*****SHADOWS FROM THE PAST***** EPISODE 16 Raymond drove into the big exclusive Douglas estate which was voted the largest in the country. Inside the estate stood many mansions and low cost houses which were all occupied by the Douglas and their staffs. Chief &Mrs Douglas occupies one of the numerous mansion alongside their only daughter, Atinuke who just returned from the states after studying Business Administration. Their only son occupies another big bungalow where he is living the life of a typical bachelor even though he has many maids and servants at his disposal. Instead of driving into his own apartment he diverted his car towards his parent’s mansion which was presently occupied by his mother alone. “Good evening mum.” He said in prostration. “Hello darling.” Mrs Bianca Douglas replied pulling him up. “How are you mum?” “As you can see am fine.” Bianca replied. “I came here to say hi and pick up a book from dad’s library.” Raymond said as he stood up just when one of the maid servant served him snacks and juice. “Son we need to talk.” Bianca said. Raymond knew at once what his mother wanted to talk about seeing how serious she looked. “Am coming mum.” He said as he hurriedly left the spacious living room to his father’s library which was stocked with books by philosophers, tips for a successful business and books explaining extensively on leadership. He picked three books and locked the library. “Raymond.” Bianca called. “Yes mum.” he replied. He could see how serious his mother was, so he dare not make mistakes. “Do you realise that you are not getting younger anymore?” she asked. He kept quiet as he was staring at his mother knowing where the discussion was heading to. “All your mates are married, the few that are yet to get married are engaged already. Am sure you don’t have a girlfriend talkless of bringing anyone home for marriage anytime soon.” She continued. Raymond laughed at the mention of girlfriend. “Tell me, are you afraid of talking to them? I can arrange good girls who’ll be you life partner and a good daughter-in-law.” she said. “Mum. Am still working on it. I’ll bring your long awaited daughter-in-law very soon. Just give me time to work things out.” Raymond pleaded. “You can’t do two things at a time. You can’t be overseeing your father’s business empire and still be on the look out for a decent girl. You have to drop one for now.” She advised. “I’ll talk to dad tomorrow. We’ll draw out a conclusion.” he said hoping his mother will drop the topic which she did much to his suprise. Then he realised how much he was hungry. “Anything here to eat? Am famished.” he announced. “Your wife should be able to get that for you.” She replied. “Mum!” he exclaimed laughing. “No, assuming you are married, your wife…..” she was saying when his phone rang thereby cutting her short. Raymond picked his phone and spoke with the caller for the next ten minutes during which Mrs Douglas exited the living room and ordered one of the maids to serve Raymond what to eat. –NEXT EPISODE PROCESSING
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