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Amber. chapter thirty-four
Todd dropped Amber off that afternoon and went back home to rest, he was so happy he got to spend time with her and he knew how she felt about him, though she didn’t say much, he could see the way she looked at him tenderly, his only worry was Jake Morris, the supposed childhood friend who seems to be competing with him, he was able to pry information out Amber so he knew Jake was taking her out the next day, his lip curved into a smile as an idea popped into his head, he drove home and went straight to bed to rest.Amber was relieved to see Jen didn’t show up for the weekend at her place otherwise she would have seen Todd dropping her off which would raise more questions, she sat on the chairs and brought out her phone remembering she still has to call Ann to inform her about the outing of tomorrow after all they were both invited.Ring! Ring!! Ring!!!“hey Ann, how are you"Amber asked when Ann picked up“what is it this time" Ann asked, her voice sounded like she was bored.“hey a
Amber. chapter thirty-five
The next day Amber walked into Delores restaurant, she spotted Ann and Jake on the window side table, Amber smiled to herself, Ann got there before her which show how eager she was to meet Jake, she might have sounded like she wasn’t so interested on phone yesterday but Ann knew she was just bluffing.“Hey guys” Amber said, sitting on the vacant seat there.“hey Amber” Jake saidAnn who has been chatting happily with Jake said“Hi Amb" in a boring tone.Amber just shook her head at Ann and said“so what have I missed"“nothing much, we were just catching up on old times” Jake saidAmber shook her head and said“oh" looking around, the restaurant wasn’t so filled but there were people sitting here and there, at her left side she saw a lady sitting alone quietly and sipping from her cup, when they cup was placed down, she realised it was Petra, she quickly turned away, not wanting any confrontation.“Remember the day we put glue on the cane your Dad likes to use”Jake said“of course, i
Amber. Chapter thirty-six
Stanley sat in the coffee shop waiting for his friend, Sam had promised to be there on time, so why was he not here yet, Stanley was getting impatient, he looked at his watch three times within a minute, Sam walked in apologising for coming late“Sorry am late, got held up by something I can’t avoid"“Try keep up with your appointment, they are important as well” Stanley said“hey, am only five minutes late, you make it sound like am an hour or two hours late, you’ve got to have patience man"Sam said, shaking his head at Stanley“Yeah, yeah, what do you have for me"Stanley askedSam looked sorry as he said.“nothing much unfortunately, there were a few people that fits your description but I don’t think they’re your guys"“Why do you say so”Stanley asked.“because those guys were in jail as at the time you mentioned"Sam answered“I see” Stanley said, thinking for a while, if he has no clue now, he would be back to where he started which doesn’t appeal to him, an idea struck him an
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
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