The table is filled, extra chairs were also added, to contain everyone. The Anete extended family elders are busy having a meal.

Mr. Anete had three brothers who were all married with kids, and two sisters. Tamunoemi Clinton, who is married to one of the top and most influential politicians in the country with four kids, and Monica Anete, who is into modeling. She was one of the popular models in the county. Mr. Anete had three younger brothers, Mr. Gabriel Anete who was into oil and gas, Mr. Terrence Anete, a business tycoon and Nengi, the youngest who is a musician.

Per family tradition, they always had a get-together at the end of the year at his house.

"The food is delicious!" Mrs. Clinton comment while she takes a spoon full of the Jollof, she turns to her sister-in-law with a cheeky smile. Meanwhile, The men who seemed like they were done with their food got up, as usual, the brothers were going to catch up with one another.

The children were probably in the guest sitting room or main room, they had already eaten their meals.

"Thank you!" Boma responds with a smile.

"Monica, I love your outfit." Dami, Gabriel's wife says with all sincerity. She could see Monica's eyes lit up.

"It's Mariana Krevan's latest design. You know I don't wear rubbish." Monica says observing Boma closely. Boma who could feel her hot graze drops her spoon and faces her.

"I thought as much." Mrs. Clinton says to her sister.

"Please dear, you will have to link me to your designer. I really love this. This is creative. It's beautiful." Uchechi, Terrence's wife comments.

"My designer is Chloe Krevan. Mariana Krevan's younger sister." Monica comments.

"Wow! I have heard of her. She is quite popular." Uchechi who seemed engrossed with what Monica was saying nods her head.

"Of course. You know I don't settle for less. That's why some persons can't beat me, no matter how much they tried." Monica says with mock laughter, obviously throwing a quick glance at Boma.

"I need something like this." Uchechi says.

"I will introduce you to her on my 35th birthday, by February next year. Hope you will be present?" Monica asks.

"Are you throwing a party?" Dami asks while she drops her fork.

"Yes. I have been meaning to tell you something Sister Boma!' Monica says directly to Boma. Grabbing everyone's attention.

"What?" Boma who knew Monica was going to say something that will get on her nerve asks.

"Your event planner this year. Please don't give him such a contract again. Sorry to say, but your party was a total flop." Monica says.

"Excuse you?" Boma asks with a raised eyebrow.

"Boma, she didn't really mean it like that, you know how Monica can be, she doesn't know how to choose her words." Mrs. Clinton says to her sister-in-law, obviously trying to control the fire which seemed to be building up.

It was no news that Boma and Monica never vibed. Monica and her other sister inlaws never had issues, but with Boma, it was different. Their enmity was too much.

"It should better be!" Boma says with a stern look.

"I will be featured at Macrina del Rico this year!" Monica says totally ignoring the previous topic.

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"Miss high and mighty!" Ibinabor chides while she joins Wendy on the couch. Wendy throws her a quick glance, before focusing on her phone.
"You didn't even bag the first prize in class, not to talk of the overall. Where is that aura of yours? I mean that pride. Feeling like you are superior to others, but girl you aren't." Ibinabor concludes with a sly smile.

"I didn't get first place, I came second place, which is a total shame to me." Wendy turns to Ibinabor. "From JSS one till now, it's the second time, this is happening to me, to me it's a failure to me, but to some people, it's victory," Wendy says with a smile that didn't meet her eyes.
"Ibinabor, have you ever come first tenth before? You shouldn't be talking to me because you are clearly below me. I only relate with smart asses, not a dumb, daft idiot whose only achievement is two successful abortions." Wendy says not breaking eye contact, she could see Ibinabor's facial expression harden. Which she is quick to mask off with a smile.

"Like you are any better." Ibinabor attacks.

"Once again, I have proved to be better and smarter than you are. Your brain is just empty Ibinabor. If you are so foolish to let yourself get pregnant twice..., "

"Please, adjust. I want to sit!" Clara says directly to Ibinabor.

"Like, this is the only seat in this house!" Ibinabor half yells.

"Hey watch it. You don't have the right to talk to me using such a tone." Clara attacks.

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"Merry Christmas!" Homa says immediately Wunmi opens the door.

"Best wishes!" Wunmi who was clearly on her way out says.

"Thank you!" Homa says before walking into the room.

"Merry Christmas bestie," April calls out with a smile, while she folds some of her clothes and puts them into another bag.

"Best wishes. Are you both leaving today?" Homa asks now joining her.

"No! On the 28th or 29th!" April responds casually, making Homa turn to her with a weird look.

"It's still three to four days away, and you are seriously packing." Homa chides.

"I love being on point and time."

"Oshey, Accurate Timekeeper!" Homa jokes, while she litters the clothes on the floor.

"Chiburoma wants us to follow her to Everyday tomorrow." Homa smiles.

"Be serious!" April smiles.

"She is dating this yahoo guy currently, that one is not my business. As far as there is ego." Homa laughs.

"It's when they use your sister for.., "

"Oya, it's okay." Homa who knew April wanted to say something negative interrupts.

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Wendy runs downstairs, to see what was going on. The noise coming from the sitting room was really nothing to write home about.

Wondering what was going on she runs downstairs.

"Monica, provide my child." Kelvin who looked like he had lost his patient yells.

"I said, Wendy, isn't here," Monica responds sharply. Meanwhile, Wendy inhales sharply, she didn't know if she should go back to her room or do talk to her dad. She attempts to get back t her room when she hears her name.

"Wendy!"

"Wendy, what are you doing outside. I thought I told you specifically not to leave your room?" Monica who looked like she was burning in rage asks. Making Wendy shiver with fear evident on her face.

"Baby, go in there and get your things. In fact don't pick anything. Get into the car." Kelvin says directly to Wendy.

"Wendy, if you move an inch," Monica calls out in a daring tone.

"Monica, do you know I can sue you for this? This is court order. Wendy is supposed to spend half of her holidays with me." Kelvin says.

"She is no longer a child. Who gave birth to her? Kelvin who gave birth to her? She is my child. We don't need you." Monica half yells. "Wendy gets inside," Monica yells.

"Wendy is coming with me!" Kelvin says obviously ready for anything.
Meanwhile, Wendy lets the tears in her eyes flow freely.

"Wendy if you dare follow your father, better don't think of coming back to this house," Monica says with rage.

"She doesn't need you, Monica stop making yourself too important, we both know you aren't. She has a father, " Kelvin says.

"Who has been taking care of her?"

"Monica, I never begged you to do so, she is my child. I can provide whatever she needs. You can keep your filthy money to yourself. I don't want my child turning into a whore like you." Kelvin blurts out.

"Dad!" Wendy calls out, in tears. She noticed how pale her mum suddenly looked.

"Mr. Kelvin, you have no right to come here and insult my mother, in her own house." Kenny who walked in the same time Kelvin made that statement, says clearly not smiling.

"You want to go with your child, take her. No one is holding you. But never ever call my mother names or you will leave to regret it." Kenny threatens obviously not losing eye contact with Kelvin who just laughs.

"Look at this little brat!" Kelvin chuckles. "Monica, honestly. I can see a criminal, just like his father." Kelvin says with a tight face. Meanwhile, Kenny attempts to move closer to Kelvin but gets stopped by his mother.

"Enlighten your bastard about me," Kelvin says staring directly at Monica.

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