Leia's POVRichard wound his hand around my wrist and pulled me to God knows where and I couldn't stop him. Each time I tried to struggle, I ended up staggering, giving him a reason to hold me closer to himself.“Let... Me go..." I yelled but my voice came out in a whisper.He led me far away from the party and with the way he moved, it was obvious he knew exactly where he was taking me. “S... Stop..." What was his name again, I had forgotten.His grip loosened around my wrist and I fell to the floor. Even in my drunken state, I tried to crawl out_ a stupid idea, but that was the only thing that came to my distorted head. He grabbed me roughly by the arm and continued to drag me away. We got to one of the castles and it was deserted. He led me into one of the rooms and on getting there he tossed me on the bed. It felt as though the whole world spinned as I landed roughly on the bed. I stood up very fast_ too fast. I fell to the floor just as my legs hit the ground.He jacked me up
Jericho"How is she?" I asked the doctor who I had called in to check on Leia."She is drunk and I also detected hard drugs in her blood but she will be fine in no time," the doctor responded and I stared at Leia. She was sleeping soundly with a bag of fluid flowing dropwisely into her vein. The doctor bowed and took his leave. I walked towards the window and stared into space with a heavy heart. I remembered Leia's outburst on our wedding day. Who knew she was right, her father had dug his own downfall by selling her out to Banda Della.Gradually, darkness took over and the crowd began to disperse. The doctor returned and took care of Leia. He disconnected the fluid and left. My phone beeped severally but I was not in the mood. I switched it off and returned to the window. I watched the workers as they began cleaning up. For me, this was the gloomiest memorial party we have ever had.Suddenly, I felt a soft tap on my shoulder. I turned around swiftly and Leia tripped in the proces
Leia’s POV, The chirping sound of birds made me realize it was morning. The golden rays of the sun reflected into the room making it beautiful. ‘Beautiful’ is that adjective I never thought I would ever use because nothing has ever been beautiful in my life but Yesternight, Jericho introduced me to a side I never knew existed in our dark world. Everything was just... colorful. A smile played on my face as I remained under the sheets with Jericho and I cuddling. His arms were wrapped around my waist and my eyes were fixed on his sleepy face. I hadn’t taken my eyes off him throughout the night and even now. I just couldn’t. His sleeping composition looks so much like a fine work of art that I couldn't resist, his gentle snores were like my favorite music. I reached out my hands and began running my index from his forehead down to his high bridge nose and when my eyes rested on his lips. I wanted so badly to kiss the hell out of him. I don’t want to see this as an obsession but
AlexI was taken aback by Aldina's confession. It struck Jericho hard also but he was too enraged to pursue it. Love has always remained a complicated thing for me, that is why I have shielded myself from falling in love. I lived my life freely without any entanglement nor commitments.My mind went back to Jericho and Leia, I just prayed things would work out between them. Jericho was definitely angry but I am sure he wasn't angry with Leia and this time he wouldn't mess up.He ignored my call and he switched off his phone when I did not stop calling. I knew he was at the penthouse with Leia but I needed his invitation else, I would be an intruder.It's been a long time since I smoked but I feel inclined to do it. I made my way into my apartment late in the night with a cigarette stuck in between my lips.An issue was tugging at my heart and I did not want to dwell on it. It was Rya. I closed my eyes and the memory propped up again. That evening, she latched out on me roughly and ki
Luca’s P.O.V, I had been waiting for just one thing all through my life. I knew Alfonso was going to trust me with this and he did not disappoint. My lukewarm life was about to get interesting.I clenched my fists as the pilot announced that we had arrived in Dallas. I was running out of patience. I’d never been a man of patience. As soon as the plane landed, I dashed out like a stag, no need to wait for the guards to open the door for me because I came alone. I headed towards the white limo which was already stationed for me. I brought out my phone and different shits appeared on the screen but I was in search of just one notification. I’d sent a message to the fucker as soon as Alfonso gave me the order to finish him up.It may sound absurd, but I’d sent the fucker a message to announce my visit. That is me, it's how I operate, it’s my way of invoking fear on my prey, making them an easy target. the Message from the bastard read. I replied to his message and I gnashed my t
AlexAs soon as the words escaped my lips, I realized what I had done. Leia's eyes shone wide in surprise. “You mean Rya?" she asked with curiosity. She had a lopsided grin on her face that made her look funny.“You know what? never mind, let's leave this place," I forced a smile, but she didn't look like she was having it.“What? you don't want to talk about Rya anymore?” she nudged me with her shoulder. "You know, I wouldn't be surprised if the two of you are actually dating behind my back” "We aren't!" I defended myself, already getting a bit embarrassed. Lin stood by the side and her attention was focused on the phone call she was engaged in."Yet” she corrected and I frowned."You are lucky though. Rya wouldn't just kiss a random man. You've got charmed” She grinned harder.“Can you not..."She didn't let me finish. “Can I not do what? I don't think you understand how much of a big deal this is. You should totally ask her out, Alex."“But...."“Hey," she chuckled. “It's fine.
Alex's POVIt wasn't too long before I discovered that Jericho wasn't in the penthouse. He said he was going to sleep over at the penthouse but he's nowhere to be found. I knew he must have gone back to Leia. I smiled faintly as I made my way out. I just wanted to check on him before getting on my way, I had informed him that I would be visiting Dallas today. I was glad when he didn't inquire about the purpose of my visit but my gladness was cut short when he responded."Count it your long due vacation but you must be back before my date with Leia… Bastard, when you get her, treat her well but I know you can't stay committed, you ain't a one woman's man… are you?" My eyes shone in disbelief and I wondered how he got to know.I made my way out of the still and empty office. I bounced into my car and drove down to the airport. Since this was a personal trip, I did not make use of the Bandas property.When I arrived at Dallas, it was dawn. I made my way to the crescent club and waite
Rya's POVI smiled and chuckled as I drove back to the Vatos mansion. Thinking about Alex and driving could get me into an accident but I was able to pull it off.Even though I’d faked a dope facade, my heart leapt as I laid my eyes on him. I don’t know if it was the astonishment of seeing him here in Dallas or because of the guilt I felt after forcing a kiss on him. It didn’t occur to me that he could have probably come here for something else since he was in a club rather than my house and we must have met on pure coincidence. My adrenaline rose like crazy when he eventually demanded an explanation about the kiss we shared back in Italy. Deep down I knew it wasn’t just a random kiss, I mean, I don't go about kissing every man.At first I didn't want to tell the truth and that was why I tried playing cocky but he easily beat me at it and made me admire the... should I say the truth? I don’t even know for sure but I eventually did.True to my words, I’d been lowkey admiring him on
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