FREYAHe had been hit in the brief fire fight.I could tell he had been hit because I heard him scream in pain, and I heard a rush of boots fleeing through the door, and the sound of a car taking off with speed.I stood up, mad out of the bathroom, and scurried into the big room, to know if he was still alive, dead, or badly injured.Gosh!He was shot on the belly, and on the chest, but he was still breathing hard with blood in his mouth, exactly the same way people do in the movies when they get hit by a bullet.I rushed to him and bent towards him. His eyes were wide opened. He wasn’t ready to give up the ghost, but he was losing blood, and the only thing that could pop up in my mind was to call the emergency line and report the event.“Don’t…call…police.” He was choking on his words, and he still wants me to obey him even as he is losing more blood and dying of pain.“But…”“Go…to…the drawer…plot…904.”Those were his last words.I had never seen a man die in real life, but I had w
FREYA“Ma’am, you have not just one fetus in your womb.”I raised my head as those words hit my ears.It had been four months since I fled from Jaxton’s crib, and he had not come looking for me, or, maybe he did but couldn’t find me, because I found my way into the most remote area of the new town, I tossed myself into.I was lying on the bed, and the nurse was running her stuff on my belly, which was being displayed on the screen of the machine in by the side.What did she mean I don’t have just one fetus in my womb? Do I have something else in there?“What do you mean by that?” I posed.I wasn’t sure the nurse was right, and by the way, I never really believed the clinic would be any good, because there are no doctors here.But I had no choice. I was doing my best to avoid going to the city because I fear being seen and fished out by Jaxton’s men.I fear being grabbed and ferried back to that demon’s crib.I relaxed on the bed, waiting for her response as she continued running the s
FREYAChild birth wasn’t any game anyone can play with ease, not to talk of having six babies in a single labor.I had not seen anyone who did such before, but I did it in the local clinic in the town I ran to after fleeing from Jaxton and the cities I could smell his presence in.They were laid next to me on the massive bed at home, because there was no furniture for babies here, but I was sure my kids would lack nothing in their life, because everyone in the neighborhood stepped out for us.They had not seen such thing as sextuplets in years, and they were glad to have them in their midst now.“What’s their name?”“What would be their surname?”“Will they bear Joe’s name?”I shrugged at those questions and laid back on the bed, pretending to be sleeping, and praying in my mind that the people who had gathered in the room would just walk away.“Let’s name them one after the other.”“Which of them is the eldest?”“Joe and his woman should name their kids, not us.” Everywhere went sil
FREYA“I know where you can work and earn some money, but the problem is, working there would keep you far from your kids.” Said Nania, one of the ladies who volunteered to help me babysit my kids.It’s been three years since I had my kids in the small neighborhood in the remote area far from the city where Jaxton’s influence prevails, and I had gone totally out of funds. Joe and his wife were not getting any younger, so, there was literally not enough assistance for me as I had to carter for us all alone.“Where are you talking of, and would they pay well?” I posed, wondering where on earth she was talking of, and hoping in my mind that it would not be a place under Jaxton’s control.She shook her head and sat on the stool in my room. We were fixing the toys my kids scattered in the room, and putting them in place.“It’s a billionaire’s mansion though. I heard he is currently hiring staffs.” She said, looking at me as I gathered the rest of the toys we fixed and moved them to the war
FREYAThe next day was the D-day. We had no cabs in the remote neighborhood, so, we walked out on foot till we got to the big road leading to the city.Only heavens know how I managed to bump into the remote neighborhood after I delivered the parcel the dying man asked me to go drop for him at a certain address I can’t remember.“Zain’s place is a bit far from here. I had been there before. I have a friend who works there.” Nania said.I wasn’t asking her questions, but she was the sort who wouldn’t settle for a boring adventure. She wanted to keep our trip lively, but I wonder why she doesn’t want to go seek for a job at the same place.Maybe she doesn’t want to do that because it would keep her away from her kids and her husband. “She always told me of the good working condition there, and how difficult it is to get to see the young billionaire, Zain.” She added.A cab came by and I flagged it down, while she bent by the window to haggle the price for the trip with the driver.“A h
FREYA“Over here, ma’am, I am the one you are looking for.” A middle-aged woman said, with her fingers beckoning on me to come to her.She was dunning her duty outfit, and she was chubby and pretty with her short hair, but mere looking at her face made me guess she is a tough person.“Okay, ma’am.” I said and strutted towards her, while she headed into a room whose door was wide opened.I wonder how she knew I was looking for her. I had barely touched down before she called me over.“What’s your name?” she asked as we strutted into the massive room which has doors that leads to other rooms.“Freya.” I said, following her obediently, and looking out to know which door she would opt for, but she stopped and turned to me.“Freya, the one Nania spoke of?” she asked, her eyes staring into my face like that of a mother who was querying her child.“Yes.” I said in response, my voice calm and braced by a weak smile.I wonder how she knew Nania referred me to the mansion. Maybe she was there t
FREYATrrrrrrrrrrr!The alarm clock broke our chat, making us spurn towards it.“Put on your outfit. It’s duty time.” She said and ambled out of my room, not even waiting to hear me say a word.I made to the door and shot it, then, I made to the wardrobe, took off my clothes and slipped on the duty outfit I chose earlier, not bothering to check it out because the mirror in the room was not big enough to help me take a view of my body. It was round and small.I shoved the clothes I took off in the bag I came with and casted the bag into the wardrobe, and off I went..........................Outside the room, I saw the maids, all trailing the passage like ants, not chatting with anyone. They all looked like they had been here for a few days and had not really had time to make friends with each other.They went out through three doors, which I could tell was the three doors I saw earlier in the big room I and the maid that brought me here walked into before we entered the passage with d
FREYA Guess what, I lied that you checked into the restroom.” Mara said as soon as I entered the kitchen and leaned by her side.“So, where have you been? Were you flirting with the guards?” she went on, with a mischievous smile.“I missed my way to the kitchen, so, I had to roam till I found it.” I said in response and took a knife. “What’s in the menu?”“We are making all sorts of meal. Just gather stuffs and make whatever meal you know, and make sure it turns out delicious or you would be forced to join the laundry girls.” Mara said.I shook my head and delved into gathering a few ingredients to make my own meal from the thousands of recipes I have in mind.I had not been a good cook all my life until last three years when I had to endure a third-class life to keep myself concealed from Jaxton and his cartel. Joe’s wife and the women of the neighborhood taught me how to cook wonderful recipes.“What do you want to make?” Mara asked. She was chopping carrots into a saucepan.“Shrim
Just like yesterday, being auctioned, being sold to the Lord of the devil himself.Humiliated, rejected and life triangle accompanied with it. The feeling of self winning a life for my children. I'm the the mother who never leave all odds for survival. I fought way beyond my imagination, especially for my children and now when I thought I'm happy and self contended with my new path of life.He returned. His back.That fateful day, I was on my way to the airport when someone shouted my name and ran towards me. It was Jaxton! His eyes still hold that dark man I ever known, his pride and ego spurring at his face but something was amiss. He smiled at me with mix of fears and anxiety. He rushed and hugged me tightly, never ready to let go of my grips. I do not know what that means but something is wrong somewhere."You still smell very nicely!" He whispered to my ear and it sent cold shivers down to my spines with little mix of sexual fantasies.I remembered the old days when he could fu
“We have to elope from this city.”Jaxton was standing by the window, his hands in the pockets of his pants, his back a little hunched. I like such sights of him standing by the window of our room like a guardian watching over the universe.“This city reminds me of nothing but pain and a lot of silly things. Things I’ve done and the one other have done to me. Wicked things done for the sake of influence and power.”He pulled a cigar to his lips. I didn’t see that coming. He was holding it in the crisp of the fingers of his right hand. He wouldn’t quit smoking for anything, even in his present condition.I walked over to the window side and hugged him from behind. My lips braced his neck from behind, and my hand wrapped around his waist. Yes, the city has a lot of odd memories, and I always wish I could ever in my life find way to flee from the glare of the city, but to think of his telling me he wishes to flee the city his cartel rules at the moment, is something my mind will never t
It's been a few days since we got back from Zain's crib. Days since Zain got arrested. Days since we sent in a mountain of evidence against him in Jaxton's name. Days since the IDP sent a message to summon Jaxton back. Days since Jaxton had remained unconscious. I have practically moved into Jaxton's safehouse. I have been the one taking care of him since he was brought back here in the pool of his own blood. I gently laid Jaxton on his bed, tucking the blankets around him to keep him warm. I took a damp cloth and began to wipe the dirt and sweat from his face, careful not to wake him. As I wiped away the grime, I could see the scratches and bruises on his skin, and my heart ached for him. I found a bandage and began to redress his wounds, taking care to be gentle and thorough. As I finished tending to Jaxton's wounds, I pulled up a chair and sat by his bedside, keeping a watchful eye on him. I could see his chest rising and falling slowly, his breath coming in a steady rhyth
" Undress," Zain ordered the moment we got to his room. I stand there just mopping at him. He glares at me, impatient. " Are you daft?" I turn my back to him. " I need help to get this off." He scoffed. " Don't bother." He drew me to himself and palmed my breast through the corset. He pulled it down with his strength and my breast sprang free from their constraints. I do my best to hide my disgust as he licks his lips in anticipation. He was just about to cover my left nipples with his mouth when we heard it; a gunshot. Zain steps back from me, a confused look on his face. " Stay right here," he told me, moving to the door of his room. I listen to see if he will lock it with key, but he must have been in a hurry because I don't hear the sound of the key turning in the key hole. In your dreams. The moment his footsteps recedes, I move to his wardrobe and grab the first hoodie that I can get my hands on. Picking up a pair of scissor, I do a good job of using it to get the
" Are you sure you want to do this, Freya?" Percy asked while still helping me get dressed. I was on my way to Zain's crib. I had a talk with Sarah after my talk with Jaxton, and it turns out that her brother had helped her escape but had not been able to do himself. According to her, he was most likely being held captive in the basement of the crib. She had drawn the blueprint of the house for me in Jaxton's absence, pleading with me to please save her brother. Jaxton had wanted to wait until the day of his auction, be had gotten information that Zain would be holding a auction soon; it turned out that it was even Zain that had suggested the auction to my dad. Sarah had panicked though when I told her that we plan to wait until the auction day to raid Zain's crib. She had said something along the line of her brother not making it until then. Since I know Jaxton would not be in support if I told him, I decided to do this without him. It was going to be a covert mission and I would
Jaxton shaked his head. " It's not as easy as that, Freya."He paused before continuing. " Getting to you wouldn't have been the top priority, Freya. They were really more concerned with getting those dogs arrested than setting your free. I... I.." He took a deep breath. He looked up and the vulnerability I saw in there had me taking a step back in shock. " I just wanted to get you away from those dogs, Freya, I swear."I could feel my eyes start to well up with tears. If that had been his intentions why had he become one of them? " Funny how you got me away from the dogs and became one yourself," I accused. If I thought he had looked vulnerable before, he looked worse right now. He looked broken and I could see the gulit and shame shining in his eyes brightly. I looked away determined not to let those eyes get to me. " You took exactly what you were trying to protect and in the worst way possible." My voice cracked and tears rolled down my cheeks, some trailing into my mouth. The
I froze.No matter how much I will my feet to move and turn around, it wouldn't obey. I knew why. Not only was there supposed to be no one else here, there is also the fact that I have just a towel wrapped around my chest. Worse, that voice was very familiar. I could guess who was standing behind me, and even though I had plans to talk to him later on, he was the last person I want to see right now. I force my feet to turn around and it finally opens. I turn around slowly, my eyes meeting with the golden brown orbs staring at me from the door of the kitchen. God! That gaze, I had forgotten how it felt to be it's target. I was mesmerized and at the same vein it felt like I was being undressed under it. I resist the urge to fold my arms across my body. It would look as if I was scared of him if I did that. I stand there as his eyes moves from my head all the way to my toes. I resist the urge to squirm under his astute gaze. His eyes moves away from me to look around the kitchen, and
My eyes narrows on the big Projector screen and then My driver gasps as he recognizes the face also. I glance at him and back at the screen. " Isn't that...?" He starts. "Yes, it is," I answer, interrupting him. Sandy moves to the edge of her seat. " Isn't that the coffee shop opposite Nutty's apartment?" She asked turning to Mr. Driver. He nods in agreement, his eyes also glued to the projector screen. " I knew it would have to be him," Brian chips in. " He must have realized that Nutty is poking around his business."" Does it mean that he was getting too close to the truth then?" Percy asked, glancing at me. " If he wasn't a undercover agent, I'm sure he wouldn't have mind as that would even be to his advantage. For him to want to silence Nutty, I think he might really be an undercover agent."My head was railing. I think I need another cup of coffee to be able to process this information. I stand from my seat and make my way to the refreshment table. I poured another cup of co
We had spent the whole of yesterday and the next gathering a lot of information. While Percy had been able to get us information on Zain, there were still some questions that I wanted answered. I think Sarah would be able to answer them. It was looking like she has been with Zain for a long while now, the information she has on that chip dates back to a long time ago, too. Sandy and my driver had spent the whole of the two days getting their hands on all of the CCTV cameras along the roads that leads to Nutty's apartment, and I have them in front of me right now, waiting to be attended to. They had gotten the dashcam, too but have been unable to get the cloth, apparently the police had done a good job of sweeping the apartment for evidence. According to Sandy and my driver, who I'm really impressed with by the way, there had been someone wanting for them at the apartment's garage. Apparently, whoever had taken Nutty, had used his car as bait to see who Nutty was working for. They