Mandy She spoke to his father, "I don't have a personal vendetta against anyone, but some things just can't be taken back. I'm highly disappointed at everything. My supposed business partners should be reliable and honest. I'm afraid the meeting will not be held." "We're reliable. What happened I'm sure was a misunderstanding of some sort." Mr Will tried to plead. "A company that oppresses others has no business with reliability!" Declan snorted. Mr Will glared at Declan but felt awkward at the knowledge of what he was referring to. "I will— see what I can do to fix that." He grunted. "I still plead with you, Ms, Asher. Forgive him, forgive us. We would love to attend your upcoming bidding next week. Don't forbid our presence." Mandy was getting over-pumped with everything. She had had enough. "I will consider that, Mr Will. But right now, I should be on my way " He turned and walked away. Declan followed right behind. In the car, Declan's phone buzzed in his pocket. He to
Squeaky.... squeaky..." The sound of little rats filled the dark room. May huffed in her unconsciousness at the noise. Something began to climb her leg, tickling her half-awake. "Uhm— um" She sighed and two rats climbed her both legs in a chase, jerking her awake. "OMG!" She screamed, her eyes snapping open into the darkness. Her bound legs stamped frantically on the hard concrete floor to send the little creatures away. Then she realized her shoes were gone. She glanced around frantically at the emptiness of a dark room. Where was she? She tried to move, but was stuck. Her hands were tightly held behind the iron chair with a twine in the middle of the dark room. Her legs were no better. Fear gripped her neck . The memory of the last incident slowly crawled back into her head and her grief grew. Tears instantly began to roll down her face at self deprecation. She remembered She was driving and angry at someone— her mom? —Declan? Or both. She had driven way too recklessly and landed
Inside the house was nothing one would expect. Series of beds in numbers filled the wide room that appeared to also be a warehouse. Outside had the exterior of a well suited bungalow and the inside was nothing close to a decent house. Just carton boxes, beds and beds springs and a few tables. One of the men excused himself to an inner room, leaving Declan alone with the other two. He glanced around, his eye hitting every end of the room and he smirked. Shadows of men hovered around the entire room. He didn't need anyone to tell him he was being watched and outnumbered. The only thing needed of him was to lift a finger and it would be a bloody fight scene. But Declan knew better. May's condition was still unknown and he wouldn't jeopardize her safety by throwing an early punch. The image of her on that chair, her head thrown to the side and unconscious was the only thing in his mind. If he was going to get her out there save and sound, he would dance to their tune."Look who made it
Benjamin was calm all through and simply watched the list in his hand. The herbs prescription and combination reminded him of a healing method that cured different kinds of disease in a medical book he read while in school. He had gotten just a few pages of the book from his master and the little knowledge from it has guided him all through to be famous and successful. He had been searching for the complete book for years. He peered at Declan in curiosity. Who was this man? Benjamin's interest in Declan grew and without saying a word, he gestured at his men to provide everything Declan needed. When everything was brought to Declan, he went into action. He grinded and mixed different kinds of herbs and was done after an eternity. The murmuring in the crowd resumed, intensifying the atmosphere. Declan took a spoon full and fed the woman. Everyone's breath hitched in anticipation of what would happen. Seconds turned to a minute and more minutes went by but there was no response from
The sun came out early the next day and Declan sat at the bar in the living room that morning. He heard noise coming from outside and checked what it was through the curtains. "No way..." He hissed and took the steps in twos, racing up to May but he met May at the top of the stairs. "What's that noise I hear? Are they here again?" May was really scared and held her night robe tightly in a fist. "Everything is alright, I was coming to check if you're awake. Please go back and dress up while I take care of things down here." Declan gave her an assuring nod, leading her to turn and go back into the room. "Where is he? I demand to speak with him this instant!" "But madam, you can't be here. Young master didn't tell us to expect any visitors!" The security guy tried to push the woman he didn't recognize away through the gate. Declan should not hear her else his job is done with. He had left the gates open to carry in some supplies and didn't know when the woman drove. "Young ma
"My What!?" May gawked at her mother in disbelief. "Now don't give me that look, honey. Do you know who he is? This is Jason Livingston, the Son and heir of Livingston pharmaceuticals" Clara declared with a glint of pride in her eyes. "OMG, are you serious?" May gaped looking at Jason in disbelief. He had heard a lot about the world famous multimillionaire pharmaceutical company and it's heir. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Ms Williams." "To finally meet me? Has word reached him concerning me before?" May wondered silently, taking Jason's outstretched hand. "The pleasure is all mine, Mr. Livingston" "Call me Jason." His smile was soft and warm and he looked calm. "Jason." May nodded with a smile. Her gaze fell on their hands that was joined a moment longer than necessary and Jason released hers. Clara cleared her throat. Is that a chemistry she's seeing between them already? Her smile didn't falter when she spoke. "Let's take this party elsewhere shall we?" Th
The situation was a little bit awkward than Declan expected. He knew Mandy was that way sometimes but never has he seen her this particular way. "What do you think? Will you be my date?" She cooed, her eyes still on him."Your date? What's the occasion this time Ms. Asher?" "I have my company's gala coming up. This particular one is special because it is hosted once every four years! The first ever one I'm hosting since I became the director of Asher groups and company.""Wow, that's massive.""Exactly how I want it to be defined, massive!… explosive!"There was a spark in Mandy's eyes as she gestured the words in the air. "I have so much planned for the event but most especially I want to—uhm... Kind of adopt a company. You know, offer them partnership in the form of a franchise but they will have their own name and watch them grow.""Wow! That's quite a vision you have right there" "I know." Mandy beamed a proud smile as she paced her living room. She continued. "But you know wh
"Just like that? OMG, that was so easy" Clara remarked delightfully."I told you it will take just a phone call. It's reall nothing." Jason lied with a straight face. There was no way he was going to admit to these people that his father had shunned him. They wouldn’t take him seriously if he did. He however had a plan, he would speak to his father in person when he get to the office. He was hoping the old man would listen to him. "Thank you very much, Jason. This means a lot to me."May was truly surprised and impressed. It was taking her forever to sort things out with Nathan and Jason here just had everything settled with just one phone call! He is really influential."Oh don't thank me, it's always my pleasure to be of help to an amazing woman like you." Jason pretended to be humble, whereas he enjoyed the praise they rained on him. He cleared his throat then continued. "There's an upcoming gala this weekend, hosted by the Director Asher groups and company. I would love you to