"Mammy Lena, before I inform the village chief about our relationship. There are a few other things that I need you to know," looking at Mammy Lena, Calista who had formulated a grand sche in her mind, suddenly said.
Mammy Lena, hearing that, nodded, agreeing to whatever was going to be said next.
"Like I have said earlier, I am married and my husband is Orson. He is not here at the mont. In fact, he might never co back, but who knows? This is sothing that the two of us know. Just like you, he appeared one day, and I took him in.
To the villagers, they know that he is my childhood fiancé and since you will be my nanny, you will be soone very close to . And as such a person, you need to be aware of what is happening in my life.
So, rember that his na is Orson, and we have known each other from a young age. We got separated and finally reunited later. As for why you didn’t co to see all this ti. It’s because I ran away from ho, not wanting to be forced to marry soone that I didn’t love.
Just never spill where I ca from. Let’s keep it mysterious until the very end. The most important thing at the mont that you need to know, another reason why I want you to stay with is that ...." With her eyes softening, Calista couldn’t help but place her warm hand on her belly making Mammy Lena’s eyes sparkle, "I am pregnant. And I really need soone to help . This is my first and probably last child. I don’t want to take chances."
"Boom!"
"Badum. Badum. Badum."
As if there were fireworks in her head, Mammy could hear the explosions and her heart thumping loudly with excitent.
This was soone she just t and yet the news of the child made her feel as if she was the maternal grandmother.
She had taken a liking to Calista already and the news of the baby even made her happier. Wasn’t this what people called double blessings?
"Miss ..... you!" her voice trembled as she looked at Calista, her eyes tearing up with imnse joy and Calista seeing that couldn’t help but sigh with relief. "I am touched and overwheld. Thank you for trusting . I will take care of you nicely. Although I didn’t manage to raise my mistress’s child, she lost. I managed to help raise her other children and grandchildren. So be at ease. I will serve you the best I can!" her voice was very convincing.
Calista hearing that bead as she found Mammy Lena’s remarks very assuring and convincing. ’Then I will leave myself in your care!"
Mammy Lena cheered upon hearing that as well.
"However, before we get too excited, Mammy, you need to know that I will not tolerate being used or betrayed. Whatever happens in our house remains here. There will be strange things happening but be rest assured, no harm will befall you.
There are two kids of mine here. I have two pets. Whitey, you have seen him and the other is called Blackey. You will see him when he wants to be seen. When you see him, don’t panic. As long as you don’t an any harm to , no harm will fall on you!" Calista spoke mysteriously as she recalled how naughty Blackey loves playing at tis.
There were several tis he spooked villagers, especially those who had malicious intentions towards her before.
Mammy Lena was born and raised in an influential family, so she knew a lot, especially when it ca to keeping household secrets. As a re slave, having loose lips would result in death. Who wanted to die?
Besides, which family didn’t have secrets?
So, when she heard Calista’s warning, in fact, she was relieved and happy that Calista had told her in advance than to shock her surprisingly. At least now she would know where to start, what to do, and where to stop.
"I will keep your words to heart, Miss!"
"I hope that will be the case. Anyway, let tell you more of what you should be aware of before those girls co!" Calista said smilingly before she continued to explain in detail what she expected from Mammy Lena.
"I am running a restaurant so I spent most of my ti there recently, however, I still have a few more projects that I am running ..."
Suddenly Calista started telling Mammy Lena about the factory, dorms, clinic and the workshops she was planning to do.
She even told her about her best friend Susan, as well as her first marriage and her relationship with the neighboring village where she used to stay. That was done in case those people ca to find trouble with her.
She didn’t want the older lady to ss things up for her.
When Mammy Lena heard about the many things that Calista was doing, she was reminded of her mistress. Her mistress was always restless and busy doing this and that, and everything she had done not only brought benefits to the family but also helped the community.
Everyone back ho knew her as a saint, and the current king even gave her a noble title. Seeing and knowing what Calista was doing, Mammy Lena couldn’t help but have her thoughts wander.
As they were in the middle of chatting, the voice of Susan cut the conversation in half.
"Cali! I am here!"
Calista, hearing Susan calling like that, shook her head helplessly as she wondered why the other always did that every ti she ca to her place.
However, her eyes brightened up, knowing that sothing good must have co from Ma Susan. The older lady had been busy preparing nice food for her all the ti, and she always felt grateful.
"I am in the kitchen!" Calista called back, giving Susan directions to where she was.
Monts later, Susan knocked lightly on the door before letting herself into the kitchen before Calista could say anything.
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