Halfway through her work,her intercom buzzed connecting to the caller a ragged breath accompanied by a scared voice which she then knew to be Alma's,her secretary sounded.
"Miss your father in his off- ....
"Calm down Alma Calm down"she did as she was told,she calmed but panic still lurked in her voice.
"Your father miss he's going ballistic in his office,he called the heads of each department only you are missing your brother asked me to call you to his office".She knew by brother she meant Leo,she always refer to Jack as simply Sir Jack
"My brother's office?
"No your father's,their in your father's office"
"Okay Alma am heading there right away".She said picking up her phone and straightening her clothes.
Walking down the corridor she heard her father's yelling from where she was it seems he was furious 'what happened' she witnessed her father getting angry but never like this.He was completely enraged.She went inside to find him talking,no screaming to someone on the phone other employees who were heads of departments were standing in an awkward position with their heads hang low.Taking strides to where her siblings sat with gloomy faces.
"Leo,what happened"she asked worriedly
"A container of coccaine was found in one of the shipment,it's all over the news and now some investors are trying to pull out.Dad tried to
convince some of them to stay,they all agreed begrudgingly with a condition that Dad has to clear the company's name.One of them though, Mr.McAndrew is so persistent to pull out.It's like someone is in his head controlling his thoughts."
"Oh my God"Alina said with horror plastered on her face.She felt as though air was sucked out of her lungs she let out shaky breaths and slumped down to completely lean on the sofa.All the energy in her body was drained and her knees felt week.
"Who could've done this?" She asked more to herself.
"I have no idea"Abi answered in a whisper she too was petrified but she heard her.They stayed in a frozen state for sometime they were all in a state of shock.
"No one should talk to the press,atleast for now not until we get to the bottom of it we don't want to create another drama".Anderson,stated dejectedly.
Every employee in the building was now a suspect.The police officer questioned every employee and each one gave their statements according to their knowledge.
It was concluded that around "3-4pm" the culprit was able to load the coccaine inside one of the container,but who and how?That remained the question.Whoever did it must have had a hand from the inside one of them betrayed them and he/she has to be found!When Anderson heard this he was livid.Who could want to destroy him.Apart from his business rivals,he wasn't sure if he had any enemies,he's been in good terms with most people he met,only the ones who provoked him witnessed his wrath,other than that none other.
Alina's mind was now everywhere she was called in for questioning,everything
went well except for the part where she was asked of her whereabouts at the mentioned time.She couldn't say,no one ever knew if she even sneaks out of the office before the exact time employees where supposed to get off work every Thursday three pm except for Alma her secretary whom she only told so she could cover up for her.Worst was no one knew where she went.It was a secret she was determined to keep.The detective got suspicious of her,she could tell by the way he looked at her when she failed to answer the question.He said he would contact her soon.She was utterly petrified!
Her phone rang on the table,she was in a state of daze and couldn't think properly let alone talk to someone,so she didn't pick up but few seconds later after it stopped ringing the phone went off again and this time she had no choice but to pick up.
Gathering all the strength her body could offer,she picked up the phone but the little strength she managed to put together disappeared the moment she heard the caller's voice.
"Lina i know what happened,i need you to come down and listen to me okay."
"Uh-huh"she replied sobbing
"Don't worry we'll get through this together we'll find the ones who did it and get to the bottom of it don't worry"
"I don't know what I'd do without you" she replied still crying silently
"Your a strong girl you'd be fine without me,but now that am here you won't have to be alone coz I'll be with you each step of the way.I'll come pick you up.Okay?"
"But it's still office hours what will--"
"Don't worry I'll talk to your father,just wait for me"
"I will"
Alex did talk to her father as he promised however,when Anderson Jeffery answered the phone he was clouded with doubts if the phone was just them trying to pull out too but Alex cleared his doubts and told him they were now about to be family and that now more than ever they should stick together.That was quite a relief to him and he thanked God that he still had friends who genuinely cared and would be okay to stay through thick and thin.
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An hour later,Alex reached the Jeff building and went directly to her office.He didn't have to tell anyone who he was there for,who didn't know that he and Alina were a thing..well unless the person is residing under a rock of course.
"Miss Alina is in her office"Alma informed him.He only replied with a nod and proceeded to where she was.
Alina was still stuck in her wheel of thoughts about who could have done it adding the fact that she could be a prime suspect due to failure of answering a darn question.Her office door creaked open and she jerked her head towards it.
"You came"she ran to Alex and hugged him tightly,every bit of her emotion was communicated through that hug.Fear and confusion were all evident.She was trembling in his arms and this time not from pleasure but fear.He hugged her back kissing the top of her head to show just how much he loved her and he'll support her.
"Calm down,everything will be okay don't worry."the words came out in a soothing gentle voice.
"I really hope it does".she said her voice still trembling because of crying.
"Come on,let's go home"he told her
"Let me get my things first."Collecting her handbag and laptop which Alex took to help her carry.She put on her shades since she didn't want anyone to notice her puffy eyes.Her father always wanted them to be like any other employees he never wanted them to look privileged so they never really got to use the VIP elevator,she was a mischievous little girl though she new the codes, at times she secretly used the elevator.She didn't want to miss the mirror there,it was quite a catch.There she could do a full Taylor Swift perfomence with her reflection as the audience.
"You need to stop worrying so much everything will be fine i promise"Alex coaxed her
"It's not easy you know,this mess is ..."she trailed off "i just don't know if we'll easily get out of this one"she leaned onto him and he responded by bringing her closer to him.
"We'll find a way"he whispered
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It was now evening,Alex was not happy to see the sad face Ali was carrying along from when he picked her up from the company,something else was adding up to her fear he could tell from her nervous look and how she was thinking hard.He decided to take her out for dinner maybe that'll help clear up her head.They sat in an expensive Italian restaurant both with their menu in hands looking for something to eat.Just then a seductive female voice was heard behind Ali
"Alex,oh my God is that youu?"The woman seemed astonished too see him there that much was obvious.Tearing both their gazes from the menu,they looked from where the sound was coming from.
Behind them stood the most elegant woman Ali has ever met she thought.Her shoulder length dirty blonde hair complimented the striking pair of ocean blue eyes.Her whole aura screamed sophistication,for a moment Alina forgot her problems and a feeling she pinpointed as fury was brewing inside her,she hated that Alex was aquainted to such beauty or was there something more because the lady seemed even confortable to call him by his shortened name ..wow!She turned back around leaned on her chair and crossed her arms over her chest to express her distaste towards her fiance.She knew she wasn't suposed to be angry and it was so immature of her but right now even her senses seemed to have flown out of the window.
The woman however didn't pay her any acknowledgement and went on to where Alex sat gave him a kiss on the cheek and continued talking
"How are you?it's been a long time i missed you"she said cheerfully
Alex was also stunned to see the woman it seems he hadn't expect it either he composed himself and replied in a deed voice.
"Camilla,what a suprise to see you here"pointing to Alison he said"meet my fiancé Alison Jeffery."
Camilla wasn't that suprised but didn't look pleased either nevertheless she concealed her expression well and with a a smile she extended her hand for a shake
"Nice to meet you am Camilla Banks"
"Alina Jeffery"Ali knew very well the look and smile was all an act.She also put on her best acting skills into play and went on with the game.'Two can play this game'Or maybe she was too paranoid that her sense of reasoning was working against her?That could also be a possibility.
"It's really nice to see that you've moved on Alex"She spoke with a genuine tone one which Alina wasn't really having it,blame that on her jelousy but which infuriated Alex.His jaw ticked once,twice for a moment he wanted to strangle her,suck the air out of her but he restrained from doing that.
"I have and am very happy thank you".Alex retorted with gritted teeth.
"Anyway am happy to see you today hope we can meet some other time for a chit chat,it was nice meeting you Alina."After that she went away her walk resembled that of a model on a runway.
"So who is she"Alina asked with a mad expression.
"An ex girlfriend"he said with a shrug.
"She's beautiful"it was true Camilla was a beautiful young lady to think that they've broken up left her wondering what could be the cause.But her statement had a motive she didn't just say that because it's true,she wanted to get a reaction out of him,she succeeded only that his reaction wasn't one she expected.
"She is"he said.
"Oh so you still think she's beautiful then why are you here with me now?go follow her and marry HER then you dumba***"she said standing up and found her way to the washroom.
He was left in utter confusion,he just said the woman was his ex,she asked for it,then also said she was beautiful and he was in agreement with her what was wrong now?!He just stared at the direction she disappeared into.Minutes passed by,he was about to go look for her when she came back and took her seat.Ali knew fully well that her outburst was absurd.
"Sorry"she couldn't look him in the eye,she felt embarrassed.He ignored her and called for the waiter to bring their food.They ate in silence which was confortable.She knew he already put it past him that was what she loved most about him,he understood her and her brainless acts sometimes.
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He took her to his apartment that night even after her countless refusal saying she won't be able to wake up for work tommorow and many other ridiculous excuses she was able to come up with.
"Go freshen up"he said in monotone
"Aren't you coming with me?"
"Am finishing up some work I'll join you to bed"
"Oh i get it,your still angry because of my behaviour in the restaurant i said am so--"before she could finish up her words she was captured in a numbing kiss.Encircling her arms around his waist she responded to the kiss and tried to lure him inside the bathroom.'Tried' she couldn't, the man was immovable and he knew exactly what she was doing.
"Go i have to finish this"he said sternly.Stomping her feet she got in the bathroom and took her long-awaited shower.Finishing,she wiped her self put on a nightie and went directly to bed.She had no energy to wait up for him.A while later he came back but Ali was sleeping already he got into the shower himself and went to bed.He took her into his arms kissed her and fell into a dreamless sleep.
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