...Two days later, the first thing Katherine noticed as she stared out of her window that morning was Anderson's car and Gerald waiting to pick her up.An hour was used in packing and exchanging farewells. "I promise you, when I come visit; I'll bring Dad home as well," Katherine cheered Yvonne up, seeing the sadness in her eyes. "Can I come visit you sometimes, too?" "Of course, just call me whenever and I'll come get you," Katherine assured, though unsure if Anderson would permit it. Katherine hopped into the car and relaxed into the seat, shutting her eyes as the ride enhanced. "Miss, we're here."Katherine's eyes peeled open and she first tilt her head sideways to view Anderson's villa. It was almost ten feet away from the heart of the spacious compound where the car was stopped. The fountain, Katherine remembered, still looked as clean and fresh as ever, the pool, inviting and cleanly blue. When she stepped out of the car; the all-white exterior painting almost blinded her.
.....Five days later and Katherine still wasn't eating, she remained in her room and last Anderson saw her was when they had dinner at his parents'. He couldn't deny that he was now worried, at this point he couldn't conclude if she was just messing with him or there was something wrong with her. Madam Trina updated him daily of her activities in the room, she would only ask for lemonade and if she wasn't sleeping or on the phone, she was mostly on her laptop. It was through her, he knew she wasn't sick and that brought down his worries a little. As much as he tried to detach his mind from her, he couldn't help his thoughts. Somehow Madam Trina's words no longer sounded objective to him, not that she had any reason to lie or keep an issue away from him but Anderson wanted a self-confirmation. He wanted to see her for himself. She wasn't about to die in his house, he was just going to confirm she was okay and that's it. Whatever she does after that wouldn't be his concern. And
... .. "What is this?" Renard fumed at Taylor, "I asked for an accurate list. What is this, Taylor?" "Sir, I-I worked on it all night-- "This is not good enough," he grabbed both end of the spreadsheet and symmetrically tore it before disposing it into the shredder. "Make a fresh one, and do it right this time," He grumbled apathetically. "Yes sir," she grabbed the rest of the file and started for the door but stopped halfway, "um Mr Renard, there was a report from the headquarter, I forwarded it to your mail. Did you get it?" "What is it about?" Renard questioned with disinterest, his gaze fixated on the active monitor seated on his desk. "A complaint about missing funds, incomplete accounts and-- "Enough," he stopped her with a sharp look, "I'll check it out when I'm done." "Yes sir." Renard waited until he heard the door shut before tearing his gaze off the monitor and sitting up, he grabbed a bottle of water and chugged down the liquid until it was half empty. In a
...Renard started to climb out of the car when he noticed Anderson walking out of the gallery, Katherine in his arms, unconscious. He relaxed back into the seat and watched as they got into the car and it drove off. Without a word, he hopped down the car and head into the gallery. Getting to the entrance of her office, he noticed the broken door and Quinn seated in her office looking discombobulated. "Hello, Quinn?" Renard walked in uninvited and she gave him an unwelcomed look. "Excuse me, who let you in?" Renard took a seat opposite her, "who let me into an art gallery?" He arched a brow at her. "Who let you in my office?" "Oh that," Renard sat up, "I bet you don't know me, but I do know you--Quinn started to grab her telephone but Renard beat her to it, taking it away from her reach. "Don't bother calling security, I'm just here to ask a few questions and possibly strike a deal with your gallery. How would you like to be a shareholder in Horatio's--"Who are you?" "I'm Re
The next morning, Anderson woke up in his study room with a stiff neck. A cracked groan poured out of his mouth as he sat up. Holding both side of his head he snapped it and paused for a sense of relief to wash over him. Much better, he stared at the paperwork on his desk, fixed them up and glanced at the alarm clock. He stood up and got ready for work, knotting his tie in front of the squared mirror, he picked up the important documents on the desk and walked out. Stirring the cup of coffee he grabbed from the dinning, he took a long sip from it and inhaled in sudden excitement. His inner senses fully awakening. "Breakfast is ready, sir." "Is my mother up?" He asked, sparing her only a glance. "Yes sir, she was down a while ago." "Good morning sir," Madam Trina walked up to him, saying, "um your tie," she stepped closer to him and began fixing his tie, "Did you spend the night in your study room again, sir? You don't look too bright," she noted. "Yeah, unknowingly," he
....."Over here!!," Jude waved and Anderson easily spotted him in the private lounge, despite the crowd ahead of him. Sucking his lungs in, he trotted through the sweaty crowds, bumping continuously into clubbers shamelessly making out in totally uncomfortable positions. A frown scrunched his face as the strong stench of gin, weed and sex hit his nostrils, no single area was sane enough for a man like him. Why would Jude bring him to a place like this? The music was loud, too loud and raggae-ish for his liking, he wasn't used to this kind of noise and definitely not this kind of environment. Every female he mistakenly clashes his gaze with, all kept seductive looks at him while taking off pieces of their clothes flirtatiously. He sought for the tingle, the exact tingle he felt when he saw Katherine's bareness but it wasn't there, just a strong feeling of disgust. Aggressively, Anderson pushed through the crowd and continued the motion until he eventually reached the lounge wher
.....Anderson's hands grabbed his head as a sharp pain stung it, his face scrunched into a frown as he woke up from sleep. He moved his body upward and relaxed the back of his head further into the pillow, a drawled groan pouring out from his throat. His head hurt and his mouth felt dry.Lazily, he recalled his encounter in the club and his eyes went open, his gaze temporarily glued on the ceiling board. He could tell he was in his room but he couldn't recollect how he got there, his recollection from last night ceased the moment he got drunk. Since he was with Jude, he concluded it must have been him who brought him home.He doesn't even remember if he got what he sought at the club or not. Maybe he did. He was too drunk and amid two unclad women, of course, he did something!With a sigh, he reached with his arm to the nightstand and strolled it further when he didn't feel any plastic bottle.He tilted his head and searched with his eyes but there was no bottled water on it. G
..."Good morning, Mr Riecke!" "Good morning, sir!"Greetings flew from different angles the moment Anderson stepped into the headquarter. As usual, he held up a responsive smile until he got into his exclusive elevator, his secretary bearing his belonging.Shania input the floor number and the elevator ride began. Professionally, she began filling Anderson up on his schedules for the day and he listened to her until his cellphone vibrated in his hand. The elevator stopped at the same time so they walked out of it, "set up a meeting with the representatives of the Broadway fashion line and The bookshops." "All the bookshops, sir?" "Just the ones in the city." "What time?""Immediately the general one is over. Except it strictly involves business, I don't want no absentee." "Right away, sir." Shania walked ahead of him to cross-check his office arrangements before dropping his loads. Anderson answered the call before it stopped ringing and placed it on his ear, tucking his free