Jessica's heart sank and started beating fast like she had been running for long. However, she didn't remove her lips from the stranger's, instead she waited for him to make the first move of either kissing her or pushing her away."It seems like he was also in shock." She thought internally with her eyes wide open. Just when she thought of standing up and probably going back inside, Jayden parted her lips with his tongue and surprisingly Jessica didn't resist.She kissed him passionately forcing her mouth into his as Jayden placed his hands on her hair. Their nose brushed against each other, while ran his hands through her hair continuously. Things were getting intense and it made her worried, even though she was loving the feeling. Jayden hands slowly left her hair, running down her neck until it got to her chest and stopped.The next place she felt his hand was on her breast. She moaned softly, wanting to stop him, but the feeling was just too good for it to end here."What are y
Emy froze, her eyes widened and were fixed Jessica.The room was as quite as a graveyard now, nobody spoke a word nor did they bother explaining what had happened, which was the cause for the noise they were making. "I said what is going on here? Are you all deaf?" Jayden asked as he walked further into the room. When he saw Jessica crying he became angry instantly and tapped Emy, who turned slowly to look at him with her head facing the ground while she bit her lips, regretting why she had slapped Jessica. Who would have thought that Jayden was still around. "I'm sorry sir, but sh was constituting a nuisance and I had to discipline her." Emy apologized falling to the ground as she begged him profusely with her two eyes closed tightly, while waiting for her judgement."And you what nuisance were you creating?" Jayden asked, looking up at Jessica.He quickly removed his eyes the moment she looked up at him with her teary eyes, wondering if she could recognize him. Deep down within h
Jessica couldn't believe her ears, she had heard of the Black Shade Mafia and how they were usually feared by the people and even the government.It occurred to her that indeed she ought to be dead, but the reason why he keeps sparing her remains unknown. "I have nothing to do with a monster like that." She responded and looked sideways with her hair falling as they carried her to a room. Her mind was completely far away as thousands of thoughts ran through her head. The next thing she noticed was that she was lying on a comfy bed.She managed to scrutinized the room surrounding, even though it hurts as she tried lifting her head. She couldn't believe she would be staying in this nice room alone. "What does he wants from me?" She asked herself internally as she gave up in looking around the room. She heard the other girls muttering some inaudible words and didn't bother to strain her ears to hear what they were saying.For now she couldn't care for anything else other that the s
Jayden got home late in the night and was surprised to still find Joe. " Something must have gone wrong." He thought while parking his car in the garage, wondering what must have happened this time. Before he could step down from his car, Joe was already standing in front of his door, looking terrified. Jayden scrutinized the environment to know if anything seemed off, but everything was normal."What happened? Why are you still here?" Jayden asked while coming down from his car."We were attacked again sir." Joe replied with a shaky voice, walking behind Jayden who was heading towards the house."Which Mafia did this?" "The same unknown Mafia that attacked the last time.""And how many men did we lose?" Jayden asked, opening the door. He was stunned by what he saw and paused to stared for a few seconds, until he was noticed by Ivy and Eva. The two women sat beside each other, chatting like they have known each other for a very long time.Just about two days ago, they were enemies
On hearing that she had been taken to the hospital by some of the workers, accompanied by his doctor, he dash into his car, slamming the door widely and drove out in full speed, nearly knocking out the gate, alongside the security man."Something must be up with him and that Jessica of a girl. Since when did he become this caring? Even when his wife had an accident last year, he didn't seem as bothered as this." Emy said aloud to one of the staff standing beside her as they kept their eyes fixed on Jayden's car, until he was completely out of sight.Jayden wasn't satisfied that she was I'm the hospital, he picked up his phone and dialled the doctors number.Some drivers began to cursed at him loudly, due to the fact that he was driving recklessly, but he didn't care. "They should come tell me that in my face." After three times of calling, the doctor finally picked up and began to apologize for missing his calls."How is she? Where is she?" He shouted on the phone, ignoring the docto
Jessica stared at Jayden in bewilderment, pondering on his reason for being so curious to know if she have had sexual inter course with anyone recently.She looked up at him burning in fury and her eyes reddened. However she still refused to speak. Series of arguments were going on in her mind as to why she should open up to Jayden of all people."You have just 10 seconds to speak, else you die." Jayden said , already getting impatient."Then just kill me. My life is already miserable, what more could I want ugh?" Jessica retorted, raising up her voice, also attempting to rise up from her bed. She fell back immediately, placing her two hands on her head which was hurting badly. It felt like someone was using an hammer to hit her head.The nurse rushed to her patting her gently before offering a cup of water to her."You need to rest, please stop shouting." The nurse pleaded. "Now, would you talk or are you trying to be stubborn?" Jayden questioned, trying not to act concerned.Jessi
Jessica and Jayden got into a serious argument, as she refused to follow him to his house, insisting that she remains in the club or he sets her free, so she could go and start a new life somewhere else.However, Jayden opposed her idea and stood on his ground that, she follows him and start living in his house."Why will someone like you be so kind enough to offer me and my unborn child an accommodation in your house?" Jessica asked him, squeezing the pillow firmly while still trying to fix her gaze on him."Someone like me?" Jayden asked, walking backwards and forwards with his two arms crossed around his chest. "You heard me." She responded."Well, I don't need to argue with you, neither do I even have to explain. You are following me to my house, once you are discharged, I don't care if you like it or not." Jayden said and began to head towards the door.Just then the door opened and the doctor came in, holding a file on his left hand, while fixing his eyes on Jessica. He purpos
Jessica felt bad as she walked into the house with Jayden who was still holding her hand. She turned her head backwards to that a glance at Ivy. She was still standing outside motionlessly and had her eyes fixated on them with her mouth still agape.If she could also explain the reason why he brought her to his house, she would have told Ivy everything. Unfortunately, she was clueless herself and Jayden wouldn't tell her anything.As they walked in further, She saw another lady descending down the stairs, though the one she had seen earlier appeared to be more pretty.They were about to climb the stairs, but she prevented them from doing so by spreading out her arms widely."And who is this?" She asked, staring at Jessica with her eyes moving from her head, down to he toe.She kept on looking until she was satisfied and fixed her eyes back on Jayden, with a more serious look on her face. Jayden didn't respond, but the moment he looked up at her with a cold facial expression, she im
One evening, after Ethan had been tucked into bed, his soft snores drifting through the house, Jayden and Jessica sat on the terrace overlooking their garden. The moon hung high in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the manicured lawns and blooming flowers. A comfortable silence settled between them, a silence filled with love and contentment.Jayden took Jessica’s hand in his, his fingers intertwining with hers. He looked at her, his eyes filled with love and a hint of something else, contemplating.“Jessica,” he began, his voice low and thoughtful. “There’s something I’ve been thinking about.”Jessica squeezed his hand gently. “What is it, Jayden?”He took a deep breath. “Ethan, he’s going to grow up so fast. He deserves a normal life, Jessica. A life without...without the shadows.”Jessica knew what he was talking about. The “shadows” – the life Jayden had led, the life of power, danger, and violence that had been his reality for so long. She had always worried about it, worried
The morning sun streamed through the windows, casting long shadows across the room. Jayden sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes fixed on his phone. He had barely slept, his mind consumed by the message, the silence, the impending deadline. He glanced at the clock. It was almost noon. He had given them until noon."Any news?" Jessica asked, her voice filled with hope and anxiety. She sat beside him, her hand resting on his arm.Jayden shook his head. "Nothing," he said, his voice grim. "Not a word."He could see the disappointment in her eyes, the flicker of hope dimming. He hated this. He hated putting her through this, raising her hopes only to have them potentially dashed."What are you going to do?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper.Jayden looked at her, his heart aching. "I'm going to do what I said I would do," he replied, his voice firm. "I'm going to find them."Just then, his phone buzzed. He snatched it up, his heart pounding in his chest. It was a message from the unkno
Jayden stared at his phone, his eyes fixed on the screen, willing it to display a reply. Who is this? What are you talking about? he had texted back, his fingers trembling as he typed. But the phone remained stubbornly silent. He checked it again and again, as if the act of looking could somehow conjure a response. Nothing.He sank back into the armchair, his mind a whirlwind of confusion and disbelief. Jessica’s child… alive? The thought echoed in his mind, a flicker of hope igniting in the darkness. He had mourned the loss of that child, carried the weight of that grief for months. Now, this… this cryptic message. It was too much to process. He didn't know what to believe.He thought of Jessica, asleep upstairs, still recovering from her ordeal. Should he tell her? Could he dare to give her this hope, only to have it snatched away? He couldn't bear to inflict any more pain on her. But could he keep this from her? This… possibility?He got up and walked over to the window, staring ou
Jayden gently scooped Jessica into his arms, carrying her bridal-style as if she weighed nothing at all. He wanted to reassure her, to make her feel safe and cherished. He carried her through the silent mansion, up the grand staircase, and down the long hallway to his room. "No way is she staying in her room" He thought. She needs to be close, where I can keep an eye on her.He laid her gently on the king sized bed, the soft Egyptian cotton sheets a stark contrast to the rougher textures she’d endured recently. He brushed a stray strand of hair from her face, his gaze filled with tenderness. “I’ll be right outside,” he murmured, kissing her forehead. “Just call if you need anything.”"All right" Jessica responded with a soft smile on her face.He closed the door softly behind him, leaving her in the capable hands of the maids whom he had intentions to fire soon. He couldn't trust any of them but he was certain they would take good care of her, since Lilian who gives them orders is now
"Why would you say that? I don't hate you, and I've forgotten whatever you did. Stop blaming yourself; it's all my fault, Jessica," he said, tightening the hug."You will hate me, Jayden. You will soon hate me," Jessica said, tears running down her eyes.Jayden pulled back slightly, cupping her face in his hands. He looked at her, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions – concern, anger, and a deep, underlying sadness. "Jessica, what is it? What's wrong? You can tell me anything." He already knew. He’d seen the video. George’s cruel, gloating message. The confirmation of his worst fears. But he needed to hear it from her. He needed her to trust him enough to tell him.She hesitated, her gaze darting away from his. "It's… it's about George," she finally whispered, her voice trembling.Jayden's jaw tightened. He knew what she was going to say, but he forced himself to remain calm. "What about George?"Jessica took a shaky breath, her hands twisting in her lap. "He… he's been… for
Jayden's helped Jessica to her feet, his grip firm but gentle. "Come on," he urged, pulling her towards the exit. He didn't want to carry her in bridal style, incase they were attacked, he would be able to react swiftly. They moved quickly with Joe and Ben flanking them, guns raised, ready for any threat. The sounds of battle raged around them, but Jayden's focus was to get Jessica out, then erase every trace of this nightmare.They reached Jayden's car, a sleek black SUV parked a short distance from the building. He ushered Jessica inside, then turned to Joe and Ben. "Get the others out," he ordered. "Make sure no one is left behind."As Joe and Ben disappeared to round up the rest of their team, Jayden slid into the driver's seat. He glanced at Jessica, who was staring at the building with a mixture of awe and terror. He knew she was trying to understand him, trying to reconcile the man she knew with the ruthless operator he had become. He waited for a few more minutes and he saw J
The narrow staircase descended into darkness, the only light source Jayden’s tactical flashlight, cutting a swathe through the oppressive gloom. The air grew colder, heavier, thick with the smell of damp earth and something else… something metallic and faintly sickening. He gripped his gun tighter, his knuckles white. The silence was unnerving, broken only by the echo of his own footsteps on the stone steps.He reached the bottom, the stairs opening into a low-ceilinged chamber. The flashlight beam danced across rough-hewn walls, revealing a space that was more dungeon than basement. Chains hung from the ceiling, their cold iron glinting in the light. In the center of the room, a single bare bulb cast a sickly yellow glow, illuminating a scene that made Jayden’s blood run cold.Jessica was tied to a chair, her wrists bound tightly with rope. Her face was pale, streaked with tears and dirt. A gag covered her mouth, muffling her sobs. Standing before her, his back to Jayden, was George.
The gates, more like flimsy decorations than actual security, crumpled like paper under the weight of Jayden’s SUV. He didn’t even bother stopping; he just plowed right through, the twisted metal screaming a prelude to the carnage that was about to unfold. He jumped out, gun already in hand, the adrenaline pumping through him like a shot of pure fire. He wasn’t thinking straight, not really. Just pure, unadulterated rage.“Let’s go!” he yelled at his men, who were already spilling out of the other vehicles, weapons raised. The air crackled with tension, the quiet of the forest about to be shattered.George’s guards were scrambling, clearly caught off guard. They were expecting a quiet getaway, not a full-scale assault. They were outmatched, outgunned, and they knew it. Jayden moved like a man possessed, taking down two guards before they even had a chance to aim. He wasn’t playing around. This wasn’t a game.The clearing became a whirlwind of gunfire, shouts, and the sickening thud of
Jayden was seated in his room, going through the documents sent to him by Joe concerning Eva recent movement, purchases, pictures of her at different locations and all. Suddenly a video flickered to life on his phone screen. He’d received a cryptic message with a link, his heart already a lead weight in his chest. He’d known, somehow, that it was about Jessica. He’d been searching for her relentlessly, following every lead, every whisper, but it had all been dead ends. He pressed play, his breath catching in his throat. The first few seconds were a blur, just a dimly lit room. Then he saw Jessica, her eyes wide with terror, tears streaming down her face. Suddenly, George appeared. Jayden’s blood ran cold. He felt a rage so intense, so primal, it was like a physical force. He gripped the edge of the desk so hard his knuckles turned white.He watched, his stomach twisting into knots, as George violated her. He wanted to scream, to reach through the screen and rip George apart, but he w