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Amber. chapter thirty-seven
Stanley called Todd after his meeting with Sam asking him to arrange for a meeting with Ann.Todd didn’t call Amber right away, he delayed till Monday, his mind was pre-occupied with something else, something that keeps nagging at him but he couldn’t figure it out, he decided the best approach was to keep watching silently.On Monday, a new finishes contractor was introduced and he was put to work immediately as they would be handing over a site that week. After the meeting Todd took Amber with him for site inspection at the site slated for handing over, it was an estate with 500 units of building, tarred Road several infrastructures were within the estate, most of the finishes has been done, just some minor maintenance work needed.Todd dragged Amber into the sample unit of the estate, he had collected the key at the entrance.“I need to talk to you"He saidOnce they were within the four walls of the building, Todd pushed her gently against the wall and kissed her passionately, brea
Amber. Chapter thirty-eight
“Hey sis" Amber said to Ann over the phone that Evening“are you making an habit of calling me regularly because its becoming too frequent”Ann said“ha ha, very funny" Amber said rolling her eyes“do I need a reason to call my sister"“you tell me" Ann said waiting for Amber’s response “okay. Maybe I do have a reason for calling but I’ll try and do better. You know it’s not like you’re bursting my phone with calls as well right"Amber said“Hmm" was all Ann said“okay, I kind of need your help, remember my boss, the case about his wife"Amber said trying to jog her memory“yes, what about it" Ann asked“So they kind of got some things they’ll like you to check out for them” Amber said cringing expecting Ann’s outburst but it didn’t happen instead Ann simply said“okay" Amber was shocked she agreed just like that so she asked“why did you agreed without any hesitation”“you would have still pleaded with me until I agree right" Ann said and Amber said“That’s true, I would do that"“s
Amber. Chapter thirty-nine
“Wait" Ann exclaimed suddenly“One of the guys has this exact same scar across his cheek, I don’t know if that helps, but that’s all have got" Ann said handing over the pictures back to Stanley.“thanks, that might help"Stanley looked intently at the scar, it looks like a spider when you look at it closely, though at first glance it’s seems to mean nothing but on a closer look you would see the outline of a spider, Stanley’s eye lit up as he said “I can work with this, I have an idea”“Well, the rest isn’t my business so am out of here" Ann said, standing up to leave.“wait” Todd said “I’ll drop you off" “No, thanks ill rather take a taxi but you can drop Amber off, seeing as you couldn’t keep your eyes off her the whole time, have you told her how you feel"Ann said. A mischievous smile appearing on her face“Ann" Amber exclaimedHer face turning beet red with embarrassment.Todd didn’t get offended instead he smiled and said“Will you let me have your sister if I say I want her"
Amber. Chapter forty
The handing over of the site was a success, they will be doing maintenance for the next three month, making sure the houses are functional for each occupants but the major work has been done, Todd appointed a facility manager that would oversee the maintenance work.By Saturday evening he came to pick Amber up for their date, he was wearing a black Jean trouser and a sky blue shirt.Amber opened the door and asked him to come in while she will go and get changes, Todd was entering her apartment for the first time, he looked around the house looking at the pictures hanging on the wall, he saw a picture of Ann and Amber when they were small adolescents, he recalled an encounter he had when he was fifteen, he was from a poor background and was really hungry that day, he was working at a construction site as a labourer, he hasn’t eaten that day and went to the shop nearby asking for food in advance, he pleaded with the shop owner that he’ll pay after the close of work when he’ll receive
Amber. Chapter forty-one
On their way back from their date, Todd was driving while Amber was scrolling through her phone when her phone rang and she picked up“am I speaking with Amber Scout" a voice said“this is she" Amber responded and the caller said“Ann is at our hospital, she gave me your number and asked me to call you"“What happened to her and how is she"Amber asked“she is currently receiving treatment, she should be okay, I’ll send you the address of our hospital”The caller said“Okay, thank you” Amber said and the call got disconnected, Amber turned to Todd who asked even before she said anything“what is it"“Ann is in the hospital, I don’t know what happened yet but I have a vague idea of what it could be"Amber said, her phone peeped and she checked the message, the hospital was about ten minutes drive from where they were so she told Todd to drop her off there.Amber walked into the hospital, Todd followed closely behind her, she saw a nurse coming out of a room and said to her“Am here for
Amber. Chapter forty-two
While Amber was away Todd asked Ann a few question.“did you see their faces"“no" Ann replied, rolling her eyes wondering why he was asking her that, didn’t he just hear Amber said the attack was from my gambling issues, why is he feeling so concerned now, Ann thought within herself but said nothing until Todd asked her another question.“have you been gambling of late”“no" Ann said looking at Todd like he was being ridiculous.“Look, you’re making me uncomfortable with all these questions, why are you asking all these" Ann asked Todd but he just shook his head slightly and said“nothing"Amber came back in and said“Ann, please stay out if trouble and save me from been a regular visitor at the hospital"“yeah, yeah, whatever, thanks anyways" Ann Said“take your model man away, I’ll like to sleep now" Ann said turning to the other side.Amber tsk her teeth at her and dragged Todd’s hand as she walked out angrily.Over the next few days Todd wasn’t himself and Amber noticed this, sh
Amber. Chapter forty-three
“How is our plan going” Petra asked on the phone“not quite as I’d hoped, they got her twin, not her but she also got away"The person on the side of the line said“Don’t worry Petra, am fully behind you, Todd should be yours, that clumsy fool can’t just come out of no where and snatch him from you"The person said“thanks, I don’t know what I would have done without you" Petra said“I just want to see justice served, that all, by the way, maybe you should try scarring her again, it might work you know, she is not so strong" the person on the other side said “Okay, I’ll do whatever you say"Petra answered.“Okay, if that doesn’t work, I have another trick off my sleeves, you wait and see, I’ll clear all the obstacle” the voice said in a sinister way that its sent chills down Petra herself.She hung up the call and smiled said“good thing have got an ally in that office, I can monitor them and strike when necessary” laughing out loud she sank into her couch and took a deep breath.Amb
Amber. Chapter forty-four
Todd took Amber back home with him and she was settled in the guest room, the next morning they rode to the office together but Amber asked to drop two blocks away from the office.“Why should I drop you here" Todd askedAmber touched his head, feeling his temperature “what" he asked“I was just checking to be sure you’re okay, have you forgotten to said we should keep this relationship a secret, going to the office together would make things too obvious" Amber explained.Todd frown but stopped the car and allowed her get down.“After work, wait for me here okay" Todd said as she got down“okay" Amber said not looking backTodd’s frown deepened as he watched her go“No goodbye kiss, she didn’t even look back" he muttered to himself before driving off.At closing Amber was waiting for Todd at the place they agreed but she felt uncomfortable like someone was watching her, she decided to move further away but suddenly, a hand grabbed her, covering her mouth, she bite the hand and let ou
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