from the workers.
" Hello Aunt. Anastasia.." Clifford muttered as he hugged and kissed the cheeks of his nanny. Though he was beeming with smiles, the nanny felt quite worried seeing him this early.
"Why are you here at this hour." she asked, "You should be with Rosita."
Clifford : Yes, aunt. I came to meet mum. Where can I find her?
Aunt. Anastasia : Okay dear, she is in the living room. But please don't fight again." she warned just incase.
Clifford : "Okay, aunt. We won't," he flashed her a smile. " I understand how mum feels."
Aunt. Anastasia : Okay dear, you can go ahead and meet her.
Aunt. Anastasia have been the nanny of the boys since childhood. She has worked for the family for over 30years now. She loves and care for the family so much and hate seeing them in pain.
Clifford : Sure, Aunt. Love you" he replied and they both parted ways.
Clifford went to the living room to meet his mum. Mad. Flora's mood was off when he made his appearance. intuitively, she turned away on seeing him. Clifford smiled and walked towards her. He sat next to her on the sofa and hugged her.
Clifford : Mum.., I'm sorry for what I did yesterday. I understand how you feel. I know you want to see your sons happy and successful. But Rosie is my happiness mum.
Mad. Flora turned to face his son.
Mad. Flora : I know son, but I want to see you with your kids. I want to grow old with all my grandchildren around.
Clifford : I know mum.
Clifford and his mum kept talking for a while convincing her and trying to cheer her up . Meanwhile, Nicole was also in one of the rooms in the Hollands' mansion. She felt uncomfortable for a while and decided to come downstairs to take some fresh air. As she got to the living room, she heard Clifford and his mum talking so she decided to eavesdrop. She sneaked behind the door and listened to their conversion.
Clifford : Anyway mum, I came here with some good news.
Mad. Flora : Really? Let's hear it.
Clifford smiled, "I am going to be a father mum...Rosie is pregnant."
Mad. Flora : What! Is that true?" she exhuded excitedly, hugging her son. "So where is she now?"
Clifford : At the hospital.
Mad. Flora : What happened to her?"she inquired and Clifford relayed last night's incident to her. Mad. Flora was shocked and felt very bad.
Mad. Flora : Let's go to the hospital to see her. I want to apologise for my actions yesterday.
Clifford : No mum, it's late now and you need to rest. Let's do this, go have some rest. I will come and pick you up tomorrow to see her.
Is it a deal?
Mad. Flora : Okay son.
Clifford took his mom to her room to have some rest. Nicole was shocked and awakened by what she just heard. The news didn't go down well for her. She stood there silently for a while and smirked evilly.
" Let this game begin." she smirked.
Clifford helped his mum to bed and bid her farewell. He kissed her forehead and turned off the light.
"See you tomorrow mum."
"Okay, son."
He closed the door gently and left. As he got to the hall, he met Nicole. Nicole approached him in a seductive manner.
Nicole : Hi, handsome..
Clifford : Nichole, what's the meaning of what you are doing?
She advanced more strong towards Clifford, caressing his face and trying to kiss him.
Clifford : Hey..., what are you doing?
He held her hand and strongly pushed her away. She smiled, not bothered by Clifford's reaction. Clifford looked sternly at her.
"Nicole, what are you even trying to do?"
Nicole smirked, "Trying to take back what's mine". she said
Nicole was Clifford's colleague in high school. She had a crush on him but Clifford didn't love her. She did everything to get Clifford's attention but he never noticed him.
Clifford didn't understand what she meant. "What are you even saying?"
He got furious, pushed her aside and left. Nicole looked on as Clifford's back fades away to the car park. She smirked, "This is just the beginning Cliff." she said to herself.
She turned and left to her room.
AT THE HOSPITAL
Rosita lays on the bed, tossing and turning wondering what's going on between Clifford and his mum. She felt a hand touch her, she turned and it was Clifford.
Rosita : Sweetheart...
She sat up and hugged him.
Rosita: How did it go dear?
"It went well sweetheart. Mum was very happy to hear the news and also felt bad for what she did. She had even wanted to follow me here." He replied.
Rosita was so relieved to hear this. Clifford smiled but his smile suddenly faded away. Rosita noticed and felt worried.
"Sweetheart, what's wrong with you?" She asked.
"Nothing dear." he replied.
"You know you can share your problems with me dear." she said
"Yes, but I assure you that it's nothing." he replied.
She smiled and nodded. He sat beside her on the bed and cuddled her. He sat quietly with the words of Nicole echoing in his head. They both slowly drifted off to sleep.