All Chapters of LOVE, CONTRACT AND SECRETS: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

“Just….take it and leave” Duncan flipped the files in front of him closed, pushing it across the table.“Yes, Sir” the secretary grabbed the documents and hurried out the office.He leaned back on his seat, closed his eyes as he brought his hand to his nose bridge.Michael leaned back on his seat, his gaze fixed on Duncan.“What's the problem?” He spoke up “you've been very ‘not yourself’ since yesterday.”Duncan opened his eyes “how do you mean?”“You’ve been even more quiet, easily irritated—a whole lot worse than before.”Maybe he was tired? Stressed? Or maybe it was Tori.For some unknown reason, he had been so down since his last talk with Tori—literally their last talk since then.He adjusted in his chair, slightly clearing his throat.“If I'm being honest, even I don't know what's wrong”Michael tilted his head a bit, a small frown displayed on his face “are you ill? Did you argue with you father again?”“More like with Tori” he confessed “it wasn't really an argument, just a v

“You really have to stop treating me like a baby, Tori” My father chuckled as I adjusted his bed cover around him. “I'm only making sure you're fine, Dad. You need all the care you can get now” I sat beside him, wrapping my fingers around his hand. A faint small formed on his face “I'm just fine” I nodded, a smile formed on mine “I know, Dad” A week had passed and My Dad was still locked up in the hospital. With everyday that past, I was a day closer to that one month I promise Mr Anderson and one month for my Dad—i had just 3 weeks left now and there was no progress in my finances. I've been in and out of the hospital for 3 days, spending less than an hour at that house before heading here again. “You haven't gone home to rest in a few days now, You really need to. Sleeping on the floor isn't good for you” I could see worry clear on My Dad's face. “I don't want to leave mom here by herself” He shook his head “She's with me, Tori. She'll be fine. You need at least two

Was it just me or was there something just relaxing about weekends?At least, I didn't have to feel guilty for not going to the bakery since it was meant to be closed.I placed my hair brush down and ran my fingers through my hair a bit.Since they didn't want me at the hospital, what was I supposed to do today?In the process of pondering, I heard sounds which sounded like water coming from one of my windows—the window that oversaw the back of the house.I pushed myself up the chair and towards my bed. I climbed on and made my way towards the window, pushing it open and sticking my head out.I immediately caught sight of the pool area.I've been dying to check it out, but Mr arrogant has made me too scared to explore the house. For someone that said she didn't fear him, I did get scared of him a lot.I rested my hands on the window frame as I stared a the pool—not just the pool though, it was Duncan in the pool.He was doing a front stroke, placing one hand before the other as he mad

The begining of a new week and the continuation of old pressures.I was at the hospital last night and was on my way home this morning to bath and change—yeah, my normal routine.Physically, my Dad was looking better, health wise? He wasn't doing so great.Dr Wilfred said he was responding to treatments well, but the effect was only temporary until it stops being effective.Besides the money, I really prayed we got a donor because that could be another stumbling block.I arrived at the house, entering the always quiet living room—quiet but not empty this time.“Ohh, hello, Tori” Mr Gail greeted me with a smile.“Hello, Mr Gail” a small smile formed on face “lovely to see you again”“How're you and how's your Dad?”What's there to say?I gave a slight shrug “we're still doing the best we can”His smile changed to a sympathetic one almost immediately. I turned my gaze to Duncan who was seated beside him—but, like his usual self, he didn't bat an eyelid in my direction.“Let's get going,

“Does your dad have access to the alerts?” Michael questioned as they rushed down the stairs.“He doesn't, but the company….” He was cut short when he ran into his father standing by the secretary's table.His father didn't, but the company did.Steven and the Secretary noticed him and his father called out to him immediately.“Duncan, I'm trying to understand what I'm seeing here” Steven flipped through the just printed transaction.“Um…Dad, I'll handle it….”“How did this happen when the card is meant to be with you?” He questioned “and to a hospital? I'm informing the police immediately”“No!” He and Michael said in sync, Steven surprised at their reaction.“Did you authorize this, Duncan?” He didn't know if he should say yes or no. If yes, he'll be in a whole lot of trouble, if no, Tori would be in a whole lot of trouble.“Dad, I didn't….I didn't really authorize it, but….”Steven cut him off again “A million dollars left this company's account and wasn't authorized by anyone and