*Olga*I read the text and it was Mark asking when we could meet up and catch up. I replied and we continued texting for ten more minutes before I put the phone away and went to sleep.The following day everyone woke up late. Maria was the one who woke me up first as she unlocked the door and input the security code to disarm the alarm. She cleaned up the lower floor of the house and then went upstairs to get Nala.“How are you feeling?” Frankie asked me once she was downstairs waiting for Nala to make a strong cappuccino for her. I counted four single shots in the mug before she topped it up with milk and froth.“A little tired I guess,” I replied, rubbing my eyes. I could see she was still recovering from the effects of the drug I gave her.“Yesterday I blacked out, I don’t remember much. I feel like I was drinking but I know I didn’t touch alcohol,”“Must be travel fatigue catching up with you,” I suggested. I didn’t like the way she was trying to unravel things. If she remembers w
*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
*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
*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 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
*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
*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
*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*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