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Chapter 1

Me: Did you sleep well my baby?
Logan: No! He said taking his bowl of cereal.
Me (smiling): Don't worry sweetie. Go eat quickly, we leave in 20 min. Where is your schoolbag?
Logan: In the living room.
Me: okay. I say drinking my coffee.
I hurried to go to my room to get my bag where there are all my things. Today is also a big day for me too, because I have an interview in a big box in the place to occupy the position of private secretary to the CEO. It's not a big job, but I have to feed my son. I chose a decent outfit that goes well with my morphology so as not to appear too vulgar. I sat on my bed to put on my shoes then I went to join Logan who was already sitting in front of the TV.
Me: Logan, did you clear your bowl?
Logan: Yes mom. He said without looking away from the TV.
Me: Come on honey.
Logan: Mom is school important?
Me: Yes my heart. Its very important. Go get your bag!
We got out of the house and started walking to the IAI junction to catch the taxi. Logan goes to the school complex in Damascus. I don't hide from you that school is costing me the skin of the buttocks, but I am ready to have two jobs so that my son is in good condition, especially at the educational level, so that he becomes a responsible person tomorrow in society. It was 10mins away that we were able to find a taxi to take us to the front of Logan's school.
Me: Sweetie…You're having a great day, ok?
Logan: Thank you mom.
Me: Don't forget my darling... How are you a little boy?
Logan: I'm smart and brave.
Me: I'll be there at 5:30 p.m. ok?! Give me a kiss before you go.
Logan: But Mom, I'm a big boy!
Me: I don't care, you will always be my baby. I said giving him a kiss on the forehead.
I left him in front of his class, then I left the enclosure to get back into the taxi that was waiting for me. He dropped me off at Glace where the box was. When I arrive, I introduce myself to an old lady at the reception. She offers me to sit in the waiting room while waiting for my appointment. During the wait, I prayed in my heart that this interview would go well, because it was my last chance. At the same time, a lady came...
Lady: Leanne Akewa?
Me: It's me! I say standing up.
The lady (looking up): Hum, you have to follow me. Do you have your CV with you?
Me: Yes ma'am.
Lady: Okay.
She drove me to the office, where the interview is. She opened the door for me, and let me in first, and from there I noticed that there was a man in the room. She motioned for me to sit down with them so we could start the interview.
Gentleman: Hello Mrs. Akewa.
Me: Hello sir.
The gentleman: So, I would like to know why did you choose our company?
I decided to apply in your company due to your reputation and your stability.
The gentleman: Hum…ok then. Are you aware that you are applying for the position of private secretary to the CEO?
Me: Yes Sir, hence my presence today.
The gentleman: Very well… What are your qualities?
Me: I am a hard worker and an excellent coordinator.
The gentleman continued to ask me other questions, and he asked me my civil status. I replied that I am a single mother. I think the interview went well overall even if I felt the strange looks of the lady who accompanied us. But I was not there for her but to have this job. I left a little confident but not entirely reassured. It was 10 a.m., we finished the interview so I took the opportunity to go home to finish my wigs that I have to start wearing in a few weeks. When I got home, I put my bag on the sofa and noticed that the landline button was flashing red, which meant that I had received a message.
“Hello Leanne, This is Alexandre…I think you must be surprised to hear me, but I am informing you of my return to Gabon. I would like to see each other over lunch, because it's been a long time since we've seen each other. Call me when you have time. »
I had just heard the voice of the man I feared the most. That voice that pierced my heart so long ago. What did he want after all these years of absence?! All of a sudden I started to shudder when I realized that he was going to find out about the existence of his 7-year-old child.
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***** LEANNE AKEWA****
Hello everyone, I'm Leanne Akewa. I am 30 years old, and you have understood that I am the mother of a 7 year old little boy today. As for Logan's father, he left me long before I got pregnant. That's why he never knew Logan existed. Today, I raise it all and I am proud of it.
I won't hide it from you, I had a glorious childhood... My adoptive father died when I was very young, because yes I don't know anything about my biological father except that he's white. So my mom raised me on her own. Being the only child, my mother fought to provide for me. Unfortunately with the lack of means, I don't have to follow my university studies... That's why today I work hard to give the best to my son.
Valerie: How small is it? You show us a crumpled face like that?
Me: No, I was thinking about my life. I say, sorting the locks.
Valérie: Hum…Still nothing from your box?
Me: Still nothing. It's been at least a week since I had the interview but still no news.
Valérie: My friend, you are too pessimistic!
Me: No, I'm not. I'm just being realistic…1 week anyway.
Anne: I think you already have this job.
Me: Hmm, we'll see...
Currently, I'm at the hair salon with the girls and we're a bit busy today, because it's busy. Ah yes, I forgot to tell you that I am also a hairdresser. The salon where I currently work, and for my girlfriend Valérie who herself is a professional hairdresser. She offered me her job, 4 years ago when I couldn't find a job. But also as I have talent in this area it was a plus. In any case, she pays me well and sometimes she even gives me more.
Valérie: So what did the girls do tonight? Are we going on a little outing?!
Me: No thank you! I say continuing to braid the lady.
Valerie: And why is that?!
Me: It's the weekend, I need to rest. And who will keep my son?
Valérie: It's the weekend, we all need to relax. Also, for Logan you can leave him with Joaquim and Emilie… Liam will babysit them.
Me: Hmmm…I don't really know Valerie, I don't want to bother your husband.
Valérie: It's a little problem, girlfriend. I'll send the driver to pick you up tonight.
Me: Hmm okay then.
Anne: Entk what is sure, Leanne and I are not going home alone tonight. She said happily.
Me: You are crazy huh!
Anne: Crazy huh? Tell us, how long has it been since you've had a mougou?
There was silence in the living room as if everyone was waiting for my answer...
Me: Look don't piss me off!
Valérie: Leave my girlfriend alone. She said laughing.
We have resumed our tasks with our customers. Right now, is it wedding season or what? this is the second week that we are taking care of a bride with her bridesmaids. But in any case, the bride we have today is boring, I won't tell you and luck, it's not me who takes care of her. If not, I assure you she would have been out of here a very long time ago. I was about to finish doing the bun of one of the bridesmaids when a young woman entered the living room.
Ring!
Valérie: Hello Madam, would you like to?
The lady: Hello ladies, is it possible to have a haircut?
Valérie: Heuu…Leanne, you're almost finished, aren't you? She said turning to me.
Me: Yes, I'm done. Madame you can sit there, I'll be with you in 5 min.
This lady looked very haughty I can feel her… But in any case, I just hope she is not complicated because I am not in the mood today…
Me: What kind of haircut would you like Madam.
The lady: I ​​would like to have my hair cut a little boyish.
Me: Ok, do you want some coloring?
The lady: Hmm yes in gold…
Me: Okay then.
She wore a wig in it to make it easier for me. I undid her braids, then I asked her to follow me so that we could wash her head. Then after I finished, I made her hair curlers while she dried under her helmet. After 30min, I started doing the lady's headdress. I was focused on her head when she took her phone out of her bag which started ringing... I hear her arguing with the gentleman on the line. In any case, she picked up copiously until she even hung up on her.
Lady: Please, what is your first name? She said looking at me in the mirror.
Me: Leanne...
The lady: Leanne, very beautiful first name. She said smiling. You are married ?
Me no.
Lady: Why?
Me: I don't want to disrespect you but I don't really like talking about my private life with a stranger.
Lady: I ​​understand...
Me: It's good we're done... I say, wiping my hands on my apron.
Lady: How much will it be?
Me: 40 thousand….
She gave me 60 thousand by giving me her card that she wanted me to come and weave it at home. As normal, I do not move. I wanted to reply but she had already left the living room.
Anne: But who is the lady?
Me: Who knows?! In any case, if she wants me to move, I will have to increase the price huh.
Valérie: Ah yes, yes huh! Are you sure you don't know her? She said turning to me.
Me: No ford!
We finished at 5 p.m., Valérie offered to accompany me to pick up Logan at school so that we could go to her house directly. Arriving in front of his school, I got out of the car and as soon as he saw me he ran towards me to jump on me. I brought it up, and it was after 20 minutes that we arrived at the house.
Me: Logan, tonight you're going to sleep at Auntie Valerie's, okay?
Logan: Why?! He said sulking.
Me: It's just for tonight baby, and you'll see Joaquim and Emilie.
Logan: Ok… He said going to his room.
Valérie (laughing): Don't worry when they meet there, they'll quickly forget you.
I left Valérie in the living room, to go to my room to get ready for this girls' night out. I went to take a shower, then I went to my wardrobe in a towel to choose an outfit. Honestly, I was hesitant to put on a dress or pants. I opted for a long tight brown dress that I had never worn. I think you have understood it with my little means I like to take care of myself and I am not ashamed of my body. But this confidence, I did not have it right away. It was when I met Logan's dad that really boosted my floss confidence. He really taught me to take charge of myself... In short, I don't want to think about him for the moment...
Valérie: My friend, who do you want to kill that evening?!
Me: Tchiip does not start huh! I say laughing.
Valérie: But it's serious Leanne ... I feel that you will meet the man of your life tonight.
Me: Anything. I say rolling my eyes.
I headed to Logan's room who was putting on his shoes. I took her bag and then we left the house with Valérie. Mr. Logan was still sulking all the way from the house to Valerie's. It was after 20 minutes that we arrived at Valérie's. She lives in Angondjé in a beautiful big house. Her husband is an old white man who has a good job in the oil field.
Valérie is like a sister to me, because we grew up in the same neighborhood as me in Kinguélé. Arriving at her house, her children came to jump on me then they disappeared with Logan at the same time I took advantage of greeting her husband too. Valérie explained to him that we are going out tonight and that Logan will sleep here with the others. Apparently he doesn't mind…I stayed in the living room with Liam talking while Valerie got ready.
Valérie: Anne has just told me that she has reserved a table at the Mississippi, the restaurant in town there.
Me: Okay then. Logan?!
Logan: Are you picking me up tomorrow morning?
Me: Yes tomorrow morning, I'll be there my heart. I said giving him a kiss on the forehead.
Valérie: Children, no mess, huh! Honey anytime.
Liam: Have a nice evening. He said making a smake to his wife.
We left her house at 10 p.m. to arrive at the restaurant. It was crowded but Anne was inside when we arrived. She motioned for us to join her at the table.
Anne: Girls you are beautiful tonight!
Me: And you the same girlfriend. I say laughing.
Valérie: After the restaurants, I reserved a table for us at the VIP.
Anne: We saw the great Valérie Robert, always on the alert.
Valérie: You're sick, aren't you? She said laughing
We started eating in a good atmosphere. We were even offered a bottle of wine by men who were on the table right next to us. But sorry, it was not our style at least not for me. Valérie tell us her stories with her seducers, I tell you this girl is crazy. This is because only today she is married and has children. We left the restaurant, it was 11 p.m. We think it was a little too early to go to the VIP, so we took a detour to go get some ice cream at La Roma a Louis.
Anne: Tell me Leanne, isn't that the lady you did your hair that morning?!
Me: Oh yes. What is she doing here?
Anne: But her man is badly handsome, huh! She said, nudging me.
Valerie: Leanne….
I wasn't ready to see him even less today...I didn't know how to react but what I can tell you is that my eyes couldn't tear themselves away from him. He looked up and our eyes met. I couldn't see anything else around me... I couldn't see as far as him.
Valerie: Leanne, let's go! She said pulling me out of the restaurant.