Chapter 15

Alicia's POV

That time, I was thankful that he has changed not knowing the bad deed he has done.

'Ma'am I….." I heard hope said making me slam the laptop as I stuff in some food into my mouth.

'I wanted to ask if you are done with the food." She said staring at me.

" No am not done yet, thanks for the meal, it's delicious. " I said commending her even though I don't know what flavor am eating.

She waited for sometimes which got me praying for her to leave but instead, she kept staring down at me telling me to take in more of the food.

Taking the last thing on my plate, I drank my coffee then place the cup back.

Moving away from the table slightly, I minimize what I was browsing on chrome then took it to VLC player.

'You must be really hungry." She said packing the plate and I nodded.

Once she is done with the packing of the used plate, I placed my laptop on the table pretending to watch what ever movie that was there but my mind is far away.

My mind is wondering if there's any possibility of my dad been the murderer.

Because the was the one they suspected and he is the only one who still lives among his persecutors and business partners.

Even some judge and lawyers same as some police men died then because of this case. Why didn't he.

Something isn't right, something seems fishy. I need to find out what really happened but where will I get my answers, I thought.

His office, I will get down with files of ten years ago if I want to know the answers to my questions.

But why is it from the stranger I received the card from and why was I punished by him.

He isn't even one of the dead family so why is he the one bringing this up and why is it my own dad he wants me to give the card to.

Or is he one of their trusted bodyguards who happens to know the truth? I thought pacing around my room.

I have to get to my dad's office as quick as possible, I concluded.

Taking my laptop, I shut it down then reamove every little pice of paper I jotted one or two things together with the card, I placed them back in my safe then lock it.

Taking my phone and my keys, I wore my flip flops then vacate my room. Locking room, I make my way to his office.

Unfortunately for me, I didn't hold his keys along with me which made me go in search of his key in his room.

Sighting the key besides his lamp post, I took it then ran back to his office.

'What are you doing there?"I heard as I was about unlocking the office…

She was caught!

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Alicia's POV

Sighting the key besides his lamp post, I took it then ran back to his office.

'What are you doing there?"I heard as I was about unlocking the office.

Oh sh*t, don't tell me that voice belongs to my dad. I prayed silently while I started thinking of what to say before turning around.

'Oh dad, you are back." I said smiling as I hugged him to myself although,it took time before he could hug me back.

'Dad I miss you." I added placing my head on his chest while he rub my back.

'You didn't tell me you will come back this early dad, you said in two months time. 'I said initiating on the fact that he shouldn't be home yet.

'Don't you want your dad home back? I don't really think you missed me. 'He said holding my hand as he drag me away from his office.


Looking back at the office door, I couldn't help but wish I could go back in time just before they arrive.

I could have just lock that maid out my room and walk away into his office then get whatever I want before now.

But instead, this what I get. I couldn't get what I have stressed both my brain and energy for. It's all at waste now.


Getting downstairs, I was greeted by a gathering of a whole lot of people smiling While slipping their wine.

'Dad what's this?" I asked looking around like a lost puppy I am.

'I arrived some days ago but was actually planning a business gathering that's why I couldn't come home straight.

I want you to meet all of them, remember you are my only heir so I don't think there's something bad with you learning about the bus's you are going to run later now. "

He said looking at me with a full face smile before staring back at those people who didn't even realize he is in here already.

'You could have just inform me before now so that I can dress properly dad. Just take a look at what am wearing. "


I said pointing at the free gown am wearing with a flop in my leg making me look really out because they all dress formally.

'You go upstairs now and dress up then come back for the introduction. 'Dad said releasing my hand but he make sure he took the keys from me.

Although, in my mind I have the plan of taking the extra key to his office from it's bunch in my room once I leave here.

Though, that's if he didn't collect the keys from me.

Disappointedly, I took my leave and left for my room.

Entering the room, I picked out one of my best long gown that could cover up my limping.

Because I know once these people are gone, that would be the first thing he would notice…

To Be Continued...