Damian: (Thinking) It seems she loves him, she listens to him, and trusts her father very much.

(then he asks) Do you remember what your father told you about me..?

Eva: He told me to trust you, that you're a good father, and you love me just like my mom does.

Damian: Don't worry, my child, your father hasn't lied to you, all you need to do is listen to what your father told you.

THE NEXT DAY.

Eva wakes up early in the morning, has breakfast, then does some household chores. Around noon, she has lunch and reads books, and later in the evening, her mother returns from work. A luxurious Rolls Royce enters the elegant mansion, and Eva's mother and stepfather get out. Eva sees them, comes out, and goes to greet them.

Joyce: Wow!! My dear daughter Eva, how are you, my child..?

Eva: I'm fine, Mom, greetings.

Joyce: Congratulations, my dear, I missed you so much.

Eva: I missed you too, Mom... Today I enjoyed being home, it's nice.

Joyce: Wow!! well done, my beautiful daughter, I'm glad to hear that you've enjoyed being at home.

Eva: Oh! but I failed to do one thing...

Joyce: What is it, my child?

Eva: Today, I haven't talked to Dad.

Joyce: Why not..!?

Eva: I've been having network issues on my phone since morning.

Damian replied...

Damian: Don't worry, Eva, I'll make sure you talk to your father.

Eva: Wow!! I'll be so happy, Dad.

Damian: Don't worry, my child, come and talk to your father.

Eva leaves with her stepfather to a resting area built to resemble a traditional hut, next to it is a large round swimming pool. The area has a nice breeze due to the beautiful trees surrounding it. Damian takes out his phone, video calls Mr. Moses who is at work and his phone is ringing.

Mr. Moses: Oh! I see Mr. Damian is calling me...!

He answers.

Eva: Hello, Dad..!!

Mr. Moses: Hello, Eva!, how are you, my child.

Eva: I'm fine, Dad, I really missed you, my dear father, I don't know when I'll come to see you.

Mr. Moses: I missed you too, my Eva, as soon as the holidays are over, I'll come to pick you up... But haven't you been bothering Dad and Mom?

Eva: No, I haven't bothered them at all, I've been doing everything I used to do while I was there.. I'm very happy, Mom loves me, and Dad loves me too.

Mr. Moses: Wow! I told you, you'd forget me (jokingly)

Eva: I can't forget you, my father, that day doesn't exist.

Mr. Moses: I know that, my child, I told you that both your father and your mother love you.. Now you see for yourself.

Eva: Yes, Dad, I understand now.

At that moment, the office phone rang, so Mr. Moses had to say goodbye to his daughter to answer the other call.

Mr. Moses: Okay, Eva, I'll call you later, I'm getting a call from the office now. Bye!!

Eva: Bye!! I love you so much, Dad.

Mr. Moses: I love you too, my daughter.

Mr. Moses hung up on Eva and answered the office call.

Mr. Moses: Hello.

Employee (receptionist): Boss, the reporters have arrived at the designated location, they're waiting for you.

Mr. Moses: Okay, I'm coming right away.

Meanwhile, Eva is with her stepfather, Damian.

Damian: Are you happy to talk to your father?

Eva: Yes, I'm very happy, I love my father so much.

Damian: Mmhh!! between your father and your mother, whom do you love more?

Eva: I love my father more.

Damian: Mmh!! why your father and not your mother?

Eva: Because he's been with me all along, but Mom left me and came here. (confidently)

Damian: Oh! May God forgive this girl, she judges without knowing anything. (in a low voice)

Eva: Why should God forgive me?

Damian: I'm sorry you don't know the reason why your mother...

Eva: Okay, tell me, let me know first. (angrily)

Damian: Okay, Eva, I know I've hurt you, but that's the truth. See you later, my child.

Eva is left alone with many thoughts in the resting area. She's asking herself questions and answering them. She remembers her father telling her that he was the one who wronged her mother.

Eva: Dad, is it true that you did this to Mom, what did you do wrong, Dad, say it's not true.

Meanwhile, at Mr. Moses's office with the reporters.

Mr. Moses: For this year, we're committed to improving our services to be better than before, as you know, our company stumbled a bit a few years ago after the separation between me and my former wife and business partner, Madam Joyce, but now I promise we're back on track as before.

As he continued talking, one reporter received a text message:

SMS: If he allows one last question, ask that question.

Mr. Moses: Ok, I'll allow one last question... Eeeehh!! you at the back, ask?

Reporter: Mmh!! Thank you, Mr. Moses, My question is about your former wife and business partner, Madam Joyce, because you mentioned her in your speech, people want to know about the allegations that you used foul language, beat her, and subjected her to other forms of abuse, what do you have to say about this!?

Mr. Moses: Ohhpp!! What you're saying is true, I've also heard it, but it's not true, it's just business competition between companies, including Madam Joyce's company, which is also our competitor, so... this matter is not true. She and I parted ways amicably by mutual agreement, and the truth is she's the one who asked for the divorce, I tried to solve it but failed, that's why we're not together today. That's the truth, not the other things you hear. Thank you.

After finishing the meeting with the reporters, Mr. Moses introduced the new clothing line from their company. The clothing line was named Daughter, designed for girls.

Mr. Moses: Now, I welcome you to see our new clothing line, It's designed with more African essence, and this clothing line is called Daughter. My daughter Eva and I designed some of the pieces ourselves. We've released this clothing line considering every age group. You're all welcome.

People: Congratulations, the clothes' style is very nice, very attractive. / Wow, I really like this./ Where can I get it?/ How much is it sold for, etc.

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