Smiles was stunned to see the beautiful mansion with ocean blue paint all over.
She didn't know her mom was this rich until now, her mouth hung wide open as she took in the amazing view before her.
"You leave here alone?" Asked to smile as she turned to Fiona.
"Yes, it's mine." Fiona pulled her to the sofa, "get some rest while I prepare you a delicious and nutritious lunch" she said, heading to the kitchen.
"You know I can work right? It's not like my tummy is that big" Smiled didn't understand why she was treating her like a princess.
She can't possibly stay idly all day, no way can happen.
Fiona chuckles, "Yes I know, and I don't mind doing all the work. Moreover, the maids are here to help out. I don't want you working," she says and disappears into the kitchen.
Smiles weren't satisfied, she tries her best to stay out but it seems like the sofa keeps tinkling her butt, urging her to get up.
Giving in, she walked herself to the kitchen and stood by the door.
"I don't mind helping," She said, smiling.
Fiona frowned, "what did I say?" She asked me to walk to her.
"That you don't like me working" Smiles repeat.
Fiona nods in satisfaction, "Yes, yes… and that only means you should get your ass back to that sofa" She holds her gently, leafing her back to the sofa.
Smiles pouts, "I can help Mom, I'm not that weak" She stretches out her arms to show how strong she is, "Moreover, my babies ain't that weak, right angels" She rubs on her tummy behaving as if listening to something, "you see, they ain't complaining either." She happily informs.
"Mom, please. It's been like forever and I really want to spend every moment with you doing all the things I have always wished for" Smiles begs, putting on puppy dog eyes.
Fiona sighed, there was no way she couldn't refuse her." Fine, but I get to do all the hard work" she said, and they both got back to the kitchen.
Smiles could only smile seeing how defeated she was, "it's not like the work is too hard, I'm sure chopping spice and onion won't kill a pregnant girl, will it?" She asked and stood before the table, ready to get herself exhausted.
Fiona shakes her head, knowing she will never be able to stop her. It's not like she minds, Smiles reminds her so much of her younger self when she was pregnant and homeless.
They got themselves busy, making sure the food tasted as good as heaven.
When they are done, they serve the food at the diner and start devouring it like there is no tomorrow.
Smiles were famished but not as compared to the previous day. Lately, she is becoming hungrier with a large appetite and she doesn't like it.
"What's wrong?" Fiona asked upon seeing her not eating.
"Is it ok to feel ravenous? I mean, my appetite lately has been on its extreme and I fear I might get fat as a result of overeating" Smiles complains.
Fiona couldn't help but laugh, It's very ok to feel that way, my love, you are pregnant remember and not only for one but two, hence you ought to eat three times more than normal " she explained. " And don't bother about getting fat, you can start your weight exercises as soon as you give birth, I will make you you get one of the best coaches for that"
Hearing her, Smiles was happy." Thanks Mom" she appreciated, and gulped down her food without a care in the world.
"How did you get to be this rich after everything that happened?" Smiles asked, she's been wondering, asking herself so many questions but could relate to any.
"I mean, I know you might have lost everything a long time ago," she says, "I know I am interfering in your personal life and I shouldn't" She didn't know why but she felt like it was wrong to ask.
"It's ok, I will answer. You have the right to know" Fiona quietly places her utensils on her plate, picks on the table napkin, and wipes away the food particles and oil around her mouth.
"I told you I was in the hospital for God knows how long right?" She asked, Smiles nodded in response.
"Danny Winston was the one that helped me, he saved me and helped me with my search" Fiona paused, taking in a deep breath. "After years of being with him, we got married. By then, his company wasn't this big and mighty, it was in an average ranking. Together, we build the Winston Mega enterprise" she explains.
"I know you are wondering why you haven't seen him since you came. That's because he is dead, it's been a year now" Fiona said, feeling sad.
At first, she didn't have a choice but to marry Danny but with time, she came to see the hood in and the gentle side of him. Too bad life decided to take him away from her, but it wasn't all that bad.
So many times she has sought to pay back the evil all those people did to her but he never allowed her. For Danny, he believes life isn't all about revenge. But Fiona couldn't see herself forgiving anyone.
His death was her only freedom and liberty to torture all those responsible for her pain, and that, she is happily doing.
"I'm so sorry" Smiles takes the seat by her and pulls her into a tight hug.
"It's ok, I'm used to the pain," Fiona said honestly. There is nothing in this life that will make her cry more than she already has, maybe there is, in the future but now, she doesn't see one anytime soon.
"You are a brave and strong woman, I don't think I would be able to take it if I were in your shoes" Smile honestly tells her.
Fiona chuckles, "Normally, it seems impossible but when you find yourself in it, you ought to fight to keep on leaving hoping tomorrow favors you. Just like you, I'm sure you didn't see yourself going through these hard times" she explains.
"right! And now, I see myself holding on a lot better than I would have imagined" Said Smiles, smiling.
"With no further delay, let's get my grandchildren well-fed before they start crying and kicking" Fiona jokes, she reaches for Smiles's plate, takes a spoonful of food, and feeds her.
With a smile, Smiles open up and accept it.