💝____ ELLA PERKINS ____,💝

I woke up when I heard a knock on my door. I scrubbed my eyes lazily and yawned. I removed the duvet from my body and hopped down. Still scrubbing my eyes as the door opened.

"Oh my gosh! Riya..you don't need to do this, isn't it too much? I said as she comes in with a tray of hot chocolate and waffles.

"Morning Sunshine...Did you sleep well? She asked giving me the beautiful bright smile she has always worn on her face.

"You always know it whenever I'm peekish, Hand it over...I'm not a baby again, remember we're adults now" . I rolled my eyes.

"Ohhh... you're still a baby, remember I'm few years older than you". She smirked as I hit her butt playfully.

We headed towards my bed. She placed the tray on my reading table as I sat down on my bed. She sat beside me too.

"I told you not to wear this maid dress again...you're not a maid, Riya". I frowned holding her hand as we stared at each other .

"C'mon...eat your breakfast before it gets cold or do you want me to feed you? She said jokingly standing up to bring the tray.

"Thanks..." I collected it appreciatively and sat like a monk on my bed.

"Hmmm...you know how to prepare my own special Hot Chocolate , that's why you're the best sis". I shut my eyes and opened them in excitement.

"Anything for you". She smiled .

Riya has been more like a sister to me and I can do anything for her. She started working as a maid here when her Mom retired . She has to fend for her family as a little girl . I really pity her. We grew up together in my house. Dad doesn't really like her, I don't know why tho'.

(Knocks)

"Yeah..come in". I said mouthful as I sipped the last drop of hot chocolate tea from the mug

"Let me leave,I think it's your Daddy". Riya said politely .

"No...no..no, you're staying, fine ,it's Dad and we're his daughters".

"No...it's fine I can stay outside". She said as I held her hand still insisting.

"Good morning Princess". Dad came inside still in his pyjamas as Riya stood up from my bed instantly.

"Morning...si...sir". She stammered.

"Hi Dad, Riya had made breakfast for me... she's-".

"Riya, excuse us please". Dad said moving close to me.

"But Dad? I frowned .

"Riya? Out please!". He ordered and she went out.

"Dad what was that for? When would you regard Riya as your own daughter? I fumed.

"Riya? My daughter? He scoffed .

Anyways....I'm not here for those stuffs , I want to discuss something that is more valuable to your life than you thinking about Riya, you're not getting any younger so after your college I need you to know the techniques of handling my office, meaning you'll start working there till I retire". Dad said.

"Office , work? Dad...I'm still 20 . My eyes widened as I stood up from the bed pacing up and down.

"C'mon, Ella...I followed my father to his office when I was just 8 and I've learnt the techniques. It became easier for me to adapt when I was of age.

"Fine... I've heard you, I'll think about it". I rolled my eyes.

"Ella Perkins, He stood up and touched my shoulder.

I faced my opened window with my hands across my breast.

It has become his habit of calling my full name anytime he's serious.

"I'm proud of the woman you're becoming, If your Mom was still alive I know she would have been so proud of you ". He said as his eyes glistened in tears.

"Dad...It's been 20 years now since Mom left us to another world, she wouldn't like it if you fall sick all in the name of thinking about her, your health is at risk Pops". I faced back and held his hands.

"I miss her so much , I wished she was here, I wished we could raise you together...I...I wish"

"Dad? Please, Stop, Okay? I'm okay, I'm fine... I grew up without Mom and you raised me to be a fine young woman...I can handle what you want me to handle and I promise I'll always make you proud". I hugged him tight.

😡 RIYA'S POV 😡

Arrant nonsense. I left the room immediately her father entered. I don't know why he detests me so much if he's gonna be an hindrance to my mission I'll take him away as soon as possible.

I stayed behind the door to listen to their conversation.

Ella is just so foolish to think I'll be her sister. Such a big fool.

Oh, really... you want her to take over your company while I'm here. You want me to serve your family as a maid for life and that's not gonna happen.

I need to think and act fast.

Anyways, I've got no time to waste. I can't wait to do what I'm supposed to do and end everything My Mother started once and for all.

I was lost in thought when my phone beeped. I ran to my room to check who the caller is.

📞Hello,

📞Riya...what the hell are you still doing? You're wasting my time! . The voice yelled at me and I recognized the voice at once.

📞Mom, this would be the fifth number you'll be using. I said

📞 That's none of your business young lady

📞Okay... whatever

📞Do the job I told you to do or I hire another person who is very capable to do it for me.

📞 C'mon... I'm up to the task afterall I took after you, I can always do it since you've done it before. Trust me Mom , I won't fail you

📞 You better don't, good bye!

📞Bye Mom. I ended the call

I need to think and act fast.

But what do I do? I can convince Ella to do anything I want but what will be very good, Riya... think well.

Yes, I've got the best plan.

Hahahahaha....Ella Perkins, your doom awaits you

I laughed evily.

To be continued....

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