Arthur's POVWhen she asked me that question, I felt like my whole world crumbled again. I did so much to not talk about that incident, but it seemed like she was always trying to bring it.I always chewed my food, veins appearing on my forehead as I held tightly to the cutlery in my hand.I got pissed the instant the event flashed back in my head, but then, I couldn't get angry because I knew deep within me that she was innocent.Iris was innocent and not to be blamed for anything that happened to my parents on that day.“Arthur?” Her voice called with concern, her eyes staring at me like she didn't know what was wrong with me. I could see it in her eyes, the way she was looking at me, she wanted to share in my pains, she really wanted to know what happened to my parents.I sighed, raising my head, so my eyes could gaze into her. “They died a long time ago when Anna and I were still kids.” She gasped, her brows furrowing as she tried to place the pieces of the puzzle together.She
Iris' POVArthur had just left the kitchen. He said he wanted to get something, and would be right back, so I decided to wait for him. I sat there in thoughts the moment he left, and even when I tried not to think about him, I couldn't. He was a really nice man these days. The first time we met, he didn't talk to me for a while, but these days, the care I received from him began to change my heart towards him.He seemed like an excellent person who wanted nothing but to protect me, unlike my dad who left me in the face of danger.My father left me to die, not caring if I was his seed.I thought of every time I had spent with Arthur, and I couldn't, he'll, but thank him for everything he did for me. He was a good and well composed man who cared about nothing but my health.My memory began to recall the times I spent with my father, and the only thing I saw there was the fact that he hated me so much.He had blamed me for so many things, allowing my stepmother to maltreat me like a sla
Arthur's POVI listened to Iris, feeling sorry about everything she had gone through. She was right, her father had caused her so much pain, and thankfully, because of me, she had forgotten most of those painful moments.I didn't know a father could be heartless to his daughter until I found Iris, in the midst of the fire that day. It was a good thing she wasn't traumatized by the event because I didn't know she could survive. The day played in my memory like a looped tape, and I couldn't help but say,“I'm sorry about all you passed through, and I'm glad you trust me to take good care of you.”She smiled when she heard his words. It was good to know that he wasn't angry at her anymore for drinking.“Don't you have anything else you want to tell me?” I asked, staring at her with lots of disappointment in my heart. I had thought today was the day she was going to tell me her feelings, and it wasn't clear to me why she just didn't want to.“No, nothing. Is anything the matter?” She as
Arthur's POV“Hello Arthur?” Kelvin called over the phone when he had finally picked up the call.“Hello Kelvin, how are you?” I inquired, my eyes darting around to make sure no one was listening in on my conversations.“I'm fine, is there anything you need?” This was why I liked Kelvin. He was a reliable person who I could call on any day to do something for me.“Yes, I have something important to discuss with you, but we can't talk over the phone, we need to be in someplace private. I suggest we meet at Casio.” “About Sebastian?” He asked to be sure.“Yes, about that bastard!” I didn't waste any opportunity I had to insult him.“Alright, I'll be there.” He replied and I quickly hung up the phone.Casio was the name of the club where I usually went with Kelvin to have private meetings concerning important matters like Iris's dad.I had given them some time to come up with ways to catch that bastard, and today was when I would get my report.I rushed to my car, my destination the clu
Iris POV It had been a while since Arthur left me alone in the kitchen, where I had just eaten the lunch he prepared for me. He had told me he wanted to go take a call, but when he didn't return after a few minutes, I was worried about him. We were discussing so many things that caught interest, and I was eagerly waiting for him to return, but unfortunately, he hadn't. “Hmm,” I muttered, pressing my lips together. I had gone out with Arthur this morning without my phone, which meant that, my phone was still in Arthur's room where I slept last night. I sighed, pushing myself off the stood I was sitting as I began to make my way towards his room. The room was big, and awfully quiet at the same time, making chills go down my spine. No doubt I was scared, my breathing became uneven, and I closed my eyes to resist the fear. I swallowed loudly, my throat gulping down the nervousness I was feeling as I felt hot and cold at the same time. “I am not afraid, I am not!” I told myself to
Arthur's POV“Arthur, calm down, the people here might know something is off with you.” “What do you mean?” I snapped my eyes towards him. Ever Since he told me about the possibility that my men were working for someone else, I wanted nothing more than to torment that person myself!“Fix the expression on your face. You're taking this personal issue too far in a public place like this.”He was right, my usually private place had become a public enterprise.“Then get them to send everyone out, so I can express myself!” “Huh?” Kelvin gazed at me with worry. They were numerous important personalities in the room, and he wondered how he was going to send them out.He gulped, nervousness feeling in his eyes. He had never shown fear before, and he was always quiet, keeping a distance from people who weren't friends or family.“Arthur, let's just talk about how we would know those who might be hiding the location of Sebastian.” I sighed at his words, he was right. That was what brought us
Kelvin's POVI was still seated, wondering what was happening to Arthur when I heard his voice.“Sorry I kept you waiting, I feel more at peace now,” he replied with a smile.“Peace?” I raised my brows, but then moved my head to the left and right to get my head out of the idea. I didn't want to believe he had gone soft because he wasn't such a person.He didn't like her from the start, and he didn't even associate himself with her. However, I had begun to see changes.It was like he was trying to get her closer to himself, and was now caring at her.“Yeah, I just didn't want to be the man who makes a woman worried. There's nothing to worry about. So, where were we?” He finally took his seat.“Umm, Nothing else, we have talked about the whole thing. I–” my eyes darted to my phone that was on top of the table.Arthur stared at me, and then his eyes moved to the phone on the table. He saw the expression on my face when I called the number because I looked serious.“Any problems?” He ask
Sebastian's POVI sat on the cushion in my room, my eyes closed as I inhaled. In my hands was an already lit cigarette.A glass of whiskey was on the table near me, and so was a small tray where I dropped the powdery substance that came out from the already burnt cigarette.I meditated on what my next plan would be with a smile on my face. I had a few enemies on my tail, but it was nothing to worry about because I had people on my side who still worked for me.Furthermore, I was a smart man who wouldn't go down that easily. I was the only mafia lord whom no one could stand, so I didn't expect someone who I could end in two minutes to be on my tail.“Daddy, daddy!” I could recognize those voices anywhere. “Hmmm,” I growled, closing my eyes as I waited for them with a small smile on my lips. They were the reason I needed to get rid of my enemies, so we could stop this life of hide and seek.If my enemies get a hold of them, I won't be able to escape. They were my only family left, and