Chapter 32: Chapter 32

..........STEVE........

I returned to the bedroom to see Tessy still on the bed humming a song. She quickly spared me a glance when she noticed my presence.

"Hey..." I muttered and approached her.

I sat next to her and she closed her eyes.

"I don't know why I feel so unhappy, right now. Do you think I should have done everything I could to finish school or..I should have just - ignored you when you talked about educated women? Because I can't seem to make a decision...I wish I was someone else too" I mumbled feeling perturbed.

"Tessy? Do you know the university my mom went to and graduated from??" I asked quietly gazing at her.

She shook her head dolefully.

"I don't. But I think it's quite a big and extinguished university where their fees are as twice as the price of this house!" She said hysterically and I chuckled.

"You're wrong, dear. She didn't attend any university" I revealed and she gasped.

"What?!!" She asked flabbergasted.

"Yeah...She got married to my father immediately she left high school. The whole plan was that he would pay off the necessary fees she needed for university after their wedding because my father desperately needed to bring a woman home to his parents. Well, mom got pregnant so she had to wait till the baby's due. Unfortunately, she had a miscarriage which got her shattered for months. She went through a few other complications before I was finally born. She decided not to go back to school since dad inherited his father's companies and there was enough wealth..." I narrated holding her hand.

"I can't believe she isn't that educated. I couldn't even tell from her smartness and literate moves. She's amazing!" She remarked smiling broadly.

"She's my role model, Steve. She's the best there is" She added as a tear slid down her right cheek.

"Tessy?...are you alright??" I asked perfunctorily.

"Yeah...I just feel bad about the miscarriage. You must be really special to her" She replied as her brows arched up.

"Yes, we are very special to her. And speaking of my mother, she's downstairs preparing breakfast---"

"What?!!" She screamed jumping out of the bed. "And you didn't tell me, Steve..." She groused running to the bathroom.

I stood up and followed her in.

"Why is she making breakfast, anyway? Did she invent a new recipe???" She asked fixing her bath.

"I have no idea but she means business. She wants us to eat together. She probably have good news" I replied shrugging my shoulders.

She squirmed slightly past me to get her night robe which was hanging on an arm chair next to the bed.

"Oh! I can't wait to show her Andrew's little growing tooth. She'd be so thrilled!!" She squeaked rushing back to the bathroom.

"All thanks to me. I grew quite fast..." I boasted and puffed up my muscles so she could see.

"Quit bluffing and get in the shower. We need to help your mom" she ordered with a giggle.

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............TESSY..........

Steve and I arrived downstairs at the dining room where Steve's parents were seated.

His mom looked so ravishing with the heavy jewelries she wore. I didn't feel it but I'm sure it's got weight just by mere sight of it.

"Good morning, mom and dad" I greeted taking a sit next to Steve.

"Oh! Tessy! You look gorgeous. Please, bring me my grandson!!!" She squealed and the maid gently took him from me.

She carried him to his grandmother who took him with a lot of affection and happiness.

"Andrew" She called his name staring into his beautiful face.

Andrew just stared at her like he knew who she was.

"Morning, Tessy. How have you been?" Steve's dad asked over the table..

"We've been good" I replied taking up the napkin.

"That's exactly what I wanted to hear. A 'we' and not an 'I' because you three has become one family. And you represent each of them. You share a special bond that can never be broken...I'm so happy to see that the marriage has turned into a success after all. I remember arguing with my wife that this was going to be a big mistake but then - I thought about the child. It would be cruel to create a hole that a father or a mother should have filled In his heart. So, that's why I'm glad today that Andrew doesn't lack the love he needs for survival..." He explained and I could feel my cheeks redden.

This feels so good to hear!...

Steve's mother added a few things and we started eating. The food was simply delicious and my only wish was that I could learn how to make something so good like this, sometime...

I'm sure his mom won't mind.

As breakfast went on, Steve cracked jokes and we laughed till we are almost choked by the bits of our food.

The conversations were so interesting that I wished it could be like this all the time.

"Tessy, how would you like to write a book about yourself?" Steve's mom suddenly asked and I went numb.

"A book about myself?" I asked inaudibly.

"Yes, we have a couple program we are planning on launching in two months and I want your story to be on the outline of phenomenal women. And also, I'll need you to be my executive director during the program. You'll get to meet with different women of different standards. You'll partner with them and give them tips on how to live happily with their partners" She explained softly.

"But ma'am, what makes you think I know all this things. I've just been married for a year and few months" I admitted, getting a bit worried.

She chuckled and looked up.

"Its like you don't know who Steve was before you got married. He messed around with a lot of ladies and he'd never have them twice. God! He was so hard to change. In fact, I gave up! I wasn't able to tame him and I secretly pitied you after you both got married cause I know exactly what he's capable of but then - look at you two...I'm sure he doesn't have the spunk to cheat on you. So, you'll teach other women how you did it, alright..." She stressed giving me a wink.

"Mom....." Steve stressed covering his face with his palms.

I'm sure he must feel guilty and embarrassed.

His father chuckled too.

"Alright, ma'am. I'll accept your offer" I said extremely excited.

I just got a job!!...

"I hope its not gonna stress her out. We have a baby to take care of, you know" Steve chipped in and I sighed.

"Steve...I can do this. Trust me" I groused placing my hand in his which was on the table.

"That's great!" His mom giggled.

I was finally starting to see the brave and happy me again without thinking about the fact that I'm a housewife. This people accept me for who I am without criticizing my educational level. I'm so full of love that I could explode.

Like, they say...always be yourself and try not to compare with anyone else. Because we are unique and would progress when our time comes. I'm Tessy - Wife of Steve, mother of Andrew and best relationship counselor there is.

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