Twisted Tangles

Chapter 16, The Andrews

Monday, 10th of June 2019

Mr Chris Andrews was a ponder to watch, a successful man loved by his family but hated by the world. A perfect balance of what success is because if you aren't hated at what you do then you aren't making money. But of course, Mr Andrews wouldn't have made it to where he was without his spouse Martha Andrews, a fearing woman like her husband but the sweetest angel anybody would ask for. A power couple dominating the whole of Namibia being second to none.

Blue Monday's never existed for the Andrews family, everyday was a gift from up above. The only air they breathed in was money, they could smell opportunity from a mile away and made means to attract what money needed and that was having a solution to a problem. Mr Andrews was a man of high worth and quality, a man who made money chase him by filling up the hole of Namibia as the King of all plugs.

Well as for him it was no overnight process, but a journey filled with hardships and countless tax evasion with his beloved Martha Andrews. As for them? They didn't care about it but live life to its fullest they guessed but that didn't make them reckless.

The birth of their daughter, Natalia Elizabeth Andrews was a blessing for them, a blessing that gave them hope to work even much harder during their hardships when they thought things wouldn't work out back in 1997.

The Monday morning was one to wake up to, as the sounds of the Atlantic Ocean waves would wash upon the beach. It was a paradise owning a mansion by the seashore at Langstrand beach, Chris, and Martha we're rested upon their bed tugged next to each other facing the balcony overlooking the ocean. The salted breeze from the outside whooshed through the white curtains of the opened sliding door followed by the songs of the seagulls flying about.

"Good morning honey, how did you sleep?" Martha asked with her head placed on Chris's chest as they were covered by cotton black sheets. "I slept well my dear, this weekend was the best. You know after securing our new clients this past weekend, we can now look forward to the week and celebrate it because our revenue is about to triple last year's results honey." Chris said ecstatically.

"Oh really? That's great babe but can we talk about that later because there's been something bothering me, I'm worried about Natalia. She isn't doing anything, why don't we enrol her to the University of Windhoek?" Martha suggested as she lifted her head to look at Chris.

"Well you do have a point; she's always loved being so expressive and creative. How about if we spoke to her about applying for something like marketing or something within that area. Marketing is like the bridge of connecting customers to businesses and that's what we need in our family business. Rosalià would really appreciate the extra hand you know while Ben, you and I deal with managing our clients and placing orders from Congo. Not to mention it but Tangeni is doing quite well with our orders being distributed around the country." Chris explained convincingly.

Martha furrowed her brows as her mind was buried into her thoughts while Chris sat up right adjusting his posture. "Hmm that'd be great really." Said Martha smacking her lips, "We could talk to her about it over breakfast. It's about time she makes a name for herself just like her mother, don't you think sweetie?". Chris smiled at Martha the moment she finished speaking, "What is it? Is there something on my face?" she asked placing her fingers around her face.

"Calm down sweetheart, I'm just cherishing this moment so I can see you whenever I close my eyes because whenever they're closed I can't seem to find you anywhere you know?", Martha chuckled at him, "Oh Chris, I love the way you're so silly at times, close your eyes and tell me if you can see me." Martha said before covering his eyes.

"Well since you've closed them for me too early, I don't want to see you anymore." Chris said teasingly as Martha gasped at his reply. "Okay, it's fine. I guess there's no breakfast for you this morning then because you've spoiled my appetite." She said taking her hands away from his eyes. Chris laughed at her, "You see, you like things. Come here you, I just want to hug you until our hearts have merged together until death do us apart.", he approached her from behind as she was seated on the edge of the bed before wrapping his arms around her.