CHAPTER 2
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Mary rolled her eyes, "You will not have a conversation with Mariam, from today till eternity you are dead to this family!" Mary remarked with a smirk before slamming the door shut.
Bang!
The loud sound of the door slamming against each other woke Annabel up, Annabel gasped for breath with sweat all over her face. She brought her hand forward and placed it on her eyes, the tears droplets stuck to her face which showed she really did cry in her dream.
"Annabel. Wake up, you scheduled an appointment for 8am and you are still in bed, Zeto will cut your head this time around if he finds out you slept in late." A young lady said from outside Annabel's room pressing her face on the door.
Annabel released a soft sigh, her eyes moved to the clock. It was 7wm already, she still had an hour before she had to appear in the meeting.
"I will be right out Sandra, stop sticking to my door like a little mouse." Annabel replied in a slightly hoarse tone, she pulled the sheets away from her body and climbed out of the bed.
"You are the mouse not me. Just wait for it, Zeto will be here to scold you in an hour. I will prepare breakfast, get dressed quickly." Sandra chimed and left from there.
Annabel stood straight facing the mirror in her room, she stared at her face. Over the years she had changed from being fat and ugly to having a body like models do, even her face looked better than most models. Annabel didn't bother to wipe the tears away, she got into the bathroom and dud her thing.
Sandra was busy placing the glass of juice on the table when she heard the clicking of heels on the ground, she raised her head and her gaze met with Annabel's. "You are early girl. Seat down, I prepared the juice for you and sandwich too. You should tell me a big thank you with a smile on your face."
Sandra reminded before leaving from there. A tiny smile appeared on Annabel's face, she shook her head and took her seat. If there was anyone she was forever indebted to then it was Sandra, the girl treated her like a child.
"Thank you Sandra! I love you!" Annabel yelled from the dinning room making sure it was loud enough for Sandra to hear.
"I love you too girl, eat your food and leave now. You don't want to keep Zeto waiting, I already see him waiting patiently for you downstairs." Sandra remarked washing the dishes, Annabel nodded although Sandal could not see her and began shoving the food down her throat.
In less than 10 minutes Annabel was done, she picked up the dishes and walked into the kitchen. Placing the dishes inside the dishwasher, she picked up the lunch box already packed for her and strode put not without giving Sandra a kiss.
"I love you too honey, go girl you can do it! If I am free later then I will visit at the company." Sandra said with a smile. Annabel nodded and left from the apartment, she got into the elevator which led her straight to the ground floor.
Zeto stood staring at his watch, it was about 20 minutes to 8am and his boss was not yet out. She was usually not this late, Zeto pondered if he should go in and drag her out but he changed his mind when he saw her walking towards him.
"Sorry for keeping you waiting. Rough night, let's go. Drive directly to the office." Annabel said immediately she stood in front of her assistant, her eyes gestured toward the car door which was immediately opened for her.
"Yes boss." Zeto closed the door after his boss, he got into the driver's rear and immediately drove away from there.
"The meeting was announced and rumors about it was spread like you asked me to. The shareholders are in panic afraid that you are dying and also they are in a hurry to vote you out too." Zeto reported walking behind his boss, they arrived at the company barely seconds ago but he was in work mood already.
Annabel hummed in satisfaction, she continued walking down the hallway elegantly. The employees around bowed and greeted her when she walked past but Annabel was not paying any attention to them, she brushed past them like air.
"Mr. Cole says he got your allies ready like you asked. The revolution being formed by Mr. Ezekiel is strong, I am 200% sure and certain he and his crew will not attend the meeting." Zeto reported pushing the conference room door open.
Annabel walked into the room with her shoulders aligned elegantly, she strode in. Just like her assistant reported just a few number of men were sitting inside the room.
"Everyone, I want to express my gratitude for meeting me here in such short notice. I am grateful but also I would like to ask you all to be at ease, nothing us happening. Everything is fine." Annabel remarked standing proudly before the men sitting around the long desk.
"What do you mean? We heard alot rumors, are those rumors a lie? Miss Annabel, you should not play with the feelings of old men like us as you deem fit." One man remarked dissatisfied at Annabel's words.
Annabel only gave them a smile, her lips stretched into a smile smile. Her gaze swept round the room piercing into the man that had spoken, silently she counted in her head. '2, 3, 4 and 5....'
"Boss, I just received a message from Mr. Ezekiel. He said to meet him at the restaurant, he sent the address and card. He hopes you will come without him waiting for you." Zeto remarked moving to stand close to Annabel.
Annabel stopped counting with a smile, she placed her finger on her bag and picked it up. "Thank you for your time everyone, you are all lucky too. Zeto send the gift to Mr. Ezekiel now, let's go." Annabel stated and strode out of the room.
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