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Amber. Chapter eight
Carl could see the pain in his friend’s eyes and he tried to console him and take his mind of that topic “you know, one day, your wishes are going to come through but will revenge or hurting the person who did this lessen your pain, fir the sake of your daughter move on" there was a long pause before Carl said “now, how about you tell me all about that woman of your dreams" “oh, come on, is that what we’re calling her now, her name is Amber and she is my PA.Monday morning.At 9:00am Carl strolled into Jen’s office and asked without any pre-amble “Jen, who is Amber" Jen paused from surprise at first but said “boss's PA” “yes I know, I mean, where is she, I’ll like to meet her" he said sounding impatient, “follow me” Jen said as she led him straight to Amber’s office, Amber was arranging the shelve placed at one side of her office when the door opened, she squirmed and all the paper in her hands fell to the floor, she apologised and was bending to pack up the paper but Carl shouted “St
Last Updated : 2022-07-08Amber. Chapter nine
When Todd was sober, he asked Carl “see what you’ve caused, this is my office Carl, why would you bring a gossip topic to my office" “I couldn’t resist the temptation, I had to see for myself" Carl said shrugging his shoulder, “well, thanks now leave" Todd said and Carl opened his mouth in shock, he didn’t expect his friend to send him out of his office over this issue but Todd looked serious like a business man heading to seal a deal, Carl shook his head and said “I need to get to work anyway, I’ll deal with you later" he walked out of the office and Todd called Amber to come in, when she got in, he ask her to seat, she sat in the chair Carl had just vacated. Todd raised his brow slightly to show Amber how serious he his with what he was about to say. Todd raised his brow slightly making him look more serious than he does usually just to show Amber how serious he was with what he was about to say “everything Carl, that’s the man you saw in my office, now whatever he might have said,
Last Updated : 2022-07-09Amber. Chapter Ten
Amber got home the next day and met Ann standing by her door way, “hello sis” Amber knew something was up, the moment she saw Ann “what is it this time" Amber asked without any preamble “won’t you even let me in first" Ann asked faking offence “why should I let you in, so you could sell all the little things I own for money” Ann looked down as if she was feeling remorseful “I deserve that but please just let me in, it’s a matter of life and death" Amber hesitated for a while but finally opened the door, once inside Amber said “now, what’s with the matter of life and death” Ann started to talk but was stammering “it it OK let me explain, it it" “it what" Amber asked feeling strange, she had a feeling whatever Ann wanted to say would be a game changer “I kind off went gambling again, before you lecture me, I know I mess up and am sorry but I owe someone two thousand dollar and it so happened that person is Jack Ray" Ann said and looked up to see Amber’s reaction, Amber’s eyes widen as s
Last Updated : 2022-07-10Amber. chapter eleven
Friday evening Todd went home early, he has been feeling kind off guilty lately for entertaining any form of likeness to any lady, he decide to visit Sarah’s tomb to tell her all that was in his heart, but he didn’t want to go alone so he went home to pick up Carrie, he knows that no matter how good Donna was with Carrie, one day she will need a motherly love and that day was coming soon. He got Donna to dress Carrie in a warm fluffy coat cause the weather was a bit chilly outside, then he strap her in her car seat and ensure she was secured before entering the driver’s seat and driving off.“Hi honey, it’s been a while since I came here last, Carrie say hi to mummy" he said to Carrie “Hi to mummy” the little girl responded and Todd smiled at her response then he continued “you see how big she is now, and she looks just like you, she has you big brown eye and curly hair and she is a foodie just like you” he paused a little and smiled a he recall how Sarah was with food especially when
Last Updated : 2022-07-11Amber. Chapter twelve
Monday morning, Petra came for the meeting, where they discussed the progress of work, after the meeting she was on her way to Todd’s office when she passed by the admin office and overheard them talking about Carl checking out Amber and saying stuffs like Todd liking Amber, she paused and thought for a while, could the clumsy Amber really catch the attention of a man she has been trying so hard to catch for years, she made up her mind to be extra mean to Amber, she was wearing a black jumpsuit with bold make up that makes her stand out as usual, she walked into Todd’s office without knocking “Hi, Mr Anderson” she was saying but Todd raised one 9f his eyes, looked at her and said “you didn’t knock" “oh sorry I kind off forgot” she said and was about sitting down when Todd said “you can kind off get back out and knock" she was shocked, Todd had not spoken to her in that tone before, could he still be mad at her for treating Amber like she did the last time, perhaps what she heard was t
Last Updated : 2022-07-11Amber. Chapter thirteen
She was in her office going through a file Todd had told her to make corrections on when the land line rang, it was the boss, she picked “come into my office now" he sounded pissed, she ran into his office, knocked lightly and stepped in when he said “come in “she walked in lightly afraid of making him more angry “what’s this” Todd said dropping the document she had brought in earlier on the table “I can’t make head or tails of this, it’s all scattered, is this how you assist me" Todd asked an already scared Amber, he looked up at her and saw how terrified she was so he lower his voice and spoke more calmly “go rearrange those" he said and dismissed her, Amber’s voice was barely audible as she said “okay boss” she walked back to her office blaming herself for not checking again to be sure it was well arranged. Amber gave back the file to Todd when she was done rearranging it, she didn’t think much about what had happened earlier with Burke saying Jen was asking about her and Jen not b
Last Updated : 2022-07-13Amber. Chapter fourteen
Amber lingered I’m front of Todd’s office, not sure if she should go in or not, he seems nice at times but she was scared he may think she is an opportunist for asking for this, she has no choice though so she knocked on the door lightly hoping he wouldn’t hear, she was about turning back when she heard “come in" she walked into his office slowly, each step she took felt heavier than the previous until she was standing right in front of him looking blankly at the wall behind him, Todd turned back to see what was so fascinating behind him, he saw nothing there so he turned back to her “yes, Amber what is it" she wanted to reply, she wanted to ask for help but her tongue was acting of its own accord, it was like her tongue was glued to the roof of her mouth “can you speak, I have things to sort through, I don’t have all day" Todd said impatiently “am sorry to disturb you but I don’t know what else to do, can I get a loan from the company, please, am willing to sign any legal document st
Last Updated : 2022-07-13Amber. Chapter Fifteen
Stanley walked into TC real estate firm, their logo boldly written in black letters on the wall, there was no missing it, he asked the receptionist about the CEO office and was directed to Todd’s office, he saw a a lady with oval face, blue eyes and mole at the right corner of her mouth walking out of the office and froze, lots of thoughts going through his mind “why was she here, was it really a planned work, is she looking to kill another" he played all these questions in his heart but found no answer by the time he came to, the lady had disappeared, he shook his head and knocked on the door “come in” came the reply, he stepped in and walked up to Todd stretching out his hand for a handshake “hello Mr Todd" Todd extended his hand and shake his saying “hello Mr Stanley" Todd didn’t beat around the Bush he simply asked a question that has been plaguing his heart for two years now “so who is it, you said you have the footage, show me please" Stanley put his hand in his pocket and retrie
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Todd walked out as soon as the presentations were over, the winner would be contacted via a mail so there was nothing more to wait for, Rick ran up to him just as he was about to enter his car.“Todd Anderson”He said and Todd paused, he knows that voice, he can never forget the voice of someone he once considered a friend “Rick”Todd said as he turned back to face Rick Warren“you were going to leave without saying hello”Rick said flashing a fake smile,Todd didn’t smile instead he clenched his jaw as he said“i see you haven’t gotten rid of your dirty tricks and games so why would I say hello, we have nothing to talk about”“Oh but I think we do”Rick said“no we don’t”Todd said turning towards his car“don’t you want to know how I got your design, ain’t you tempted to know who the mole is in your company”Todd turned back to Rick and saw his satisfactory smile.Sensing it was one of Rick’s dirty tricks Todd smile and said.“NO”Then he turned and entered his car
Amber. chapter sixty nine.
Few days later.“I can’t believe my wedding was ruined, just like that”Amber said, as she sat beside Ann in her hospital ward.“am sorry things turned out this way”“Ann, I should be thanking you for pushing me out of harm’s way”Amber said, then she propped her chin with one hand and said.“Honestly I had a feeling something was going to happen, I had a bad dream the night before that’s why I had that anxiety attack at the door”Amber confessed to Ann who raised her head slightly and said.“Wow, it’s so weird though I could’ve sworn someone tampered with it cause when I checked the venue yesterday, it looked fine and why did it drop at the moment you were passing”“ I think you’re right Ann, someone must have done something to the iron”Amber said, her eyes wide from her discovery.“Hold on, I’ll call Todd”The phone rang but there was no response “Oh I forgot, he’s probably at the bid”Amber said, her shoulders slummed and her eyes dulled.“what’s wrong Amber”Ann
Amber. chapter sixty eight.
“is your friend okay”Ann whispered to Amber.“Who”Amber asked not knowing who Ann was referring to amonge all the ladies present for the bachelorette party.“Jen, she seems to be put of it”Ann said pointing at Jen who was currently at the balcony making a call.“yeah, I noticed she seems off but I can’t quite place my finger on it, maybe I’ll just ask her”Amber said getting up.Ann shrugged and walked away to get herself a drink.Jen was rounding up with her call when Amber got to her.“Okay, let me know what you think, later”She said and hung up the call.“Are you okay Jen”Amber asked, her eyes filled with concern.“Am okay, why do you ask”Jen asked seeing the concern on Amber’s face.“You seem to be out of it lately, you seem jumpy and anxious, I think”Amber said scrunching her nose.“ Thanks for your concern but am okay, just a little stressed out, you know with the upcoming bid and all, documents keep moving here and there but am good and I promise to be
Amber. chapter sixty seven.
It took Amber a few weeks to get back into the wedding planning mood but when she thought she was over it she decided to pay her father a visit along with Ann who seem to coming around more.She has been so worried about Amber and has since lost the thirst for gambling.“Ann come on, let’s go”Amber said for the fifth time, she has been waiting for Ann for the past fifteen minutes.“am ready”Ann said coming out of Amber’s room where she had been retouching her make up.“finally”Amber said rolling her eyes.Stepping out of the house the twin stepped into the Benz waiting Outside, Todd had arranger for a car and a driver for Amber since the incident.“hi Greg”Amber and Ann chorused at the same time and the two laughed at themselves for talking in sync it happens often when they were little but as they grew older and drifted apart they seem to lose their bond.Smiling they settled in while Greg drove them downtown to their old house.When the car finally stopped, Amber and
Amber. Chapter sixty six
“Am really sorry for putting you in harm’s way"Ann said, sitting on the chair opposite Amber.“you’ve apologised severally and I have something to say as well"Amber said coming to sit beside Ann.“A week ago before the incident, we were talking about Dad and I said some things I wish I didn’t”Ann raised her hand to stop Amber and said.“you didn’t say anything wrong, you were right, my lifestyle is toxic and I need to change, I got you into trouble, I can’t forgive myself if something had happened to you all because I couldn’t discipline myself"“it’s okay Ann and I appreciate you but I also know your gambling addiction started because you were looking for means to raise money for us back then, I shouldn’t have been so harsh and am sorry, Please come for my wedding, I’ll invite Dad as well"Amber said tears brimming in her eyes.Ann couldn’t help crying as well as she said.“I don’t have an excuse Amb, you’re the most important person to me and I don’t know what I would have done if
Amber. chapter sixty five.
The next day, Todd was waiting for Jack Ray by the old creek as agreed, he had a black bag with him, he had been standing for sometime with no word from Jack Ray, turning around to see if anyone was around, he spotted a black figure from an abandoned building, starring at it, the figure moved closer and soon he could see the man's features.Jack Ray was not hunk, he wasn’t what Todd had expected at all, he was smallish in stature with bright eyes, no one would have suspected he was a criminal.“nice of you to show up"Jack Ray said in an unbothered tone.“where is she"Todd said unable to contain his anxiousness.“not so soon, the money first"Jack Ray said signalling for him to bring the bag.Todd’s eyes were slightly red from anger but there wasn’t much he could do, all he could do now was to follow the plan and hope all works out as planned, they had to involve the police when Ann told them who they were dealing with, Jack Ray is a top criminal who has never been caught due to his
Amber. Chapter sixty four.
“I don’t think Jen as anything to do with this, Alice as been watching her all this while and she said Jen didn’t make any plan to kidnap Amber"Stanley explained to Todd who couldn’t sit in a spot, he had been pacing up and down his office, at first when he didn’t see Amber yesterday he had thought she was having a good time with her sister and didn’t want to disturb their bonding time but when it was night time and he still didn’t hear from her, he became really worried, he had called her line severally but it was switched off, he tried calling Ann as well but she wasn’t reachable.“here, call Ann again"Todd said dropping a paper containing Ann's number in front of Stanley, just then the door opened to Carl came in.“have you found anything"He asked the moment he was in the office.“no and I can’t stand this anymore"Todd said, his eyes red from exhaustion and fury, he punched the wall with his fist, Carl rushed to him and said.“easy man, we’ll find her”“She picked"Stanley shou
Amber. chapter sixty three
When Amber came to, she was sitting on the floor in a dimly lit room, she could barely make out anything in the room, but she knew the room wasn’t empty, she could vaguely make out shapes that looked like a chair and a bed, her hands were tied to her back and her legs tied together, she could feel the hardness of the rope against her skin, not knowing what to do she yelled.“hello"Not hearing any sound she shouted again“Is anyone here"She was about shouting again when the door suddenly open.The hefty man she had walked into at the store was standing by the door, he pressed a switch and lights came on.Looking at the man, Amber felt her throat was dry, she liked her lower lip with her tongue and said“Please can I get water"Taken aback by her request the hefty man grunt.He had expected her to be scared and shiver at the sight of him.He turned back and went out, coming back few seconds later with a bottle of water.“here"He said in a husky voice, stretching the bottle water to
Amber. Chapter sixty two
“wait, not now" Jen said into her phone, she had stepped aside to pick a call, leaving Amber with Todd, the engagement party had been a success, the media there had capture every breath taking moment of it and this prompted Rick to give Jen a call telling her how they should strike now but Jen had a better idea, now is not the time to strike, she had everything planned out, a sly smile appeared on her face but she quickly wiped it off when Amber touched her arm and said“Hey maiden of honour"Turning back swiftly Jen quickly said into the phone“I’ll call you later”she said into the phone, not waiting for a response before cutting the callShe smiled at Amber and said.“really! am your maid of honour"“of course, who else would it be, you are my best friend and meeting Todd was also all because of you" Amber said, smiling genuinely at Jen as she hugged her.“That’s true I did help you guys meet" she muttered through gritted teeth and smiled as she hugged Amber.“Daddy said you’ll be
