CHAPTER HUNDRED-FORTY-FOUR*She couldn't believe her eyes!*"Damn it! How long will Asia take to scout the area?!" Amber wailed, beads of sweat glistening on her forehead.Embarrassed by how worked up and rattled she seemed she did a few paces and cleared her throat.Tweaking her fingers she motioned for Arizona to wipe the sweat off her face which she hurriedly did as she retrieved a neatly folded Dior handkerchief from her waist bag tied encircling her lean waist. The super-rich kid! That mere Dior handkerchief must have been worth a fortune.The lap dog, Arizona, is always obedient to its master even unto death.Poor girl.A smug smile crept up on Hannah's face but was hidden behind the seal tape.She couldn't believe her eyes!Amber is so nervous and rattled by the sound. Whoever trailed her did a great Job!!! You have my heartfelt thanks!If it's the cops, then they will surely be interrogated alongside her which would allow her to voice out the full truth thus clearing her nam
CHAPTER HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE*The battle is far from being over!*What?! What did Amber just say? Dispose of me? As in kill me and dissect my body parts and burn them in the furnace-like in the book titled "Native son" by Richard Wright which was based on a true life story. She shuddered in fear.What if that's what is about to happen to her?God please no!Someone, please help her!!Anybody !!!"How are we gonna do that?" Anastasia asked, visibly perplexed."We will think of something, anything. We just have to ensure that the cops or whoever the heck is out there, do not know that we are holding someone hostage." Amber said evenly."Okay, but how are we going to do that? She's obviously still bound up. Or should I untie her?"" So she would scream on top of her frigging voice and probably escape thus, putting our plans in jeopardy and subsequently exposing us, Certainly not!" Amber wheezed, her nostrils flaring.Anastasia was startled by her reaction and apologized profusely."I'm s
CHAPTER HUNDRED-FORTY-SIX*She can't afford to die out here!*They hoisted her roughly, each of them on either side, and they staggered to the stairs where the attic is located.Approaching the attic, The air suddenly turned stuffy and hot and reeks of rotten smell.What the hell stinks in here?! She would have asked and yelled but her mouth has been gagged and sealed. Damn it! She can't survive in here for even thirty minutes straight!Good lord!The banging at the door downstairs became more subtle as the eerie silence of the enclosed, air-tight attic sucked out the sound from the major room downstairs.Even if she happened to scream at the top of her voice, no one could hear her.That's strange or could it be that the walls of the attic are soundproof?Oh no!A cold shiver ran down her spine.It is giving real serial killer documentary vibes now and it sucks like hell!She can't afford to die out here!Not even in this crappy attic!Someone get her out here already, please!Anybody
CHAPTER HUNDRED-FORTY-SEVEN*She's dead meat!*The rusty smell stemming from the metallic objects that she could not see clearly surrounded her.If anyone would have told her before that she would end up a real hostage like in the movies she watches so often, then she would have probably laughed out loud and dismissed such stupid jokes.Yeah stupid 'cause never in her wildest dreams did she imagine she would be locked up in a dark shitty locker room in an attic right in the belly of a creepy forest.Good lord!What the hell what she thinking?Coming down here like a fool? Blinding following their orders?If only she had told Mrs Hope the truth maybe something might have been done by now. From the look of things, Mrs Hope isn't someone who would just randomly report to the school authority knowing fully well what transpired during Allan's case. Notably, she was one the most fearlessly outspoken advocate in the case despite the fact the school management was in support of the case. And
CHAPTER HUNDRED -FORTY-EIGHT *Amber Harvard-Backdrop*"Has She been secured properly? I would not tolerate any blunder, you understand?" Amber hissed through gritted teeth as they reappeared in the room downstairs."of course, we did the best we could. There's no way she would escape that." Anastasia said firmly as she glided a glance at Arizona, who was nodding frantically in affirmation of what Anastasia what said.Amber cocked a suspicious eyebrow at them."Are you sure Asia?" she probed.Anastasia's t crinkled in slight confusion. She cleared her throat and then replied,"Yes, I am positive. She is currently locked up in the locker room, as well know, it's pitch black in there with no means of escape. She can't get the keys to unlock the door either. It's a jammed lock. So we are good. Plus, you know that's it soundproof. No one can hear her even if she screams at the top of her voice." Amber rubbed her chin thoughtfully, her brows furrowing in deep concentration.Then after a w
CHAPTER HUNDRED-FORTY-NINE *Amber Harvard-Backdrop2*She swallowed thickly and quickly clamped a hand over her mouth, her eyes glazing with punished tears.Her father looked surprised to see her there. His jaw tightened as he moved closer to the door.He tugged it open a little and forced a tight-lipped smile on his shaken daughter."Hey Honey, what are you doing out here at a time like this? You should be in bed." He said in a low voice.Amber bit her bottom lip nervously."I couldn't sleep," she said faintly. Her voice was a little shaky.Her father puffed out a deep breath. He stepped out of the room gently and quietly locked the room behind him."I'm sorry about that. Come, let me take you back to your room." Her father forced a smile and tugged her away to her bedroom.But Amber hesitated as she paused to gaze at the bedroom door of her parents."What is it, Honey? Let's go." Her father pressed.Her amber eyes glowed with genuine concern."I heard a scream. I heard Mum scream. Ho
CHAPTER HUNDRED-FIFTY *Amber Harvard -Backdrop3*Amber's face morphed into a scowl."Dad showed me the truth, Mother. He was there for me even more than you could ever be. Dad is on my side but apparently, you are not. That's why you lost the case because the judge couldn't find you suitable as a mother to take adequate care of her own daughter. Such a pity if you would ask me."Her mother's jaw dropped in shock. She stared at her own daughter like a stranger, dumbfounded.What has happened to her own daughter? Her daughter whom she carried for nine good months? Whom she cared deeply for?It wasn't her fault that she was fighting for her life with painkillers and Antidepressants pills to remain sane and sober.She had been battling with mental illness since she was a child and she thought her husband understood that part of her before he decided to get married to her.But sadly, reality can be quite shocking.The once love-filled and peaceful marriage they had suddenly transformed in
CHAPTER HUNDRED-FIFTY-ONE *Amber Harvard -Backdrop4*"Come back to your senses, sweetheart. Why would a mother despise a child that she birthed to life? It is inconceivable! " Khole said breathlessly, tears streaming down her flushed face. She quickly took Amber's hands in hers. Surprisingly enough, Amber didn't protest. It was as though, the power of her mother's love is bending her will to conform to that of her mother. Like a magnet attacking her towards her mother.Her eyes glinted with emotion she didn't know existed for her mother. She thought she had banished every emotion left towards her mother.Now, why the heck is she being moved by her mother's touch? The woman she had grown to loathe? The woman that abandoned her?"Listen, Amber, I love you so so much that it hurts so badly seeing you like this. I'm genuinely concerned about leaving you under the care of your father. Don't listen to him, he will only poison your mind. You have got to trust me, Amber. Please." She spoke