The lights turned green and he kept on driving all the while silent, the remaining parts of the drive home felt like eternity. So many unspoken words in that silence. After hours of driving we arrived at the private mansion, where he packed the car at the usual packing space. "Thanks for the ride." I said, he muttered some words that I didn't hear all the while avoiding my gaze.I turned to grab my bag and head into the main building, when I heard him call out my name, forcing me to halt in my tracks. I turned around to meet his gaze.He took some steps forward, while still giving a reasonable distance and stopped. "The contract. Do you mind?" "Sure..." I said, searching into the purse and pulling out a folded envelope,handing it over to him."I will be coming to check on our Children" He said while looking at the contents. "I certainly hope you don't restrict me from seeing them.”I shook my head aggressively, refusing to let what he had just said affect me. "Aren't you going to a
In the outskirts of the city, underneath the tunnel, where no one would presume a life would ever exist, I stared into space. It has been months since I was abducted and it was clear that no one was coming to save me .“The maid told me that you haven’t been touching your food. Do you want to die?” Alex asked his gaze on the food I had pushed to the side and refused to eat.“Death is more welcoming at this point than living.” I replied with ease. Alex realized that I had slowly given up and that he would be doing me a favor by killing me. It was clear he didn’t want to kill me, he wanted to make me suffer.“You really think I am going to persuade you to eat your food? If you starve to death, it is your choice.” Alex finished off and left the dungeon afterwards.Once Alex was out of sight, I realized that he lacked any kind of human sympathy. It was slowly dawning on me that Alex would be the first person to celebrate my death. At first, I had thought death would be the ult
I observed that Alex had stationed only one guard at the dungeon and I could easily defeat him if it came down to a physical struggle. The day was almost gone and I realized that the guard would be in the dungeon at any minute. I weighed my options, to get out of the dungeon using the key, or wait for the guard to come meet me,but what if he noticed the missing keys before then.Swiftly, I stood up from the chair and dusted off my haggard clothes as they were filled with dust and tiptoed all the way to the entrance of the dungeon. I looked around to know if anyone was watching, but there was no one in sight. I slowly inserted the key into the lock and twisted it open silently to avoid making any noise. My breathing was heavy as I knew that if any mistake occurred and I was caught, there would be serious consequences.Once the lock had been opened, I moved out of the dungeon quietly and saw the guard standing miles away from the dungeon. I was glad he hadn’t heard a no
It was raining heavily outside and the sounds and gentle patter of the raindrops against the window like melodious tunes was accompanied by occasional rumbles of thunder.The air thick with the smell of wet earth, and the trees dancing to the melodious tune of the breeze, making the leaves rustle softly. In the distance, the occasional car horn or siren can be heard, but mostly the night is quiet and still. The rain creates a sense of peace and calm, and the darkness makes the world feel small and cozy.I had made my way into the club. The loud music blasting through the speakers, making everyone sway their hips to its rhythm. I wasn't here to party, I had serious business at hand and there was only one place I could discuss my business; in the inner room.Before I would be allowed access into the inner room, I had to be checked thoroughly by the security at the doors and the moment I gained access, I was welcomed into the smoke filled atmosphere.Beside the window, seve
Jaxon had other plans in mind, rather than going back home immediately, he began to strategize in his mind how he was going to deal with Alex. If I am going to fight this as dirty as Alex is doing, he thought to himself. I'm going to have to go the extra mile and that meant revisiting my inner demons once again.After minutes of driving, I arrived at a shopping complex which had long been deserted and has been put to other use. I made my way down to the back of the shopping complex and stepped inside. There was a lot of music going on, but the moment I stepped in the music stopped and all eyes were on me . Everyone in the room kept staring at me and that was because I hadn't been here in a very long while."Look who's back? The prodigal son himself!" I looked up to see Evans coming down the stairs with a glass of wine in his hands."Nice to see you too, Evans. You have surely added some meat." Jaxon’s comment would leave Snicker of laughter across the room from everyone."
The alarm went off and I rolled over to the side of the bed, placing my hands on Ayla’s warm body. The latter hummed in satisfaction as the sweet morning scent of her husband hit her nostril.I was glad that I could finally wake up every day to Ayla by my side and while I didn't know what to expect in this marriage, it had turned out to be quite amazing.The sun rose through the curtain, giving the room a warm golden light. I rose up from the bed and grabbed my schedule book, skimming through the content. "Babe... I have to get to work." I said, realizing I had a special meeting with the board of directors at the consortium. I had been able to establish an empire that would be the pride of the entire country and half the population of the world as well. "I thought we would spend more time together?" Ayla muttered through the sheets."I know, but you need to understand that today's meeting is important." Ayla rose from the bed, her hair messier than usual, due to their intimacy
When I arrived at the slated restaurant, it was already minutes late and I hated the fact that the weather was cold. I looked around the whole place and found Lisa seated at a corner, with the menu card in her hands."I was beginning to think that you wouldn't make it Jaxon." Lisa said, the moment I took a seat. "Let's get straight to the point.” I demanded, but Lisa waved her hand making me stop what was about to say. “How about we act like civil humans and order meals and eat....think of it more like a date." Lisa said."I am not here for any of your stupid mind dates. I came here to give you a note of warning. That stunt you came to pull at my house yesterday, shouldn't repeat itself again” I warned. Lisa rolled her eyes and leaned back into the chair, staring at me unfazed by my threats. “My heart is pained each time I realize that the only wrong I probably have done against you was loving you. Can't you see it?" Lisa asked, a hurt accompanying her statement.
It's been a really hot day and the house was warm when he got home,so he turned on the air conditioner in the sitting room and headed to the bedroom to have a change of clothing.It's been a long day, and he needed to get some rest. He went into his room to change into something casual,he was pissed to see the whole place messed up. He wondered why Polly didn't clean up the place.He bent down to pick up the pillows and just then noticed something a bit unusual,Polly's slippers were in front of his bathroom ... .that was strange as she never uses his bathroom. Something doesn't add up here,he thought to himself as he made his way slowly to the bathroom and opened the door gently.The shower was running and it appeared that someone was having their bath. The moment he opened the door, he let out a loud cry at the scene before his eyes.Polly's lifeless body in the bathtub….she appeared to have been drowned by someone. He didn't know what to do, looking around for anything or clue tha
One month later..."Careful baby, You don't want to hurt yourself." I said to the kids as they were playing under the ramp. I begin to reminisce back to everything that happened over the course of one month.I could still hear the words of the doctor to Ayla and myself. I had escaped the hands of death because the bullet missed my heart by an inch. Everything had changed since that moment, the company was back to fully functioning and I had dropped all shady deals that Alex had signed using the company's influence. The underworld had gone back to the way it used to be, with Levi being given a befitting tribute by every gang out there I suddenly felt arms wrapped around my torso and her cologne would always mesmerize me. She placed a kiss on my neck, as I squeezed her hands gently."You know something babe, I have been thinking we should move out of our comfort zone. This house would always bring the trauma of past events and we want to be happy right?" Ayla suggested and I agreed
Once the door to the elevator opened, we rushed outside the company to find Alex already surrounded by the police. "It's over Alex, just give it up. Your time has come to an end." I yelled out. "You had this all planned out didn't you?" He asked, his hands raised in the air. "You failed to prepare properly. I have been planning a raid on you for the past weeks, watching your every move constantly. I want you to know that when the time comes, the law will always catch up with you."One of the policemen with the cuffs stepped forward and held his hands. In a matter of seconds, I watched him pull out a gun from the police holster and I felt something hit me in the chest.My vision became blurry as I also watched Alex fall to his knees. I looked at my hand and realized he had shot me with the gun."Jaxon! You will be alright." Levi’s right hand man was beside me. I couldn't think of anything in the world other than staying in the arms of Ayla at that moment. As my eyes closed, I rea
I stepped into the company at the strike of midnight fully aware that it was going to be a tough confrontation with Jaxon . The moment I opened the door to my office, I found Jaxon sipping a cup of Hennessy with several documents on the table and a smile plastered across his face."You know I never thought you would have the balls to make a move, I will give it to you. I never expected you to go for Steve, our lawyer." I commented, standing by the door."Our lawyer? Oh so you now choose words to use now? Steve deserves death. He was the brain behind your action and I figured it was perfect I ended him." Jaxon said. I watch him hold a paper in his hand."Right here in my hand is the deed to the company. You asked for it, now I have brought it for you." I stared at him for a moment, wondering what he was up to."You must think I am a fool Jaxon . I know your tricks and I know you won't be willing to sacrifice your last hope to secure the company from me easily. So what do you have hidi
When I arrived at Steve's apartment, the weather had become warm once more and I helped Steve turn on the air conditioner, while heading to his room. Steve was an adept reader that hates being disturbed, but I needed his help, if I ever wanted to get the deeds.Upon stepping into his room, there was no sign of Steve . The tables were littered with books. Typical of him to always be unorganized.While I went down to get the pillows, I noticed something unfamiliar. I looked to see Steve slippers at the front of his bathroom. Steve never leaves these things in the bathroom before, so what was going on? I made my way slowly to the door of the bathroom, where I leaned closer to get a grasp of what was happening.The shower was running and it appeared that someone was having their bath. The moment I opened the door, I gasped in disbelief at the scene of horror displaying itself right before my eyes.I was staring at the lifeless body of Steve , who appeared to have been drowned in
"You must surely love him that much." I said after she had hung up."He is my husband and I can't let bad things happen to him." Her way of expressing her love reminded me of Alex and I hated that he had become so vile. Getting up from the couch, I made my way to the kitchen, hoping to make some juice for us, when I noticed something odd. A black van parked at the side of the gate and immediately I knew something was amiss.I rushed back into the living room, pulling the curtains apart and seeing several armed men making their way to the entrance of the door."Shit!" I exclaimed, drawing the curtain close."What's the matter?" Ayla asked."Police officers. I don't think they came without instructions from Alex . Here...." I handed over my car keys to her. "There is an exit by the far end of the apartment. Use the exit and get out of here once they pick me." "What? I cannot watch them take you?" Ayla replied."There is no time to argue Ayla! I know how to handle Alex , just go!" I
The moment the cab stopped, I looked at the agency and realized the plan to report Alex's dirty deeds to them could go either way, but all I could hope for was for it to go in my favor."Good morning" I greeted the receptionist, who was buried on her computer. The moment she looked up in my direction, she pointed up the stairs, taking me off guard. I whispered my gratitude and moved towards the direction, uncertain as to what to expect.I saw the tag at the door and realized this was the head of the agency office and after a series of knocks at the door, I would eventually be allowed to gain access into the office."Mr. Jaxon , nice to see you." The man behind the desk said, getting up to his feet and extending his hands for a handshake. "I have to say that we have been expecting you." He added with a smile on his face."I came to discuss something important with you." I said the moment I would make myself comfortable at the seat that I had been offered. "Before you say anything, I j
"I still have one last document that shows my claim over the company. We can use this as a bait to lure Alex into our trap and make sure that he takes it." I explained the plan in detail to Levi and the boys."I hope you are aware that Alex is smart, he would know that forfeiting the documents willingly is suspicious, we need to act ahead of him." "I know Alex more than any of you. He is my business partner. Since he is after signing the next big deal that would make the company become his own, he would be needing this document. His clients would ask for the deeds and that's when he would realize they are with me. He will come for it and we will take immediate actions against him." I looked at their faces and noticed a lot of them were buying into the plan and this gladdened my heart."So first, we already know he is going to meet up with the Chinese investors tomorrow, I need you to tell your spies to pay close attention to everything they say or do. If anything goes wrong, we wi
My father stared at me for a moment, apparently looking for the right words to explain his ordeal. I knew not to be harsh on him, but I could not help it, even after all these years and everything he had done to me."I know things have been rough in the past, between the both of us and that is why I beg you to just listen to what I have to say.""You know what, I cannot stand any of this again!" I got up on my feet despite the plea from his wife.I could not stand seeing his face, after all the horrible things he has ever done to me in the past. There was too much trauma involved.By the time I arrived at the house, I took a deep breath, not willing to step inside because I knew that Jaxon was in there.Summoning the last courage, I made my way into the room and found him on the couch watching the news."How did your trip go?" He asked, but I chose to keep quiet. "Come on Ayla, you don't have to be like this. There is a reason why we are called a couple and that is because we argue an
I drove down the street to my father's residence in tears as I remembered how it all started, the first time he raped him.He staggered into my bathroom heavily drunk that unfortunate day. I was actually taking my bath and he stood at the door staring at me with a lustful gaze while licking his lips.The little innocent me, I was just eight years old then, was calling out to him to come carry him like he always does whenever he comes back from work, "Daddy! You're back so late tonight, I miss you. Common, come carry me""You're so beautiful" he said as he walked towards me while I giggled happily as I stood under the running shower."You look so ripe, I'm sorry for this" he said while I stared at him with confusion wondering why he was apologizing when he suddenly started touching me in ways that didn't seem right. I tried to push him away to no avail.My nanny was the only one that knew about it, she took care of me for days while my dad bought me all sorts of stuff and everything I