Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY Moses and Isabel have walked halfway through, when suddenly, a light flashed through the darkness, from a near distance.Moses was immediately on alert, raising his gun for action."Stay close, Ms. Hadid. We have an unwelcomed guest ahead of us." He told Isabel, slowing his step, so as not to alert whoever the other person was.With his one hand on the trigger, and the other holding Isabel's hand, they carefully approached the light.Suddenly, Moses stopped walking, which made Isabel stop too."Stay here and wait for me, Ms. Hadid."Without questioning, Isabel waited in the spot he asked her to, hiding behind two tall trees."Get down, and no matter what you hear, do not come out until I ask you to." He warned in a low whisper,"And once I tell you to run, you run as fast as your legs can take you." He dug his free hand into his pocket, pulling out a car key, which he handed to her."Head north, till you get to the main road. Take the Chevy and drive to wherever you can you'll be s
Last Updated: 2025-02-20
Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE "Stay here and don't make any fucking sound!" Damien ordered Isabel in exasperation, bolting out of the bedroom as another gunshot fired in the air.He slammed the door shut, leaving Isabel confused, and shaking with terror.What could be happening out there?Were they under attack?Despite her trembling limbs and pounding heartbeat, she got up from the bed, to go see what was happening. Just as she apprroached the window, another shot was fired, louder than the previous ones.Isabel's body reverberated with trepidation, causing an immediate abortion of the idea in her head.She thought of hiding somewhere to save herself, but a crazy thought flashed her mind instantly.Escape, Isabel! You should be using this opportunity to escape from this hellhole.Her instinct screamed at her, while shots continue to fly outside, instilling fear into her.If you think anyone is coming to save you, then you are dreaming. You are responsible for the safety of your baby and yourself, and this is
Last Updated: 2025-02-19
Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT Meanwhile, Isabel had almost dozed off, when she was awoken by the sound of running engine approaching the house from a distance.Her eyes opened and she listened keenly as the car drove closer to the house, lights from its headlights fairly illuminating the bedroom, through the window.Finally, the car came to a stop in front of the house, and its engine quieten down. For some reason, Isabel's heart was beating crazily.Not because she was scared, but because she didn't want to face them, knowing either of them would come to check up on her, to be certain that she haven't escaped. She didn't want to see their disgusting faces, Shakira's especially.A couple of hours ago, she was faced with the most shocking and unexpected revelation, aside being abducted.Sebastian wasn't the mastermind behind her kidnap, like she'd earlier suspected.It wasn't him. In fact, he might have no idea about it, except that Austin have informed him.Instead, it was Damien Giddorti and Sebastian's ex-fi
Last Updated: 2025-02-18
Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN Marcelo's voice was calm and collected as he spoke to Austin over the phone.Both Austin and Sebastian were seated on the dining, staring at the phone which was on the table."So, I was able to decrypt the IP address of that private number that sent the video to you," Marcelo began, "and I found something."Austin's voice was urgent, it followed immediately after,"What did you find out?"Marcelo hesitated for a moment before responding,"I was able to trace the IP address to a physical location. But, Lambert, I have to ask, what's really going on?" Sebastian was about to speak, but Austin signaled him not to."I took the liberty of finding out who that lady is, because of the familiarity of her name, and it came to my realization that she is Sebastian Bernadotte's fiancée. Are you really getting yourself involved with a man like Bernadotte?"Austin's voice was serious,"I know I owe you one for this, Marcelo. But let's just say it's a friend in trouble. Can you just tell me wher
Last Updated: 2025-02-16
Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX Sebastian didn't confront Austin about the video he saw in his phone. Even after they arrived at Colby and Austin handed Isabel's home key to him, he still didn't bring up the matter.Marcelo called about ten minutes after they arrived at Colby, with no news of Isabel's whereabouts."Did you search properly?" Are you sure you did not make any mistake, or input the wrong data?" Austin asked the man, his voice cracking with tension,"Just recheck it...maybe you made a mistake---""I didn't, Lambert. Somehow, she is off the grid. That might not necessarily mean they've taken her somewhere far away." Marcelo explained to Austin,"Now, since you found her cellphone in Tacoma, they must be within a five mile radius from the location you found the phone. I could help you run checks on possible hostage points, like abandoned houses, and warehourses that can be used." He continued,"Now, if also you've clue on anyone you suspect is responsible for her disappearance, I could help you run a c
Last Updated: 2025-02-14
Chapter: CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE Several hours later, Sebastian was on the flight to Seattle with three of his bodyguards, Moses, Jarvis and Pendel.Zachary and Fowler stayed back in New York to be with the boys."I need you here, to watch over my sons and ensure that no harm befalls them." He told the man,"Whatever happens to me over there, ensure that my sons and Isabel are protected no matter what. You are the only person I trust to protect my family like they're yours. I need you to not fail me, Zachary.""I won't fail you, sir. I promise to protect the boys with my life, if need be. But I know you'll return home safely with Ms. Hadid, and put a final end to those who've done this."The five hours it took them to get to Sea-Tac, was the longest five hours of Sebastian's life.He kept thinking about Isabel and wondered how she was faring.Was she scared, or was she being as obstinate as usually, giving those bastards tough time?Knowing her, he was certain of the latter.Was she blaming him too, or was she beat
Last Updated: 2025-02-13
Chapter: CHAPTER SIXTEEN Jake was busy with his normal checkup, going through files portals on in dad's case.For the past few days, he noticed Jacklyn had been acting weird, like she's trying to tell him something but each time he tries to get close to know what actually is the problem, something comes in the way.It was either work or some important calls she needs to handle.Not that he was blaming her, no, far from that.Jacklyn is a very strong woman, stronger than most of the ladies he'd came in contact with.She's a tough up in the ass woman and loves to do things her way, never relies on anyone for anything.Like Max had told earlier, Jacklyn runs an NGO that's responsible for taking in victims of abuse and drugs especially mothers and children.He admires her for that and also heard the token Mr Baird had given her for the art exhibition to the NGO.Such a charitable act.He took his phone and dialed her number, it was all directed to voicemail, like it’d been since after the weekend.She’d been
Last Updated: 2023-08-01
Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTEEN "His girlfriend?" Jacklyn asked turning to Jake,He still had the angry expression and from looks, he could tear Natasha apart.Jacklyn was more confused because, Jake had never told her about his ex girlfriend.Yes, she knew he must have had several girlfriends in the past unlike her who’d had a dating life, but with Natasha Collins, who turned out to be a new caster @Good Morning New York, she knew she stood no chance against her."Jake, what's going on here?” She asked averting her gaze from the cute blonde to Jake, "Jacklyn dear, you should know that....." Jake walked up to her and took her hand, making her look away from Natasha who’s called her,“Don't listen to her Jacky, we’re done.” Then he turned full face to Natasha, his face mad with anger and disgust."Get out of my house Tasha.” He ordered her.He was spitting fire and was hell on going ballistic on her if she didn’t leave.The last time he checked, they ended on a very bad terms as he saw her with another guy and
Last Updated: 2023-07-28
Chapter: CHAPTER FOURTEEN After it was settled that Sam would be the one debiting the money in Regina's stead.A few days after Jacklyn came back for Arizona, Lionel returned as planned, that way no one should be able to link their trip to Arizona or then being together."Jacky why weren't you taking your calls?" Max asked annoyed when he came into the office and saw Jacklyn sitting comfortably on her seat, her eyes fixated on the files she was flapping its pages.Jacklyn stood up immediately and gave him an apologetic smile as she walked towards him."I'm so sorry bestie.We weren't allowed to use phone during the trip.My dad was insisting about us being work free during the trip so our phone were confiscated." She lied.Actually she hadn't picked their call in case any one was to trace her calls to know her actual whereabouts.She wasn't going to take chances."So, how was the trip?" Max asked her after she gave her delusional explanation.She smiled,"It was awesome.My brother is rapidly recovering a
Last Updated: 2023-07-19
Chapter: CHAPTER 13 "I'll forgive you on a condition that you divorce Miranda once this election is over but till then we're still cool but divorced." Regina said to him.Lionel cupped her cheeks,"I'll do as you say.Immediately after the election, I’m signing the divorce papers and officially clearing off the divorce between the both of us." He said to her.Regina smiled at him,"For now, you're pardoned and your sins are....."The door opened and Jacklyn rushed into the room,"Mom!Dad!" She called excitedly as she ran to hug them.They let her joined the hug while Sam walked into the room with crestfallen look on his face."Were you eavesdropping?" Regina asked Jacklyn shyly and she nodded,"Couldn't help not peeping and eavesdropping when I saw dad hugging you." She confessed, both her parents laughed as they held her and themselves closer to each other.Oh at least, my parents are back together.She sighed within herself. Before Lionel and Jacklyn would return to New York, he told Regina abo
Last Updated: 2023-07-17
Chapter: CHAPTER 12After planning the whole trip,It was concluded between Jacklyn, Lionel, Regina and Marshal Bates that Lionel would leave in a public flight under the name of Barry Whites and he's going to leave a few days before Jacklyn would.Then also, Sam was personally going to come get him from the airport to avoid him been seen by any other person.Jacklyn was excited with the plan and was so keen to go, but her problems was Jake.What she was going to tell him?If she tells him she was going on a trip with her parents, he would want to try make her bring him along and she wasn't ready to telling him about her family.So she lied to him that she was going for her brother's routine checkup and also an art exhibition, all in Nebraska and her whole family was coming along."I would love to come but....""You don't have to worry love,I'll be back before you know it." She said to him lying beside him and his arms wrapped around her."Take care of yourself and always remember that I love you okay."
Last Updated: 2023-07-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 11After spending four days at Jake's family home in Hudson, Jacklyn and Jake drove back to Brooklyn late Sunday night. It was so late, she’d to spend the night at Jake's. Since she'd missed going out with her father for Friday night dinner, she decided to go see him on Monday night after work. "Hey dad. Good evening." She greeted him when the man showed up. He walked towards her with a smiling face and when he got close, he embarrassed her in a warm hug. "I miss you so much." He said pecking her both cheeks. "How was your trip? Hope everything went well?" He asked her as they disengaged and settled down. "Thing went well as expected. Jake's family were very nice people. For once I wished ours was like that, with me, you and mom, all three of us living together." She said with a somewhat gloomy expression. "It’s going to be so. That's why I want to ask you a favor." He beseeched her while Jacklyn put on a more serious expression. "What's it dad?" She asked him, "I want to me
Last Updated: 2023-07-11
Chapter: CHAPTER 8 Two weeks later, Keira was in police's custody, awaiting the court trial which was about a month away. The news of her being the prime suspect in Xander's murder had spread out like a wild fire. It was the top news in all the media houses and new channels in Boston."Son of A list business man and heir to the Williamson's empire, Xander Williamson, killed by his nineteen year old girlfriend, Keira Logan."That was the top search on the Internet. Both local and international news channels were anchoring updates on the case.Keira tried pleading not guilty, but it was invalid, especially after the gun whose bullets were found in Xander's body, was extracted from her belongings a few days after the arrest was made.She was bewildered and she blatantly denied ownership to the gun and swore she'd never used nor seen the gun before, but no one believed her.It was as if someone was working in the shadows, to get her in jail for a crime she'd not committed.She thought about gettin
Last Updated: 2023-05-09
Chapter: CHAPTER SEVEN Keira was dumbfounded and frazzled, it felt like her whole world was crashing down, right in front of her. No...it wasn't possible. This can't be true. They must be mistaken. There must've been a mistake somewhere. It wasn't her Xander they'd seen. It wasn't him. She was with him last night and of course, it wasn't in best situation, but he was there, alive and breathing. He told her to go home with Drew, that he needed some time alone. It isn't possible he would turn up dead just several hours later. She opened her mouth to say something, but no words could come out. She'd a lot of questions and arguments, but her brain couldn't fathom anything for her to say at that moment. She was completely dumbfounded. "Are you sure he was the one?" Elvira, who was still recovering from the shock, questioned no one in particular. "And why would you ever think it was Keira who was responsible for his death?" She queried them still, shocked they could think such of her. "Keira
Last Updated: 2023-05-04
Chapter: Chapter 6 Keira tried to free her arm from Xander's grasps, but it was mostly impossible as his grip on her was strong. However, the grip whatever he'd taken had on him, was way stronger."Xander, you can't do this to me. You're my friend, remember?" She tried talking sense into him, wriggling her arm and sobbing, but he was clouded by a thick fog of lust and alcohol, her pleas couldn't penetrate into."Xander...""Shut the fuck up and strip!" He roared authoritatively, pushing her against the rock. Keira winced in pain as her back came in contact with the hard rock.The environment was calm, dark and almost lonely, except for the sleeping ducks in the lake. They'd walked several yards away from the party spot, so if she cried, the possibility of anyone hearing her and coming to her rescue, was a five out of a hundred."Xander, please don't do this to me." She begged him relentlessly, her eyes clouded with tears as she fought him off.She couldn't allow him to do this to her. She co
Last Updated: 2023-02-15
Chapter: Chapter 5 Three months later, Keira has forgotten about the party incident with Andre and his friends. She moved on with her life, returning to her normal cycle; work, school, and home. She avoided Shakira and her cliques like a plague, shying away from every frivolous gathering Elvira invited her to, drowning herself in her academics and her work.Surprisingly, Xander dropped by the cafeteria where she was working two weeks later, with a copy of Tully and an apology note, apologizing for his and his friends I'll attitude towards her, during the frat party.She did try rejecting the book, but he was assertive and threatened to cause a scene if she doesn't accept his acknowledgment."I just want us to be friends. Platonic friends per se." He'd fessed with her when she queried his motives behind the sudden attention on her. "You're different from the other girls I've been with and very special too. I just want to be your friend and nothing more attached to it." He'd reassured her. Although
Last Updated: 2023-02-15
Chapter: Chapter 4 Keira traveled down the corridor, still shackled with the thoughts of what she'd done earlier.She'd called Andre sir and she bet he must've heard her. Everyone in the room must've heard her. Bet they are calling her all sorts of names now, laughing their guts out.She's never going back there. Not like anyone would notice her absence.They'll be too engrossed in their fun game or listening to Xander and Cole's tales about being cavalier playboys, to notice her absenteeism.They both should've passed out as twins, rather than Cole and Aiden. The latter is calmer, more elusive, and earmarked, while Cole, on the other hand, is wild and boisterous.Well, good for them. She was probably gonna stay out here and watch the wild orgies until it was time for them to go home.She located the bathroom exactly where Andre had directed her and she pushed the door open, only to be welcomed by a somber and gloomy room, devoid of light.Keira was confused, so stepped out to reassure her
Last Updated: 2023-02-15
Chapter: Chapter 3 The drive to the frat house was the longest twenty minutes of Keira's life. She has never felt more apprehensive and agitated in her entire life as she did during those twenty minutes.It was like a twenty-minute-long visit to hell, in a staring challenge with the devil. Xander, as Kimberly had introduced him, kept throwing her sinister glares from the rearview mirror and he pretended as if he was just meeting her for the very first time when he went ahead to ask her how Camden University was treating her.She couldn't tell if he was playing mind games with her or if he loathed her guts for laying hands on his friend, but didn't want to say anything yet.She was very uncomfortable and edgy, but neither Elvira nor Kimberly noticed because Xander was an expert player. Without any hassle, he played the nice and chivalrous gentleman to Elvira and Kimberly, while dishing her the deadliest glares, through the rearview mirror.She was more terrified about meeting Andre at the party. If
Last Updated: 2023-02-15
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