****LEANNE AKEWA*****

Finally, it's the weekend, I'll be able to rest and enjoy my baby. I wanted to go to the Salon but since I don't have anyone to watch Logan and everything, we'll better enjoy this day just the two of us. As it is Saturday, I let him sleep until no time. I got up this morning to clean up a bit. And I think we'll do some shopping at the supermarket next door. I took advantage of turning on my little radio which is in the living room to motivate me to tidy up.

Boom! Boom!

I went to lower my music because there was a knock on the door. In my heart I was hoping that his mom wasn't coming back, because I was going to freak out with her. Anyway, I headed for the door to open it when I ran into Oliver.

Oliver: Hello you! He said with a broad smile.

Me: What are you doing here Oliver?!

Oliver: Is that how you greet your guests?

Me: No, but people like you do!

Oliver: Looks like you're not a morning person. He says laughing.

Me (sighing): Anyway, what do you want Oliver…

Oliver: Are you letting me in?!

I give him the right of way so he can come in, then I tell him to go sit in my little living room. Fortunately, I had tidy up the living room huh because really with the mess that Logan had really left. I'm not hiding from you, I always feel uncomfortable when someone comes to my house, because it's clearly not luxury at all, but I try to make the house presentable with my little means.

Me: Do you want something to drink?

Oliver: When we go out. He said turning to me.

Me: What does it mean when we go out?

Oliver: I came to pick you and Logan up for breakfast at the Radisson.

Me: We already have plans Logan and I. I say looking at him.

Besides, that's when Logan decided to get out of his room. But he also when I need him to stay in his room, that's where he goes out. When he sees Oliver, he runs to the sofa to greet him.

Oliver: Hello, champ. Sleep well ?

Logan: Hello! What are you doing at our house so early?!

Oliver: I came to take you to eat but your mother told me it's impossible.

Logan: But I wanted to eat me. He said sulking.

Me: Another time honey...

Logan: No!

Oliver: Don't worry champion another time ok. He said stroking her head. Well, I'll go then ... I'll eat alone.

Me: Pff…I say rolling my eyes. Logan go shower you let's go!

Logan: Yippee! He said running to his room.

Oliver: Thank you, I'm not one to eat alone in restaurants. He said smiling at me.

I didn't even answer him, I went to put the ballet in the kitchen, then I came back to him to tell him I was going to get ready. I went for a walk in Logan's room, I heard him he was in the shower. I got him some jeans with one of his going out t-shirts. He doesn't like it when I choose his clothes for him, but he's going to wear it anyway. Then I headed to my room to choose a suit to put on. I opted for a long white dress that I usually reserve for mass or for special occasions. I'm waiting for my salary, to buy clothes for Logan he doesn't have much left as he's growing up fast too...

Me: Oh Logan are you ready yet? I say when I get to the living room.

Logan: Yes!

Oliver: You are beautiful Leanne. He said standing up.

Me: Hmm thank you...

Oliver: Everyone ready?! We can go !

Me: Yes, we can go. I just close the windows and turn on the radio then it's good.

Oliver: Ok, we'll wait outside then. He said taking Oliver's hand.

I went to Logan's room, to close the curtains, then to mine too. And I came back to the living room to close everything and turn on the radio like I always do before leaving the house. When I finished checking that everything was good, I was able to leave the house. As I left, I noticed that Oliver was leaning against the doorman when he saw me arrive he opened the door for me to go in. I thanked him kindly...I'm not going to lie to you, it's little attentions that do something to me, it's been a long time since I've been courted by a man. But I don't know…I feel it's a little too perfect. Maybe he even got married there, you never know, and moreover, he's Alexandre's friend….

Oliver: I hope you're thinking of me?

Me: Oh not far from it. I say looking at him.

Oliver (smiling): Too bad then! Have you ever been to the Radisson?

Me: No…Never.

Oliver: Don't worry, you'll like it.

Me: Okay.

After 20 minutes, we arrived at the Radisson. It is one of the luxurious hotels that is located by the sea. He also knows that he asks me that when he sees me there he thinks that I can come to this kind of place? Him too chip. We went downstairs, and he took Logan by the hand and we walked towards the entrance. At the reception, we were received by a gentleman who led us upstairs. There weren't many people but Oliver got us a table on the balcony. So we had a view of the swimming pool and also of the sea. Which was magnificent to see…

Logan: Mom, can I go swimming in the pool?

Me: But honey, you can't even swim. I say pushing towards me.

Logan: I can learn!

Me: One day my heart...

Oliver: I can enroll him in the Beach Club if you want… Here, it's no longer possible. The swimming pool and reserved for people only from the hotel.

Me: No, I don't want Oliver. I say looking at him.

Logan: But Mom, that's not fair!

Oliver: Don't get mad champion. If not ready to serve you? He said getting up.

New: Yes.

We are directed to the buffet, where to find the croissants. I got two plates for Logan and me, but apparently Logan wanted Oliver to serve him. Honestly, I was surprised at Logan's reaction, because I never introduced him to the men I was with. Well, it wasn't also relationships as such, but just hookups. That's why I never introduced a man to Logan. But this Oliver, he only came to impose himself what?! Moreover, what surprises me is that we have not known him for a long time, but I have the impression, Logan appreciates him well… Is this a good sign?

Me: Are you going to eat all of that, honey? I said looking at his plate.

Logan: Of course mom! I say by not starting his dish.

Olivier (smiling): A champion I tell you, don't worry mum!

Me: Hmmm…Bonne Appétit.

Them: Thank you too.

It is in a good mood that we started this breakfast. Logan, tell us his stories at school. I saw my son laughing, my heart rejoiced… You know, we have come a long way, I had my son when I was 24 years old. I didn't know anything about motherhood yet. First of all, I didn't have a job at the moment...and Alexandre had gone to London to continue his studies. I had to go back to mom for a while with my pregnancy. It was only when I started working at the salon and selling my wigs that I was able to save money to find this little two-bedroom house where I live with Logan. Since then I haven't moved, we even say that Logan grew up in this house.

Oliver: Leanne, how are you? He said placing his hand on mine.

Me: Yes, why?

Oliver: No, you seem in your mind...

Me: No, don't worry. I said pulling his hand away from mine to calm the shivers I was feeling. Heuu why, you are not at the restaurant today?

Oliver: Saturday is my day off, let's say. But, I plan to take a walk tonight.

Me: Oh I see. Do you plan to open another restaurant in the future?

Oliver: I'm thinking about it...But for now, I'm waiting for this one to do well to open a second one. And you tell me how you see yourself in the future. Do you intend to stay with Alexandre Andjambé's secretary?

Me: Uh...I really don't know. For the moment, it is the job that is more favorable to me to meet the needs of my son and pay for his school.

Oliver: I completely understand… And relationship-wise? Do you see yourself married?

Me: Marriage, I'm thinking about it but... It's not my priority at the moment.

Oliver: This man who could hurt you, really does not leave the task easy for me. He said smiling at me.

Me: Nobody hurt me! I say defensively.

Oliver: Yeah, I really think that's Logan's dad. He said smiling at me.

Me: You don't know me Oliver!

Oliver: But I'm here to discover you Leanne if not I wouldn't do all that… He said looking at me.

Ring! Ring! Ring!

It was his phone that started ringing. He took it in his hands to see who it was but from the look on his face, he didn't look thrilled. He excused himself to go answer my account, I refocused on Logan who was happy to eat his meal… He even wanted to go help himself again. I had to calm him down, a real greedy one! At the same time, Oliver arrived, he didn't look well...

Oliver: Everything okay here? He said as he arrived.

Logan: I still want to help myself but mom won't!

Oliver (laughing): Don't worry... I'll come with you if mom wants of course.

Me: No go ahead. I'm waiting for you. I say looking at them

They came back a few minutes later and Oliver placed an apple pie in front of me. Which surprised me.

Me: How do you know I like it?!

Oliver: I asked my little champion. He said giving her a wink.

Me: Thank you.

It was already 11 a.m. when we finished eating. We are about to leave our table when one of the waitresses arrives and whispers in Oliver's ear. Suddenly he crumpled his face and made a sign to me that he was coming back soon... Without hiding you, I found him very strange but maybe it was the job, let's hope. With Logan, we sat down. I mean Logan came and sat on my lap because he was feeling a little tired after all that food which is normal. I was tickling his little belly when I heard a voice behind my back which he pushed me to turn around.

Mrs. Nasser: Oh Leanne, is that your son?

Me: Oh Mrs. Nasser, I say pushing Logan up from my lap.

Mrs. Nasser: This little one is really beautiful. Hi you… She said turning to Logan.

Logan: ….

Me: Logan, say hello to the lady. I say uncomfortable.

Logan: Hello.

Me: Excuse him…He's very shy.

At the same time, Oliver and Alexander arrived. Everything I dreaded happened… But when Alexander laid his eyes on Logan, he couldn't tear himself away. It was only when I pushed Logan towards me that he looked up at me. In his eyes all I could read were questions….

Alexander: How old is Leanne?!

****ALEXANDRE ANDJAMBÉ****

We are at the Radisson, because my mother is organizing a small luncheon for her association “La Femme: un monde à nous”. She asked Flora to come and see if the room was properly decorated since her ceremony starts at 1 p.m. Of course Miss Nasser woke me up very early this morning to get ready and come over, because she knows that if I let her go I was going to show up at 3:00 p.m. It was when we finished checking everything and sending the photos to mom that I asked her if we could go and have breakfast.

First of all, I was surprised to meet Oliver, because he hasn't worked here for a long time. But when we greeted each other, he explained to me that he had come with Leanne and her son. I do not hide from you that at the time I was a little disgusted to know but also curious to see how his son looked like… But when I saw him, it all lit up in my head….

Me: How old is Leanne?!

Leanne: He is 7 years old Alexandre. She said looking me in the eye.

Me : ….

Flora: Incredible that you are such a big 7-year-old boy! She said smiling at Leanne.

Leanne: Thank you Mrs. Nasser.

Flora: Leanne when we go out of the context of work, there is more protocol. So I'm fine with you calling me Flora. Okay ?

Leanne: Alright…Mrs…Uh Flora.

Oliver: Alright, let's go. Are you coming champion?

The little boy took Oliver's hand and they left. Leanne didn't even glance at me. This little boy is 7 years old, it is the number of years that is equivalent to the fact that we are no longer together and that I left Gabon. What does it mean ?

Flora: Sweetheart, are you okay? You're all pale all of a sudden.

Me: Yes...don't worry. I say smiling at her.

Flora: Hmm okay then. We're going to eat ?

Me: Are you sure you still want to eat? it's already 12 soon.

Flora: Well, just have croissants and drink tea.

Me ok then...

We signaled to the server and he found us a place, then Flora got up to go and serve herself. As for me, I was in no mood to eat anything, because I was just thinking about this little boy who is probably mine. I feel disturbed all of a sudden... But maybe it's not mine? ...Like Flora, Leanne always knew that I didn't want to have children because I wanted to focus on my career. For me, having a child or a wife was a brake on my career, but if today I got engaged to Flora, it was out of spite because my parents forced me to do so…She comes from a very good family and can help later….

Flora: I took you something to eat even though you didn't want anything.

Me: Thank you honey…I said looking at her.

Flora (smiling): You're welcome… Well, I was thinking as we're in a hotel, we could rent a room to spend the night. What do you say about it?

Me: No, I'm not interested. I say while eating my Croque-Monsieur.

Flora: And why not? Since we came back to Gabon, we have more intimacy or romantic moment… Come on Alexandre just for today.

Me: I said no Flora!

Flora: Ok. She said, looking down at her plate.

We continued to eat in silence, until I got a call from mom who told us that dad had arrived. I know I went a little overboard with Flora, and now I know she won't speak to me again until tonight. For the moment, I want to calm down first, I will settle his case later. We went to the main hall where there was already a lot of fashion waiting to enter the party room. I greeted my parents and Flora's parents, because they too were invited since her mother is also part of the association.

Me: But mom, I didn't think it would be crowded at your event.

Mom: But how are you surprised Alexandre? And why did you choose this shirt? She said looking me up and down.

Me: Well, I think it's time you faced your entry there.

Mum: Yes absolutely, Flora, are you coming with me?

Flora: Of course Mom. She said learning it by the arm.

We made our entrance, then we settled in the place that we had reserved. At my table, of course, there were my parents flora, the one and it's parents and another couple that I didn't really know. The presenter launched the festivities by starting with games to stimulate people then mom got up to thank all the people present and us her family who are there to support her. Oh, I don't think I should introduce you to my mother, Christina Andjambé, founder of the association "La femme: un monde à nous" and my father, Francis Andjambé, who is a retired former General today. I have a big sister but she does not live in Gabon, she in France. The party was in full swing when dad stood up waving at me.

Me: what's going on dad?

Dad: I have the son of a friend of mine that you absolutely must meet… He said leading me out of the party room.

Me: Okay then.

Dad: Alexandre, this is Serge-Anthony Ogandaga and his wife Ibekelia Ogandaga.

Me: Pleased, Mr. Ogandaga and Mrs. Ogandaga. I say shaking their hands.

Serge-Anthony: Oh call us by our first names we have almost the same age group!

Ibekelia: Really! She said smiling.

Me: Alright then.

Serge-Anthony: I feel like I've seen you somewhere before...

Me: I work at ORGAVI as the new CEO.

Serge-Anthony: There you go! He said laughing…Hum we have some trouble with you you know that huh.

Me (smiling): As I know who you are better… we will settle this as soon as possible.

Flora: Honey, I'm looking for you everywhere! She said coming out of nowhere.

Me: I'm coming...Serge-Anthony, and Mrs. Ogandaga.

Serge-Anthony: I will give my details to your father. We need to set up a meeting Mr. CEO.

Me: With pleasure Mr. Ogandaga. I say shaking his hand.

Flora took my hand then we went back into the room there were people eating and dancing. Mom was busy talking with people about Flora she was looking for me, because Madame wanted to dance. We started to dance a slow, yet I'm not a great dancer but hey I did my best. After that, we started doing auction games and everything to make money. I do not hide from you that I was not present, because I always had the image of Leanne's son in my head. I had to talk to her tonight to confirm what I fear the most…. We left the place at 4 p.m.

Flora: It was good, right?

Me: Yes…You did a good job with the organization.

Flora: Yes…and also we were able to raise money for the association. She said taking off her shoes.

Me: Cool then.

Flora: Earlier before we left, I had a discussion with mom and she asked me if we found a date for the customary wedding.

Me: And what did you answer? I say looking at her.

Flora: That we haven't found yet and that if she can give us some time... You already have a date.

Me no.

Flora (sighing): Alexandre... I'm waiting for you to fix everything. I don't understand why today I have the impression that you are distant...

Me: Flora, I'm a little tired, I'm going upstairs to rest.

It's cowardly on my part but I don't want to talk about marriage. Since we arrived in Gabon, she has only put pressure on me for this marriage story. I still need time to tear up and since I saw Leanne again…I realize that my feelings for her haven't changed. I have to find his address…I got up from bed, then I left my room to go to my office. One of my cupboards, there is all the information of my employees. I opened the pocket containing Leanne's information. Sure enough, she had written down her address in Damascus. It's not far from my home...

Flora: Where are you going, Alexander? I would like us to talk about what is going on.

Me: I'll be back. I said closing the door behind me.

I motioned for the guard to open the gate for me, then I got in my car and drove out of the dealership. I drove 30 min when I arrived in a somewhat bizarre neighborhood. It was the first time I came here but the road was very bad. But however I had the address but the house I could not recognize it… I parked in front of a shopkeeper and I got out to ask him if he knew Leanne. He told me to go straight and take the right I would see a small white house. I did as he told me…Finally, I found the house, he didn't even have a fence around the house. It looked really small. I parked then got off and noticed he had a little pante to wait for the house. Arriving in front of the house, I knocked and it was the little boy who opened the door.

Me: Good evening young man, is your mom there?

Him: Who are you?!

Me: Uh a friend to your mom, you can tell her that I'm here.

Him: …Okay. He said closing the door in his face.

I heard how Leanne screamed at him at the gesture he had just made. At the same time she opened the door.

Leanne: Oh…Alexander.

Me: Hi Leanne. I say looking at her.