Adams POV
I was waiting for the lady to pass by at the usual spot I expected her to.
I got bored of waiting and decided to walk around a bit, hoping to maybe bump into her.
Then I came across Dave’s house and decided that maybe I should check if Charles has taken them away. Charles just arrived and I watched what he was doing.
He spoke some things to Dave before they decided to leave.
This is the point I got the greatest surprise of my life.
I saw the beautiful lady in question, coming out of Dave’s house.
How could it be? So she is Dave’s mother? Look at the way she looks so young and beautiful. My mouth fell open.
One would never expect that such a woman would have a son the age of Dave.
I saw Charles look at me before he could enter his car. I’m sure he must be wondering what I’m doing here.
I don’t blame him anyway. If I were in his shoes I would wonder the same thing. After all, I told him I had unfinished business to attend to.
I went back to the company and stayed in my office. I decided to handle all my work first before thinking about my next move.
Everything just happened so sudden.
Anna POV
I and my son sat in the car waiting for Mr Charles to get in.
I noticed his mind was fixed somewhere else.
“Anything the matter?” I asked.
“Huh? No. No. Nothing at all.” He said and closed the door to the passenger seat which I and Dave sat.
He looked so distracted. I just hope it won’t cause us an accident.
Thankfully we got there safely. Mr Charles opened the gate and let us in.
“Wow!” I exclaimed.
“I told you so.” Dave said.
“You are right son. This place is perfect.” I said, looking around.
“Yes. Um… Mr Adams is going to visit you two today.” Mr Charles said.
“I hope he does because I’m really eager to meet the kind hearted man who did this for us.” I replied.
“Yes sir. He hasn’t even met my mother before.” Dave said.
“Don’t worry. He will.” Mr Charles said.
“Okay. Dave bring our things.” I said and he did.
“These are the keys to every door of the house. They are all labeled so it won’t be difficult for you to use it.” Mr Charles said.
“Thank you once again sir.” I said as I collected the keys.
“I’ll be on my way now.” He said and left.
“Mother, where do we go first in the house?” Dave asked.
“Anywhere you want to.” I replied.
Charles POV
I left Dave and his mother and went into my car. I drove straight to the company and sat at my table thinking.
What could Mr Adams possibly be doing there? Could it be that he was searching for the lady he mentioned before?
He was looking so surprised. Why was he staring at Dave’s mother that way? Wait… No no no. It can’t be.
Don’t tell me she is the one that Johnson placed a bet on… This isn’t good at all.
The telephone one my table rang. I answered it and it was Mr Adams. He told e to come straight to his office.
I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me what he called me for.
I stood up from my desk and went into his office.
“Sit.” He said and I sat on the seat in front of the desk he sat.
“Why didn’t you tell me you are back?” He asked.
“Sorry sir. It didn’t cross my mind.” I replied.
“Never mind that. How did it go with Dave?” He asked.
“It went well.” I replied.
“And his mother?” He added.
I looked straight at him for some seconds before I finally answered.
“Good.” I replied.
“I know that you saw me there. And I also know you must be thinking right now.” He said.
“Really sir?” I asked.
“Yes.” He answered.
“You must be wondering what I must have being doing there and why I looked so shocked then. Am I right?” He said.
“Yes sir. You are correct.” I replied.
“I’m going to tell you everything then.” He said.
“I’m listening sir.” I replied.
“The woman Johnson and I made a bet on… I just found out today that she is Dave’s mother.” He said.
I just looked at him.
“I was hoping that my suspicion was wrong.” I said.
“Well, it wasn’t.” He said.
“So what will you do now? Are you going to finally give up?” I asked.
“Hell no. Why do you think that I called you here and explained everything to you.” He said.
“What did you call me for?” I asked.
“I need you to watch Dave’s mother closely and give me any little detail you have about her. And also find out what her name is.” He answered.
“Okay sir. As you wish.” I replied.
“I only have one week and today is already the second day. I can’t afford to waste time.” He said.
“Yes sir.” I replied.
“You may now leave.” He said and I left.
Adams POV
This is a great chance for me to finally get her into my trap.
Sending Charles to get information about her is a great move. And now that I know that Dave is her son I can use it to my advantage.
I’ve always wondered why I can’t help it want to do things for Dave and now I know why. Once she sees that I’m the one who has been helping her son, she will have no choice but to fall I to my arms.
I can use all the things I bought for them as my weapon. The house is a great deal for me now.
As for their old house, I will destroy it so that if she dares turn me down she won’t have a roof under her head.
I know she will try to keep all this secret from her son and this will give me the upper hand.
Since I couldn’t get her directly I will use her son to get to her. I will win this bet no matter what it takes.
Watch out! Here I come!