Chapter 40Amanda's POVMom, all I need from you is to get better okay, I can take care of myself.”"Andrew is evil, divorce him.” My mom added.I busted into a burst of serious laughter, how can my mom be so sure that Andrew is evil when she barely knows him?I now understand how serious my mom's mental health is, she feels every guy is a bad person."Mom, forget about Andrew, all I need from you is to get better then we can have so much fun out here,” I said to her."But he is evil, he will hurt you.” She added and I am happy again because my mom's sanity of affection for her only daughter is still intact, she feels maybe Andrew might end up hurting me but that's a big lie, I am the one who hurt Andrew in the past and if my mom sanity returns, I am sure she won't be happy about what I did."Mom,won't you prepare me for prom.” I requested changing the topic immediately and she nodded her head.I love my mother so much, if only life was not cruel to us all, I believe she would have be
Chapter 41Andrew's POVI had to meet with Romeo immediately after I finished with an important client at my district headquarters.I was also impressed by the deal I once had with Layla's husband, the shares I get from there are twice the shares I get at the other hotels I own.We sat at the VIP of the lounge and it was comfortable to talk because no noise at all."Wow, I don't need a soothe sayer to tell me that you are happier than the last time I saw you.”"Thanks for the compliment jerk,” I added."Okay fine, I take back my words, I wonder what I was thinking relating a good compliment to you.”"I guess it's better if it comes from my wife's mouth instead of you.”"Whatever, anyway I am happy for you and at least I am proud to see the Andrew I am used to.”"Are you here to talk about me or to share some information with me?”"You are a mood spoiler but back to the real deal, you are right, something went wrong in the past, and everyone who worked there can't even be reached.”"Ar
Chapter 42Writer's PovMrs Susan Beets who happens to be Amanda's mother, has been in the mental care for years now but no one knows the entire truth yet. She knows so much but she keeps a few secrets for some purpose she can't avoid.Amanda feels her father's death was natural not knowing there is more to it. Andrew had to start digging when he noticed something strange happening and he trusted his instincts so well, luckily his friend Romeo was ready to help him find out the truth.The first day Andrew came to the mental home to see Amanda unexpectedly after his spy he placed to follow his wife around called him and told him her whereabouts.He went there unannounced and introduced himself as Amanda's husband, Susan was in a great shock.All she thought was how on earth Mr Parker Walter was still alive but then she realized he was Parker's son, the resemblance was on another level. She recognize his face because she once saw his picture and she was told Walter son name was Andrew.
Chapter 43Amanda's POVI returned home and had a great time with Andrew as well.The following day we went shopping to stick the house as usual then he later left saying he got an important appointment.I went out on my own to visit a few places so I wouldn't be bored at all, I even visited the subway to have snacks, then I missed Layla so much, if she was still in town, she would have gone out with me.I was feeling a bit off and decided to leave the shopping mall to go home so I could get myself busy I met with an old classmate of mine, I was so shocked to see her, "Amanda, is that really you?”"Charlotte, no way, it's you, OMG!!! How many years has it been?” She hugged me."It's like forever you know.” I said to her, "You are looking so good, I must say.” She said to me."You can say that again and you as well, you are not looking bad at all, I was going shopping you know, do you mind coming with me?” She asked."Sure, I love shopping and I think I need that right now.” I agreed
Chapter 44Andrew's POVIt's been weeks and still not a word from my wife, I was already going crazy and out of options, I didn't want to inform Layla about it to keep her from worrying, lastly there was no point telling her mother about it, it would make matters worse.What do I do? I got a call from Romeo and he gave a negative report, he still hasn't gotten any news about my wife and it will be weird to put it on the news so I will keep digging without giving up.Boom, after the call, I got a call from my wife, hold on a second, this is Amanda's number, my wife's number, don't tell me someone is using her phone to call me.I picked immediately with the hope it would be her voice, "Hello.” I said."Is this Mrs Amanda's husband?”"Yes, please who are you and why are you with my wife's phone?” I questioned."You don't have to worry at all, your wife is safe and sound, I am the doctor treating her and she told me to reach you.”“Hospital??? What happened to my wife?” I stood up with fe
Chapter 45Andrew's POV"Thank you so much.”"You don't have to thank me, it's my duty as your husband.” I kissed her forehead."You mean my fake husband right?”"Are you serious right now?” My countenance changed."You need to see your face right now, I know you are both my real and fake husband.”"You know what, to make things easier for us so you stop calling me a fake husband, I guess it's time we have a proper marriage so the world will know you are mine.”"Really? When do you plan to do that?”"Don't worry, when the time is right, let's clear off all crises.”"What do you mean crises, I guess those who kidnapped me must have made a mistake because I didn't hurt anyone or did you?” She asked looking at me in a strange well, I should leave her clueless so I said to her, "Hell, do I look like a Mafia member to you?”"One can't tell.” She added."What? You calling me a gangster?”"You beat up Smith to pop like a gangster, so tell me your dirty little secret Andrew.”"I guess you bri
Chapter 46Amanda's POV I thought I was going to die, I cried out hoping someone would come to my rescue immediately but none of that happened instead they tampered with the rope again bringing me down the second time, I screamed."Please, set me free, just tell me what you want and I will do it immediately but please don't kill me, I beg of you ” I cried again but I got no response, looking down, my life left me for a moment, oh no, I am going to die, what will I do? How do I get free from here?Just like that, they loosened it faster and I was heading to death, that was how I passed out and woke up at the hospital.Where am I? How did I get here?"Finally, you are awake ma'am, I will get the doctor.” The nurse said to me with a smile before taking her leave.I kept wondering how I happened to be here. I thought I was going to die but look at me, I woke up in a hospital, clueless about how I got here, this is crazy, I need to see my husband, I want Andrew right now."Hello miss, cal
Chapter 47Andrew's POVI was lost in confusion thinking about what to do now it's getting complicated. I kind of believe those guys because after the police searched their homes and also their phones, nothing suspicious was found, they were also victims as well.Who exactly is behind all these? Why is it so hard to find out the truth? I hate being clueless, how I wish my father was still alive, I believe he would have given me the information I needed.I had to thank the officers before leaving the station and heading home.I called Amanda's name and she wasn't even present at home, I wonder where she left.I dialed her phone number and noticed the phone was right in the dining room, she left her phone at home, that's new, she had never done something like that before.Something feels off, I had to check the surroundings and nothing shows like someone broke in to get her which means she left the house herself, where on earth did she go to? This is crazy I must say.My phone rang and
Chapter 91Andrew's POV Amanda is pregnant and now they are both in danger, I have failed woefully.What am I going to do now?"We have no choice,” Romeo said to me and I felt so bad because it's all over, I don't know where to start again."Just call it off, I will be going home.”"I will do that now but you wait for her, make sure you don't do anything stupid okay.”'"Fine I will watch someone take Mrs Susan home.” I assured him and he took his leave.I sat in my chair like a failure. My wife is pregnant and I have no means to save her, what if he changes his mind and kills her this evening? What am I going to tell Mrs Susan Beets after I promised her, would protect her and her daughter?Father, I tried my best but it turned out that it's not working at all, what should I do? You told me to act smart and I did, maybe I am not smart enough. I don't think I will be able to do what you want. I have failed as a husband and a son and also as a father to my unborn child.Romeo retu
Chapter 90Amanda's POV I opened my eyes and found myself in an empty room, I felt so weak and it took me some seconds to realize that I had been kidnappedI started banging at the door screaming, "Let me out of here, please let me go.” I continued hitting the door but got no response.I fell to the ground in tears wondering what my fate would be. Are they going to kill me or what?A few moments later, the door opened revealing a guy in a mask and he gave me some food, "Eat.” He said and trying to leave I begged him."Please let me go, you got the wrong person, I haven't done wrong to anyone.”"Your fate will be decided by the boss but for now, the boss wants you to eat, I will return soon to check on you.” He added walking away and locking the door from the outside.What if this food is poisoned? I am not going to eat anything from it, I rather remain starving than eat what Is going to make me meet my early death.I noticed I was feeling sick again, and also about to fall asleep ove
Chapter 89Amanda's POV Daddy, I am sorry once more, can you ever forgive me? I suddenly felt sick and passed out after two days.The day I turned on my phone, I got a call from Layla, I never told her what was going on, what if I shared this with her so she could also advise me?Damn, this is so insane, I would say."Hello Layla,” I said feeling so weak."Hey you, you are sounding so weak, are you sick?” She asked of me and I nodded my head."Not at all, I am okay.”"Okay, I want to invite you for dinner and I won't take no for an answer.”"I am sorry, I will pass.” I replied, what if she gets troubled seeing me this way? It's really not good, I love Layla and she is my best friend, can I avoid her forever when she did nothing wrong?"Are you serious right now?” She asked again and I gave a conclusion of coming to have dinner with her and her family.She ended the call when I told her I needed to get a little rest before I started coming. I looked at a few pictures on my phone and
Chapter 88Andrew’s POV“Just tell me why I am here.”“I want us to bring down those guys together and you are the only living witness,” I stated.“You are crazy, I wonder what my daughter sees in you, if you are going to get yourself killed, count me out, I am not interested in dying,my daughter already lost her father, and I don’t want her to lose me.”“That won’t happen, I won’t let you die,” I assured her.“I want to sleep now, I am tired.” She rested on the bed ignoring me, I guess I finally understand where Amanda got her toughness and stubbornness from.I guess it’s time to retreat, at least things are getting better, she knows the truth now and I know she needs time to process everything.I am fully confident she will have to join me in bringing those enemies down, they were the ones who exposed the truth to Amanda knowing it would hurt the most since we never expressed it to her.I returned to my room and ended up being drunk before dozing off.I woke up very late the next mo
Chapter 87Andrew’s POVI never knew I was on the floor for more than ten minutes and even the lady who brought the divorce papers already left.“What happened?” Romeo inquired from me.“She wants to end the marriage,” I replied.“That’s not possible, maybe it’s a prank, where is the camera?” He asked checking around the premises.“It’s not a prank at all, the lady who came in was her lawyer and the painful part of it all, she didn’t bring it herself, does she hate me so much that she is finding it really difficult to face me?” I questioned myself over and over again.“She doesn’t hate you, I guess she is acting based on her emotions, we will look for her and sort everything out.”“I will call her again, give me your phone, if she blocks my number,I believe I will be able to reach her with yours,” I suggested and he gave me his phone immediately.We walked to the living room together, I placed a call to Amanda but it kept disconnecting, don’t tell me she has turned off her phone.I tr
Chapter 86Andrew’s POV“Okay, fine. This is the plan, Plan A. We need to kidnap Mrs. Susan Beets from that mental home,” I said, looking at Romeo with determination.Romeo’s eyes widened in shock. “WHAT?!” he exclaimed, his voice echoing off the walls.I stood my ground, knowing this was the only way. “That’s the only option we have now.”Romeo shook his head, incredulous. “Are you crazy? Do you know what’s required of us to take out Mrs. Susan Beets from that place? Are you on some drugs or what? I’m lost here. I guess Amanda leaving has really made you insane. Just give me some time, and I’ll talk to her so she can give you a chance.”I sighed, frustrated. “I’m perfectly normal, and I’m not on any drugs, okay? This is the only way out. Something tells me they’re going to hurt her. I really don’t want anything to harm my mother-in-law.”Romeo threw up his hands. “Oh, sweet Lord, help my friend, for he is crazy and out of his damn mind! I’m not supporting you in any suicide missions.
Chapter 85Andrew’s POV“Please son, forgive me, don’t hate me as your father and for my lovely wife, if you are still alive please forgive me but if you don’t also make it, I will forever never forgive myself because I brought all these upon us, I miss us so much mostly when we all go on vacation, I will always cherish the good memories, I need to go now, I hope you find this recording soon.”I cried my eyes out when the video finished playing, a hand touched my shoulder to calm me down, it was Romeo.“Stop crying, now we have the truth in front of us and also a prove that your father is not a killer, he just got carried away for some time, he tried to do the right thing but was killed by that bastard, we are going to take him down with the others, now we have the names.” He said clutching his fist.“Yes you are right and I am just crying because I didn’t have much faith in my father, I actually believe he was a killer, yes he is the founder but I am glad he never killed with his han
Chapter 84Writer’s PovYears ago.Andrew's father went inside his secret room to make a video,he set the camera and took a deep breath before he started recording."Hey son,how are you? Confused right? Don’t worry this video will answer everything and I hope you forgive me after watching it. I will possibly be dead by then, I was one of those who actually founded the Dark Circle.“He took a deep breath after saying that and looked at the lens of the camera recording, “I am so sorry, I didn’t mean to leave such a terrible reputation behind, I was carried away with greed without bringing myself to reason like how you would expect your father to act ”Tears left his eyes and he wiped them off, “I have failed you and your mother, I really want to protect you two, that’s my greatest wish so far, will I be alive to do so? My son In case I don’t make it, it’s okay if you can’t forgive me but I need you to promise me you will destroy the evil I created with my hands.” He brought out a file i
Chapter 83Andrew’s POV“Thank you so much, Layla,you are the best, I knew I could count on you.”“That’s why we are family, so eat up and you are going to stay for dinner as well.” She said to me and I nodded.“Your cookies are nice as always.”“I am glad I haven’t lost my touch yet.”I finished having cookies with her and then she told me I could relax in the guest room while she tried to talk to Amanda to cover over for dinner.I was so happy about it, finally I am going to see my wife, I hope she gives me a chance to talk so I can set things right with her.I didn’t know when I dozed off in the room,I was awakened by Nelson telling me mom wanted to see me in the dining.I had to wash up my face immediately then stepped out of the room,” Hey man, how are you feeling? Layla told me everything.” Nate said to me after shaking hands with me.“Thank you for hosting me even if it was impromptu.”“Oh come on, we are one family.”“So you are not going to avoid me since my father is a kill