“Let’s run away” he heard the little boy say as they both held each others handHe looked back and saw his mother walking into the passage“What are you both trying to do?” Run away?” She asked angrily as she rushed towards them and pulled him away from the boy.“Julius!” He screamed as she dragged him along the passage“Eden!” He screamed back as he tried to run after them“Eden, wake up” he heard a voice in his head as he struggled to wake up from his sleep. A heavy slap landed on his cheek and he woke up and began to breathe heavily as he looked around the room.He saw her face in the dim room and his nerves relaxed as he laid back on the bed and placed his head on the pillow.“I'm sorry, you were hallucinating again” she apologized as she held his palms tenderlyHe exhaled and shut his eyes for a moment. His whole body ached and he let out a groan as he felt the acrid pain from the wound in his tummy which had been bandaged.“Sorry, you need to relax” she said as she held his arms
The car stopped in front of the old four storey building. He looked out of the car window and he could see how serene the neighborhood looked that night.It was cold and the street was empty. Only the barking of dogs could be heard from a distance. She looked at his face and she could see anxiety written all over him."Are you sure you wanna do this?" She asked and he kept silent as he continued to look out of the window"What if Tracy was right, anyway?" He asked and she sighed"Tracy can't be right. He is ready to see you, his response says it all" she said"What was his response?" He asked as he looked at her face"He texted back and said,"Noted" but I think he is eager to see you too, else he wouldn't have agreed to come," she said and he nodded."You know, he could have turned you into the hands of the police if he didn't care about the friendship you once shared. I guess he didn't let them know of his encounter with you" she said and he sighed"You're right," he said"Come on, s
As he walked into the room, he saw her sitting up on the bed. She stood up and walked towards him as he shut the door. She held his arms and followed him to the bed.He sat on the bed and let out a slight groan as he felt pains in his abdomen"Should I switch on the lights?" She asked and he shook his head."You shouldn't have gone out," she said as she sat beside him"I really needed to see him" he said as he took off his shoes"Should I get your medicines?" She asked and he nodded.She walked to the shelf to get his drugs and then she returned with a glass of water. She sat beside him and watched him swallow the tablets. He sighed and removed his hoodie.She looked at his wound and he looked at her face."Did you get something to eat?" He asked and she smiled"Yeah, I ate like a bull," she said and they both laughed. "Lucia was here this evening" she said "Oh, really?" He asked"Yeah, and I was able to call my dad too. I told him I'm fine and he wanted me to come home immediately" s
She pushed him into the room and planted a hot kiss on his lips. He wrapped his arms on her waist and responded to the kiss immediately."I've missed you so much" she said amidst pants as she broke from the kissWithout a word, he lifted her from the floor and took her to the bed.The next morning, he woke up and found her on his side with the duvet covering their bodies. He sighed as he recalled the steamy night they both had. She rolled to his body and placed her hand across his chest."It's morning already and you should be getting ready for lectures" he said and she chuckled silently."I want to stay here all day," she said as she opened her eyes and wrapped her hair in a bunHe smiled and rubbed his palm on his face."I've missed you so much, Eden," she said as she planted a quick kiss on his lips"How about your boyfriend or should I say, boyfriends?" He asked and she slapped his chest slightly."What have you been hearing about me?" She asked with a slight frown"Nothing," he sa
He stood in front of the coffee shop watching the few people moving to and fro in front of the entrance door. It was dark and the whole place was lit up with streetlights and different lights from the few shops and tall buildings around."Eden, over here" he heard a voice behind him.He turned and a smile appeared on his face as he saw Julius standing behind him, dressed in a black long jacket. "I'm sorry for taking so long, there was much work at the office today" he said as Eden walked towards him"I haven't waited for so long," Eden said and they both smiled"Can we sit in the car please?" Julius asked and he nodded.They walked to his car which was parked at the roadside and they both entered the car. He brought out a cup of chocolate raspberry parfait and handed one to him."I don't have time to cook, so I settle with junks sometimes before going home," he said and Eden laughed."Maybe it's time you get a woman" he said with a smile as he watched him eating a burger"Seriously, b
She looked at the door which was creaking and she smiled as she saw Lucia walking into the room, dressed in blue jeans trousers and black blouse."Babe," she called with excitement as she walked to the bed and dropped the white shopping bag she was holding."I've missed you so much," Jessica cried as they both hugged."Gosh, you're growing fat in your room. This isn't good for you," Lucia said as she looked at Jessica's cheeks which were turning robust."Seriously" she said with a smile as she raised her arms up."I got you chocolates and your cococrunch" she said as she brought out the items from the bag."Oh thanks," Jessica said with excitement as she tore the packet of cococrunch."Reminds you of your boyfriend right?" Lucia asked as she laid on the bed"Yes, I've missed him so much. Please, I need to call him right away. Can I use your phone?" She asked at once"Your dad had me drop my phone with him before coming into the room. Those were the rules he gave me in seeing you" Lucia
PRESENT"You can keep it if you want," he said as he removed the wristwatch"But you said it was a gift, and you shouldn't give out what someone else gifted you" she said"No, it will bring you back to me just like he said" he said and they both laughed"And you believed that?" She asked and he smiled"You're a good man Eden," she said as she looked into his eyes.He smiled and stood up as he gave her the wristwatch."I will need to start going now" he said"Why? So soon?" She asked as she stood up too"Yeah, you want your father to come get me?" He asked"No, but.. Eden, I want you to stay" she cried and he sighed and walked back to her.He wrapped her in his arms and she held him tightly."I love you," she whispered and he kept silent. He recalled how Rosa had whispered those words over to him before her death. He squeezed her body in his arms and they both stayed that way for a moment.He looked into her eyes and removed the strand of hair from her face. She smiled as he planted a s
The smell of barbecues and roasted beef filled the air as laughter and slow music was heard coming out from the surrounding.It was a beautiful afternoon at the lodge. At the back of the lodge out there in the field, a large table covered with white cloth could be seen, filled with fruits, desserts, and all sorts of beverages.Eden and Julius could be seen at the barbecues stand, roasting barbecues while discussing and laughing over a few things.“Do you think she will come?” Julius asked anxiously“Trust me, she will” he assured“What are the boys up to this time around?” Tracy and Jessica asked as they walked out through the backdoor,holding food bowls in their hands.“Up to something” Julius said and the girls laughed“Where is Jonathan?” Eden asked Tracy who was walking over to the table“I guess he is having a hard time using the stereo” she said“That stereo been out of use for a long time now. I will go help him out when i’m done” he saidAs they were still speaking, they heard
10 YEARS LATER MAXIMUM SECURITY CAMP, JUAREZ The lights fluctuated and the sounds of his leather boots could be heard as he walked hastily through the hallway. Holding a tray of tea, he kept a straight face as he walked past the warders and the heavily armed men mounting in front of the cells on both sides of the hallway. He took a left turn where he could see a passageway holding up to three cells. Two heavily armed policemen could be seen patrolling along the passage which was as calm as a graveyard. He stopped in front of the cell with a number tag, G3. The sound of the steel gate could be heard as it opened wide and he walked into the cell slowly. She rose up from the bunker bed and heaved a sigh as she turned to face him. Her lips curved into a mischievous smile as she saw him holding the tray with his head bowed. "Gracias" she muttered with a smile as she took the tray from him and he turned to walk away immediately. She sat on the bed with the tray resting on her legs.
"Hey," Julius called as he walked over to him with a glass of fruit juice in his hand. "Hey man," Eden called as he munched his fries "You know, I'm proud of you" Julius said with a smile He nodded "Thank you for being a true friend" he said and Julius smiled. "You know, Smoke's perspective about you has changed a lot. He no longer sees you as an enemy to the state" he said "Oh, really?" Eden asked in surprise "Yeah. He sends his regards. He has been transferred away from chimalpa" he said and he nodded. "My mom sends her regards too. She's really happy right now that you did the right thing. She has spent a couple of months praying for you" he said and Eden smiled "I wish I could meet her one more time" he said and they both smiled. "Eden, my worst fear is life in prison for you. You know how many of those guys you've put in there and they're probably waiting for you right now" he said anxiously He gulped and exhaled. "I know and I've been thinking about that. I will have
He stood up from the bunker bed as he heard the sound of the steel gate opening. He has been placed in the city's minimum security prison before his transfer to a maximum security prison in Joanesco. He followed behind the warder as they walked through the hallway which holds different cell rooms. A few armed men in uniforms could be seen, mounting in front of the prison cells. He was led into a large field in the open where he could see a few inmates who were having a good time with their family and friends. Heavily armed Security personnels could be seen, patrolling around the facility which was fenced all round. His face beamed with smiles as he saw his family and friends waving over him at the field. As he walked closer to them, he could see Jessica running to meet him. "Eden!" She cried as she hugged him tightly. He held her closely for a while as everyone watched with smiles on their faces. He looked ahead of her and he could see His father and mother standing with his sist
There was tension in court as Nanny Cassie was called up into the witness dock. Grace shut her eyes for a moment as she saw the Nanny who was standing on the dock with her head bowed. After taking the oath, Tracy began to throw series of questions at her. "How long have you been working at the Smith's mansion?" She asked "For almost three decades" she stated "Great. Now as a Nanny who has witness a lot that has been ongoing in the Smith's mansion, tell us what you know about the abuse case and Mrs Grace's involvement in the murder of Mrs Rodrigo Eden's grandmother" she continued. "When Eden was taken back to the mansion, I began to notice a few unusual things about him. He sometimes refuses his meals, and he becomes emaciated. Sometimes, he would lock himself up in the room and I would hear him cry. One night, I saw Grace take him out of his room and she led him into the Master's room while he was away on a business trip. I tiptoed and leaned on the door listening to their voices
There was a pandemonium in the court premises as a lot of chants could be heard by the crowd who had gathered in front of the court gate, holding placards and banners as they continued to sing and chant in Spanish. "libertad al rey!!"(Freedom to the King) were the words that could be heard echoing around the whole place as the young men and women tried to gain entry into the court premises. The police and other security agencies could be seen, trying to enforce peace and order as they engaged the crowd who were causing a pandemonium over the premises with their chants. As the police van zoomed into the court premises, the chants increased and the gate of the Court was shut immediately while the crowd continued to chant outside. He was led out of the police van with Spider beside him. As he looked back at the crowd, he was filled with awe and his eyes welled up as he saw the crowd which was made up of mainly students from the states University chanting his name gracefully. The pres
Her wide full lips broke into a warm smile as she watched him being led into the visitors room with a policeman beside him. As he walked closer to her, his face beamed with a smile and he couldn’t explain the feelings of seeing her here again. “Hey,” she called with a smile as he took the seat facing her. He kept silent and stared at her face for a moment, with his face full of smiles “What?” She asked with a chuckle “You’re getting robust” he blurted and they both laughed. They kept silent for a moment with their eyes burning into each other. “I miss you Eden, i want you to come out of all this” she broke into tears immediately He heaved a sigh as his heart became heavy ``Jess, stop it” he said with emotions written all over his voice. She sniffed and wiped the tears off her face as she raised up her head to look at him. “You don’t really have to go to prison. You have an unborn child Eden, you have me” she cried and he looked away from her sadly. “I’m sorry for putting you
"Take a look at this shit dad! It's all over the papers!" He yelled as he dropped the newspaper on the table before his father "She deserves more than this!" Emilio yelled from his seat "Really? And you believe the trash your criminal son said back there? No! That's trash. You didn't even stand up for her! You didn't care about the family's name!" He continued "Enough Clement!" He yelled as he stood up angrily. "Your mother raped my seven years old son! How does it sound in your ears?!" He slammed. The door opened and Tracy walked into the house with Juliet. "What's going on?" She asked "He is taking sides with his mother," Emilio related "What! Are you dumb?!" Juliet barked as she walked towards him angrily "Put yourself in Eden's shoes. I don't think you can withstand any of those pains he went through" Tracy put in as she walked close to him. "You all can say trash for all I care. And you know what, I will be defending my mother in court!" He stated as he wore his glasses
"Overwhelmed by shock, I screamed and the men chased after me. As I ran out of the woods, I was hit by a car which happened to be Gabriel's car. He and his beloved wife Ella, rescued me that night from the hands of those men. I became obsessed with the thought that someone was after my life. And when Gabriel introduced me to the gang, I wasted no time in accepting his offer. I was only eight when I became a gangster. And since then, I've been consumed with vengeance and hoping one day I would have my vengeance on the people who killed grandma and all those who had hurt me" he related as he looked at Grace sternly. “And since then, they haven’t stopped coming for me. I was arrested at the airport because of i was setup by my step mother whi is sitting here with us in court” he spilled and the whole court was thrown into an uproar again. “Maxwell, standing beside me here can attest to the fact that he was offered a payment by mrs Smith to frame me up so i would end up behind bars” he
Police sirens could be heard all over the court premises and members of the press team could be seen filling the whole place with cameras and microphones. A TV reporter could be seen in front of the court house, reporting live on TV. Security personnels could also be seen, patrolling the premises as they tried to install order in the court. As he was led out of the police vehicle, he was covered by members of the press who were trying to get further information from him. He was led into the courtroom with Spider beside him. As he was led into the dock, he smiled wryly as he saw his family seated in the front row. His eyes caught with Grace who was sitting close to Clement. Their eyes met and she smirked. He gulped and looked away from her as he saw his mother walking into the courtroom hastily. He could see her walking past Grace towards Emilio who was seated at the end of the chair. "What do you think you are doing?" Grace asked from where she sat She waved her hair backwards an