??THE GARDENER’S DAUGHTER??
?{NO GREATER LOVE}?
Written by Sylvia Adaobi Peter ??
? EPISODE FOURTEEN ?
?SARAH?
I loosened up the band holding up my hair and shook my head.
Finally releasing my hair from the confinement of the band, the pounding in my head seemed to lessen a bit.
I unh00ked my br@ and pulled it off me. N@ked, I stood before the mirror and looked at myself inside it.
Five long years without setting eyes on any of my family.
Where are they now? Are they still in the big house? Is Daddy still working for Mr McDonald as a gardener??
And where would Vicker be now? Probably managing one of his dad’s company now?
Maybe forgotten about me too…. perhaps already with a classy girlfriend.
I already locked up my heart a long time ago and all that doesn’t matter anymore.
My mind was centered on the evil woman who sent me away, the evil woman who sent me on exile.
I bent and took up my robe from the bed and wrapped it around me before stepping into the shower.
I took a quick bath and came back into the room to dress up.
The past five years had been hell and hard, trying to live like the people in Nimrod town.
Mask is the leader of these people and they are high and payed a$$assins.
I’ve only been a messanger together with Irene and four other girls.
They has their own college and I passed out of the school three years ago.
Now I’m dressing up for my first mission with Irene.
Time to have my revenge on that evil woman was gradually getting near and I already vowed nothing would stop me from making this life miserable for her after all she’s done to me.
The door opened and Irene who’s my best and closest friend came in already dressed up for the mission.
“Still not through.” Irene said looking at me as I locked my boots.
I smiled wryly at her. “Are you tensed up?”
“No! You?” Irene asked and I shook my head.
” I’ve been waiting for today like forever, Irene. Being tensed up is the last thing on my mind.” I said and stood before her fully ready.
“So where do you wish Tan will send us to?” Irene asked.
Tan is Mask’s son and he’s in charge of the younger ones like us.
And he’s been giving me h*ell cos I refused to fall into his bed.
I smiled. “I wish he sends us to America. I can’t wait to get that witch killed.” I murmured.
Irene raised an eyebrow. ” Vicker’s mom?” Irene asked. She already knew my story cos I told her.
“Yes. If he sends us to America for this business I’m gonna go on a secret mission and have her kidnapped and t0rtured just like she did to me.” I replied cruelly.
” Woohoo!” Irene laughed. ” That was wicked. Come on let’s move it. I don’t want that hot tempered guy screaming at us.” Irene added and we both walked out of the room.
We walked down the hallway and came out into an open.
Tan was sitting on his high chair smoking as usual. “I like what I see. Come over here baby.” He smiled at me.
I gritted my teeth and walked up to him. He pulled me into his laps and grabbed one of my bre@$ts.
My chest tightened as I fought back desires.
Irene looked away with a cough as Tan bent to l!ck my exposed npple.
I shuddered and finally let out a soft sigh. All my twenty two years, I’ve never had anything to do with a guy.
Not that they weren’t after me but I just find it hard to warm up to a guy.
I’ve asked myself constantly why but I knew the reason and refused to acknowledge it.
Who would believe I was still a vrgin?
Tan would be more eager and persistent if he knew so I tried my possible best to keep it a secret.
His hand now travelled into my garter belt. I stood up when the desires inside of me started bubbling over the surface.
I stood up and rearranged myself. “I guess we’re late.” I whispered and he laughed.
” Wise. Yeah. I think so. There is a secret map on the table. This man is our next heavy target and dad says we’ve been payed handsomely to take him down the drain.
Tomorrow night, he’s gonna be in Singapore for a business trip and that’s where you are gonna do your first job.
You know the rules if you fail Irene. I’m not gonna punish my baby here if she fails. You will have to be punished for the both of you if anything goes wrong.” Tan said with authority.
” Sure boss .” Irene replied and I looked at her. I took the map on the table and glared into it. The details needed were all there.
I looked at Tan and tapped my side . This signal means I’m gonna go and come back successfully.
Tan gave me a cool smile. ” I know you are gonna make us proud. Show no mercy and take the motherfcker down.”
” Where are we headed?” I finally asked.
” Singapore. You heard me said that. The name of the hotel is there and that’s the route on the map.
The ship is ready to take you guys. I wish you good luck.” Tan said and Irene and I stormed out of the house ready for business.
? VICKER ?
It’s been two weeks since I got back and was yet to find a reasonable action to take on looking for Sarah.
I was in my room operating my system when dad’s call came through.
I picked up the call knowing fully well it would be something important.
“Dad?”
“Vicker come into my study now. I’ve got assignment for you.” He said and cut the line.
I stood up and wore my casual foot wear before heading out of my room.
Minutes letter I opened the door and walked into Dad’s room.
He was sitting down on his desk, surveying a large file. It was good to have him at home for once.
“Dad,you called.” I said to him.
“Yes,son. Sit.” Dad told me and I obeyed.
“I’m proud to have you as my son, Vicker. Really proud cos you made me proud with your outstanding result as a graduate.
So today…you are no longer the little boy but you are gradually becoming a man.
Having seen you potentials and great sense of responsibilities,you will be made CEO in my company at Heathrow street.
Work starts immediately son…time waits for no one.” Dad said smiling.
I excited at first but on the other hand I knew I wouldn’t have the time to look for Sarah anymore.
Am I still gonna see her? It got to a point that I had to finally let go and pursue my career.
I went round the table and hugged dad. “Thanks Dad. I’m so happy about this.” I said happily.
” Well,” dad continued as I sat back down.
“As the new CEO of McDonald trading company in Heathrow, you will be meeting with someone tommorow night for a business transaction. ” Dad said.
I looked at him. Meeting with someone already? Wow… I was suddenly anxious. This would be my first business trip. I just hope I don’t mess things up.
“I will do my best dad.” I only said, hiding my fears.
” Good. I already told him about your coming.
I will forward you all the details and first thing tomorrow morning you will go with the private jet. ” Dad said.
I nodded and looked at him. ” So, dad… Where am I going to for my first time business trip?” I asked with a smile.
” Tommorow morning, you are traveling to Singapore.” Dad said and I nodded with a smile.
I stood up and walked back to my room. I need to get ready for my first time business trip to Singapore.
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