He waited anxiously for his best friend to make an appearance. He didn't want to believe the evidence before his eyes. How could have made the same mistake he promised himself to avoid?A knock came from the door bringing him back to the present. Alvin walked inside in a casual white shirt and black jeans. He looked relaxed. Alex took one more look at his friend. That was when he noticed the smugness.His heart sunk in his chest. He didn't need words to confirm his doubts. It was written on his best friend's face. He swallowed hard and braced himself for what was to come. Not wanting to beat around the bush, he asked the dreadful question that was burning him inside."Is it true? Was it all a well-planned scheme? Did I hurt her for a fake?" He mentally applauded himself for getting the words out without a stutter. Alvin said nothing from the moment he walked in. He was still bitter after everything Alex did. Knowing his friend, he hasn't been himself for a while now. He would normally
Alvin and Alex spoke some more. As he was getting ready to leave, he heard a ping on his phone signifying a new message reception.He wasn't big on sending messages. Finding it quite odd, he retrieved his phone and proceeded to unlock it. He sat up and rubbed at his eyes as though to clear any fog.The message didn't change. It was a short one too. He read it out loud trying to understand it." Don't leave the office. Don't let your friend leave either. Danger. Sister.!"Alex looked up at him for an explanation. Alvin finally understood. Only one person called him brother. The only sister he acknowledged was Lee. He smiled." Alex, let's stay here tonight. We can always order take out for the night. I don't want to leave you alone only for something to happen to you later."The C.E.O didn't argue. He listened to his friend already feeling exhausted from all the emotional roller coaster he had in the course of a few hours.While the two friends were busy discussing their supper for th
The night sky was dark and gloomy as rain fell from the heavens gracing the thirsty land. The rumbling sound of thunder accompanied by several flashes of lightning was not left behind. The moon appeared shrouded by the dark clouds hiding its glow from the residents of the planet earth.A lone figure dressed in a fitting ninja outfit walked on the empty streets enjoying the rain. Her entire body was in black except for her sea blue clear eyes. Her clothes were waterproof. Additionally, so was the mask she wore.She looked at the watch in her left hand. Her eyes slanted a bit as her face was hidden from view by the mask she wore. She had two hours to enjoy the rain. With every step she took, her heart lightened. It was as though the rain washed away her burden.Lee loved the rain. If not for anything else but for the fact that she could cry freely in the kind of weather. She loved water in all its forms. It washed away her sweat, tears, and blood. It cleaned her body of
The warm water from the shower washed away the filth that she felt was on her skin. She loved the feeling of water on her skin.She loves water in all its forms as long as it's clean water. She stayed enjoying the shower for almost thirty minutes before she left the bathroom. She soon appeared in the living room towards the smell of the food that was coming from the kitchen.As she stood behind her boss cum sponsor, she couldn't help but admire his fine figure from the back. His broad shoulders flexed as he moved his hand to mix the meal cooking in the pot on the fire. The grey cotton she wore under his apron hugged his masculine figure like a second skin. " Who would have thought that the great mafia leader who was sort after by the entire Nation would be a domesticated figure that cooks and cleans for his family?" Luca was absorbed with his work to notice her presence, but a smile graced his lips after hearing her voice."Well, little lady. Can you blame this
The sun rose from its slumber with the majesty of a king. The tweeting birds welcoming the day were not left behind either. The air was thick with the remnant of the rain from the previous night. Even so, the cocks crowed as the trees swayed to the gentle blowing wind. What a beautiful morning. Lavender opened her eyes and let out a deep breath. She stretched her arms and stood up from the bed. Luca must have already left for the airport, she thought. She went into the adjacent room to conduct her morning rituals. Lee stood in the kitchen and started preparing breakfast for two. A few minutes into her cooking, she heard the soft pitter-patter of tiny feet moving towards her. Two tiny hands engulfed her lower body as it wrapped itself tightly around her. Lee's face lit up with a broad smile. She
She had initially intended to lash out at him and reprimand him for being rude but recalling where she was and why she was there, she changed her move. Standing before the man, " I am sorry, sir. You see, I am new here. I didn't know that the space was private. I thought it was for everyone. I am sorry."Alexander had an opportunity to look at the girl who was now apologizing. It was then that he realized how young she looked. She was probably 17 or 18 years old. What was such a young girl doing in his company's parking lot?"What is a little girl like you doing here? Do you have a driving license? Shouldn't you be in school?" he asked as he lowered his voice. This girl looked like she was the same age as his youngest sister. He couldn't help but soften his tone.She removed the badge given to her two days ago by Nancy and gave it to him. Alexander looked at the badge and almost dropped it out of shock. This little girl was his new secretary? What was Nancy thinking employing such a yo
Alex found himself walking towards the two people talking in the corner. He felt compelled to seek out the laughter that had made his heart skip. As he approached Lee and Alvin, they stopped talking.Lavender looked up at her boss as he stood before them. " Mind sharing the joke? I don't mind sharing the laughter with you. " Alvin noticed how Lee had instantly become uncomfortable in Alex's presence. " Ugg, bro. You ruined the moment. You Ought to stay and talk to the clown and his daughter. I was having fun talking to Lee over here. By the way, I like your new secretary. I am sure we will get along just fine.The two people looked at Alvin with different expressions on their faces. Alex looked at his best friend with a warning glare while Lee had a subtle smile gracing her lips. " Shall we head to the office, boss?" She asked.Alex looked back at his secretary then at his best friend. " You can go ahead. I have something to talk about with Alvin. I want t
His Family.Alexander had a surprisingly smooth day. When he woke in the morning, he had thought that since his secretary was no longer with him, he would have a rough day inducting the new secretary. He was proven beautifully wrong by the little girl. Boy, was he impressed! As he turned off his laptop and stood from his chair, his phone rang, eliciting a dazzling smile from him.“Hello, baby girl. What’s up?” He listened to the person on the other side of the phone smiling. He soon hung up the phone. Taking his briefcase and walked out of the door. He was surprised to find lavender still seated at her desk. Looking at the watch on his left arm, he felt compelled to ask, “why are you still around? Everyone must have gone home already.”Lavender looked up at her boss and responded, “You didn’t tell me what time I should leave the office, sir. I was waiting for your instructions.” Oh. I forgot about that. Maybe because
Alvin and Alex spoke some more. As he was getting ready to leave, he heard a ping on his phone signifying a new message reception.He wasn't big on sending messages. Finding it quite odd, he retrieved his phone and proceeded to unlock it. He sat up and rubbed at his eyes as though to clear any fog.The message didn't change. It was a short one too. He read it out loud trying to understand it." Don't leave the office. Don't let your friend leave either. Danger. Sister.!"Alex looked up at him for an explanation. Alvin finally understood. Only one person called him brother. The only sister he acknowledged was Lee. He smiled." Alex, let's stay here tonight. We can always order take out for the night. I don't want to leave you alone only for something to happen to you later."The C.E.O didn't argue. He listened to his friend already feeling exhausted from all the emotional roller coaster he had in the course of a few hours.While the two friends were busy discussing their supper for th
He waited anxiously for his best friend to make an appearance. He didn't want to believe the evidence before his eyes. How could have made the same mistake he promised himself to avoid?A knock came from the door bringing him back to the present. Alvin walked inside in a casual white shirt and black jeans. He looked relaxed. Alex took one more look at his friend. That was when he noticed the smugness.His heart sunk in his chest. He didn't need words to confirm his doubts. It was written on his best friend's face. He swallowed hard and braced himself for what was to come. Not wanting to beat around the bush, he asked the dreadful question that was burning him inside."Is it true? Was it all a well-planned scheme? Did I hurt her for a fake?" He mentally applauded himself for getting the words out without a stutter. Alvin said nothing from the moment he walked in. He was still bitter after everything Alex did. Knowing his friend, he hasn't been himself for a while now. He would normally
Alex spent most of his time in his office. He couldn't help but stare at the space Lee used to occupy. She didn't leave the spot empty. She created a void in his heart that could not be filled by anyone else. What has she done to him?Maya has been hanging out with him quite often since Lee left. Unfortunately, it wasnt the same. He would be physically present with her while his heart silently yearned for her. Somehow, he felt empty inside.A lot of bad things have been happening to him. He didn't believe in coincidences. Very private information has been leaked to the enemy companies. He kept getting one loss after another.Everything felt like a well-planned scheme. Between Maya and Lee, he didn't know who to blame. Both were practically strangers to him. In a sense, he knew very little about them. The way they carried themselves near him didn't matter.The things they kept hidden were what he wished he could find out. Since there was no way he could test Lee, he was going to test Ma
TRIGGER WARNINGThe two laid together. No one spoke. They were both afraid to break the silence that befell their being. Dash wasn't much of a talker hence didn't mind the heavy fog of silence.He was used to getting no explanations from Luca. However, this time, things felt different between them. He had crossed a limit he has never crossed with Luca. The surprising thing about it is that he didn't initiate any of it.Luca initiated it. From the embrace in the kitchen to that very intimate sexual act. It was all his little pony. Something was amiss. He decided to break the silence but Luca beat him to it." Dee, are you mad at me? I am sorry. I just wanted to feel your touch and love again. I missed you, so much." Dash listened to him and his heart responded with its rapid thumps. The last time he was this close to his pony, there was no additional person they cared about.Now, two small girls depended on them. Luca took his silence was anger and looked up
WARNING! EXPLICIT CONTENT" Luca, You know that I can't refuse you right? What if I jump you while you slept? Will, you blame me,?" Dash asked, still teasing. He liked the idea of sharing a bed permanently with his love. It was as though he was being given a free pass to touch all he wanted." Dee, I don't mind as long as you don't cross the line. Being in your embrace is making me sleepy? I want to sleep right now. What can I do? You still have to cook." Luca was acting more clingy than usual. He felt the need to stick to Dee like glue." Luca, what's wrong? You seem more clingy than usual. Is there something disturbing you? " Dash realized that Luca was not well. Something was disturbing him. Unfortunately, the moment was interrupted by Luca's growling stomach. He was hungry.Dash chuckled, still holding onto him." Why don't you go and freshen up? I will finish up here and feed you first. Then we can talk. I had some work I wanted to do but it can wait."
Lee had her mask on her face as she walked around the field accessing the new female recruits. Every year, they would recruit new members into the gang. Unlike those who have proven to be loyal, not all members stayed at the estate.She was at one of their isolated training ground where the minor members of the gang stayed and where the recruits and trainees reside. Every year, since she was first introduced into the mafia world, she would report to this training ground to train the recruits or train with them.Today she was their trainer. Being a frequent visitor in the place, the leaders were aware of her position in the gang. The only people who were above her were Luca and Dash.There were a total of twelve recruits in the group. Their age ranges between 15- 21. Out of the twelve, four were ladies while the rest were men. Most of their physique was in bad shape. Some looked like they have never stepped foot outside their homes.Lee had a premonition that this
Dash looked at Lee with raised eyebrows. Moving into the base was a good idea. But was it the safest? Probably! The most dangerous place can also be the most secure one.Thinking about her reasons, there was something she must have left out. Luca had tried to get her to live with them for quite sometimes but she was adamant about staying away from the estate." Little Ninja, why do you suddenly want to move to the base? Mind you, I like the idea but I have a feeling you are keeping something from me. What sup girl?" Dash asked.Dash was the kind of person who believes in verifying things from the source rather than assuming. He liked and lived by the truth. The biggest sin to him would be someone lying to him. It's a big no-no for the said man.Lee understood this fact. " You are right Mr. I do have another reason. I would have let you know the detail but I am not done collecting all the data. Give me some time and I will give you fully verified information."
Lee went back home feeling angry with Alex For being blinded by his frustrations. She knew that though he didn't want to admit it, he was as into her as she was. The difference between them, however, was that she was better at hiding and burying her feelings than he was.She laid in bed thinking of ways to deal with things. There was the so-called secret admirer who knew her address. Then there was Rose and Alex. She was too deep in thoughts to realize the presence of her baby sister. Hannah watched her sister whose eyes were closed.She had her arms across her stomach as though protecting herself from an invisible force. Hannah was young, but her intelligence exceeded her age. Staying with Dash has proved to be of benefit to her.The man was good with kids. Additionally, he taught her some self-defense and how to look for him when she thought her sister needed help. Luca was not back from his trip abroad. This meant that anything that happens
Things were back to normal or as normal as they could be for lee. Aside from the awkwardness that seems to hang between her and Alex, everything else was alright. Her sister Hanna was back with her. The bond between Rose and her had grown despite the big disparity that widened the gap between Alex and herself.Even though things were back to how they should have been from the beginning, there were new and interesting things that have been happening around the office. Every morning, Lavender would receive a flower and chocolates from the receptionist on the ground floor. On the weekends, the parcels were delivered to her door.At first, she aids no heed to them but as time passed by, the gifts kept coming in. It reached a point where she got suspicious of the ender and started investigating the source. She was shocked to find out that the man who has been sending her gifts was the business rival of her boss.it was then that she had an epiphany.