Matilda, and the girls, strode into the living room. They just got back from school, but none of them was happy."Freshen up, and come have lunch, don't stay long or sleep off." Matilda announced, but none of them responded."Grandma, did Daddy come over after we left for school?" Zarah asked, and she halt.Matilda knits her brow's. 'Why would he come over when he knows they went to school' She thought."No, why? Did something happen?" She asked, getting fascinated."He promised to come check on us when he is less busy, but he hasn't shown up." Lailah responded."I think he is busy, and you girls should stop making it look like it's obligatory. He is not your daddy, stop making it appear that it's his duties. I don't even know why you call him daddy."Matilda's statement hurt them, they never got to call someone dad, and the thought of it makes them sad."Grandma, he is not complaining, and he loves it when we call him daddy. Besides, we never had someone to call dad, if he had not le
Xavier pulled up in the hospital parking, and quickly step down from the car. Alex called him on his way to the hospital, so instead of making inquiries about the hospital Hilda was taken, he drove to the direction Alex gave him.As soon as he was out, he strides to the passenger's seat, opened the car door, and helped the girl's out."Daddy, is this the hospital Hilda was brought to?" Aliyah asked."Yes, you heard uncle Alex on the phone, she's inside, let's quickly go and see her."He held their hands, they turned on their heels, and marched to the entrance. Xavier took them to the VIP ward. Immediately they strode inside, they saw Matilda and Alex parading."Grandma, Grandma." Lailah Called out, and ran up to her. Matilda was astounded to see them, until her gaze landed on Xavier."Why are you girl's here? I thought I told you to stay at home?" Matilda scolded, and continued. "Mr Xavier, I apologize for causing you trouble, I had to leave them at home.""It's okay, I'm thrilled to
11:10pmAfter much persuasion, and bribery, the bar manager cajoled to Tyler quest, and told him everything about Charlotte, and why she halt from coming to the bar to sing.He was heartbroken when the manager told him she works at the Xi Group, his memory of the times he saw her crept into his head. He thought she looks familiar, but because she had nothing on her face, he pushed the thought aside.Tyler used the exit, and slowly strode back to the car. He hopped into the passenger's seat, and face palm himself."How did it go, were you able to convince the manager? What did he say?" Bryan asked, getting ready to start the car.Tyler groaned, and hit the car door, which made Bryan look at him in fright."If you don't spill it out, there's no way I will find out, stop getting worked up, and talk.""I messed up, I should have been more careful with my words, I can't believe I have to find out like this.""Okay, I will just assume I understand. Let's quickly stop by the supermarket, and
They arrived a few minutes later, and scampered into the hospital. Bryan was already at the entrance waiting for their arrival, covered in blood.Immediately he sighted them striding inside, he ran up to them, and pulled Xavier into a hug."Where is he? How did it happen? Which son of a bitch did this to him?" That was Xavier's first question, that got the audience attention, but they did not care."They took him in for surgery. He was bleeding, and the knife was still stuck inside him, I couldn't remove it." Bryan breath out in a State of perplexity. His body shivering from the incident, and his eyes getting heavier, as he tries to stay awake."We should all go and wait, let's not lose hope, Tyler is a strong man, he will be fine." Mr Xi said, even though he was getting weak within.Bryan looked at Xavier, and he nodded with the hope of what his father just said will happen.They walked to the surgery room, and sat in the waiting area. Six eyes, glued to the exit, waiting for the doc
Immediately they were gone, a few of the guard's hurried to the gate, and locked it from inside, with the fear of them returning to eliminate the rest of them.As they fought with Pablo, Antonio hid his wife, and has been watching from the window frame. The sound of groaning, and shouting woke them up, until he looked over the window and saw his guards in a fight, and most of them had been killed.He strode to where he hid his wife, and opened up the wardrobe, holding firmly to the door for her to come out."They're gone, you can come out." He said, and spread his hands out for her.Jane did not budge, she was still clutching tightly to her legs, her hands wrapped around it, with her head underneath her legs."I can't believe you can be this scared, yet you keep backing my brother for his wrongdoing."She hissed, and unwrapped her hands from her leg, slowly lifting her head up to look at him. She stared daggers at him for a while, before she hurried to the window frame, and scanned th
There was still enough time before Charlotte could get to the office, so she decided to take a stroll, watch the busy road, before she hails a cab to her destination.On her way, she fell deep in thoughts. She has been anticipating to tell her mother the truth about the girl's father, and also tell her she is dating Xavier.But unbeknownst to her, Xavier already asked for Matilda's consent to date her, which she gave him her blessings.She also thought she should inform Xavier that the girls are his kids, but she don't know how or where to start from, she's scared he might push her away.The thought of all the secret she held within has been stealing her peace of mind, and is beginning to make her depressed.Charlotte got to the last bus stop and halt, she saw a cab coming forward and quickly pulled her hands out to stop him."I'm heading to Xi company." She said, immediately, he halt."Get in." The cab driver responded, and she quickly hopped into the passenger's seat.A few minutes
Later that night, a snare to capture Mr Cho has been prepared, and they are just waiting for him to show up to the address they gave him.Xavier was seated, regrets engulf him, thinking about Tyler. Even though it wasn't his fault Tyler died, he blames himself for it, and it has taken a toll on him.Since last night, he hasn't returned home to eat or take his bath. All he has done is thinking of Tyler, and how his mother would be feeling over his death.Just in a day he has become thin, and his skin is looking pale, which is unlike him to look unkempt."Master, you got a notification." Jasper informed, and stretch the phone to him."What notification? From whom?""It's from the Ms, Ms Charlotte.""I will call her later, we have to capture Mr Cho tonight.""Master, don't you think you're worrying excessively? You're not the cause of Mr Tyler's death.""How Is my mother doing?" Xavier asked, changing the topic. Jasper has been trying to make him feel better. He has tried to tell him not
Family and Friends, all cladded in black outfits, watching the deceased in the coffin. The priest was done praying, and it was time to bid their final goodbyes to him. The mother of the deceased, alongside her sister Margaret, has been crying non-stop. Mr Xi has tried to console them, but it wasn't working. Bryan buried his gaze in the ground, holding back his tears.Family and friends who came to pay their last respect to the deceased slowly began to walk forward, some drop flowers and return to the congregation, while other's murmur to themselves, before dropping some flowers.It went on for about some minutes, and it was time for the deceased to be buried. Xavier didn't show up, and Nadiyah who came with Matilda, Alex, and Alley, got worried.Charlotte had told them last night that he will be there to pay his respect, but she hasn't seen him. The reason she came was because she wanted to see him.She got curious, and tapped on Matilda's hands, diverting her attention to her."Grand
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