Chasing Chapter 49

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Chapter 49

I looked at him, my eyes widened in shock

“You must be kidding, right? You’re playing an expensive joke.” I said, nudging his shoulder playfully. But the expression on his face was serious

“I mean it, you can have the building without paying anything.” He said.

“Okay, I understand we were friends. But you don’t go about giving buildings worth millions of dollars to a person just because they’re your friend” I said, trying to talk sense into him, seeing he was serious

“During our conversation reminiscing about the past, it seems like you forget something.” He said, facing me

“You saved my mother. If it were not for you, mother wouldn’t have lived up to three months before she died” He said.

I knew his mother was a touchy subject to him, that was why I didn’t mention it and I was glad he didn’t until now His mother was suffering from glioblastoma, she was already in the late stages. She was always in pain.

That day, she had collapsed from the pain. A surgery needed to be done, even if the surgery was done she would still die but at least she would live for a few months. Kelvin was always composed, but that day he was like another person. He was panicking seriously, his eyes were red.

I and some colleagues had come to see him. He didn’t have up to the amount the doctors were requesting for the surgery.

And from the whispers of my colleagues, they were not ready to help. They said she would die after all, that he should leave her to die.

1 had lost my parents, and I understood what he was going through. The money the doctors needed was the exact money in my account, Without telling him. I transferred the money and the surgery was performed. I had used all my money to pay for his mom’s surgery, Grand ma Mira and I

could managr.

d you do it?” He had asked.

“Why? Why did you

I snapped back to the present.

“Well, I did what any friend should do.” I shrugged, trying to make it not to look a big deal.

“Any friend

I would not go about, using all their money to save someone’s mother just because they’re your friends.” He stated, seemingly repeating my words.

“Please don’t refuse this, Anastasia” He said, holding my hands.

“You’re a good person. This is nothing compared to what you did for me.” He said with a pleading gaze.

“Come on, Kelvin, don’t you think you’re just exaggerating my help. It was just a few dollars” I said, sighing

“Please, this is the linde I can do to repay you.” He begged earnestly,

You call this little. And besides, I didn’t ask for payment. Everything I did, was of my own free will.” I said firmly

“I know, consider it as a gift from a friend then” He said, still pleading-

“Alright, Fill take it. But let me send even if

“Shhh. Thank you, thank you so much” He said, interrupting me.

“I should be the one thanking you instead. I appreciate.” I said in gratitude,

“Well now that you’ve gotten a place, you need to get workers.” He said, beaming at me

“That wouldn’t be a problem.” I said

He drove me back to my restaurant. We exchanged contact, and he begged me to call him if I needed any help. I thanked him once more, before he

left.

The following days were bany ones. I advertised my company, and soon people came looking for jobs. I screened them, with the help of Ivy, Sills and co to be heads of some departments in my company, as they were experienced in those field other than cooking

vy. I asked

They accepted, and in less than a months, I had set up my own company. Terry mapped out time from his schedule to come check on my work. Quinn_well, I hadn’t seen him since granny’s inci–lent.

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Chapter 49

The only thing left to do was to start another branch and improve blue ivy. I needed an assistant, I wondered if I should set up a vacancy for that. Ir would be hard to find a reliable person

“You’re looking for an austani!” Ivy asked.

“Yeah.” I sighed.

“Well, if you don’t mind, Icould be your assistant.” She offered

“You’ve done enough for me, Ivy. I don’t to disturb you any further” Lapt

“Nah, I want to do it. And besides it’s not like I’m doing it for free, Tim going to get paid, aren’t P” She chuckled.

“Oh, Ivy, I don’t know how to thank you.” I said, my eyes filled with gratitude.

This is what friends do, they help each other.” She beamed at me.

I smiled at her, warmth filling my heart.

I drove home, exhausted. Granny was still awake, with Moon called in her laps asleep.

“Welcome home child. I know your day has been stressful, go take a good shower and a nice sleep. She said.

Thanks granny. Let me take Moon to his room.” I said.

I took Moon to his room, and care to escort granm

came to escort granny to her room.

“You know you don’t have to do this. I can walk fine by myself.” She whined.

“I know, but I rather take precautions. I chuckled

“Good night child” She said as I put her to bed.

“Good night granny” I replied before leaving the room.

I went to my room, had a relaxing shower and laid on my bed exhausted. My mind couldn’t help but go to Quinn. I wondered what he was up to since all these days, he didn’t come to pester me

My phone rang, it was Terry‘.

“Heyyy, what’s up?” He asked:

“Nothing much, just business stress and all

Treplied.

“Don’t be too hard on yourself, make sure to get a good rest. He said, with concerni

wondering if you could make time so we could go on our first date tomorrow.” He said nervously.

That even forgotten about our agreement.

“Alright, Ill try” I said and I heard him yelle

excitedly.

I sighed, even if we go on a hundred dates, I don’t think I would feel anything romantic towarh Terry

1 sar up from the bed with a large yawn, I still felt sleepy. Hot I remembered I had a date with Terry today. I picked my phone from the table beside my pen and checked the time.

a have

“Ten tharty“! Holy moly” I exclaimed as I jumped off the bed. I rushed downstairs to see granny and Terry, discussing. They seemed to noticed my presence as they looked up.

Granny started laughing all of a sudden, and Terry joined her. I wondered whai wa

“Oh dear, you look like a bird that has been drenched in water Granny said, amidst the Laughter.

I was only in my pyjamas, Fafadn’t think of my apprarance before rushing down.

“Don’t worry. Moon has been taken to school and I’ve had my baklast. All thanks to Terry” She said, Lacing Terry who tipped off an imaginary hat

“Why didn’t

if you wake.

“You were fast asleep, and I knew

ssful these days had been for you. So I felt your could use some rest.” She said calmly.

Chapter 191

“Sime when did Terry arrive!“

“He has been here since seven

“Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. Just a few minutes, I’ll be back.” I said, watching him tip his imaginary hat at me before rushing upstairs..

I looked in the nurror, granny was right. I looked worse than a drenched bird. My hair was all over the place, looking like a birds nest. And my pijamas was looking nimpled, as a result of my rolling on the bed

Terry was definitely going to make fun of me. I took a quick bath and pick a simple outfy. It was a long sleeve, blue maxi gown, it was not ton tight, but it highlighted my shape. I put on my black leather boots and hung a black Hermes bag before rushing downstairs.

aim

I saw Terry looking at me intensely.

ely. 1 shifted uncomfortably, I had not overdressed or had I? I had picked a simple outfit. Even granny was looking

“Every dress you put on makes it seem like you overdressed even though the outfit is simple.” She sant, as if reading my mind.

Terry cleared his throat, bringing my attention to him

“You look gorgeous, which makes me wonder who that drenched bird we saw this morning was. You know, the bird looks just like you” He said, bursting out bughing with grand ma joining him.

1 gritted my teeth. Typical Terry, he would always make fun of me with this.

“Hey, that’s not a romantic thing to say to your date.” I said, throwing him a glare.

His expression turned serious as he walked towards me and stretched his arms like a gentleman, “Shall we?”

I placed my hands in his, and we walked together.

“Who would have thought that I would be going on a date with a drenched bird?” He said with a serious expression, which had granny rolling on the sofa in tits of laughter.

It seemed like they had both planned to be on the same team today.

“Granny, you’re supposed to be on my side.” I whined.

“Sorry dear, but I don’t sprak bird language, so I don’t understand what you’re saying” She said, and this time it was Terry who burst out laughing.

I glared at them both before walking outside.

“Hey! Wait for me!” I heard Terry shout as he followed me.

“Have a nice day my loves” I heard granny shout as I left.

I waited for Terry to start driving, before I attacked.

“Now who are you calling bird. Hun‘” I pounced on him, pulling his ears and pinching him.

“Hey, stop!! Do you want us to die? Let me concentrate on driving. He groaned.

We sun arrived at the restaurant, it was one of his restaurant white chillies. Everything about the restaurant screamed luxury.

as no one there except us.

He led me in in. There was no one

“I reserved it for us.” He said, pulling a chair for me to

The place was beautifully designed, with the elegant chandeliers which gave soft golden lighting and it’s rich wooden paneling

Red roses were used to decorate the place, and it was dimly lit giving it a romantic atmosphere.

Soli jazz music played in the background.

Food was served, the appetizer was a caprese ula, an Italian dish.

“How do you find the dish?” He asked in a low deep voice

“Why do you ask when you already know the obvious answer.

answer. I chuckled.

“I would love to hear it from birdie’s mouth” He teased.

“Continue calling me birdie, and I might be forced to use my black belt skills on you.” I joked

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Chapter 19

“Kays the our who cried at the sight of a mach” He mucked.

“Remember when we first met?” He askeil

“Yeah yeah, I was your regular customer turned sous‘ chel Who would have imagined!” I said and we both laughed he

We talked and laughed about pass events and all as moore Italian dishes were served. The romantic atmosphere was time turned was a bythe wat friendly atmosphere. It might be romantic to him, but to me, it was a bonding moment of our friendships