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
CHAPTER HUNDRED-FIFTY-TWO *Amber Harvard -Backdrop5*"I don't need it. Leave already!"She bellowed, her eyes gleaming with rage.Khole inhaled sharply, failing her hands frantically in the air. "Listen to me Amber for heaven's sake I am still your mother!" she snapped, her chest heaving in rhythm with her frantic breathing.Amber scowled at her, clicking her tongue in disapproval."I don't give a fuck, Mother!" she squealed. "As far as I am concerned, you're no longer my mother but a complete stranger to me."Khole, flinched at her words in disbelief, unable to fathom the very words that were coming out of her daughter's mouth. Her very own child she brought into this world through the pangs of delivery.She blinked in shock. This can't be happening!How could a mother watch her own flesh and blood stray off a dangerous path and do absolutely nothing?It is outrageous and uncalled for!Only in this case she up a case against a dictator, an insane wealthy monster that has no regard
*Amber Harvard-Backdrop6*"I am not sure I can trust you, mother, after everything you have done. ", she said as she shook her head frantically."I will never forget how terrified I was to be just around my own mother! How insane and mind-boggling does that sound to you!" Amber hissed.Khole sighed deeply, sagging her shoulders."Amber...""Stop mother! No more lies. I am sick of your lies!" she howled, the veins in her head popping out."My goodness! Your father sure took an iron hold of you more than I expected," she said dolefully as she shook her head in despair."I thought I stand a chance to sway your heart even just a little bit but sadly I have been gravely mistaken." Khole stared at her own daughter in shock, grief, and despair."But I won't give up on you. No matter how far your father intends to push me away. Distance only makes the heart grow fonder. I will always love you, Amber Harvard. Regardless of whatever atrocities your father may have committed. Don't ever forget
CHAPTER HUNDRED-FIFTY-FOUR *Get back in line, Amber!*The clanging of the mental at the door resumed with full force, yanking her forcibly out of her thoughts.Damn it! She had been so lost in her journey down memory lane that she forget she was in actual danger of getting caught here.But why was she suddenly recalling her past? And why the heck was the thinking about her mother whom she detests so much?*"...I won't give up on you. No matter how far your father intends to push me away. Distance only makes the heart grow fonder. I will always love you, Amber Harvard...*"Her mother's words from 3 years ago chimed in her head.She bit her lower lip furiously.Why the fuck is she thinking about that woman now?She hated her mother and besides, they no longer lived together since her divorce from Dad.So why would her words suddenly make her crave her presence? Or perhaps she is beginning to see reasons as regards what her mother had warned her about?Her father loved and cherished he