*Mark*After all these months, there she stood my runaway fiancée in all her glory. She looked even more beautiful in her dress. Truly, absence makes the heart grow fonder. I was about to stand and hug her but she stopped me and took a seat across from me.“What a beautiful surprise and pleasure to see you Sierra,” I said, smiling genuinely. A waiter came over but she declined to order anything.“I didn’t know you were in the city.”“What are you doing here Mark,” she asked me with a cold edge in her voice.“I came to meet an old friend and hopefully settle here,” I told her.“Lisa you mean?” she asked, looking directly in my eyes. I controlled my facial expression and stared back at her. “Or are you stalking me?”I was about to retort that I wouldn’t bother stalking her but a voice deep down called me out for it. Yes if I had known she was here way earlier on I would have come in a heartbeat.“I see you have met Lisa,” I said, trying to get information from her. However she was smart
*Sierra*We took a cab back home where we got off and went to Cynthia’s place. After what Mark had tried to do to me at The Aviary I had walked out and Cynthia had followed me. Fortunately Cynthia hadn’t seen the altercation or she would have jumped in.“Now do you want to tell me what is wrong, you left that place all red in the face.”I sighed and accepted the peppermint tea that she offered me. For once I was grateful and drank the steaming beverage before I turned to her.“Mark got all hands-on with me just before we left, I then went on to tell her what had transpired and tried to gloss it over.“Your ex fiancé is a psycho just so you know and why didn’t you tell me immediately I would have whooped his ass there and then,” Cynthia said rubbing my back.“I know you would have but I sense something about Mark, he has changed , he seems more dangerous. Like I can’t explain it but he is giving out this aura around him,” I tried to explain what I felt.“And yet you are still meeting hi
*Olga*I stared at the leaflets in my hand. It contained a three day pass to WoShCo, the shipping council forum. I wondered what Jayden was doing there as I know very well he doesn’t have any interests in the Maritime industry. This was where my parents made their money.I have to thank Mark for getting me the pass though if I had known, a quick call to my mom and I would be attending the conference. But maybe it was better this way as I had no interest in listening to the speeches. I was more interested in Jayden.There was a handwritten note and it showed the hotel and room number that Jayden would be sleeping in. Now that was information that I would have never found out. Mark sure was resourceful but he wasn’t always like this.It doesn’t matter, I am even surprised that he had held out this long. Usually most men would have tried to have sex with me by the second night. Not that Mark was any different, back then he had seduced me and I played along, that was before we became frien
*Olga*It was now night time and I looked at Mark who was sleeping beside me with a contended look on his face. We had gone two rounds together and I have to admit it was good, actually better than I had expected. I could tell his sexual experience had grown over the years though he still preferred the same old thing I had taught him.The only thing that he had done differently from before was he nutted inside me both times. He used to either ask or inform me that he was about to nut and most of the time I wouldn’t allow him to nut inside me. Feeling his hot liquid flowing inside me shocked me the first time but it also made me cum a few seconds later.The second round had been in the bathroom as I was showering. He had joined me in the showers and then started arousing me by playing with my body. It wasn’t long before I was all wet between my legs and when he placed his hand down there to confirm he laughed and then bent me over taking me from behind.This round was a little longer an
*Jayden*It was past one and my stomach grumbled, I picked up the phone and ordered some food from The Aviary. The management meeting had gone well according to the reports that I received from all over. The businesses were all self-sufficient and didn’t need my full attention. That was needed for the budding new project that required me full time.The City of Selspur was about to finish the man made harbor to the east of the city limits. It had been a very expensive project but the residents had wanted to have direct control of the shipping route. Seasbury was too small to handle the volume of cargo that Selspur needed and the coastal cities had started being a nuisance, so Nathan Sinclair along with some of the old money had come together and started the building of the harbor seven years ago.Being in charge of a fledgling maritime business was where I was coming in. Thanks to Nathan’s backing I was going to be the default shipwright of the vessels used as well as playing the newly
*Jayden*The last three days had passed by in a whirl. I rarely slept at home. I just went there to change and freshen up and at least see Brian in the morning. Nala had taken over my food issue and sent me food throughout the day.It was now almost 6 pm. I had only seen Sierra twice that week. Brian had told me that she was apparently very good at chess and was training him. So far he had not won a single match against her.My phone beeped and I received an email. It was my personal email so I wondered who it was. I opened it to see Amanda’s contact. She had sent me a large file that contained a video as well as images.I opened the attachments and saw that she had managed to take photos of Mark. One was with a woman who was all covered up and the two had embraced like old friends.But there was something familiar about the woman and I couldn’t help but notice how she walked. The video she sent didn’t have any coherent audio but I garnered the two were just catching up. The next batch
*Olga*It's Friday morning. I was in my hotel room that overlooked the city. In the next room door was Jayden sleeping away. I had arrived earlier before him and got to my room. I heard him arrive late at night though from what I knew he had left very early in the morning. The flight was five hours long so I had expected him by noon.However, he checked in at the hotel just after I had come back from the bar. The bar was a very large place but it had small intimate setup at the counter, almost like a booth having three highchairs at every interval. Large golden chandeliers hang from the even higher roof. Later on I learnt that the bar was built separate to accommodate the cathedrallike magnitude.I had checked out the bar products and reserved three bottles of smoked whiskey that weren’t to be sold under any circumstance. They were all brands that I knew Jayden would love. I had left the bartender a hefty tip for him to reserve one of the booths for tonight as he had told me that the c
*Olga*The elevator doors beeped as they opened and the voice in the speaker announced our floor. I led Jayden down the corridor and stood outside his door. I fumbled for the key in his pocket and placed it on the reader. The door whirred open and I led him to the bed.Now the thing about the room that Mark had acquired for me was that it was an interconnecting room with Jayden’s. I placed Jayden in bed, removed his brown pair of Oxfords and then covered him up.He muttered and looked me in the eyes. I gave him a quick peck on his forehead and then got up. I headed to the door on the left of the room and unlocked it, removing and hiding away the deadbolt in a little nook above the sliding door.“What are you doing?” he asked drunkenly, looking at me.“Nothing much just checking the curtains,” I told him and drew back the curtain that hid the sliding door from view. “I better go to my room.”I walked out of his room and shut the door behind me and then looked down the hall at the spot w
*Sierra*Nathan Sinclair had a few words with me in private just before we left. He told me he was happy that I was back and to look after his godson and Brian.His driver dropped us at the hospital where Jayden and I went to see Brian. He was awake and glad to see me. We found Llewellyn having an animated discussion with him about machines. Amanda was also with them having come from work.I looked at Jayden expecting to see a frown of disapproval but there was none. Apparently the quickest way to Jayden’s heart was through his son. My thoughts were proved right when Jayden called Llewellyn aside and they went outside to talk. I half expected to hear angry voices.They came back in minutes later all laughing heartily. The way they were all budding up one couldn’t tell they had just exchanged blows a few hours earlier. Something about male friendships was so basic yet pure.Unlike how I was with Lisa. It was sad that she met her demise that way. I wouldn’t have wished that to happen t
*Jayden*“You are poor compared to his standards,” Sierra whispered in my ear. I nodded in agreement though I knew she was trying to tease me.“Well he is my mentor and all. The student should never outshine the master.”The helicopter landed on a heliport and there were three carts waiting for us all. Sierra, Lorraine, Cynthia and I entered. Frankie and The security and police chief stepped into the other and Nathan took one by himself.The carts drove us through the expansive land all the way to the cluster of buildings.“What are all these houses?” Sierra asked as we passed the second mansion.“There are seven mansions on this huge acreage,” the driver answered. “All of them are well maintained and ready to host anyone at a moment’s notice. There is also a golf course, three rivers, a large chunk of Dorrington Forest, those buildings behind the clump of trees are a library, recreation center, stables and a small racing track.”“It is basically like a small town, there is even a pol
*Jayden*My phone was in my hand and I read the text again. A second text had arrived and it told me to come alone, not even with the driver.The address was one of the abandoned warehouses at the city limits. It had been so long since I drove myself, but to keep Sierra safe I followed their instructions.A thousand thoughts rushed through my head as to who kidnapped her and why. What was their motive? This was the third red light and I was doing so deliberately. I may have been forced not to tell anyone but I sure as hell was going to leave a track. I had told Dave to drop me home and go back to the hospital. As soon as he had left I went to the garage and picked out my first car that I bought with my own money. It was a four door sedan, black with a gold stripe detail all around the car.I cussed and wished I had taken Sierra’s new number to confirm where she was. I had had the idea that it was all a hoax to get me but an image had been sent of her. She was wearing the same clothes
*Sierra*I got up in the morning and went to see Cynthia at her old place at The Purple Mirage. I commented on it and she told me that she occasionally came back here so that the place doesn’t feel neglected. I went to my old house and saw it was now bare.I went back to the hospital where I found Llewellyn waiting for me. He was worried as I had left in the morning without telling him. I hugged him to apologize and explained he was sleeping and I didn’t want to wake him up.Jayden walked up to us and we followed him inside. He asked me a question and I told him I went to see Cynthia at The Purple Mirage. I entered the room and stood by Brian’s bed. I stroked his cheek but he was still asleep.There was a nurse who was checking his vitals. Jayden joined me and asked the nurse a few questions.“Is something wrong?” Jayden asks. I saw Frankie looking a little distressed.“Lisa hasn’t reported to work for the last two days. I sent someone to The Purple Mirage but she isn’t answering the
*Sierra*Her next words made me sit up quickly in shock.I jumped out of bed and put on the lights. I looked for warm clothing and then grabbed a small bag that would carry my purse as well as a few other items.I heard a knock on the door just as I was about to leave. There stood Mrs. Wango and Llewellyn.“Is everything okay?” she asked me. “Where are you headed to at this time?”“Jayden’s son has been involved in an accident that’s all I know.” I told them. “How are you here?”“We were heading home from the bakery and we saw all the lights in your cottage come on, so we wanted to find out we thought maybe you were being robbed,” Llewellyn explained. That explained the metal bar in his hand and the small basket in Mrs. Wango’s hands.“I know we can’t stop you from traveling now but let Llewellyn accompany you, after all you only have about thirty minutes to get the night bus. I will be less worried knowing you have him by your side.”I followed them back to the house where Llewellyn
*Jayden*I joined Sierra but Brian was asleep. I asked the nurse inside about his progress and said that he was naturally sleeping and not sedated anymore. Frankie walked in looking all harassed. “Is something wrong?”“Lisa hasn’t reported to work for the last two days. I sent someone to The Purple Mirage but she isn’t answering the door nor is she picking up calls. How is Brian?”“He is still sleeping but he is fine,” I told her. “If she doesn’t show up today, we will gain access to her house and alert the authorities. We can still do your blood test.”“What do you mean Lisa is missing?” Sierra asked. I had forgotten she was in the room.Frankie looked at me and I nodded, “Lisa hasn’t reported to work since Tuesday. Her phone is off network and as you heard she isn’t opening the door.”Sierra got up and left the room holding her phone. I went and arranged for Frankie to have her blood sample taken and tested. She received a call and had to go outside to answer it.I walked back to t
*Jayden*I stayed by Brian’s side for some more hours until it was dark.I got up and stretched, letting blood flow to my numb body parts. He was still sleeping and I thought I could go and see Sierra. I smiled at that thought and asked if Dave was around. He told me he was in the parking lot. He pulled up outside the entrance and I got in.“Any changes?” he inquired after I sat down.“He is the same, just sleeping,” I told him.“Where to?” he asked me. I told him the hotel and he nodded. I swear I almost saw a smile on his face.The drive was short and as I got out he said, “Chrysanthemum Floor, 1st Petal.”He drove the car away and wisely because I was about to retort. Well at least I won’t have to go to the reception and ask for her room. I wonder how he knew what room she was in though.I went up the private lift and got off the top floor. I rang the bell and the door opened almost immediately. Sierra stood at the doorway in the hotel robes. She looked splendid and sexier than I ha
*Jayden*I was in the office when I saw my phone ring and the number was Selspur’s biggest hospital. I wondered who was calling and why.“Hello,” I said tentatively.“Jayden, there has been an accident and Brian is in hospital,” I heard Olga’s voice over the phone. “You should come as soon as possible.”“I am on my way,” I said and hung up. Frankie happened to enter my office at that moment and she saw the look on my face.“What happened?” she asked me putting down the file in her hand.“It is Brian he is injured and I don’t know what happened, that was Olga.”“Then let us go,” She said urgently. I shook my head and told her to stay behind and continue running the office.“I will update you as soon as possible. Also I want you to inform Lorraine, but not my parents at the moment.”I rushed outside and found Dave waiting, the car door opened and he was ready to drive out as soon as I got in. Frankie had told him already and he drove quickly to the hospital.I jumped out of the car and
*Olga* I woke up early at six but both Frankie and Jayden had gone to work. I hadn’t heard them leave. I rolled to the other side and covered myself not wanting to feel the cold air. After receiving Mark’s confirmation to participate in the plan I had slept peacefully. I got up hours later to hear the gardener whistling outside merrily. I quickly freshened up and went to the living room and made myself a quick breakfast.It was almost noon and there was a chef who was busy doing the weekly prep for Jayden’s fridge. I sweet talked him to also make me something for lunch to which he agreed.Nala had already left for the training so Brian was up in his room. I rubbed my stomach out of habit and sighed. I went outside to the back and looked at the tree. It hadn’t shown any signs of growth but as it wasn’t dead that was reassuring.George was taking good care of it and with time Jayden and I will be standing under it. Of course he will never know why it was planted in the first place. That