CHAPTER 36
By Naomi Cindy B
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Monday, AR group of companies
“Welcome boss, welcome boss” everyone greeted immediately Philip entered the company with his guards behind and Sally beside him
He smiled in response and stopped, they all converged round him
“I hope you all did a good job during my absence” he stated
” Yes sir” they all chorused
“I’m glad you did… And I hope it continues” he replied
They bowed as he left for his floor
Love really changes, the Philip they know will never give anyone a glance not to talk of saying hello or talking to them like this
He kept a smiling face as he entered his office
Sally dropped some files on his table
“It’s about a conference arranged for CEO’s sir, it’ll last for two weeks and I think it’ll be beneficial if you go for it sir” she said
” Really?, I just came back from my honeymoon and now this?, I don’t plan to go anywhere anytime soon” he replied
” It’s ok if you won’t be able to go sir” Sally said and made to take the files
” It’s ok, I’ll think about it, you can go… And good job once again, I’m impressed” he said and clapped
Sally smiled and took a bow before leaving the office
Philip’s mind drifted to last night again
“Why did i get that feeling that something big Will soon happen?” He thought again
” No need to worry, we’ll be fine” he thought and picked his phone
He dialled his sweetheart number
“Hey love, you left the house thirty minutes ago” Melanie’s voice said
“I know, but I miss you already” he replied
” Cute, you just made me blush this early morning but you know what?, I miss you too” she replied
*What should I get for you while coming? ‘
” Cupcakes” she replied
“Sure, I love you”
“I love you more and more” she replied
He blew ksses on the phone before hanging up…
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” Dwayne Macaulay kssed you?” Lillian said shockingly
She actually came to help them move to the new house, they’re already in the new house since the moving was fast
The house is beautiful, quiet spacious and nice
“I swear it, I slept in his house that Friday, we had nice time together, he’s a good ksser I must say, he made my lips swell and still continued kssing me, I love him so much! “She replied
” So, did he say the important three words to you? ” Lillian asked
” What Important three words? ” She asked
” Don’t be unserious, did he tell you he loves you?, No one will kss a girl he doesn’t love except a player” Lillian stated
” No, he didn’t tell me he loves me… And I never told him how I feel too” she replied
” Oh Valerie, you should have asked him at least, you have to be sure if the feelings is mutual before digging deep ” Lillian said
” Oh , I should…
“Ask him if he loves you dear, you can’t just keep kissing” Lillian replied, playing with her hair
” Ok babe, I’ll do that when next we meet, and I hope he does”
” He does, why else will he kiss you?, Just that you have to hear him say it himself” Lillian replied
” Alright bestie, how’s Hann doing?” She asked
“She went to see a friend too, this vacation will be boring, I can just smell it” Lillian said
” But not for me” Valerie replied
” Of course not for you , when you have a potential boyfriend already” Lillian replied
” Silly” Valerie hit her playfully…
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Susan sat in front of the mirror in her room, staring at her pale face, she’s holding a powder box , about to rub makeup again
“I just wish…. I have more time” she thought sadly
” I wish I can see Valerie getting married too, I wish I can see Zayn waking up, I wish I can see Melanie’s children, I just wish… I have more time” she thought
Tears came out of her eyes as she stared at herself
Thanks to make up and blood tonic, She’ll be able to cover it up
She wiped her tears and rubbed the powder before wearing lipstick
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“So what do you say?, What’s the problem?” Linda asked as Darien sat beside him on the couch, chewing gum
“There’s this girl in my class, her name is Valerie, she should be called beauty cos the girl I’m talking about is the most beautiful in lighthouse, mum I want her but Dwayne is proving to be an obstacle” Darien said
” Really?, How? ”
” I think he’s into her too, let’s do something about it before it gets out of control” he replied
” Sure we will, I’ll have to manipulate Fido as usual, but what plans do you have? ” Linda asked
Darien moved his mouth closer to her ear and whispered something
“Good idea, that’ll be great, don’t worry, your mum gat your back” she said and smiled
Darien hugged her
” I have the best mother one could ever ask for” he said…
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Grandma Carolyn just finished reading the book again for the tenth time and anytime she reads it since Philip got married, she gets the chills
“I hope this won’t be your portion, even if Stella comes back, I’ll make sure she never gets the chance to play shit” she thought, climbing down from her bed
She started pacing round the room
“She’s a fan of horror novels too, Melanie will surely know about it, but still she stayed with him….. That kind of love is rare… But destinies can only have slight resemblance, it can’t be the same” she thought
Her phone rang on the bed and she went for it
It’s Leo
She picked quickly
“HNP” she said
“That’s me,.. grandma I wanna ask something” he said
“Sure”
“You read Mystery Of The Dark Room volume 2 right? ”
” I was about to ask the same thing, sure I did”
” Didn’t you notice the resemblance between the story and Philip’s life story? ”
” Of course I did, but I believe Philip and Melanie won’t end up like that, it’s just a book Leo” she replied
” I know, but I get scared anytime I think about it” he replied
*Same here, but I hope for the best, nothing will happen to those two I’m just sure” Carolyn replied…
” Alright ma’am, goodnight*
” Gnight” she replied and dropped her phone
“Yeah, let’s hope for the best” she sighed…
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Next morning**
Robin woke up with that unbearable chest pain again
He held his chest tight and surprisingly, blood is coming out of his nose
“What’s this?” He thought and rushed to the bathroom, he got water from the dispenser and washed the blood off before pouring it all-over his head
He kept his breathing steady and slow, the chest pain gradually left him
He breathed hard, went out of the bathroom and dried his hair slowly
He sat on the bed and waited for his parents to come brush with him .
“Yeah, mum was right, it’s just a book and nothing more” he thought
Melanie and Philip entered the room immediately
He hugged them both and gave them pecks as usual before they all entered the bathroom
“I’ll be going on a business trip tommorow” Philip broke the news
” Really?, Dad you want me to start kissing you again” he complained
” I’m so sorry dear, I should have dodged it but I can’t, it’ll be beneficial to me cos the two weeks conference holds a lot of lectures from a lot of successful old men” he replied
” Two weeks?, Dad” he said
Melanie touched his hair
He calmed down immediately
“I might not spend up to two weeks, it’s sure I won’t even spend up to that so chill boy” Philip said
” Ok dad, I love you” he said
” Love you more my boy” he replied
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Night**
A message suddenly came on Valerie’s phone from Dwayne
*I’m waiting outside, let’s go have fun*
She smiled widely, just when she thought tonight will be boring, now this?
It’s a good thing she has texted him her new address earlier
She quickly put on something chick and rushed out of her room
“Mum I’ll be back!” She said when she ran past Susan in the living room
“Going out with your crush again?, Carefulness is needed Princess” Susan replied
” Sure mum, see ya! ” She replied and blew her ksses before leaving
She got out and met him waiting in his car already
She got in with smiles
“Where should we go?” He asked
“Anywhere” she replied
“Club?” He said
“Ion mind” she replied
He smiled and moved the car to a popular club down the city
They got out of the car and he grabbed her hand, he took her into the clubhouse where different songs are blarring from loud speakers
Everyone is already dancing at the floor and those who came to drink are drinking
“You drink?” She asked
“No, ion take alcohol” he replied as they settled down
“Any non-alcoholic drink” he said to the bar man
They were served and they drank slowly
“This place is fun” Valerie said, looking at those that are dancing away their worries
“I know right… Val” he said
“Yes?” She faced him
“Do you…. Have.. a boyfriend?” He asked
Her heart skipped beats at the question
” No I don’t… I mean, if I have a boyfriend, I won’t have.. kssed you” she replied shyly
He smiled and dropped his drink
He held her hand
” You really don’t have one?” He said
She nodded
He smiled and leaned in to kss her lips lightly
That sent butterflies down her stomach
He pulled her up and took her to the dance floor
“Let’s dance” he said
“I don’t know how to dance” she replied
“Then watch me” he replied and stepped back when the DJ changed the song
He started dancing like a professional dancer and those dancing even stopped to stare
Soon, they’re clapping and hailing
“Wow!” She said slowly, watching with smiles
“He’s cute!” She thought
He continued dancing for more than ten minutes till he got tired and pulled her out of the clubhouse when people are still clapping for him…
“You… Killed it” she said as they got in the car
“You mean I can dance?” He said
“Of course, you tried” she said…
He saw the sweat beads on his forehead and brought out her hanky
*Wait” she said and he faced her
She started wiping off the sweats slowly
His heart kept leaping at the angel in front of him
She finished wiping it off and glanced at the time
“Past nine, the police patrol” she said
“Sht!” He said and moved the car
He started racing down the street and truly they’re already at standby
They told him to stop as he passed by the juncture but he never did
Dwayne kept speeding and soon, the police car is following them behind
“This could be fun” Valerie said, smiling as she watched the car following them from the mirror
“I know right?” Dwayne replied and took a bent corner
The cops took the corner too and kept chasing them
“That bend” Valerie said
Dwayne took the bend and sped off
The cops took it without knowing it’s a bend, their car almost somersaulted
Valerie started laughing
Dwayne laughed with her too but soon , the police car is behind them again
“That corner!” Valerie suggested again
Dwayne swiftly took the corner and when the cops tried it, their car got stuck
Valerie looked back at them, sticking out her head through the window
“Catch us if you can!” She screamed as Dwayne kept speeding, she laughed loudly at the cops and stuck hands with Dwayne
“You rock Dwayne!, I love this!” She screamed
Dwayne laughed at her loudness and kept speeding
The cops took a corner and waylay them in the front
“Oh, they’re smart” Valerie said
“Just watch me” Dwayne replied and pretended like he wants to stop
The gullible cops came out of their car, they’re three pot bellied cops
Their sight alone is funny
Immediately they came out of the car, Dwayne suddenly turned the car to the other side of the road and almost hit them, making them fall on their buts
Valerie laughed out loud as Dwayne sped off
They lost them at last
“We rock!” She screamed, still laughing with Dwayne till they got far and made sure the cops aren’t on their trail anymore
Dwayne suddenly stopped the car
“You’re awesome!” Valerie said
“Yeah I know” he replied, smiling
“But why did you stop?” She asked
“I dunno, I just…. Want…
“What?” She asked
He raised his hand to her cheeks and she felt that warmness again
He bent in slowly and without hesitating, he kssed her
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