“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
Seems like a new enemy will reveal and introduce herself any time soon. When I heard the phone call end, I stand straight and act like I didn’t hear anything. As soon as the door opens, Martini looks shocked as expected.“How long have you been there?” He asked.“I was about to knock when you open. Why?” I lied.“Why are you here? You should use the other door to your room. Amari doesn’t seem to have a plan to sleep with us unless you want to…”“Shut up. Don’t say nonsense things. I’m here to discuss my son’s birthday in two weeks from now.” I uttered straight onto his face.I’m trying to read within those blue eyes of him. Who was it you’re collaborating with? Are you planning something to pull me down? Something that’ll make me beg on my knees just to spare my life?In your dreams, I wouldn’t do that even if it will cost my life. I’d rather give a good fight than act like a damsel in distress, and let you people ruin my life.“Then should you come in?” Taken aback when he speaks aga
Rage slowly consumes him, as he walks toward me heavily. My knees were shaking but I’m trying not to be obvious. I step back and tried to hide the phone behind me, but it was too late for that.“You’re calling him?” His baritone voice was low because Amari is just sleeping a few distances from us.Until I felt the cold wall at my back, he got me cornered between his arms.“You’re still hoping huh? Let’s talk outside.” He added, and before I could even react, he drag me out of Amari’s room.“Give me the phone, Jada.” His eyes piercing at me, but I didn’t budge. I hold the phone tightly instead.“Amari doesn’t deserve this Martini. You’re just using him so you could take advantage of me, can’t you fight fair and alone huh?” I shot back gritting my teeth. I saw a hint of shock on his face, but later on, faded and was replaced by a wide smirk.“So you knew?”“You were there earlier when I was talking to her on the phone right?” He asked again when I didn’t bother to answer.“Who was it?”
No, that’s impossible. I am supposed to recognize her voice if that’s her, but she’s the only person I could think of that has a reason for this to me. Probably she doesn’t want me to be tied to her son? Yeah, I’m suspecting Achilles' mother, but her voice isn’t the one I heard minutes ago. It’s kinda a different person, someone I haven’t met before.“Miss Jada?”My eyes landed on him as I didn’t notice that he was calling me multiple times. When I look at the screen of the phone, the call is already ended.“Oh sorry.” I handed him the phone, and after a minute of doing something on the phone, probably waiting for a text message from Martini, he handed me a credit card and a car key.“Are we gonna go now, Miss Jada?” He asked.I nodded, and glance at my son who was still playing on the beach.“Three men are fine.”“But Miss Jada, Sir Martini…”“Why? Can’t three men guard me? If that’s the thing then the penny you were earning from Martini is just a waste, isn’t it? Besides, my son nee
Trinity and I watched how the two slowly vanished from our sight still stunned. “So she’s with someone else now.” I don’t know why that slipped out of my mouth, and it’s too late to take it back. What the hell are you talking Jada? You left him remember? You don’t have any right to feel that way. “Jada…” “I have to go now, Trinity. Martini’s men were surely looking for me now.” I cut her off before she could tell in front of my face how stupid I was for telling those words. I didn’t wait for her to respond as I opened the door of the passenger seat quickly, my eyes were blurry and I know any minute now, my tears will all burst out. I have to leave. “Jada wait…” Trinity pulls me back to her and engulfs me in a warm embrace again. This time I wasn’t able to control my emotions anymore, tears started sliding down my cheeks like they have their rhythm. “Sssh. Everything will be alright Jada, don’t blame yourself okay? There’s no one to blame aside from that Martini, he’s the reason w
Martini slowly moves the curtains that cover the veranda, to be greeted by a woman looking at the breathtaking city lights of Moscow, she was wearing a black sexy dress and drinking a glass of expensive champagne. The backless string at her back made her look more sexy and sophisticated, her blonde hair was swaying as the wind blows. Despite the existence of a new presence behind, she didn’t bother to turn around. “What happened?” She asked instead. Martini heaved a deep breath before he walked toward the small table on the corner of the veranda where the wines were located. “I won’t lie. I hit her.” He honestly replied as he poured a bottle of wine into his glass. “Jada was getting to my nerves…” Before he finished his sentence, the sound of the broken glasses erupted, as they slipped from his hands. A strong force dragged him locked to the wall with two pairs of blue eyes furiously piercing at him. The arm of the woman choking him and her strength was beyond his expectations.
Martini just left the cabin hours ago, and here I am still stunned. Not just because of that slap but the thought that I might meet her tomorrow. Since I am having a hard time getting some sleep, I went to the kitchen and started making pastries instead, to keep my mind distracted.Until I didn’t notice that it was already four in the morning when I finished everything, Martini isn’t coming home yet and I’m not his wife to wait for him, so I tried to take a short nap. As soon as the alarm clock rang, I quickly went to Amari’s room.“Happy birthday baby!” I greeted.“M-mom it’s too early. I need to get some sleep.”He murmured as he pull the blanket to cover his face. But I just walk toward his bed and sat next to him.“Honey it’s your birthday. You have to get up, children of your age were invited to the party we’ve prepared for you.” I convince him, and thankfully it works as his head slowly pops out of the blanket with that weird smile on his face.“Children of my age?” He asked.I n