A poor nurse was hired as a maid to bath a billionaire in coma and the this happened...

the grand iron gates of the bankole Mansion loomed before tamola their intricate gold design glistening under the scorching afternoon sun she stood outside gripping the strap of her worn out bag tightly her heart pounding in her chest the sheer size of the estate was overwhelming a world completely different from her own she had spent the last 3 years working as a nurse's assistant in a small overcrowded clinic in Lagos the job paid poorly barely enough to cover rent and food but then she got an unexpected call a private caregiver position 300,000 naira per month it

sounded almost too good to be true the only condition the patient was in a coma and she would have to sleep in his room tamola took a deep breath and pressed the doorbell within seconds the large wooden doors swung open revealing a stern-looking butler dressed in black and white without a word he motioned for her to enter as soon as she stepped inside she felt swallowed by luxury polished marble floors a towering chandelier gold trimmed furniture and massive paintings that screamed wealth she had never seen anything like it follow me the butler instructed in a

clipped tone she did her small sneakers making soft squeaks against the smooth floor as they moved through the vast Mansion eventually they entered a massive sitting room where a woman Sat On An Elegant white couch Mrs bangle she was a Regal woman in her 50s dressed in a fitted Navy gown diamonds glittering on her wrist her sharp eyes studied temola from head to toe her expression unreadable you are temola her voice was smooth but firm carrying the authority of someone used to being obeyed yes ma Mrs bangle gestured toward a chair opposite her sit tamola

hesitated before lowering herself onto the edge of the seat careful not to sink too deeply into the luxurious cushion you came highly recommended Mrs ble began folding her hands in her lap I need someone who is disciplined patient and discreet my son Toby has been in a coma for 3 months the doctors say he will wake up but we don't know when tamola swallowed Hard 3 months in a coma you will be responsible for his care Mrs bangle continued that includes bathing him changing his clothes monitoring his vitals and ensuring he remains clean at all

times the nurses will come weekly but you will be his primary caregiver T alola's heart raced she had worked with bedridden patients before but living with one sleeping in his room I understand ma she said keeping her voice steady Mrs bangle leaned forward slightly your salary is 300,000 naira per mon month T alola's eyes widened slightly three times what she made at the clinic you will sleep in his room because he cannot be left alone at night that made her stiffen sleep in his room yes there is an adjoining bed for you is that a

problem tamola hesitated was she really ready for this she thought of her tiny one room apartment the leaking ceiling the night she went to bed hungry 300,000 na could change everything no problem ma Mrs bangle studied her for a moment before nodding good follow me teola stood quickly and followed the woman out of the sitting room with every step they took deeper into the Mansion the air grew heavier she was about to meet Toby bankle the man trapped in a coma and nothing would ever be the same again timola followed Mrs benle down a long

dimly lit hallway the air smelled faintly of lavender and antiseptic a reminder that somewhere in this Mansion a man lay unconscious trapped between life and death their footsteps were nearly silent on the plush Persian rug that ran the length of the corridor the further they walked the heavier the air felt as if she were stepping into a world she wasn't meant to enter finally Mrs ble stopped in front of a massive wooden door and turned to face her before we go in you must understand something her voice was quieter now more serious Toby was not

just an ordinary man before the accident he was the heir to the bankle Empire a Billionaire's son with the world at his feet he was intelligent powerful and arrogant tala's brows furrowed why was she telling her this his accident Mrs ble hesitated her eyes darkening for a brief moment before she continued it changed everything and now he is helpless you must treat him with dignity but remember he is not the same man he once was tamola nodded Unsure how to respond she had seen many patients before but never one whose past seemed to haunt him

even in silence Mrs bangle took a deep breath and pushed the door open the room was massive dark mahogany Furniture tall bookshelves filled with expensive looking books and heavy drapes covering the enormous windows but none of that mattered because her eyes immediately landed on the large bed in the center of the room and on the man lying in it Toby bangle even in a coma he looked powerful his skin was a warm Brown his facial features sharp and defined his once strong body now appeared thinner his arms resting lifelessly at his sides his chest Rose

and fell in slow even breaths the only sign that he was still alive beside the bed a machine beeped softly monitoring his vitals the sound filled the Silence of the room a rhythmic reminder of his fragile state tamola stepped closer swallowing the lump in her throat this was her job now taking care of him watching over him Mrs bangle turned to her your bed is over there tamola followed her gaze to the right side of the room where a smaller bed had been neatly made it wasn't extravagant but it was comfortable she would be sleeping

in the same room as him every night the thought made her uneasy but she pushed it aside you will start immediately Mrs ble said the nurses have already bathed him today but you will take over from tomorrow he needs to be cleaned his muscles massaged to prevent stiffness and his bedding changed daily do you understand yes Ma Mrs bangle studied her for a moment then with a nod she walked toward the door dinner is at 8:00 p.m. you may eat in the kitchen if you need anything speak to the housekeeper Madame Evelyn but your priority

is my son do not fail me and with that she was gone tamola exhaled slowly her eyes drifting back to Toby's still form this was her life now and something told her it was just the beginning tamola stood Frozen for a long moment staring at the unconscious man lying in the massive bed the air in the room felt heavy thick with silence the soft beeping of the monitors was the only sound reminding her that he was still alive she sighed and walked over to her small bed placing her bag on it this was home now

she turned back to Toby studying him closely he didn't look like a man in a coma his face was calm his breathing steady if she didn't know better she would have thought he was simply sleeping I wonder what kind of man you were before this she muttered under her breath the room held little personal touches Just Books a few Awards on the shelf and expensive furniture it didn't tell her much about him only that he had been Rich powerful Untouchable she sighed and glanced at the clock 7:45 p.m. Mrs bangle had said dinner was at

8 she wasn't particularly hungry but she needed to at least go downstairs and get familiar with the staff she glanced at Toby again before walking to the door hesitating for a moment would he be fine alone of course she told herself he had been lying here for months without her taking a deep breath she stepped out of the room and gently closed the door behind her the kitchen was warm filled with with the scent of spices and freshly cooked food the staff were gathered around the long dining table chatting softly a woman in her early

50s dressed in a crisp Brown uniform spotted her first Madame Evelyn the housekeeper ah you must be the new girl she said her tone sharp but not unkind tamola nodded yes ma my name is tamola Madame Evelyn gave her a once over before gesturing toward an empty seat sit you must eat she hesitated then sat down as a younger maid placed a plate of steaming rice and chicken in front of her so you're the one taking care of Mr Toby one of the maale staff said shaking his head that must be hard 3 months and

still no sign of waking up shh Madame Evelyn snapped you know Madam doesn't like us talking about it the young man raised his hands in surrender I'm just saying what if he never wakes up the room fell into an awkward silence teola swallowed hard suddenly losing her appetite Madame Evelyn turned to her you will get used to things around here just do your job and don't get involved in things that don't concern you tamola nodded pushing her rice around her plate she didn't know why but something about this whole situation felt strange after after dinner

tamola returned to Toby's room the lights were dim now casting soft Shadows on the walls she walked over to his bedside and stared down at him good night Mr bangoli she whispered before climbing into her own bed but even as she laid down she couldn't shake the uneasy feeling in her chest why did it feel like there was more to this than just a simple coma and why did she feel like she was about to find out tamola woke up to the soft beeping of the monitor for a moment she forgot where she was but

the scent of expensive wood polish and the sight of the grand chandelier above reminded her she was in Toby B's room she sat up and stretched glancing over at the man lying in the massive bed unmoving silent trapped she sighed and stood up today her real work began walking over to the bedside she hesitated before speaking good morning Mr bangle she said softly there was of course no response she let out a small chuckle I just realized I've been here for a whole night and I haven't properly introduced myself she pulled the chair closer and

sat beside him my name is tamola but you can call me Tami I'm going to be taking care of you from now on she paused watching his face carefully I don't know if you can hear me but I'll talk anyway maybe one day you'll wake up and remember my voice she hesitated then did something unexpected she reached out and took his hand it was warm strong alive a strange shiver ran down her spine she had never held a comos person's hand before nice to meet you Mr bangle she whispered giving his hand a light squeeze

before releasing it she inhaled deeply then stood up time to work she walked to the bathroom and soaked a towel in warm water ringing it out before returning to his bedside his T-shirt had to come off her fingers trembled slightly as she reached for the Hem of His black designer t-shirt she had never undressed a man like this before she bit her lip and shook her head he is just a patient Focus gently she lifted his torso just enough to slide the shirt up and over his head her breath hitched his body was well defined

broad shoulders a strong chest even though he had lost weight she could tell he had once been muscular she quickly averted her eyes reminding herself this was just a job she dipped the warm towel into the bowl again and squeezed out the excess water then carefully she pressed it against his chest she moved in slow gentle circles wiping away the faint layer of sweat and dust that had settled on his skin his body reacted to the warmth the muscles slightly twitching she gasped her heart skipping a beat was it just a reflex or something else

she stared at his face waiting nothing he remained still she exhaled shakily you scared me there Mr bangle she murmured continuing her work as she wiped his shoulders arms and neck she found herself wondering what kind of man was he before all this and why did she feel like somehow he could hear her teola set the warm towel aside and reached for the bottle of massage oil on the nightstand Mrs bangle had told her that massaging Toby's muscles daily was important his body had been lying still for months his muscles stiff and weak she poured

a little oil onto her Palm Palms rubbing them together to warm it up she hesitated glancing at his face still the same expressionless silent all right Mr banghole she murmured forcing herself to focus letun get you feeling fresh she started at his shoulders pressing her fingers gently into his muscles his skin was smooth under her fingertips but she could feel the tightness in his body the stiffness from months of immobility she moved in slow low careful circles applying gentle pressure you're really tense you know she said playfully shaking her head no wonder you don't want

to wake up who wouldn't want free massages every day she laughed at her own joke but of course there was no response still as she worked her way down to his arms she couldn't shake the feeling that he could hear her she continued massaging moving down to his chest and then his legs when she got to his feet she sighed I don't know what kind ofs millionaire you were but I hope you appreciated your Maids when you were awake because this is hard work she gently stretched out his fingers and toes making sure to move

each joint there all done she finally said wiping her hands on a towel now let's get you dressed tamola went to the large wardrobe and pulled out a fresh white T-shirt and a pair of sweatpants she had never dressed a grown man before and the thought made her blush slightly you better not wake up while I'm doing this she muttered sliding his arms through the soft cotton shirt she gently pulled it down over his chest the sweatpants were easier she managed to get them on without much trouble she stepped back and admired her work look

at you looking all fresh like a Nollywood actor still something was missing her eyes landed on the bottle of colone sitting on the nightstand a playful smile curved her lips hm let's add the Finish fining touch she picked up the cologne removed the cap and sprayed a small cloud of the expensive fragrance over him M now that's it if you ever wake up Mr ble you're going to thank me you smell like money she giggled inhaling the scent warm rich and masculine she playfully waved a hand in front of her nose ah you smell too

nice if I'm not careful I might start crushing on you she laughed at herself but as she looked at him again her smile softened if you can hear me maybe you should wake up and tell me if you like it of course he didn't move but for a split second she could have sworn she saw his fingers twitch tamola sat on the edge of the bed staring at Toby's still face every day she spoke to him joked with him cared for him but today she felt different maybe it was the loneliness of the Mansion maybe

it was the way the evening light cast soft Shadows over his face or maybe she just needed someone to talk to she sighed I wonder if you can hear me Mr banghole she reached for his hand holding it gently between her fingers you come from a rich family I bet you've never known what it means to suffer her voice cracked slightly as she swallowed the lump in her throat I wasn't born into wealth like you I grew up in a small one room house with my mother just the two of us she worked so hard

every single day she was a cleaner in a big hotel and even though she barely earned enough to feed us she never complained she used to say Tami as long as we have food to eat we are blessed tamy Lola smiled sadly I didn't understand it back then I hated being poor I hated wearing the same shoes for years watching my mother come home exhausted watching her cry at night when she thought I was asleep her grip on his hand tightened then one day she fell sick really sick we had no money for the hospital

no relatives to help us I was just 17 she sniffed blinking back tears I begged for money I worked in people's houses washed clothes did anything I could but it wasn't enough she let out a shaky breath she died in my arms Mr ble my only family my only friend and do you know what the worst part is a single tear rolled down her cheek I never got to say goodbye she wiped her face quickly and let out a small bitter laugh and now here I am working as a maid again taking care of someone

who doesn't even know I exist she sighed deeply and looked down at their joined hands but you know what even though I have nothing I still have hope hope that one day things will change that one day I'll be be more than just a maid maybe that's foolish but she trailed off shaking her head silence filled the room but then a single tear slipped from the corner of Toby's eye tamola gasped she stared her heart pounding did she imagine it was it just a trick of the light slowly she reached out her fingers trembling and

touched his cheek it was real he had cried her hands flew to her mouth as an excited SOB escaped her lips you heard me she whispered eyes wide you can hear me without thinking she threw her arms around him in a tight Embrace Toby you're in there you're fighting I know it now her heartbeat thundered in her chest for the first time since she arrived she felt something she hadn't before Hope and for the first time in 3 months Toby bangle had responded T alola's heart pounded in her chest as she pulled away from Toby

her eyes wide with shock and excitement he heard me he really heard me she whispered staring at the tear that had rolled down his face she felt a surge of adrenaline rush through her veins she had to tell someone Mrs ble without wasting another second she jumped to her feet and ran to toward the door nearly knocking over the bedside table in her haste she rushed Down The Long dimly lit hallway of the Grand Mansion her bare feet barely making a sound against the polished marble floor Madam Madam she called her voice echoing through the

silent corridors she reached the living room where Mrs bangle sat on the couch sipping tea with a tired expression on her face she looked up startled by tala's breathless entrance what is it why are you shouting like like that Mrs bangle asked her brows furrowing in concern tamola still panting placed a hand on her chest to calm herself Madam it's Toby I I was talking to him telling him about my past and then he cried he shed a tear Mrs bol's teacup slipped from her fingers and shattered on the floor what she gasped rising to

her feet I saw it with my own eyes a tear rolled down his cheek he can hear us teola insisted nodding rapidly for a moment Mrs ble just stared at her her lips trembling three months three long months of waiting praying and hoping that her son would show even the smallest sign of life and now this girl this maid was telling her that it had finally happened without another word she grabbed the Hem of her calf tan and rushed past tamola heading straight for Toby's room malola followed closely behind her breath still uneven from excitement

when they entered the room Mrs ble stopped at the doorway her eyes immediately locking onto her son's face she approached the bed slowly her hands shaking Toby she whispered her voice thick with emotion there was no movement no sound but then she saw it the faintest glisten of moisture on his cheek a tear a Strang LED SOB escaped her lips as she reached out cupping his face in her hands my son my baby you're here you're fighting tears welled up in her own eyes as she stroked his face gently searching desperately for any other sign

tamola standing behind her spoke softly I think he's trying Madam I think he's slowly coming back Mrs ble turned to look at her her usually cold and distant eyes now filled with something tamola had never seen before gratitude thank you tamola you have no idea how much this means to me tamola smiled her heart swelling with warmth for the first time she felt like she truly belonged here Mrs ble turned back to her son gripping his hand tightly Toby my love I'm here I've been waiting for you please keep fighting and and as the two

women watched over him a faint almost imperceptible movement flickered in Toby's fingers the fight had begun the following morning teola entered Toby's room with a renewed sense of purpose after last night's discovery she felt an unexplainable connection to him as if he was trying to come back fighting his way through the darkness she pulled the curtains open letting sunlight flood the room the golden Rays danced across his skin making him look almost peaceful as though he were simply asleep and not trapped in a coma she turned to him with a soft smile good morning Mr

bangle it's another beautiful day she knew he wouldn't respond but she had decided long ago that silence wouldn't stop her from talking to him she picked up a book from the bedside table one of the many she had brought from the mansion's library it was a novel about a man who overcame impossible odds a story of resilience just like Toby's own battle she settled into the chair beside him flipping to the marked page let's continue from where we stopped yesterday I hope you don't mind me reading to you I figured your brain could use a

little entertainment she cleared her throat and began her voice was soft yet expressive filling the room with life she read every line with emotion allowing herself to get lost in the story imagining that maybe just maybe he was listening too halfway through the chapter she paused and glanced at him his face remained the same calm still but something felt different then as if the universe wanted to reassure her his fingers twitched tamola froze did she imagine that she leaned forward her breath caught in her throat eyes locked on his hand for a moment nothing happened

then ever so slightly his fingers twitched again a gasp escaped her lips Toby her heart pounded she wasn't crazy he was responding she reached out and gently took his hand in hers wrapping her fingers around his if you can hear me squeeze my hand she waited a second passed then another her heart sank when nothing happened but just as she was about to pull away she felt it a faint pressure her eyes widened and a mixture of joy and disbelief flooded her chest he had squeezed her hand it wasn't strong barely noticeable but it was

there it was real a teardrop slipped from her eye but this time it wasn't from sadness it was from Hope Toby you're coming back to us she clasped his hand tightly between hers pressing it against her chest for the first time since she had started this job she truly believed he would wake wake up and she would be there waiting for him when he did the soft glow of the bedside lamp bathed the room in Golden light as temola sat beside Toby's bed gently running a warm cloth over his fingers it had become part of

her daily routine cleaning him massaging his stiff muscles and most importantly talking to him you know Toby she murmured I don't even know why I keep talking to you you must be tired of hearing my voice every single day she chuckled softly squeezing his hand but I think you like it I think somewhere inside you're listening then it happened a weak horar voice barely above a whisper Timmy tamola froze the cloth slipped from her fingers and fell to the floor her breath caught in her throat slowly her wide tear-filled eyes lifted to his face Toby's

eyelids fluttered his lashes trembled and then for the first time in three months his eyes opened dark deep and looking right at her timola let out a strangled gasp her hands flying to her mouth Toby his lips parted slightly struggling to form words it's you tears spilled down her cheeks she grabbed his hand clutching it tightly you you know me she whispered Toby blinked sluggishly his gaze tired but certain your voice his voice was horar barely audible but she heard every word I know your voice a sob broke from tamy Lola's lips she covered her

mouth overwhelmed with emotion he had heard her all these weeks all those nights when she thought she was speaking to empty space he had been listening he knew her timola let out a shaky laugh gripping his hand tighter you you scared me I thought you'd never wake up Toby's lips curved into the faintest weakest smile sorry I took so long she laughed pressing his hand against her forehead you took forever Mr ble his fingers twitched against her skin the warmth of his palm grounding her in this moment Toby was back and he had been waiting

for her voice to bring him home T alola's heart pounded wildly as she stumbled backward from the bed barely able to believe what had just happened Toby was awake his deep tired eyes were looking right at her his lips had just spoken her name the weight of the moment crashed over her and before she could even process it she spun on her heels and bolted for the door Madam Madam tala's frantic voice echoed through the vast Mansion as she ran down the grand hallways Mrs bcole come quickly he's awake somewhere in the distance she heard

hurried footsteps the sound of someone dropping something in shock then from the grand staircase Mrs bangle appeared she was dressed in an elegant silk robe her usually composed face now Twisted in alarm what what did you say her voice was sharp with disbelief tamola grabbed her hand her body trembling with excitement Toby he's awake he spoke he said my name for a moment Mrs bangle just stared at her unmoving then without another word she pushed past tamola Gathering the folds of her robe as she rushed towards her son's room the moment she stepped inside she

stopped abruptly there on the massive bed Toby's tired eyes met hers for a heartbeat there was silence then his lips parted and in a weak horar voice he whispered Mama the sound shattered whatever composure Mrs ble had been holding on to oh my God Toby she let out a choked SOB rushing to his bedside her hands elegant trembling cued his face her thumb brushing over his cheek as though she were afraid he would disappear if she blinked my son my baby tears spilled down her face her chest rising and falling with uneven breaths you're awake

you're finally awake Toby blinked slowly his lips curving into a small weak smile I heard you he whispered I heard you every day Mrs Bano let out a broken laugh pressing a hand to her mouth to stifle her sobs oh my love I prayed for this day I thought I had lost you forever teola stood by the door watching the scene with tears pooling in her own eyes Toby's moved slightly struggling to lift itself Mrs bangle caught it immediately squeezing it in both of hers pressing kisses to his knuckles you're safe now she whispered you're

home my son Toby exhaled softly his body relaxing and for the first time in 3 months peace filled the bangle Mansion once more Mrs bangle wiped her tear stre face with trembling fingers still unable to believe what was happening her son her Toby was awake the weight of those months of fear and uncertainty finally lifted leaving only overwhelming relief in its place then slowly she turned her gaze to the young woman standing near the doorway teola she was still frozen in place her hands clasped tightly together her chest rising and falling with heavy breaths tears

shimmered in her eyes but she made no move to wipe them away Mrs bangle swallowed the lump in her throat as she stood up her her silk robe rustling softly with the movement she walked toward teola each step filled with deep emotion teola immediately lowered her head as if Unsure how to respond but before she could react Mrs ble did something completely unexpected she took tala's hands in hers and squeezed them tightly thank you she whispered her voice thick with emotion tala's head snapped up her eyes wide Madam Mrs bol's grip tightened no tamola listen

to me her eyes still glossy from unshed tears held nothing but pure gratitude I don't even have the right words to say how grateful I am to you her voice wavered you didn't just care for my son you brought him back to me tamola blinked rapidly her throat tightening I I only did my job ma Mrs Beno let out a soft trembling laugh no my dear you did more than that she reached up brushing a stray curl from T alola's face like a mother would you didn't just feed him bathe him or read to him

her lips trembled you gave him something even the best doctors couldn't hope you gave him your voice your presence and somehow you reached him Tam alola's lips parted but she couldn't find the words she had never received such deep gratitude from anyone before Mrs Bol suddenly stepped forward and before tamola could react wrapped her in a warm embrace thank you my daughter she whispered thank you for saving my son tamola stiffened in shock at first but then her body relaxed and her hands shakily came up to hug Mrs bangle back she had never known what

it felt like to be truly appreciated before this moment and as she held on to Mrs ble she realized something she had come to this house as just a maid but now she was something more in the days that followed the Mansion became a place of cautious hope doctors arrived frequently checking Toby's vitals assessing his reflexes and measuring his progress the news was always the same he was improving but his recovery would take time his coma caused by the car accident had left his body weak his legs once strong and full of life struggled to

respond the doctors had warned that he might need therapy for months before he could regain full Mobility but no one was as determined as tamola she had made it her personal mission to help him heal not just physically but mentally and emotionally each morning after helping him freshen up she would sit beside his bed and take his legs in her hands Mr Toby she said one day her voice filled with encouragement I will not rest until you walk again so get ready no laziness today Toby who was now more alert but still weak gave a

tired chuckle you sound like a drill sergeant teola grinned rubbing her hands together before gently taking hold of his right leg if I have to be a drill sergeant to get you back on your feet then so be it she poured warm oil into her palms and began massaging his legs with deep firm strokes Toby winced at first his muscles still stiff from months of immobility but teola was patient she worked the tension out of his legs applying just the right amount of pressure speaking to him all the while you know when I was little

she began focusing on his calf muscles I used to massage my grandmother's legs just like this she would sit outside our house in the evenings and I would rub her feet while she told me stories about her youth Toby closed his eyes listening to her soft rhythmic voice it was soothing comforting did it help her he asked quietly teola nodded it did and it will help you too just wait and see she continued the massage moving to his thighs applying more pressure as she worked to stimulate circulation Toby twitched just a small movement barely noticeable

but malola saw it her heart leaped Mr Toby you just moved your leg Toby blinked in surprise I did she nodded excitedly yes do it again try Toby frowned in concentration his body still weak but he focused all his effort on his right leg slowly his toes curled tamola screamed in excitement yes yes you did it she grabbed his hand squeezing it tightly see I told you we would get there Toby chuckled weakly shaking his head you're crazy Tami she grinned at him I prefer determined and so the weeks passed in a blur of determination

patience and quiet victories each day tamola pushed Toby a little further it started with simple muscle stretches then light movements and eventually the moment she had been waiting for getting him to stand at first it was a struggle his legs were weak shaky almost foreign to to him but tamola never let him give up one cool afternoon after his massage therapy she made a bold decision ogga Toby she said standing before him with her hands on her hips today we're taking your first steps Toby arched an eyebrow you mean today you're going to make me

fall flat on my face she rolled her eyes you won't fall I'll be here he smirked weakly oh so now you're my walking stick she grinned if I have to be he sighed staring down at his legs they still felt foreign stiff but they no longer felt dead teola stepped closer and held out her hands come on just one step Toby hesitated then with a deep breath he gripped her hands he pushed against the wheelchair his arms trembled his legs protested but then he rose teola beat Ed yes that's it Toby wobbled gripping her hands

tightly his breathing was Heavy his body drenched in sweat but he was standing tala's face Shone with excitement now one step he inhaled sharply and shifted his foot forward his leg obeyed it was slow unsteady but it moved tamola let out a small squeal of Joy ogga Toby you did it Toby chuckled breathlessly it feels weird she grinned you'll get used to it now let's try another one step turned into two two turned into three by the end of the week with t alola's help Toby was taking small walks across the room and through it

all something began to shift between them their bond which had started with silence and Duty became something deeper they laughed more talked more Toby found himself looking forward to every moment with her and tamola she found herself caring for him in ways she never expected Toby sat in his wheelchair by the large window in his room watching the rain drizzle against the glass the Mansion was quiet except for the soft hum of tala's voice she was by his bedside folding his freshly laundered clothes her hands moving with effortless Grace for the first time since waking

up Toby allowed himself to really look at her she wasn't just beautiful she was radiant her dark skin glowed under the soft afternoon light her full lips curved slightly as she hummed a tune completely unaware of his gaze her hair tied in a neat bun had a few loose strands framing her delicate face but it wasn't just her beauty that caught his attention it was her kindness for months she had cared for him like he was more than just her job she had bathed him fed him massaged his aching limbs encouraged him through every struggle

and never once treated him like a burden he remembered the way she had celebrated his first step like it was a grand Victory the way her laughter filled the room whenever he made a joke and now as she moved around his room completely at ease he realized how much he had come to depend on her presence you're staring Mr Toby T alola's voice broke through his thoughts she wasn't even looking at him but she had noticed Toby quickly cleared his throat adjusting his posture am I she turned hands on her hips a teasing smirk on

her lips yes you are Toby let out a soft chuckle shaking his head maybe I'm just appreciating my hardworking nurse teola rolled her eyes walking toward him Mr Toby I actually am a nurse remember certificate level but still qualified maybe you should have been a doctor then he mused tilting his head slightly you have a gift for taking care of people tamola paused for a moment her playful smirk softening into something more sincere i' just like to help Toby nodded and you do it so effortlessly a small blush crept onto tala's cheeks but she quickly

turned away picking up the bottle of oil for his next massage Oya let's get to work no more sweet talk Mr billionaire Toby chuckled but as she knelt in front of him and began to massage his legs he couldn't stop his heart from beating a little faster for the first time since the accident he wasn't just grateful to be alive he was grateful for teola the evening air was warm carrying the soft scent of flowers from the garden outside Toby sat on the edge of his bed his legs stretched out as tamola gently massaged them

with oil he watched her carefully the way her fingers worked with Precision the way her brows furrowed slightly in concentration for weeks he had been fighting the thought was it possible to love someone like this someone who had been there when he was at his lowest who had held his hand through every struggle he took a slow breath and finally spoke teola I Think I Love You her hands froze mid motion she slowly lifted her gaze to meet his eyes wide with surprise what did you just say Toby exhaled his heart pounding I said I

love you tamy his voice was steady but there was vulnerability in his eyes I don't know when it happened maybe it was when you wiped my forehead after a long therapy session maybe it was the way you always encourage me to keep going or the way you make my room feel less empty but I know how I feel tamola pulled her hands away and shook her head gently Mr Toby no this isn't love his brows furrowed what do you mean she stood up folding her arms you don't love me you're just grateful I've been with

you every day taking care of you talking to you making you feel less alone but that's not love that's just she hesitated trying to find the right words that's just comfort Toby's jaw tightened you think I don't know the difference between love and gratitude teola sighed her voice softer now I think right now your world is small you wake up and I'm the first person you see I help you walk I listen to you but once you're fully healed once you get your life back you might realize this wasn't love and I don't want to

be the person you regret silence filled the room Toby stared at her feeling an ache deep in his chest he wanted to argue to tell her that his feelings weren't just born out of gratitude but what if she was right after a long pause he finally said I don't know how to prove it to you tamy but I mean it she smiled sadly and picked up the bottle of oil again let's finish your massage Mr Toby it's getting late Toby lay back on the the bed staring at the ceiling for the first time since his

accident he wished he could run not to escape his pain but to prove to teola that what he felt was real and he would no matter how long it took weeks had passed and Toby was now walking without any assistance every step he took reminded him of the journey he had been through the pain the struggle but most of all it reminded him of tamola his feelings for her had only only grown stronger he thought about her all the time the way she laughed the way she scolded him like he was just another stubborn patient

the way she cared for him without expecting anything in return but she still saw his love as gratitude he had tried to show her differently in the little things how he looked at her how he made sure to be near her how he listened carefully when she spoke but tamy was stubborn if he wanted her to take him seriously he needed help and there was only one person he could turn to that evening after dinner Toby found his mother in the grand sitting room sipping tea and reading a magazine mama I need to talk to

you Mrs ble glanced up from the glossy Pages noting the seriousness in her son's expression she set her cup down folded her arms and studied him what is it my son Toby hesitated rubbing his hands together it's about tamola At The Mention Of Her name Mrs bangle raised a brow intrigued what about her Toby exhaled and finally spoke mama I love her his mother blinked what I love her mama and I need your help to talk to her silence filled the room the only sound was the slow ticking of the golden grandfather clock in the

corner Mrs ban leaned forward her voice quiet but firm to Toby are you sure this is not just gratitude for what she did for you Toby shook his head no Mama I've had weeks to think about this months even I've been around her every single day and my feelings have only grown stronger this isn't gratitude it's love his mother sighed and leaned back into the couch she is a good girl a very good girl but Toby she might not see things the way you do she is always been professional in her work Toby ran a

hand through his hair in frustration I know Mama that's why I need your help maybe if you talk to her she will listen Mrs bangle studied her son carefully you really love her with all my heart his voice was strong unwavering a slow smile spread across his mother's lips then let me handle it Toby blinked wait you'll help his mother chuckled softly taking another sip of her tea of course my son do you think I don't see the way you look at her the way you brighten up whenever she enters the room Toby let out

a breath he didn't realize he had been holding thank you Mama Mrs ble smiled warmly leave it to me I will talk to her Toby grinned feeling hope rush through him for the first time in a long time he felt like he had a real chance chance teola might have been stubborn but she wouldn't ignore his mother and with that the game had changed the next morning tamola was in the kitchen preparing Toby's herbal tea when Mrs bangle entered her elegant heels clicking softly against the tiled floor tamy Lola my dear can we talk tamy

looked up quickly wiping her hands on a kitchen towel of course ma Mrs ble gestured toward the sitting area in the corner of the kitchen tamy followed slightly nervous the only time she had private talks with Toby's mother were about his health and she couldn't think of anything wrong with him at the moment the older woman sighed softly before speaking tamy Lola I want to talk to you about my son tamy sat up straighter suddenly alert is he okay did something happen Mrs bco smiled reassuringly no my dear he is fine in fact he is

better than fine because of you tamy blinked surprised me Mrs bangle nodded Toby has told me how much he values you how much you have done for him not just as a nurse but as a friend and now he has feelings for you tamy froze her fingers tightened around the edge of her dress Ma I I don't think he really loves me he's just grateful I was there when he was weak when he needed someone Mrs ble reached for timy's hand gently you are a smart girl tamy Lola and I know my son I have

watched him for months he doesn't just admire you for what you did he truly sees you tamy lowered her gaze her heart was racing could it be real could Toby actually love her not as his caretaker but as a woman she thought of the moments they had shared the long talks his gentle teasing the way he always looked at her with warmth in his eyes then she sighed Ma I don't know we are from different worlds Mrs bangle smiled knowingly and what world do you think love belongs to the rich the poor no my dear

love belongs to the hearts that are willing to embrace it tamy swallowed are you really okay with this Mrs bangle chuckled I have never seen my son happier than when he is with you and all I want is for him to be happy a moment of silence passed then slowly tamy nodded she accepted she didn't know where this would lead but for the first time she was willing to find out the sun Shone brightly over the bangho estate as Toby adjusted his tie in the mirror it had been months since his accident but today was

special he was finally returning to work tamola stood behind him arms crossed watching him with a smirk ah Mr Toby are you sure you can handle the stress of work after all this time Toby turned around his eyebrows raised are you doubting me nurse Tami she laughed shaking her head no but if you collapse on your way to the car just know I'm not carrying You Toby scoffed please I've been walking perfectly for weeks now in fact I might just start running soon Tam's eyes twinkled with Amusement a ogat Toby wants to start running should

I call Guinness World Records to document your first Sprint Toby chuckled stepping closer to her you enjoy teasing me too much their eyes met and for a brief moment the room felt smaller tamy looked away first clapping her hands together okay okay let's get moving before your mother thinks I'm kidnapping you the office buzzed with energy as Toby stepped into the grand entrance of ble group his family's business Empire employees whispered some clapped and a few even cheered Welcome Back Sir Toby smiled nodding as he walked through the hallways it felt good to be back

to be in control again but what made it even better tamy was right beside him at lunch he pulled her into his office so what do you think do I still have my CEO charm he asked leaning on his desk tamy folded her arms hm you were Charming before Toby gasped dramatically wow after everything I've done for you she giggled okay okay maybe a little bit Toby smirked a little ah tamola you wound me he reached out and lightly poked her side making her jump Toby she gasped swatting at his hand as he laughed what

are you ticklish she took a step back no Toby grinned mischievously oh letun test that before she could Escape he reached for her sides tickling her mercilessly tamy burst into laughter trying to push his hands away Toby stop I will ha report you to your mother Toby fin Let Her Go his heart pounding not just from laughter but from the way she smiled at him she was beautiful and he loved every moment they spent together Toby and tamy sat on the mansion's balcony watching the sunset I never thought I'd enjoy work this much Toby admitted

stretching but maybe it's because you're there tamy rolled her eyes oh please don't start Toby smirked what it's the truth she sighed dramatically Toby you flirt too much he leaned closer Whispering only with you tamy felt her heart skip a beat she shook her head laughing softly you're impossible Toby grinned and you love it she didn't deny it 3 months had passed and Toby was more certain than ever he wanted tamola to be his wife she had been there when he was at his weakest cared for him without expecting anything return and made him laugh

when he thought he'd never find Joy again she wasn't just his nurse she was his home and now it was time to make her his forever the evening sky was painted in shades of gold and pink as tamola walked into the grand Garden behind the bankle Mansion the pathway was lined with fairy lights and soft instrumental music played in the background what is all this she muttered to herself looking around suddenly she saw Toby standing in the center dressed in a crisp navy blue suit his smile radiant tamy he called his voice warm and full

of emotion she walked toward him her heart pounding what's going on Toby she asked slightly breathless Toby took her hands gazing into her eyes tamy Lola you walked into my life as my nurse but you became my everything you saw me at my lowest lifted me up and made me whole again I don't just love you I need you today and always Tam's eyes widened tears pooling Toby smiled then dropped to one knee pulling out a dazzling diamond ring tamy Lola will you marry me tamy gasped covering her mouth as tears slipped down her cheeks

she nodded quickly yes yes Toby I'll Marry You Toby slid the ring onto her finger then pulled her into a deep embrace cheers erupted as Mrs bangle family members and a few close friends stepped out of hiding clapping and congratulating them my daughter-in-law Mrs bangle exclaimed pulling tamy into a tight hug it was the happiest night of their lives 3 months later Lagos was buzzing with excitement the grand hall of the echo hotel in Suites was transformed into a breathtaking wedding venue chandeliers sparkled the floral arrangements were extravagant and hundreds of elite guests filled the

room tamola looked like a dream in her custom-designed white lace gown her beauty radiating as she walked down the aisle Toby stood at the altar dressed in an elegant tuxedo watching her with pure love in his eyes as she reached him he whispered you are the most beautiful woman in the world tamy smiled her eyes shining the ceremony was heartfelt with vows that brought many to tears when the priest announced them as husband and wife Toby pulled tamy into a passionate kiss as the guests erupted into cheers it was a love story that started in

pain but ended in the most beautiful way possible at their wedding reception as they danced under the dazzling lights Toby leaned close to Tam's ear remember when you told me I was just grateful not in love t laughed softly resting her head on his chest I was wrong Toby chuckled yes you were but it's okay Mrs ble you have forever to make it up to me she smiled forever sounds perfect and as they danced the night away they knew this was only the beginning of their happily ever after the end thank you so much for

watching may God bless you and me