Chapter 78
(His Weakness)
Getting to Macho’s room, I knocked on the door and he ordered me in. I could still feel that heated panic creeping itself into my heart as it pounds harder. He getting down on me isn’t what is making me scared; this is not the first time I will be doing it. But I’m scared of him hurting me, and asking of it again..you will get to know what I meant later.
“Good day boss” I greeted with my head bow, facing the floor. He didn’t reply me for a while as it made my heart beat accelerate. He should just get on with what he wants and let me leave.
“I have waited to hear good news for a long time now, but it seems like my waiting is in vain” he gruff and I immediately know where he is heading to with this talks. I didn’t say a word. He went towards the window side, pulling down the drapes.
He came forward to hold my chin up as I lock eyes with him. He heaves a soft sigh, pushing my fallen hair to the back of my ear.
“You look just like him…” I heard him say, but my mind was too occupied with what he will do next, so I didn’t take it to heart. Macho could act like an innocent soul at first, but will later become a monster as they play into the intense part.
“Why are you not pregnant yet?” he asked, as my heart fell. What does he need a baby for?
“I…er….I…don’t…..know” I shuttered
“You are still using the pills ain’t you” he asked, caressing my cheek. My mouth quivered, I don’t know if I should lie or say the truth. To be sincere I didn’t stop using the pills, I still have some with me too. But lying will be better, I thought
“No….” Before I could complete my statement, he landed a striking slap across my face as it sings more than a scorpion bites.
“If you dare lie to me again, I’m gonna f**k you to the extent that you won’t feel your legs” he threatened. As I struggle to ease the pain on my cheek by rubbing it, I could feel tears on my cheek already
“I am not lying…you haven’t touched me in a while now, you can’t expect me to get pregnant after you told me to stop the pills. And you touched me just once after then” I yelled back in pain as I pushed back the tears that were about leaving my eyes socket. He sighs softly as the anger on his face fades off. His cheekbones where a bit hardened as he tried to calm his nerves
“We are going to the clinic for a checkup, but that will be after I’m done with you. Now strip..” He ordered and I couldn’t help but shiver. A cold breeze hits my tanned skin making me shiver as his hands feels my butt.
“It’s gonna be a quickie, I got other things to do” He stated and I felt a heat of relief.
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“Hmm, according to my result here, it’s been a while she has been touched, so she didn’t use any pills. But I will give you some drugs to help facilitate the quick pregnancy. Trust me, it work faster for women who have low chances of getting pregnant. I will advice you meet with her during her ovulating cycle” The clan doctor noted as Macho nodded
The doctor carried out other examination on her after asking some questions which she had to tell the truth. If she tries to lie, he will find out anyway, he is a doctor. He gave out the full report to Macho who only nod and glance at her. They decided to leave after they were through.
She followed him back to the suite where he forced her to take the drugs given to her by the doctor. Fear was clearly written on her face as she fears for the worse to come
“One more thing Brit…according to the doctor, you will begin your ovulating cycle next week. That means I will want to meet you here every night, stating from tomorrow night. You are no more permitted to leave clan in the next three weeks. I know that you are damn stubborn. You would still go out there and get more pills without my consent, so this is your punishment”
“You can’t do this to me macho, I promise, I won’t go against your rule. I will not use it anymore and I haven’t even been using it. It’s not my fault that I didn’t get pregnant..you can’t keep me here all day”
“You’ve heard me, the day you step out of this clan, just know that your grave is the next place you will dig, now get out of here” He ordered. She stood up angrily
“You are being unfair to me Macho…you claim that you love me, but you don’t” She yelled and ran out immediately. She just got on his nerves by yelling at him, she will serve her punishment later, but right now, she want to cool her head somewhere and digest all that he told her.
She bumped into someone on getting out but didn’t wait to see who it was. She ran down to her room locking the door behind her.
“Brittany…” Jane called from where she sat. She had been in Brittany’s room waiting for her. She has a spare key to her room, and that made it easy for her to go in anytime
“Pretty..what’s it” She asked, as Brittany threw herself on her shoulder crying her lungs out
“Hey…it’s ok” Jane cooed
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Macho tried to calm his anger when Brittany left; did she just yell at him? Perhaps he is giving her much nerve to do so. He notices the presence of someone else in the room and didn’t need anyone to tell him who it is.
“She ran out in tears…” Winter stated, walking closer to him. He sighs not saying anything
“Get out of here winter” he grouse. Sparks of anger could be clear seen in winter’s eyes as she went closer to him
“I’m not leaving Macho..for damn sake why are you treating me like shit when I’m clearly not. You ain’t even making me feel like a woman, I’m your betrothed for goodness sake. Well, I think you want me to bring this to my father’s hearing..you have only touched me twice since I arrive here..you are being unfair to me Macho”
“Don’t you dare bring your father into this Winter…fine I have touched you twice, isn’t that enough for now…”
“No it’s not…it’s freaky not… Especially when your spend time making out with other girls and leaving your fiancé to wallow in pain of not being touched for a long time. You even want a baby from someone else when I am here” She yelled in his face. He was pissed but that to keep his hands from slapping her
“You and I know that I am a mafia lord, you shouldn’t have problem with me having my way with my female members. I believe your dad is not only getting satisfaction from your mum..he has other concubines doesn’t he?” he snap
“Did you just said that about my dad” Winter growled
“That’s the truth, just admit it..and mind you…Brittany is my s*x slave, I prefer making my way with her more than the others”
“And that includes having a child with her too…huhn…Macho..answer me..”
“Don’t question my order Winter…I have my reasons…I need a heir. I thought she is your friend”
“You can have one with me…..friend my foot”
“I can’t raise children from a whore…” Before he could complete his statement, Winter gave him a resounding slap across his face, and it took him all his strength not to hit her back. His eyes were already red, filled with rage as he watches her with boiling anger
“The next time you call me that..you will hear from my father…bastard” She cursed, walking away
“The next time you show your ugly face in this room…I will step on your neck..” Macho snarled, pointing his index finger at her. She stops, turning to look at him with a smirk on her face, as she walks a bit closer
“Seriously, ok…let’s see what you do after you see this” And with that she undo the first button of her sleeve shirt, bringing it down to the other buttons as her big b00bs pop out.
“W-what are you doing” Macho asked, gulping down his saliva. She smirks knowing that this is his weakness. She could see the visibility of his groin jumping in his pant.
“You know what I’m doing” she stated, taking off every bit of her dress
“Don’t come closer, I’m still pissed at you, I will….” He swallowed hard not able to control the lustful sight and winter is really good at seduction.
“Just say that you want me…and can’t ask” She winked, tugging her hands round his neck, dragging his head down to her cleavage, letting out a mo@ns as he feasts on her te@ts.
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Ariel’s POV
It’s been three days now since we arrive Seoul and apart from normal rehearsals we have been having, exercises and watching movie..Axel has really been restraining himself from me, and it’s beginning to piss me off.
He stays in his room all day only comes down when it’s time to have his meal, exercise in the gym room or rehearsal with me. And after our rehearsals he goes back to his usual self.
It’s beginning to piss me more when he laughs and chats with Minji whenever she comes around to make our meals. We only get to eat breakfast and lunch together; we always go for fruits as dinner. He is always free with her, and sometimes longs for her to come.
They spend time chatting together while I remain bored, not because I can’t join in the conversations; sometimes Minji invites me into it, but the fact that she finds every opportunity to k**s him is what is making me more angry.
And the fact that Axel is doing nothing about it is more annoying. He seems to be enjoying it, but I thought they are friends. The bands we are to rehearsal with just arrive; they should have come with us on our arrival here but were delayed due to some reasons.
The company provided a different suite for them to lounge. I and Axel spent two days, perfecting the lyrics of the song which we are to present as a duo at the concert, with the bands, which includes the back ups and instrumentalist.
We are actually good to go with the lyrics; all we need to do is practice with exhorted instruments. Axel isn’t having a problem with it; he was part of the songwriters, so the problem is me going along perfectly with them.
We finished the rehearsal after about two hours of making corrections before we perfected it; that was with the help of the director in charge. They left few minutes ago and Axel was ready to go back to his room, yea I know that..because he said he will be back for lunch
“Axel…” I called with a sad face. He stopped to face me
“What…do you need anything?” he asked. I didn’t say a word for a while, only glared at him angrily
“Do I look like a leper patient?” I asked when I finally spoke up. He raised his brow in surprise
“N-no…why do you ask such?”
“Then why are you ignoring me…for the past three days now, you are just treating me like we are not here to work together. You spend more time with Minji talking and laughing with her, instead of discussing how the concert will be to me.
I don’t even know a thing about it, and you are also making it worse by bringing her in between us, when she is clearly not welcomed” I yelled, breathing heavily as a sigh of rushing my words. He was stunned. He couldn’t say a word, and I could see how sorry he looked
“I-I’m sorry Ariel..i didn’t know I hurt you that much by keeping my distance”
“Yes it does hurt…it hurt a lot that I had my hopes high coming here only to meet this. Aiden wouldn’t have treated me this way…I would have toured the whole of Seoul by now and not sit to watch Minji k**s you all day…” I spurted it out without realizing it. I gasp inwardly on seeing how his eyes were popped out
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Axel couldn’t believe what she just said, was she angry about the fact that he was being cold to her, or because of his closeness to Minji. But they are just friends and that’s how crazy Minji can be…this is not the first time she is trying such, and he has warned her several times to stop stealing brief k**ses from him, especially when they are around people.
Ariel kept on ranting, he couldn’t even hear all she was saying because his mind was heavy. He never thought of hurting her much by keeping his distance, he did it for their own good.
But she felt neglected, she felt like she had done something wrong to deserve such cold treatment. He was about pleading again when she said a word that made him pissed
“You need to stop this attitude of yours Axel, your mother is a sweet person to start with; same with your brother…but you are just a cold log that doesn’t ignite fire. I wish you are just like Aiden…perhaps that’s the main reason you lost the love of your life to someone else” She spats
And that was the height of it; she just succeeded in breaking him down, trying to pull out the beast in him
“But I just said I‘m sorry” He yelled, making her flinch. She paused believing she had said too much to have pissed him this way. His eyes were already filled with threatening tears, as he tried to force them in.
His hands were visibly shaking as a result of anger mixed with emotions. He doesn’t want to break down in front of her and he doesn’t wasn’t to show his weakness to her too.
He is struggling between the two and can’t believe that he just yelled at her. He scoffs
“I said I’m sorry..and I will try my best to keep you company….” He said softly this time
“I might even tell Minji to stop coming if that’s what you want..but please…don’t bring my mother and brother into this. I love them so much…but I hate being compares to them. I hate people saying it to my face that my weakness is what brought the downfall of my relationships.
I know that Aiden is friendly, he is loved by many..has tons of fans…but please Ariel, we are two different people…comparing the both of us will only cause me more pain. If others cause me pain..I don’t want you too to cause me….” He muttered with a croaky voice, like he was going to cry
Ariel stood dumb folded watching him, she suddenly felt angry at herself for going too far. This will be the first time she will be seeing him so broken. Aiden had spoken about it to her, but she didn’t think about it this way. He heaves a long sigh, like he was forcing the tears in his eyes to go away.
“Do you really wanna know why I kept my distance..well I will just have to tell you, even if it sounds weird and stupid.” He paused for a while thinking if he should just say it out or never, but he decided to choose the former
“The reason was because I have feelings for you..and I don’t want to complicate things. Understand it the way you want, but that’s the truth.” He muttered looking straight into her eyes
She felt her heart beat countless times as he said it and it kinda weakened her
“I will be in my room, please don’t call me down for lunch, because I’m skipping it” He muttered and took the stairs. He banged the door to his room and next thing she had were crashing sounds of things. She also heard him letting out muffling sounds as she step closer to listen from the door
He is letting out the weakness, which he would have launched on her. It was Anger….
“Is he struggling with bipolar?” She thought
Chapter 79(Mid-night Nightmare)Ariel’s POVAxel kept to his words; he didn’t come down for lunch. Though the crashing sounds he was making had stopped before then. I told Minji not to bother him, saying that he won’t be coming down for lunch, and all she said was ‘Oh’ and nothing more.I waited in the visitor’s room watching a movie, perhaps he will come down after getting rid of his anger, but he didn’t. I went to bed late that night after watching enough movies for the day. I was barely one hour into my sleep when I heard a loud shout from afar.It sounded like it was coming from far off because I was still drown in my sleep. But it became closer as I began to gain consciousness; the sound was coming from Axel’s room which was adjacent to mine.I jumped up on my feet after being fully awake hearing Axel scream and making panting sounds. Is he in danger, I thought, rushing towards the door to hear properly.“No…no…leave me alone…let me go…no” Axel shouted as it came along with heav
Chapter 80(Video Revealed)~Cape Town~Unknown Location.“Hmm…you have grown so beautiful and more popular my dear Ariel..can’t believe you made it so fast” Miss Peggy muttered, taking a drag of the cigar in between her fingers as she puff out the balls of smoke from her nostril, as little escapes her mouth. She was watching a playback video of Ariel’s performance, her latest pictures in the modeling world and also the recent crown contest.Scarlet, her friend entered the room, looking down as she collected the cigar from her, taking heavy drags from it“What the…hey…what’s wrong” Miss Peggy snapped collecting it back from her…“F**k that bastard….i was duped” Scarlet“Why…I mean how..?”
Chapter 81(Betrayal) Airport, Seoul.“We are going by a commercial plane” Axel muttered as they got to the airport“Why….” Ariel asked“I have my reasons… But the band will go in the private jet..” he stated“Ok…” Ariel shrugged. Their flight is schedule to take off around 9:00 and it’s just 8:55am. Five more minutes to go“I hope we arrive safely..I can’t wait to have a long rest” Ariel stated while he only smiled~~Flora’s POVI opened my eyes gently after flickering it for a while. Sighing softly, I stared round to see where I am. I think I was still in my room, but it doesn’t seem to be morning. I remembered passing out after watching the video on Karl’s phone. Was it real, or was I just ha
Chapter 82(No Choice)Ariel’s POV.I just tried mum’s number again but it was still giving the same response; not reachable. I don’t know how long I will have to wait for all this to be settled, because I’m really missing mum right now. I’m just waiting for the time I will be able to travel on my own; I won’t hesitate to grab the opportunity. Africa will be the first place in my mind.I sigh for the umpteen time, dropping my phone on the side stool as I made to have a quick nap. But my rest was cut short when Axel barge into the room, looking a bit enrage. Well, his facial expression showed that he is either angry, or perhaps had cried to have make his face look red.“Get your bags, we are leaving” he muttered coldly, going to pick up some of his clothes in the wardrobe as he stuff it into his box. I couldn’t process what he meant at first“W-What…but why…we just got here…” I shuttered. He heaves a sigh“Yes…but we are leaving now..”“Will you please state your reasons” I asked. I c
Chapter 83(See You In Court)Texas City~~Axel’s POV.I turned off the ignition, just after parking in front of a cottage. The journey was smooth being that Ariel decided to fall asleep; she has been crying silently before falling asleep. Right now, we are miles away from Cape Town; in the outskirt of Texas City, where the sea, that links to another country is.I own the little cottage that stood few meters away from the sea, in the middle of the shore. This place used to be my secret hide out whenever I wanna be away from everyone. I come here alone, and not even a soul knows that I own here, well, except for the care taker whom I put in charge of cleaning the place. I had called him about my coming while we were still on highway.Ariel mumbled inaudible words in her sleep as I turn t
Chapter 84(Curiosity)Cottage~~ Ariel’s POVI woke up yawing loudly as I stretch my bones; it made cracking sounds as I pull the blanket off my body. I noticed feeble sun rays invading the room through the window. Gosh…It’s morning already….nope it’s not morning..it’s already noon, I shriek jumping out of bed after glancing at the wall clock.“Did I really sleep for that long? And where is Axel?” I asked no one in particular.“You won’t be expecting him to be beside you when you wake up duh…” My subconscious replied as I rolled my eyes. My stomach made annoying noises which means that it needed to be fed. I walk sluggishly to the bathroom; well Axel actually showed it to me yesterday. I quickly freshen up; pulled out a cloth from my box and wore it.I made my way out, looking fresh after a warm bath as I head down the short steps that lead to the living room. Axel is actually not in his room, and I’m beginning to wonder if he hasn’t left me alone here, not until a sweet smell waft t
Chapter 85(Punishment)AFRICA.“Hmm…it’s so good to be home..just take a look at how fresh the air smells” Miss Peggy breathed in as she and Scarlet made their way to Ariel’s former house.“Yuck…this place stinks…” Scarlet grimace, as she frowns“It’s a slum dummy, you won’t expect everywhere to be pleasant..will you?”“I still prefer my country’s slum…this place is more like a dump” Scarlet stated“I think you have forgotten that this is still my country, and I won’t take that insult from you Scarlet.There are other places that are safe and nice..don’t judge a book by its cover “ Miss Peggy muttered sternly. Scarlet rolled her eyes.“Are we there already” Scarlet asked with a stressed
Chapter 86(Heart Breaks)“Peggy” she whispered, gawking at her“It’s me Gina…come on let us in” Miss Peggy stated, with a wide smile, as Gina engage her in a tight hug“Oh My gawd…is this a dream..I mean..I had thought all hope is lost since the day you left with Ariel, not until I saw the videos…oh gosh…you are welcome..come in…Hi” She greeted Scarlet with a soft smile while scarlet only nodded, smiling briefly.“You can also come in Kabria..” Gina beckoned as Kabria shrug“I don’t wanna pry into your discussion, I will just wait outside” she stated and left. Gina sighed“So what can I offer you both…gosh..I’m sorry..there isn’t any drink at home for now…perhaps water will do first while I go down the street to get you some drinks&rdqu
CHAPTER 93 (BLACK OUT)Police Headquarters~~ “Start talking” Noah muttered as he sat opposite Axel. He just arrived as he decided to know what move the police are taking“Erm..i’m sorry Mr. Jenkins” Axel stated He scoffed“You are sorry…you left for good three weeks, without allowing anyone reach you and all you can say is sorry..what has gotten over you this kid” He snapped. Axel’s head was bowed as he continue to plead“Fine…now tell me, how was she kidnapped and what are they doing about it.” He asked referring to the police“We had an argument, and erm…she left in tears without allowing anyone to go with her. We never knew she had left until her message came into my phone seeking for help in an unknown location”“We?”“Yes..I was with Aiden”“Fine go on…”“We watched the footage of how she left my house into the woods; the live cameras captured the faces of those men who kidnapped her. They were four and a lady. Their records are being worked on; they will be tracked before the
Chapter 89(Where is mum?)Africa~~Ariel’s POVI was so excited to breath in the fresh air, as we came down from the plane. Axel had fulfilled his promised of bringing me here to see mum, and I can’t tell how happy I am. It’s been months since I left home; coming back here is more like a relief. They are my people, the culture is perfect, different for the western culture, but I still love it even if it seems attic.We lodge in a hotel to get enough rest before proceeding to the slum where mum resides, or let’s say my former home. Axel has been himself this few days, none of us talked more on what happened the other day, but I think I’m cool not speaking about it, it’s better that way.“What route should I take” Axel muttered from the wheels. We had rented a car for the main time, before leaving.
Chapter 88(Confused Feelings)Aiden’s POV“Gosh..I messed up big time..I shouldn’t have done it, but my urge was irresistible” I cursed softy, remembering last night scene. I almost had my way with her; if grannie Naomi’s voice hadn’t ring out behind the door, then it would have been a different case. She had actually been looking for Josephine and decided to come tell me about her getting missing suddenly, not knowing she was in with him. We flipped of each other, as Josephine made for the door.She managed to convince Grannie that she was only checking on me, being that I was depressed and getting myself drown in drinks I was still a bit tipsy though, but was conscious of what was happening around me. Grannie Naomi scolds me for some time, warning me not to go near hot liquors again. And that was all I could remember before drifting into a long sleep. I
Chapter 87(I want you)Sophia’s POV“I can’t believe dad will decide to do this to me..it’s wrong” I scoff, bringing out a pack of cigarette from my drawer. Yea, I smoke, but it’s still a secret to everyone, because I know how to keep it low. I lighted a stick taking a hard drag as my phone rings“Hello” I muttered with a gruff voice as the caller’s voice came up“Hello ma’am”“Any news on where they are?” I asked, puffing out balls of smoke“Not yet ma’am…but we traced them to Texas..it’s won’t be long before we get hold of her”“That’s a bit of good news, but I want more…I’m giving you two weeks to get me her head…and if you fail, consider your head rolli
Chapter 86(Heart Breaks)“Peggy” she whispered, gawking at her“It’s me Gina…come on let us in” Miss Peggy stated, with a wide smile, as Gina engage her in a tight hug“Oh My gawd…is this a dream..I mean..I had thought all hope is lost since the day you left with Ariel, not until I saw the videos…oh gosh…you are welcome..come in…Hi” She greeted Scarlet with a soft smile while scarlet only nodded, smiling briefly.“You can also come in Kabria..” Gina beckoned as Kabria shrug“I don’t wanna pry into your discussion, I will just wait outside” she stated and left. Gina sighed“So what can I offer you both…gosh..I’m sorry..there isn’t any drink at home for now…perhaps water will do first while I go down the street to get you some drinks&rdqu
Chapter 85(Punishment)AFRICA.“Hmm…it’s so good to be home..just take a look at how fresh the air smells” Miss Peggy breathed in as she and Scarlet made their way to Ariel’s former house.“Yuck…this place stinks…” Scarlet grimace, as she frowns“It’s a slum dummy, you won’t expect everywhere to be pleasant..will you?”“I still prefer my country’s slum…this place is more like a dump” Scarlet stated“I think you have forgotten that this is still my country, and I won’t take that insult from you Scarlet.There are other places that are safe and nice..don’t judge a book by its cover “ Miss Peggy muttered sternly. Scarlet rolled her eyes.“Are we there already” Scarlet asked with a stressed
Chapter 84(Curiosity)Cottage~~ Ariel’s POVI woke up yawing loudly as I stretch my bones; it made cracking sounds as I pull the blanket off my body. I noticed feeble sun rays invading the room through the window. Gosh…It’s morning already….nope it’s not morning..it’s already noon, I shriek jumping out of bed after glancing at the wall clock.“Did I really sleep for that long? And where is Axel?” I asked no one in particular.“You won’t be expecting him to be beside you when you wake up duh…” My subconscious replied as I rolled my eyes. My stomach made annoying noises which means that it needed to be fed. I walk sluggishly to the bathroom; well Axel actually showed it to me yesterday. I quickly freshen up; pulled out a cloth from my box and wore it.I made my way out, looking fresh after a warm bath as I head down the short steps that lead to the living room. Axel is actually not in his room, and I’m beginning to wonder if he hasn’t left me alone here, not until a sweet smell waft t
Chapter 83(See You In Court)Texas City~~Axel’s POV.I turned off the ignition, just after parking in front of a cottage. The journey was smooth being that Ariel decided to fall asleep; she has been crying silently before falling asleep. Right now, we are miles away from Cape Town; in the outskirt of Texas City, where the sea, that links to another country is.I own the little cottage that stood few meters away from the sea, in the middle of the shore. This place used to be my secret hide out whenever I wanna be away from everyone. I come here alone, and not even a soul knows that I own here, well, except for the care taker whom I put in charge of cleaning the place. I had called him about my coming while we were still on highway.Ariel mumbled inaudible words in her sleep as I turn t
Chapter 82(No Choice)Ariel’s POV.I just tried mum’s number again but it was still giving the same response; not reachable. I don’t know how long I will have to wait for all this to be settled, because I’m really missing mum right now. I’m just waiting for the time I will be able to travel on my own; I won’t hesitate to grab the opportunity. Africa will be the first place in my mind.I sigh for the umpteen time, dropping my phone on the side stool as I made to have a quick nap. But my rest was cut short when Axel barge into the room, looking a bit enrage. Well, his facial expression showed that he is either angry, or perhaps had cried to have make his face look red.“Get your bags, we are leaving” he muttered coldly, going to pick up some of his clothes in the wardrobe as he stuff it into his box. I couldn’t process what he meant at first“W-What…but why…we just got here…” I shuttered. He heaves a sigh“Yes…but we are leaving now..”“Will you please state your reasons” I asked. I c