"Thank you." Samantha mumbled as she disengaged from the embrace."I got you some beverages, somethings you will be needing here." Tristan said, pointing at the shopping bags on the table."Thank you, Tristan but I won't really be needing them that much." Samantha replied."Why?""I called my mother, I told her to get me out of here." Tristan stared at her. "Isn't that dangerous? You shook have waited for some days before making that call.""I know but I'm just scared. I can't stay here anymore. It's scaring." Tristan shrugged. "I understand. Be careful.""Thanks. I also called Ethan Welch, my manager.""Why did you call him?" Tristan asked."To report my family." Samantha replied.Tristan sighed and walked towards the window. "I didn't ask you to do that. Why would you give your such information?"Samantha glared at him. "I don't understand you, Tristan. This has everything to do with me and it's just right that I do what's right." Tristan turned to look at her. "You do not know t
Tristan left Leah's room, pissed off. He saw Layla walking towards the stairs and stopped.He stared at her as she walked. His mother.She was beautiful and young despite the poor care of her body.He quickly turned away when Layla turned to look at him. She walked towards him and bowed.Tristan couldn't look at her but he wanted to ask her one thing; why she abandoned him at the orphanage. Why she let him go at that tender age."Boss ...""Where's Gianna?" Tristan cut her short."She left." Layla replied.Tristan was taken aback. He stared at her. "Left? Where did she go to?""She went back home. Washington DC." Layla replied.Tristan blinked and looked away. "I see...I will be heading out now." Layla stared at him as he left. She could feel it in her mind that all was not well. She went after him. "Boss..."Tristan snapped around angrily. "Yes? What do you want? What is it!"Layla moved back, startled at the outburst. "I'm sorry boss but I wanted to ask you if you were alright. Y
Gianna sighed unbelievably. "I can't believe it, Nicholas. You?""Yes, Gianna. I'm sorry for hiding it from you. I was only following his orders. We became friends too soon and it made me realize I had to make my own decisions."Gianna sighed and shook her head. " What's your decision? Are you going to continue working for those murderers?"" No, on the contrary. I will try and get away from this hellhole and make a living for myself." Nicholas replied and Gianna smiled." I'm proud of you, Nick. Soon enough, they are going to pay for all they've done."When the call had ended, Gianna went out of her room and found her mother in the small living room, mending a basket.She walked closer to the woman and sat beside her. "Mom," She began, "I've decided to give Dad a second chance."Tracy smiled at her and nodded. " I know you, Gianna. I know you have a good heart and that you will forgive him." Gianna shrugged. " Everyone deserves a second chance in life. So, when are we going?"" Tomm
Gianna got Nicholas's call while putting on her nightwear. She was getting ready to go to bed. She picked up the call immediately. "Hi, it's you.""Yeah, it's me, Gianna. I'm sorry for bothering you but something is up. A lady from Tristan's workers was here, she's going to betray him." Gianna's eyes widened. " What?"" Yeah. They are headed towards Tristan's place right now." Nicholas announced.Gianna's eyes widened. " What? Oh my God. That must be Leah. Thank you, Nicholas. I will inform him immediately."Once she cut the call, she hesitated before dialling Tristan's line. She didn't know if he was going bro pick her call judging from the fact that she didn't pick his.Nevertheless, she dialled his line.*Tristan waas walking into his room when Gianna's call came through. He was extremely glad she called and quickly picked it. He has been trying to hide the fact that he loved her, cared for her."You finally called. Why did you leave without letting me know?" He asked, sitting on
By the time they got to the Mansion, the policeman were already there, searching and investigating."What a f*ck." Tristan cursed when he saw what was happening. He wanted to kill those people himself, he wanted to strangle Jasper Milton with his bare hands."What are we gonna do now?" Matteo asked as they watched the scenario.Tristan took the camera away from his face, placed it beside him on the seat. He got down from the car and started pacing. He didn't like what was happening one bit. He'd always wanted to destroy the man that stole from his father.Matteo came down from the van and walked towards Tristan. He stood behind him and sighed. "I know what's going through your mind boss. I know you have always wanted to take Jasper Milton on by yourself."Tristan turned slightly. " That man is going to die by my hand even if I will have to take him from the police." From afar, they saw the police men leading the two men to their van. They got in and zoomed away.Tristan stared after
Few minutes later, they got to Quentin's apartment. Gianna couldn't believe her father lived in such a luxurious apartment. The house was big, decorated and beautiful. "Wow. Mom...did you say dad lives here?" Gianna asked as they waited for the security men to open up."Yes. He lives here with his current wife." Tracy reply with a sad smile. " Oh mom. Don't he like that. I thought you said you've forgiven him. We can go back if you don't want to face them."" No, darling. It's okay. I want to do this for you. You have to reconcile with your father, staying this way with him is not gonna do us any good."Gianna smiled. " Okay mom." The small gate opened and they were asked to come in. Gianna stared around the compound, looking so amazed. She was not taken aback by the beautiful things she saw surrounding her. It was the fact that her father owned them. It was as big surprise.They got to the main entrance and entered the house. Quentin and Agnes were in the living room wheg they
(ITALY, BRUNO FAMILY HIDEOUT)Iris sat on the throne in the large room, staring down at her cellphone. A bug frown plastered on her face and she glared up angrily. "Diane! Diane!!" She called.Diane walked into the room, bowed in front of her. "My queen. You called me.""How did Winston get caught? We were making plans together! How did he get caught?" Iris shouted.Diane looked at her, confused. " Who's Winston?""Don't be so dumb you sickhead. Winston...the guy who came here asking for that b*stard brother of mine." Iris replied." I didn't know he has been caught." Diane replied." That son of a b*tch... he's going to reveal everything. How do I get him out of there? I'm sure Elvis is behind this. He's Tristan's informant."" Then he has to be captured and dealt with." Diane said, equally mad.Iris nodded. "Sand that has to happen now. Tell Alfred to prepare the boys." " Yes my queen." Diane replied and left.Iris stood up from the throne and walked upstairs to her room.Her mothe
Tristan dropped his phone on the drawer with a satisfying look on his face. Finally, he was back in charge again even though he wasn't there, but yet, he in charge.He thought as he walked back to his bed. He thought about what to do with Leah and concluded it was best he sent her back to Italy. He picked up the jacket on his bed before walking out of the room.**Leah sat on the bed in the room she was kept locked in. The handcuffs were still on her wrist, making it impossible for her to do anything. The door suddenly opened and Tristan walked in. Leah looked like and smiled sheepishly. "You are finally here."Tristan only stared at her without saying a word. He walked to the table, took one of the wine and poured himself a drink. "Want a drunk too?" He asked as he sipped his drink.Leah scoffed and raised her hands. " I can't do that with this God forsaken handcuffs around my wrists, can I?"Tristan smiled. " I wouldn't give you either, just pulling your legs. You don't deserve w
It was a little bit dark in the room when Tristan walked in. Gianna was awake, she was sitting up quietly."Hey." Tristan whispered as he walked towards the bed. He sat at the edge and took Gianna's hand in his. "How are you now?"Gianna smiled and shrugged. "I've never been any better. Thank you."Tristan stared down at her stomach, smiled and looked back into her face. "My baby is still down there?"Gianna chuckled. "Yeah. She or he is still there, waiting for the day of arrival into the world. How did you get here? Why did you change your mind?"Tristan shrugged. "I don't know, perhaps... because I couldn't continue living without you, because I wanted to see Layla and to forgive her so I could get the burden off my chest.""You did the right thing, Tristan. The right thing..." Gianna's voice trailed off when she remembered all that Nelson had said."What's it? Are you okay?" Tristan questioned when he noticed the sudden change in her mood. Gianna turned and looked at him. "While
That same night, Tristan left the house quietly. He was glad that both his mother and Tracy were already fast asleep and that made it possible and easy for him to leave.He dialled the line which Nicholas had called him with as he walked briskly to his car. Just when he got in, Nicholas picked the call."I'm on my way right now, send the address to this number." Tristan said, starting the car engine."I already sent it. The police are just arriving! I will hang up now because I have to escape. He's going to kill me.""Wait... what is...?" Tristan stopped when the line clicked off. He threw the phone on the seat beside him and drove out of the compound, speeding away madly in the dark.**Nelson bursted into the room, rushing towards Gianna who looked very alarmed. The sounds of siren was all over the place which indicated that the police were around. Nelson grabbed Gianna, loosening the ropes bounding her. He jerked her up to her feet and started dragging her out of room.Struggling
Nicholas sat in the dark, thinking deeply on what to do. He needed to save Gianna at all cost, he needed to redeem his mistakes and real fast.He was still finding it hard to believe he helped abduct Gianna who was pregnant."I'm never going to forgive myself if anything happens to her, I need to talk to Tristan right away. No matter the consequences, I need to do this." Nicholas thought.He stood up and walked slowly towards the main entrance. He stood in front of the door, eavesdropping. He could hear Nelson, talking to Gianna. He backed the door, steadying his breath. He would have to wait for another opportunity to be alone with Gianna again, and that would enable him get Tristan's contact.Quietly, he left the main entrance back to the veranda.**"You're not going to achieve anything with what you are doing, give up already because you are about to hit rock bottom." Gianna said softly to Nelson who was seated in front of her.Nelson stared down at the cigarette between his fin
Samantha got home very late in the night and as she expected, Quentin and Agnes werr already waiting for her in the living room.They looked alarmed as she walked into the house. "Where have you been?" Agnes asked, standing up from the couch.Samantha looked at Quentin, she couldn't bring herself to tell him that his daughter was missing but she had to tell him somehow."I'm coming from Gianna's house...""Is something wrong?" Quentin asked when Samantha's voice trailed off.Samantha nodded, closing her eyes. "Gianna is missing, someone abducted her." Samantha said, wiping tears off her face. Quentin frowned, trying to understand what the girl was saying. "What do you mean by she's been abducted? By who?""My brother." Samantha replied with more tears.Agnes gasped, her hands covering her mouth. "Nelson?" Samantha nodded.Samantha nodded."Why? Why would he do that?" Agnes asked again."He's using her as a bait to get someone." Samantha replied. She looked at Quentin and all she
"He's calling again." Nelson laughed when Gianna's phone began to ring again in his hand. He answered the call and put the phone on loud speaker. "You never give up, don't you? Why don't you give up and just go to bed?""What do you want?" Tristan cold voice came from the other side of the line. "Tell me what he sh*t you want!" "I don't think you have what I want, b*stard. Do you have my father there with you? I will like to exchange him for your Gianna. She looks so pretty, you know. What shall I do with her?" Nelson asked in a menacing tone. "Why would I have you father? What the hell do you want?" Tristan asked again."Are you asking me that? You brought down my family you jerk! My father is suffering away in the prison and you dare ask me that? You want Gianna back, huh? Come find her.""Where are you?" Tristan asked in a stiff voice. He stood beside the road, glaring angrily. "Put Gianna on the line, I want to make sure she's fine." *Nelson stared down at Gianna and smiled ev
"Goddamit!" Tristan cursed, almost smashing the phone on the ground.Samantha was trembling. She just spoke to her brother and he sounded like a different person entirely."He's got Gianna! What are we gonna do!" Samantha panicked.Tristan stood akimbo, boiling and fuming with anger. "He doesn't know who he's dealing with. He's making a bug mistake with me." Tristan voice was extremely cold and deep.Samantha trembled more. She fear she might lose her brother and she couldn't stop thinking about Gianna. Why would Nelson ever think of abducting her? Why her? Sammy thought deeply."I should call Tracy and Layla, and let them know what's happening." Samantha said with trembling voice.Tristan didn't reply, he was too devasted to say anything. He sat down on the nearest sofa, contemplating on what to do."Don't call them yet." Tristan said just when Samantha was going to dial Tracy's line. "What? They have to know what's happening. At least, her mother." Samantha chipped in."I need to t
Gianna was coming back into the house after seeing Samantha off when her phone began to ring. She was a little bit surprised to see it was Nicholas."Hi. You finally called? How have you been!" Gianna asked excitedly."I've been... good...yeah... fine." Nicholas stammered badly from the other line."Are you sure you are okay? You sound tensed. Where are you now?""Huh?" Nicholas asked and Gianna had to repeat the question. "I'm still here in Philadelphia. Stranded." He replied."Oh no. That's very awful. What are you gonna do now? I can't seem to be of help right now." Gianna sighed. She got home and walked into the house, sat down on a chair."It's fine, Gianna. I just wanted you to know I'm okay. I will get a job soon enough and start all over again.""And your dad? How's he?" "He returned to the country side where my mother is. I think that's what's best for him at this month." Nicholas mumbled q reply."What happened to Nelson and his father though?" Gianna asked.The other side
Tristan made up his mind to go after his mother and sort things out.He went into his room and started getting ready for the small journey.There was a knock on the door and Matteo came in. "Boss...are you going somewhere?""Yeah. I'm taking your advice, I hope I'm not too late." Tristan said as he stuffed his clothes into a bag.Matteo smiled and sgihed his head. "You are not late, boss. Go on and do the right thing." He replied."I will be back tomorrow or the day after, then we can head back to Italy." Tristan said and Matteo nodded."Okay boss. Tahe your time... there's no hurry." Matteo replied and left the room.Tristan took his phone and dialled Samantha's line, she picked uo after the fourth ring."Tristan? I thought you would never call." Samantha's voice could be heard from the other line.Tristan sat down on the bed and ran a hand over his hair nervously. "I'm sorry, Samantha but things have not been easy. I need your help, I need to see Gianna.""Gianna? You miss her, don
The next morning, Gianna woke up feeling really sick. She sat up in bed, rushed to the bathroom and threw up."Oh no. I thought I got over this." She mumbled as she returned to her bed.Her mother must have heard her because she came running into the room."Gianna." She called, coming into the room. "Are you okay?" She asked as she sat beside her on the bed.Gianna shook her head, putting her head on the woman's shoulder. "No...I think I'm a little bit under the weather.""We have to go thr hospital then. Come on." Tracy urged, standing up."No. That's not necessary. I will get over it with some pills."Tracy sighed and stared down at her daughter. " Have you called the Tristan guy? What did he say?""He didn't the call, I guess he's busy." Gianna mumbled, laying back down comfortably.The door opened and Layla came in too. "Is she alright?" "Yeah...just a slight fever I guess." Tracy replied with a shrug."Then we should go to the hospital. It's dangerous to ignore it.""No, Layla.