CHAPTER 18
OSCAR
I knock at the door and he shouts from inside.
"What is it Kate? Come inside. Or have you missed me this much?"
I get in and he rises his head from the desktop.
Our eyes meet and I can tell he's scared and shocked at the same time.
The horror in his eyes is priceless.
"Yes Mr Morgan! You've no idea how much I've missed you!"
I reply, mimicking Kate's voice.
"Good morning Sir. I didn't know it was you! Kindly have a seat!"
"I'm not here for pleasantries Mr Morgan . I came here looking for Sasha and all I find is you....in her office? When did you two get married?"
I ask as I make myself comfortable on the seat opposite him.
"Believe me sir! It's not what you think. Sasha ain't my wife. We are only business partners but we've had some moments together!"
"Cut the crap Alfred! All I want to know is how much you've stollen from me to be able to start this business?"
I ask, anger taking the better part of me.
"With all due respect sir, I've never taken a copper from your accounts. With the help of my salary and loans here and there, I've been able to build up this!"
I'm not satisfied with his reply.
"Who's Sasha to you?"
"She's only a business partner sir!"
"So, the many times you've been calling in sick, and many other commitments, you've been busy running your company, neglecting mine?"
"With all due respect sir. Whenever I'm away, Pamela is always in charge. After all she's up to the task!"
"So you mean you aren't up to the task? Where's Sasha any way?"
"She's out of the country sir. She left a week ago and I don't know when she'll be back!"
"If you see her, tell her not to dare me with her silly threats. If she dares touch my wife, I'll personally squeeze the life out of her!"
"I don't understand sir!"
"How would you understand? Anyway, meet me in my office with your resignation letter!"
With that, I storm out of the office, not bothering to hear any other word from him.
Kate is on her usual spot, this time munching on a sandwich.
I don't spare her a second glace as I walk out.
She mumbles something but I choose to ignore her.
I don't have her time.
I've had enough surprises to last me a day.
I drive home, my head preoccupied with excess thoughts.
So Alfred had a company all though?
Why is he still working in my company?
Sandra is still in school when I finally arrive home.
I rush upstairs just to cool off my mind.
I don't know what to call the newly discovered secrets.
Is it betrayal or what?
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I'm walking along a deserted road, looking for a mechanic because my phone can't even make calls. My car has just broken down and the whole place looks deserted, without a trace of any living thing, except me.
How I got here, I can't tell.
I walk till my car is out of sight but I can't seem to see any garage.
When I finally find one, they're already closing for the day and the only available mechanic is a lady on an overall.
"Hey there? My car has just broken down and I need some help!"
I shout at her immediately I reach where she is.
She's facing the other side so I'm unable to see her face.
Some minutes later, she hasn't responded and she's still facing the other side.
"Hello....are you okay?"
I ask as I pat her shoulder.
She turns back to look at me.....
"Natty?"
I'm shocked when I see her face.
Natty is my ex wife.
"What are you doing here?"
She doesn't respond neither does she look moved by emotions. Instead, she winks at me and before I know it, her face transforms to that of Sasha's!
"Holy ghost......fire!"
She charges towards me, gritting her teeth in anger.
"Have you send her parking?"
"I won't! I can't!"
I'm shouting, trying to run away from her but I can't seem to move my legs.....
"Wake up honey."
Sandra is hovering over me, shaking me to wake up.
"Are you okay Darling?"
"Water!"
That's all I manage to say.
I'm drenched in sweat!
I sigh with relief when I realise that it was only but a dream!
Does it have a meaning?
Natalie transforming into Sasha?
Are they working together?
Sandra comes back with a glass of water and helps me drink from it.
"What was the meaning of that?"
She asks me immediately she places the glass on the stand beside the bed.
"You looked horrified.....scared!"
"Nothing. It was just a dream!"
"Oh! Thank God. It was."
