Amanda’s POV
First things first, they changed my wardrobe. As I stared at the skimpy gown that had replaced the knee length gown I was used to, I felt funny.
“Guys do you think this will work? I mean the matron would skin me alive if she sees me wearing this?” I held up the dress.
“No she won’t,” Adeline smirked. One of my friends said,
” Why?” I asked.
” Because we have something against her,”Carla replied.
My new friends explained to me how they had caught her banging a guard and took a picture. I couldn’t believe it. I was promoted to work in the alpha’s direct palace, closer to alpha Jake.
I wasn’t there close yet but I saw him like 3 times in the day.
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5 WEEKS LATER
If I had known getting close to alpha would take this long, I would have not have hoped so much. After working for a while, I saved some money and got a small apartment outside the palace. On days I was off, I stayed over there. And while there I got into a relationship with a young man though I didn’t tell my friends about it. I couldn’t just sit around and wait for Alpha Jake to notice me. I had to get myself busy. Especially my lady parts. q
I was sleeping when I heard my doorbell ring consecutively. I was worried who could be knocking on my door at this time of the day. It was 5am Sharp. I put on my robe around the door.
“Who the hell wants to break down my door! “I said as I waited to hear some sort of recognition.
“Amanda Campbell!!! Where the hell are you?! I have been calling your phone!” Carla screamed into the door. My phone had been buzzing endlessly since yesterday and the moment I heard Carla’s voice, I knew I was in deep shit. After the incident at the police station, I didn’t wait to talk to anybody or explain anything to anybody. I went straight home and slept off.
That explained the calls I was getting from both Adeline and Carla. I guessed that Adeline would be worried so that was why I should probably send Carla to come and check me up. I knew I had a lot of explaining to do since I didn’t tell my friend that I was now dating Dexter
“what! “Immediately I opened the door and Carlaalmost pushed me over. She closed the door and dragged me by the hand. Just then her phone began to ring and it was Adeline .
“Hi Carla, good morning please try stalling her on!” I begged as I jumped and wanted to leave the sitting room but Carla held me.
Shit! I had slept in again and I would get late for work at the palace then suddenly I remembered that I had called in sick. I looked at Carla and she had a big scowl on her face. It was then that I knew that I had actually messed up.
“Amanda there is absolutely nothing good about the morning. I know you spent the night crying. You didn’t tell us about your boyfriend, why?”
“Carlais not like that I can explain “I said.
“All right, start talking about what actually happened? “She said.
” I met Dexter the day I went to see you at home. He was handsome and seemed rich but most of it was a lie” I said.
“Wait a minute, do you really love this guy? “Carla said.
“Ehhh something like that but it’s” she cut me off. Her phone began to ring again and it was Adeline . I wondered why she was calling her that.
“I think Adeline wants to say something
“Carla said before she picked up the phone and put it on the loudspeaker.
“Hi Adeline good morning “I began but Adeline cut me off.
“Save whatever you have to say for yourself later. Now will you get your ass down here or you will get yourself in trouble!” And on that note she ended the call.
A huge grin stretched across my face as I thanked the heavens for giving me such a friend like her.
“What is she talking about? “I asked.
” I guess we have to go there to know what she’s talking about, ” Carla said. I smiled at her as I noticed her anger towards me had suddenly disappeared.
“Alright come over here “she opened her arms and I leaned into them. She hugged me tightly without saying a word as she patted my head.
I took my bath in double time as I jumped into the first set of clothes I could find in my wardrobe. She and I knew that’s out of the house as we got into the taxi to meet Adeline where she was. I asked her where we were going and she said it was at the avenue. It was a place where there were fast-rising neighborhoods. Houses were built there. Beautiful spacious apartments.
We got to our Destination and Adeline began to call to direct us to where we would meet her.
We finally met her in a spacious three-bedroom apartment.
” Guys I finally found an apartment but I just can’t pay the rent” she whined. I went round the house and I was impressed. The bedroom had a lot of space. So was the kitchen. It had space for someone who wanted to dance salsa. That was what I didn’t have in my apartment.
I wanted something like this.
“Adeline baby, how much is this apartment” I asked.
“50, 000 dollars and I only have 10, 000 dollars” she said sadly. Suddenly an idea got into my head.
“Guys what if we all come together and pay for this apartment” I said. They had weird expressions on their faces. I Explained to them that it would be okay if we all lived in this apartment. It would Save us the time and money being used in coming to see each other. They all agreed with me but the problem was now the money.
Carla said that the only money she could afford at the moment was 10, 000 dollars. Adeline also paid 10000 dollars. So it was left for me to bring 30, 000 dollars. That was a whole lot of money but I didn’t mind because I had it. Those were the benefits I got from working in a high-tech company in the country.
We gathered around and made payment to the agent and the landlord. The key was duplicated and was given to the three of us. I was happy because at least after such a very bad day yesterday, something beautiful was about to happen to me. I would be able to have the kind of space I want in my house.
When we got home the girls shot me down with questions about my boyfriend.
“Hmm you sure this will not pose a problem?” Carla asked.
“Of course not” I went on the defensive. I noticed they were quiet.
“Is there something you’re telling me guys?” I said. Carla and Adeline exchanged a look.
” Your boyfriend is Dexter Newman right?”
I narrowed my eyes. ” How do you know that?”
Carla sighed. ” Dexter is the alpha’s best friend”
I gasped, clasping a hand over my mouth.
“And you can’t get alpha Jake without losing Dexter”