Victor drove back home with Hailey in silence, they both never said a word to each other. The car was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Hailey was lost in rage at how Victor was involved in her abduction. Even though it made no sense to her, she could not pinpoint why else Victor would act up, leave her with unanswered questions and then show up as the boss of a gang. Everything made no sense to her. She felt her stomach tighten and she suddenly felt sick. She exhaled and tried to face the car window, but then, the multiple wounds Vincent inflicted on her body hurt and she hissed in pain."Baby, are you okay?" Victor asked immediately, staring at her from the rear mirror.Hailey eyed him unpleasantly and looked away, not bothering to answer his question.Victor sighed."Baby, I don't know what is going through your mind right now, but I swear I would never do anything to hurt, believe me, please," Victor pleads. But once again, Hailey ignored him, acting like she was not the on
Frederick led a fuming Hailey, alongside Victor into the house. He had called Rosaline just like he said he would. And now, they were all seated in the living room."Go get the first aid kit," he instructed Victor. Without saying a word, Victor immediately left to get the kit."Didn't you hear what I said earlier? Victor freaking kidnapped me," Hailey repeated in anger."Your brain must have been injured as well," Frederick commented.Finding it hard to believe that Victor could kidnap Hailey and worst of all give her so many injuries. Hailey rolled her eyes in anger."I'm not receiving any treatment until you listen to me!" Hailey yelled."Tina is asleep," Rosaline, who was solely concerned about the well-being of her child, reminded Hailey.Hailey muttered an apology to her and glared at Frederick. Soon, Victor entered the living room with the first aid kit. "Let me tend to your wounds," he told Hailey, and she shot him a death glare.Frederick sighed."Care to explain what Hailey
Hailey had insisted that she was okay and there was no need to go to the hospital. Victor sat tending to her wounds."Is this painful?" Victor asked. He just applied methylated spirit and Hailey hissed out in pain. Hailey nodded."Awwww, I'm sorry. I wish I could bear the pain," Victor said, tenderly."You know what, I will make sure that brother of mine apologizes to you properly. You can beat him up if you like too," Victor offered."And there is the gang leader in you speaking," Hailey commented.Victor laughed out loud as if what Hailey just said was the most hilarious thing ever."Stop it babe. I'm not a gang leader." He playfully tapped her arm."Awww," she yelped in pain."I'm sorry. Does it hurt? Oh, god, I'm really sorry," Victor apologized multiple times."I have a question, Victor," Hailey said and Victor paused."Do not hesitate, ask me anything, I will answer honestly.""How did you become the boss of a gang?""Oh, that. You know since my dad is dead, the gang was rightfu
"See, I told you coming to a hospital is not necessary," Hailey said, rolling her eyes. They had come to the hospital and the doctor had confirmed that she was okay, her limping was as a result of a sprain. She was given some drugs to help fasten the healing of her wounds."It's better that the doctor confirmed it himself. If not, I would be restless." Frederick caressed her hair."Stop it, Fred. I'm not a kid," Hailey said and hit his hand off her head."It's okay, baby," Victor chipped in and gently caressed her hair. Hailey leaned in to his touch."Remind me not to show you my concern again," Frederick scoffed."You can touch my head, Daddy." Tina pulled his hand and placed it on her head."My hair is softer, fuller and silkier than Aunt Hailey's. So touch mine."Frederick smiled lovingly at her."Of course baby.""Fred, can you bring Tina out for a while? I want to get her some Australian dresses," Rosaline said from the door, where she stood watching them.Grumbling, Frederick p
"She is gone. There is no one here." Victor paused, finding it hard to believe that his mum and Megan were nowhere to be found. "Are you sure you checked well?" Saying this, he barged into the bedroom. Looking around the room, it was clear as Crystal that they were gone, as the room was now cold and void of life. "I have to find them," Victor said, panicky. "What's going on?" Hailey asks from the door, where she stood watching Victor and Anastasia. "My mum is gone, Megan ran away with her. I have to find her, they might not have gone far." Victor ran out. "Mum!" he screamed as he ran down the crooked stairs. Anastasia and Hailey followed suit. "Mrs Martinez," Hailey called out. Victor ran around the neighborhood, but all to no avail, there was no sign of Megan or his mum. "Excuse me, have you seen this lady?" He asked a guy who was passing by, showing him a photo of Megan. "Yes, she drove off with an old lady earlier today. That should be two or three hours ago." "Thank y
"The boys are setting him ablaze like you instructed.""Jesus Christ. I never said that. Go stop them immediately!" Victor yelled in panic."But Lucas said…"" He lied. I never said that," Victor cut him off.Hastily, they all ran off to save Vincent. With every step Victor took, he felt like life was being drained out of him, worried, panicky and exhausted. But then, he had to keep moving forward for his mum and younger brother. Getting to the backyard. Cries of protest erupted from Victor on seeing Vincent, tied up, soaked in kerosene and about to be shot from a distance."Release that bullet and lose your head!" Victor yelled.His words stilled the entire place. Everywhere became silent like a graveyard. He strutted over to Vincent and quickly freed him from the shackles that bound him to the seat." Are you okay?" Victor asked worriedly.Vincent scoffed."Why do you care? You instructed them to set me ablaze, now you show up like a hero to save me. Did you really think I will be m
Hailey got up to her feet and approached Megan who was now torn between listening to them and pulling the trigger. "Let's forget the past, Meg, please."Victor watched her approach, Megan. He kept kneeling, staring at Megan with pleading eyes. Vincent stood at a corner watching them with an uninterested look on his face. They were all so focused on Megan and Hailey that they failed to notice Lucas, stir. Lucas's eyes fluttered open and he slowly rose to his feet. The first thing that caught his attention was Hailey taking slow steps towards Megan. His face turned grim, knowing that Hailey was capable of influencing Megan's decision. He immediately looked around for something that could stop Hailey from getting to Megan. His eyes landed on the gun that was carelessly hanging on Vincent's waist. Swiftly, he snatched the gun from Vincent and fired a shot at Hailey. Vincent and Victor turned in his direction."Hailey!" Victor screamed.Hailey immediately turned around only to see a bulle
TWO MONTHS LATER It has been two months since that unpleasant day, two months since a beautiful soul left the world, two months since Vincent was sent to a mental assailant. Honestly, these past months were tormenting and draining. But life goes on. Hailey sighed as she slowly walked up to a tombstone. Victor stood behind her with a rose bouquet. Hailey crouched down to the tombstone. Gently, she cleared the dried roses on the tombstone. Tears clouded her vision, she blinked to stop her tears from falling, but it was pointless, tears streamed down her face and dropped on the inscription on the tombstone. HERE LIES MEGAN BLACK, AN ANGEL TOO GOOD FOR THIS VILE WORLD Reading the inscription for the hundredth time since Megan's demise, Hailey broke down. Victor too, teared up. But wiped his tears, he squatted down and pulled Hailey into his embrace. "It's alright, baby. She is in a better place right now." His voice cracked at the end. It took a lot of effort to restrain the tears t