Lauren found herself outside the Lucious Mendez 's Mansion alone, she didn't know which way to go, it was too dark already. She looked around her, and all she could see was darkness. Lucious had watched her leave the mansion, when he could have helped her get to the hospital. Not like she asked him to take her, since he is still angry with her, she just asked that he asked one of his guards to help her, but he refused, and now she is outside, all alone, and scared, unsure of which way to go. She decided to call Pamela, thankfully, she didn't leave her phone behind, she had held it tight, amidst the chaos. she would call her, and she would come and get her.She dialed her number, and she picked up immediately."This is the first time you are calling me by this time of the night, since like forever. I hope you have gotten the message from the hospital, because that was why I was calling earlier". She says."That's not true, and yes I got the message from the hospital, which is why I
While in the car, she avoided looking at him, but she could feel his eyes on her, since he isn't the one driving, somehow, he wasn't staring at her, like he is about to hit her, he was staring at her, like he cares about her, and it meant a lot to her. She wants to feel like a baby, even if it is for once, she didn't want to appear too strong all the time. She have been striving all her life, running from one corner of the world to the other, trying to take care of everybody,she would really love for someone to take care of her, and for Lucious Mendez to come through for her like that meant a lot to her. She turned to face him, but he was quick to look away, She clears her throat, and asked."Please where are we going? She expected him to answer, but he only brought out his phone to show him an image of where he was taking her. The image was not just the hospital, but also, the image of her mother. "You know this person right? We are going to see her". Lauren was shocked, and she open
Lucious was too tired, by the time they got home, or so Lauren thought, because he didn't say a word to her, he just went straight into the room. She wanted to go into her room, but she didn't want to disobey him, he had told her, she would spend the night with him, because he might have needs, so she followed quietly into the room, by the time she got there, Lucious was already in bed, and even snoring, she contemplated going back to her room so she could have a bed to herself, but after thinking hard about it, she shook her head against it. She just wouldn't like to offend him, at least, not tonight. She moved slowly until the bathroom, as she wash off the cold hands of those thugs on her, with a hot water. As she bath, she was trying to think of her mother, and how things were with her, but her mind, kept going back to the thugs, and what they had wanted to do to her. All her life as a psychiatric nurse, she had never had to experience anything as crazy as that, she had never felt
Lauren woke up abruptly, and noticed she was completely naked. She wasn't drunk or on anything when it had happened last night, she had been in her right senses, but her annoyance, were just that she had lost her virginity to someone, who may never know, what he took from her, and he would always call her by the name of his ex wife.Lauren looked around her, and noticed he was still sleeping, she gently, got off the bed, got into the nighty, rushed into the bathroom, got a sponge, and cleaned up the blood stains she noticed on the bed, seeing that he is still sleeping, she left the room. Since he isn't going to call her by her name, it is best he also doesn't remember what happened between them last night. She had her bath, and changed into one if the new cloth they got for her, she made breakfast and settled to eat, when she heard the door bell. Thinking it must be Mr Mendez, she rushed to get the door, but to her surprise, Cynthia is the one at the door."Good....". She tries to say
Cynthia continued to cry, she didn't like the idea of Lucious asking Lauren to just leave, when he could have hurt her. She didn't want to believe he actually has a soft spot for Lauren, but then, Lucious had acted as though he had a thing for Sydney, but the way he hit her, no one could ever see that as love, especially her, because even while married to Sydney, she was able to get Lucious to sleep with her many times, and he only stopped visiting her, a year ago, when she called to know what happened, he told her, he wanted to focus on his marriage. A tale Cynthia found very funny. "Why have you come Cynthia? he asked, looking away, not looking directly at her., but she pushed his face, so he is looking into her eyes." Lucious, it is I, you don't have to sound so formal with me. I know you never stopped loving me, and I never stopped loving you too. I guess I realized how much you mean to me, after you married Sydney, but because she isn't meant for you, fate took her away, but
Lauren and Cynthia were now alone in the house. Lauren came out of the room as soon Lucious was out. She glared at Cynthia with hate and so much anger in her eyes. From the little she has gathered, Cynthia doesn't want Lucious wholeheartedly, yet, she doesn't want any other woman to be with him happily. she parades herself as the only woman, Lucious have truly been in love with."What are you still doing here, she asked her, looking her directly in the eye. Cynthia was angry about her attitude, because even Sydney never responded to her, nor talk back at her, she was scared of her, and she always knew that her husband Lucious was into her."I think I overestimated you, you seem to have something that keeps drawing him to you, and he doesn't want to hurt you, but I promise you, I will do everything in my power, to make sure, he divorces you. After all, this marriage was built on lies and deceit". She says, then hissed. Lauren watch her leave, happy that she had left, and hoping to s
Early the next day, Lauren woke up, hoping to do something better with her time, she had been sulking and crying all through the night, she hope for a better day, that wouldn't have anything to do with Lucious. And somehow, she have her day figured out. She would give him his medication as usual, make the meal since he has asked aunt Michelle to stop again, wanting her to do all the chores in the house. Then she would read books, to keep her brain alive, until they decide to pay her fees, after all, it was part of what they promised her.She got up and looked herself in the mirror, but all she could see was Lucious behind her, holding her close, just like he did, the other night.She wants to hate him so much, but she doesn't know what reason to give herself, she still blames herself for what happened, and since he has made it clear that it was a mistake, it is best she forgets him. As soon as she came out of her room, Lucious was already up, and he had a file in hand, waiting for h
Cynthia was so angry, that even after hitting her legs, to get his attention, he didn't even look that concerned. She had to pull him by the face, and he turned to inquire why she did that, and that was when she spoke with so much hurt in her heart."Why were you looking at her like that? She inquires, jealously."What sort of question is that? and what are you doing here anyway? Aren't you working today? Cynthia looked shocked, he had never spoken to her that way before, not even when she broke up with him, he had always been more interested in pleasing her, especially because of something she has on him, but now he was speaking back at her, as though she mean nothing to him. She couldn't stop acting stubborn and mean, but for that time, she had to come down, and speak calmly to him, she has always had something against him, something she uses, which have never failed. though she didn't want to go straight into telling him her mind or using her usual threat, she decided to start with
Lauren spent the next few hours at her mother's bedside, her heart filled with both relief and confusion. Mrs Fonder's health was steadily improving, which should have made Lauren very happy and less bothered about other things, but her mind kept wandering to Lucious. She couldn't wait to be back home with him. She couldn't wait to have him close to her, to have him pin her to the wall and kiss her by force. The way he left earlier felt abrupt, almost as if he were avoiding her.Mrs Fonder kept looking at her daughter, wondering why she looked so distant and unhappy."Lauren, you seem distracted", she said softly, her voice, though weak, yet filled with motherly intuition.Lauren forced a smile, brushing back her mother's hair. "I'm just glad you are okay mom".Her mother gave her a knowing look. " I know you are glad I am okay, but I feel your worry look has more to do with Lucious". Upon hearing his name, Lauren's cheeks flushed. "Why would you think so mom? She asked, but Mrs Fon
The next morning, Lauren woke to the sound of her mother's weak voice calling her name. "Lauren". Her eyes shot open, as she rushed to her mother's side, she waited all night to hear her call her name, but she seem to be too weak, whoever that Pamela had been, Lauren wish to crush her like a grape. "Mom! You are awake! She cries, tears of relief streaming down her face."She took me, I didn't know who she was, but she took me to a very dark place, and wouldn't even let me sleep nor drink, I thought I would die, I thought I would never get to see you again". She kept going on and on, while Lauren could only cry openly."Whoever she is, she will pay for what she did to you, but don't worry, you are never going to be placed in the dark again". Lauren assured her, and she let out a faint smile."He said so too". She responded, and Lauren wondered whom she was talking about."I...I saw him. Lucious. He brought me here, he told me he would deal with the Lady. That kady seem to want Lucious
Lucious walked through the hospital's sterile halls, his footsteps slow and deliberate, but his thought wavering as he tries to understand why he feels the way he feels for Lauren, when he should actually be glad that she doesn't feel the same way, which will enable him to let go for her, as soon as possible. As he walked in, he couldn't shake the memory of Lauren's kiss. It had been brief, unexpected and laced with emotions, perhaps that is what he wants his heart to believe, perhaps she was just grateful, but there was something deeper in the way her lips pressed against his. His head, trying to push the though aside. It wasn't the time to overthink.Why should he over think a simple kiss, when they had done more than kissing, they have had sex couple of times, and she had really loved it, they had both loved it, so why should a simple quick and simple kiss, make him feel that way?As he reached the hospital lobby, his phone buzzed. It was a call from one of his men."Sir, Cynthia h
Cynthia sat on the cold hard floor, her eyes darting from one indifferent face to another. The weight of her betrayal hung in the air like a suffocating fog. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she pleaded, "please Lucious, listen to me, I didn't know they will go this far, I was just clouded by anger". But her cries, fell on deaf ears, and even the men that is supposed to be heren, turned away, their disgust, evident on their faces and in their actions.Meanwhile, Lucious stood at the entrance, his gaze, fixated on the stretcher carrying Mrs Fonder. His heart clenched at how frail she looked, her pallor a stark contrast to the lively, though sick, but lively woman he once met, and have had the opportunity to speak with. With worry in his eyes, and fear that she might not make it, he ordered his me to clear the path and rush her to the hospital. He knew Lauren would be there, but he needed to ensure, that her mother was stable before bringing them together. He owe her that much, since o
By the time they arrived at the designated location, the phone rang again. This time,the voice on the other end sounded sharper, colder. "You have less than nineteen hours now", the caller growled. "And just so you know, I am very serious, you have enough time to speak with your billionaire husband, because once it gets to fifteen hours, i will start making her scream, your choice dear".Lucious's lips curved into a smile, but his eyes held no humor, just a calculated determination. He turned to his men and gave a subtle nod. "We are close", he murmured. "Too close for that bastard to realize what's coming". His voice dropped to a steely whisper as he added, "This is going to be war".He made a quick decision and pulled out his phone. "Track this call", he ordered one of his men, who instantly got to work on his laptop. Meanwhile, the number they thought he was dialing, was that if the kidnapper that have been calling, but he dialed that of Cynthia. A number he hadn't called for mont
Mrs fonder opened her eyes hours later in a dark room, and she could only wail. "I hate the dark, please bring the light, I hate the dark". Her voice attracted some thugs to her, who immediately shut her mouth with a robe, and she could no longer make a loud sound, she still struggled, until she passed out again. "What is the plan, this woman might die here? One of the thugs asked Cynthia, who also, doesn't seem to know what the plan is."If she dies, I don't care, I just want to hurt that bitch. She thinks she could just come into Lucious's life, and make any difference. If she only knows half the things I did to Sydney, she wouldn't try to double cross me ever again. I want to teach her a lesson, a lesson she will never forget in a hurry". She expressed with anger, written all over her face."This is you getting angry, over a man, but your anger, has nothing to do with us. We are here for the money, so if there is no plan, I don't think we are useful here, which means, you have to
Pamela, who recently just started dating someone, learnt about the incident, and she started calling Lauren, but she wasn't taking her call. She didn't want to tell her friend about the guy until she was sure, but she would still not tell her anything, especially with the news saying her mother was kidnapped. When someone finally took the call, Pamela was not too surprised, hearing Lucious's voice."Do you ever allow the owner of the phone make use of her phone? She asked sarcastically, referring to the other time, when he took the call."She cannot take her call right now, and that is why I am taking it for her". The usual vibe of mockery she use to get in his tone was replaced with sadness, so she had to ask."Is she okay? She was very worried."She was knocked down by an incoming vehicle, she is in the hospital, and she hasn't opened her eyes since then". No matter how much Lucious tries to sound like the hard guy everyone knows him to be, he still finds himself breaking down, just
Lauren woke up in a sweat. She didn't seem to be aware of her environment, she looked around her, and breathed hard, then she looked out her window, it was dark everywhere, no one was insight. She could feel her eyes swollen from crying, and her heart aching from worrying too much, Therefore, she decided that she was going to go to the sick home, her mother was supposed to have left there anyways, but she just wanted to be sure, of her complete healing. She wiped the tears that found it way out, believing that she would find her no matter what, she tells herself that she would go to the sick home, and demand for her mother.There is no way, they will tell her, they don't know what happened. The more she thought about it, the more her tears stream down. She wouldn't leave everything to Lucious, but as soon as she opened the door, she was stopped by Lucious, who have been busy, making calls all through.One look at him and she could already tell that, he was also worried."It is late i
61It was the persistent call on Lauren's phone, that distracted their evening. She initially didn't want to take the call, because she didn't want anything distracting them, but with the way her phone kept ringing, she knew she would have to take the call. One look at Lucious, who also didn't want any distraction, but knew the call must be important, he nodded for her to get her phone, while he lay back admiring her, and touching her hair. She has made his day, and somehow, he feels he could actually start anew with her. While still admiring her, her next reaction, caused him to sit up."What is it? he asked, looking so worried. She had just taken a call, and she looks like she just lost a kidney. Lauren, didn't know how to tell him what just happened, though she knows she is going to have to tell him, but it was too heavy for her. She started breathing hard, panting as though she had been running for a while. Lucious places his hands on her chest to help her calm down, but she he