Glancing once again at the rear mirror, I pulled out the guns from the compartment which I always bring with me in case of an emergency like this. I pulled out the gun and fought. I don’t have any choice right now. It’s either I’ll let them kill me, or the other way around. I’ve trained anyway so what’s the big deal?I look at Achilles who’s unconscious right now. I shouldn’t be saving your ass off but my conscience wouldn’t let me. This isn’t the way how I wanted you to feel the pain I have been through. I groaned when an excruciating pain penetrated my shoulder, blood instantly flow out of it, and I was shot.The exchange of bullets lasted for half an hour until I was able to hide the car from the tall bushes after drifting at the corner. My bullets were almost nothing so I couldn’t release more, and I’m having a hard time driving with how heavy my shoulder is right now. When the two cars finally passed by, that’s where I sighed in relief.“Ah.” I glance at Achilles when he groaned.
The doctor told us to bring Achilles to the hospital, so they could watch him. I decided to go back to my condo, for now, I just realized that Martini has three hundred missed calls already.When I arrived at the parking lot, my eyes settled on the two familiar black cars, right next to where I parked.My forehead creased when I fully recognized it. It was the cars who chased us last night.Two familiar men went out of it. Martini’s men. What is this all about? I followed them until Martini popped out in the scene, his firm fist landed on his men’s face. I couldn’t hear what they were talking about, but one thing is for sure, this is about what happened last night.Seems like Martini is doing something behind my back. What’s new anyway? I shouldn’t have trusted him, from the very beginning.When they were gone. That’s when I decided to go out and walk straight to my condo like I didn’t say something. As expected, Martini was seating on the couch with his cold eyes fixed on the champag
We didn’t waste any more time and got into the car. The bullets penetrated the window of the car, but the driver didn’t bother to move and drove expertly out of that place.“Get guns here!” He ordered pointing the guns on the passenger’s seat. I quickly move and get the guns, whoever he is helping is right now. His name is the least of our concerns.I handed Achilles a gun as well and we started shooting ten cars who were chasing us. We’ve targeted the tires so they won't’ be able to follow us anymore. I sighed in relief when silence erupted after that chaotic fight, only our heavy breathing could be heard.“T-thank you, Sir,” I uttered to the man on the wheel. He just nods at me and focuses on driving.We owe him our lives. Achilles took my hand, and kiss it.“We will never be apart again.” He whispered and kissed my forehead this time. I closed my eyes and encircled my arms around him.“I missed you so much,” I whispered back.“We will make him pay, Jada. All of the people involved.
Heart thumping so fast, I was flustered. This isn't true right? My baby is already dead, two years ago. Is this some sort of prank or was it Martini’s scheme again?Pulling myself up, I just roll back to the couch. I look once again at the picture, his smiling face, his dark green eyes, it reminds me of someone, Achilles. What should I do now? “Jada are you alright?” I quickly hide the black envelope unnoticed as he scanned what I am doing.“Yes, Sir Arnold? I’m good. Is everything set?” I asked instead, to divert his focus. “Oh, yes we will be sending these invitations today, are you all good now?” “Right, I’ll just go upstairs.” I bid my goodbye and quickly went up, my heart was still in a race. Taken aback when my phone suddenly rings, and when I took a glance at my screen, it was an unregistered number. “H-hello?” I can’t hide my nervousness from my voice, as I stuttered upon answering the call. “Miss me, Jada?” My teeth gritted when I heard his voice. “Martini.” “Have
My Knees started uncontrollably shaking, and tears continued to burst out. I wanted to curse as loud as I can to release this mix of emotions. Calm down, Jada. Martini wants you to feel exactly like this and never let him win. Right, I should be strong right now, but no matter how I tried to cheer myself up, my tears can’t just stop manifesting. “Jada?” I quickly wipe my tears up and flashed a fake smile before I faced Sir Arnold. “Is there something wrong?” He suddenly asked with his worried face fully visible. “No, I’m just a bit overwhelmed that I’ll be married tomorrow.” I lied. No matter how I wanted to tell him what was going on right now, I can’t. My son’s life is at risk here. I trust him but a part of me tells me to keep this to myself for now, while I’m figuring things out. Though I don’t have any sort of plan to get through this, I know there’s still a way. I’ll just have to soothe down and think calmly about how without risking my son or anyone I love life. I can’t aff
“Jera Young is your father’s mistress that’s why our family ended up like that.”The moment I heard those words, my fingers quickly press the end button. I couldn’t hear anything more. All this time it was my mother’s fault that Achilles had to go through those struggles? Why his parents divorced, and the reason why his father ended his life that he witnessed. It was my mother who ruined their family, and he was deprived to have a complete one as he grew up.My hands trembled, in shock, guilt, and anger towards my mother. Why things are getting harder for the both of us?I know Achilles won’t obey his mom despite what she confessed, he won’t just give up the two of us because of it, I know him.But my conscience won’t let me pass this and forget everything that happened in the past, knowing that the life of the man I love became miserable, a trauma of his childhood, making him hate women, all because of one person, my mom.***The night passes by without me sleeping. Where would I ge
The gossip became louder, questions being asked towards each other, filling the whole area. But I remained my composure and glanced at the man beside me. His dark green eyes met mine, that was the first thing that caught me since we met, the first thing I admired in him was still hypnotizing but this time confusion was visible on it.“This wedding…”“Is just a big joke,” I added shutting the whole audience this time. The pain quickly rushed through his eyes, and from this moment I wanted to kill myself. But I can’t mess up, I planned this well inside my head hours ago.Despite how I wanted to take back what I said, I flashed a wide grin instead.“Do you think I want to marry a man like you?” I asked, not hinting at any sign of pity or remorse for what I just said.“Seems like my plan went well? You fall into it.” I continued.“W-what are you saying, Jada?”Achilles was always calm in every situation, but when I hear his voice crack this time, one thing could describe it, he was hurtin
“I will drive.” I firmly stated and before he could speak, I snatch the steering wheel from him by pulling him out of the driver’s seat.“Tell me where my son is Martini.” I calmly asked this time. I shouldn’t panic and provoke this man more.“At the beach house sweetie.” I could hint that his face was grinning widely but I didn’t bother to throw him a glance and instead, without any words I press on the gas.“Woah chill, we’re not in race Jada.”“Oh, you’re in a hurry though.”I gritted my teeth. Patience Jada, patience. The beach house that we used to live in when he kidnapped me two years ago was just a few minutes drive from here, and it brings positivity to me knowing that I’ll be able to be there before everything is too late. I can’t lose hope right now, not ever. “I wonder what more can you sacrifice for your son.”“Letting go of the someone we love is quite hard, isn’t it? You’re such a brave woman huh. I wasn’t expecting that you would choose Amari over Achilles when I kno