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I was preparing for work. I did not want to wake Marvin, so I was doing everything quietly. I thought he needed rest from all that was happening to him. They were happening so fast and could easily throw off anyone very quickly.I looked at him as he slept like a baby. I bent down and gave him a kiss on his cheek. He grabbed me and threw me on the bed.“I thought you were sleeping,” I smiled as I planted a kiss on his mouth.“No, I was watching you,” he replied, laughing.“So I was only fooling myself by walking about like a thief not wanting to disturb you, my dear, That’s not fair,” I said, and kissed him again.“Where do you think you are going?” He asked.“Marvin, I am going to work. That I sleep with my boss does not mean I should not work,” I said smiling at him.“Okay, your boss is ordering you not to go to work,” Marvin said.“Sorry, my mistake. You are not my boss. I report to the Administrative Manager who happens to be your Assistant,” I said, holding his ears.“That would

CHAPTER 12: MY MAN

The Shadow of Deception/Mark A

I went to Marvin’s bedroom to wake him up and saw one of the cleaners coming from his room. “Where are you coming from?” I asked, staring at him intensely. He knew I was suspecting him and that my next move would depend on his answer to the question. “I am sorry, I was ordered by Ken to station at the master’s bedroom,” he said. “Ken, don’t give the orders here, I am your boss and you did not think you would clear that instruction with me?” I asked. “I did not know you were not aware. I thought you agreed with Ken that someone with some form of security details should be in charge of the master’s room,” he said. Read more

CHAPTER 13: THE BIRTHDAY ATTACK

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As I left Marvin’s room, I met two of the bodyguards at the entrance, well stationed. “Hey,” I whispered. They turned and looked attentively at me. “Did Larry tell you who I was and how you were hired,” I asked. “Yes,” they echoed. “You should be protected as primary principal at all times before Marvin, Ma,” said the leader. “Perfect! You always take your second information from me. Every information passes through me first, is that okay?” I asked. They nodded in the affirmative. I sent Larry a text informing him about the birthday

CHAPTER 14: OH JOSH!

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"We have two shooters right and left and I don't think they are together,' Larry said. "Good thing I asked you to come, now make your presence known, please be careful, I suspect Josh is here too," I said. "We have to draw them out, we are blind here," I said. My phone rang, it was Marvin, I quickly put it off but it was too late, they started firing at us. "Thanks, we don't need to draw them you. That would do" Larry said.One of the bodyguards shot the shooter on the right and that gave me the opportunity to flank the other shooter on the left. I got to the shooter without him noticing. I felt it was a knife j

CHAPTER 15: DEATH WISH

The Shadow of Deception/Mark A

"We have two shooters right and left and I don't think they are together,' Larry said."Good thing I asked you to come, now make your presence known, please be careful, I suspect Josh is here too," I said."We have to draw them out, we are blind here," I said.My phone rang, it was Marvin, I quickly put it off but it was too late, they started firing at us."Thanks, we don't need to draw them you. That would do" Larry said.One of the bodyguards shot the shooter on the right and that gave me the opportunity to flank the other shooter on the left.I got to the shooter without him not

CHAPTER 16: FAIR IS FAIR

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“Officer, I am gently going to reach for my ID Card and give it to you. Please hold on.” Marvin said. “My instruction was for you to get out of the car with your hands where I can see it, are you not listening?” The officer said. Okay, officer, I am coming down as you ordered,” Marvin said. Marvin went down, and raised his hands up, the officer came towards me and checked me up. He looked at the driver and ordered him to come down too. “Officer, please allow them to take me to the hospital. I was attacked by some boys down the road. Please leave them alone. They are good people,” I said, holding his hand. The other

CHAPTER 17: THE TRUTH

The Shadow of Deception/Mark A

“We want to know if you are domestically violated, as you know we don’t tolerate that here. You must not cover up for Mr. Marvin if he had committed that offense,” the officer said. “Are you for real? Marvin asked. “Please, Mr. Marvin, you would allow me to do my job, or I would take you in for obstruction. I will not say this again” the officer said. “Okay, officer, what would you want to know my boss is becoming disturbed by this,” I said. “You said you were attacked by a group of boys. Did you happen to see any of their faces?” the officer asked. “No, I cannot, I cannot remember a lot last

CHAPTER 18 AGAINST MY WILL

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Rose came in with all smiles. She wanted to know why the boss was all over me and even took his bath in my room. I had to explain to her that someone had tried to rob us and I intervened and they beat the hell out of me. “So what was the boss doing?” Rose asked. “Fighting off the other two,” I said. “But he has no injuries,” she replied. “That’s because he is a good fighter,” I replied. I was beginning to doubt the sincerity of Rose’s action, but when I heard Ken’s voice I knew I had to act fast. “Rose, come here quickly,&rdquo

CHAPTER 19: FOOLED

The Shadow of Deception/Mark A

“Hello, how are you doing today?” Marvin asked me, smiling.“What are you doing here, you are not Doctor Jakes,” I said, trying to straighten my leg on the bed. “I can be Doctor James if you let me,” Marvin replied. “Okay, but is it not strange that he has not shown up since yesterday?” I asked. “He will please relax my dear,” Marvin said. His phone had been ringing and it was beginning to sound annoying. “Won’t you take that call? At least tell the person that you are busy,” I said. “It’s Shantel, she has been callin

CHAPTER 20: BACK TO THE OFFICE

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It was an excellent feeling to be back in the office. It has been three days, and I still feel pain in my thigh and my arm, but staying at home was not my thing. I asked Rose to assist me at the office and at Marvin's mansion. She did a great job. "Hello, Rose!" I said. "Wow! It is so nice to have you back. How are you feeling my darling?" Rose asked. "Much better, and I do sincerely miss our office get-together. Anyway, I'm back, and seeing you in the office is a great relief," I said. I was still enjoying Rose's company when Ken walked in. He did not seem happy and I was not happy seeing him either. it was always my fault that he looked unhappy anytime he saw me. He was a nuisance at display.Read more

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