CHAPTER FOUR

A week after Mr and Mrs Gilbert died, they were buried at a cemetery that was close to the house. Grandpa and Grandma Gilbert were there with Mrs Gilbert's Younger sister, Regina; Mrs Gilbert's Parents had died few years after she got married and she was left with her only sister.
Abigail couldn't stop crying, Sandra was still in shock when their caskets was put into the grave, Grandma was weeping while Grandpa was patting her back and comforting her, Aunt Regina couldn't  watch while all this was going she had to wait in the car.

After all the burial rites had been done, the lawyer informed them that the deceased had given him a will two months before they travelled. He told them he would be at their residence before 3pm, Grandpa said "we'd all be there", they got into the car and went home.

At 2:05pm the Lawyer arrived and the Gilbert's residence and he was ushered in by Aunt Regina. Grandpa said a prayer and the Lawyer commenced with the reading of the will.
The house and the cars were given to the girls, Aunt Regina was given a million naira while grandpa and grandma got three million niara. Sandra was told to run the family's business and the remaining money was donated to motherless babies. The lawyer also said that it was stated that no one should quarrel over money or any of their properties and that they should all live in peace and harmony, he then took his leave after he had finished.
Grandma and Grandpa told the kids that they would come stay with the girls for a while but Sandra insisted that they could manage on their own, she also said her grandparents could come over to check on them once in a while. Grandma and Grandpa hugged the girls and promised that they would take good care of them.
Aunt Regina cooked lunch for them and begged to take her leave, she had to go pick her kids from school. She hugged the girls and their grandparents before leaving and also promised to call from frequently.
Sandra set the dining for lunch and they all ate their meal in silence.


Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7