Poor Girl Helps An Elderly Man Being Mocked, Not Knowing His Son Is A Billionaire CEO  

Poor Girl Helps An Elderly Man Being Mocked, Not Knowing His Son Is A Billionaire CEO  

Old man, either you pay or you drop my fruits. I have no time for stories.  Please, my daughter. Someone took my wallet. My grandson will send money soon.  Grandson, every beggar in Makala has a rich grandson. Go and sit somewhere. Auntie, please lower your voice. He is somebody’s father. Then you pay for him since your mouth is so sweet.

 How much is it? 40 CDs. Not one pes. Here is 40. And next time respect gray hair. That is how we were raised. Take your fruits and go, old man.  God bless you, my child. What is your name?  What is your name?  Akosana. Akosa,  I am Nana. You have a good heart. Akosua. If only my grandson could find a woman like you. He works too much.

 Hey Nana, we have just met and you are already arranging marriage.  At my age, one does not waste time. My daughter,  take this 100 CDs. Please take a taxi home. Don’t wait in this sun. No, no. That looks like your last money. Keep it.  I have a job interview at 10:00. I will take the next chro.  Don’t worry.

Then at least leave me your number. An old man needs good people around him.  I have written it on this receipt. Call me anytime. Nana,  go well, my child. May that interview be yours.  Amen. Take care of yourself, Nana.  Nana, where have you been? We searched the whole house. I only wanted fresh mangoes, coffee, and a little air.

Without the driver, without your phone? What if something happened to you? What? Something did happen. Thieves took my wallet and a stranger saved me. Which stranger? A young woman. She paid for my fruits and gave me money for for a taxi. People don’t give money to strangers for nothing. Nana, she did.

 She was rushing to an interview. Kofi, that is the kind of wife you need. Not again. You know, I cannot build a life while Amma is still missing. Amma Usu has been missing for 15 years. my son. Our car left the Cape Coast Road. Amma reached the clinic and sent help back. Then she vanished. Before that journey, I promised I would find her if she was ever lost.

 I’m Promises to Ghosts can keep a living man lonely.  Then I will stay lonely until I find her. Get in the car, Nana. The investors from Lagos delayed again, Kofi. They asked whether your succession plan is stable. Let me guess. They still think an unmarried CEO means uncertain leadership. They want continuity.

 The board wants a settled household and a clear long-term commitment. Our numbers are strong. That should be stability enough. They are judging appearances, not our numbers. Still, one commitment could calm them. Uncle, I will marry when I choose and only the woman I choose. Your grandfather built this company from one small shop.

 Do not lose it over a childhood promise. Nana raised me after my parents died. I will protect his company, but not with a fake smile. Then decide before the board meets in 3 months. Their legal council can keep any marriage confidential. So you are back. Where is the money? Where is the job?  I missed the interview, ma.

 I stopped to help an old man at Macola.  You helped a stranger while your own has no food. I will find another job. I always do.  Chalie, stop the sermon. Nobody asked you to become a saint.  And who asked you to bet away everything this family owns?  Don’t talk to your brother like that. He is carrying a heavy debt.

His debt, ma, not mine. Why must I always pay?  Because I have found a solution. Mr. Buce wants to marry you. Mr. The landlord who looks at me like goods on his shelf. He owns three shops. He will clear Yao’s debt on the wedding day. So you are selling me to pay for Yao’s betting. I am saving this family.

 You will marry him whether you like it or not. Hello  Akosa, it is Nanaqami from the market. Did I wake you?  No Nana, I am just sitting outside. Did you reach home safely?  I did. But your voice sounds heavy tonight. Come and visit me  tonight. Nana, it is already late. Late is when a young woman sits outside her own house in the dark.

 You notice too much, Nana. Sometimes I remember running beside water. Then the picture disappears.  An old man hears many things in a voice. My driver will fetch you. I am sending the address now.  Okay, Nana, I will come. Nana, this is your house. I thought the driver brought me to the to the wrong gate.

 It is only a house, my daughter. The people inside matter more. But you stood at Macola begging for 40 CDs of fruit.  And you were the only one who saw a man, not a beggar.  Who else lives here, Nana?  My grandson. He is still at the office as usual. How was your interview?  I missed it.

 It was at Asante Holdings, my dream company. H life has its own ways. Stay here tonight. The guest room is ready.  I cannot impose on you. Nana,  you are not imposing. You are resting. Go and sleep. Good morning, Nana. Who is our guest? This is Akusua, the young woman from Makola.  Good morning, sir. Wait, you are Kofia Sante?  I am.

 And you are the lady who paid for my grandfather’s mangoes.  She missed her interview at your company because she stopped for me. Is that true?  Yes, sir. But I did not come here to ask for anything.  What did you study?  Marketing at the University of Cape Coast. I did my national service at a brand agency.  Our marketing team needs sharp eyes.

Report to the fourth floor tomorrow at 8.  Just like that.  Not just like that. You will prove yourself like everyone else. Your report says our water brand is talking to the wrong people. Explain.  We advertise to rich estates, but our real buyers are market women and tro drivers.  And your changes?  Smaller sachets, tweet radio adverts, and prize boards at the lorry stations.

Sales in Kumasi went up 18% in 10 days.  The 10-day radio and priceboard pilot worked. Packaging changes can wait for the full roll out.  Most people don’t listen. Keep going, Miss Mensah.  Thank you, sir.  And at the office, we keep things professional always.  Of course, sir. I prefer it that way.

Akosa, I have been should marry Kofi.  Nana, we barely speak outside work. He still calls me Miss Mensah.  I am not asking for love tomorrow. I am asking whether an honest arrangement could help you both.  Help each other how?  He needs a wife. You need a home. Maybe God put you both at Macola. Tell me first, where is your family?  I have no family, Nana.

 My parents died when I was small. I live alone.  I am sorry, my daughter. Then let this house be your family.  I would need my own room, my own work, and the right to leave without owing him anything.  Safe from what? People at home keep demanding money. I need time to stand without their hands around my future. I understand.

Think overnight. If you still agree tomorrow, Kofi must hear every condition from you. Mar Akosa. Nana, I barely know her. You know, she works hard and she asks for nothing. That is more than most.  You know, my heart belongs to Amma.  And the board may weaken your authority if they keep doubting your future.

 The board could confirm stability without turning my marriage into public theater.  And an old man would finally sleep well. You are using my board against me. Nana,  I am using every stick I have. You are too stubborn for one.  I will speak to Akusua. I will not agree unless she has independent advice and a free choice.

Then tell her yourself honestly. Before we go home, we should repeat what both lawyers recorded.  I am listening. Board council receives the certificate. Staff and the public receive no photos, announcement or office ring.  Understood. And at home?  At home, we have separate rooms. Your salary and property remain yours.

After one year, either of us may leave. If I find Amma soona, I will tell you before any decision.  And you accepted my conditions. I keep my work, my choices, and my right to leave.  You are everything to me.  I just don’t want you to get hurt.  Then do not worry, Mr. Asante. I entered this with open eyes, not romantic promises.

Your room is the last door on the left. Mine is on the right.  Good. That is simple.  The driver will take you to work every morning.  No, thank you. I will take a trot like always.  Board council knows you are my wife. What if someone connected to them sees you there? Nobody at the station knows who your wife is. I will pay my own way.

 Most women would ask for a car, an allowance, something.  I am not most women. Good night, Kofi. Akosa, it’s Yao. Don’t hang up. I am in serious trouble. How much this time? 50,000 sedies. The lone men gave me one week. 50,000? Yeah. Where would I find that kind of money?  Don’t lie.

 Ma’s friend saw you entering that tower in Airport City.  You people followed me.  Ma only wants what is fair. You eat in a tower while we starve. Ma says you married money and forgot your family. You never treated me like family. You treated me like a bill. I am not paying.  Then don’t blame me for what happens next. My daughter, you came. You came. Sit.

Sit. I made Milo the way you like it.  You said you wanted to apologize, ma. So, apologize. Kofi, expect my call in 10 minutes. I will not stay long. I will not stay long. I was too hard on you. Take one sip, then we talk like family. Ma, what did you put in this? My head is spinning.  I only wanted you calm.

 Stop fighting what is good for this family.  Finally, I gave peace money already. Akoswa Yao’s debt is cleared.  Ma, you sold me.  I sold nothing. Buce and I called it bride price. But we did this without your consent.  I am married, Mr. Buache. You cannot touch me.  Married to whom? Nobody has ever seen this husband.

Step away from my wife now. Your wife. I paid for this girl. She is a person, not an item in your shop. Touch her and you go straight to the police.  Madame peace, you told me she had no husband.  Akosa, can you stand, hold my arm? We are leaving.  I lied to you. I told Nana I had no family. We will talk later.

 Right now, you are coming home.  Drink some water. The clinic nurse examined you before we came home. Your tests were clear.  Thank you. Are you angry that I lied about my family?  I understand why you lied. Nobody wants to show that kind of wound.  I thought you would send me away. Nobody is sending you anywhere. Mr. Bache will never come near you again.

 Why are you being so kind to me?  Because you deserve kindness. Your mischie warned me and your location led me there.  Thank you, Kofi, for coming for me. For a moment, I saw water again, a stream, trees, and a boy ahead of me.  The Osu family has a charity gala tomorrow night. Come with me.  People will ask why I am with you.

 You said nobody should know.  You are right. I will go alone. Rest now. Friends, 15 years ago, we lost our daughter on the Cape Coast Road. We lost our daughter. Tonight, God has returned her. A DNA test has confirmed it. Meet our Amma.  Thank you all. I grew up in a children’s home. I did not know who I was.

 Amma, is it really you?  Kofi. Kofi Asante. They told me you never stopped looking for me.  Do you remember me at all?  Pieces faces. My memory is broken, Kofi. Please be patient with me. You are my best friend. That much I feel. Even if I cannot remember.  I will be. Welcome home, Amma. This photo was taken at Kakum the week before the accident.

 Do you remember that day,  Kofi? I was nine. I can hardly remember what I ate yesterday. You made me promise something beside that stream.  Then tell me. I want to remember it with you.  You said if you ever get lost, I must look for you first. You used to hate crowded places.  Then I am glad you found me. Now shall we go for lunch? People change. Kofi.

15 years in a children’s home changes anybody.  Nana, I came to say goodbye. I am leaving the penthouse.  Leaving because of that girl from the gala.  Kofi comes home late every night. Now the papers say he is always in Labon. He is confused, my daughter. The past is loud in his ears.  He is not confused.

 He found the woman he waited for. I will not stand in the way.  Do you love him?  I do, Nana. That is why I must go before it breaks me.  At least take some money to start again.  No, Nana. I resigned from Asante Holdings and found work at a printing press in Osu.  My grandson is a fool and you are a queen.  Please give him this letter.

 I signed separation instructions, but his lawyer has not filed anything. Amma, the foundation board is waiting. You promised to visit the children’s ward today.  Mommy, not today. I have a headache and my hair appointment is at 2:00. This is the fifth time you have canled. I lost 15 years. Mommy, let me enjoy my life a little. Kofi, please talk to her.

She listens to you.  Amma, you grew up in a children’s home. I thought that ward would matter to you.  Kofi, please don’t you start, too.  The Amma I knew gave her lunch to other children.  The Amma you knew was nine. Grow up, Kofi. Musu, ask your family lawyers to verify the DNA test through an independent laboratory.

 I will authorize it tonight.  What did you find now?  The authorized independent review found that her sample number belongs to another patient file.  Who signed the report?  Dr. Ansa signed it. The hospital compliance team found he removed the original file.  Is there any link between Dr.

 Ana and her?  The investigators found four meetings and a 30,000 SEI transfer before the result.  Call him. He can talk to me or to the medical council.  The Osu lawyers interviewed him with hospital counsel. He gave a recorded statement an hour ago.  What did he say? She paid him to swap the sample. The result was forged. She is not Ammau.

 Kofi. Darling, you should have called before coming.  Uncle Auntie, I am sorry. The DNA result was forged.  Forged? Kofi, what are you saying? Dr. Ansa has confessed. She paid him. This woman is not your daughter.  He is lying. Why would I fake something like that?  His statement and the authorized audit are in this folder.

 Every meeting, every transfer for the money, for all those shopping bags.  Daddy, please tell him I am your daughter. We lost our child once. Tonight, we have lost her again. Leave my house and never use my daughter’s name again. Your lawyers reported the fraud. The police are coming to question her.  You will all regret this. Nana, I was never in love with that woman.

I was in love with a memory.  And the real woman walked out of your house with one small bag. With one small bag. Akusa cared for you when she had nothing. I was too blind to see her. What is that paper in your hand? With the Ausu’s permission, their lawyers checked clinics along the Cape Coast Road. Wneba clinic recorded an unknown girl about nine with a head injury after our crash.

She reached the clinic, described our car and collapsed after sending workers back. Who took the child home?  A woman named Peace Mensah later became her guardian. Nana Akosua could be Amma. Then do not turn hope into truth too soon. Find Akosua and confirm it properly. The police say Selena fled before they reached Labon.

I must find Akosua before Selena does. Mr. Asante, if you want your wife back, send 2 million cities to this number. Who is this? Where is Akosa? No police or you will never see her again. Listen to me. If anyone touches her, you will regret it. You have 2 hours, Mr. Asante. The clock is running. Nana, call now. Call now.

 Tell her to trace this number and call the police. You sent a clinic register photo and promised answers in public. Yao’s men brought me here instead. I found Piece’s name in that register before I approached the Osus. She was easy to find. Then you knew the DNA was false before you entered their home. I paid peace and your to hold you.

 The ransom funds my escape while I erase the clinic trail. What are you talking about? Kofi will chase money instead of records. By sunrise, every remaining page linking you to Amma will be gone. I am not your mother. I met you at WBA clinic 15 years ago. What? The clinic notified welfare officers. Months later, they placed you with me as a temporary guardian.

 I moved districts, ignored their follow-ups, and told everyone your parents were dead. Yao is my only child.  So that is why nothing I did was ever enough. You were never mine to love. Police traced Yao’s call. Nobody move. Selena, it is over. It is over. Officers, secure the room. Everyone, keep your hands visible.  Akosa, tell them to leave me.

 I raised you.  You raised me to pay your bills. Ma, goodbye.  Akosa, I am here. An officer will untie you safely.  I am so sorry you came.  I will always come. Always. Open it. Whatever it says, I am right here.  Probability of parentage 99.9%.  It is real. You are Amma Usu, the girl I searched for my whole life.

 I don’t remember them. I don’t remember anything before that clinic.  Mama, you don’t have to remember, my darling. You only had to come home. For 15 years, I set a plate for you every Christmas. Come here, Kofi. The stream is clearer now. I remember falling, then running toward clinic lights. And I remember a boy promising he would find me.

 At Kakum, you made me promise. It just took me too long. Tonight we welcome our only daughter Amosu and name her our family’s designated heir.  I am an ouusu by birth but I grew up as Akosua and I will stay her. I once promised to find Amma. I never understood that she was already beside me. I don’t love you because you are an au.

I love you because you are Akosua. You helped my grandfather with your last cidis. You loved me while I was blind. I never filed your separation instructions. I will if you want freedom. But I am asking you to choose me again.  Yes, Kofi. This time I choose you freely.  Finally, my grandson has opened his eyes.

Kofi, our family accepts the knocking and your gifts. Today we bless the marriage you both chose with my whole life, sir. Nana, thank you for finding me.  No, my child, you found me first at Macola.  May I have this dance, Mrs. Asante?  You may. And this time everybody can know.