"May, I said you should wait!"Clara yelled, going after her daughter She caught up with her and pulled her hand to stop her. "Let me go!" May yelled, snatching her hand away from her mom's grip.Clara frowned deeply, anger rising up from her belly, she immediately struck her hand across May's face in a slap."Ahh!" May sighed, holding her face with both hands."You slapped me?!" Her eyes flashed in shock at her mom."And I will slap you again and again! How dare you? You just ruined everything for me!" Clara yelled, her eyes flashing in anger.May shook her head to the sides in disbelief. How could her mom do this to her? Because of a man they barely knew."I hate you mom. So much!" May seethed and ran to their car.Clara gasped at May's words. She hadn't seen that coming. " uhm— sweetie, wait!"Clara went back to the table shortly after. Robinson had paused eating, waiting for them to return."Is she alright?" He asked with concern when Clara came back alone."Uhm— yeah but—
May got home that night and her eyes were swollen from crying so much. She was yet to accept what she just witnessed. She always had her suspicions anyway but seeing them intimate with her own eyes was the most heart wrenching thing ever.It made her question Declan's motive towards her. Why was he still kind to her when he had already moved on? It annoyed May that she thought Declan was still around all along because he wanted her back. What a delusion. "Where have you been?"Clara asked as soon as May entered the living room. She had sat to wait for her daughter when she returned home and she was not back yet."I went to get fresh air," May said, walking past her mom to the stairs. The last thing she wanted was for Clara to see her in that state. "I was worried about you, but that's not important. The most important thing now is that you're home." Clara said. Her eyes followed May up the stairs and she contemplated if she should follow her up."Uhmm.. Robinson wants a redate. But
"Of course they know him and how rich he is. I'm sure they are intimidated already."Clara said in her head. She immediately stood up, her shoulder pads high as mountains as she hung her bag on her arm."He will be present in your next meeting with my daughter to present his proposal. Of course, if you don't mind."Clara said, flashing a fake smile. Mandy didn't say another word but simply nodded in reply. She watched Clara shut the door behind before she turned to Declan, her eye bulging from their sockets."Isn't he the same guy from the B11 and B12 project? What on earth is May Williams thinking about getting involved with him."Mandy spoke with great discomfort."Two things are certain here" Declan's deep voice spoke, his face void of any expression. "one is that May is not involved with that guy. Clara is simply doing what she knows how to do best; playing matchmaking.""And the second one?"Mandy chipped in impatiently."May has no idea what that guy is."Mandy scoffed. "So you
“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."