Dark Secrets (Thriller)

Chapter 16

Neil was awoken by the loud sound of the window blinds, as his mother opened them.

“Rise and shine Neil! It’s almost noon. How long will you sleep?” She asked with surprise.

Neil groaned in annoyance and tried going back to sleep. His mission the previous night drained him so much, he hasn’t recovered his strength back. As he slowly drifted back to sleep, his phone rang causing him a headache.

“What the hell?!” he cursed, punching his bed in anger.

“Relax, Neil. It is just your phone,” his mother calmed him down as she took his laundry.

His eyes drifted to the caller ID. It was Morrie.

What the hell does she want now?! He accepted the call reluctantly.

“Why call at a bad time, Morrie?” He asked with a drowsy tone.

“You are still asleep by this time?” She asked with surprise.

“I came back late last night. I need all the rest I can get.”

“O! I didn’t mean to ruin your sleep. But, you’ve got to come to the office. We have news for you.”

Neil hissed with disinterest and removed the