??THE GARDENER’S DAUGHTER??
?{NO GREATER LOVE}?
Written by Sylvia Adaobi Peter ??
? EPISODE FIFTEEN ?
? SARAH ?
I pulled up the zipper on my sweatshirt as we edged closer to the water.
We had to wait for the ship to reach the bank before we could climb in and embark on the trip.
Just then someone ran towards us before the ship could get to us.
I turned back to look at the female messanger panting before us.
“Master said Irene should come back and that Avia should replace her instead. ” She said and just then the Avia of a girl was seen coming like a queen.
I frowned deeply. She’s someone who jealousies me so much and equally I hate her. Why would Tan exchange my best friend with her?
Suddenly I knew why and I cursed the bull dog.
He knew with Avia I’m gonna be more fierce in whatever comes our way.
I breathed in and looked at Irene. “I will come back.” With that we hugged and I watched Irene return with the messanger.
Avia stood before me and gave me a stiff smile. “Shall we?” She asked.
I looked over my neck and saw that the ship was already waiting for us.
I took off and jumped in. Avia jumped in after me and off we went.
??The
Next day??
??{ Singapore }??
? VICKER ?
At the airport, many people with different colors and accents flooded the whole place.
I pulled my bag on my shoulder more tightly as I stood on the road with my escort Miss Doris.
Thankfully she wasn’t the noisy type and that gave me a fast liking toward her.
I called dad on phone once we got a cab and headed to the big hotel I was supposed to meet dad’s business partner, Mr Roosevelt.
“Dad, it’s a long trip to the hotel. What’s the name again? De Icon hotel and suites.” I said looking at the piece of paper in my hand.
“Book down a nice room in the hotel and rest for a while. Mr Roosevelt won’t be there till late in the day.” Dad replied and I nodded.
Afterwards I cut the call and looked at Miss Doris. Somehow, she looked so shy and I couldn’t help but smile.
“You don’t have to be shy around me. I’m not harmful.” I told her.
“Oh no. I’m not shy. I just have to be quiet around my new boss. ” She replied slowly.
I laughed softly. ” Doris right?” I asked.
“Yes sir.” She replied.
She looked quiet too young for her position at the company.
The car continued rolling smoothly on the road till it took a sharp bend into a large clean street.
Soon we got down and we were ushered into a big cost reception where we were attended to.
Doris and got two different rooms by each other’s side and went in to freshen up and go out a little for lunch since it was still early in the day.
After freshening up, I came out of my room and knocked on Doris’s room. She came out looking sweet.
Minutes ago, she was looking very professional but right now, she looked like someone on a date.
“You are looking good ” I told her and suddenly, she was turning into Sarah’s image under my view.
I shook my head and looked away. “No, Vicker… Not again.” I softly cautioned myself.
” Sir… Are you okay? ” She asked.
“Oh sure. Let’s move on. The restaurant must be somewhere downstairs.” I said and quickly moved away.
She followed behind and we walked down the stairs together.
The restaurant was so cool even though there were many people having fun.
Doris and I took an empty table and sat. Immediately, a waitress came to us and we placed our orders.
? SARAH ?
Avia and I stood at a very hidden place, watching the large hotel from a close distance.
“We should go in and wait for him instead.” Avia said again.
I turned to look at her. ” Will you please shut up and let me handle this my own way?” I almost yelled at her.
She scoffed. ” What really do you think you are hun?
You think you know better? Why should we wait all day here when we can just go in and mixup with people at the gym, the spa, the shopping center or the restaurant! ” Avia exclaimed.
” You’ve got such an affected brain, Avia. We’ve got to be observant and watch him arrive in his car.
Then we can even kill him from here with our silent bullets.
Okay I know that’s gonna be rash and dangerous but this is the best. Let’s wait here and watch our Target from the back!” I said and turned away.
Avia grumbled and turned away too.
An hour later,we were still standing and I decided we should go in too.
“But if we are gonna go in, we’ve got to get disguised as anything.
I’m gonna get my male costume then you have to get a waitress costume.
By doing this, we won’t be able to get caught till we are outta here. ” I said and rushed back into the low bush behind us.
I dressed up like a guy and bounded up my hair then put on a shorter wig.
I dipped the man’s picture into my bag pocket and tightened my boots.
“Let’s move it ” I told Avia and both of us walked like two best friends towards the large gate.
The securities opened up and we got in.
Whoever this man is shouldn’t delay us else we might just bring down the whole hotel if we can.
“Let’s go inside the restaurant instead. It’s a better place to wait.” Avia whispered.
I nodded and Avia showed me the way to the restaurant, acting like a waitress.
“No one’s gonna recognize you as a girl.” Avia told me.
I looked at her. ” You look like a real waitress too.
Once we opened the door and entered, almost everyone turned to look at us.
Avia quickly walked to the counter and acted completely like a waitress. Those dummies, couldn’t they detect she isn’t one of them?
I asked myself. I searched around with my eyes for a seat when suddenly a soft laughter pierced the cool place.
The restaurant was very quiet and you would hear any loud conversation.
And when this laugher sounded,I heard it loud and clear.
I looked up and traced the owner of the voice. Why do I feel like I know that voice somewhere?
My eyes caught a guy sitting with a girl and I looked harder at him.
I stood staring so intently at the side of his face and feeling my heart beating so loud and fast.
What’s happening to me? I asked myself and just then,he turned and our eyes met.
? VICKER ?
Doris made a funny statement and I laughed out.
“Wow,boss….I think you’ve got gay lover. That guy is staring at you!” Doris said and I stopped laughing then turn towards whosoever is looking at me.
As soon as our eyes met, I felt a jolting spark in my heart and eyes and I blinked twice.
“Oh sir.. I think Mr Roosevelt is already in the building. “Doris said touching my arm.
” What? ” I asked again getting distracted. When I looked back to this person looking at me, magically he was gone. Or should I say she?
“Sir? Sir! Are you ok?” Doris asked.
I jolted back. ” Yeah fine. “I replied and we stood up.
I turned to look back again before walking out with Doris to meet Mr Roosevelt at the conference room.
? SARAH ?
I looked at him as he searched around for me with his eyes. I had to hide beside the rest room wall to watch him.
Is he someone I know? Does he know me?
Why do I feel suddenly scared and strange?
Who is he and why is he looking for me? ”
” the man is here. He’s gonna meet with someone at the conference room now. Come on.. we gat to go!” Avia said and I nodded before rushing out with her.
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There is no escaping this time around!!
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