Chapter Nine

Tricia was in her room smiling to herself. "I really have to put that bitch in her rightful place in this house. I can't believe I have been sharing my father's love with a total stranger. I wish I can tell her in the face that she doesn't belong here. She is a child of a nobody. Amanda's mother could be a whore or even a mad woman who left her at the orphanage home. Whenever father and Amanda are discussing there is  father- daughter bond that looks so real. I am happy that I am the only daughter of my dear parents. I really have to show her that she has no root here. I will make this house uncomfortable for her."

Elvis is seen smiling and talking to himself  "she is so beautiful. I can't forget the way she looked at me and how she apologized. I have been thinking about her since that very day. Am I falling for her ? No.. No, I can't fall for her because I am not really ready for a woman's drama. Did I just say that? From the information I have she is a very decent and intelligent lady. The best information I have about her is that she is still single. She  is not into any relationship. Interesting... I think we have many things in common. On that very day, she didn't even recognize me as the famous Elvis. All thanks to my simplicity.I have to win her friendship first.

In the morning, Amanda was ready to go to work. She search for her car key but she didn't see it. She came out of her room and headed to the living room. She saw Tricia going out and she asked her whether she saw her  car key but Tricia ignored her.

Amanda was standing there when she heard the sound of her car. "That's my car". When Amanda came out she saw Tricia entering inside her car. She said " Tricia, some minutes ago I asked you whether you saw my car key but you ignored me. What in God's name are you doing with my car? Please, give me my car key. You have your own car, make use of yours."

Tricia laughed and angrily shouted on Amanda " This car is no longer yours. It is mine because it was bought with my father's money." Amanda asked, "Tricia, what do you mean by that? You are my younger sister. Why do you hate and disrespect me so much?  You know father bought that very car for me on my last birthday. If you want to make use of it, courtesy demands that you inform me first. Please, can I have the key. I am running late.

Tricia refused to give Amanda the car key. Amanda left her.

Amanda was standing by the roadside waiting for a taxi, when she saw a motorcycle coming towards her. The man on the bike pulled over when he got to where Amanda was standing .

He removed his helmet. "Hi Amanda" greeted Elvis. "Hi"  Amanda responded with a beautiful smile. " Where are you headed ? Let me take you there."  Elvis said.  "To the office."  Amanda replied.  

People were not able to recognize Elvis because he was wearing a customized helmet which covered his face except his eyes and nose.

After dropping her at the office, they exchange phone numbers. " Thanks for the ride" Amanda said. "Elvis replied, "You are welcome. I will give you a call later in the day. Do have a beautiful day".

Elvis left and he was so happy that he met Amanda again and not only that, she also gave him her contact willingly. Though Elvis has her contact before they met today but he was happy that she gave him her phone number today by herself.

Elvis called one of his men to come and take the bike. After that he called his driver to come and take him to the office. He smiled  "I took her to work with this old bike. She might think that I am poor. Let me just see whether she will love this poor Eric. I don't have to show her that I am rich since she didn't know that  I am the wealthy Elvis known by people. I love the way she smiles. Wow... I think I am in love."

Elvis made up his mind to ask  Amanda out.