Ava's POVMy heart jumped into my throat. I felt the air in my lungs get sucked out, as I came face to face with the only man I have been trying so hard to avoid.I took a step back and held my stomach immediately "Ouch" I muttered, lowering my body the more"Hey!" The baldhead man yelled.I ignored him."He..hello, can I have my privacy I need to relieve myself" I lied, feigning to be in much pain.The man seemed to be unmoved by my front. He edged forward"You! I have seen you before, who are you? Take off those glasses at once" he said sternly.Fear gripped me.If I survive this, there's no situation I won't survive in my life. I racked my brain for what to do next but nothing. I felt helpless."Miss take off those glasses now or I will take them off myself" he warned and tried to move closer but I took a step backThis part of the building is a hallway and there was no one around. Right now, I can only wish that someone passes by."Stay back!" I said firmly, my head still bowed.
Ava's POVI know how worthless I feel my life is but at that moment, my survival instinct kicked in. I want to live, to come out of all these alive.No, I can't die in the end after all the struggle. I will endure this and escape this too.A new surge of energy enveloped me as I gather more strength and increased my speed.Luckily I know this street very well. I usually frequented it back then, when I was still working at the Daily newspaper.I turned and took a sharp bend which leads to my favorite tea spot around here. I could see it now as I approached it fast. The light is still on and the 'Open' tag still hangs, thank goodness! Suddenly, I heard my name from behind. Who is that!? I dared not look back."Ava!" I heard again.No no, don't look back Ava, it is just a trick. Dont, look back. Keep moving" I warned myself and ignored the call."Ava...Miss...Heyyy" the voice came again, a husky and thick voice.I wanted to stop but I won't stand chance. I kept going as fast as my leg c
Drex storm out of the Daily newspaper building in so much haste. He has to get to the bottom of this all. The only thing still keeping his sanity intact was that he has not felt any pain anywhere on his body, which indicates that Ava could be in danger.He went straight to the parking lot. There, he met Tyler leaning on the car.Tyler straightened up the moment he saw his boss approaching with a stone-cold face. He needs no one to tell him that all was not or did not go well in the office.He waited expectantly."Where is he?" Drex demands at once when he got to the car.Tyler moved quickly to the back and lifted the booth to reveal a struggling battered man, lying squeezed inside. His face unmasked, mouth painfully sealed.He had his hands bound strongly behind, and his legs too were tied up.On seeing them, he began to make a muffled sound.His eyes widened in fear as he sighted Drex."You will tell me all I want to know or you are dead" Drex stated.The man shook his head and groan
Mr. Olsen's POVTHIS girl Ava! I have seen how dedicated and steadfast she use to be despite the meager pay.Unlike other workers, she always put in extra effort in all she did. Always faced her job, and never troubled anyone. But how did she come to annoy the head of the Malgavio clan himself, a man no one dares to mess with in the mafia world?How did she fall into the head of the most notorious mafia assassin boss himself?These two are the most revered figures of the dresses Mafiosos but how can such a small insignificant girl be so important that they wish her gone so badly?It has to be something very huge.Aside from my curiosity to get to the bottom of this despite my identity, Ava had been nothing but a nice girl. All I want now is to help her as much as I can even if it means wielding some power of mine.I thought of how best to help. I have not been in contact with my family- the Sopaulo clan for a while.Ever since I left home ten years ago threatening them to leave me a
"Hello boss, we have sighted our suspected target but she's gone" Gustavo breathe heavily into the phone. His left eye was now parched by his dried blood, the front of his ash-colored shirt heavily soaked by it too."What do you mean he is gone, you imbecile!" raved Xavier from the other end. Gustavo pulled the phone away from his ears as his boss's loud screechy voice emanated from it."Sorry boss, we ran into a little bit of a situation and..." He was about to say but was cut short "Shut that gutter you call a mouth, up!! What do you mean by 'situation' huh? You bunch of incompetent lazy fools. I should have known that you and your men are not capable of pulling this off. How can a mere weak bone girl outsmart two of you and the others outside!? Tell me!" Xavier barked furiously on the phone."So...I'm deeply sorry boss, we will not disappoint you next.." He was about to say but the now impatient Xavier wouldn't allow him to."There is no next time! You and your men. Call off your o
Ava with the last bits of energy she could gather from every nook of her joints, got on her feet and staggered almost blindly away from the men who were now dropping on the floor; one after the other like chickens, and away from that nightmarish street.The moon was now out to play. Glazing her path as she walked like a zombie through Norwillow Street- the one which First Time Orphanage is supposed to be on.Here it is quiet and almost peaceful except for the occasional spine-shiver-sending hoots of owls from nearby trees.She throttled along the street, hoping to reach the Orphanage home before the first light of dawn hits.Her head ached in a deadly manner, her breath grew shallow, and Even her vision threatened to fail her. But she shook her head repeatedly to keep her consciousness stable enough to lift both legs even though she looked like a battered zombie."The phone" Ava suddenly remembered and came to a stop.She looked back. She had come quite far and the street looked too l
"What do you mean by confirmation of the Mason's home?" Asked Mrs Donovan for help irritated by the so many questions that the policeman who had phoned the Mason residence kept asking.She was even more mad at him because he just told her that their master had been involved in an accident but wouldn't tell her where."Please disclose the scene and we'd get there right away, stop wasting time with your unnecessary questions" she fired at him at last, unable to keep her cool any longer."Madam how dare y..." Then the line went dead."Hey!" Mrs. Donovan yelled into the receiver."Son-of-a-bi..." She was about to say but quickly stopped herself as she glance around her. It will be unwise on her part to let her lesser workers hear her curse like that.She cleared her throat uneasily. They all stood staring wide-eyed at Mrs. Donovan.As far as they are concerned, Mrs. Donovan just unleashed a really scary side of her that none of them had ever seen.Mrs Donovan hung her head feeling a bit a
In Albertrosso's large meeting hall, sitted were his personal and close associates with whom they discussed issues that has to do with the inner circle and the five dreaded mafia lords in the mafioso world.Such issues include the private trade in drugs, political talks, rival clans, and operations that went well and those which did not.Right now he had called on them to discuss his interest in running as a candidate for the upcoming election of the number one sit in the country- the presidency.The others agreed that Albertrosso has proven himself trustworthy enough for them to give him their support which he will need to mount that position.The five of them are among the most feared mafia lords in the Mafiosos world. Stepping on one of them means stepping on all. So no one amongst the ordinary and mafia elites dared to challenge or come against any of them.For they know that a fight against one, means that you have to deal with all five of them including Albertrosso himself; whic
Drex POVI can't believe I am doing this! She said it as a mere suggestion; a passing thought.At first, I discarded the idea, that I do not need to play in power politics to bring Albertrosso down but later, it struck me.In this game, the best way to make an opponent deploy all their secret weapon is when they feel threatened.So, I decided to heed Ava's advice. There's so much more to her than meets the eye.Sometimes, I end meetings in a hurry just to be around her. She has not realized it yet, but most of her statements hold one or two brilliant ideas. Maybe because she feels less panic than she initially felt. I have also noticed that my countenance and moods have been a lot more stable than usual; with fewer mood swings, and more focus.It all depends on how her state of mind.As I head back home from the office, her thoughts preoccupied my mind.Suddenly my phone rang- Tyler"Yes?""Hey boss, there is a special message for you..." Said Tyler over the phone."Who is it from?"
"Get my new coat" ordered Sarafina. She's been thinking ever since she saw the news.After much thought, she decided that it is time to pay Albertrosso a visit to his quarters.Sarafina and Albertrosso meet only on schedule. The mafia lord has set a strict rule that his wife is not allowed in his chambers unless when invited or it is an emergency.Earlier that day, she sent a message to him that she will be paying him a visit by noon.Sarafina put on a long armless gown, which hugs her skin to the knees where it parted with a slit and a flare.Red is the color for a meeting like this. She aims to capture Albertrosso with her alluring look. Though she is well into her fifties, she looked stunning in the dress.On getting to the large entrance, the guard opened the door for her and greeted her, bowing his head slightly, "Good day ma'am"Sarafina with her chin held up high merely grunted a "Hm" reply without turning to look his way.Just as she appeared, she was taken aback by Albertross
Chapter #Ava's POVA ray of light shone on my face, waking me up from my peaceful sleep.I squinted my eyes as I tried to open them. Something about this morning feels different. It feels...cozy!I threw my eyes open at last and almost jumped out of bed.My messy head and hair lay firmly on a muscular arm stretching far to the other side cornering around my back!My thighs lay high and curved on top of strong abs which is someone's stomach. Drexel's stomach!I froze in bed.I tried to move my leg but he stirred. I stiffened.Then he was motionless again.Slowly, I began to pull my leg, stopping when he stir, until it was completely off his.I rolled away and sat up ready to jump down from the bed."Hey, messy kitten" A drowsy voice called.Damn, he sounds so so..I don't know!I stopped in my track. "You are up so early huh? Ready to get those resources flowing now?" He askedI squeezed my eyes shut. Unbelievable!How can that be the first thing he is talking About?"Good morning, sl
The old lady asked the driver to halt the car. She stepped out of the car and pulled her glasses. The street hasn't changed much but there are more buildings now.As she walked slowly, memories flooded her. The air still smelled the same."Georgina Street" a signboard read. The building which housed her and her ex-lover for over five years still stood there looking the same.Tears swell in her eyes. She mounted the stairs up to apartment '7832' Yes. She remembers the number to date.As she approached the door her heart raced.Two quick knocks and the door gave way. The face which she will never forget till the end of time came into view-RodriguezAt the sight of her, the pleasant look on his face instantly turned sour."Who are you?" He asked bitterly, making a distorted face. Anita's heart sank at once.How dare Anita show her face again after all these years- twenty whole years for that matter? thought Rodriguez.Anita felt betrayed. There was no way Rodriguez would ever forget
"Speak, you imbecile!", Sarafina yelled at the battered guard at the brink of death. She has been torturing him for over an hour now, but the seemingly loyal guard has refused to spill even a word. According to him, he is dead anyway, whether he speaks or not.Sarafina grew furious and impatient. She stood up slowly from her sit and threw the glass of sizzling hot water at him. His muffled cry echoed throughout the old warehouse now turned slaughterhouse."You loyal dog! I will send you to the hell you badly crave!" She croaked devilishly, grabbed a knife from one of her men standing close by, and slit the guard's throat in one single motion. It is not her first and not the last.Blood splashed on her. A croak-ish sound could be heard coming from the slitted throat. She let go of the knife in her hand which fell to the floor with a clanking sound. And just like that, she wiped her blood-stained hands on one of her men's shirts.Though disgusted by the act, he dare not make a fuss o
"Boss, litters of bodies have been found on the scene. No sign of Miss Ava in sight. Another thing.." The Journalist hesitated."Speak Cornelius!" The Boss, Daily Times Newspaper, ordered impatiently."The body of one of the Mothers has been found alongside the other bodies, it also carries a note. Shit! Boss, I think you need to see this.." Cornelius said, his voice filled with urgency"Get out of there, right now! Get out!" He ordered and hung up.He has been worried for three days nonstop. No news about Ava's whereabouts reached him, he hasn't heard from her ever since she left.What worries him most is that even the man who he has put in charge of Watching Ava has not contacted him in daysHe is beginning to panic and that is why he sent his best journalist, Cornelius to go check the orphanage which was Ava's last location communicated to him by his man before he went AWOL.Cornelius said he met bodies there including the body of the house Mother and Ava missing. It could only me
Ava's POVThe maid brought in a tray of sumptuous meals for dinner. It's been days now and I haven't seen Drex in the room.I have not even been allowed to go outside the room. According to Mrs. Donovan, the young master has instructed them not to let anyone in and never allow her to step outside the house."Food is ready ma'am" the young maid announced, setting the food down on the table beside the bed.I was lying on my stomach facing the other side. I turned my head toward her direction. The smell of grilled beef wafted through my nose.My stomach rumbled in excitement. "Thank you," I said to her. She nodded and left immediately.Once she was gone I jumped out of bed and attacked the tray of food. Minutes later, the tray was half-empty.I gulped a glass of water, feeling quite full.Just when I was about to pick up the napkin, I heard the door knob creak, then the door turned open.Drex! I gasped in my head. Where has he been? It's been three whole days and I haven't seen or heard
Sitting in the well furnished large and spacious lounge is the regina of Malgavio clan- Sarafina de Cruzeiro"Such a lovely day to visit you, mother" Xavier enthused taking off the dark shaded glasses he had on and placing it in his breast pocket."My child!" Sarafina called back in the same tone, cackling heartily as she looked up from the large fashion magazine spread before her."To what do I owe such pleasant visit" she asked gaily, feigning ignorance of all that's been happening.Xavier sighed heavily and sat down on the chair opposite Sarafina, "Don't do that mother, don't" he said.Sarafina smiled wearily. How is she supposed to tell her son that she has not heard even a single word from her men whom she sent to finish that girl- Ava on his behalf.For all she knows, Xavier will scorn her incompetency! She won't let that happen."I have a plan son, a great plan. Once we execute it, consider everything done alright?" She lied.Xavier scoffed. It is obvious he does not believe Sa
"Fetch me Xavier. I mean now!" Albertrosso yelled into the phone in his hand and hung up in rage.He has entrusted his son with a task for the first time and is hoping he will see this as an opportunity to prove himself as worthy of wielding the sit of leadership of the Malgavio clan after him.Xavier has done nothing impressive for three whole days."Damn it!" He pounded a fist on the chair arm angrily and rubbed a finger on his creased forehead in a circling motion, his eyes closed.Minutes later, Xavier came rushing in, adjusting his tie "Sorry father, I am late" he uttered breathlessly.Xavier knows how much the mafia lord keeps tag of time when he ask to see someone.From his calculation, he is five minutes late and he knew he will be punished for that.Albertrosso groaned under his breath. He held his bucket hat, staring daggers at Xavier, removing it and placing it on the porcelain table before him, he stood up without a single word.Xavier is beside himself with fear, Albertro