GUIDED HINTCallum’s Pov.The banging sound of the speakers from the club made my head spin, but I didn't mind. I just wanted to have enough liquor to keep my mind off the fact that Sonya chased me away.I had decided to give her space after our last encounter at the event. I took my seat before the bartender as he tossed a cup of my favorite liquor to me. I chugged that down at once, signaling to him to bring more.My mind drifted to how I had sneakily given her my card with a note at the back. A large part of me had been hoping she would call me to give news about Sonya but I got nothing.Days passed, weeks turned into a month and it was still no news from her. I knew she was still in LA but I could not bring myself to go see her. The thought of her despising my mere presence made my chest tighten in pain.After drinking to my Fill, I staggered through the crowd, finding my way to the car when my phone vibrated in my pocket. I picked it out, “Amanda” was sprawled across the screen.
FRIENDS KEEPERStacy’s pov.I took a deep breath, bracing myself before walking into the building. I only saw Callum once when Sonya and I first got to LA, and they did not seem to get along.I recalled how Callum had slipped me his card and the note behind it the night after that event. “He has to care for her” I said convincingly to myself as the memories flashed in as I walked through the door.There was no way I was going to let Sonya do something she was going to regret later on. The only person I was sure could talk her out of it was him. ( Callum)“ hi, I greeted” smiling at the blonde lady before me. “Good day ma’am,” she greeted back, her eyes trailing down my body.“Is Mr Peters in?” I blurted out. “Who is asking?” I heard from behind me before the lady could respond.I paused in my tracks, startled as I turned around. I had been so careful I did not want to be seen by anyone except Callum. I just really needed to come over to Callum and tell him by myself.“Pls don't
TROUBLED MINDI knew Sonya was going to get the child removed, I was so worried for my friend and I knew there was no stopping her.Oddly, I didn't get a response from Callum when he finally answered the call.“Sonya is pregnant, and she is going to have it terminated. Callum you have to stop her” I said with urgency.But the call was put to an abrupt endI was perplexed, Callum would never ignore anything that had to do with Sonya, especially a case like this. I purposely waited till night time to reach out to him and I had made sure it was my private number to avoid our call being discovered.“Oh, maybe he thought it was someone playing pranks” I said to myself, my brows in a knot as I wondered what could have gone wrong.I could not call Callum with my personal line, I was scared Sonya would find out.I had to think of other ways to reach him and fast.~~~~~~~~~~~ The Peters mansion.Amanda’s POVMy heart dropped from what I had just heard. How could Sonya be pregnant with Callim
NEVER AGAINI made my way into my room as soon as I got home, I was thankful no one was there to question me. Jamming the doors behind me, I pulled out the strip. Everything seemed to pause around me. I gazed intently at the piece of material that was keeping me from the truth.I took a deep breath, pulled out the strip and had my urine in it. I paced around the room nervously as I waited for the results to be ready.“PREGNANT” was boldly written on the small screen below the strip.It fell from my hands as soon as I saw the results, my chest suddenly began to tighten as I gasped for air.The walls felt like they were closing in on me. I was certainly doomed, I had not heard from Callum since I last saw him at the even,“How could this happen?” I yelled, pushing my toiletries in frustration as I came crashing down to the floor.I had no idea what I was going to do about this child,“What's going on here” Those words startled me, it was Stacy. I dashed towards her, pulling her in for
THE WORSE NEWS 2I opened my eyes to the glimpse of a doctor and my mum, I couldn't make sense of whatever it was they were discussing.“ Ah thank goodness you are up” mum exclaimed, she caught me steering.“ you silly girl, I told you not to go to the concert,” she scolded as she sat next to me.“ I am sorry mun” I pouted.At that point I wished I had not been in my parents house when I fell sick. I did not like the idea of them having to worry about me so much. I was their only child and so when it comes to matters concerning me, worry was their natural companion. Especially my mum.“What did the doctor say?” I asked, looking intently at Mother.“Don't bother about that Sonya” she said, averting her gaze.“ We should focus on getting you better,” she added, leaving the room.I lay still in bed, looking at the awning. I felt nostalgic, remembering how I had been alone in the hospital for three years after I had my miscarriage.I recalled just how hurt I had felt from the loneliness a
THE WORSE NEWS“Congratulations Mrs Peters” I smiled as soon as I heard those words. Now the signing was all complete. A smug smile crept to myself, the thought that I could now monitor who comes in and out of the place was exciting.“Amanda, you are such a genius,” I said to myself. as I drove home.Now my plans were slowly falling into place.I knew he would keep his investigation a secret from me, and now just like old times I have outsmarted him. I don’t just own a new property, but I also had him back off from his disturbing investigation.My lips curved into a smile.“Callum is out of the way” I texted Stephen. With Callum out of the way, I didn’t have to bother about him getting killed by Stephen and they meant that I could go ahead with my plans.The next thing I had in mind was you find out what had transpired between Callum and Sonya. I had sensed just how cold he became after that night at the even .I did run into Stacy so I knew Sonya was there at the event.“I will nev
OFF OUR TRAIL“Stephen, you cannot be serious,” I yelled, immediately I got into his houseI glanced at the heap of papers on his table.His aura still calm as he sat before me on the huge black sofa, running his hands through some of the papers before him.That was something Stephen had. His ability to remain calm in chaotic situations.“ You cannot kill Callum, that will draw a lot of attention to us,” I said,parading before him.“You cannot do that,” I leaned in, holding his face in my palms tenderly.“Stephen, we have to be logical if we want to achieve our goals,” I said almost in a whisper,trying to convince him.I was not about to watch Stephen kill Callum and ruin all of my plans, at least not before I achieved everything I wanted.“Fine, we will do it your way; but if he comes closer to the truth again, I will just have to take things into my hands” Stephen said, his tone serious.I took a deep breath. The relief that washed over me hearing what Stephen said was one I have
ONE STEP CLOSECallum's PovAmanda's kind gesture was now becoming more suspicious. I had the feeling in my gut that she was up to something. I couldn't get why she was suddenly in support of me making things right with Sonya. I recalled how she had sounded like she was mocking me the night of the dinner event.It was impossible that she heard the harsh words Sonya said to me, these thoughts were running through my mind when Stephen walked back in.“What took you so long?” I asked, glancing through the paperwork on the table.“ We have major shares in Power Corp now;” I said, handing the papers over to him.“ you will be representing me at the conference meeting tomorrow” I added as he glanced through the papers“Why aren't you coming?” Stephen questioned, his gaze moving from the papers to my face.“ I have somewhere to be” I responded, catching the confusion on his face as he gazed at me.“Don't tell me you are going after Sonya” he said, shaking his head in disapproval.“No Step
CAN’T GET CAUGHT“No one,” I chuckled nervously, I had no idea Callum was standing out there.“Ohkayyy; I got up to ease myself” he said as he walked into the bathroom.I was thankful he didn't probe further.~~~~~~~“Morning babe” I greeted as Callum walked down the stairs, “ common, join me for breakfast” I grinned as he approached, looking puzzled.“ I made breakfast;” I exclaimed as he took his seat.“To cheer you up” I added as I began to dish his omelet.“ We have not had breakfast together in a while,” I watched as he began to eat. His face, void of any emotions.“ Callum, you can always tell me when things are not going well” I broke the silence. Catching his gaze as his face brightened a bit.He gave a smile that faded immediately.“Thanks” he finally said, taking my hands in his and patting it tenderly. He soon let go and continued his meal“Callum, I know you just want to make things right with Sonya,” I said, his gaze immediately averted, his face meeting mine.“You can