Daniel and the rest came down after showering. They sat down to chat about the day.“Dinner is ready.” Mrs Bentley announced as soon as Hillary who was the last one to come down took a seat.Everyone gathered in the lounge after dinner.“Let’s talk downstairs.” Scholar appeared out of nowhere and advised as he led the way.“What is it?” Daniel asked once everyone was settled down.“Do I call you chief as Boss or Major General?” Scholar scratched the back of his head.“Daniel will do.”“Then, I will follow Boss and call you chief.” Scholar nodded ignoring Daniel’s request. How could he have the guts to call this tiger by his first name?“Boss’s meaning for today’s events is to bring Dolce’s activities to light. He wants to use today’s incident to officially announce and denounce him of his military credentials and services.” Scholar paused “Boss didn’t instruct this to be discussed tonight… but …”“I know. He would have if he wasn’t distracted.” Daniel understood Ben. He would wrap up
“How are you feeling?” He asked as he sat next to Dana.Lara and Kim walked out to take a breather.“I am okay. Why are you here?”“Where else should I be?” Ben grinned“Aren’t you busy?”“I always have time for you.”Dana rolled her eyes.“Has the matter been resolved?”“Not yet… We have done all we need to … the rest is up to Ed and Tyrell.”Dana nodded.“Next time don’t put yourself at risk. I will always find a way.” Ben gently caressed the wound on her forehead with a guilt-ridden face.“What did Shadow mean by creating havoc?” Dana ignored Ben’s request and asked as she remembered what Shadow had said.Ben pursed his lips.Dana pulled his sleeve… she was naturally curious.“You want to know?” Ben asked helplessly; He’d rather she not know regarding his dark side.Dana nodded.“Of course. I have to punish the instigators not just the perpetuator.” Ben explained.Dana raised her eyebrows.“Do you remember meeting Amber?”Dana thought for a minute before shaking her head.Lara and
Dana closed her eyes and leaned into Ben’s embrace in relief as the officers left. Ben smiled as he hugged her comfortingly.Ed and team walked with a smirk.Lara pointed at Ben and Dana and pouted. Her meaning was obvious.“Yes, my girl did brilliantly. She deserves a hug.” Ed smiled as he hugged her.Dana came to her senses and struggled out of Ben’s embrace and sat up straight. Ben looked at his empty hands and narrowed his eyes at Ed.Ed was blissfully hugging Lara oblivious to the misfortune he caused his best mate.“What door were you referring to?” Shadow asked curiously once they settled down.“The one that Dolce escaped through.” Dana shrugged and then asked curiously “How did you know?”Shadow smiled and pointed at a small dot on the door. He had sneakily stuck a micro camera on the door on his way out.“Should we explore?” Shadow looked at Ben.“No need. He will be long gone.” Dana answered without thinking and added “The only reason I bought it up was I wanted those office
“Yes, you do.” Mr Witherby nodded. He was no pushover. “But, if you want to stay under my roof and enjoy the benefits of being a Witherby, then you will listen to your brother.”Amber looked at resentfully at her father and brothers “Fine. If you don’t want me. Then I will leave.” She calculated that she would live outside till everyone calmed and then her mom would be able to pacify her father and brothers and call her back.“Take a step outside this threshold and I can guarantee that I will cancel all your credit cards under the family account.” How could Mr Witherby not know what his daughter was planning?’“Dad, do you want to force me to death?” Amber gnashed her teeth.“Do you want to force the rest of the family to die miserably with your stubbornness?” Mr Witherby narrowed his eyes.“Why does everyone else count and not me? Why does my happiness not count?” Amber roared in a fit of anger and smashed the vase close to her.“Your happiness counts… but the path you’ve taken won’t
Dana woke up on Saturday morning with a someone jumping into her bed.“Auntie Dana” Jas pouted as she saw Dana’s confused gaze.Dana smiled warmly as saw the intruder and hugged her “My beautiful girl”.“Someone doesn’t like me anymore now that they have other beautiful girls.” Jas pouted.“Who is that? Tell me… I will sort them out for you?” Dana rolled her sleeves fiercely.“I am hugging her” Jas laughed cheekily.“How can that be?” Dana made a pitiful expression.“When didn’t you come to pick me up?” Jas complained like a 2-year-old.“Blame your aunt……no one woke me up…” Dana pouted.“Yes… yes” Jas nodded thoughtfully “Maybe she didn’t want a light bulb with her.”“Ha…. Ha… Ha…..”“Come let’s snuggle in for some more time.” Dana patted the space next to her.“Auntie Dana” Jas called out after she laid next to Dana.“Umm”“There are two handsome uncles outside… they won’t be both fighting over Auntie Lara, will they?” Jas asked blinking her innocent eyes.“Umm” Dana was about to doz
Everyone shifted to Spencer hills after having lunch at David’s kitchen.“Do you have the paint and stuff from before?” Ben asked Steve before heading to Spencer hills. Steve frowned as he remembered that they had finished most of the stuff.“Baby, most of the stuff is finished” He pulled Dana into his car without giving her a chance to refute. “We will get the stuff and come over.” He informed the rest before driving away.“I want to go with Auntie Dana.” Jas pouted as she looked at the disappearing car.“Don’t bother… brother-in-law is very petty. Come with us.” Kim pulled her hand and walked to Steve’s car.“She really doesn’t consider you… does she?” Sarah looked sympathetically at Lara.“That’s fine… we picked her up front the trash bin outside the hospital.” Lara smirked as she looked at her niece who was ignoring her and walking with Kim.“You’re the one who was picked from the bin.” Jas yelled as she got on the car.Ben drove to the shop they went previously. He followed Dana
Saturday was eventful for Amber as well……. Today her mother arranged a blind date for her. The guy was from a family similar to theirs.Harold Udolph, 32-year-old bachelor; Fair skinned, medium built with blonde hair; a handsome, upright and proud man. Although the Udolph’s had a family business that existed for more than 100 years, being the second son, he didn’t inherit the right to run the ship. Rather than staying like a leech, he decided to venture on his own and had his own gaming company. He was definitely a catch for most women, however to Amber who had her eyes on Benjamin Adalase, he was not even worth mentioning.Amber gritted her teeth as she drove to the arranged destination. Her mother had booked a private room in David’s kitchen to create an intimate ambience for the two to get together. Mrs Witherby really liked this promising youth. She hoped that Amber’s eyes would be dazzled, and she would forget her obsession. Her husband had explained everything, she couldn’t let
Lara woke up the next morning to the music from her phone-Waiting for your call, I’m waiting for you... winter blooms or spring blossoms, I’m still waiting ……..Dana stirred but instead of waking up, she pulled the blanket over her head.Lara picked up the call seeing her Cheryl’s name on the display.“Hello”“Hello beautiful…. I have big news for you.” Cheryl screamed excitedly.“Me too…”“What do you have?” Cheryl was confused ‘Did she know already?’“Dana is going to kill you next time we meet for ringing this early.” Lara giggled.“Huh…. But….”“We had a sleepover at a friend’s place and are sharing the room.” Lara explained between giggles.“Girl, I have big news…... otherwise, I wouldn’t have risked my life. You have to protect me.” Cheryl pleaded instantly. She wanted to cry … but no tears came.“Tell me…”“You are on the finalist nomination for the best model of the year for the Film festival hosted this weekend.” Cheryl shrieked jumping up and down.“Whhhhattttt?” Lara’s mou