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“Felicity take your seat.” He said in a low grumble. I went back to my seat and sat quietly. I was not sure what to feel right now. Fear or determination. Is it time to be brave or is it time to be humble. You have to be a brave sometimes but God I knew this was not the time so I calmly took my seat and was quiet as a mouse.Sarah stood next to him, her arms were wrapped around his own in a way that I knew was meant to provoke me but all I could think of was how funny it was. She pouted her lips and made teary eyes at him.“Go take a seat woman!” he yelled at her and shoved her away. Sarah stared at him in complete shock. The both of us had not expected such a reaction but Joseph was now a completely different person.“You Felicity.” He said and pointed to me. I looked up at him in response and walked up to me. Sarah was on the ground sobbing silently like a complete fool.“What did you do last night?” he asked in a whisper. His tone soothed my fear a little bit so I sat up and answe
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The looks on their faces was not encouraging and my nervousness returned like boomerang. “Is anything wrong?”“You took a life Felicity, of course something Is wrong.” Sarah said. I wanted to hit her, every atom within me wanted to hurt her, but hurting her was not going to help me so I held my peace and turned away from her.The two officers must have noticed the tension in the room and both look embarrassed. “Sir can’t we have the meeting here?” I asked again.“I am sorry but we have to take you to the station for questioning.” Dalton said. “We have to bring you in.”“OK.” Was my response. “It’s getting late and I would like it if we left now.” Joe remarked after glancing at his wrist watch.“I understand.” I said quietly and followed the officers out of the house. I could see Sarah grinning from ear to ear. It must all seem so funny to her. Finally seeing me pay for her crimes. But it did not really matter, I was going to get out of that prison no matter the cost it took me. What
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“Who is the fresh meat?” a deep voice said. I turned around to see who was in the cell with me. The inner part of the cell was completely dark and I could not see a thing. The cell had two beds and a single water closet. The water closet was full to its brim with human waste and the stench that rose from it was bad it brought tears to my eyes.“Who’s there?” I asked nervously. My eyes began to adjust to the darkness of the room and I could now see the silhouette of a woman on the bunk. She jumped down from the bunk bed and my jaw fell open. Who ever this person was she had to be well over seven feet and built like a weightlifter. There was no way this was a woman.“Look who we have here.” The voice said as the owner approached me. “A rich city girl.”The woman stepped into the light and my fallen jaw fell some more. She was a very pretty woman with huge muscles and tons of scars. She looked at me and smiled. Her monstrously large hands grabbed my jaw and she pulled my face close to h
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I was thrown back into my cell after receiving the beating of my life. I cried and pleaded with them while they violently assaulted me but my pleas fell on deaf ears. My right eye was swollen shut and my lip was cut. My left arm felt numb and I had a sickening feeling that I was no longer pregnant.“She’s had enough.” the cell warden said. All the other women backed away slowly and I was left in a puddle of blood and sweat. I tried to look up at my attackers but my right was shut and my other eye was filled with blood.“I’m sorry,” I whispered. “I’m sorry, please.” it hurt too much to cry so I just lay there and endured the overwhelming pain.The women began to laugh at me and my words. What was wrong with them? I was a woman like them for crying out loud. How could people be so heartless to the pain of another? It baffled me greatly but at that moment I could not bear to think. My head was still split open from the steel bar my cellmate had rammed me into.“See? I told you. You’re go
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The sound of machines beeping was the only sound that kept me grounded in this world. I slipped in and out of consciousness so many times that I lost count. One time when I woke up I saw a strange old man looking at me with curious eyes but I could not even pay him any heed and I fell into my slumber once again.“Mrs Dale, are you alright?” the doctor asked me.I was not, my entire body felt numb and I was certain it was because of the drugs they had been pumping into me. I looked at him and tried to respond but I could not talk. A long pipe was inserted into my mouth and it was causing me a lot of discomfort. What was wrong with the doctor though? You inserted a pipe into my throat and asked me if I was alright afterward. I stared at him angrily and I felt the urge to hit him across the head as hard as I could but I realized that I could not move any of my limps.The doctor scribbled something on his notepad and turned to the nurse. “She needs more painkillers and make sure the drip
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I opened my eyes to see an elderly man staring down at me. I had no idea who he was and I was completely confused. I tried to sit up but he gestured with his hand for me to remain the way I was.“Don’t worry dear. Save your strength. The last time we had seen each other it had ended on very good terms. I apologize.” he said and removed the hat he had on. He looked at me with sad old eyes and I tried hard to remember who he was but I could not wrap my mind around it.“ I can sense your confusion and I promise to explain everything to you. I am your uncle, Uncle Benjamin.” he smiled at me and the memory hit me quickly. I remember who he was. Uncle Benjamin had been my favorite uncle when I was younger. The only uncle who bothered to stay behind and play with me, the only one who cared for me as a person and not a tool for their material advancement. He used to talk me to soccer games and cinemas and different places I could not begin to recall. But that had been a long time ago. My fath
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“I did not know about any of it. When I heard about what you had done I was confused and scared. I did not understand what could have driven you to do something like this. So I ran home to you. I thought you had been hurt or even worse, but when I found out you were alright I breathed a sigh of relief and allowed my fear to turn to anger. I had gotten so angry that it clouded my thinking. Why did you kill her, what made you do it.”“so I exploded at you after I came back to see you so calm and nonchalant about it. As if you did not know the crime you had committed. So I said all those things.”“You called the police,’’ I whispered angrily. The words hurt but my heart hurt more. I needed to hear his story. Part of me yelled that it was all lies. How could he pretend not to know about the killers he had hired to take my life? The warden had said it all and I fully believe her.“No.’’ his eyes opened wide as he protested. “ That was not me. I was furious when I found out the police were
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"what are you doing here?" Joseph asked in awe. He still had that look of shock on his face. something was transpiring, something that I was not certain of. "You should not worry about that, but from now henceforth my niece is under my care." my uncle replied hotly. His words annoyed me greatly, how dare he just come into my life and try to assume control over me? I belonged to no one, no one at all.I wanted to say something about the matter but Joseph staggered and nearly fell over. I watched him with concern but he seemed to have gotten pale all of a sudden."Uncle you have no right to talk to Joseph like that uncle. Do you know he is?" Sarah fired back at my uncle. she crossed the room and stood between my uncle and Joseph. I had previously been sympathizing with my husband but the site of Sarah getting so worked up annoyed me greatly.I watched her with anger, my mind was stinking up a million ways to hurt her. "I am very much away of who he is?" Uncle Benjamin said calmly. H
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I hesitated, with my heart racing. I was aware I shouldn't get close to anyone in this new project let alone build attachment as I was willing to risk my life and put an end to this, but Iskander's sincerity was undeniable."Iskander," I called out with a whisper, my eyes searching his face. "You've already done so much for me. I don't know what I would have done without you."I stepped closer, my body drawn towards his like a magnet. I could feel the warmth radiating from him, the strength in his arms. The moment seemed to slow down, as the world around us began fading into the background."I know I shouldn't," I said, with my voice low, I was feeling things I couldn't explain. "but I can't fight this anymore."Iskander's hand cupped my face, his thumb brushing against my cheek.I leaned in and closed the distance between us with my lips finding his in a kiss that was both gentle and passionate. I could feel the surprise in his body, a momentary hesitation that quickly dissolved into
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The bright and sunny sky with the fresh warm air greeted me as I stepped out of the plane, holding Austin tightly in my arms. My heart, still beating rapidly from the events that I had just experienced, my heartbeat began to slow down. I couldn't believe we had made it out alive, let alone escaped to a place of safety. Glancing over my shoulder, I saw Iskander guiding the babysitter towards the terminal. The sight of him, rugged and determined, filled me with a sense of relief and gratitude As I made my way through the airport, the sight of normalcy around me contrasted sharply with the chaos and danger I had faced back in Hawaii. Yet, even as the adrenaline began to subside, my mind was already fixating on one thing which was retribution."Enough," I muttered under my breath, a strong determination replacing the fear that had gripped me earlier. "I'm going to find out why Sarah is after me, and I'm going to end it."Austin's soft coo snapped me back to reality. I glanced down at his
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The babysitter laughed with her bandaged arm at Austin. “He's always looking for one reason to cry,” she said. “No, he's just unhappy that his mother is crying, that's how he consoles her,” He said.We drove for hours, through the city and then out into the countryside. The babysitter was quiet, her eyes closed as she rested. I tried to stay alert with Iskander, scanning the landscape for any sign of danger. But the soldiers seemed confident that we were safe, and eventually, my nerves began to settle. As we drove further and further from the city, I started to relax. The soldiers were highly skilled, and I felt confident that they would keep us safe. I looked over at the babysitter, who was still sleeping peacefully. I felt a wave of gratitude wash over me. She was safe, and I was glad she survived, I didn't want her to be part of something she knew nothing about, and being the victim through death would make me hate myself.We pulled into a street and the soldiers led us through a
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Iskander kept mute for a while, then he sighed. “All right, who is this soldier you seem to trust so much,” he said looking at me.“Soldier Bellion” I replied immediately. “You trust him? You just met him”. Iskander said looking like I said something wrong. “She is a female actually, But I address her by her third name since her first is Sarah.” I stopped to catch my breath. “Since Sarah is trying to kill me, we had to use another name” I added. “I see,” Iskander said slowly. Just then Soldier Bellion walked in, she reduced her pace as she stared at Iskander critically. “Is he your brother?” She asked as she stood between the both of us. “No no, he is not” I quickly responded. “I am so sorry,” Soldier Bellion said. “This is a first,” I said grinning. “First what?...” Soldier Bellion asked. “So you see the question usually goes ‘Is he your husband’ This is a first to be ‘Is he your brother?’ I explained softly to her. “I understand now” she nodded. “He is my bodyguard,” I told her. I
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"I'm with some soldiers," I say, trying to keep my voice calm. "They're taking me somewhere safe.""Where are you?" Iskander asks again, his voice insistent. "I need to know where you are."I take a deep breath and tell him the location. I can hear him let out a sigh of relief. "I'm on my way," he says. "Just hold on."I nod, even though he can't see me. I'm just relieved that both of them were fine.The Soldiers guard me and Austin to their Barracks. They leave me with guards and a female soldier who attends to me. I could tell Austin was hungry. “Please Ma, can I get a spot to breastfeed my baby” I ask as Austin begins to whimper and stretch his arms towards my chest.“Surely there is, follow me,” she said with a smile. She walked me into a room that seemed like a dormitory. “You must be hungry, I'd get you something” she spoke with sympathy. “Oh no, it's fine I'm okay” I quickly replied not wanting to bother her. “You are a breastfeeding mother, I've been a mother too and if your
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My heart suddenly went cold as tears streamed through my eyes. I heard Iskanders Car explode over the phone. For some reason, my eardrums seemed to be functioning. I looked down at Austin, whose blanket was adjusted for him to breathe. My son seemed to understand the situation as he didn't try to play or grab anything. He just fell asleep. I wanted to break down and curse out loud, why me? Why do I always have to be on the run?Suddenly I spot five cars from the side window. I needed no soothsayer, to let me know they were after me. My engine roared as I increased my speed and sped off, taking off one arm regularly to secure Austin.The trees and houses by the road almost felt like I was in the car race which I played as a kid. The wind was whizzing by as I raced down the road. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my breath coming in gasps. I've never driven so fast in my life, but I know I have to get away from the men who are after me. I can see them in the rearview mirror,
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The chef chuckled “You have such a bubbly kid, try this one” she said handing me another. It was awesome when it melted in my mouth, It wasn't ice cream but it was awesome. Iskander and the babysitter shook their heads in satisfaction. “Thank you so much for this” Iskander said as we rounded up and our stomachs filled to the brim.Austin had a swell time as he slowly fell asleep. “I'll see you all tomorrow, do have a good night's rest,” Iskander said as he left for his room. “Madam, should I take him for a bath” The babysitter asked as she tried to carry Austin. “No, don't worry I want to be with him, I'd bathe him myself” I replied as I waved her to her room.Bathing Austin was easy, he was barely awake except when the water touched his skin and he quickly slept off from there.I took my bathe and secured Austin with a pillow, kissing his forehead before my head hit the bed.Sarah strutted about the mansion “Why are these men finding it difficult to pick up a call !” she yelled to th
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“My son is a clingy young man, moreover the baby supplies here are a bit harsh on his skin. We'd have to get new ones tomorrow”. I replied. “Aww, so that's what he was trying to tell us,” the babysitter said moving closer to him and rubbing his cheeks. Austin chuckled like one who was not about to bring down the roof with his wailing a few hours earlier. Iskander yawned loudly, Austin seemed to watch him as he even chuckled more. “Now you are laughing at me?” Iskander asked as he dragged his foot. Austin seemed to be In good spirits for the evening as he kept smiling and wouldn't let anyone, not even the babysitter touch him.“Guess what guys,” Iskander asked grinning. “You got a secret phone for Austin?” The babysitter responded. “Haha, that will be crazy,” I said laughing. Iskander looked stunned “That's some guess,” he said “but it's not correct” he added. “Fill us in already, I'm bored,” I said. “You can't be bored In Hawaii,” Iskander said. “Yeah I thought so until the stranges
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The boy looked at them nervously. "What do you want?" he asked."We're looking for information," the other henchman said. "We're willing to pay for it." He pulled out a wad of cash from his pocket and held it out. "We need to know the room number of one of the guests." The bellboy's eyes widened at the sight of the money, he gasped as He glanced around, checking around to see if anyone was in sight. Then he took the cash and shoved it into his pocket. "What's the room number?" he asked, his voice low.“That's the information we need, we have the picture of the person” one of the henchmen replied. The boy's expression turned sour. "I don't know if I can do this," he said, looking confused. "I could get into huge trouble."But then the money was too much and way beyond his yearly salary he thought and he agreed to help. He led them to a secluded part of the hotel, where they planned on how to receive the information.Felicity's pov Back in the hotel room, I got hungry and quickly orde
