At an Island in Italy, stood a beautiful and magnificent resort. The nice cool hair and the view, gave a wonderful atmosphere. Standing at the rooftop, with a glass of while in his left hand and a stick of cigarettes in his right hand, was a man.Dark long hair, piercing brown eyes which was enigmatic and emitted a dark aura.He puffed a large smoke from his cigarette, enjoying the fact that it circulated through his veins. Just then, one of his trusted guards named Lucas, walked up to him. "Sir?..." "What is it Lucas?" He spoke in his hoarse voice, sipping from his glass of wine." It's time for the call..." Lucas reminded.His brows curved into a light frown as he tore his gaze away from the landscape and glanced at Lucas briefly."Make the call..." Lucas immediately pulled out a cellphone and placed a call to an unknown number as instructed.It rang to a stop and he tried again the second time and it was responded to almost immediately, her faint voice audible from the other e
"Good day Mr Huo Mingche... It's nice to meet you!" Oscar extended his hands to the Chinese Man who gladly accepted it. " Nice to meet you too Mr Oscar Williams!"They took their seats.. " So, Mr Huo, did you have a smooth flight coming down to the states? "" Yes! I must say that I love it and I quite love the view around here, it's nice and quite entertaining! "" Do not worry Mr Huo... I would specifically give you a tour once the partnership is over. I'm sure you have a lot to feed your eyes with"" I'm supper excited in that... "They both shared a laughter. "Let's get down to business Mr Huo.. " He turned to Mayra who passed a file to Mr Huo and one for him. He cleared his throat, reaching out to the file, ready for business. "Before we proceed Mr Williams.. Why don't we talk about your murder case first? Heard you lost a lot of investment deals...?"Oscar's countenance changed in an instant. His grip tightening on the file before him. The look in his eyes turned red.He h
Althea stood up, wiping the balls of sweats off her forehead as she sighed again for the uptenth time. "Gosh, I feel so thirsty..." She said, breathing heavily as though she just ran a marathon race. "Too bad we can't go on breaks, as the wardens have ordered. I really do not understand why we prisoners have to be treated as slaves? No pity at all.." That was from Nova. " It's quite unfair... I'm gradually loosing strength" Lynx chipped in, standing up and also wiping the balls of sweats off her forehead. She could see that almost all the inmates were tired but no one could do anything. As if to add to it, the sun was pretty hot today."Hey, you two.. Get back to work!!" A warden yelled at then. Althea grumbled, bending over. She didn't start weeding immediately but simply stared at her hands which were filled with dirt. Tears filled her eyes immediately... Her once beautiful nails now looks so shabby and untrimmed and.... dirty! There's no way she'd ever get used to this life
After dinner, the inmates all returned back to their various Ward. Althea waved at Nova as she retired back to hers while she and Lynx entered theirs.As soon as they stepped in, Lynx pulled Althea to her space and sat Althea down. She stood in front of Althea with hands on her waist.Althea raised a brow. "What is going on?" "Tell me something Althea.. How did you suddenly get so close to Nova? Why did you have to suggest that she be part of us?" "What? I thought you were okay with it? Asked Althea." Well? I just find it weird!!"Althea sighed, pulled Lynx to sit." She saved me from those inmates. I just think that she's nice. That's all..." "Then you could have just said a simple thank you, you didn't have to ask her to be friends with us..." Lynx said with an eye roll.Althea narrowed her eyes at Lynx, wondering why she's all worked up about Nova."Is this jealousy I see?" "What? Heck no! I'm just trying to be mindful of people you talk with!" Lynx said."Then should I be
Days turned into weeks and weeks into months and it's a year and eight months since Althea got into prison. How time flies!!! Althea woke up again after having another heartbreaking nightmare about Oscar and Katie Roland.Actually, Lynx woke her up again because she kept mumbling inaudible words and sweating in her sleep.Althea sat upright and buried her face in her palm, inhaling and exhaling deeply. It was a dream that portrayed betrayal from Oscar.Why is she constantly having dreams about him? And worst, it's always reminding her about the worst mistakes she made. "Althea..." Lynx called softly. Althea looked up, Lynx's calm gaze settled down on her."I'm sorry Lynx, I had a nightmare..." "You had a dream about Oscar again..."Nodding her head , Althea sighed deeply. "You still have a deep grudge against him don't you?" "I do, and I'll continue to..." Althea said, her voice firm and rigid, portraying the hate she had for Oscar and anything that has to do with him. "Why don
Lynx kept tapping on her thighs with her forefinger while her left leg kept hitting the ground. Meanwhile, Nova stood, her back leaned against the wall and hands folded over her chest. They were both worried sick about Althea. Althea's collapse had caught them off guard and they couldn't help but wonder what the reason could be. Their eyes were fixed at the doctor who kept doing his thing on Althea... Their time was ticking and fast approaching and they both know that any moment from now, the wardens will come take them away.They had pleaded to the warden to spend sometime with Althea and they were given just fifteen minutes."Doctor? What's going on? What's wrong with Althea!?" Lynx couldn't help but ask. The doctor did not respond immediately but rounded up with what he was doing and turned. He adjusted his glasses and asked. "Were there any signs of her being sick?" " Not at all doctor. She looked perfectly fine earlier today. We were all shocked she collapsed suddenly " No
Oscar Williams could not wait for just driver to park the car properly, he got off the car as soon as they rode into the hospital premises. He felt really anxious. Why so suddenly? When he least expected it, Katie got out of coma.It should be good news but why isn't he happy? Shouldn't he be happy that she's finally out of coma after a long time? why does he have mixed feeling? Sadness, happiness and pain... It all occupies his inner selfRegardless of his health, he ran into the hospital as fast as he could, with Mayra right behind him. As they approached the Ward Katie Roland was in, the door pulled open and the doctor stepped out. "Doctor? What happened? How is she doing?" He inquired. If an outsider sees this, then they will think that the patient in that ward is his wife, with the way he's being so concerned. "Let's talk in my office Mr Williams!!" The doctor suggested and walked ahead. Oscar followed, beckoning on Mayra to follow too. They got to the doctor's office and
Lynx swallowed hard, thinking of what next to do or say. If Nova has really seen her cellphone, then she's doomed."Nova, what are you doing here?" She asked, standing up straight but was nervous and tensed.Nova moved closer. Her eyes pinned to Lynx's bunk bed."What is it your hiding? " "Hiding? Nothing Nova, I'm not hiding anything..!" She tried to defend herself."No, I'm definitely sure I saw you putting something underneath your bed. Else, what would you be searching for underneath your bed?.." Nova was persistent and moving closer to the bed, making an attempt to lift it up.Lynx got pretty annoyed and pulled Nova away. Her forehead creasing into a deep frown."I said it was nothing, why are you being so tenacious? Can't I raise my bed whenever I want it and get it adjusted?.." Lynx snapped angrily.Nova raised her hands up in surrender, moving backwards."Sorry, you don't have to get all worked up. I just asked a simple question, yet you got so upset for someone who's clean a
Epilogue! 5 years later!! With the Mafia world burnt down to ashes, Oscar washes his hands off everything that would label him bad. He said it was a new beginning and he wants nothing but to live a peaceful life henceforth.As for the gang members, they have all settled down in their new lives. Even with the Mafia world gone, Oscar still made them live comfortable lives.He compensated everyone on his team with ten million dollars each for risking their lives and making it possible for him to achieve his goal of bringing down Phoenix.Rachel flew out of the country right away and set up a five star restaurant. Lynx got a job at Oscar's company as the heard of research and development team. Mayra retained her job as Oscar's secretary.As for Reed, He got a job with the police as a detective. Every one got a job that suited them perfectly and the rest of Oscar's men all went their separate ways.Life has been perfect!Althea went to the kitchen with her protruding tommy. She took out
" What? " Oscar exclaimed, standing up." Phoenix? The man who attempted to kill you? He's the father of your unborn child? "Althea swallowed, avoiding Oscar's gaze but she has already begun n and there's no going back. " Yes! Right after Phoenix got me out of prison, I began to develop feelings for him. I saw him as a perfect gentle man and he made me believe that he was actually a good person. I developed feelings for him and then one night, he took me out on a date and that's when... that when... "" You two decided to have sex!! " Oscar cuts her off and she shit her eyes tightly. She heard him scoff and she's sure he's probably running his fingers through his hair right now. " This is outrageous and I honestly cannot believe you could fall for Phoenix. What happened to the principles you wanted to uphold? The 'I don't want to have sex until my wedding night ' thing.... What happened to that? I could remember making advances towards you refused me, stating your principles and
The following morning, Althea dressed up as usually and got ready to head to the hospital for her weekly check up routine. Oscar insisted on going with her but asked him not to, reminding him that he had work to attend to and he can't keep being her bodyguard over such trivial issues. Oscar didn't want to but had to give in because of some emergencies that came up at work but still, he insisted that she should go with the driver, that way, he won't be worried. Althea felt relieved as that would give her the opportunity to do what she wants to. She got downstairs and met the ladies busy making plans for their vacation trip. As for Mayra, Oscar gave her two months leave since she still insists on working as his Secretary, after that, then she's free to return back but for the meantime, he wants everyone to go live their life's. Althea didn't bother interrupting the girls but simply hurriedly left. Minutes later, she was already getting impatient as the drive to the hospital was a s
Althea remained quiet as they drove back home. She kept staring out the window, lost in thoughts and and as Oscar noticed that she hasn't said a word, he turned on the music to lighten up the mood. "Are you okay?" He asked. "Hm" That was her response. "I loved what you days back there... You put Phoenix in his place.." " He deserved it and even worse. I hope he rots in hell.. " She gritted out. " He will, definitely!! " Oscar said, taking a U-turn and facing a different direction from home. Althea looked at him, wondering why he suddenly took a different turn. "Where are we going? " " I want you to meet someone.. It's senator James Grayson's young wife... I want you to see for yourself, the condition she's in"____________They drove into a penthouse and after pulling to a stop, they both stepped out and made their way in. As the got closer to a room, a plate suddenly came crashing right before them. Althea got startled as a little piece flew across her arm, causing her a lit
FEW WEEKS LATER.It's been few weeks already and Althea has been discharged from the hospital. During this period, Oscar never left her side, he has been her strength anger back bone.Everything he has done for her, both the ones she knows of and the ones she isn't aware of... all of it, she's indebted to him.On the day of her discharge, Althea thought of where to go to. She couldn't go back to her apartment either, she thought she'd just look for a way and sort things out, but Is at told her that she's going to live with him from now henceforth.At first, she rejected the idea but he insisted and having no other option, she went with him and now, she's living with him, not permanently tho... but temporarily.Once she's settled, she'd leave to find a life of her own... she doesn't want to be a bother to him.Althea stepped out of the bathroom and stood in front of the mirror, staring at her reflection.She had no idea if it's just her eyes but she noticed she added a little weight. I
Phoenix felt like the stars were on his side today. What an easy way to get rid of Althea. He'd simply just inject her and then walk out freely like nothing ever happened. By the time any one would notice, she'd be long dead... He felt like laughing out his victory as he placed the tray down and picked a particular injection from the tray, then turned to Althea was fast asleep on her bed with on of her arm slightly over her face. He moved closer to her, his smirk getting wider. "What a pity you'd have to die a slow and eat death. I would have loved to see you beg for my mercy while torturing you... But either ways, this is going to make you feel endless pains... Good bye Althea and don't worry, Oscar would be joining you soon" He said aloud, lifting the injection and making a move to inject her with it but to his surprise, the supposed Althea, turned and swiftly held his hands, and kicked him hard on his tommy and before he knew what was going on, he was already on the floor writ
Later that evening, The ladies were gone and it's just Althea and Oscar in the ward. Althea kept playing with her fingers, while biting on her lower lip while Oscar kept slicing the apples while avoiding her gaze. They are both acting awkward because of the kiss they almost shared. Yes, it's weird because at that moment, they both lost their senses. Sighing deeply, Althea thought about if they had really kissed, if only they weren't interrupted, she wished. "Oscar?.." She suddenly called before she could stop herself. "Yes!?" She suddenly went blank. Why did she call him in the first place? What was she going to say? "Nevermind!" She said, averting her gaze.. Such stupid thing to say. Silence befell them, but not for long as Oscar broke the silence. "I noticed you had fun with the ladies..." He said, trying to start up a conversation because he hated the way they kept acting. "Yes! I had fun. we talked about a lot of things and I really enjoyed it. It felt like we've known
"Girls.. Welcome!!" Althea said when the tension in in the room was getting out of hand.The ladies walked up to her, their piercing eyes not leaving hers."What in the world was happening?" Lynx exclaimed." I guess two individuals are about making out... " Rachel said jokingly. Althea's face flushed in embarrassment. "I suggest you two get a private Ward to go down memory lane... We perfectly understand that it's been years and you two need to recharge... it's totally understandable!!" Mayra commented, placing the basket she was holding down. Althea couldn't contain the embarrassment anymore ... " Stop it ladies, we really weren't doing anything.. " She defended herself but that earned a chuckle from the ladies. " It's okay with the teasing. Someone's face is about turning tomato red, we can't let it burst open! " Katie said, sitting on the Sofa, together with Mayra... Lynx sat on the bed beside Althea, holding her hand. " How are you doing Althea... Are you okay? We were so wo
Oscar shifted in his sleep as he enjoyed the feeling he was getting on his hair. It felt soothing but after thinking about it and realizing that he was still at the hospital, he jerked up to meet Althea's smiling face. For a moment, he went blank as he didn't know what to say. Deep down, he felt happy seeing her awake but the doctors words to him was still very much audible in his head. That alone made him had mixed feelings.. He didn't know what to feel at the moment, should be be happy or sad. However, he realized that what's done is done and he can't change anything or question fate. He decided to push it aside and just live by the present. Thinking about it constantly will only make him more sadder than he has been. He forced himself to smile, however, he tried to make it look sincere, for her sake and not to get her more worried. "Althea... You're awake!!" He said, reaching out for her cheeks and caressing them slightly. "Yes I am... " She said, her voice low and steady.