CHAPTER 24

the other day, Miss Andy planned to go and buy groceries, She drove to the supermarket that was 100 meter away from her house. she parked to the supermarket and came out, moving toward the entrance door in hurry, her high speed suddenly stopped, her hand became numb, she couldn't feel her feet as she froze. Her eyes testified Luc Gustavo who was coming from the supermarket. the guy stood there staring at her, Andy was lost and literally felt like it's the end of the world to her. "Miss"The guy said, Andy heard the voice and it surely was Luc Gustavo. "Miss, are you okay?"He asked, I AM DREAMING! YEAH I AM DREAMING!! HOW CAN LUC BE ALIVE? NO HE IS NOT, MANY PEOPLE LOOK ALIKE, YEAH THEY LOOK ALIKE! THIS GUY DOESN'T EVEN KNOW ME! THERE IS NO WAY LUC CAN FORGET ME! Many thoughts run through her mind and she couldn't stop staring at him. "Miss, are you okay?" The guy kept asking but Andy managed to stand strong. to her surprise, Miss Wendy came out right behind the guy and calling "Honey, don't forget that I will drive"She said before she could see Andy. "Ooh Andy, what a surprise"Wendy exclaimed. "Do you know her?"The guy asked. "Yes I've encountered her many times in business"Wendy explained. Andy wouldn't believe what's been happening right before her as she run into the store building, who would believe that Luc faked his death to be with Wendy? I guess there was a better way than leaving Esther in this situation.

Miss Esther was in her living room kind of busy reading some notes, and out of sudden Andy bugged in and run unto her arms and hugged her. "My baby I am so sorry"She whispered. "girl, since when did you become so dramatic?"Esther was in chock. Andy stopped hugging her as she look in her eyes. "But don't worry we will put all of them down"She said, Esther was in a deep questioning but her mouth wouldn't open to ask anything.

Later that evening,

Andy had gone home and Esther is still reading comics, she wanted to distract herself from the real world that was actually a nightmare to her. And a knock was heard on her front door as she run to open, She widened her eyes seeing Him. "Mike, what in this world are you doing here this late?"She asked. Mike had a bunch of flowers in his hands. "I couldn't wait until tomorrow"He replied. "What's with those flowers?"She asked him. Mike stepped inside before he add anything, Esther wasn't believing whatever she has been seeing the whole day. Mike sat on the sofa and breathed in then out. Esther was standing against the wall in parallel to Mike, closing her arms together and expecting to hear the explanation of what with this guy. "I know we have been friends since forever..."He started. "hmmm"Esther nodded. she kept staring at him, expecting to hear more. "I truly appreciate that"He continued. "but since forever, I've never had a courage to confess something to you"He said. Esther could see the image on where this was going. "Esther you were and will always be the woman I want to take care for the rest of my life"He said so sincerely. Esther narrowed her eyes THIS MAN DOESN'T SEE THAT I AM NOT IN A STATE TO TALK ABOUT THIS! She thought, "Can I ask you to join me for dinner?" He said literally on his kneel, "Is that a date proposal?"Esther smiled while asking. "Sure!"Mike replied with a smile. Esther seemed like pitying this poor guy. "Why did it take you long?"She asked while approaching him trying to make him ease. "Well, you weren't an easy woman to approach"he replied. "hmm I see, honestly Mike.."She nodded. Mike stared at her picking up the flowers from his hands and placed them on the sofa. "I would love to go with you on this date stuff but I am not sure if I can make it with this whole scandal going on." she was a lot honest this time. "I understand you but this whole thing is endless, I would love it if you take sometime for yourself"Mike tried to convince him. "Well, I will have to clear my name before anything else but I promise I will mark the day for our date first thing after this whole investigation"She promised. Mike couldn't expect more from her, he hugged her close so tight and kept repeating how he's thankful.

The next week as Miss Andy joined Esther in her father's company, the board of directors were on, the two ladies joined and Derrick was there as well as Wendy. "So, Today's meeting will focus on ....."Mr Divan announced but before he continued The doors were wide pushed open and Mr Noble Hilton stepped in, with two other guys. "I am sorry I am late"He excused, "Mr Divan Allow me to introduce to you, my personal secretaire Bruno Nicholas and my representer as well as the second largest shareholder of our group, also my son in law Mr Luc Gustavo,"He mentioned as the two guys stepped in, hearing the names, Andy and Derrick froze, they widened their eyes in chock, this goes with Wendy and Mike as well,. everyone was chocked but Esther at first She was silent and as if she didn't care, in a minute, her legs became numb as tears flow on her cheeks, "Miss are you okay"The kindness Mr Luc came running to offer her a support, giving her a bottle of water, but Esther fainted and As Gustavo was the one near her, he held her unto her arms and run out to the company clinic....