Lets see what the future brings Helen....Note: Please guys this is my first book, keep the comments coming. we can only get better with it.
I followed Mr. Jones closely as he stepped into the main sitting room, he turned and smiled at me.“This is the sitting room, Master Lucas has not sat on any of these coaches since he came to Texas. He had one beautiful smile that got me jealous. “Why so?” it was odd to hear that the owner of the house has not sat on any of his coaches before. Mr. Jones smiled more before he turned towards the staircase. He claps his hands together as he took the first step. I notice the sitting room light first, it was made of shiny stones, and diamonds. I watched as it sparkled with different colors on the high, cast ceiling, which brought a sense of stillness and comfort to the room. I slowly dropped my eyes at the coaches Mr. Jones was talking about, it was four. All with matching gold feet and hand rest. It was simple and classic.“You know, Mrs. Dowell, Master Lucas is a very busy man. He spends most of his nights in the office. I have worked for the Dowell family since as a boy, and I must sa
I was still in the bed wondering if Lucas had slept on the same bed with me, the thought of him hugging my waist as he slept made me sigh at intervals. It was of the things I wouldn’t take from him, what I wouldn’t agree to him. I rather let his parents know that it’s a fake marriage than let him hug me like his wife. The doorbell snapped me out of my thought. I rolled down from the bed and headed to the door, I stopped when I remember that I need a card to open the door. Then, I remember seeing Lucas in the room, how did he leave the room? Does the door have numerous cards, just like normal doors with a bunch of keys?The bell sounded again, and I hurried back with the card, but a voice out of nowhere frightened me and stopped at once.“Good morning to the Dowell, breakfast is ready, hurry down before it gets cold.” I lift my hand off my chest which I unconsciously placed in shock when I realize it was a customized voice. It must have been sounding before now. I checked my phone, an
LucasFor the first time in a long time, I felt happy and satisfied. The daunting task has been brought to his place, it nearly burst my head the night before. I was aghast but then, happy that she finally agree to it. I didn’t have to wait long in case she changed her mind. That’s how women are to the best of my knowledge. They can be indecisive at times. I texted my lawyer to hurry up to the courthouse, and he agreed. The marriage certificate has been issued. That was a big relief. I went back to the office with Mr. Philip and my heart felt with joy. Why I felt such happiness is what I still can’t figure out. I guess it was because I will finally make my family proud and retain the CEO position, or because I signed the deal with a woman. I badly wanted to look at the lady that has stirred up feelings I couldn’t describe in my body. Whatever the case was, all I know for sure is that I was extremely happy.My smile was broad, and I keep smiling at intervals when I remember that I have
I unleashed all the anger, the hatred I harbored inside Buzz. I wanted him to experience how it feels to be hurt. With every punch I gave him, I felt satisfied. When I remember Helen crying face, my arm became stronger and the urge of hitting him more persisted. I watched him wail and I smile, his cries were like a turn-on, it felt like he was laughing. I hate the sound of his voice, the color of his skin, and the mention of his name. I wished him dead and I was ready to send him to that grave. I know his family will want to use this very act as a ground to disqualify me. But I will show them that I am in charge. I have stayed quiet for too long. It has given Buzz more reason to step in my lane. My annoyance intensified when I remember how hard I have tried to persuade Helen, and his action would made her want to change her mind. Something I could die trying to prevent, something that made me plan to sack the driver that refused to take her to a restaurant of her choice. I pushed the
Lucas.She arrived when I have almost finished my breakfast. Toasted bread and tea. I was still drinking my tea when I heard her scramble down the stairs. I wouldn’t choose any other sight apart from her. Something in her was quite fascinating. I watched from her feeble feet to the prettiest face, everything was eye-catching. I imagine how I would have felt if anything had happened to her yesterday. I would have killed Buzz without a second thought. She strides closer and closer, and I continued watching without blinking. I saw her duck her face down, watching the table, playing with the teaspoon in front of her. I watch the chaos in her face when Caroline came in with food. I wonder what’s on her mind if she’d love the meal. I personally instructed Caroline to prepare all those special meals. I want her to enjoy every second she spends in my house. No one and nothing must bother her. I chose her and I will take responsibility, especially for her safety. I don’t care what she may wan
The hospital was bustling in its usual frenzy mood. Visitors and patients coming in through and through. Nurses in their white robes running around helplessly and doctors with files attaining to the unending sick patients, on their beds lining up in rolls. I walked straight to the ward my mother lay. I have missed her, it felt as if I haven’t seen her for a year. When I first enter the ward, I was welcomed by an outstanding cry that echoes all over the hospital room. It made me have cold feet. I felt a quack inside and my heart dropped to the bottom of my stomach. It was a young, beautiful girl of about 15 years, the same age I was when I lost my dad. She had a pitching voice which made her crying sound like a melody. I watched her as she pinched, hit, shake the man who seems lifeless on the hospital bed. It reminds me of the day I lost my dad, I had cried my eyes out. I knew the feelings, why she had refused to let anyone come close to her. It was the same feelings I had. Everyone
“Good morning, ma’am. Your mum has really responded well to our treatment. When she moved here, with her report, she was ready for the surgery. We couldn’t wait, since all the outstanding bills had been cleared. Mr. Lucas also instructed that the surgery be done immediately.” “Lucas! What do you know about Lucas?” I asked as I turned to see if my mum was listening. I signed in, relieved when I noticed that she was still fast asleep. “I’m Lucas's family doctor. I came to the house to examine you yesterday after I admitted your friend and the driver.” my eyes lit up when I heard of Sandra and the driver. I was planning to call Lucas to ask about the hospital they were admitted. Thank God for the doctor, I was wondering how I will manage to talk to him.“Hope they are responding well. Please, can I see them?” I asked hurriedly asked and waited, hoping for a positive reply.“Sandra had no casualties, she had been discharged, you will see her if she’d not yet left with her mother. And, s
The bodyguard immediately stepped forward and bowed his head in front of him. Lucas stood still like a stalking leopard without saying a word. At first, I thought he was talking to me, I nearly jumped out of my skin. Surprisingly, he was talking to the bodyguard and he knew it. “I’m so sorry Master Lucas please punish me” I was confused, I wonder why everyone wants him to punish them each time they seem to have offended or annoyed him. But funnily he never punishes them when they say. Maybe that’s why they keep begging to be punished because they know he won’t punish them. I watched Lucas's stillness for a while and wonder what could annoy him all of a sudden. I would say there was something he had forgotten to do to Lucas if he wasn’t with me all day. Perhaps there is, how will I know? “You must watch her back every second, never moved more than 3 step away from her, that’s your job. Do you want me to replace you?” “No sir, punish me, Master Lucas, I am wrong” All this while I nev
HELEN POV"Why are you crying, Mr. Downell," I said between my breaths, trying to sit up."You are surely stronger than you look. I never expected this from a woman." He stretched out his hand and helped me sit up. I chuckled. "There was a fire outbreak, I saw it spread before my eyes while I was on the phone with you. It was so violent that I thought I would die. But a man came in and saved me. I need to thank him.""The man is right here, I saved you. The little witch wanted to kill you." Perplexed by his words."Did you come with a chopper?" I watch him gently."And who is the little witch that intends to kill me? I believe I was careless with the gas cooker. I must have forgotten to turn it off after heating the water." "After the incident, there was an investigation. Every room was searched and a gallon of fuel was found in Catherine's room. The police even saw your room card in her purse. She set the room ablaze to kill you." My mouth widened, and a rush of chill ran down my s
Helen POV" You should have called before you came," Lucas said as he poured glasses of wine."Can't I surprise my husband again?" He smirked and handed over one of the glasses to me."You keep making me dismiss meetings. The point is I can't focus while you're waiting." A wry smile escaped my mouth. He sounded sweet and sexy. "It's not my fault then, you are probably drunk on love." I teased curling up my legs. He ran his hand over his face before revealing a beautiful smile. Watching him smile like that was rare, but trust me it was remarkable. I don't know Lucas as someone who could indulge in conversations that require teasing. But here he is smiling at it wholeheartedly."Well, I couldn't go home since mum is always busy with cooking. So I decided to stop by and share with you the good news I heard in the office today." Lucas's eyes lit and he rested on his chair."Alright then, I'm all ears." "It's about the Oscars, Catherine told me I should be expecting not less than 8 award
Helen POVI opened my eyes to a familiar sight and a chuckle escaped my mouth. I thought everything and everywhere would all be painted white, my garments white and my shoulders would grow wings. I closed my eyes, sucked in a deep breath as I sprayed my legs over the soft hospital bed. I had longed for heaven but it seems it's way far from me."Good morning." A soothing voice whispered behind me. A rush of adrenaline flushes through my system. I knew the voice. It was also familiar. I didn't know if I was thrilled to hear his voice again but I was certain that something inside me wanted to go back to sleep."Aren't you going to at least answer?" The then whispered voice sounded cold again. "Good morning, Lucas," I answered with my eyes still closed. Then the memories came in like wildfire. I remembered a vague gunshot, the bubbles, and the shortness of breath, all of them filled my head that instant. I sat up and flicked my eyes to clear the thoughts as my heart continued to pound vi
The anger of seeing Helen in pain engulfed me, the wicked adrenaline rushed through my veins and I felt like consuming Buzz whole like a wildfire. But each time Helen cries out my heart aches. I felt weakened and broken. I have just realized yet again how much she's into me. Helen has eaten up the greater part of me and the only thing I found worthy of doing was to make her smile again. Make her free from pain, give her rest, and reunite her with her mother.It wasn't impossible, I had been trained in a paramilitary program, and I graduated from different martial arts schools. The strategy was simple, it was even fun to use it with Buzz. He's nothing but a piece that needs to be shown its place. So fixing him was not a problem.I only needed to exhibit a bit of professionalism to think out the right way to deal with him. If I pay attention to my anger like the first time, I might get shot again. I wasn't surprised when I heard Helen shout. To her, it was a shock so she needed to rea
Helen POVStanding head to head, eyeballs to eyeballs I could feel Lucas's anger. His eyes have narrowed. That wasn't a good sign. If his anger gets over him, we all will be dead. His men were a distance away. There's no way they will reach us before Buzz men who were already on standby with their guns pointed at them pull the trigger.Tears escaped my eyes. Before me, Buzz had vowed to make sure Lucas felt the same pain he felt. With the way he held his eyes, I noticed he was dead serious. Buzz smirked and stepped backward avoiding Lucas's forehead which had almost scratched his face."You are quite brave for a man. I admire that. But your snare can not move me an inch, it can not stop the mission either." Lucas maintained a calm aura, he looked up at me and I begged him immediately to turn back and go."It's better to die alone than to die with you, Lucas. Run, please, save yourself so you can take care of my mother." Lucas's eyes became wet as he fixed his gaze on me, ignoring the
the chain rolled to the waters. "Buzz! Lucas called out with a megaphone. The muscles in his neck stood with his hair. Buzz lifts his hand and the cage stops rolling. He grinds as he realizes that he has finally been able to control and make the mighty Lucas who has never bent a knee to anyone succumb to his voice. " Please, let them go, Buzz. Take me. Is it not me you want?" That was the first time I heard Lucas beg. I watched him break down on the floor of the floating boat. That wasn't the only thing, his voice shook like someone in deep panic. What a rare sight of Lucas. I felt his inner pain and my heart ached for him. I wanted everything to stop, I wish it was just a dream. But sadly, it was a reality that I couldn't escape from, I had to face it till the very end. At this point I was ready, I knew Buzz would not let me go without hurting me because I caused everything that Lucas did to him. But if he must kill me, he must set my mum free. At least I can joyfully die knowing
Helen's POVMy bones ached, Buzz had pounded me, and his beatings were brief because he feared I might die and his mission to make Lucas succumb would be aborted. "You've had enough, for now, but I must apologize for not giving you the same beatings Lucas gave me." He started a cruel laugh. There was a pause when one of his men approached and whispered in his ears."Quick, cover her up and put her in the cell." He ordered before walking out of the room. Just as Buzz had ordered, one of his men immediately grabbed me by my shoulder and dragged me out of the room. It was then I knew that I was on a sailing cruise ship. The cold breeze gave me goosebumps. When I saw the water, my stomach rumbled, and I threw out chunks of what I didn't remember eating. "Filthy slut, come over here" I felt a heavy blow on my neck and I lost balance and fell to the ground. He wrapped my hair around his palm and pulled me to himself. I howled in pain but he ignored my voice. He signals another guard."Y
The smell of antiseptic filled my nose and I opened my eyes to the sight of strange but familiar surroundings."Damn, I'm in the hospital again." I breathed out. I hated this place called the hospital. But there I was, in an automated bed, amid big machines and equipment without a clue about how I ended up there. I tried to lift my hand but I was too tired to lift it. A beeping sound kept resounding in my ears from the direction of my left hand and I looked down only to find a female hand wrapped around my chest. I gathered all the strength left in me and managed to adjust. "You're awake, you scare me. Please don't do that again." She said sobbing. I widened my eyes as I stared at my mum's pale skin. "What are you doing here?" I managed to speak and I felt a sharp crack on my neck. I groan in pain and bend my neck to one side. She raised her hand frantically. I saw the panic in her eyes and it hurt my heart."Stay still please, don't talk. I'll go get the doctor." She got up immedi
A flash of panic hints on my face as the TV goes blind before me. I needed to do something, I can't just stand here and wait for a miracle. First, it was my mother, now it's my husband. What will happen to me If anything bad happens to them? I would have not just stayed back, had faith that Lucas could handle the deadly gang stars all by himself. Where will I start from? How will I be of help? I slide my hand into my hair as I think of what to do. I was uneasy, walking around the sitting room like a mad woman. No one would see me and not think of me that way. "What would I do if they were captured? I would find the secret place where they hid them and rescue them." I thought to myself. Now, if my thoughts are correct, how will I find the hidden place? My brain was not helping at all, the thoughts that came were negative all through."But the broadcaster said there was a shooting in Enfield, what would happen next if Lucas was shot?" I started analyzing again. "Certainly, Lucas would