I HATE HIM

Episode 5 World Apart

"Amanda is distinct and you know that. It's quite unfortunate that you have failed to realize her true potential. Poor you! I wish you had recognized her value. If you were me, maybe you would be willing to stake a billion dollars. This is something I need you to know.

There is no turning back if I leave this place. And believe me, Amanda would be entirely mine. “I will take any necessary steps to make sure that occurs.” Declan admonished. He stood for a few moments, waiting for Kingsley to answer.

"I don't give a damn about your money. Stop acting like the world revolves around you.

You can go to hell for all I care. Kingsley spat on the ground and yelled at Declan, “I am not going to snitch on Amanda.”

“Really astounding!” Leaning forward, Declan gave a cheer.

Should you ever decide to change your mind, here is my card? I will also require her family's permanent address. Declan dropped his card on Kingsley's couch, said, “Due to my generosity, I am willing to add $100k to that information,” and left. For Kingsley, this was the hardest time in his life. He was trapped between the deep blue Sea and the devil.

"Why me? Fed up, he sobbed and ruined the majority of the properties.

“Mandy, you have a visitor. Kindly head straight down to the living room.” Maria screamed at Amanda.

"Please give me a moment.

She will shortly be joining you.

Chris said to the guest who had come to look for Amanda.

Amanda was taken aback to see her Boss, Declan, curled up on the couch in the living room. She gasped for air and froze for several minutes.

“How did you find my flat and why are you here? Are you stalking me?” Amanda cried.

“Mandy?” Chris admonished her quickly.

“Is this the way you talk to your guest?”

With an apology, Chris turned to face Declan and told Amanda to follow suit.

“I apologize, Boss.

Still, you were not supposed to be here. It is almost eight o'clock; the company closed at four. It is evident from your attire that you have not arrived home yet,” Amanda said.

Declan grinned sweetly and nodded, “Yes.”

“Just a moment!”

Maria cut everyone off.

Did you just refer to him as Boss? He is the CEO of Dec Pharm, if my memory serves me correctly. The multibillion-dollar business?"

“Obviously,” Declan grinned. It has been a while since he has felt this proud.

“Mandy, tell me exactly what is wrong?” She gave Amanda a quick reprimand while concentrating all of her energy on Declan.

"Is there anything we could do to please you? Though we do not have enough, we try.

"Not at all. I will be good.

I have come to see you all. I need to talk to you about something, specifically about Amanda's father.

“All right?” Chris put down his newspaper so he could concentrate on Declan.

"I want to be clear about my intentions regarding Amanda without holding back. Actually, I adore her a great deal. I begged her numerous times to go on a date with me, but she refused. They listened incessantly as Declan explained assiduously, “She says she is in a committed relationship and cannot afford to lose him for me.”

“Is it true, Amanda?”

Maria inquired.

Does that really matter? He said, “I have a serious relationship,” did you not hear him? Amanda folded her arms, saying, “I already made it clear to him, and I do not intend to change my stance.”

"Sit down and stop talking, Mandy. “How dare you yell at me?” Maria exhales sharply. She straightened up and almost gave Mandy a thunderclap to the cheeks. Many thanks to Chris for holding her hands in mid-air.

Would you mind having him all to yourself if you really want this so much? You know what?

With tears in her eyes, Amanda angrily declared, “I am done having this conversation with you,” and she stormed out. Chris stopped Maria as she attempted to chase Amanda.

"Give her up.

He patted her shoulder and said, “I bet she will come around.”

*******With a broken heart, Amanda showed up at Kingsley's flat. She wants to be comforted by the man of her dreams. Unfortunately for her, Kingsley wasn't home, nor was he picking up her calls. His line abruptly cut off after she made ten consecutive calls.

“Oh my god! What is going on?” Amanda thought to herself. It was hard for her to believe that Kingsley was away from home.

“However, a few hours ago, he walked me home.” “Where might he be?” She contemplated.

A middle-aged woman who might have been Kingsley's neighbour appeared at that precise moment.

Slipping a note into Amanda's palm, she said, “Kingsley asked that I give this to you,” and left.

What is this, please? As Amanda unfolds the envelope and reads the note from Kingsley, she falls into a soliloquy.

Greetings, Mandy.

I could not think of anything to say. Although I hope I never had to, I suppose that is what nature demands. When Your Boss arrived at my flat, he made an offer to cut all contact with you for $5.1 million. I was unable to turn down the offer because it was too great. I also disclose your home address to him. With this much, hopefully, I can launch my career. Recall that you have always wished for my musical success.

I should be on the next flight to Canada if you are reading this at this very moment. Your father was probably right about me when he said that we would never be able to be together. We will not ever see each other again, so do not even bother trying to find me. My phone was destroyed as soon as I walked out of the hood. Until we meet again, my love. Regards, Kingsley, faithfully."

"My goodness! “Am I dreaming?” Amanda broke down in tears and became strange. She went completely crazy and tore her shirt.