The exquisite cushion, the light filled chandelier, the glittering floor and the sophisticated ceiling which has an inbuilt light.
The spiral stairs that appeared as if she was in a presidential suite. It's not like she hadn't tasted wealth in the past, it's just that she hadn't tasted something so classical.
Ms. Cooker came forward and bowed slightly before the madam. Mr Foster had told her that his wife would be coming to the Mansion from the registry.
She should make everything in order. Her bedroom should be made ready for her and all the servants should be introduced to her.
Ella looked at the team of servants before her. She didn't look hostile but smiled when she saw the servants bow respectfully before her.
"Welcome madam. And congratulations on your wedding"Ms Cooker greeted, with respect.
"Thank you," Ella replied.
She looked at her wristwatch. It appears she is impatient. She needed to proceed to the hospital to see her mother at once.
She has to be there. And besides, she's yet to confirm if Alex was going through with his own part of the contract.
"I am Ms Cooker…." The cook introduced herself and so did the other servants. Ella smiled, her name is Cooker and she's a cook, with a coincidence.
The introduction was soon over and Ms Cooker said she would take Ella to her bedroom.
Ella was taken to the guest room and told,the boss had instructed that she would be staying there as her bedroom.
Ella thanked her. She soon pulled off the wedding dress and checked through the closet, she saw some dresses in the closet.
They are expensive clothes. She knew Alex had ordered it for her. Well, she doesn't have any clothes to put on.
She would just put it on and go bring her clothes from her home. She is not interested in Alex buying her clothes or putting in the clothes he bought.
In less than thirty minutes, the servants saw the madam stepped out of the room. She seemed to be in a hurry to go somewhere.
She was dressed in a plain but classic gown. Her hair that was in a bun had been released, as it cascaded down her shoulders.
She walked out of the mansion and started walking towards the road to get a cab. She got a cab and slides into it, taking her to the hospital.
By the time Ella arrived at the hospital, she was surprised to find Father Kaitano and Miss Kampala seated opposite the theatre.
Without asking, Ella knew her mother was already in the theatre, she's having the surgery. Her kidneys were going to be translated.
How did Alex get a donor that is compatible within the shortest time? She felt like screaming for joy.
But whatever, she would wait until the surgery is over and successful. Only after then can she be filled with so much excitement.
"Ella my child" father Kaitano called, beckoning to her to come over. Ella quickly changed her happy mood and looked pitiful.
When she heard father kaitano's words, Miss Kampala looked sideways and saw Ella standing a few distance from them.
"Ella" Miss Kampala also called. Ella walked closer to them. They both felt sympathy for Ella.
They knew Ella had deposited some money that is why the doctors proceeded to go ahead with the surgery. Such a responsible daughter that Sarah has got.
They stood up and gave Ella a hug. Ella's eyes became moist. She found so much love coming from the hug she got from them both.
"I know you will definitely do whatever you can to save Sarah. You are such a sweet girl Ella" Miss Kampala commended her.
"Thank you for standing by my mom at such a critical time of her life" Ella appreciated in return.
She had thought it would be just her and her mother alone. But Miss Kampala had been standing by them right from the previous day when the incident happened.
"How are you doing, my child?" Father Kaitano inquired, holding Ella by her shoulders.
The father felt so much pain that this child had to suffer so much at such a tender age. She is a good child and that's the only reason Sarah had survived till that day.
From what he could guess, she must have gone around sorting for money to pay the deposit for the surgery.
"I'm doing fine, father," Ella replied.
Ella lied. They all know she isn't doing fine. At Least not with what she is currently going through.
"May the Lord save Sarah's life and grant you both a happy long life" Father blessed Ella.
"Amen" Ella appreciated.
Soon father Kaitano said he had to return to the parish. If Ella needs his presence again, she should feel free to call him at once.
Ella appreciated his kind gesture and prayers. Father Kaitano soon left, leaving Ella and Miss Kampala behind.
Ella sat and fixed her eyes on the red light of the theatre. She wished she could walk through the door and find her mother on the surgery couch.
Her mother would survive, yes, she would scale through. This is the greatest battle of her life and she believes her mother will win.
Yes,she will definitely win in this battle and she will come out strong. Ella's thoughts were all fixed on her mother.
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Bill waited all night and till the next morning, he was still waiting for Ella to call him, to compromise and give him a chance to be with her for one night.
But it's two days now and Ella didn't call her. Is she stupid, does she want her mother to die?
What kind of a woman was Ella? What use would her virginity do to her when her mother's life was at stake?
She's so dumb.
And yet, she would go about, proclaiming so much love for her mother. How can she say she loved her mother when she cannot make any sacrifice for her?
He can't call her and he is never going to give her the money. She must be willing to let him have his way with her.
There's nothing like free lunch.
Oh Ella, just one night is all he wanted, just one night.
In the hospital, Few hours later, the theatre light suddenly went off….