Nate flew back to California immediately he heard news of what happened to the guard's. As soon as they arrived at the airport, the chauffeur from the mansion was already waiting for him.They took their luggage, and strode to the exit. They met the chauffeur standing close to the car, waiting for his arrival."Over there, that's the chauffeur." Nate pointed in his direction, and they marched to him. "Welcome back to California." The chauffeur greeted, and helped Nate with his bag."Arya, you go ahead, I will call you as soon as I get things sorted out." Nate said, and hopped into the car. The chauffeur quickly placed the bag in the booth, then scurried to the driver's seat, and whined down the door glass for Nate."What about the man? Are you going to leave him there without water and food?" Arya asked, and began to park her hair into a pony.They were able to use the sketch the little boy gave them to find the people behind the fire."Don't worry about him, the manager will take c
Matilda has been packing font and back for more than ten minutes. Charlotte finally dropped the bomb on her, as soon as they were discharged from the hospital, and returned home.The worst Charlotte feared was already happening. She knows her mother won't take it likely with her when she finds out, that was why she kept it away from her all this month's.Matilda couldn't believe, after all she went through with her and the babies, Charlotte could hide such vital information from her.That wasn't enough, she went ahead and made a deal with him, he gave her a house, and she lied it was from her wages.Matilda was heartbroken, but she don't know how to express what she feels for them to know she's deeply hurt."Aunt, please you can't keep on like this, we admit we're wrong, but that shouldn't make you keep on pacing, you might fall sick." Alley finally spoke up, and she halt, striding towards her."Shut up Alley, if you care about my health, you wouldn't have kept such away from me. Who
The continuous ringing of his phone snapped him out of his reverie. He picked it up, and checked the caller. As soon as he saw it was a call from his friend, a smile graced his face. Scott has been expecting him to call soon, and finally, he has called."Hello man, Where did you keep your phone? I have been calling like forever." The figure asked, right when he pressed the answer button."I'm sorry, I was close to the phone, but I have quite a lot on my mind lately, especially what I assigned you to do, how is it going?" Scott asked, hoping it would be positive."That's why I'm calling, your task is quite complex. I couldn't work on it, it seems the person created a software to use it for their benefits.""What do you mean? There has to be a way out, you're one of the computer genius I Know, you should be able to work on it, probably the address from where it's been sent.""I'm sorry detective Scott, there is quite a lot of pieces of software that can be used to hide anonymously. I'm
"I know you're inside, open the door before I break it down. Sofia, open this door now." Julian has been calling out to her for the past five minutes, but she has chosen to turn a deaf ear.Sofia hasn't left her room since morning, she skipped breakfast, dinner, and lunch, and it got Julian worried. Julian tried to convince her to have breakfast, but she insisted on later, and skipped it."Sofia, don't try my patience, I mean it when I said I will break down this door." Julian repeated, and turned to the maid who has been standing with her."Go get me one of the guards outside, tell him to come along with a big stick." She ordered, but before the maid could move, her husband showed up."What do you need a big stick for? And was with the noises?" Mr Salvador asked, striding towards her, his left hand rested in his pocket pant."Thank God you're back, I don't know what has gotten into her. Please come and talk to her, she hasn't left the room, and she has refused to eat." Julian respon
MONDAY AFTERNOONThe day has been boring for the girls. They all had a sad expression right from home before Matilda dropped them off at school. She didn't bother to ask, when she knows everything was as a result of what happened days back. Charlotte's expression has been blank, she has been crying her eyes out, and the girls are not happy about it. They suggested talking to her, but Alley stopped them. The thought of their mum unhappy makes them sad.As always, they came to the school computer room to meet with their uncle. They have been sitting down since they came without a word from them, and he didn't push it. He knew something family related might have transpired, and they're not willing to talk about it. It was almost time to go back to class, he looked at his watch and turned to them. "Since you girls have refused to say a word, break is over, go back to your classroom."They heard, but did not move an inch. The day has been boring, none of them is even smiling."I would
The Xi employees have been acting extremely cautious not to get on Xavier's bad side. He came into the office today with a dark expression, his aura emitting fear. Everyone is being meticulous not to make any slight mistakes.While everyone was vigorously trying not to piss him off or get on his bad side, Evelyn was doing the opposite. She has worked with him for years, and his expression no long scares her.She was mad that Charlotte did not show up to work, and she's been doing both her duties as the manager, and that of the secretary.Evelyn was seated in Charlotte's office preparing a contract Xavier assigned her when her phone popped with a notification. She halt from typing, and picked up the phone, only to see It was a message from Charlotte.'What does she take the company for? Is this how to call in sick? I can't believe she got employed' Evelyn thought as she went through the message.She hissed, swiped back to home screen, and her eyes got caught of something. She quickly j
"Is that a threat? What if I don't take down the video? Is it not obvious you're the one who broke into Mr Antonio's home? Why are you trying to deny it?" Scott asked, while he passed him a poster.Scott did it to make sure his suspicious was correct. The video is blurred, but he knows Xavier too well, and was certain he was the one. But since Xavier denied it, he decided to use the press, and upload the video on the internet pointing fingers at him. As expected, Xavier came to him, which confirmed he was right.Xavier took it from him and looked down at the poster. A smile found its way to his lips, and he lifted his head up to look at him."You must be good I guess, to catch Mr cho, there's a reward for it? Justice will be served soon. You should dig in more, perhaps you will find his where about.""Thanks to you, I got to know Mr Cho is the murderer. If you had not dropped frank, I wouldn't have known.""What do you mean drop frank? If you have frank, why didn't you call me?" Xavi
Xavier took one last glimpse at the mirror. He used his hands to brush his light-brown hair to the back. As soon as he was satisfied with his looks, he picked up his phone and eased his step downstairs.Mr Xi watched him as he strides down, looking extremely handsome. There is no special occasion, why all dressed up, he thought.But before he could ask any question, he instantly recalled the girl's turned five today, and he hasn't gotten them a gift."Good morning, father, how was your night?" Xavier asked, as he took his last step down the stairs."Yes. I had a good sleep. I was about to ask why dressed up, but then I just recalled today is the girl's birthday. Are you going out with them?""Yes father. Today marks my first day as a Dad, I want to know how it feels to be a Daddy, I'm taking the girls to school, also the principal asked them to come over what happened yesterday." Xavier's voice was laced with excitement.His father could tell he was happy, he has never seen him this h
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