The next day.The maids scurried to the dinning to clear the table immediately the girls were done eating. Margaret ordered they stay behind until the girls were done having breakfast, which they did as instructed.They excuse themselves, hurried to the room to get their bags for school, before heading to the parking. As they dashed into the room, Bryan strode out of the room next to the room they entered. He led his way downstairs, thinking they were already in the living room waiting for him. But to his surprise, he found his brother and Alex having a conversation. He raised his brows at his brother, but Xavier just shrugged and pointed up the stairs with a smile etched on his face. Bryan took a look at his wristwatch, and back to the stairs."You're late for school, what are you girls still doing upstairs? Jasper is waiting for you." Bryan called out to them, and soon they came running down the stairs."Careful there, you would rather not bruise your legs." Alex said, smiling as
"I think that's all you need to sign, I will assign my men to release him immediately I'm done, before the end of today he will be out of here."A smile appeared on Mr Xi's face, he nodded, and heaved a light sigh. "Alright, but can I see him before I leave? I would like to have a word with him.""Sure, please take him to Mr Antonio's cell." He ordered one of the men standing in his office.The figure nodded, and led Mr Xi out of the office. They stride pass some few cells, and soon they halt in front of his cell.Mr Xi thanked him, and watched him leave, before he turned to his brother."You're still worried about me, even after sending me here?" Antonio asked, with a smirk on his face, not looking in his direction."You still believe I sent you here? I'm sure you haven't forgotten Liam is out for revenge, he might have been the one who sent you here."Antonio burst out laughing, he rose and turned to face his brother, striding towards him."Oh please, Liam is out for revenge has not
The girl's strode to the computer room to wait for jasper to come pick them up, instead of staying at the waiting area. They march into the room, found it was empty, and a few of the desktops were turned on, which got them pondering if someone was in the room, and had to step out."Uncle doesn't leave the desktops turned on when he is not in here, why today?" Lailah asked, still looking around."Perhaps some teachers were here and just step out for a moment, who knows." Aliyah responded, and shrugged with hands out in the air for support."You think so? But why is his laptop on? He must be working." Hilda said, pointed over at his laptop, and they marched to it.Zarah seem uninterested in whatsoever they were doing, she just hunted for a spot close to his laptop, and sat down while they waited for jasper."Let's take a look at what he is doing." Mariyah said, and lean closer, going through the details on the screen."It looks like uncle is digging into someone, but what for?" Waliyah
Charlotte bolted off the bed when she heard noises downstairs. For the past two days, she has been anticipating telling Lorenzo to allow her go chop for new clothes.Even though he got her some few pieces of new clothes, they turned out not to be her taste.Charlotte has been thinking of a way to escape, but nothing seemed to be coming to her head, until recently, she thought of using the bar as an excuse.She thought she should ask him to let her go shop for some skimpy wears, and immediately he allows her to go, she would carry out her plans.Ever since she began working at the bar, she has been using a two different skimpy outfits to sing every night, and has gotten tired of repeating same clothes.She thought if she comes up with an excuse to shop, he would allow her to go since it's for his benefits, and when he does, she will proceed with her plans.She slowly led her way to the door, and quietly pushed it open. She spun to her both sides, when she didn't see anyone coming, she
Xavier arrived at his duplex where Pablo has been receiving treatment, from Alex's doctor friend who works at a psychiatric hospital. He marched into the house, and hurried towards Pablo. He was laying on the floor with a chain tied over his legs and hands.Xavier painstakingly scans his features, Pablo looks thin and pale. He also has some bruises on his lips."I was about to call you over, what took you so long?" Alex asked, and marched closer to him."I'm sorry, I had a meeting with the employees, there's so much that needed my attention. Moreover, Ms Evelyn has been doing her best, the work is much on her, I had to do others to ease things for her."Xavier rose and spun around to face him, while the doctor continued to check the progress of his health."You must be tired, do you still have other things at the office?""Yes, Ms Evelyn requested to have a discussion with me regarding something, and I have to meet with your sugar mummy later."Alex chuckled but didn't push it, he kne
The giant hurriedly stepped out of the shop and vigorously grabbed Charlotte's hands in his, making her staggered, heading to the ground, but he was quick to hold her.Immediately Charlotte regained her posture, she shoved his hands away, and picked up her bag that fell to the ground. She noticed they were standing inches away from each other, and had to move away from him. "What is your problem?" Why do you have to grab me like that? Do you have a problem with me?" Charlotte breathes out frustrated."I asked you to pick out more cloths, do you have to make me return to pick those outfits for you?" He queried, pointing at the store. Charlotte opened the car door and placed the bag inside. She gazed at him and shook her head."You know what? Forget it, I don't need them anymore, let's just go, I'm exhausted." She got into the car, and closed her eyes.Her heart thumped loudly in her chest. What if he had caught her? What if he got a hint of what she meant by those clothes? She would
They arrived at the location Scott directed them to, and met a few of the cops outside the apartment, using a long yellow tape to barricade passerbys from coming closer.Alex quickly steps out of the car, leaving Xavier behind. He approached a male cop and exchanged pleasantries with him, before asking further questions."Is this Ms Norah's apartment?""Yes, her neighbor called to notify us of what happened, but before we got here with the emergency van, she was dead.""Where is your senior? Mr Scott, I want to speak with him.""Please a minute, I will have to go get him, no one is allowed to pass."Alex nodded, and watched him turn on his heels."She must have been struggling to make a leaving." Xavier said from behind, but Alex did not respond. He understands Xavier must have said that because of how the environment looks like.A few minutes into waiting, the male cop returned with Scott, and excused himself."I had to call you immediately, we got a call from her neighbor." Scott sa
"You should get some rest, let's spend some time together, I have wronged you, and want to make it up to you." Jane whispered, as she massages her husband's shoulders.Antonio had a smile at the corner of his lips, he was happy he got to be with his wife again. He lifts his hands and placed it on hers, making her halt from the massage."You have not wronged me, okay? I have been a horrible husband to you, I should be the one apologizing." He squeezes her hands lightly, and she chuckled."Okay, fine, but are you sure you want to make it up to me? You have to keep to your words.""I will do anything for you, but don't just include my brother in it, I'm still going to get my company and houses." He responded, and made her quickly pulled her hands out of his, and stood up."When is this ever going to stop? You just got released, and you're already thinking of fighting him? When will you accept your father left nothing for you?" She yelled at him, astound at her outburst."I can see you be
ONE YEAR LATERToday marks exactly one year since they lost Antonio. Also, Mr Xi's sentence ends today. Xavier, Alex, and the girls stood outside the prison waiting for him to stride out of the gate.They stood there with smiles on their faces waiting for him, and soon the gate slowly crept open, expecting him to march out, but no one came out.Zarah spun to the back, and looked up to Xavier, "Daddy, why is no one coming out?" She asked, perplexity laced over her face.The other girls quickly turned around with the same look, waiting for his response. "Ahh, I'm not certain, but let's wait, if he doesn't come out in the next five minutes, we will go inside.""There he comes…" Hilda yelled, pointing at him, and they all ran up to him with excitement. Alex and Xavier beamed, turned on their heels and followed the girls behind."Good morning father." Alex greeted, and Mr Xi let go of the girls, and pulled him into a hug."Alex, I'm thrilled to see you are in good health, your father must b
The Lawyers defended their client's base on the little evidence they got, and there made up stories. It went on for about two hours, and the judge's just listened, while writing down some note.Thirty minutes later, the lawyer's rested their cases. The magistrates whispered to themselves, and one of judges cleared his voice to talk."Before I give my Verdict, Mr white, I have a question for your client." He said, and continued."Mr Salvador, the evidence we have here shows that you murdered Ms Arya. My question here is: What was her offense? You were keen for revenge, what those her death got to do with your revenge?"Salvador's lawyer abruptly stood up to defend him, but one of the judge's quickly hit the desk to shut him up."The question is directed to your clients and not you, sit down." The lawyer respected himself, and sat down while they waited for him to talk.Five minutes into waiting, Salvador couldn't utter a word. He has so many regrets, even after everything, he did not su
TWO DAY'S LATERThe incessant knock from the house gate got Charlotte's attention from the girl's room. She paused and listened, to be sure it was from their gate, but the knock never came, which made her shrugged and got back to picking out clothes for the girls.Immediately she was done and turned to them, she heard the knock again. She dropped the clothes on the bed, and strode out of the room, heading to the balcony at the last stairs. You can see whoever is at the gate standing there.Charlotte got to the balcony, and came into view with Sofia and her mother standing close to the gate, and it made her heart skip. But then, the guards were outside, why were they not doing anything about it? She thought.She hurried to their bedroom, and pushed open. "The gate, she's at the gate with her mother." Charlotte rushed out.Xavier furrowed his brow's, and marched close to her. "What are you talking about? Who's at the gate? I have been hearing the knock, why are the guards not doing anyt
The girls ran up to Alley, and pulled her into a warm hug, which she instantly reciprocated. As soon as jasper reached out to her, and told her the girls were back with their Dad, Alley couldn't keep calm, and had to hurry back to the house."I have missed you girls, hope you're not hurt?" Alley asked, and they bobbed their head in response. She disentangled the hug, taking a look at their body, one after another, to be certain there's no injury on them."You must have been excited, it hasn't been long they arrived, but you're here already." Matilda said, watching her as she continues to scan their body for injuries."I miss them, Aunt, I couldn't wait to see them. Where is best?" She asked, and halt when she realized she has not seen her."They are upstairs, you know how she behaves, she got mad for missing him too much." Matilda responded, shaking her head. 'Charlotte still acts like a child' Matilda thought."I thought as much, she couldn't stop crying her eyes out. Girls, I brou
The day went by quickly, and it was almost time for their plane to depart. But before then, Xavier made sure his girls were looking neat, and clean. He bought clothes for everyone and got the cab driver a new car after selling the one Pablo came with to Miami.Xavier went far ahead, and made a second attempt to convince the cab driver to come with them to California, but he still declined. After much persuasion, he gave up and asked for his house address instead, which the driver gave him."It's time to get going, girls, are you ready?" Xavier asked. "Yes Daddy." The girls chorused excitedly."Alright, let's get going, Pablo, guide them to the plane, I will join you soon.""Bye Grandpa." They waved at the cab driver, and Pablo bowed his head in respect, before they marched to the plane."I wish you would come with us, I booked you a flight already, all you have to do is join us.""Mr Xavier, I have told you no amount of persuasion will make me change my mind. Thank you for everything
Xavier stood at the edge of the cliff looking at the giant's soak in a pool of blood. He blinked his eyes, and tears ran down his cheeks as he thought of what his daughters must have gone through.He spun around, hurried towards them and pulled them into a hug for the second time. "How are my angel's doing? Do you have any injuries? Are you hurt? Are you starving?" He rushed out, the tears still running down his cheeks.The girls disentangle the hug from him when they heard him cry. Mariyah cupped his face in her hands, and used her thump to wipe his tears."Daddy, you are a hero, you're our superhero, why are you crying when you came to save us?""I'm sorry I came late, I don't know what I would have done if I had lose you. I don't know what I would have told your mom. You girls are all we have, I can't be separated from you again. You all are my life, you are all I have gotten.""But Daddy, we are fine? You saved us. At first, we were scared this will be the end of us, not until y
The nine hours drive finally ended, though they arrived late, it was already 10am. The cab driver brought him to the hotel the GPS directed them."This is my card, that's my number, please be patient with me until I get my girls back. I will fly back to Atlanta and make sure I pay you."The cab driver looked down at his card and back to his face. "I don't think it's necessary, just give me the wristwatch, that's enough for my payment."Xavier looked down at his watch and back to the cab driver. "I'm sorry I can't give you a broken watch, if you want the watch as your token, I don't mind buying a new one for you."The cab driver stretched his hands down to his, and pulled out the watch from his hands."Don't worry, I will get it fixed, you can go now, you have to save your kids."He spun to his left, pulled out a knife from his chair, and handed it to Xavier."You don't have a weapon with you, take this, you have to protect yourself."Xavier collected it with a thank you, and stepped o
"I can't believe all this has been happening, and neither you nor father told me. How could you consent him to go out there without back-ups?" Bryan was disappointed in his parents, they kept such thing away from him.He had his doubt in days, and went ahead to contact jasper, who told him the girls have been kidnapped, and Xavier was out of California to go find them.Margaret could barely talk loud, this pass few days have been hectic for them. "Bryan, don't tell me you took the night plane just to come question me about this?" She mustered the courage to speak as loud as she could."Common mother, I have every right to question you. You call me every day and each time I ask you about him, you tell me he is fine.""I had to do that, I can't tell you what's happening, besides your father said not to let you know. How is that my fault?"Bryan heaved a loud sigh, he thought as much, it was all his father's idea, there's no reason for his mother not to tell him what was going on with th
A loud growl slipped through Xavier's lips, as he felt someone hit a heavy object on his legs. He scrunched his face, chew the pain back trying to help himself off the floor.Xavier pressed his hands on the floor for support, slowly lifting himself up. As soon he was up, the object landed on his legs, but this time he didn't growl or cry in pain.His head and legs ache extremely, but he will himself to stay strong, even though he kept feeling the legs were being ripped out of his body.Xavier lifted his head up, with a squinted eye, not able to see clearly. He opened his eyes more, and came into view with a silhouette of some men in the room."Were you planning to keep sleeping? Don't you have to save your daughters?" They mock, scanning his features disdainfully.His head was banging, but he ignored, and slowly snapped his eyes open fully. He saw three men standing in front of him, barricading him from seeing the person behind them."Who are you people? What do you want from me?" He