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Amber. Chapter fifty-five
“Why don’t you trust me, Amber" Todd asked raking his hair with his hand.“Do I really look like someone who will betray or cheat on you" he asked looking into Amber’s eyes as if the answers will jump out of her eyes.Amber bite her lower lip shaking her head quietly she said.“Am sorry, I dragged my baggage into our relationship" her eyes lost focus like she was looking into the distance as she began to recall bits of her childhood.15 years ago.“Ann, Ann" came the shout from little Amber, Ann rusher into the sitting room and found Amber perched on the stool by the window, looking out the window she pointed at a figure approaching the house as she said.“He’s coming and he’s drunk" Ann rushed towards Amber and dragged her down from the stool “quick, come, let’s go hide, you know what that means right” Ann held Amber’s hand and the two of them rushed into their room, locked the door and climbed the bed to sleep.Bang! Bang!! Bang!!! The loud banging on the door didn’t stop even as
Last Updated : 2022-10-15Amber. Chapter Fifty-six
Todd hung up the call and stomped his feet on the ground, he couldn’t believe Amber chose to tell someone about their relationship despite the current situation and she chose the worse person, a person he had been suspecting since the day he saw Petra at the restaurant while he was spying on Amber, he had followed Petra that day out of suspicion, he was shocked to see Jen talking to Petra, he had been suspecting her since then but has no evidence to proof his suspicion. His head was bursting with lots of thoughts. What if Jen turns out to be Sarah’s murderer, though they looked into her before, they didn’t search deeply, now he was hoping they could trace her call records perhaps that will shed some light on the issues at hand, he really didn’t want to imagine what would happen of he was too late again this time, he placed his hand 9n his chest in an attempt to steady his heart, took deep breaths before turning to walk back into the hospital room where Amber was currently watching a
Last Updated : 2022-10-18Amber. chapter fifty seven
“let’s go for a vacation” Todd said to Amber after she was discharged “What about the company and Carrie"Amber asked, her eyes searching Todd’s to gauge his reaction, she really wanted to go for the vacation but she also knew the company is at a busy stage.“don’t worry, have arranged for everything, Carrie and Donna will go with us and we will all stay at the vacation house there, its close to a ranch. You’ll love it" Todd said and Amber beam smile, moving closer to him, she wrapped her arms around his neck and brought his head down for a kiss.“I think we will go for more vacations in the future, I didn’t know vacations can get me kisses" Todd said, his breath fanning her neck and his words teasing her.She smiled and turned away, her face turning red “there’s more to come during the vacation” she said“Is that so" Todd said drawing her back, he embraced her from the back.Stanley knocked on Todd’s office door and waited till he heard “come in” he opened the door and walked in,
Last Updated : 2022-11-02Amber. chapter fifty eight
Carrie was overly excited to be going for vacation with her favourite people, she couldn’t stay calm all through the ride she kept asking questions like“are we there now, when can I go play, can we swim there Daddy"Todd was driving so Amber answered most of the questions that Carrie asked, when the car parked in front of the house, Amber got down from the car and looked around, the view was breath taking, the house was made with dark brown woods and there were trees scattered all around, the drive way was paved with grey interlocks.“wow, looks like one of the houses have seen in the movies"She muttered to herself, Todd who was bringing down their luggage from the booth stepped beside and said“Well, now you’re in this movie”Amber laughed and they all walked in with Todd carrying most of the luggage, the inside was even more gorgeous than the outside, all the walls were painted white and the furniture’s were all brown giving the house an elegant look.“Nice" Amber said looking arou
Last Updated : 2022-11-02Amber. chapter fifty nine.
Things was going really well just like Todd had planned by Sunday afternoon which was their last day at the vacation house, Todd took Amber to the ranch.Amber saw horses up close for the first time“wow" she exclaimed and Todd smiled, he held her waist and pulled her closer “you like them” he asked and Amber looked up into his eyes, the excitement was obvious, her smile widen and her eyes shone bright as she said“oh yeah, do I get to ride one of them" she asked beaming up with smile“yes, which would you like to ride" Todd asked looking around the ranch at the different types of horses available “the big brown one" Amber said pointing to a brown horse in the stall, she walked closer, her mouth opened as she gawker at the horse, the horse was beautiful, the brown colour seems shine and the small black tint at the end of the horse's mane made it look more beautiful.The ranch attendant who was in one of the horse’s stall peeped out and said“that’s a fine chose ma’am, Brown Sugar is
Last Updated : 2022-11-07Amber. Chapter sixty
Getting back to town Amber couldn’t wait to announce her engagement to Jen, so on Monday morning after their usual meeting Amber cornered Jen in front of her office.“Hey Jen" Amber said smiling sheepishly “huh” Jen said drawing back slightly “I find you’re overly cheerful today Amb, What’s up"Amber used her left hand to brush her hair back making sure to do it slowly so Jen can see the ring on her finger and sure enough Jen saw it“Amb, you’re engaged, to who, I mean how, when, OMG" Jen exclaimed her eyes widen like it was going to pop out of their sockets “over the weekend, and it’s Todd Anderson, we’ll be announcing our engagement soon" Amber said at a go, smiling “Well, congratulations then" Jen said smiling though her smile didn’t quite reach her face and she was biting her lower lip “What is it, you’re not happy" Amber said when she noticed her facial expression“no, of course am happy for you, I was just shocked plus I think it’s so early, you guys barely know each other"
Last Updated : 2022-11-14Amber. Chapter sixty one
Jen was determined to go all out to get what she wants so she didn’t waste any time, the next morning she went to the design department to hang out with Arc Joe.Joe is an easy going man, he as always been gentle and kind, though he has this weird habit of admiring his beards and stroking it, he wasn’t particularly handsome but he could pass for an okay guy but it was still a surprise to some to see Jen the general secretary hanging out in the design department and with Arc Joe of all people, the two just weren’t a good fit, John a bulky man in his fifties who has been working with the company for long passed by and shook his head, he had seen this type of scene before only it wasn’t with Arc Joe, it was Arc Mason two years ago and Mason was let go not long after that due to a design leak, his system shows he was the one who leaked the design but John could have sworn Mason wasn’t that type of person, John couldn’t voice out his opinion though, a lot was happening at that time, the bos
Last Updated : 2022-12-02Amber. 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
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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
