HWGA Chapter 5: Midnight

I'm back. Plus there's a bit of swearing at the end, just letting you guys know and there will probably be swearing throughout the story.

Chapter 5: Midnight

Lawson’s Limited

It was midnight and Amba was the only person in the office besides the security. She had successfully completed all the work for the day and for the next 3 weeks. She had even managed to complete her assistant’s work and was contemplating starting on Logan’s work. She hadn’t taken a break since she came back from the hospital because she knew if she took a break she’d over think things and send herself in a dark place. She was just about to take a look at Logan’s work when her desk phone began to ring.

As soon as she picked up the caller said, “I can’t believe you’re still at the office.”

She sighed and put down the file she was holding. “How did you figure that one out?”

“I tried your mobile and couldn’t reach you.”

“You’re a regular Sherlock Holmes aren’t you dad?”

“What are you doing there so late?”

“Playing Monopoly with the security.” She said sarcastically.

He decided to play along with his daughter. “Who’s winning?”

“Dad!”

“Seriously Amba you work too hard.”

“Hard work has got me where I am today.”

“Aren’t you going to come home to see me off?”

“No.”

“Did you visit your mum again?”

“No. I sent Logan over there. You know his dad suffered a heart attack a couple of hours before mum’s accident so I thought he could visit her and his dad at the same time.”

“His dad’s in hospital?”

“Yes dad I just said that.”

“That must be really hard for him.”

“He’s a big boy, I’m sure he’ll survive.”

“Amba can you be more insensitive?”

“Yes, yes I can.” There was a pause and Amba could tell her father was trying to tell her something that was very difficult for him to say.

“I called Nik.”

“Why would you do that?! He’s on his honeymoon for God’s sake. He doesn’t need unnecessary stress!”

“I thought he could come back-”

 “Dad I don’t need a babysitter!” She stressed, “Why couldn’t you just let him enjoy his honeymoon?”

“I’m going to be in America for a long time-”

“I can take care of mum and myself perfectly fine! I’m going to call him and tell him not to come.”

“What about grandma and granddad?” There was silence on the other end and Karan could mentally picture his daughter counting back from 10 to get her anger in check.

“No thank you. Seeing them 4 times a year is enough for me.”

“Why do you hate them so much?”

“Because they’re always talking shit about mum and me!” she shouted.

“Amba-”

“I. Don’t. Need. A. Babysitter! I’m an adult.”

“Fine. I’ll cancel every arrangement I made for you.”

“Thank you. Dad I didn’t mean to offend you about your parents.”

“It’s alright, I know what you mean. Do you think we should inform your mum’s family?”

“You know how she feels about calling them about accident and injury. She didn’t contact them about her surgery last year.”

“This is different. She’s unconscious and she could be a totally different person after she wakes up.”

“Let’s call them after she wakes up.”

“I’ll give you Payal’s number in case she wakes up before I come back.”

“Ok. Have a safe flight dad. How long are you going to be in America?”

“Thank you and two and a half weeks. Go home Amba you need rest and take some time off.”

“I’ll try, love you.”

“I love you too.”

She put the phone down and sighed. It had been a really long day. Her hair was coming out of her perfect bun, her clothes were crumpled and her stilettos were God knows where. She plonked down on her chair and rubbed her forehead when the door opened.

“I knew you’d still be here.”

“How’s your dad Logan?”

“He’s fine.” He said making himself comfortable in the chair opposite her.

“Really? He’s just had a heart attack and now he’s fine?”

“Yep.”

She knew Logan and his dad had their differences but this indifference was just wrong. “Logan-”

He stood up abruptly and said, “Grab your stuff, I’ll wait in the car.”

“Which car?”

“Your car.”

“What about yours?”

“It’ll stay here duh.”

“And how exactly are you going to come to work?” She began gathering her things and followed him out.

“With you.” She gave him a look. “Oh come on, we’re next door neighbours. We’ve known each other since you were 2 and you can’t give me a ride to work?”

She smirked. “That’s how I roll bitch.”

He faked a shocked expression and put a hand on his chest. “I am shocked and appalled at the language you use.”

“Do you want a ride or not?”

He straightened up. “Yes please.”

“Then get in the fucking car!”

“Yes ma’am.” He did a mock salute and got in the car. The drove silently for a while before Logan broke the suffocating silence.

“Want to grab a drink before heading home?”

“I’m dying for one, let’s go.” She made a detour towards the bar.