Zayn POV
I honked repeatedly, but the person didn't make an attempt of moving.
F**k!
Someone really wants to die.I stepped on the brakes and pushed the side door open. “Do you want to die?!” I roared immediately I stepped out of the car.
I marched furiously towards the person and to my utmost surprise; It was a lady.
A lady dressed in black outfit.
“Please I prefer not to die” She said frantically, I huffed. “Then get the f**k out of my way!” I yelled, she cringed a little.
“Please help me sir, I need to leave this place,” She begged as she rubbed her palms together. “And who do you think I am? A good Samaritan?” I asked nonchalantly, she slowly looked away from my face and counted her steps backward. Good.
I walked back to my car and pulled it open; I glanced towards the lady's direction and breathe out. Furthermore, I shut the car door and strode towards her again. “Where are you going?” I asked her, trying to sound cool.
“I don't know sir, I just want to run away from them; I'm tired of being a widow and I want to avoid getting married again” She rushed her words, fighting her tears.
“Hold on…” I paused to scrutinize her, “you're a widow” I asked her, dimly, she nodded curtly, and I swallowed.
Even through the darkness, I could tell she's still very young to be a widow.
“You will explain further later but for now, I'm rushing; so let's go” I urged her and walk ahead.
Are you really going to help her? My subconscious mind whispers to my ear and I scoffed softly.
I got behind the wheel and ignited the engine, but the lady in black hasn't come in.
I winded down the glass and saw her standing like a plaque close to the car, I frowned, “Do you want me to change my mind?” I asked her hoarsely, and she quickly pulled the car door and hopped in.
Shortly,
I parked the car carelessly and shove a hand into my hair and turned to the lady in black on the passenger seat.“You should wait here, I will be back,” I instructed before stepping out of the car.
I adjusted my red jacket and walked towards the building.“You are late, Zayn,” Reid says as soon as I approached him on the stairs.
Yeah… I met a lost widow on my way here and decided to help her. I secretly rolled my eyes at my supposed answer.
“Where's he?” I asked him instead as I climbed the stairs. “He's in the guest room,” He replied as we both ascended the stairs.
Reid opened the door, I entered, he followed.
A smirk run upon my lips immediately I sight him on a chair with his hands tied to his back.
“You are going to regret this Zayn” He snorted, I let out a small laugh.
I sat on a stool across him and dug my left hand inside my jacket trouser to fetch my cigarette pack. I pulled one of the cigarette and place it in between my lips as I collected a lighter from Reid. “Are you threatening me now?” I asked him as I puffed out the smoke to his face, he let out a small cough.
“I'm only giving you ten seconds buddy, if you don't tell me who the f**k gave out the information to William then you won't leave me no other choice but to blow your dumb skull I threatened, he laughed hysterically.
Reid and I exchanged a look. Is he okay?
“Even if you place a knife to my throat now, I will never tell you,” He said bluntly, and I shook my head.
I rise to my feet with the cigarette in my hand. “You really have nothing to say, right?” I asked him, but he just stared at him.
“I knew all along you will prove this stubborn but don't worry, your case is closed already” I told him and stretches my left hand to Reid without looking at him. “Zayn, you should calm…” “Give it to me, Reid” I butt in, he sighed loudly before placing it in my hand.
I place the cigarette in between my lips and cocked the short gun. “And for the last time, do you have something to say?" I asked him as I pressed the gun to his head,, but he just glared at me. “Alright then, you should rest in pieces” I told him as I pulled the trigger, he fell to the floor with the chair, unconsciously.
“You shouldn't have killed him, Zayn, we could still persuade him. How do we get to know the person now?” Reid says frantically, I huffed. “F**k that Reid! Does he look like someone who was ready to confess?” I asked him agitated, he slowly shook his head.
“Take care of this mess” I instructed as I ran a hand through my hair. I smoke from the cigarette and stepped out of the room.
Flora POV
I sat patiently in the car as I wait for him.
He should come out already, everywhere was damn silent.But hold on… Where's this place?
His girlfriend's house?Was that the reason he asked me to wait behind?Cut the crap Flora and think… My subconscious mind cautions and I breathe out.
Someone opened the car and I jolted out of my thoughts.
Oh… It was him.
He has a lighted cigarette in his lips.
I watched him as he pulled his red jacket and tossed it backward.Okay,
What's he doing?He removed the cigarette from his lips and threw it out the window of the car.
Hold on, his arm is inked. Wow…
He puffed out smoke and I couldn't help but coughed loudly, but he didn't even spare me a glance.
He ignited the car and sped into the dark night, and I watched as he drove like a maniac.
Alright,
This won't be good.The next morning…Flora POVI flickered my eyes open and my gaze landed on the ceiling.Huh?This is not my room; I thought as I tossed the duvet aside and sluggishly sat up.I looked around the room and everything came replaying in my head.How I had met inked guy.How he had saved me and brought me to his house.I breathe out heavily while I hugged my legs to my chest. This inked doesn't really look so good to me, he looks so dangerous.But I was glad he saved me last night, but I needed to leave as soon as possible.But where will I go?My stomach suddenly grumbled loudly, I looked down at it and realized I haven't had anything since last afternoon.“Hey stomach, food is my least problem for now, so you should behave” I cautioned, while I rubbed it with my right palm.I darted my eyes around the whole room again; it's so beautiful and has many girls stuff in
In the evening…Zayn POVI ambled into the living room with my jacket hung on my shoulder. I was so tired.My eyes travelled toward the stairs and saw lady in black descending the stairs, she halted her steps immediately she spotted me, I scoffed softly before tossing my jacket on a couch, I tucked my hands inside my trouser pocket, without looking away from her face. “You can't possibly stand there forever, can you?” I asked her, with so much sarcasm. She shut her eyes briefly and turned to leave. “And where do you think you are going?” I questioned coldly, she turned to me swiftly. “To the room,” She replied in a low voice. I scoffed.With my hands still in my trouser pocket, I climbed the stairs and got to where she was standing, staring straight into her innocent eyes, she quickly lowered her gaze.“If you're really going to stay with me, then you should get rid of this black dress of yours&rdquo
Flora POVI came out of the bathroom; dripping wet with a white towel wrapped to my chest.I strode to the closet and pulled it open. Furthermore, I placed my hands at akimbo, my eyes searching through the closet for what to wear.I really can't wear the mini dresses, one would only think I'm trying to seduce someone, most especially inked guy.I rolled my eyes when his image popped in my head. So grumpy.But seriously, Flora, aren't you thinking of leaving this place again? I heard my subconscious mind asked and I frowned.Just shut it, will you?Where do you want me to go? Huh! I yelled inwardly.I scanned the whole closet with my hand roaming everywhere.Gosh!His girlfriend doesn't keep decent dresses, does she?I came across a white flowery gown and I smiled broadly.I brought it out and checked it out;it has glitters all over the neck area.It's s
Flora POVI turned on the faucet and rinsed my face repeatedly. After I was done, I lifted my face and stared back at my reflection in the mirror.Jeez!No doubt, one could still tell I'd cried my eyes out. I turned off the faucet and grabbed a white towel to wipe my swollen face.I returned the towel to its rail, I adjusted the dress and stepped out of the bathroom.I really hate this inked guy for making me cry this much; no one has ever made me cry like this, not even when I was forced into early marriage.He asked me to stop wearing my black dress, and now I shouldn't wear the dresses in the closet?What does he want then;to go around naked. I snorted and bent the doorknob.“He's really going to hear it from me” I mumbled and stepped out of the room, I could feel my subconscious mind sneered. Fool.I shut the door behind me and walked through the hallway, hoping I would meet him in the living ro
Marigold POV“You are not helping the matter with your cries, Stella,” I told her, calmly.She scoffed softly and wiped her tears with the hem of her blue blouse.“Then what do you want me to do?” She asked.I sighed and moved closer to her on the long couch. I tucked my hair behind my ear and placed her hand on mine.“Everything will be fine Stella, Flora will be found soon” I assured. She swats my hand away and stood on her feet, boiling with rage. “This is all your fault, Marigold!” She fired, a little frown crept on my face upon hearing that.I also stood on my feet, staring at her.“How is it my fault?” I murmured.“If you had not demanded for her hand in another marriage, she wouldn't have left this house” She barked, I rolled my eyes. “And how's that my fault?” I asked nonchalantly and folded my arms.“If you had not done
Zayn POV.I squinted my eyes open and yawned loudly.I felt a slender hand wrapped around my stomach; I tilted my head and found the b!tch grinning very hard to me.I rolled my eyes and scoffed scornfully.“Why are you still here?” I asked her while taking her hand off me.She sat upright and tucked the loose strand of her colored hair, beaming with all smiles.“You were so good Zayn, I can't literally feel my legs anymore” She chortled while moving closer to me.I crawled out of the bed and picked my briefs from the floor. I heard her groan, I turned to her swiftly. “I shouldn't meet you here,” I told her icily and grabbed the bathroom doorknob. “Zayn” She called.I ignored her and stepped into the bathroom.“Good morning Zayn” Miss Rosaline greeted with her loving smile, but I just nodded and dragged a chair backward.I took my seat and watch as s
Zayn POV.“Where's the lady, Zayn?” He asked impatiently, standing on his feet.He looks perturbed.Not only that, but he grabbed my arm and I frowned.“Just tell me Zayn” He shook me aggressively, and I breathe out.“Uhm… She is”.“Hey Zayn” I heard Reid's voice and I turned.“F**k you man! You kept me waiting,” I complained as he approached us.“I'm sorry, buddy, that bi**ch really consumed the whole me” he winked at me and I shook my head.“Anyway, meet Ryder, an old friend. I think I've mentioned him to you before, right?” I reminded, and he nodded curtly as he offered a handshake to Ryder.“Ryder, this is Reid- we are more than friends,” I told him, and he smiled as they both shook hands.“It's my pleasure, Reid,” Ryder said.“Same here bro” Reid replied with smiles.
Zayn POV.I marched into the club, the blaring music from the speaker began to hit my ears.I stood rooted, with my eyes searching around for Lucas.“Hi Zayn” one of the bitchy around called seductively; striding closer to where I was standing. I huffed and walked past her.“So grumpy” She mumbled, but I heard it.Abruptly, I turned to her, and I watched as she gulped nervously.“Have you seen Lucas around?” I asked her coldly, she nodded curtly. “B!tch” I also muttered, but audibly for her to hear.I walked into the club, ignoring every eyes on me; I was definitely not here because of that.Someone nudged my left arm from behind, and I swiveled around to look at the person.Oh,It's Nick.“What's up man?” He shook my hand, I only nodded. He's not a bad kid;He has been working for Lucas for a long time now.“Is Lucas around?&rd
Zayn POVAfter two weeks…“The court hereby sentence you, Ryder Gabriel, to life imprisonment for murdering Xavier Gabriel. And also, for attempting to kill Zayn Christopher by removing his car brakes which caused him to lose a friend, Violet Caleb” The judge declared which made his Mum to wailed uncontrollably.“And you, Thomas Owen, this court sentence you to life imprisonment for the murder of late Christopher Nolan- your best friend, as stated” The court continues.Thomas wife and his two children busted in tears and I just gave them a hard stare- Fools.The judge pause to stare at William.“William Winters” The judge called.“You ought to die according to the law because you were once a hardened criminal, a hired assassin at that” The judge says.I heard a soft whimper behind me and I turned to see Flora and her mum crying already.Flora met my eyes and look away
Flora POV“Come back here Ryder” Reid mimics Aunt Marigold, and we'll erupt in laughter.“You're not nice, Reid” I told him amidst laughter.“I never claimed to be” He shrugs.I rolled my eyes.We just arrived home from Gabriel's mansion.It's really a great day, I must say.I'm so happy Ryder is eventually behind the bar.Now I feel Violet and Xavier would rest in peace.“And what could she be smiling at?” Zayn asked beside me, nudging my arm.I chuckle softly and turned my head to look at him.“Thank you so much” I told him sincerely, and he arched a brow.I smile.“I knew you wanted to kill Ryder with your hands” He rolled his eyes funnily.“I'm glad you know that princess, but it's nothing- anything for you” He said with so much love, but I just smile as we stare at each other eyes.I'm sure some seco
Zayn POVI unfolded my hands on my chest and breathe out softly.Flora's mum just finished narrating everything in details and believe me, my heart became softened a bit towards William.He looked to my side and smile like he heard my thoughts.“I'm sorry about everything” I apologized sincerely, staring at the center table in the sitting room.“It's fine Zayn” William says, standing on his feet.“I'm sorry as well” He added as he stands close to me.I stood on my feet and we both shook hands.“Well… You really have to be sorry because it's not like you've any other choice” Reid said.“Except if you're letting Flora go” He added, flatly.“Don't even go there man” I cautioned.I took my eyes to where Flora is sitting.“Flora and I stuck together, so we're never letting each go”Flora cheeks flames and I w
Flora POV“You really won't tell me what it is?” Zayn says.I covered him with the duvet properly and sit close to him on the bed.He just had his medicines and I changed his bandage. The Doctor had instructed we should always change it both in the morning and night and under no circumstances must he misses his medicines, so he would recover speedily.He stares at my eyes intensely, I blinked my eyes and look elsewhere.Reid had told me not to say anything to him about Violet's death yet and seriously, I don't know how to tell him things because I feel like Violet saved Zayn's life.“The doctor said you need excess rest, Zayn” I reminded, and he just scoffed softly.“Where's Violet?” He asked again.I sighed softly and smile down at him.“Reid will answer that” I told him and stood up from the bed.“Goodnight Zayn” I leaned down and pecked his cheek.He crumpl
Reid POVI pulled up in the hospital garage and stepped out of the car. I walk towards the hospital entrance but to my surprise, I saw William walking out of the hospital with a guy I recognize following behind him.He also stopped walking immediately he saw me.What's he doing here? I thought as we both stare at each other.Some seconds passed,He looks away from my figure and walk away with the guy following behind him.What was he doing here?I watch him until he hopped into his car and drove out of the garage.I shrugged and finally find my way into the hospital.****I walk into Zayn's ward and my lips curved to a little smile. Flora and her Mum are sitting very close to Zayn's bed.I must say Flora looks so happy as she stared directly at Zayn's face, I'm glad, though.I cleared my throat to announce my presence and they both look up with a bright smile on their faces.“Morning aunt”
Flora POVI paved the reception frantically with numerous thoughts running through my head.The doctor has been with Zayn for the past one hour, and he's yet to tell us something about his state.“Your worried state won't help Flora” Mum say as she walks after me.Dad and David already left for some urgent work.“Then what should I do?” I turned to her and asked, tears are forming in my eyes.“Let's just hope for a better result, I believe they'll be fine” Mum assures, tapping my back tenderly.I look at her and forced a short nod.“You need to go home and have your dress change” Mum said after a brief silence.I just shook my head sideways- I'm not leaving Zayn. “Your dress is stained Flora” She said again. Dad also said the same thing before he left, but I do not care.I placed my head on mum's shoulder,still waiting for the Doctor- I c
Flora POV“You still have some queries to answer Stella” Dad says from the back seat.“But I would like us to return from this trip first” He added, and I glance at them from the front mirror.Mum's face has turned sober already.Uh mmWe're going to resolve everything later but now, I'm feeling ecstatically happy.I really can't wait to see my good bad guy again. I chuckled softly.'Good bad guy'But I don't understand why I'm feeling a bit anxious, perhaps it's because it's been months I saw him.“You really like him, don't you?” I heard Dad's voice. I smile and turned to him from my seat beside the driver- David's is the one driving, though.I knew he's referring to Zayn.“Yes Dad” I answered truthfully.He smiled wryly.“But why don't you like him?” I questioned curiously. He laughs and leans his back on the seat.I sighed an
Violet POVI settled in my car and brought my phone out of my clutch.I dialed Zayn's number,it rings for some minutes, but he's not picking up. “Damn!”I redialed it and he's still not picking.What do I do?Yes!Reid.I quickly checked through my contacts and found his ID.GreatHe should know where Zayn is.I dialed his number and thank goodness he picks at the second ring.“Hi Reid”“Hello who's this?” He asked and I almost roll my eyes.He doesn't have my contact.“This is Violet” I told him.“Where's Zayn now?” I asked him impatiently.“Zayn clearly warned you to stay away from him, isn't it?”“You don't need to remind me, just answer my question” I half yelled.“And what if I don't?”“Zayn's life is in danger, you fool!&rdquo
William POV“I'm sorry, but I need some water,” She says, staring down.Suddenly, remorse started eating me up.Maybe I shouldn't have talked to her in such a manner, but I couldn't help my anger.My eyes were glued to the table with everything running through my head.“Mum” I heard Flora call out.I raised my head.“Flora” Stella also called and my eyes dilated.What's going on?Flora rose to her feet at once and I watch as Stella ran to where she's standing, checking every part of her body.“Oh, gracious Lord… it's really you” she exclaimed and snuggle Flora into her arms.“I missed you so much darling” Stella cries, stroking Flora's back.“I missed you too Mum, and I'm deeply sorry for causing you so much pain,” Flora says, tears rushing out from her eyes.Stella disengaged from the hug and smile widely at Flor