Susan glances out of the window, her heart racing with excitement as she sees John's car pull up outside. She feels a surge of joy as she realizes John is here to pick her up and take her to Ketty's house. It's been a busy week since she hasn't seen the time to talk with him, one on one as besties do. She quickly grabs her coat and runs outside, "bro!" She embraces John with a big smile and a warm hug."Can't believe you actually came. I'm glad you came this early. I was getting bored in this big mansion all alone by myself." She exclaims, feeling so much happy.John smiles back at her, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Of course it's me! Who else will it be?" he replies, a hint of pride in his tone.Susan laughs, feeling her heart skip a bit. "I don't know, maybe Ketty herself?" she teases, winking at him.John shakes his head, chuckling softly. "Noo, she's too busy these days and currently now arranging for your..." He sniffs in gently. "Er... Ermm. You seem too busy," he says, a
After much dials and no response, he calls Ketty as he dials her. She picks up in one ring. "Is Susan okay?""Hold your horses, bro. Not even a pleasantry? Seriously?" She sighs. "You love her this much and you still travelled. Why?" She sarcastically bounce at him."Really? This is not the time for this and you know it. But wait a minute. I told you to go get her from my apartment, right?""Yes?" "Don't tell me you didn't see her because I've been calling her line, but she is not picking up." He pants so obviously on the phone.Listening to Xander's panting voice turns out so funny to ketty's hearing. It's unlike him that doesn't care. Ketty holds her mouth for a while trying to stop herself from bursting into laugh and when she can't hold it anymore, she laughs out loud. "Hahahaha.""Really? Laughing? What's funny?" "Calm down. It's you that's funny." She clears her throat and stops laughing." Don't you trust your kid sis again? Susan is here and as for her phone, it's being charg
Another morning and the start of the week. Xander is eager to get going. Away from home in a hotel for a business trip. After getting ready for the day, he picks up his phone and dials Susan's number. Yelling to hear her sweet, calming voice for him to start his week. And also to know how she is faring over the cramps. In just one ring Susan picks the call as if she's being staring at her phone, expecting him to call."Good morning, Susan," he mutters when she picks up. "How are you feeling today?" Susan stretches and groans on the other end. "Ugh, it's still the same way you left me, but I'm okay though.""Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that," Xander replies sympathetically. "Is there anything I can do to help?" He inquires of her to ease him of the guilt not been with her at the moment.Susan pauses for a moment. "Actually, I took some painkillers and as long as am with a doctor, I could not feel pains. Thanks for asking Ketty to take care of me. I'm really grateful.""Of course, you wil
"Ring! Ring! Ring!" Ava's phone rings incessantly. She glances sideways to see who the caller is. It turns out that it's Mrs Tina. She picks up the phone, eager to hear what her boss lady has in plan while waiting for her breakfast to arrive."Good morning, Ava. I hope you're doing well," Mrs Tina greets her."Good morning, Mrs Tina. I'm doing great. How are you?" Ava responds."I'm doing well, thank you. Listen, I want to talk to you about the situation with Susan. I think it's time we take care of her once and for all," Mrs Tina says in a serious tone, knowing it's Ava's long heart desires to have him all to herself.Ava's eyes light up with excitement. "Yes, ma'am. I'm ready. What's the plan?"Mrs Tina explains the plan, and Ava listens attentively. Thrilled to be a part of it, and confident that they can make it happen."So, Ava, I need you to call Susan and ask her to meet a client at a certain location to pick up a document. Tell her you're not available to meet her in person, b
"Good morning, ma'am!" Mr Martin waves at Susan as she enters."Good morning Martin." She adjusts her dress with haste, trying to be more coordinated than the other days, then a phone call vibrates her bag, and she quickly grabs it. "Hello, Ava!" Her voice lit up with a small smile, pretending like she wasn't bothered earlier when she called. "Long time, no see. How are you doing over there?""I'm fine, thanks." Ava continues, "Oh, great! As you know, I'm on a business trip with the boss. We just finished up a meeting with some potential clients. Currently resting for the launch this afternoon. It was a great experience, but I miss you and the rest of the team."Susan smiles, finding it hard to believe, "I miss you too, Ava." She swallows hard a bitter taste to let go of Ava's words and not think much about it because she knows that Ava intentionally said those words to bitter her and nothing more. "Right? I can't relate. besides, I have never been on any business trip with the boss."
It's a few minutes past ten o'clock in the morning when Xander calls Ava's phone. "Hey Ava, how are you?""I'm good sir, thank you," Ava replies."I hope you're ready and getting dressed up because we'll be leaving early,""Leaving early? For what, sir?""The launch ceremony," Xander replies. "Remember? I told you about it last week. Going early to events is always to your own advantage. It's for the Empire construction and business establishment.""Oh, right? I remember the conversation. What time do we need to be there?""We should be there by noon," Xander replies. "So we'll be leaving in the next hour.""Okay, I'll start getting dressed up right away," Ava response. "Thanks for reminding me.""No problem," Xander mentions. "I'll see you soon."After hanging up the phone and Ava quickly gets dressed and heads out to the lobby, she sees Xander waiting there. As she draws close, Xander points to the exit door, getting out. As they step out, she orders a cab. Sitting in front, she giv
"Come on, move it!" One of the muscular men, six packs body built grabs Susan by the arm while struggling to break free, slightly conscious as they tie her up, "What's going on? Let me go!" She says in a lowly voice, trying to get hold of herself but the effects of the chemical contained in the tear gas was much more powerful. They ignore her and continue to drag her towards a van parking outside. She tries screaming for help, but to no effect as no one is around. "Someone, help me!"The other throws her into the back of the van and slams the door shut, "Don't even think about making a sound." He says as he sits inside the van"Please, just tell me what's going on." She sobs having a tight blindfold tied to her face."You'll find out soon enough." Immediately they drive off.She clenches her fists and tries to stay calm, distracting her mind but still isn't working. "Please, just let me go. I won't tell anyone.""Really?" One smirks at her. "So sorry about that but it's too late for t
Stepping off the plane, his mind races with thoughts of Susan. He grabs his bags and rushes out of the airport alongside Ava, his secretary, hoping to find someone who can help him. He hails the cabs along the airport roads and when finally a taxi stops by, he hops in with Ava."Take me to the EMPIRE." "Okay." The cab guy skim around to the passenger's seat before he gears forwards, just then he recognises Xander's face as a familiar one. "Ahhhaa, you're the popular CEO of the EMPIRE. You're welcome back, sir." The cab man mutters in excitement."Thanks, man.""You're welcome. I'm actually a fan and your success story have been a great inspiration to many youths out here and I happen to be one of them.""Wow... I'm flattered though." Xander smiles and chuckles atleast to ease the tension built up in his heart. "Nice meeting you.""Same here Mr Xander."Few minutes later, The cab driver opines as he comes to a stop. "Here we are.""Thanks for the ride." Ava hops out with Xander. She br