Chapter nine

Adams POV

When I arrived at Dave's place I started thinking about the beautiful woman again. This place reminds me of her. It was just a bit farther away I saw her. I just can't seem to take my mind off her. Since the night I set my eyes on her she has been stuck in my mind. Why was she hiding from me in the morning? Perhaps she just recognized me as the drunk man who was after her. 

One thing is for sure. I must have her. Such a woman must not go to waste. 

I heard a loud clap and jolted out of my thoughts. 

"What did you do that for?" I asked Dave who clapped at my face. 

"I'm sorry sir but I've been calling you for the past five minutes but you weren't responding." He replied. 

"Oh. I'm sorry about that, I was just thinking about... Something." I replied in a not so convincing tone. 

"Okay sir. Good night." He said. 

"Good night and goodbye." I replied and drove off. 

I'm sure he didn't believe me. I'm actually a pretty good lier. It's in fact part of my job as a businessman but I got tongue tied tonight and I don't know why. Maybe it's because of her. 

Anna POV

I watched as my son came into the house. I couldn't see the face of the driver. I just assumed it was Mr Charles as it should be. 

Dave came inside with a big smile on his face. 

"What's going on? Why are you looking so happy. Do you have good news for us?" I asked him. 

"Yes mother. Very good news." He replied. 

"Well spill it out then. Let me celebrate with you too." I said joyfully. 

"Mother. Did you see the man who dropped me home tonight?" He asked. 

"Wasn't it Mr Charles?" I replied with a question. 

"No. It was my boss." He said. 

"You've gotten that close to your boss?" I asked. 

"Yes mother. I think he is very fund of me." He replied. 

"So what's the good news?" I asked. 

"I and my boss went out together, to eat at a restaurant of course. We talked about a lot of things and he also asked me about my family." He said. 

"And how did you answer him?" I asked. 

"With the truth mother. I told him everything and guess what happened next mother. Come on guess." He said eagerly. 

"I don't know Dave. Tell me." I replied. 

"He overed to help us. He said that he is coming over tomorrow to discuss with you about moving into one of the houses owned by his company. The best part is that its for free!" He yelled in excitement. 

"Wow! Your boss must be a really good man." I said. 

"Yes mother. He is such a good person." He replied. 

"I'm so happy. I can't wait to meet your boss and thank him in person." I said. 

"I can't wait for tomorrow either mother." He said. 

"Okay. It's very late now and you need to sleep. Tomorrow is another day." I said. 

"Okay mother." He replied. 

We went straight to sleep since he said he went with his boss to eat out. 

The very next day he woke up earlier than usual. And seemed to be in a big hurry. 

"What happened son. Why are you rushing in that manner? You still have enough time to continue sleeping." I said. 

 I know that mother. It's just that I haven't met with Hilton for a long time. I want to go to his house very early so I can be able to talk to him." He replied. 

"Okay then. But isn't it to early to go there by this time? You know how his parents can be." I said. 

"That doesn't matter to me mother. In determined to meet him today." He replied. 

"Well, you know I can't stop you." I said. 

"Thank you mother." He said and left.   

I just hope he won't get into trouble. 

Hilton's dad POV

"Go to your room and stay there!" I yelled. 

I can't believe the guts of this boy. He dares to talk back at me? I'll definitely show him who is the father and who is the son. 

"You will study abroad and that's final!" I yelled again. 

I can't afford letting my son miss his chances of being something great in future because of his so called friend. 

A knock came to the door and I went to get it. Speak of the devil. Dave is right here standing in front of me. At my own door step. 

"Good morning sir." He greeted. 

"Yes? What can I do for you?" I asked, ignoring his greeting. 

"I came to see Hilton sir." He replied. 

"I'm sorry but Hilton won't be receiving any visitors today. He is grounded." I said. 

"But sir, I only came to collect his phone number." He said. 

"I don't care. Leave this place." I replied. 

"Okay sir. But can you at least be the one to give me his number?" He asked. 

I was about to reject his request but an idea struck me. I decided to give him my number in the pretext of giving him Hilton's number. 

"Okay. I'll give you his number." I replied. 

"Thank you so much sir. He said. 

" No problem." I said and typed in the number on his new phone. 

Where did he get such a new and expensive phone from? I didn't know but decided not to bother myself about it. It's his business what he does. Just as long as he doesn't infect my son with it. 

"Thank you once again sir." He said. 

"No problem. Give me your number so I can give it to him to save it." I said.

"Okay sir. Let me search through it. My number is here somewhere." He said. 

"Don't worry about it. Just take your time." I replied. 

"Ah. Here it is sir. I've found it." He said. 

"Very good. Now call it out." I said. 

He called it out and I typed it into my phone.  

Now let me see how he will get in touch with my son Hilton. 

Dave left and I shut the door closed.  

Immediately I turned around I saw my son standing behind me.

"What are you doing there and how long have you been there?" I asked, wondering if he heard my conversation with Dave.  

"Mum said I should call you." He replied. 

"Okay. You have passed the message, now return to your room." I said. 

That was a close call.