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Amber. Chapter twenty-nine
Amber and Jake danced and though she kept stepping on his toes once in a while he didn’t complained, he would bite his lip to contain the pain and smile at her, Amber didn’t notice this, if she did, she said nothing about it, Jake held her firmly like she belongs to him, his eyes searching out Todd, when he found him, he gave him a sly smile suggesting, he’s in control.Todd couldn’t help but scoff, he returned his smile with a cold stare with both men not backing down and Amber not knowing what was happening tried engaging Jake in a conversation “Hey do you remember the river we use to go play hide and seek when we were young, remember that big oak tree by the side where Ann scrapped her knee one day and you had to carry her all the way home"“yes, I remember, she was so heavy and I was so skinny back then, I remember trying really hard to hold on, I didn’t want to embarrass myself in front of you girls, wanted you to see me as a macho man" Jake saidAmber laughed really hard, throw
Last Updated : 2022-08-10Amber. Chapter thirty
Todd dropped Amber home, she still hasn’t given him an answer yet but he had promised to wait.Amber opened he house door at exactly 11:12pm, Jen was laying on the sofa in the living room waiting for her, Amber had been dreading this, she had hoped Jen would be asleep when she gets back but Jen was curled up on the sofa, TV remote in hand, watching a movie which means Amber can’t escape the questioning tonight, she sighed and said“Hey Jen" “hey, welcome back" Jen called out, Amber faked a yawn trying to pretend to be really tired but that didn’t deter Jen at all, she paused the movie she was watching and turned her full attention to Amber.“so how did the non date outing go"She askedAmber knew it was only the beginning of her questioning so she simply said “fine" saving her energy for more questions she knew was coming, she sat beside Jen knowing Jen wouldn’t give up until she had her answers.Taking a deep breathe she said“Alright, ask away"“so are you dating Todd Anderson no
Last Updated : 2022-08-11Amber. Chapter thirty-one
“Terminate her contract immediately” Todd said over the phone to the human resource department. He dialled another number on his phone, his eyes were as cold as ice.“Stanley, I need you to look into someone for me, dig as deep as you can, leave no stone untouched" he said over the phone and listen for a while before continuing “I’ll send you her details" he said and hung up, he was really angry, his right eye brows were slightly raised higher than the other, his fingers curled into a fist and his knuckles white“Damn it" he mutteredHe Had always thought Petra was just a rich girl who loves to always have her way, he never thought she could be dangerous as well, maybe he had been too lenient in his dealings. He was mad at himself for not thinking of checking her out before now.People were trooping into the board hall for their Monday meeting when one of the HR personnel moved closed to Petra and whispered in her ear, the look on Petra's face changed drastically, she looked around
Last Updated : 2022-08-12Amber. Chapter thirty-two
Work was hectic over the next few days, a new site was starting up, one was in the planning stage, one was at finishes stage and the handing over date was getting closer, Todd was so bust with site inspection, fixing of all the challenges arising with the new site, they had called from the new site that the dimension on the drawing were not fitting into the site and Todd had been working with the design team to come up with a workable plan, they succeeded eventually by reducing each partition of the drawing by 0.2m, the site that was slated for handing over in the following week also had some mechanical faults that needed urgent attention, Todd was so busy arranging for solution he hardly got any sleep, by Friday though he had managed to solve all the challenges he was exhausted, Amber knew how much he had been working and she couldn’t do much to help, when it was closing time, she didn’t see him leave the office, she thought he was working late again but knowing there’s no emergency
Last Updated : 2022-08-13Amber. Chapter thirty-three
Peep! Peep!! Peep!!! Amber’s phone rang just as she was about to step out of Todd’s room, she picked up and said “oh hi Jake" Todd’s expression changed the moment he heard that name and seeing Amber stepping out to pick Jake’s call pissed him off.“Damn that man" he cursed Carrie who had been watching her father intently asked“what is Damn”“oh shoot" Todd said smacking his face with his palm“Shoot" Carries said and Todd had to hold his mouth from saying something that’ll make the little girl ask another question, he looked to Donna fir help and Donna seeing how helpless he looked said“Alright young lady, come here, let’s go look for Amber and play before she leave" “Yeah Amber" Carrie shouted clapping her hands as she ran off forgetting the questions she was asking.“okay, tomorrow is better"Amber was saying on the phone just as Carrie and Donna stopped behind her.“How about you and him take Carrie out for a stroll around the neighbourhood”Donna said pointing to Todd“I do
Last Updated : 2022-08-14Amber. chapter thirty-four
Todd dropped Amber off that afternoon and went back home to rest, he was so happy he got to spend time with her and he knew how she felt about him, though she didn’t say much, he could see the way she looked at him tenderly, his only worry was Jake Morris, the supposed childhood friend who seems to be competing with him, he was able to pry information out Amber so he knew Jake was taking her out the next day, his lip curved into a smile as an idea popped into his head, he drove home and went straight to bed to rest.Amber was relieved to see Jen didn’t show up for the weekend at her place otherwise she would have seen Todd dropping her off which would raise more questions, she sat on the chairs and brought out her phone remembering she still has to call Ann to inform her about the outing of tomorrow after all they were both invited.Ring! Ring!! Ring!!!“hey Ann, how are you"Amber asked when Ann picked up“what is it this time" Ann asked, her voice sounded like she was bored.“hey a
Last Updated : 2022-08-17Amber. chapter thirty-five
The next day Amber walked into Delores restaurant, she spotted Ann and Jake on the window side table, Amber smiled to herself, Ann got there before her which show how eager she was to meet Jake, she might have sounded like she wasn’t so interested on phone yesterday but Ann knew she was just bluffing.“Hey guys” Amber said, sitting on the vacant seat there.“hey Amber” Jake saidAnn who has been chatting happily with Jake said“Hi Amb" in a boring tone.Amber just shook her head at Ann and said“so what have I missed"“nothing much, we were just catching up on old times” Jake saidAmber shook her head and said“oh" looking around, the restaurant wasn’t so filled but there were people sitting here and there, at her left side she saw a lady sitting alone quietly and sipping from her cup, when they cup was placed down, she realised it was Petra, she quickly turned away, not wanting any confrontation.“Remember the day we put glue on the cane your Dad likes to use”Jake said“of course, i
Last Updated : 2022-08-17Amber. Chapter thirty-six
Stanley sat in the coffee shop waiting for his friend, Sam had promised to be there on time, so why was he not here yet, Stanley was getting impatient, he looked at his watch three times within a minute, Sam walked in apologising for coming late“Sorry am late, got held up by something I can’t avoid"“Try keep up with your appointment, they are important as well” Stanley said“hey, am only five minutes late, you make it sound like am an hour or two hours late, you’ve got to have patience man"Sam said, shaking his head at Stanley“Yeah, yeah, what do you have for me"Stanley askedSam looked sorry as he said.“nothing much unfortunately, there were a few people that fits your description but I don’t think they’re your guys"“Why do you say so”Stanley asked.“because those guys were in jail as at the time you mentioned"Sam answered“I see” Stanley said, thinking for a while, if he has no clue now, he would be back to where he started which doesn’t appeal to him, an idea struck him an
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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
