Chapter - 82"Believe me, nothing was going on up there," Alex gave one last try to justify himself."And we believe you. There is no need for you to keep explaining. Look at the panic on your face," Hazel won't let anyone else speak. She knew that Alex could ride his way through any one of them except for her and Ellaine. But Ellaine has been out of the game for some time now. So it has come on all her shoulders to take the charge.Alex could clearly discern the sarcasm from Hazel's tone. He finally turned towards his final ray of hope, Karen. But when he looked at her, he could not see the usual warmth in those eyes. Still, he wanted to give it a shot."Chief, you believe me, don't you?" Alex asked. He hurriedly went up to her and went on his knees in front of her, trying to act all innocent, and those puppy eyes of his were ready to swell up."What?” Karen was clearly ta
Chapter - 83Soon, Margaret and Alex helped Martha bring the food out, and in no time, the dining table was loaded with a variety of dishes. Martha invited the ladies, and all of them gathered at the table."You did not have to work so hard, Mrs Rutherford. Just a simple lunch would have been enough," Jennifer said in her humble self."It's nothing much. Like I told you, this was all I had prepared for Alex," Martha said, "Now enough with the chit chat, start stuffing yourself.""Wow! you are such a good cook Mrs Rutherford," Hazel said as she took her first bite."I agree. It's like ages since I have had such a good meal," Karen also agreed with Hazel."Thank you. If the meal is to your liking, don't shy away from taking seconds." Martha was all smiles hearing their compliment."It's such a shame that Alex is sick," All of a sudden a voi
Chapter - 84Alex spent the rest of the evening playing games on his phone or surfing the internet watching videos and stuff. It was around eight in the evening that Martha called for him, asking him to come downstairs for dinner.Alex didn’t know if his father was back or not, but if he was back, Martha would have told him all about what happened in the afternoon. While Martha was the one who never believed in stretching a matter, George, on the other hand, won’t stop reminding Alex about this afternoon until either of them are in their grave.Still he can’t just spend his days cooped up in his room, Alex went downstairs hearing Martha’s call. As he climbed down the stairs, he looked around to spot his father, but George was nowhere to be seen."Mom, where is dad?" Alex asked as he sat down at the dining table."Your father won't be coming home today. He
Chapter - 85Matthew led Martha inside the building. They walked across corridors and made their way in one of the rooms way back in the building, which read, 'Store Room.'God knows why but suspiciously, there was a bookshelf in the storeroom. Matthew walked to the bookshelf and slightly pulled a few books one after the other. After he was done, the bookshelf moved, and an elevator was in sight.Matthew pressed the button, and as the elevator door opened, Martha followed Matthew inside. After they were in, Matthew pressed the red button and continued to do so, for about five seconds.After that, the control panel switched, and another panel appeared. The manual panel was changed with a touchscreen one with no buttons there. Matthew bent forward and scanned his iris. After the identity was confirmed, a numerical keypad appeared, and Matthew entered some digits. When he was done, the elevator
Chapter - 86"Umm... umm... Alex..." Margaret wanted them to stop, but Alex was in no mood for that."Whatever it is, we will talk about it later. Right now, I am in a mood for something else," Alex interrupted her. He caressed her back over her top, and with a swift movement, Margaret was beneath him."But... uhmm!" Margaret tried to ask, but Alex gave a soft kiss on her lips, "Your mother?" Margaret asked."She won't be home tonight... uhmm!" Alex said and kissed her again, "I was about to head to your home when you gift wrapped yourself to my door... uhmm!" Alex was giving Margaret kisses after every sentence they spoke."Why were... you... coming to... my... Will you let me complete?" Martha, with her hands, pushed Alex a bit away from her, making some distance between them, "Will you stop with all those kisses? You have taken my first, second, third and God knows nth kiss too. Let's talk it out first," Margaret said. Her hands were shaking as Alex's weight was totally lifted by h
Chapter - 87'He is still not here,' Karen looked through the glass window of her office. It has been two days since they visited him at his house, but Alex was still not back at his desk.Well, Karen knew that it might take him some time to be up and running, but her eyes longed to see him. And to be honest, it came as a surprise to her. They have not known each other for even a month, yet these feelings have sprouted inside her heart that troubled her more than they were pleasant.'Am I being rebellious now? It's like puberty is hitting me late, very late' Karen couldn't help but laugh at the weird thoughts coming to her mind.'Unhh... If only he was a bit less of a scum,' Karen thought about her husband. She has already given many chances to that hobo, but that stinking asshole was never, ever serious towards her nor his life.Karen was sinking in depression the more she compared Alex and her husband. Sighing at her fate, she put the file she was holding onto for no reason and made
Chapter - 88**Swishh!!The door opened, and Karen walked inside worried to death about Jessica. Jessica, on the other hand, dressed in the hospital gown, was busy savouring the taste of fruits in front of her.A doctor stood by her side looking at the reports in his hands while a nurse was busy fiddling with the machines beside Jessica's bed.With hurried steps, Karen walked up to Jessica and looked up and down, examining her to find any scratch or bodily harm on her, but to her relief, everything looked fine."What happened?" Karen, when was satisfied with the way Jessica looked, looked for answers, "How did you get into an accident?""Nothing much... Amanda is the one making a big deal out of it. Calling you here for no reason," Jessica said as coldly as ever.Karen knew she was not going to get anything from Jessica. She turned her attention towards the doctor."Doctor... How is she?" Karen asked.The doctor nodded, "She is fine. Apart from the slight concussion, she is good to le
Chapter - 89"Hi, Sam. It's me, bro. Yeah..." Alex was in his room on a call with someone. He was talking softly with the person so as to not let his mother hear it."Yeah... don't repeat the chocolates from the previous days and just go with some flowers and don't repeat them as well," Alex said on the phone, "Yeah, but do keep the note as it is.""Well, I don't know much about the chocolates so you will have to think about it. As for the flowers, we are done with roses and tulips, right? So let's go with Orchids today." Alex said as he rubbed his forehead in stress, "Just leave them outside the door, like always... Yeah, same address. Try not to get seen. I want you to be quick and stealthy." Alex emphasized ton the subtleness of the mission."Thanks, Sam. Yeah, bye... Wait... Wait... Wait... Hello... You there? Yeah... Just wanted to say, bro, I don't know how long it will last, so I need you to keep as many varieties of chocolates and flowers as you possibly can... yeah... Thanks,