chapter six
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"Well at least l have a chance, don't l Danny ? The dancer asked .
"Sure you do ".She sarcastically said .
"You heard her "
"You guys aren't that bad though "She said
"Except the dude in black"
One of the singers said referring to the dancer .
"Miss Danny,you've got a visitor ". The stage hand said popping just his head out through the entrance of the door .
"Visitor?" Danny said standing .
I"lol be back guys she said behind her .
"Edward?" She called from behind him .
"hey !! then ran to hug him he caught her up and spin her around.
"What brings you here "She asked while smiling .
"What'd you mean , l missed my Baby sissy a lot ".he said gently dragging her cheeks .
"So how are you holding up ?" He asked .
I'm having a blast Edward , l am living a dream over here ".
"Glad to hear that " .
"So how's it going with dad ". She asked.
"He is fine now and in a safe place".
That's a relief
"Heard there's a concert coming up , that's what you're excited about right?
"Yeah l will be performing ,be sure to be there okay? She said .
"Copy that searge" He joked with a salute which made Danny laugh .Then his phone rang .
"Hey dad What's up ? " his dad replies
"Yeah She's fine , she's right here"
What ? Dad slow down .
Paused for a while
"Accident ? Who? Alright l 'm on my way dad ,wait dad , don't go dad it could be a trap ".
Edward what's going on
Diana asked with an extremely worried look on her face .
"Dad you can't go there alone
It's a trap I am sure of it .
"What's happening Edward?"
"Sorry Danny l gotta go ," Edward said
Dad's in danger " he said
"What ? How! " She asked but he was already gone .
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Charlotte sipped elegantly from her coffee with pleasure . Micheal relaxed on his chair with his arms folded round his chest obviously waiting for her to start the conversation seeing that she wasn't going to anytime soon he decided to start .
"What am l here for miss powers ? "
Charlotte raised her hand
"Mike l think we're past the formal stage .
"Hmm not quite sure though ,are we".He replied tilting his head .
"I'm sure you know why you're here" She asked.
"Actually l don't ,why don't you tell me ".
"Okay since you've decided to play the hard type , I'll spell it out to you , l want Charles and l need you to help me " .
She explained.
You're quite demanding for one asking don't you think ."
"So what should l get on my knees and beg you or what?"
"That doesn't sound too bad .he replied
"I'm damn serious about this Micheal".
"What's in it for me ? . I mean,if you end up with Charles , become the first whereas l'm still what ?,his right hand man?
Come on sweetheart don't you think that's a bit unfair ?".
"You can have anything you want".She cut in
"Anything l want,Now that's something every guy wishes to hear ".he smilled
"So do we have a deal ".She asked
"Your wish is my command ,my Lady . Reassuring her.
Charlotte smiled to herself now everything is going to work out,she will get married to Charles and finally the taste of real power .
"Mr president you have a visitor".his secretary said from the intercom .
"Let them in" he replied .
"Morning!"
"Her Miss powers what brings you here ?"
"I do hope you're not so busy"
"No it's fine ,make yourself comfortable". he said offering her a seat.
"Hope l am not disturbing you"?
"Uh well, l was going over some reviews on the news and l noticed that some of the stocks are fluctuating so........
"Stock?" he cut in.
Charlotte bit her lower lip in pretense .
"I know you're here for something else , just say it , l don't bite ".he said
"Okay fine , l was wondering if you and l could uh ........... have dinner tonight ' .She asked .
"Tonight? " he asked
"Yeah".
"That sound marvelous Charlotte but..............."
"Brrrrrr"
Charles picked up the phone
"Sup Mike "
"Your dinner's been cancelled with Mr Gregory ".
"What ! why ?"
"Don't panic big man ,he just says something came up "
"Oh alright let me know when he reschedules it .
"Sure bye"
"Well it seems like we're in luck today ,l was about to turn down your offer but it seems mine was "
"So that means you are free right ".
"Yeah dinner sounds good ".
"Awesome ,so I'll text you the address ". She said standing up .
"Sounds like a plan "he replied.
Charlotte hang her sling bang getting ready to go.
So uh ,see u at 5 pm then. But as Charlotte was about to leave , Charles voice stopped her .
"Hey Charlotte"
"Yes Mr president" .She turned.
"Instead why don't l pick you up at your place ? That's if you're okay with that "
Charlotte smile broaded delicately .
"Sure it'll be a pleasure .
"Pleasures mine he replied.
Charlotte gave a slight smile before leaving .
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"Hey mum ". Charles said giving her a quick peck.
"Hey how's your day?"She asked
Charles squinted his eyes mischievously .
"That's a secret "
"Hey since when did you keep secrets from your mother?"
Jane's countenance changed .
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