Chapter 50

A smile lighted his face immediately he saw the young woman and the kids. My Florence, David said. My Darling, the young woman replied. She walked to David and gave him a passionate hug and a kiss. Daddy, the children screamed and ran to David. David hugged them and lifted the second daughter up. Who is she? Florence asked and pointed at me. She is a maid I brought to be helping me, David replied. Sir! my gateman gasped. Will you shut up and go inside now, David barked. My gateman shrugged and ran into the compound. And you, How dare you keep my family outside? David asked and gave me a hard slap. I held my cheeks. Let's go in, David said. I watched as David helped carry some luggages and lead the way into the compound. Don't be insolent to your master, David's mother said. I didn't know how long I stood outside the gate. Please come inside ma'am, my gateman whispered. Am I dreaming or awake? I asked my gateman. You are awake. They were the once that lived here with