Charlotte arrived at the hotel a bit late due to traffic, and she had to spend some time with her girls, before leaving the house. While she was at home getting dressed up, she received a notification from the manager with the room number.She took the stairs, and strode to the room, he was waiting up for her. She felt her stomach twisted, and it made her uncomfortable. Somehow, she was scared something might go wrong.Charlotte pushed the thought aside, and continued striding to the room number. As soon as she step her foot inside, and closed the door behind, she saw a dead body on the floor and quickly used her hands to cover her mouth to restrain herself from shouting.Before she could regain herself from the state of shock, the door barges open, which made her heart thump. It was like someone was already waiting for her to walk inside.Charlotte vigorously spun around to see the figure, and she came into view with a lady in her mid-thirties, but she doesn't recall seeing her.'Is s
Charlotte was taken back to the cell and locked up. After the mention of the incident from years back, she turned mute, and couldn't say a word. Xavier had to ask them to take her back.He waited for the DPO, who just received a call, and excused himself out of the office. He wasn't sure why he had to come bail her out, but somehow he thought that was the best he could do for her.He was still waiting, when he heard footsteps, and spun around to see the DPO."Mr Xi, thank you for your patience, the call was urgent." He apologized earnestly. Xavier doesn't wait for people."There's no problem. Regarding the lady, I want her released today. She can't stay in there."The DPO was a bit scared, he knows it would be hard to turn him down. "Mr Xi, you Know what you're asking me to do is against the law."Before Xavier could reply, a male cop strode into the office."Boss, the doctor, and the manager from the hotel are here." The cop announced."Right in time, Please let them inside, I was wai
Charlotte and Alley step down from the car. Alley pulled out a twenty box and handed it over to the cab driver.They both turn in the direction of the house. Charlotte was about to march on her heels, but Alley was quick to stop her."Best, you look so calm, you don't look like someone who Just got bailed from the station."Alley expected her to be nervous and disturbed over the incident, but Charlotte looked calm.Charlotte gazes at her toes. She spent the night crying, thinking of how she could convince the cops of her innocent, but thinking no one would believe her, she decided to not panic, the truth will eventually prevail."I'm ashamed of myself, people might think this is the type of life I live, when they find out, I have octuplets.""What are you talking about? No one will judge you. Things like this happen, it's not your fault you fell a victim. We just need to find who used your fingerprint." Alley responded, hoping she won't let the incident disturb her."Best, look at me,
It was Monday morning, Charlotte marched into the company with a tight-lipped smile on her face. The entire California knows what happened, and she's already a center of attention.Charlotte has been acting strong, that's the only way she thought she could overcome it until everything is over, and the murderer is caught.She step into the reception, and was greeted by the receptionist. Most eyes were glued to her, pointing fingers at her, but she turned a blind eye, and ignored their existence."Hey Charlotte, Good morning.""Hello, Good morning. How was your weekend?""It was fine. Please can you give this to the president, I was on my way to his office, but since you're here, don't know if you can help me do it."Charlotte placed her bag on her shoulders."Of course, let me do it." She stretched her hands to collect it. She felt it was an opportunity for her to see him, and appreciate him for what he did for her."Hey, I'm sorry about what happened, I never knew you passed through a
Xavier put off his laptop, he stood up, and wore his jacket blazer. He picked up his phone, and strode out of his office.As he strode out of his office, he met his personal assistant by the door frame, with his gaze down, shivering in fear."I'm on my way to the mansion, Inform Ms Charlotte to go to the station before heading home." Xavier breathes out, and turned a blind eye, not caring if he was shivering.Xavier was mad at him, if he hadn't picked up the wrong Charlotte years back, Arya wouldn't have stayed in his mansion, spending extravagantly for the past four years."Yes, master, I will do that." He responded, and Xavier walked out of the company.The guard, waiting for him, quickly opened the car door for Xavier to get inside."Take me to Ms Charlotte mansion." The guard quickly put on the car engine and hit the road.Xavier stayed quiet, thinking of how to handle the whole situation. Arya has spent extravagantly for the past four years, he never took any action to stop her b
People walk to the deceased, dropping flowers besides the casket. Proper rites have been carried out for the deceased, and he is about to be buried.Mr Xi stepped forward holding a flower in his hands, he pulled out his glass and wiped a tear from his eyes. The manager has been humble to him, he has worked for him for more than twenty years, and his sudden death touched him.He stood there for about five minutes looking at the dead body, mumbling some words to his ears only.Xavier strode forward, and patted his father's back, consoling him. The manager was close to him, but that wouldn't have stopped him from terminating his employment if he had not died in the hotel.Xavier and his father dislike rules being broken by employees. They believe their employees come first, and in other to protect their rights, no one is above the rules, all employees must abide to the employee's manual."I know you're heartbroken, but we can't stay here the whole day. You're the only one we're waiting f
Arya arrived home to find the maids bringing out her few clothes, after two days of staying out. She stood in a daze at first, not sure if she was seeing things vividly. She hadn't been home in two days, she had no idea if something happened in her absent.She drags her legs to where her bag was dumped on the floor, and halt, looking at the only bag she had."Why are my clothes outside? Who ordered you to bring out my clothes?" She thundered, thinking the maids would be scared of her like always, but she got the opposite.The two maids burst out laughing at her reaction, she always acted bossy, today was their turn."Mr jasper did, you're leaving the house you cheat. You acted all mighty and rich, but you were all faking it."Arya couldn't believe her ears, and how boldly the maid replied to her."What are you talking about? What is wrong with you? Have you lost it?""No Arya, we haven't lost it. You're the one who has lost it. A psychopath, that's what you are."Arya's eyes widened w
Charlotte is seated in the waiting area at the station, watching the cops carry out their duties. She was asked to come to the station to be questioned alongside Veronica, and Xavier was kind enough to let go during working hours.A few minutes later, Veronica strode into the station and was greeted by some cop. After the greetings and all, she starts to march on her heels when she saw Charlotte, and gracefully walked up to her."You murderer, are you happy I'm now a widower? Is that what you wanted, how could you be so mean?" Veronica spat, diverting her attention to her.Charlotte stood up, and cast her head down, showing some respect. "I'm sorry your husband died that way, but I never killed anyone, you can't call me a murderer when you have no proof." Charlotte defended herself."I'm going to kill you today, you killed my husband and have the guts to talk back at me." Veronica raised her hands to hit her, but someone quickly held her hands."Mrs this isn't a place where you can ca
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