Binded by friendship - Episode 6

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Tamara's POV
Whisky!!!! Never again!!!!

I felt like my brains had been removed and were replaced with cotton balls, pins and needles. If that wasn't bad enough, my eyes also felt too tight in my head.

"You girls are not good people!!!" I faked a sob.

Every eight o'clock in the morning we all have a group video call where we encourage each other before getting to work.

"I told you to go home and sleep but you choose to have drinks with Caleb and James..." Eve said in a bored tone.

"What did you take Tammie????" Vivian couldn't  stop laughing at me.

"Whisky dumb ass!!!"

"How do you take whisky on a Sunday night knowing you have to be at work on Monday..."Amyra shook her head in disappointment.

"The guys were too convincing..." I defended myself in a childish tone.

"Then good for you. Anyway back to things that matter!!How are you doing Eve???"Amyra asked.

"I don't wanna lose him," Eve stuttered, "And I don't think I can handle the fact that Nicholas cheated on me..."

Poor Eve!!!!She is the worst among us all in handling bad news.

"I can't believe the girl didn't flinch when you said you are his wife..Where is this world going to seriously???" Vivian thundered.

"I am sorry Eve dear but even though you are scared you have to confront him..."Amyra suggested looking low and dull as well.

" I have to go,my choreographer is here . We will talk later..." Eve smiled faintly and disconnected the call.

"Guys I suggest we confront Nick and give him a piece of our mind????" Vivian always ready to cause a scene.

"I love you ladies and I wish you a blessed productive day

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. And about confronting Nick it's a No..." Amyra said in a low tone.

"Are you okay Amy???You seem a little off..." 

There was something definitely bothering her but the typical her thinks talking about her problems is bothering people.

"I am okay just a mild headache.

Read " Bloody Fog " by the same author ( Fideh Mwangi )

. Later ladies..." And she disconnected the call.

"It's just me and you Tammie. Lets now plan how we are going to confront Nick..." Vivian wiggled her eyebrows at me.
"Bye drama queen!!!" I rolled my eyes and left the group call too.

I wish I had just called in sick.
Just when I put my sunglasses on to prevent the light from hurting my eyes, I hear a soft knock on the door...

"Come in!!!!"

"Miss Tamara are you okay????" It was Lily,my personal assistant.

"What do you want????" I groaned.
"Leon needs you in the board room in twenty minutes..."

"You never told me there was a meeting..." I rubbed the sidelines of my head in circles.
"I just found out...."

"Okay!!!"
 She turned  to walk out when I remember black coffee can slightly help with my hangover.
"I would like some black coffee please..."

"Right away Miss Tamara..."

At least I was feeling slightly better but the pounding headache wouldn't let me be.

I walked into the boardroom and my face turned pale when I saw him. Garry Arara seating just opposite my ex Caleb Limani. Is it happy ex day????

"We have been waiting for you Miss Tamara, have a seat..."My boss George beamed at me.
"Thank you sir..." I sat beside Liz and placed my notebook on the sleek conference table.

I didn't understand what was happening...All the investigative reporters were in the room and a private investigator too... It must be something big. 

"Guys I feel so much humbled that we have been chosen to work hand in hand with The fraudbusters association to help reduce money laundering and its kind in our country. Without further ado I would like to welcome Mr Thomas Kinzasa to elaborate more... "

What's is a The Fraudbusters association????I have never heard of them...
"What's happening????"I whispered to Liz.
"No idea...."

"Thank you old friend." The Thomas guy smiled and stood Infront of the conference room.

"I know you are all asking yourselves who are this guys????? The fraudbusters association is a new organization that has been formed in order to expose illicit finance,tax abuse, corruption and money laundering..."

"So what has this got to do with us being here????" Caleb asked arrogantly.

Damn there is so much light in this room, I wish I had brought my sunglasses with me...

"We have not seen anything done to stop these treacherous acts. Just a mere talk but with the help of all of you we will expose some of the people involved and maybe then the law enforcement will remember to do its job..." Thomas replied.

"So what will we be doing exactly because it sounds risky????" Liz didn't look convinced.

"We will be giving you a name of a cooperation,company or an organization that we think is involved in any of the crimes and then your work is to find out and expose them..." Thomas shrugged as if it was a simple task. 
This could get us killed.

I averted my eyes from Thomas to Garry only to see him look at me in admiration  like I was a damn trophy.
"What???" I mouthed.

He winked at me and I shook my head smiling  focusing my eyes on Thomas.

Weird freak!!!! I hate how he looks wickedly tempting with his devilishly rugged looks. 

This guy is fine.

"I hope you are aware sir that it takes money, a lot of time and skills to bring financial scandals to surface hence....."
"Hence the organization will cater everything and you and your whole team will highly be compensated. We know the risks Miss Tamara..." He cut me off.

"Guys there are many stories that are yet to be told and it's our duty to do it. We have lost a lot of money through tax abuse, money laundering and grand corruption and it's time we take action." He added.

"I know this sounds weird but why us????" Luwi,my partner chuckled.

"Because you are the best..." Thomas replied dryly and sat down.

"Thank you so much friend," George smiled, "We have gone through everything with him and trust me when I tell you it's an awesome opportunity  for you guys and also the media house.." He assured.

"The reasons we agreed to this is because one they are paying us really well, in seven figures.And secondly Kenya has always been at a higher risk of being exploited by money launderers since it's the financial hub of East Africa."George explained and we all laughed at the first statement.

"Not forgetting the well developed economy, modern banking systems and fairly  developed IT systems..." Thomas added.

"What are we waiting for???Lets go this...." I said doing my happy dance.

"That's the spirit Miss Tamara..." Garry retorted sending me a naughty glint.

I nod, biting my bottom lip not sure I like how my heart is beating roughly at my chest.

"So Ann is going to give you a file with your first assignment and everything you need to know.." George stated as Ann went around handing everyone a file.

When I opened the file,my jaw fell on my lap.
MAVENA HOTEL AND RESIDENCES...

"You got to be kidding me..." I blurted out loud.
"Are you okay Miss Tamara????"Thomas raised his eyebrows at me.

"Are you sure the name has been typed correctly???Maybe you meant Mavina or even Marini..."I stammered unable to believe what I was seeing. 

"No,there is nothing wrong with the name..." Thomas assured me.
"Sure!!!"

"If there isn't any other question, that would be all...We will see you guys on Friday,have a good day.." George wrapped up the meeting and everyone left apart from me who was absentmindedly staring at the file.

"You know even though Eve Kame is your friend,you have to do this..."George said behind me.

"How???? I would be betraying my best friend..." 

The thought of how Eve would react to this,shattered me into pieces.

"Look at the brighter side, you get some information concerning this from her..."

I can't believe such words came out of a mature grown man nowanda he has no friends.

"You are despicable and so you know I am taking the rest of the day off..." I picked the file and my notebook from the table,stood up from the plush seat and walked out of the board room.
"You are welcome..." I heard him shout behind me.

Go to hell asshole....

I walked into my office frustrated and confused only to see Garry on my seat.
"Hey????" 

"What do you want Garry???" I sighed.

He didn't respond, he just stood from my seat and walked to where I was standing.
"Everything's will be okay...." He said in his husky voice wrapping his arm around my shoulder and pulling me close.

"How????She is my best friend and I don't want to be the bearer of bad news..." The words came out as a choked sob.

"Right now don't think about the assignment but just go home and rest..."He rubbed my arm soothingly.
"Do I look that bad????" I chuckled,fighting back my tears...

"You should have called in sick.You look pale and sickly..."

"I will head home in a few...." I pulled back from his embrace and walked to my seat,"Thank you..."I sank gracefully into my seat.

"Tamara????"Caleb slammed my door open.
"Can't you knock???" I raged.

"Sorry I didn't know you had company...." He sent Garry a murderous look.

"What's up???"
"We were thinking we should go through the file at Luwi's place tonight together like the Daima case...."

"Okay and shut the door on your way out...."

Caleb nodded with a pissed look on his face and slammed the door shut only to open it again,"A piece of advice dude,don't fall for her she hates commitments..."And he slammed it shut again.

What the hell!!!!!

"I see you broke the poor guy's heart????" 

"And you will be the next in line if you don't leave my office!!!!" I warned,putting on my sunglasses.

"Yes ma'am...." 

I always thought I was on the driver's seat when it came to my life but every time Garry is around my brain resets to airplane mode and it's scary.

Having a man drive me insane,it's scary...

Immediately Garry left,reality began settling in. I will be investigating a hotel that belongs to my bestfriend's husband for money laundering...Will she ever forgive me??? Am I willing to do this to her???? Will she be able to handle it????

I could feel angry tears burning my eyes.

I reached for my phone in my purse and dialed the number of the one person who can advice me on what to do.
"Hey Amy,I really need your advice right now..." I stuttered.

"What's wrong Tammie???Are you okay????" She asked in a worrying tone.

"Can we meet at you apartment please??? I can't explain over the phone..."

"Sure...."

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  • Delly Soglo picture
    Delly Soglo
    This is going to be tough for Tamara, I wonder how Eve will take it especially at a time like this. Bravo Fideh.
  • Fideh Mwangi picture
    Fideh Mwangi
    @Delly let's hope for the best
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    Gozie Vera
    Wahala dey
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