Layla waited outside after dressing up. She sat on the wooden chair, looking around. Now that she was out of the mansion and had stopped working there, she was tempted to do what she had always wanted to do. To look for her son. Sue needed to see him, to ask for his forgiveness. To know he was still alive.But where would she start from? To her, it was an impossible task. It's been more than twenty six years already. Layla sighed and touched her face only to realize she has been crying. Cry of guilt and shame. To her, her life had no meaning. It was worthless and unfulfilled."I'm done." Gianna mumbled from behind, interupting Layla's thoughts.Layla turned back to her eyes widened when she saw Gianna. She couldn't believe she was staring at her, couldn't believe how much she transformed."Gianna? Oh my God!" Layla no whispered as she slowly got up on her feet.Her hair was long, dark and curly with the prettiest face ever. The lemon flair gown she wore made her look like a princes
"I ask again. What are you doing here?" Leah asked."Why not go ask your proud boss why he brought us here?" Gianna replied.Leah scoffed and looked at her. "What did you just say to me?""Firstly, you came in here without knocking and you didn't even show any sign of respect. Who do you think you are?" Layla asked, really pissed off at Leah's display of disrespect.Leah scoffed and looked at the older woman. "Aren't you ashamed? Trying to command respect from me? Who the hell are you? You are just no body to tell me to respect you."You don't even have a home or a family to call your own. I'm with my family. Go find yours!" Leah yelled at them.Gianna was going to say something when Matteo rushed in and took jeah by the hand, trying to drag her out."Let me go!" "Come with me!" Matteo svspped and pulled her out of the house.Gianna rolled her eyes and sat down while Leah sighed."I guess this is the punishment I'm getting from my mistakes; getting insulted by young people." Layla si
Tristan stared at Gianna amusingly. He liked her courage, the way she spoke out fearlessly. "They do other stuffs. Other stuffs you can't imagine." Tristan whispered the last words in a freaking kind of way and it got Gianna a little bit as she moved back slightly."Other stuffs I can't imagine? Who are you?" Gianna asked."You shall be finding out soon." Tristan said and diverted his attention to Layla."Tonight. By 8. We have a meeting. The guards shall bring you to where it's gonna hold. I hate late coming. Including you." He added, turning to face Gianna."Yes boss. Can we leave now?" Gianna asked, already backing toward the door."You can." Tristan mumbled a reply and watched them leave. He walked over to the telephone, dialled a line."Come to my office. Immediately." He ordered coldly and dropped the telephone almost with a bang. He stood in front of the mirror, suddenly looking so mad.Few minutes later, the door opened and Leah walked in ."Hello boss...."Tristan cut her sh
Ashley was in her little garden, clearing out weed when her cellphone rang. She removed her gloves and picked up the call. It was Quentin's friend, telling her Quentin was in town with his second family."Oh I see. Thank you for the information. No I don't intend to do anything. I will be fine. Thanks." Ashley sighed and cut the call.She stood, staring into space. Tears rushed down her face the best meeting as she couldn't understand why her own husband left her for his second family just after their second daughter had died.She wept bitterly as she sat on the ground and dialled Gianna's line. It was time for her to come back home. No matter what, she needed to know her father was in Washington DC.**"You guys noticed something in there, right? Dad looks furious." Max said, talking to his sisters outside the house.Karen nodded. "Yeah. I noticed it but what could be wrong?""They are probably arguing over something we shouldn't concern ourselves with." Taylor, the youngest but sma
To say Tristan was shocked would be an understatement. He was awestruck. He turned back to look at Gianna, amazed. "You just hut my cute face."Gianna stepped back a bit, realising her mistake. "You crossed the line first. You were trying to undress me." Tristan suddenly grabbed her hands, twirled her around so her back was against his chest."Let go of me!" Gianna panted, trying to break free."Stay still and listen to what I'm about to tell you." Tristan said from behind, into her ear. Guabbs closed her eyes, willing herself to calm down. "I'm your new boss and you should show me done respect." Tristan whispered into her ear before pushing her forward.Gisbbs lurched forward and turned around to look at him. "Did you bring us here to treat us like an animal?" Gianna asked with slight tears in her eyes.Tristan smiled evilly. "I've not started yet my dear. I will spare you for touching me because of one thing, pretty one. You can leave now." Gianna looked at Tristan, shook her he
"Keep an eye on the surveillance video." Tristan ordered the boys as they got home that night.He didn't know why and how he was able to leave Blake Ramirez without killing him. He was giving him a second chance, something he never did."Has Leah returned home yet?" Tristan asked as he stood in front of the veranda. Matteo sighed and shook his head. "No boss. I've not seen her." "Search the premises." "Yes boss." Matteo replied and quicky left.Tristan sighed. He glanced down just to see Layla walking slowly pass the treehouse. He stared at her as she moved quietly and slowly. He could hear her sobbing. When she was out of sight, he went down and followed her just to see where she was headed.**Layla sat down all alone on the shallow grass, her hands pressed down at each side of her body. She was weeping as she stared up at the rising sun. "Oh might one. Please....forgive me and bring back my child! I need to tell him how sorry I am for abandoning him and giving up on him when h
Leah panted as she wriggled restlessly beneath Tristan's touch. She struggled to free her hands, to touch his hairy chest but couldn't. Tristan tightened her wrist behind her and back and bent her over the bed before fussing with his belt. He ripped off her clothing and pushed himself into her immediately. It was not gentle at all and Leah had to scream out, then laughed.It was obvious she enjoyed what she was getting even though it was harsh and rushed."Oh yeah." She mumbled when Tristan kept on pushing his rod into her tightness, holding her neck from the back."This is you wanted right? To feel me?" Tristan whispered into her ear as he kept ramming into her.Leah couldn't answer. She screamed not minding who could be listening.Minutes later, Tristan released into her before pulling out. He dressed back and glanced at Leah who laid sprawled on the bed. Leah breathed in, sighed and looked up at him. "You didn't allow me touch you all through. Why?" She asked."And why would you
"Thank you...." Layla said, unsurely."How am I gonna trust you that you are gonna come back and render the help needed from you?""You can put trackers in my phone to be able to track me down if you want."Tristan scoffed. "You might just remove it and run off.""I can't leave Gianna behind. She's like a daughter to me now." Layla said. Gianna touched her hand and both shared a smile."Its okay. We will put an active tracker on your phone to be sure where you are going. Meet up with Leah. She will pay you the money. You both."Gianna rolled her eyes at the mention of Leah's name. "I don't want any more troubles with your girlfriend, boss."Tristan stared at Gianna, wondering what gave her the notion that Leah was his girlfriend. "You think she's my girlfriend?""Oh my God. I'm sorry for calling her your girlfriend. I didn't know she's your wife." Gianna apologised.Tristan tightened his hold on the pen in his hand almost breaking it. "That was worst. You can leave now.""Thanks boss.
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.