I was going to ask the head maid but I stumbled on Alex on my way. He saw my bloody hand and his brows arched in shock. He gripped me by the shoulder impulsively and wheeled me around to face him. I threw an elbow aiming for his neck and he gave up. He raised his hands up and said, "easy! Easy, easy ma'am… it's me… Alex…. I just wanted to check your wounds, what the fuck happened!?" He yelled in concern.The concern in his voice melted my heart. I turned around and he saw the bloody hand. "Fuck!" He yelled and dragged me along with my good hand.We walked into some random room that had white paintings and decor. He shoveled out a green box from the cupboard which was a first aid kit. “Don’t worry, I can handle myself.” I said sternly and made to get the kit from him but he refused and willed me to a seat. I tried to object but he held me with his strong arms and sat me down. He beamed with a warm smile when I frowned at him. Sighing, I just relaxed and let him do it. Afterall I do
Jericho’s POV, After leaving the storage room where I had met Alex and Leia, I headed back to my office to continue with the paperwork but I couldn’t just focus. I don’t know why I felt so affected at the sight of Alex and Leia together, her choosing Alex over me. Maybe it’s the guilt that I owe her a huge debt to correct my grave mistake but the fact that she doesn’t want to spare me a chance was making me lose brain cells. I forced myself to concentrate on the paperwork and after a few hours I was done. I decided to man up and went to Leia. Just as I was at the door, I heard her voice saying. “Yes, just mobilize our men and have them track down motherfucking Herman. I’ll take care of the rest once he’s found,” venom resonated with her voice as she said. I barged into the room without knocking and thankfully the door wasn’t locked. I made sure to lock it though from the moment I stepped in. “You don’t have to worry about that. I’ve already gotten rid of the bastard," I spat
Jericho’s POV The abhorrence in Leia's eyes each time she gazed at me made me realize two things; she was never going to stop being angry at me and she was never going to forgive me for what I did. I wasn’t supposed to be concerned about her validation, but there I was with a bottle of wine plunged in my mouth as I gulped the content. Its hotness hit the back of my throat, prompting me to narrow my eyes in reaction to it. Why did I care so much about how she felt? Months ago if someone had told me I would ever beg a woman for something as petty as forgiveness, I would have punched that fucker in the face and made him regret ever saying that shit. The sound of clicking heels from the front door stole my attention and I turned to see who it was. Aldina ambled majestically from the door in a red gown that clung to her slender body. She didn’t seem to have spotted me at first, but when she did, she started coming toward me. Oh great! I tore my eyes off her. I didn’t need to be arou
"Strip down!" I yelled as I threw Leia into the bedroom. "What!?" She yelled in disbelief."I need you right now!" I yelled rather authoritatively. That came out pretty rough, damnit! I yelled and beat myself up. I did not want to hurt her but I think I actually wanted to hurt her. The information I got from Aldina got me worked up. I wanted to hide it but it's not working. I couldn't believe that my own wife dressed like a whore to a welcoming party thrown by my family only to throw her nudity right in the open.I fumed and paced the room waiting for Leia to obey my command. I knew she would not succumb easily and dammit I will surely have my way with her. God helping me, I will do it without hitting her.My eyes settled on her and I saw right through her, she was going for the gun. Before she could pick up the gun, I plunged into her way and snatched the gun out of her reach."Never threaten me with a gun, it isn't lady-like," I said as casually as I could and tossed the gun to th
As I finally arrived at the dining table, I was met with a tray containing a strange combo. It was a toasted egg infused with veggies and meat. Beside it was a mazagran cup of steamy tea. The meal looks so classy and by appearance I could swear it’ll be delicious. In fact the ambrosial smell emitting from the meal got me craving to devour the meal already. I rolled my eyes, sat down before the meal and I reached for the cutleries. “The italian breakfast frittata,” Just as I shove the fork into the toast egg, about to start eating, a masculine voice spoke, making a halt. The owner of the voice walked to my view and it was Jericho of course. He had a smirk on his face and I frowned at him. What the fishbones is he talking about and what the hell is he even doing here? I withdrew my gaze from him, I scanned around the table and looked at his hands to be sure he wasn’t going to be having breakfast with me. “Incase you’re wondering what the meal is called, that’s the name and it’s on
It was still early, just 10am. I couldn’t just stay in my room all day so I decided to go shopping. I lacked a lot of stuff; clothes, cosmetics and even jewelry. I was typically bundled down here. Normally I shop every weekend but I haven’t been able to do that ever since I was sold off for marriage. After taking my time to shuffle my outfit, I was finally settled in a dark leather short skirt, peach turtleneck and an overall coat dropping at the back of my boot heels which reached up to my lower knees. A maid later brought me another set of breakfast, they made sure to note that it wasn’t from Massimo. I could have still eaten it regardless. I mean Jericho's meal was even more palatable and tasted heaven but I just did all that to spite him. Once I was done eating, I re-styled my hair to a simple ponytail. I wore my shades and headed out. I however, walked into Alfonso just when I made my last step from the stairs. “So finally you decided to come back!” A masculine voice grunte
I was lost in thought and I sat with my back against the executive table in my office when someone walked in."Sir, ma'am is on her way out," one of the guards I had made to watch Leia discreetly, said to me."How is that a piece of information? She is on her way out to where!?" I roared and swiveled my chair around to glare at the guard."She is going out for shopping," the guard responded in a rush."Alright, follow her discreetly," I responded and waved him off. I put a call to Alex and he picked up immediately."Hello Alex, Leia is going shopping. Get the name of the shopping mall and get out every rat in there… She needs to shop like a queen. Also get a car and a driver ready. You are not going with her," I said meaningfully and began to leave my office.I scurried down and bursted into Leia right by the door. "Where the heck are you going? Are you absconding again?" I queried."What do you care? If I tell you, are you going to trap me down and lock me up again? And mind you I h
With my big carrier bags held in a division of twos by my side, it felt like I’d trudged a strenuous journey to finally arrive at my doorstep. Considering that I rarely do any mundane stress like this way back at my father’s castle. I always have the maids at my service even before I ask. Well granted, mani and some other maids had volunteered to help carry my stuff but I just didn’t give a tiny damn about their offers. As far as I’m concerned, this place isn’t my home. I take it that I’m squatting here and till I decide what next step to take, I’ll keep doing things my own way here in this motherfucking-hell hole. I’d been feeling a surge of adrenaline having dealt with that slimy bitch to my satisfaction. But my mood turned off when I met Lin right at my door post. Seems like she’d been waiting keenly for me because I met her pacing back and forth and she immediately heaved a relief once her eyes darted on me. “Hey, leia please wait...” she lightly touched my arm just when I w
Jericho POV, Few minutes has passed since Leia and her nurse maid left for the rest room. I have been technically bouncing on my toes, never had I been this impatient and aggravated all my life. Time was tucking away, yet there was no trace of Leia. My head had literally turned into a standing fan, spinning back and forth for a sign of her but there was no trace. Fed up of the shit, I decided to make a move but just as I made two steps away from my standing position, I felt a hand grab my arm making me twirl back to see it was Alex. My eyes instantly turned to inferno. “What?!” I gritted my teeth, my whole being burning with rage. Alex squirmed his face before sighing and said; “Tell me you aren’t fucking going to meet Leia in the restroom. You’ve to calm down! Give them some privacy, man! It's the ladies not your personal closet.Calm down? Really? Is that a joke or sort?How can I? when I am literally angry with entirely everything right now. Starting with Alfonso; the nerve of
Alex POVI have been avoiding Alfonso because I have nothing to say to him. After the search on Tyler's car's number led us no where, we are yet to have a concrete information.We have been checking the footage of cameras just like he had ordered but we are yet to get anything concrete.While I was at it, a summon propped up from Alfonso. It was meant for Jericho, he was summoned to come alongside Leia. Yeah, that is big boss for you, he takes the bull by the horn. I informed Jericho and soon he was down in Alfonso's chambers with his wife. I was also present."Given the fact that you were just informed about Russo's death, I had thought I will receive your visitation but it never come," Alfonso said to Leia as soon as we walked in.Leia said nothing. She bowed in greetings without responding."What can you say about your friend. I mean Tyler," Alfonso went straight to the point and showed Leia a seat.Leia looked surprised and looked questioningly at Jericho."Did you report me to …
Lucita POVI am obsessed about Jericho and knew it. Well you wouldn't blame me, he was my first love and my betrothed. When I walked through the shadows of death, he was the only substance that kept me fighting for my life. I am back on my feet and there is no way I can live on without him.Since l'd left the Bandas' mansion, I could not but think about him. Apparently, I might have lost him but I can't lose him for real. We can't remain under the same sky and he would be locked up in another woman's bosom.No! It can never be. The thought alone is infuriating. I will rather have him taken out. Yes, if I can't have him, no one would. Neither Leia nor some other women.At this point I could not help but think that Andro's intervention made me lose Jericho. If I had returned to him earlier, he wouldn't have met that bitch. And when I returned, Jericho couldn't feel my sincerity. I had grown past the naive and gentle lady he knew.Well, I won't cry over spoilt milk. I have lost Jericho
Alex POVTwo cars rode out of the property right after Leia's car. We followed in close proximity but Leia did not suspect a thing. This made me agree to Alfonso's delusions, Leia has indeed become docile. Well, I am happy that my friend and boss is soon becoming a father but above all I wish for his happiness and his wife's as well.It was hard to gather the men and follow them out without answering to Jericho. He only asked casually and he stopped pestering me after I snubbed him.I decided to go with our men because I did not want any flop. This was sir Alfonso's biddings it has to be done clean and perfect. Moreover I needed to see things for myself.Something did not sit down well with me. It was Sandra's disposition. She was alert and sensitive and there was no doubt that she would have caught on.I expected her to greet us or inform Leia but she didn't. Rather she feigned ignorance and maintained her position right beside Leia.Few of my men waited around the parking lot while
Alex POVWork was choking me up but I had to do it all alone. Jericho was busy with Leia and the task was not something I could give out to our subordinates.It was the end of the month and I had enough on my plate. Reports had rolled in from every one of our facilities around the world. I had to audit the whole thing and ascertain that each facility is doing well. This task is usually handled by Jericho or me.Jericho has been hanging around Leia since things started to fall apart between them, leaving me to face the heavy workloads.I knew this was going to happen when he kept such big intimation from Leia. Yeah, he did it with a good intention. He did it to protect her but hey, he should have known that Leia isn't a weakling, she won't welcome such an excuse.Thinking about it all aroused my curiosity. I am more curious about the source of the whole malady. Isn't it strange that a man from nowhere was the one who broke the news to Leia? A fucking childhood friend or whatever. I s
Alfonso POV, As I stood on the rooftop of my apartment, all that claded my mind was Lucita and whoever was behind her. This time around I was navigating ways on how to deal with them ruthlessly as soon as I got my hands on them. Fucking hell, I can’t beleive that the investigation on just one woman...One damn woman is suddenly becoming like a wild goose chase. The fact that the men I sent to tail her got killed, still gets me boiling. They were my elite men. Clenching my fist around the shot glass that I was holding, I took another sip from it. Impatience turns to rage as I waited for the fucker Luca to gave arrived already.And In a few hours, which felt like eternity, Luca finally arrived along with the other men. With a smirk, I watched as their cars zoomed in furiously and they all alighted. I nodded sideways toward one of the guards standing at the rare end of the rooftop and he knew what to do. He bowed and in a few minutes time, he led Luca up all the way. “If you don’t h
Leia's POVI was still mad at everyone and most especially Jericho. Seeing that I am back with him pissed me off. I wanted to stay away from him as long as I could.Well, I won't blame him but my family that released me back into his hands.The only thing holding me down here is my pregnancy. I had to respect the fact that I wasn't as agile as before. Back in Dallas when I saw blood dripping down my thighs, I was scared to the bones, I thought I had lost my baby. I don't think I will be able to live on if anything happens to my baby. It's the only thing that gives me joy. I am six months gone and I can't wait to see the man in there.I patted my stomach and smiled wearily.My phone beeped and I picked it up, smiling. It was Tyler."Hello Tyler," I said weakly into the phone."For goodness sakes! You scared the hell out of me. Your phone has been out of coverage since the last time we met. I contemplated paying you a visit today if I still can't reach you," he said with his voice lade
Luca's POVLuca left his father's chambers infuriated. He knew Alfonso well but he is also a man with his own principles. Hearing Alfonso say that he would take him out if he made a mistake was too far, it hit him hard but he decided to let it go.The next morning, he left in the company of two guards. He had no option he had to carry out his father's biddings. More so, he is as curious as his father.He is curious to find out what led to the death of Jacobs and Jade. They were one of their elite men and it was a slap on their face that they were wasted while trailing a woman. With his guard, he made his way down to the morgue. They were allowed in and led to the freezers where Jacob's and Jade's bodies were kept..They carried out thorough examinations, with the help of a professional. It was discovered that there were excessive scratches on each body and they possible scratched themselves to death.Apart from the scratches, nothing stood out on each body. After thorough examina
Luca's POVMy head remained bowed as Alfonso lashed out on me. I just gave him a bad report. Two of our most elite men turned up dead after trying to track down Lucita's location.The team maintained contact with them a few hours before they were caught off. Back up team and search team spurred into action immediately.They located the point where they had the last contact with them. Their dead bodies turned up just within circumference.The team ran different investigations around the location but nothing was unusual and it led nowhere."The backup team should have been on standby, not far from them!" Alfonso yelled and went berserk. He hauled different articles at but my head remained bowed."We did not deem it necessary to provide them with back up since they were unto just… Lucita, we did not see it coming..""Stop the crap! Just Lucita!? Is this how you will run the family business when I am gone!? Just Lucita? We have been trying to track her for good three months, shouldn't tha