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
“You only have two options, Jada, whether you’ll live with your son and me, of course. Or you’ll leave. Amari will stay here with me.”I look at him in awe and disbelief. “ I can’t believe you would go this far Martini, don’t tell me this has still something to deal with the Mafia organizations?”“What if I just don’t want to see you and Achilles happy huh?” He shot back mockingly before he passed me by, yet before he could make a distance from me, he speaks.“Decide now Jada, or do you have options anyway? You don’t have a home anymore, you left him remember? And I’m sure you won’t leave your son here.”“Get yourselves together Jada, don’t be too selfish. Think about what will be the best for Amari, look at the brighter and positive side of this situation.”***The fresh sea breeze swarm around into my nostrils as I watched the waves go back and forth, my feet were buried under the sand as I was sitting in front of the beach with the sunlight gently damping my skin.Six months seemed
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