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Chapter 2 : The Cold Man
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2022-08-24 13:06:38⁂Chapter 2⁂
********* ** ********In a spacious cold office. A hand vigorously typed on the keyboard. The hand is long and slender with beautifully manicured fingernails.
The expression on the owner's face was cold, no doubt the office was cold too. Everything about the office was dark and cold.
The sofa, curtains, marble floor, the ceilings were painted black. Even the painting on the wall was black.
On one side of the wall hung a large framed picture of a man with red eyes. The dark grey suit on his well-built body made him look evil and dangerous.
Looking closely at the picture, you will see the long sharp fangs that slightly came out from the man's open mouth. The aura that surrounded him screamed danger and respect.
The man in the picture on the wall was the same man who was in the office typing without looking at the computer screen. He typed a series of codes that comprised of letters, numbers, and sometimes words one couldn't understand.
He suddenly stopped typing, he glanced at the computer screen before tapping on the enter button. The screen of the computer went blank before a character popped up showing VERIFICATION SUCCESS in bold letters.
He tapped on his wristwatch which is black to check the time. The time came out shining red before it went back making the watch look dead as before.
He stood up with a wine glass in his hand and went to the huge window where one can see the city and beyond.
He always liked the view here, especially at night when everywhere had turned dark and the lights of the city illuminated everywhere.
The sound of heels clicking on the floor sounded as the owner approached nearer.
A tall slender young beautiful-looking woman came into view as she kicked the door open angry. Her feet stopped when she came to stand behind the man's back.
Her long beautiful hand held onto her bag. She used the other hand to take the hair that was covering half her face to the back revealing a well-sculpted beautiful face.
Her eyes are slightly red will her pointed nose down to her full red lips. The aura she gave off as a lady was cold but not as cold as the man who stood with his back facing her.
"What is it Drizzy?" The man spoke. His voice sounded deep but hallow. The type that can shake and cause waves in the heart of women.
"What do you mean what is it?" Drizzy spat. She took a deep breath before continuing this time with a low voice "When do you plan to stop hiding? It's been five years and you still don't want to face it?"
"You need to stop it and come out from this shell of a place".
The side of his lips pulled up into an evil smile before he turned to face Drizzy "Who said I'm hiding Drizz"
"Well, what are you doing then Ethan Cephas?" Drizzy gave him a questioning look.
Ethan chuckled. He walked past Drizzy to sit at the edge of the table before saying "I'm not hiding Drizz. You will know the night after tomorrow".
Drizzy looked confused "What do you mean by the night after tomorrow?"
"This" Ethan pulled out a card from the drawer and gave it to Drizzy who collected it with a skeptical look on her face
Drizzy took the card wondering where this was leading to. The card was black with an ash ribbon tied in the middle.
She pulled the ribbon loose before opening it. It read 'INVITATION TO GALA— Time- 4pm– Host Ethan Cephas'.Drizzy raised an eyebrow and raised the invitation upwards as how this got to do with him hiding.
Ethan gulped down the wine, making his Adam apple bubble up and down. He licked his lips making them look more red because of the wine.
"That is where I'm going to show myself Drizz. Thought you would have got that, you dump girl" He poked her forehead playfully.
"Ouch brother" Drizzy winced "So you're planning to invite her there before showing yourself?" Ethan nodded his head at her question.
Drizzy smiled showing her side dimple that made her look more beautiful "I'm loving this brother. Have you sent out the invites?" Ethan nodded again.
Drizzy pouted her lips and placed her hands on his shoulders "I thought you will continue hiding here without meeting her to clear things. I mean it's been five years and you're still hiding in your dark coven while she's out there enjoying her life".
"And when did you turn talkative?" Ethan poked her nose which made her scrunch her face.
Drizzy laughed "And why do you like poking me?"
"Who said I can't play with my only beautiful sister?" Ethan said making her blush.
"You can steal the heart of women forever if you continue being charming like this"
"The pleasure is all mine" They laughed at this. Looking at them, you will think they are a couple.
"By the way who's your date?" Drizzy asked going to sit on the sofa with Ethan joining her.
"You" Ethan answered
"Me?" Drizzy abruptly stood up.
"Yes you, anything wrong?" Ethan craned his neck to look at Drizzy "Don't tell me my sister can't go with me as a date".
"Silly" Drizzy hit his hand "Who said you can't. Why didn't you tell me. I haven't bought the gown for it".
Ethan sighed "Well, you can go now. Besides you have gowns you've not worn since you bought them. You can use one".
"Oh please," Drizzy rolled her eyes"I'm going now, see you later".
"Hey wait" Ethan stood up and took out a black card "Use this for your expenses".
"Oh brother, I have my own money. Keep yours. I have to go" Drizzy took her bag and went out of the office.
Ethan shook his head as he put the black card back inside his trouser pockets.
Drizzy was the only family he had now after the death of his parents. She had been supportive and caring even though he always kept to himself, she understood him more than anyone did.
He sighed as he thought about the gala. How was he going to approach her? She must be thinking the worst about him.
He only prayed she will understand him after what he went through. He had gone to hell and back in the hands of the people that wanted him dead.
But now he was back, he was going to do everything to put them in hell for ruining his life.
Elle was his only best friend, maybe more than a best friend to him because he loved her more than a best friend would.
Well to get her back, he had to make the first move and that was the gala night.
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