After looking at several apartments, Robinah settled for a two bedroom apartment with a study , kitchen, bathroom and a sitting room. It was warm and cozy decorated with gray and black colours. They signed the agreement and paid in full. Robinah left her grandmother at the agents office as they cleaned the house while she went to buy some of the things they needed. She bought chairs, beds, mattresses, utensils and some of the daily necessities.
By the time she came back, it was already evening. They took two hours to arrange the house. She went to the kitchen with the groceries she had brought back and made a simple dish for them to eat.
" I will go to school and register tomorrow." She broke the silence.
" Okay dear."
" Don't worry grandma, from now on, I will take care of you. You just need to relax and enjoy life from now on."
" Grandma knows your are filial. Hahaha you have really grown."
" Of course am now a grown-up." She replied patting her small chest.
" Okay , eat up and go rest. Today was a hectic day for you."
" Okay , let me go do the dishes first." She said skipping into the kitchen. Life with her grandmother was so sweet and peaceful. If she had listened to her warning in the previous life, maybe she could have been safe. At that time, she yearned for family and could do anything for it. Even abandoning her grandmother. But now she understood that only grandma was her true family. Their new home although small, made her happy.
*** Gray residence****
" Where could they be? Or has something happened to them?" Mr, Gray asked his assistant.
" I don't know sir, we have looked everywhere but found nothing. Incse of any updates I will let you know Immediately." He replied bowing his head.
" If need be look through all the hospitals in Nine city. Also, extend the search to other small cities around Nine city." He gave instructions to his assistant before leaving the study.
Upon seeing him come back from the study with a serious face, his wife was anxious." Any news?"
" Not yet." He responded sitting down on the couch.
" I have a bad feeling about everything that is happening. Could they have noticed something and run off?"
" I don't think so, where could they run off to. I have extended the search and they will be found soon. Jessica's matter can't be delayed." He said adjusting his tie irritably.
" Okay , let me go see Jessica and assure her."
Jessica had been thinking about everything that has been happening since they came back yesterday. Her parents has been busy mobilizing resources to look for Robinah and grandma but no results or clues have been found so far. Her parents seemed to have forgotten about her. What could she do if they aren't found?
" Don't worry dear, everything will be fine." She was lost in thought when she heard her mother's voice.
She jumped into her arms sobbing." Am so scared mum. What if things don't go as planned?"
" Don't worry my dear , your dad will take care of everything."
" What will happen if they can't be located?" This was her deepest fear.
" Nothing of sort will happen. Stop overthinking yourself." This was what she said but even she was tense. The situation was getting out of hand. In a few months, Jessica's matter won't be able to remain concealed if they couldn't find Robinah. Infact, she was beginning to think that old woman didn't want Robinah to come back to the Gray residence. It seemed like she already knew something. She had an unsettling feeling about everything that had been happening since they called her to let her know they would be coming for Robinah.
After consoling Jessica, she left to her room. They would have to find a way soon.
The next day at 8 a.m after having breakfast, Robinah cleaned up and left for campus to go register. She had decided to study medicine. She already knew much about traditional medicine but her master had clearly told her to combine it with modern medical practices for her to be invincible and accomplished. Although her skills were already impressive, her master had warned her not to reveal her strength to anyone even her grandmother till the time is right.
" When that time comes, you will know." That was when she asked when the right time would be.
She arrived at the school within a few minutes since their apartment wasn't that far from the school. She went straight to the registration office since she had already obtained a map. On the way, she kept receiving weird glances from some of the students already on campus. Anyway she could understand it , her body size said it all.
" Hello, am here for the registration."
" Which department?" The student at the registration desk asked not bothering to look at her.
" Modern medical practices department."
" Your name please."
" Just look for R."
"What kind of name is that." She said looking up but was stunned. Before her stood a slender , beautiful young girl of about 15years.
" Are...are you the one here for registration?" Stuttering she asked for confirmation.
" Yes, any problem?" Robinah was getting impatient with the way the girl kept staring at her like she shouldn't be there.
" Wait a minute." The girl said rushing off to the registrar's office to report the matter. Nothing of sort had never happened before. Receiving such a young student and for the medicine department was shocking and unexpected.
Robinah was left standing there without any reaction. There was hurry anyway.