“Amari is my son with Achilles.” I finally blurt out at him.His eyes widened and were silenced for a few seconds.“So Natalia was right? That picture of you with Achilles and Amari…”“Yes, it was a long story, Drake. But that doesn’t mean that Achilles and I were the ones who planned the bombing and murders of too many people. The A . C initials on the body of the victims were just a trap to confuse and mislead y’all and to frame up Achilles, the video footage on the rooftop that Natalia showed wasn’t him. I felt it when I watched the video, the aura of that man is different. It was Ares, and they are doing everything to put Achilles and me in this hard situation.”“Achilles and Amari were in the Philippines. If Achilles went back here, the enemy might take the opportunity and use my son against us. So please, never let Achilles get back here, and leave my son alone there.” I added, that he was just listening the entire time and seems trying to process every piece of information.“Ho
Jera stood there distant from the ocean, her hair danced along the waves of the ocean as the cold air swarmed around her.“Aren’t you gonna do anything Miss J?” It was Martini who showed up from behind.“Jada was behind bars Miss J.” He added.The atmosphere seemed to change when she turn around to face Martini.“What do you want me to do Martini?” She asked back coldly at the man.“I mean the situation is quite different now Miss J, she’s behind the bars and this was out of our control already. Natalia probably…”“Jada was better behind those bars Martini.” The woman cut him off.“W-What do you mean?”“So that she can’t do any impulsive decisions anymore. It was the consequence of her actions.”“But Natalia had the opportunity to ruin her name more in front of the mafias, Miss J.” Martini shot back.The woman turn her back and face the amazing sea view again before it took a minute for Martini to get a reply.“Let her fall into the depth of her lies until she doesn’t notice anymore t
The trial will seem to change today, or was it just my vibe? Seeing the mafias on the left corner somehow gave me hope.“Now please let me call on the witness.” The prosecutor uttered, the woman on her heels entered the court, it was Natalia.After taking her oath, to tell the truth, she sat on the witness stand and head straight to the prosecutor. She doesn’t have any plan to put her gaze on me or maybe she is staring at me right now, I can’t tell because she’s wearing black shades.“What is your relationship with the defendant?” The prosecutor started asking.“No, but she is connected with the man I was spying for.”“Why are you spying on that man?”“He was the mastermind of all the crime that happened, and she was using the defendant to execute it well.”Is she talking about herself?“S-She’s lying!” I exclaimed and glance at Drake who doesn’t have any plan to object, Natalia seem to drag Achilles' name any moment right now, and I can’t let that happen.“Silenced!” The judge exclai
“Your honor, that woman is irrelevant to this case .” I heard the prosecution object.But my eyes remained focused on Jera. Why is she here? My eyes then shifted to the left corner of the court where the mafias look surprised, now I know the reason why they were there. Not for me, but for Jera. Drake probably pulled that trick to summon them inside this court, and indeed called Jera.“No, I could assure you that this woman will help us sort things out.” Drake smiled meaningfully at Natalia, she doesn’t look surprised at the thought that Jera was alive, because I know that she knew it very well. But she seemed unattended seeing the woman inside of this court, she probably didn’t expect her appearance. So do I. I thought she don’t plan to show up in public until her name has been cleaned up.“The witness here insists that she is the daughter of the mafia leader that’s why she secretly spies on the culprit, she said it was her responsibility and duty to do that. But we both know the trut
Natalia lost her credibility as a witness and all the pieces of evidence presented have been invalidated. Like what Drake Spencer said, the second trial was on our side. After that I wasn’t able to see Jera again, she didn’t even bother to ask how am I doing behind these bars.But I hope the last trial will be made me proven innocent, I’m not sure yet how will Spencer do that but somehow he gained my trust after the second trial.“Don’t just lie there! Massage my back!”My thoughts have been ruined when someone kicks my leg, when I move my head to see who it was, Deborah's grinning face greeted me, the self-proclaimed queen in this jail.“What are you looking at? Instead of glaring at me, you should move! Stop wasting my f*cking time!” She growled.But I didn’t move. Who does she think she is? I might have let the other days pass that they bully me but everything has a limit. It’s somehow tiring to overthink every night that one of them would dig a knife onto my chest, maybe I should
I didn’t wait for him to respond and leave the visitation area, my heart was too heavy as soon as I entered the cell.Why on earth did he come back here to Russia? And he who the f*ck he entrusted our son with this time? Aren’t he aware that someone could arrest him any time and end up jailed like me? What about Amari? Who’ll take care of him then if that happens?My mind wants to blow with the thought of it. My son, I should ask Drake to do me a favor and secure my son’s safety.Ares Coleman has been silent for a while but it just makes me anxious more, I could feel that something was about to happen again. He only let Natalia get ashamed for standing as a witness on the second trial, was it just a fact that they didn't think that Jera will testify, or did they already know it and let that happen for a new scheme that'll blow our minds off. Just thinking of it sends me shivers already, especially now, knowing that Achilles was here and our son was left unattended made me want to esca
A thick fluid splashed on my face, it felt like the world stopped for a moment and I could hear my own heartbeats right now. My eyes then shifted down to the officer who grafted his body that has been penetrated by the bullet instead of me.He started coughing blood and I supported his weight so he won’t fall.“A-A…C.” He whispered before his eyelids slowly gave up.What’s going on? My eyes went back to the man who pulled the trigger but to my surprise, he wasn’t there anymore.Heavy steps rushed grabbed my attention, and the gunshot surely woke the officers, as I could hear some prisoners making any noise inside their cell.Officers have arrived where I’m still holding the dead officer’s body, still in shock at what had just happened.They quickly put handcuffs on me and made me face the wall forcefully.“Why did you kill him?” An officer asked.I shook my head. “I-I didn’t kill him.” I tried to defend myself but he doesn’t seem convinced that instead of putting me back inside my cel
“Tomorrow’s Jada’s final trial, what are your plans?” Martini asked Jera who was busy playing with the whisky on the glass. “It will be broadcasted nationwide, we have a television here.” The woman replied without glancing at Martini. “Miss J…” “Jada has a huge chance to win the case, Martini. You have nothing to worry about. Besides I did my part already, I showed up in the court and prove that Natalia is lying.” “But haven’t you heard the news? Jada killed an officer.” “It was a trapped Martini, do you ever ask what is Jada doing in that isolated area with those men?” “They were planning something on her. But they didn’t expect that Jada will fight back.” Jera added. “But they said that fingerprint has been found on the gun.” “When are you born Martini? Do you believe in that? It was too easy to fabricate a piece of evidence if you have the power and money Martini, you aren’t aware of that do you?” “You mean…” “Yes, someone ordered them to do so. And I wasn’t surprised anym
Knees trembling, I still tried to stand up and run towards him. No, this is just a dream, right? “A-Achilles!” With the only strength I have right now, I fell to the ground again. But the next thing that follows feels like my world fell apart. “N-No!” It was a strong explosion, coming from their car. My body was betraying me despite how I wanted to get there, I dragged myself near the cliff in any way I can, and tears started cascading down my cheeks again when the car isn’t recognizable anymore, it was on fire and huge smokes are everywhere. “A-Achilles.” “P-Please don’t leave me.” No, he’s probably still alive. I shouldn’t be running out of hope. Achilles won’t leave me like this. “I-I’ll come for you!” “I-I’ll save you.” I tried to stand up even though my knees were unable to support my weight. The cliff was too deep vertically, and it was nearly impossible to get down there but who am I to let my man die? My vision was still blurring so I wipe it, despite the anxiousnes
“You must be kidding me.” I glance at her in disbelief. Marry Martini? That’s absurd. “Do I look like I’m kidding?” She asked. Her face was emotionless like how it always was. “The wedding will happen in a week.” She added. “How about Achilles? You should at least save him now!” Who knows what could’ve he is experiencing at the hand of that psychopath if we prolong it more? “Two conditions Jada.” She replied in finality. I clenched my fist, if I didn’t control my patience, every effort I made will turn into nothing. “Take it or leave it.” “If Ares…” “Do something to him?” She cut me off and continued my sentence. “If something bad happens with Achilles, there’s no one to blame, but you, Jada. Due to your impulsive decision again. ” “Really? Do you think Ares will be happy with what you did? You just added flame to the fire, Jada. Sometimes doing what you think is right should be at perfect timing, it doesn’t apply at all times especially if someone’s life was at risk. You sh
Thinking that she only wants peace and order in Russia was a hoax, I was surprised that she’ll lead the mafia organizations again, but what’s more shocking is that she has a hidden agenda beneath it, to be the next president of the country. Sir Arnold gave me a heads up that my mother is a daughter of a former President of the country, but I didn’t know that she wants to get in touch and took the path her father took.Now everything makes sense, why she is too obsessed to push me to bring back the peace and order between mafias, so she’ll get all the credit for it? Now that my name is fully tainted when I pleaded guilty, she didn’t push me anymore and took the throne instead.I was taken aback when someone knocked on the door. Was it Martini? If it was him, then he wouldn’t knock anymore since the keys were on him. Besides, how am I able to open that door again?But when I heard the clashes of keys, then I am certain that it was Martini. I only waited for the door to open and the pers
“P-please let me use your car,” I asked the couple who were making out inside of the car.“Y-You look familiar.” The woman commented. I am probably wanted in the entire country.“T-That’s not me.” I quickly responded.But the man pushed me away making me fall onto the floor, I don’t have a choice now but to use this or else Ares’ men will be here any moment. I pulled out the gun from my back and pointed it at them.“M-move.” I menaced before I pulled myself up.“M-move or I won’t think twice about shooting you two.” My eyes quickly landed on five men in black from a distance running toward me!“F*ck! Move!” I growled thankfully the two quickly obeyed and get to the side.“Give me the keys!” I ordered, and the man handed it.“Thank you, and I’m sorry.”I quickly get inside the car and roared the engine, just before Ares’ men arrived. I sighed in relief when they vanished from the side mirror.I drove to the only place I thought would be able to help me on this. The Cooper Corporation.
The chains were making sounds as we tried to make a way of getting out of it.“A-Are you alright?” Achilles asked right next to me, he was in the same position as mine, our hands were chained up above our heads.“I-I’m fine.” I manage to say despite the fact that I’m really tired, and my arms were getting numb for hours being tied above already, I’m not alone. I know Achilles feels the same way as I do.“Don’t worry we’ll be able to leave here.” He shot back obviously cheering me up, I probably look hopeless right now. Ares drag us to this abandoned place and his men were just around.“And how will you be able to do that?”“Both of you will die here.” He added.“F*ck you!” I cursed.“I appreciate your gratitude, my dearest sister-in-law.”“Why are you doing this Ares, just kill me. Leave Jada and my son alone.” Achilles uttered.“Woah, so romantic and disgusting. You’re tainting Coleman’s symbolism, we don’t bow our heads to women. But look at you, pathetic and a victim of that f*ckin
Until I got inside of my jail, I was still stunned at what I saw. Achilles surrendered himself? That’s the most stupid thing he’ll ever do in his entire life? How about our son? Does he even think about Amari? I sat on the bed near, as I felt a bit dizzy. I wasn’t able to appreciate the room anymore, being it too clean and modest for a cell, as Achilles took the spotlight at the back of my head.I lie on the bed and slowly closed my eyes, this is too much.“Jada Young you have a new inmate.” It was the voice of the officer, I tried to open my eyes but it was too heavy like my lids were attracting each other like a magnet. I only heard the sound of the door opening and didn’t take too long to closed.I thought I am the only one here.I only felt someone’s presence near me so I forced my eyes to open a little. Someone was right in front of me, but my vision was a bit blurred. Until that person touched my head.”You’re sick.”That voice. Don’t tell me I’m hallucinating.“A-Achilles?” I
“It’s too good to know that you’re back. Was it for good?” Deborah’s annoying face greeted me.“Spare me some peace, I need a rest.” I coldly shot back before heading to bed but then felt a hand gripping tightly on my shoulder.“Still a b*tch huh?”“How about the officer you killed? Was the punishment already included in your verdict?” She asked. I rolled my eyes and shrugged her hands off.“Leave me alone,” I commented.The latter doesn’t seem to understand what that means as she kicks me hard to my back which made me land on the bed forcefully, I bit my lip when my stomach hit the edge of the bed.“You’re still hard-headed aren’t you? I only let you attack me the other day but that doesn’t mean that I’ll let it pass. Hold her!”Before I could even recover, Miriam and the other one I forgot the name hold my arms, as they force me to face Deborah.“In this place, I’m the queen! So learn to respect me and kneel if you don’t want to die here!” She exclaimed. The two were forcing me onto
Holding my hands tightly, I closed my eyes to stop myself from crying. I heaved a deep breath before opening it again, and look at Drake Spencer coldly.“I killed them. I was the mastermind behind the bombings, murders, robberies, extortions, and every crime recently. That’s me. So just give me my verdict and put me behind bars.”Drake’s calm facade has fully vanished. I can see in his eyes those questions such as why am I doing this?“Bring back the death penalty and let her be the first one to receive that punishment!”“That’s the last thing you can do to give justice to all of the victims!”“Bring back the death penalty now!”The audiences inside of the court kept on screaming those words, and I know even those people outside of this place, and those who were watching on their television had the same thought too. I know this trial was broadcasted locally and internationally, seeing tens of cameras, and reporters out there isn’t surprising anymore. Plus, the journalist inside in fro
“All of the people were screaming for justice, asking the government for a death penalty punishment against the accuse, Jada Young.” The reporter caught Jera’s attention and get back to her senses.“No, Jada will surely be proven innocent after Natalia has been eliminated is the witness. And even the shreds of evidence she showed has been considered with a high possibility to have tampered.” She whispered to herself.The trial started, and when Jada entered the court, it was filled with harsh words toward her making the judge shut everyone.Jera’s forehead creased, she then had a second thought of attending the final trial so that she could slap those people with the truth that Jada will be proven innocent in the end. The camera got a shot of the people in the court, that includes the mafia leaders, on the left corner and Drake Spencer, Jada’s attorney. Jera’s eyes glimmered at what she saw, making her eyes more focused on the screen of her hundred inches television.Spencer near the