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Amanda climbed down the stairs slowly, she was thinking about what happened yesterday. She touched her neck and felt a pain. She fisted her hand into a ball and clenched her jaw, as she raised her head up, her gaze met with Mr Gilbert and Derek sitting on the sofa watching a football match.She shot them with a deadly glare and turned. "I don't want to be a weak vessel to them, it is better to avoid them than to face them." She turned and began to walk back to her room.Derek gave out a chuckle and called her."Amanda come back here." He instructed in a command tone."That's how when has always been, always ordering, instructing and commanding around." Amanda thought and stood still. She turned around and walked to him."His words always sound like a magic to her as his words always send a shiver down my spine." She thought and stood in front of them."Why are you doing all this." Derek suddenly asked after few minutes of silence. She wasn't expecting him to ask such question from her
Anthony drove into the compound with a great speed, then he stopped the car after parking it properly. The security men ran to the car and opened the door for the both of them. They came out in style. Sonia looked round the compound and smiled. "This place is beautiful and clean, is this also your house?." Sonia complimented and asked as she continued admiring the house. "I always make sure I take good care of what is truly mine. This is one of my houses, I know you might be wondering why this is my house." Anthony stated, Sonia tilted her neck towards his direction. "You are right, you told me that place was the only house you have." She replied him immediately. "Yes I said so because that is the only house my family knows about, I have three more houses to my name apart from this two you be seen." He explained. "I get it now but why did you hide it from your family at least you built them with your hard-earned money, you should be able to boast with it." "You knew what happen
Amanda peeped through her door and saw no one, she hurried out and started running away, she stopped right on her track as soon as she saw her two brother sitting of the sofa."Do they have to sit there all the time, they should be out by now working out their asses but no they prefer watching over me all the time." She thought and knotted her brows in disappointment."I can't go anywhere without passing through that place, I can't go out of the window because everywhere is tightly secured. What should I do?. I can't promise and fail her, I need to get myself out of this place." She thought, sighed and rested her back against the pillar behind her. Her mood lightened up when an idea struck her brain."There is always a way out for me." She muttered and smiled. She ran back into her room.She took a handbag from her collections, dropped her credit card inside it and changed her shoes to a normal slippers. She smiled into the mirror and walked out.She climbed down the stairs, his broth
Many waiters rushed to meet Anthony and Sonia as they got to the door."Good day, you are welcome to Lumia Restaurant. We are happy to meet you sir, I hope you will enjoy this restaurant." A fair young lady welcomed them, she smiled through out the welcoming."Show us to a private lounge where I can have a personal moment with my girlfriend." Anthony said, the waiters bowed and led them in."Here sir, there is a large table for two over there, we decorated the table with a lot of flowers, chocolates and other confectioneries. There is a slow music playing, if you don't like the song don't hesitate to tell me. If you felt the colours aren't your type, we will be glad to change it for them and if you need anything you can all any of us because your well being is our concern." A waiter explained to them with a heart warming smile."This is really nice, please stay near so that we won't have to go extra miles before we get to any of you." Sonia said, The waiter smiled and faced Sonia."Yo
Mike walked in to his hotel room and slumped on the bed. He played a song and increased the volume and danced to the song while packing his luggages into his mini box. He took the file and smelled it, he hasn't opened it ever since he collected it from Anthony, he has done his calculations and planned his life for the next 10 years. "Mike you are the most fortunate person on earth, you become a billionaire without working hard for it. I am lucky." He screamed and jumped up happily. After packing, he went ahead to have a meal. Sandra walked up to him. "Good day sir, we are pleased to know that you love this hotel. Mr Anthony told us you would be leaving today so here are your unsettled bills." She stated politely. Mike dropped his spoon and collected it, his eyes widened when he saw a big amount written boldly on the piece of paper. "What!!! This is too much, I spent only a day in this hotel, what if I spend a whole week." Mike complained while still staring at it. "We calculate
Andrew watched as Grace, Mr Gilbert and Mrs Gilbert attacked each other, he was lost of words but he has to stop what was going on."What do I do?." He asked himself, suddenly, he screamed out and all of them kept quiet."You are all adults and this matter should be settled amicably." Andrew uttered and looked at each other, he didn't know when those words came out but he really hoped it could calm the situation."Never, I won't settle this amicably, how can Gilbert do that to me." Mrs Gilbert cried."I know how much it hurts but you can't solve it with noises." He said in a soft tone."It has to be resolved, she has had Gilbert to herself for too long, it is my time to have him to myself." Grace snapped.The door opened, Sonia and Anthony walked in together.Sonia was about greeting but she stopped when she saw that the atmosphere wasn't peaceful and gentle, Anthony noticed that too."What is happening here and who is this lady?." Anthony asked, looking from Andrew to his mother and
Mrs Gilbert stood by the window crying her eyes out, she never think her husband could sleep with a woman behind her back. Mr Gilbert walked in and sighed. "I don't want to see you, please just go out of the room. I am begging you Jack please leave." Mrs Gilbert pleaded in a broken voice.Jack is the other name of Mr Gilbert."She has never gotten angry with me like this, the last time she called my second name was when she was in danger, that was 20 years ago. I can feel it, she is deeply hurt." Mr Gilbert thought and tears rolled down his cheek as he realised how hurt his wife was."I am very sorry Sofia, it wasn't intentional, I feel attacked whenever I remember what happened then, I felt guilty please don't send me away." He pleaded. Mrs Gilbert turned and wiped off her tears."If you were truly guilty then you should have told me yourself, Grace doesn't have to be the first person to tell me about this." She yelled at him."It is because I don't want to hurt you, that's why I
Anthony came out of the house and dropped a bag into the boot, and waited for Sonia in the car. Few minutes later, she came out of the house with a black handbag hung on her as her arm, she wore a yellow gown with black stripes."Why do you have to take too long to prepare, i have been waiting for 30 minutes now. " He scolded her."I am very sorry baby, I was getting ready and I was trying to dress like the formal me but it seems I am not going to be like that again." She said sadly."You haven't removed your mask, you are still Sonia to me." He teased and walked closer to her. He removed her mask and kissed her forehead. "You now look like Lisa." He said and winked at her."Thank you." She appreciated and pecked her on her cheek."We need to go now, or else we would miss out flight." Anthony shouted, Sonia looked at him weirdly."You are just trying to make me feel as I made us late. We are going with your private jet and there is no point of missing the flight. If you complain too
Ten years later. Sonia's pov I sat on the dressing chair, I stared into the mirror with a beam of smile. A lot of things have happened during the last few years. I would like to start with Nancy, she graduated from college a few years ago with a lot of honors and awards. There is no doubt that she is intelligent and brilliant. She is correctly the richest business woman in Switzerland, she would be the only young lady to attain that position. Everybody became proud of her. Adam and Andrew also graduated from the college, they established themselves without their father's money. Andrew got married three years ago and fathered a beautiful girl. Adam got married to Lily immediately they graduated from college, the preparation was in a rush but it was fun. They are blessed with twins and a boy. Mike was released from jail a week after our wedding because my father said so, sincerely speaking I didn't want him to be freed yet but I had to respect my dad's decision. He apologized for e
Grace raised her head and looked at them, she laughed at her stupid thought. "Amanda has her own life to live and I also have mine. She left me here without caring or trying to get me out of here." She thought again and faced Sonia. "I am going to accept this deal but make sure I get my money immediately when the work is done." "Don't worry everything is ready, you will get your money immediately you call her there." Sonia assured her with a smile, she knew Grace will accept the deal because Grace is a greedy type. "It is done, but firstly, I need to eat good food. I want you to buy clothes for me but I don't want Amanda to grow suspicious so you will do that later." Grace stated with joy. "That's not a problem, everything will be done as long as you do as we say." Sonia assured her and she nodded. Mr Gilbert smirked secretly at the success. Amanda sat on the sofa with a frown, Rika was beside her and Gladys was on her feet holding her phone with a frown too. "Do you mean the
Sonia and Anthony came out of the car as the door was widely opened by the security men. He walked to where Sonia was and grabbed her hand. The workers greeted them as they walked in.They got to the elevator and Anthony pressed down the button, Sonia went in first, then he followed."I think this is the right time to tell her." He thought and faced her."Babe, do you know where Lamarded Hospital is located at?." He asked, Sonia tilted her neck."Yes I do, how did you know the name of the hospital?." "I came across a doctor yesterday, then he told me about somethings which I would like to check out today before we go back." Anthony explained with a nervous smile. He prayed inwardly as he await her response."That's not a problem then, the driver will take you there, please don't take too long so that we can go faster." Sonia said and the door of the elevator opened. They both walked out and headed to her office.Anthony's driver parked the car properly in the hospital's garage. He ca
Sound of footsteps could be heard as Mr Gilbert descended down the stair case. He just left Andrew's room.His face wore a deep frown as what Andrew told him kept ringing in his memory."No that's not possible, I can't tell Sofia about what I do outside the country and I can't leave the family's business or else I and my family will suffer for it. She will surely get mad at me for hiding it from her for a very long time. What do I do now?." He thought.After climbing the stairs he found his way to the living room. He brought out his phone and was about to dial a number when a call came through. A short smile appeared on his face when he saw the caller ID."Thank God, he called at the right time." He said and sighed, then picked the call and placed the phone closer to his ear."Hi Dad, how are you doing?." Anthony asked."I'm fine son, how is everything over there? I hope you are getting familiar to that place?." Mr Gilbert asked in a low voice."Yes Dad, what happened? You sound reall
Anthony wiped off his face with his palm hoping he was seeing something else."Is he truly the one? I am sure he isn't the one. Everybody said he was dead maybe I saw another person who I mistaken as him." He thought."Who are you?." Mr Robert asked again, that brought Anthony back to reality."Never mind, I think I mistook you for another person, I need to take my leave now." Anthony rushed the words and left.Mr Robert continued looking towards his direction until he was out of sight."I really need to talk to this guy, I'm sure he is not from this country because of his appearance and accent." He thought and sighed.Anthony walked into the restroom and released his pee into the water closet. He washed his hands after he was done. Anthony checked himself in the mirror, then the thought of what happened earlier came to his mind. He rested his two hands on the cabinet and faced the mirror."I need to get this off my mind right now, I don't want Sonia to question me for been moody or
They arrived at the restaurant, Anthony parked the car and stopped the engine. He opened the car and ran to the other side, then he opened the door for Sonia. His face flourishes with smile, as the door opened widely Sonia looked at him and smile. His smile was contagious. He stretched out his right hand to Sonia and used to their hand on his chest. She grabbed his hand and came out gracefully from the car, people around brought out their phones and start capturing them while some commenting. "Wow she is finally back." A lady said, the lady beside her shook her head at that statement. "She is not only back but she is back with a great smile on and a partner. It is very hard to smile again after everything that happened to her but I am happy for her." The lady corrected nicely. "Thank you everyone and I am very happy to be back into this country. Thank you for your support and love, I love you all." Sonia complimented and walked in with Anthony. "They really love you." He said wi
Andrew hugged his mother tightly to himself, it felt as if he would be losing her at any moment. Mrs Gilbert also hugged him tightly.The atmosphere was calm as the two of them cried on each other's shoulders.Adam got out of his car and walked in happily, he met his Dad sitting on the sofa while punching the keyboard of his laptop."Good evening Dad." Adam greeted and walked past him, Mr Gilbert raised up his head furiously and spoke."Where are you coming from by this time of the night? Don't you know everybody is not safe?." He questioned, Adam stopped right on his track and faced his Dad."I went on a date with my girlfriend and don't worry nothing will happen to me." He replied jovially. Mr Gilbert narrowed his eyes at him."You went out with Thompson's daughter?." He asked as he was finding it hard to believe."I know what you are thinking about Dad. Her parents has given me the full opportunity to date her, so she is officially my girlfriend." He explained. Mr Gilbert was still
Hailey opened the door and walked in, Anthony and Sonia were still in their previous positions. They both turned towards the door,Hailey put up a bright smile and moved closer to Anthony. She bent over to his size. "Everything is here Sir." She informed, Anthony jumped out of the sofa immediately and walked out with Hailey. "What's up with those two?." Sonia asked herself after seeing them whispering something into each others ear. He checked everything out and it was perfect. "Thank you so much Hailey, I really appreciate your help." Anthony appreciated her. "Anytime sir." She said and walked away. Anthony arranged the boxes according to their sizes, there were three boxes. One for chocolate, another for cookies and the last one for meatballs. He placed a bucket of ice cream on it then he adjusted the flower properly. He breath in and opened the door. "Surprise see." He screamed, Sonia looked up from her laptop and saw what he brought in. "Wow." She opened her mouth in awe,
Anthony and Sonia walked into the office Hailey had cleaned. Everywhere was neat and clean. Sonia went to sit on her seat and closed her eyes as she remembered that she has once sitted on that seat before. It felt so new. Happiness filled her heart as she remembered what Mike has done. "It feels so good to be back on my seat. The very seat I deserve a lot." She thought and smiled happily. Anthony looked at her and smiled too. "She is very happy and cute. I wish I could keep seeing that smile on her face every minute and every second." He thought. "Wow, she is smiling at an invisible thing." Anthony suddenly said, those words made her jolt off from her thought. "Come on, I am not seeing invisible things. I am smiling because I am very happy to be back into this office. Mike never wanted me to be here again but you helped me. I can't even express how much I appreciate you for what you did for me. Thank you so much baby. Thank you for putting smiles on my face, you are the reason fo