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More Than A Business Deal

More Than A Business Deal

Author: Ress Amah
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Chapter 1Ā On His Death Bed

Word Count: 1625 Ā Ā Ā |Ā Ā Ā  Released on: 29/09/2023

as long as I could. I graduated from university three months ago after studying

d. I have slaved my way through university to make sure I graduated with a first class i

t of shopping the first month but they quickly got boring as fast as they excited me in the first place so

m everything including friends and family which is why I had been going solo since I arrived here. No friends at all and

someone like me who sometimes forgets to text or

incidentally I had a ticket for an art gallery that was holding an exhibition not too far from the hotel where

the amazing city view. It was breathtaking and I could stand here fo

thought wrong. I didn't know shit about this place. I took one final look at the amazing scenery in front of me befor

at all. I jumped on the soft bed with a loud oomph and laughed as I bounced on the b

was certain that the housekeeper would be seeing dents b

ld be my dad who probably wanted to ask me to come home for the 100th time. He had not called me i

urs before the exhibition to start so I decided to take a b

at would not only make me look good but also make my walk comfortable

myself if I should take it or not before I finally decided

s the exhibition centre. It was not far and I knew th

ion gallery pretty late. It had already started when I arrived and I b

pictures. I thought I had regret at the back of my mind till I entered the art gallery. I was blown off my feet by the

someday, not a professional one though but as a hobby, I was en

would be very painful but there she was staring at me her eyes glittering in excitement but at the

peechless. I hope to be able to paint something so creative one da

this time I took a cab because I was tired and could not walk the di

t was dead so I plugged it in. It was a little bit strange because

ith all the sweating I did today. I also ordered room service immediately because I was starving

er. I even had some from Duke's line and he barely called me so that was enough to send m

missed calls" I spoke so fast as my heart wa

een answering your calls, you have put the whole house

didn't think I would stay out this long" I explained. I felt guilty for

r young miss. What if there was an emergency and you needed to con

me" I pleaded because I should have know

my head solemnly before I recalled that he couldn't see me so I

not resist asking multiple questions at the same time as I remembered the nu

e said and I rolled my eyes. I can't believe

now this. Tell dad that" I explained as calm

ve to" I didn't like the tone he

d that he had not called me today even with th

sed as though it was difficult f

into the phone as my panic level started to rise drastica

ot hold myself as I stood up from the bed a

tically screamed again. I was getting weak i

th bed" he finally conclud

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1 Chapter 1 On His Death Bed2 Chapter 2 Going Home3 Chapter 3 Just like Mom 4 Chapter 4 It has to work5 Chapter 5 Awake6 Chapter 6 Good Hands7 Chapter 7 It's for the best8 Chapter 8 He is right.9 Chapter 9 Future Husband10 Chapter 10 Mr and Mrs Hayland.11 Chapter 11 Wedding Rings12 Chapter 12 Deja Vu13 Chapter 13 What are you doing here 14 Chapter 14 I want to be alone15 Chapter 15 Gold Digger 16 Chapter 16 Not like the rest17 Chapter 17 First meal together 18 Chapter 18 Was this how arranged marriages work 19 Chapter 19 Defending myself20 Chapter 20 First event 21 Chapter 21 Society wives.22 Chapter 22 War! 23 Chapter 23 How do I do it 24 Chapter 24 A Plan25 Chapter 25 Shattered Hopes26 Chapter 26 Keep them away from the house.27 Chapter 27 You can't give up28 Chapter 28 If words killed29 Chapter 29 Shopping30 Chapter 30 Get used to it.31 Chapter 31 Magical Hands32 Chapter 32 You really are dumb33 Chapter 33 Do I need permission to be here 34 Chapter 34 Are you happy now 35 Chapter 35 I hope I don't regret this tomorrow36 Chapter 36 Emotional37 Chapter 37 Fucked38 Chapter 38 I hate the way you make me feel39 Chapter 39 Stand up for yourself more.40 Chapter 40 What was that 41 Chapter 41 Thank You42 Chapter 42 Dangerous move43 Chapter 43 It would keep them away44 Chapter 44 Heartbroken again45 Chapter 45 It makes me want to hurt her46 Chapter 46 Again47 Chapter 47 What's happening 48 Chapter 48 Still think you can beat me49 Chapter 49 Make it up to me50 Chapter 50 I want to51 Chapter 51 She's here52 Chapter 52 Threats53 Chapter 53 A half blissed morning 54 Chapter 54 Someone watching55 Chapter 55 Baking mess56 Chapter 56 Followed57 Chapter 57 Worries and anger58 Chapter 58 A new home59 Chapter 59 Finally happy60 Chapter 60 New friends61 Chapter 61 The Letter62 Chapter 62 You aren't dumb63 Chapter 63 Fainting and Hospitals64 Chapter 64 I'm Sorry65 Chapter 65 Surprise66 Chapter 66 Got You67 Chapter 67 Fucked68 Chapter 68 YOU69 Chapter 69 She knows70 Chapter 70 The doctor 71 Chapter 71 It was your fault72 Chapter 72 More than a business deal73 Chapter 73 Epilogue