Arthur POVShe wasn’t here yet. I turned my eyes around the crowd but i couldnt get a glimpse of her shiny black hair because she wasn’t here.Juliet arms wrapped around me bringing my attention back to the present, we hadn’t moved and Juliet was staring at me.“Arthur,” my name softed out of her lips and i turned my attention to her, her eyes stared at me, some form of expectation bridled behind the large irises. “Are you okay? You look quite distant?” she whispered slowly and i turned my gaze away from her as i stared ahead.“Yes, lets go.” i said and we moved together, a lot of people stared at us, women in their large numbers, old and yound, they kept there eyes on Juliet but most especially on me. It wasn’t news to who i was and with the attention i was getting Juliet feed off it like a remora fish to a shark.I could sense her ego inflate and soon enough we were nearing people who we actually knew.“Juliet, Arthur, its a surprise to see the both of you- together.” Donovan’s voic
Dani POV (5 hours before the masked event)I was in Mary-Ann’s place putting away some of the cookies i had made into the fridge when a knock came. I was sure that Mary-ann told me that she wasn’t expecting visitors, neither was my mother nor I.“Robert?” I frowned as i tried to make sense as to why he was here. I opened the door after stepping away from the peep hole to stare at Robert who was grinning widely at me.“Hey Dani.” he greeted with a wave, he didnt make any move to come closer to the door instead his eyes twinkled in excitment.“Why are you here and I didn't mean that in a bad way, I am just surprised.” he glanced down at his watch and i wondered if he was actually in a hurry to go someplace.“Oh come on, relax, will you? I am just here to run some emergency errands.” he said and i felt relieved.“Oh that makes sense-” I replied as the sound of footsteps neared me.“Who is there?” my mother said as she came around.“Oh its Robert-” i replied opening the door wider and Ro
Dani POVIt must’ve been the thirteenth time i was using the wipes to clean my palms. Yes, i was that nervous even with Robert in the car beside me. He had picked me up not long after i was done taking pictures for Emily and while he assured me that everything would be fine, i didnt think i was going to be. Even in the thousand dollar dress and makeup that transformed me into someone bolder than the usual me, it wasnt enough to calm my nerves. I was going to be around people in far more expensive dresses, with more elegant makeup and where of more importance than i am, and that was where the problem lied. I was going to be in a sea of people who were going to start judging me the moment i stepped foot insied the hall.“Dani-” my head snapped to Robert who was staring at me, my eyes moved to the glass behind him and i swallwoed when i realized that we were here. The flashes from the camera went off as others climbed the stairs and made sure to give their best sides to the camera.“Look
Arthur POVI couldn't keep my eyes away as she and Robert walked away. She shouldn't be here, especially with him.“Don’t you want to greet more people?” Juliet asked breaking my gaze away from Dani, i didnt look at Juliet to know that she wasn’t happy. It was also a way to get Dani off my mind, we stopped at where one of my business associates was.“Arthur King,” he greeted with a slight nod, he was with a slightly older woman, more older than he was and there was something in his eyes are they moved from me to Juliet who was pressed up beside me. His lips curled into a smile as they lingered on Juliet which made me narrow my eyes on him.“Denver, i suggest you keep your eyes on what actually matters.” i said firmly and Denvers attentiont turned to me, not hiding that he had been checking Juliet out. “Looks like Greece has done you well,” i said and he nodded in agreement.“Oh, you have no idea. Such a wonderful place, rich heritage and culture, great sights and then lovely women who
DANI POVIt wasn’t how I expected my evening to go. Two men in their prime staring down at each other with her right in the middle it was supposed to be a quick and lovely evening yet at every second tension rose up wherever i was.Some part of me knew that if care wasn’t taken, this was all going to end badly.“What do you think you’re doing?” Arthur staed with his voice firm and gaze unwavering, one thing was clear, this was all going to end badly.“Dancing with a beeautiful woman Arthur can’t you see?” Jake replied with that grin that could annoy the heck out of you and he was doing it intentionally. Jake moved closer to me making Arthur’s eye narrow further into slits. “I didnt realize that you are blind.” he added making me chew my lips as my eyes widened between both men.“I told you to stay away from her.” Arthur said adn i frowned, the two had met before now? He had placed a warning to Jake about me? I couldn’t help but stare at Arthur who hadn’t glanced at me in any way.“She
Dani POVNickerson didnt say anything. He was quiet and when his eyes darted to something behind me i realized why.“What were you daring her to do?” He asked and my hands curled by mysides. Arthur was next to me and i could feel the glowering gaze directed at the men in front of me.“Arthur, i didn’t think you’ll come up here to meet me yourself.” Nickerson said ignoring me, he acted like i wasn’t the one he should be facing. He extended his hands out to Arthur for a shake but Arthur only glared down at the his hands and ignored him.“Don’t tell me you’re mad over something i said a random staff.” Nickerson stated bitterly and his brows narrowed. I swallowed wondering why he was making such a big deal of the matter.“Danielle isn’t just a random staff, she is my assistant and she stands in my place most times, if you’re disrespecting her, you’re also disrepecting me too.” Arthur said and i stared at him, he was calm but i could see that he was holding back from doing something that
Arthur pov“Arthur? What is happening? Were you planning on leaving?” Juliet asked as her eyes stayed on me, I watched Robert and Dani leave and my heart clenched in my chest as their car drove away.“It’s an emergency.” I said turning to Juliet who had a frown on her face, her lips were thinner into a small line and she was trying so hard not rot blow up.“You were planning on Lea-“ she didn’t get to finish as an older man comes in our direction.“I thought I saw you, Arthur I’ve been around and yet we’ve not greeted properly.” Juliette’s uncle stated as he stood next to Juliette who didn’t take her eyes off me.I really did not want to do any of this.“Juliette, I have to go.”“Is it because of her?” She asked with piercing eyes, she was seeing Dani as a threat but in all she wasn’t even to be compared.“It’s not about Dani-“ I replied, Ava was in trouble and I wanted to be there, I need to be there.“Do you two-““Now is not a good time, Grant.” I snapped at her uncle who stared at
Dani pov“It’s urgent ma’am, she’ll need a blood transfusion.” I stared at the blank white wall behind the bald headed doctor, even with his dark eyes staring at me with pity, it wasn't enough to set me out of my trance. My hands curled on my laps and if my mind wasn’t so busy I would’ve felt the strain on my lap.Ava needed blood.Ava needed blood.It wouldn’t be so much of a big deal but there was a problem, my blood and hers was not a match. It was scary enough tht she was a rare kind, nobody on my mothers side had the same blood with her.“We have a little to sustain her in the blood bank.” The doctor added and I swallowed.“It’s not safe,and we both know it’s not free. I mean we can’t even afford it,” I muttered andy mothers hands covered mine. I could feel her gaze on me as I stared at my laps.“It’s the best option Dani, we will sort everything out in due time.” My mother said squeezing my hands gently.“Another option is to you have a relative that have similar blood group wit
Arthur POVHe was Alive. He was alive and he had my daughter. My father was alive and he had my daughter with him. Anger seered through me as it struggled to stay afloat with my fear which tagged easily. If he was alive, there was large chance he would hurt Ava to get to me. He had come back for me, to get me to back back to what i did to him.“Arthur!!” Zachary yelled from behind me but i kept on walking as wheels turned in my head. “Wait the hell up!” He grabbed my upper hand and yanked me but the persons face i saw was Danielle.“What?!” I snapped, not caring if they all saw me loose.“Where are you going? You can’t just keep leaving me in the dark. At least tell me what you have planned.” Dani stated with strong words but it wasn’t going to work so i laughed. I laughed not at her but at the entire situation.“Don’t you get it Dani, if my father had Ava and your mother, there is no plan. There is nothing i can think off that’ll work- its always a loosing game with him. He knows me
Dani POV“......she is the mother of your child..” Zachary’s words echoed in my head as i stared at the man i had trusted since the very first day.“What the hell does he mean?” I repeated as if i didnt hear myself the first time.“Dani- i can explain...”“Then do just that!! Explain to me why your brother thinks i’m the mother of your child, and you didnt seem surprised by it and what child!! I sure as hell know that its not Ava- she- she can’t be yours-”“You better believe it Danielle, my brother may be a liar but i am not.” Zachary said mildly. “Dad!!” Robert scolded but it was too late, the damage has been done already.“And you–” zachary turned to Robert. “You were supposed to keep an eye out for her. You had one simple job-”“I guess we both have something in common, don’t you think dad?” Robert muttered bitterly but Zachary remained calm.“Lets leave the two to settle themselves,” “Dad-”“ its about time he told her Robert, he has always been looking for a chance, now seems lik
Arthur POVThe thing i feared most was unfolding right before my eyes, they had taken them. Whoever it was that had sent me that text had moved ahead even with knowing who my family are, who i am. In the past years, my family had been threatened in more than one way and every single time, they’ve regretted targeting my family but now it felt different and it was obvious why, they had taken someone I thought i had lost before now, My daughter. They had taken Ava.“Arthur, what is happening?” She asked as she followed behind me, my hands ran through the screen of my phone hitting numbers that should be around, it was a good sign that she did not know just yet-“I’m not moving one more step until you tell me what is going on.” She halted with both hands by her side as she stared at me, she could sense that something was wrong.“I know you are worried but i can explain on-” Her phone buzzed in her hands, and with a reluctant gaze she stared at her screen and in seconds her eyes widened.“
ighty Five Dani POVAlex thiago was nothing i imagined, he wasn’t a man with white hair who was partially bald and had rounded shoulders. He was a man over six foot and had no bald hair, infact his grey hair was neatly styled on his head and the wrinkles on his face was highly controlled. His dark hazel eyes were electrifying that even as he stared at Arthur and I, i felt more to be of his target.“I’ve told you to call me Alex, son.” He replied and shook his hands with a small hug as though they’ve been friends for a long time.“Where is Patricia?” Arthur asked as Alex gaze shifted to me, he took my hand and placed a kiss to the back of them.“She’ll be here any mom-” A woman with Aubrun hair and dark red dress hurridely stepped outside.“Babe, i told you to wait for me.”“Our guest are here already, i didnt have to wait for you before attending to them but i’m sorry. You look beautiful love.” Alex said and pulled his wife who was way shorter than him even in her heels. She looked yo
Dani POVArthur countenance changed when i turned to check if he was following, his eyes were narrowed at his phone and his lips were in a thin line. I could count the number of times Arthur was worried by something and he never lost his composure, but this time, it felt different. He was disturbed, and he didnt seem to have it under control.I had been so carried away by what I was seeing that I didn’t notice him slacking behind and now he had probably seen something that would cause his mood to be foul for the rest of the day.With guilt eating my stomach, I walked towards him with my brows furrowed. He raised his head just before I got to him and just like always he tried to hide it but it was too late.“Hey, is everything okay?”“I should be asking you that question,” I countered and his brows shut up.“What do you mean-““No lies Arthur, I saw your face, you saw something really unpleasant. What did you see?” He stared at me, either stunned to speak or trying to come up with an a
Arthur POVShe was in my arms when i stirred awake, cuddled right next to me with her lips slightly parted. I had passed out on the couch with her resting on me and it was one of the best sleep I’ve had in weeks. Even though my legs hurt from not having a place to properly rest, it was worth it.My body had given out to the stress from the past couple of days and it was clear that i needed the rest. I checked the time on the wall and realized we still had four more hours until it was dawn, meaning two things. I either go back to sleep or i begin my day.“What are you thinking about?” She was awake. Her eyes were still closed making me wonder how she could tell.“How-”“Your heartbeat, it started racing few seconds ago-” she paid attention to the little things and it marvelled me.“Sorry if i disrupted your sleep.” I apologized as she sat up.“Its fine, are you okay?” She asked while brushing her hair carefully behind her ears.“Yes- its just two a.m. meaning you need to get more sleep
Dani POV“Jake? As in jake jake?” I said with my eyes wide. “You two were best friends?”“Yes, we were. I was going to forgive them and move on just so i can get her back but she said that she didnt deserve to be with me, that she could do so much better, and that i was carried away with everything that had happened in the past and not focused on her.”“Arthur-”“I blame myself for it but it hurt after telling both of them seperately that i had started seeing a therapist already. It hurt because i trusted them so much, all jake did was gloat and after Juliet realized i wasn’t running after her like she imagined, she started running to me. Seeing her face was enough pain on its own, my mind always brought back the images of of the both of them- and the funny thing is that they did it in our room back in college-”“Arthur, I’m so sorry.” I muttered, it was horrible watching your best friend and girlfriend lie to you and betray you- my heart ached for Arthur. He had gone through so much
Dani POVWe ended up sitting on the sand and feeling the grain between my toes felt relaxing, talking about Anna brought back some memories that I had locked away but this time it was different.“After my grandfather took me in, it took me a while to adjust. I barely slept and all I did was stare at my door waiting for either my father to come through it and drag me out or my mother to hold me and tell me she was sorry for leaving me alone.” He admitted and I turned to him, he was playing with the strap of the silver watch on his wrist.“I also wanted to see Zachary come in through the doors and tell me that everything I had done was not my fault but it never happened. I blame myself for everything that happened between us- it's safe to say that we both need professional help.” He joked at the end but now that he mentioned it, it wouldn't be a bad idea.“It's not going to be bad.” My hands slipped to his and with a gentle squeeze he turned to me, with a smile. “So, mind telling me abo
Dani POVFlashback“Hurry up Danielle, You’re going to miss the race.” My cousin yelled as i hurriedly applied my sun screen on. My flip flops which were in front of my room was no where to be found.“Anna!!! Its not funny if you tell me to hurry up and take my flip flops.” I yelled back at my cousin. It was difficult leaving with my cousins since my dad promised that we would soon be out of there.“Mum!! Can you help me with another-” A pair of fresh flip flop is hurled at my head and i’m only seconds late as one of the pair slaps my cheeks. With a loud hiss, i spotted my mum waiting with narrowed eyes and the acidic words in my mouth dry out.“You have something to say young lady?” I shook my head and ran outside with the new pair in hand, the car was going to be occupied and i needed to pick the best spot- my spot to avoid anything or anyone messing this trip for me.My face fell when i spotted Unle Lee seating at the middle, just by the window, my spot.“Why is he there?” I asked