Not minding that someone was present, Sophia took to her heels and ran into the room, her heart beating fast against her chest as she did,“Please no, please no”She kept muttering to herself as she ran up the creaky stairs, her eyes unsteady. Adam could tell that she was in distress, and so letting curiosity get the better of him he headed up the stairs trailing behind Sophia.Walking into the room he had seen her enter, he stopped in his trail and took a step back, his mouth falling open as he became momentarily speechless and dazed,His mouth hung open as he watched Sophia gather the frail figure on the floor into her trembling arms, gazing at the person so lovingly.A pungent smell filled the room and Adam involuntarily covered his nose, the room also smelled of death, he watched as Sophia cuddled the shrunken human to her chest, rocking the person as she did, while tears streamed down her eyes,From his vantage point, he couldn't tell the gender of the person she embraced so tight
Sophia regarded Adam with her lips pinched together, frustration and scepticism written all over her face,She had devoted almost a year to caring for her mother and exhausting their resources, pursuing every possible treatment.To have this stranger question the diagnosis was more than she could bear, and she pursed her lips in thought, shaking her head as she did.Adam smiled a little, and kept his gaze on her, his eyes twinkling as he did,"I understand this is difficult to hear," he said gently, "But as one who has experience, I've seen similar cases being misdiagnosed.” he paused and expelled a breath before he looked at her intently “Might I examine your mother, with your permission, to be certain? It could mean the difference between life and death."Sophia hesitated. Some small, desperate part of her wanted to believe help was possible. She nodded reluctantly. Adam tended to the frail woman with care and focus, examining her symptoms closely. When he was done, he turned to S
Armed with his precious Fiery Salem, Adam left the region of Leed City, with Sophia’s promise of coming to visit. Once again, he boarded the vehicle that had been prepared for him and headed to the helicopter that would take him back home,He was a few steps away from figuring out the permanent cure for his daughter and he could not be less happy than he was, at least with the Fiery Salem, he was on the right path and it would also enable him to cure Sage Robinson, he found that the old man had begun to find a way into his heart, and Adam smirked at the thought.Entering the helicopter, his phone began ringing and he took it out of his pocket and glanced at it, creasing his eyebrow as he did, it was an unknown caller and he didn't know who it was, with a shrug to his shoulders, he picked the call and placed on his ears,“Hello?”“Hello, Mr Adam? It's me, Mira Winston”The voice responded over the phone and Adam creased his brows further, trying to place the name until it clicked and he
Amber certainly hadn't taken no for an answer, so Adam found himself in a little dilemma by the time he arrived back in his province. He stepped out of the taxi that had stopped and parked in the elegant D’Orientals Restaurant, he was a little fidgety as he fussed with his clothes, not only that, but he kept glancing at his wristwatch and phone simultaneously, The dilemma he found himself in was a little dicey because tonight he had two important invitations from two special women and they both happened to be at the same place, D’Orientals with only an hour interval.Still fussing with his clothes, he rubbed his palms on his trousers and made his way to the entrance of the hotel, expelling a breath as he did, trying to mentally prepare himself for the evening.He showed the waiter his reservation and walked in, the restaurant’s ambiance was warm and inviting, with soft glowing light and light conversations filling the air, the room smelt of opulence and he smiled to himself,He spot
As Adam emerged from the restroom, adjusting his jacket and mentally preparing to switch from Mira’s intense conversation to Amber's unknown expectations, the sight before him stopped him cold,There, just a few steps away from where he stood, were Mira and Amber, engaged in what appeared to be a deep conversation, Amber's hands animatedly moved as she spoke, while Mira listened intently, nodding occasionally, Adam’s heart sank, his eyes nearly popping out of their socket, he didn't know how to navigate this situation and he shut his eyes, trying to dispel the scene before him,His first instinct was to retreat back into the restroom, hoping against hope they hadn't spotted him, but it was too late for any evasion. Amber's eyes caught him, and with a bright smile, she waved him over. His feet felt like lead, yet somehow, he found himself walking towards them, each step heavier than the last. For someone who considered himself calm and collected, he felt tremors course through him an
Amber, noticing Derek, sighed internally, her warmth towards Adam momentarily replaced by a cold exterior as she braced herself for the encounter, "Derek," She greeted, her voice laced with a forced politeness that barely concealed her irritation.Derek, barely acknowledging Adam, turned his full attention to Amber. "Amber, darling, I wasn’t expecting to find you here, and certainly not in such... company," he said, his eyes flickering disdainfully towards Adam.Adam clenched his fists at his sides, feeling a wave of frustration, he could sense Derek’s attempt to belittle him, and it took considerable effort to maintain his composure."Oh, Derek, always a pleasure to run into you unexpectedly," Amber replied, her words dripping with a touch of sarcasm she hoped wasn't too evident.Derek, oblivious to Amber's discomfort, continued, "I must say, I’m surprised to see you with... What was your name again?" he asked, turning to Adam, his tone dismissive, as if Adam's identity was of li
"How...?" Derek's voice trailed off as he struggled to compose himself, his gaze shifting from Adam to Mira and then to Amber. "How does a pauper like you get the attention of not one, but two of the most desirable women here? Two hotties?" His tone was laced with bitterness, the words dripping with venom as he failed to conceal his growing resentment.Adam, sensing Derek's growing hostility, remained calm. He understood now that Derek's arrogance stemmed from insecurity, an inability to accept that respect and affection couldn't be bought or bullied into existence."It's simple, Derek. It's about authenticity and genuine connection—qualities that seem foreign to you. People aren't trophies to be won or assets to flaunt. They're to be cherished and respected." Adam said arrogantly and mockingly.Derek's face turned a shade redder, his fists clenching at his sides. The mocking demeanor he carried earlier had now completely evaporated, replaced by a visible agitation."Authenticity? Ge
Meanwhile, back inside the restaurant, Amber turned to Adam with a sigh,"I want to apologise once again for all that drama. Derek can be... overbearing at times." She frowned as she recalled his verbal assault and bad behaviour, however, she was reassured that Adam didn't make Derek into dog pie, which would have been both entertaining and terrible to see.Adam waved off her apology,"You have nothing to be sorry for. I'm just glad it didn't escalate further." He rolled his shoulders, releasing some of the built-up tension from squaring off against Derek, A part of him still felt riled up, but Mira's calming presence had helped diffuse the situation."Shall we try enjoying what's left of our evening?" Amber suggested, her smile returning, "I believe I still owe you a nice meal."Adam returned her smile warmly, and gave a brief nod, "That sounds wonderful. And thank you, for standing up to Derek as well."After their brief exchange, the tension from the confrontation began to ebb