Chapter 6

A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING Rosita was in the kitchen having some water when Nichole stepped in with a pretentious smile. " Rosie.." she called. Rosita turned and smiled, welcoming her warmly, not knowing her true intentions. 'Hm...Rosie?" She muttered, taking Rosita's hand into her. She held her hands pretending to regret accepting Mad. Flora's proposal and coming over. " I'm sorry for everything I have put you through. 'She said. 'I didn't know Clifford was married. It's never my intention to destroy such a beautiful and happy family." She went on, sounding a bit cunning. Rosita, thinking whatever Nichole was saying smiled, 'It's not your fault Nichole," She replied. 'I understand mum and I also know it wasn't your intention." 'Thank you Rosie–," Nichole uttered, reciprocating Rosita's smile. 'So can we be friends?" She question, staring expectantly at Rosita. The smile on Rosita's instinctively brightened, noticing Nichole's gaze. 'Sure dear." She replied. 'Thank you Rosie" She mumbled while hugging her. With her head over her shoulders, she gave a mischievous smile. 'You sure will never know what hit you Rosie" She said to herself. They shortly broke from their hug and smiled at each other once again. 'I will go now Rosie." Nichole spoke up. 'but how about I come by tomorrow so that we go for shopping for the baby?" She offered. 'Wow– Nichole, I will really appreciate that." Rosita replied amidst smiles. 'Thank you." "Then see you tomorrow" Nichole muttered, managing to gain Rosita's trust. IN THE LIVING ROOM After about 30mins, Clifford suddenly looked around and noticed Rosita and Nichole's absence. He got startled and asked Vanessa who was sitting next to him. 'Have you seen Rosita and Nichole?" He questioned. "I think Rosie went to the kitchen" She went on 'but I don't know of Nichole." She replied. " Okay, I will go check the kitchen if they are both there." He replied, shrugging to his feet. Clifford moved towards the kitchen feeling uncomfortable and hoping not to meet Nichole together with his wife. Just mid way, he saw Nichole coming from the kitchen. She looked seductively at him with a devilish smile on her face. She tried walking pass Clifford but he held her back. " What are you scheming?" He asked She smiled mischievously and stared at him. Just then, Clifford saw his wife approaching and let go off Nichole's hand. Rosita on seeing her husband, called out to him. " Oh sweetheart, you are here" " Yes dear," He replied. 'The family wants to take their leave and I couldn't find you in the living room so I came here to search for you." He hinted. "Oh okay, I'm here now. Let's go and see them off." she smiled. He held his wife and they both left to the living room. 'Cliff and Rosie," Lian muttered on setting eyes on them. 'I guess we will be living now. It's getting late, mum have to rest and so do you. It's been a long day for us all." Clifford and Rosita smiled and nodded in agreement. They bid their farewells and escorted them to the car. Clifford kept keen eyes on Nichole as they set to leave. Nichole noticed and smiled. As they drove off, Clifford and his wife returned to the house. She hugged and kissed her husband. " I'm so happy today and I missed our home too. I'm glad to be back and this time with a good news " said Rosita Clifford smiled and hugged his wife more. " And I missed you too Rosie. Now, go and freshen up whiles I get you something to eat." He replied. "Okay Sweetheart." Rosita replied and left to the washroom. Clifford sat on the sofa with the words of Nichole echoing in his mind. He looked worried and exhausted. " What is she scheming?" He wondered to himself. THE HOLLAND'S MANSION The car finally pulled up in front of the mansion and Lian helped his mum and Nichole out. "We will leave now mum" said Lian to his mother. "Okay sweetheart, take care and drive safely." replied Mad.Flora to his son. The workers came to welcome them on noticing their arrival. "Welcome back ma'am" They chorused. "Thank you." Mad.Flora and Nichole replied. They both set off to the dinning room to have dinner. Mad.Flora left to her room after dinner to have some rest and Nichole volunteered to see her off. "Mum, let me help you." She offered. Mad Flora agreed and she took her to her room and helped her to bed. "See you tomorrow mum." Nichole mumbled and left off to her room. CLIFFORD'S APARTMENT Clifford was in the washroom having his shower when his wife called from the bedroom. "Sweetheart.., what do you think about Nichole?" she asked. There was a short silence for a while as he dried himself up. He finally came out of the washroom and sat beside his wife, cuddling her in his arms. "I don't really know but I don't feel comfortable around her." He replied "Why dear?" Her eyes glanced up at him. 'She is a good person. She even promised to go shopping with me tomorrow." Clifford instantly felt uncomfortable hearing this. 'I don't think it's a good idea dear. I don't trust that woman." He answered which didn't go down well with Rosita. 'Sweetheart, calm down." She interrupted. 'I know her introduction caused a lot but she is a good person." Rosita went on as she tried to talk his husband out in painting Nichole black. THE HOLLAND'S MANSION Back in the mansion, Nichole sat in her room scheming what to do with Rosita. She thought for a while and dialed a number and a voice answered. " Hello.." The voice called out. "I have a job for you" Nichole replied and her mouth quivered into a smirk.