DIRE NEED
Author: Moon pen
last update2023-12-19 20:03:43

Chapter 21

Martin sat down in the bank, impatiently tapping his feet on the ground, hoping the manager would respond to him soon. He had been here for over an hour, and they didn’t care about him, he wondered how their customer service was low, but he had no choice but to stay still.

He was in dire need of help and this was not the time he flared up out of proportion, he exhaled and looked at his wristwatch, going the bank manager would respond to him soon, he heard his phone ringing and noticed it was Megan, so he hissed and ignored the call putting his phone in silence, it was better for him that way since he had something more important to attend to.

“Mr. Martin, the manager is free to see you now,” one of the staff said and Martin stood up immediately

“Thank you,” he said and walked inside the manager’s office. He met the manager at his seat who gestured for him to set down, and he did as he was told.

“I have been waiting for quite some time,” Martin said, trying to control his a
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