Chapter 41 : Annual Gala

Adaora's father quietly walked in on them and said "goodafternoon sir how are" he was interrupted by Adaora's grandfather who said "i do not need your pleasantries where were you when all this was happening you better count yourself lucky nothing happened to my grand daughter" Adaora's mother spoke "daddy why are talking to my husband like that i don't like it" Adaora's grandfather replied "why won't i, please out of my way you two" with that he proceeded to the mansion's guest room.

The annual gala planning committee arrived the mansion in their exotic cars they were middle aged glamorous women they looked so shiny in their expensive designer clothes, they all walked into the mansion, they were seated in the grand living room waiting for Adaora's mother.

When Adaora's mother came down the stairs to the living room she also looked so shiny and glamorous in her dolce and gabbana dress, she gave the ladies air kisses on both cheeks and sat down, the head of the annual gala planning committee stood up with poise her name was Teressa.

Teressa had a lot on her mind she spoke to Adaora's mother in a rude but calm tone "a lot has being happening in this mansion from abductions to shots being fired in the air to the cops crawling everywere i don't think our prestigious annual gala should be held here" Adaora's mother stood up in anger and said "why Teressa, why are you saying all this you know the annual gala" she was interrupted by Teressa who said "i know it has being held in your home for years but with the recent events going on i do not feel comfortable here" some of the women from the annual gala planning committee said "yes your right".

Chapter 37 : The Hotel

Mike and Isabella walked into the hotel room suit, Isabella was amazed by how massive the room was she immediately went to hug Mike again and then she proceeded to go have her shower in the gold  bathroom, Mike went to join her but they did not have sex, Isabella wondered why Mike had never touched her not even a kiss on the lips.

When they got out of the shower they put on their bath robes and Mike said to Isabella "should i order room service" Isabella was only used to having sex in a hotel and they usually threw her out when they were done so she did not know what room service was she said "Mike what is room service" Mike looked at her and said "do you want to eat anything like have breakfast with me" Isabella was so happy she said "yes order room service" with that Mike did order a whole lot because he planned on staying in with his girl Isabella.

When they were done eating Isabella went to put on her clothes she really liked Mike and the way he treated her, she went to Mike to kiss him on his lips but Mike held her and said "i can't have sex with you" Isabella was a bit annoyed she said "why Mike i thought you like me" Mike then said "i would tell you why when we get back to Nigeria" Isabella said "okay" with that she went to lay on the bed alone.

Chapter 40 : Grandfather

Kenny was fond of his grandfather so was Adaora, they saw their grandfather and immediately went to give him a big hug, they were like babies around there grandfather Kenny spoke "grandad what are you doing here" his grandfather replied "well i heard what happened and i decided to come see my grand kids" he looked at Adaora and said "my angel how are you i hope they did not hurt" Adaora quickly interrupted him with a smile and said "grandad no i was saved at the nick of time".

Her grandfather felt a little relieved he then asked "by who my angel" Adaora replied "by my prince charming Tonye" Kenny was surprised he said "oh his your prince charming now i thought you didn't" he was then interrupted by his mother who said "who do we have here, daddy you did not tell me you were coming" Adaora's grandfather replied "do i need an invitation to come see my grand kids".

Adaora's mother said with a smile on her face "daddy you won't seize to amaze me" Adaora's grandfather replied "were was that your husband when all this was happening at the country club i presume gossiping with his friends" Adaora's grandfather did not really like Adaora's father, he felt his daughter married a goldigger, she could have married a man from a wealthy background just like she, but she would not, instead she married for love.

Chapter 36 : The Trip

After a week, Isabella packed her designer clothes into her bags, she was waiting on Mike to come pick her up so they could head to the airport, Mike then arrived with his driver in a very luxurious Suv, the driver went to Isabella, took her bags and put it in the booth of the Suv, Isabella kissed Mike on the cheek as usual and they drove away.

They arrived a private airport, their bags were being checked in by the concierge, Mike then said to Isabella "i have a surprise for you" Mike pulled out Isabella's green passport, Isabella almost screamed she said "my very own passport thank you so much" with that they proceeded to board his private jet.

Isabella had also never being on a private jet, so she she sat down on the soft leather seat while staring at the beautiful air hostess who brought her a glass of champagne, Isabella took the glass and said "thank you" Mike came and sat down beside her and said "your first time flying" Isabella said "yes Mike" he then placed his hand on her hand and said "don't be nervous am here" Isabella was so relieved.

Early the next day, they arrived a private airport in Monte Carlo, their bags were being put in a luxury Suv, Isabella and Mike entered the car and the driver took them to their hotel, when Isabella got out of the car, she could not believe she was in another country staying in a grand hotel, were only the wealthiest people of the world stayed, she thought to herself my nightmares are over.

Chapter 39 : Why Come Here

Samantha's hands were shaking while she was pointing the pistol at the security man, she was immediately tackled from behind by a stranger at the party the pistol fell to the ground and she was obviously subdued.

The security men came running towards a yelling Samantha to arrest her they also called the cops that were on their way, Kenny went towards Samantha and said "why did you come here, why embarrass yourself like this after all you did i am done with you" Samantha was handcuffed and was being taken way, she saw Adaora and her mother and let a loud scream she said "i would get you Adaora" Adaora and her mother were frightened.

The party was obviously over everyone went home Adaora also explained to her mother and father that Samantha was part of the people that abducted her, her father was furious he said "children of these days she's just as bad as her father chief Adebayo" Kenny wondered how he dated a woman like awful Samantha, he never loved her, she was always very controlling.

The next day Adaora's grandfather from her mother's side arrived the mansion, his expensive luggages were being taken into the guest room, he had just come back after vacationing in Mexico with his young wife, he got home they told him what had happened and he decided to come see Adaora and Kenny.

Chapter 35 : Monte Carlo

The waiter brought the champagne, poured it into their glass and left to get the meal, while they were sipping their drinks Mike asked Isabella if she liked the restaurant, Isabella said "yes i do is really nice" Mike held her hand and said "Isabella i like you a lot would you like to come to Monte Carlo with me" Isabella was surprised she was about to give him an answer then their meals arrived.

The waiter gently placed the meals on expensive plates in front of them and said "enjoy" he then left, Isabella just used a spoon to eat she was not used to this fancy lifestyle, Mike then asked again "would you come to Monte Carlo with me" Isabella thought about it for a minute and said "yes, when do we leave" Mike was excited he said "is next week to far" Isabella said "no next week is fine but i don't have a passport" Mike then said "don't worry i would handle that okay, do you like the meal" Isabella said "yes i do its so sumptuous".

Isabella had never being outside the country she was so excited, during the week Mike and Isabella had also gone luxury shopping for designer clothes, Isabella was now a proud owner of chanel and other designer clothes, shoes and bags he got for her.

Chapter 38 : Stranger

Samantha walked past the grand foyer and into the garden were the celebration was being held, she stood in the middle of everyone and immediately pulled out the pistol from her purse and fired three shots in the air, everyone was scared they quickly ran for cover.

One of the security men came towards Samantha with a rifle and said "put down the pistol" Samantha was not having it she pointed the pistol at the security man and said "stupid fools were is Adaora" the security man ordered her to put down her pistol again, Samantha was so angry she fired another shot in the air and said "if you do not produce Adaora you would be held accountable for what happens next" the security man put down his rifle and said "okay okay just calm down".

Adaora and her mother were in the wine cellar, they did not hear the shots being fired in the air, when they came out they wondered why every were was so quiet, they were about to proceed to the garden when one of the maids came from no were and said "madam don't go to the garden there is a manic out there" Adaora and her mother were very surprised Adaora asked "what manic" the maid replied "there is a young woman with a pistol firing shots in the air" Adaora and her mother were scared they quickly ran back to the wine cellar.