Lorenzo.I pocketed my hands, looking down at the box placed on my doorstep. I knew what it meant. It was a message from Michael. And that meant he had found out about the spy I had sent to him.“Open it,” I ordered one of my men.He walked around the box and picked it up from the floor. He unlocked the box and opened it. Immediately a pungent smell of rotten flesh and dried blood drifted out of the box where a decapitated head was placed in. I recognize whose head that belonged to. It was the head of the spy I had sent to Michael. There was a sheet of paper sticking out of the mouth of the decapitated head. Clenching my jaw, I took out the paper from the mouth and opened it. A short message was written on the paper.‘It is good to see you are interested, Don Russo. Meet me alone at the old warehouse by 5pm.’I knew the place he was talking about. It was the same place where my father and his father used to store drugs when they were still working together. The same place the betraya
Honey.I stood motionless as I watched Lorenzo drive off with his men. Seeing how little he thought of me sent a dagger to my heart. It might not have seemed that way, but Michael had made me want to have sex with him. How could Lorenzo think that I would throw myself at any man? He was the one who took my innocence and now, he regarded me as a harlot?Hearing him call me a harlot caused a twinge in my heart. I might have been forcing myself to deny the truth after he had kidnapped me, but I loved Lorenzo. As much as I wanted not to, I did love him. And I hated that I still loved him. “Get me something to clean this blood,” Michael said, looking down at his blood stained hands. His lips were still bleeding. Lorenzo must have hit him very hard with his gun. When he smiled, I could see traces of blood along his teeth. Someone gave him an handkerchief which he used to swiped his hands before tossing it on the ground Then, he looked at me and smiled. His teeth are now a little crimso
Honey.We kept walking until we got into the Villa. Michael was greeted by some group of men hanging around the Villa before walking into a narrow hallway I wasn’t familiar with. He entered the room at the far end and held the door open for me to enter. I know what I was doing wasn’t ideal. Going into a room with Michael without having any idea what was going to happen, but I was curious and at that moment, my curiosity won over every other thing. Michael sat before a table and picked up the laptop at the center of the table. Then, he looked at me. “Take a seat with me, sweetheart.” He patted the seat beside him. “What I’m about to tell you will take a long time. I don’t want you to hurt your pretty long legs,” he said with a flirty smirk. I rolled my eyes at what he had said and went to sit down beside him. After sitting, I asked. “So why am I here?”Instead of simply answering my question, he turned the screen of the laptop in my direction and asked. “What do you think about thi
Honey.The next day, Michael had taken me to the hospital to see my family. Although I insisted on going there alone, he refused to listen to me. When I got to the hospital, the nurse had told me that my father was in critical condition and had directed me to his ward. I ran toward his ward, my heels quickening on the tiled floor. When I got to his ward and opened the door, I was shocked to see how bad my father looked. One of his legs was bandaged and was hanging up from the bed as it was placed in a suspended traction position. I covered my mouth, stopping the sob from coming out. “Dad…”He was looking towards the window, with a dejected expression. When he heard my voice, he looked in my direction and smiled sadly, tears pooling his eyes. “My princess…” he whispered.I knew he hated that I was seeing him in that condition. I ran to him and lowered myself on his bed to hug him. “I’m sorry…” I whispered with a croaked voice while resting on his chest. “All this was my fault. I’m s
“I’m the one you were asking about.”“You were the one who saved my daughter?”Michael nodded and came close to us. I shot him a look. He must not tell my father anything I didn’t want him to know about.“Michael, I thought you were meant to stay outside,” I reminded him with a tight smile. I remembered clearly warning him not to come in. I should had known he wouldn’t listen, especially since he insisted on following me to the hospital.My father smiled at Michael, looking at him with admiration. “Thank you so much for saving my daughter. I don’t know how I can make it up to you.”Michael waved his hands, smiling. Then, he came to my side and wrapped his arms around my shoulder. “You don’t need to make it up to me,” he said, smiling down at me. “I’m dating your daughter so it is my responsibility to ensure she is safe.”“What?”Everyone in the ward turned to look at the person who had just entered. My mother stood by the door, looking at Michael as if she was trying to figure him ou
Honey. After talking to my family and ensuring they were all alright, I decided to leave. I didn’t want Michael to stay too long around them. I didn’t even want him to come with me in the first place, but he had insisted. I had been too worried so I agreed.I held my father’s hands and rubbed my thumb along the back of his hands. I hated to be leaving him especially since I was the reason he was in this condition, but my hands were tied. I have just a week to assist Michael in his heist. Once it was over, I would be free to unite with my loved ones without Michael nor Lorenzo hovering over me like a shadow.“I’m leaving now, Dad,” I said sadly, forcing the corner of my lip to morph into a soft smile.My Father’s brows furrowed. “Why?” It was obvious he didn’t want me to leave again. “You just got here.”“I em…” I searched for another lie.Ever since I had been kidnapped, I have been forced to feed my family with lies. They must not know the truth. As long as they thought I was distan
Honey.Being a singer, I had always wanted to be famous. It was even at the top of the list of things I wanted to achieve in life so when Michael arranged a press conference for my return, you’d think I would be over the moon at the thought of how far the media will spread my name across the globe. But sitting in the green room, preparing to face the press, I felt different. Empty. No excitement. No anticipation. Nothing, but dread. And it was because I knew what Michael wanted out of all this. I knew why Michael was pulling all the strings to make sure that my name was on the lips of everyone. Plastered across all social media, promoted on billboards nationwide. He was helping me to become more famous, but it was coming with a price. One which I was going to pay by putting my life on the line.The door to the room opened and a young lady stepped in. Three days ago, Michael had assigned her as my new manager just right after he signed me into another Record Label. “Honey, the press
Honey.Luckily, my Father went through with the surgery and it was considered to be successful. Although he couldn’t still walk on his own two feet, the doctors encouraged us that he would get better in due time. Just like the last time, Michael followed me to take my father home. He just got discharged and regardless of how busy I was due to the buzz of the new album I had just released, I couldn’t miss being here with my father especially at a time when he needed all the love he could get. Although everyone was relieved that my Father was getting better, they were all worried about me. When I announced to the Press that I was very ill to the point of stepping out of the public, I didn’t think about how my family would take the fake news. Of course, I wasn’t sick, but given I had said that, they were not going to believe me no matter how much I tried to tell them I was actually perfectly alright.“Oyin, you know you can tell me anything,” my mother had encouraged me. “Don’t think I
Honey.Lorenzo’s men approached us and raised him from me. They hauled him into a black sedan, tires screeching as they sped off. Others chased after Carlo. Lorenzo was immediately taken to the hospital and attended to upon arrival. His men waited with me outside the OR. I paced around the narrow hallway, both shocked and worried that Lorenzo had saved me. Just a night before, he had threatened to kill me so why did he save me?Why?The question spun in my head until the world tilted. My knees buckled, and the cold tiles rushed up to meet me. I collapsed by the OR doors, darkness swallowing me whole.The moment I woke, I found myself in a ward, wearing a blue hospital gown and lying in a bed. I sat up, looking around in confusion. How long had I passed out and why?I must have fainted because of all the anxiety and pressure I was under. I brushed aside the bedsheet and got down from the bed. Something stung my wrist, tugging tightly. I looked down at it, surprised to see an IV fluid in
Honey.“No, it can’t be true,” I shook my head, denying the truth. “Michael brought me to you, he told me he found out that you were kidnapped.”Desola sighed. “How did you think he was able to find me?” Desola was right. How had I not thought about it?I was about to say something when I heard gunshots. Shit! They had been caught! I grabbed Desola’s hand, running.“What’s going on?” Desola asked, watching in confusion as people ran out of the hall in panic when they heard the gunshots. “There is no time to explain, we need to leave now,” I ran into a corner which looked like a private pool area. Dead end.I cursed under my breath. If only I had paid attention when Daniyi gave me the tour—where was the damn exit?We pivoted back, running along with the crowd and managed to get out of the building. Outside, chaos reigned. Michael's men were everywhere, trying to escape as they shot at the security guards. Stray bullets sprayed around, some hitting the party guests. I gripped Desola’
Honey.Soon, it was time to go to Daniyi’s mansion for his weekend party. I wore a red sparkling gown that accentuated my curves. Michael followed me to the party as my plus one. This actually worked in his flavour as it gave him an easy access Dainiyi’s mansion before he carried out the heist.When we got to Daniyi’s mansion, we were led to the grand living room, away from where the party was going on. It turned out Amir Daniyi wanted to see me before taking me to the party. The living room was quiet and one of the mansion staff had directed us to have our seats while waiting for him. Although I had been to a lot of mansions, his house topped it off. One could get lost in the mansion without ever finding their way back. Yeah, that was how broad it was.“Finally, the star for tonight has arrived!” Daniyi said with a broad smile as he walked out of an opened lift at the left side of the grand living room. He wore a designated black Thobe and his hair was covered with a black and white
20: Now Shoot.Honey.Seeing how scared I was, Michael stepped forward, narrowing his eyes down at Lorenzo. “I think you should leave now,” he said with a serious tone. Lorenzo smirked. He stood up and looked at me. “Don’t think he can save you.”A chill ran down my spine at his words. When Lorenzo walked out of the event hall, Michael looked at me. “What was that about?” I didn’t know if it was good to add Michael to what was happening so I decided not to fill him in on the details. “It is nothing,” I lied. Michael didn’t look convinced, but he didn’t force me to say the truth. Soon, the event hall got filled. People sat at different tables, enjoying the activities of the event. When it came for the announcement of the winner of the All Star Award,my breath was in my throat as I knew they were going to call my name. I watched as the Host slowly opened the card he was holding which contained the name of the winner for the event. “Ladies and gentlemen, the winner for the award Sta
Honey.Tonight was the night of the All Star Award ceremony. Given how famous I became in a few months, an entertainment company came to film my preparation for the night event. I tried my best to look relaxed and excited for the show while being filmed, but the truth was that I wasn’t in any way relaxed. Tonight was the night everything will set in place. Michael had done all this so I would be able to get him easy access to the painting in Daniyi’s private museum, but what if I got caught?I didn’t even want to think about it. Michael walked into the dressing room after I had gotten dressed and was fully prepared for the show. He had designed the dressing room for me when he heard I was going to be filmed while preparing for the Award ceremony. While still checking myself out in the window, he came close and leaned close to me. “Do you remember everything I told you?”I became tense. I knew what he was asking about. He had told me to act like I wasn't certain I was going to win
Lorenzo. Honey had moved on so fast. It had been just two months that she had been with Michael and now they were trending all over the media as a power couple. Everything about it infuriated me. I knew Honey was a slut, but I didn’t expect that bitch to throw herself to another man that easily after being taken away from me. You could have imagined my annoyance when I had gone to rescue her only to see another man's love bite on her neck. She didn’t even try to hide it, she was flaunting it like a fucking whore. I clenched my hands, watching her on my television in my living room. She was being filmed as she prepared for a late night award show. The All Star Award. Only big names in the entertainment industry get a chance to be nominated for that award. And in just two months of being with Michael, she got madly famous and was even nominated. I knew there was more to it. Honey was a good fuck, but even I knew a man like Michael wouldn’t pulled all those strings just to help Honey
He sat up, laughing. “Don’t be so serious, it doesn’t suit you.”I adjusted my clothes, feeling more urged to leave. I picked up my purse and was about to walk out when the door to the private room opened and a stripper walked in, wearing only lingeries which barely covered her body. I narrowed my eyes as the stripper stepped on the stage at the center of the private room we were sitting in, she seemed not to be looking at us, only concentrating on giving us a show. It was hard to see her face as she was wearing a black face mask. The stripper brushed her hand slightly along the pole, taking slow steps around it before arching her back as she leaned on the pole seductively. I became even more uncomfortable when she started dancing around the pole. Occasionally, she would tease us by pulling at her lingeries, caressing her hands along her body or showing off her nice curves. She was good at her job, I wouldn’t deny that, but what got me standing still as I looked at her was how familia
Honey.Today was hectic, I had five interviews in a span of eight hours. There had been more need to address the public and attend several occasions after my new album went viral and now that I was more famous and known to be dating one of LA most eligible bachelors, Micheal, the media had been going crazy. Although I loved the attention and the impact it was making in my music career, I just wanted my deal with Michael to come to an end as soon as possible. I hated the fact that he followed me everywhere, including places he wasn't even needed at.Right now, we were in his car driving back to his Villa. After all the activities of the day, I was tired and eager to lay down on my bed and rest. You could imagine my surprise when I noticed the car swerved from the usual route and took a u-turn to another direction. I sat up and frowned at Michael who was sitting beside me. “What’s going on?” I asked. “Why are we changing direction?”He leaned on his seat and shrugged. “I changed my min
Honey We got to my family house not long after my parent and Amelia had gotten down from the taxi. Since none of us had been home since the incident, my mother had had some people decorate the whole house. My Father remained in the living room, looking in awe at the new interior design of the house. My mother squatted and hugged him. “Welcome home,” she said, her voice softened with affection. Seeing how much my parents loved each other, it wasn’t a surprise that I wanted a love as pure as theirs. But I seek it in the wrong man. I shook my head, dismissing Lorenzo from my thoughts. Today was about my family. Today was about celebrating the lives that Lorenzo wanted to destroy. I joined my mother in the hug. “I’m so glad that we are all here and alive.”Amelia didn’t join in the hug. She took the duffle bags she had carried from the hospital upstairs. When she came downstairs, we had broken the hug and were already prepping for lunch. Despite how much I had told Michael not to stay