Chapter 180 - One Hundred And Eighty: Where Are The Kids? (1/2)

Maya's point of view

Cecil and Emily proved to be the best company ever, the two of them knew the best thing to say which got my ribs cracking.

Grandma joined in our conversation at first but Anabelle snatched her attention and I don't know what that little imp said to her but she decided to leave.

”You're going?” I asked, surprised. She didn't seem to be choppy or in a hurry, so that kid Anabelle could not have said something that upset her - I wonder what they discussed about, though.

”Yes, I'm an old woman and can't keep up with you young people” she excused herself as she got to her feet with the help of her walking cane.

”Alright, grandma. Give me seconds so I could escort you -” I told her straightening my clothes, trying to get on my feet.

”No, don't see me out, Maya. You have friends over ” She declined my offer.

”What nonsense!” I said, ”My friends would not object to me seeing my granny out ”

”Of course” Cecil and Emily supported me.

”I said I'm alright beside, my maid has already informed me of her arrival plus I have the best company with me,” Granny Octavia told me, referring to Anabelle who held her hand, smiling back at her.

What charm does this woman use? The old woman seems to have some kind of secret techniques she used to capture children's hearts. Previously was Isabella, now was Anabelle, tomorrow might be Pedro; who knows?

If it had been Isabella, I would have refused right away but Anabelle had a clean track of being a good kid, and also, she was humble and innocent. I mean, look at her, what kind of harm could that cute little kid inflict on someone?

”Alright” I rose to my feet and gave my Nana a long, warm hug which I concluded with a peck on her face,

”Thank you so much, granny”.

Left for me alone, I wouldn't want granny to return to that residence all alone but I don't have the power yet to take her away.

I could move-in with her, but I knew Kim's mother and her offspring, both were lionesses waiting to pounce on their prey which was me.

Once I stepped foot, in the name of cohabitating with Nana in that property which was financed by Angela, I was sure the awaiting predators would trap and try to do everything to keep me from escaping their clasps.

Moreover, even if I found a separate place for granny to stay with me from now henceforth, I knew the woman's personality like the back of my hand.

She would still go back to Angela and Kimberly after one or two of their tearful performance, that was just how soft she was - a trait I inherited from her.

”Come back right away” I tousled Anabelle's hair.

”Yes, aunt Maya!” She replied energetically, booming that smile that could melt the heart of even the toughest warrior.

Gosh, I wish my future kid would be as cute as her. Isabella wasn't bad though but I can't imagine seeing that sly smirk on the face of my kid - having one Isabella was already driving me crazy.

As soon as Granny left, we girls continued our gossip but my eyes would wander to the door from time to time to check if she had returned.

Annabelle came back as fast as she could and from the looks of things, ran to my apartment since she was sweating.

”You're back”

”Yes,” she heaved.

”Thanks for helping me out sweetheart. You can get a glass of chilled water from the refrigerator to calm yourself, alright?”

”Sure” she replied and left.

That was the last I heard from Anabelle but I didn't put many thoughts into it since she was probably hanging around with Pedro and Isabella.

”Congratulations, I heard you got a role in that movie - what was its name again?”  Cecil scratched the side of her head in thoughts.

”Finding Paradise” Emily answered before I could.

”Yeah, that's the movie. Netizens got their eye on that one which is sure to hit billions in the box office judging from the attention it's getting. You're quite lucky”

”Yeah, I'm lucky” I gave a smile that didn't reach my eyes because that reminded me of Eden and my epic failed proposal.

”Talk about you, I hear this season's collection is a blast”

Cecil was a popular fashion designer which was why she was quite busy and hardly had time for her son- she was quite in demand.

She was two years older than me, I was happy for her yet couldn't help but get envious of her great achievement sometimes.

Cecil sighed,” Trust me, Maya, it gets so overwhelming occasionally you might even think of giving up. I'm actually thinking of going on a break after this season and get to spend time with my son.

”My work has kept me away from him for too long that's it's beginning to bother me. I need to get active in Pedro's life and guide his footsteps as he grows up. Besides, dumping him on Isabella and Amanda is beginning to gnaw at my conscience”

”Oww, spoken like a true mother. This makes me miss my late mom” Emily wiped away invisible tears from her eyes with a finger.