“What did you just say?” Mandy blurted her hands covering her gaped mouth.Declan gave a side grin and strode out of the room and Mandy gathered her things, running after him.In a five star restaurant at the heart of the city, May Williams sat on a table close to the glass window that faced the road, and patiently waited for her date.“I’m late again”Robinson sighed from behind and May turned to watch him walk up to him.“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting, traffic is terrible in this part of the city”Robinson apologized taking the seat across May.“It’s fine. I was already around here for an errand before the town’s busy day kick started.” May smiled waving off Robbinson’s apology. “You look stunning by the way”Robinson remarked, taking May’s hand and placing a soft kiss on it.“Oh Thank you. What would you like to order?”May smiled, taking her hands from Robinson and grabbing her menu. A rush of warmth had washed over her body at Robinson’s touch and it made her feel weird an
Declan brought Mandy's phone to his face and what he saw struck him.Shit! He cursed inwardly, clenching his fist, "How could they be this careless? I clearly asked them to lay low for now!" Declan seethed, making Mandy flinch."Of course you did. I also did tell them. Buh hey, they had put the post down, I made sure of it and I also took away their gadget."Mandy said, hoping what she did to the men would calm Declan down."That's from you. They should get to see what I will do too."Declan said and stormed out and Mandy ran after him."Cuba!"Declan yelled, barging into the room where the men laid playing games. He landed a punch and Cuba's face and the man immediately crashed to the ground."Declan!"Mandy yelled, stunned at what Declan had done."What the hell, man—" Tee rushed to hold Declan from landing more hits on Cuba but he got flung to the other side of the room."Declan stop this madness!" Mandy yelled at the top of her voice. She had grown livid and stormed up to Decla
"Enough of the pretense, Ms Asher. I know everything." Robinson said. "What are you getting at? Out with it already."Mandy folded her arms across her chest holding Robinson's gaze. She no longer felt anxious about her secrets because what was the worst that could happen?"Why did you list as an anonymous investor, only after you learnt of the drug's effects?""So you know what that drug is capable of doing and you still go ahead to produce it.""The pros are far more than the cons and this is business Ms. Asher, not everyone must benefit out of it if you want to succeed"Robinson sipped from his juice, his face carved in a wry smile. Mandy's stomach suddenly started to turn from disgust of the man seated before her. To think she had thought of him as kind and gentle. He was nothing but the devil himself.She dropped her cutlery, the food suddenly bland to her taste buds. "I will leave first, Mr. Robinson. I believe this meeting is over." May made to pick up her bag but Robinson sai
Blood immediately drained from Clara's face. She had not expected Robinson to say what he just did. How was she going to get May to agree to her plans now?"Uhm.. I will let her know." She managed a smile and stood."Have a great day."Robinson said as Clara walked away. He pressed the button on his table and his secretary came in."Have you found what I asked you too?""Yes sir!" Robinson's secretary thundered and quickly handed an envelope to His boss. Robinson brought out the content and looked at it for a second."You're sure this is where the men are?""One hundred percent. Saw them with my own eyes.""Very good. You know what to do from here. I need proof that it's done in the next 24 hours.""Sure sir" the secretary saluted Robinson and went off. Back at the apartment where Tee and Cuba were, Mandy drove into the courtyard."Where's Declan?" She asked, racing from her car."Ms. Asher. Is there a problem?"Cuba asked, seeing Mandy's mood."Is Declan here yet? I suppose the answ
A light knock came on May's door, following its push."Ready?"Clara asked, sticking her head through the door."Give me 5 minutes." May said brushing out her hair. She paused for a moment and looked at her mom."Going somewhere "May asked, her eyes roaming over Clara's outfit. "We have an appointment."Clara said and May frowned."Mom, I'm the one who has an appointment and no, you can't come with me."May said with seriousness."I'm waiting downstairs."Clara said disregarding May's stance and left, giving her time and space to finish dressing.The meeting with Mandy Asher was that night and Clara needed to make some contributions. Her initial plan was to bring Robinson in to help her present her proposal but since he had declined, she had to find a way to do it herself at the table.***"Are you ready?" Mandy asked Declan, who was seated at the porch. He had just finished attending to grandpa Asher and wanted to take a moment of rest."You didn't tell me I would accompany you."
"You see what I tell you about that woman? She never takes us seriously and I'm surprised you're yet to find out.""Mom, calm down. I will try her number one more time."May said, redialing Mandy. The call was sent to voicemail one more time and she hissed in frustration. They had been waiting for over 2 hours at the restaurant and Mandy's phones were not going through."Do you think anything might have happened to her? I reconfirmed the appointment just this evening.""Humph! I know she's perfectly fine. Aside from gluing to the sides of that son of a bitch she has nothing else doing" Clara said, folding her arms across her chest and throwing her face away. May pressed two hands on her temple already considering going over to the Asher's."Why not call that stupid ex husband of yours? I'm sure they are together right now"Clara said. "No. Not Declan. I'd rather go over to the Ashers’ and find out what is going on by myself."Clara frowned, picking up her bag. "Okay then, Have a
"I'm going to check that out" The first guard said and stood up to leave. As soon as he got to the door and touched the handle, he fell on the floor and started to shake."What the fuck!"His colleague screamed and rushed over to help him out but the man kept shaking like he had a seizure till fell unconscious.His colleague rushed back to the screen to save the image they saw only to be met by a shocker. The figure was no longer standing at that spot, rather, something else was hung right where he was just standing."Wh— what's that?"The man backed away in fright. His eyes darted to his friend who was on the floor and unconscious and fear overtook him. He quickly pulled out the desk phone and called the other colleagues."Can anyone hear me? Someone should position at the front yard, I think there's an intruder."The guard spoke into the walkie talkie with shaky hands. Ten minutes later, about four security guards including the one that was in the control room were in front of th
"Lily."Mandy's weak voice whispered from the other end and Lily's jaw dropped."Mandy, is that you?"Lily whimpered , not believing her ears."Ye—s. It's me. I'm—alive." Mandy's weak voice panted and Lily began to cry."Oh my sweet sister. You're not dead. Oh thank you Lord"Lily cried with joy as she collapsed on the bed."Where are you? Are you okay?"She asked, standing abruptly."We're in a hospital in a far away neighborhood and she has been well taken care of. You don't have to worry."Declan's voice spoke and Lily stiffened."You..." She whispered, sniffing in a runny nose and wiping her face with the back of her hand."Is she okay?"Lily asked again and Declan nodded. He rested his head on a wall in exhaustion."Please don't tell anyone about this. Her current state should be kept a secret for now still she fully recovers"Declan said and Lily nodded erratically in agreement. " But why?" She found herself asking again but Declan didn't answer."Accept visitors and condolences