It was late in the evening that Elvira made her way to the Gedor family mansion. It was located in the middle of the sparsely forested area. The air around was cool and clean, the chirping birds welcoming to every stranger.Elvira knocked at the gate and a security guard appeared." Sir, could you please let me in," " Please forgive me madam, but strangers aren't allowed in here," " I'm here to see my grandmother, could you just allow me in. I'm sure you'll be in trouble should Drusilla learn that you are keeping me out here." The guard could only oblige, remembering the old woman's not so good condition, so lonely and worn out. In just a year she had aged twice, the fire in her eyes slowly disappeared.Elvira drove through the long drive way that was decorated with well trimmed flowers. The compound was evergreen and full of life.Elvira wondered what her could have been like growing up in a place like that, too bad that had been taken away from her and someone enjoyed it all in h
Several hours had passed, yet bullets flew dangerously through the trees, hiting as many of the rebels as the soldiers.Zia had contacted her special team through which they coordinated the attack as the soldiers were now scattered in pursuit of some rebels who were escaping. One by the rebels fell to the ground, shot on the head by the snipers. Zia took one last glance at the place she had seen the general but he wasn't there. She had seen just how ruthless he had been against the enemy. Having had no time to reload his gun, he had taken out his sharp knife which he used to slight the throats of whoever came his way.Zia's eyes darted across the field but she still couldn't spot the general. Immediately she moved out of her position with the Eagles covering her up.The sky was slowly opening up and light seeped through the dense forest. They had no use of the night vision anymore. Zia dropped a few of the items she had carried on her back and was left with only her rifle and her spe
At Empire Hotels headquarters, Elvira made her way into the building. She could hear squeals from her once female fans, but she had focused her gaze ahead till the security led her to the elevator. She had earlier called on Asriel for a lunch date, and since he failed to show up, she had to come to him.Dressed in a red sleeveless dress that covered only her essentials, a blazer covered her shoulders, she was a sight to behold with the black six inch stiletto heels accentuating her beauty.She had just the perfect make up, her lips painted red and attractive. She was sure that she was the biggest temptation a guy could ever overcome." I'm sorry miss, but the boss has a guest right now," the secretary apologized respectfully at Elvira who was trying to make her way inside." I don't care, don't you know who I am," Elvira said in a threatening voice, her expression fierce. The guy ushered her in immediately." Forgive me sir, but she insisted on seeing you immediately," The secretary
The night was fast approaching and Zia roamed about at the camp, trying to find whoever was on the move, but it seemed they were to careful to be caught openly. She sat by the fence after making a call to the general. She hoped he had somehow felt better. No matter how much she had probed him, he couldn't mention to her the kind of pain he was in. Zia sighed out loud as she stared at her tent with the general. The construction works were almost getting complete, and Zia couldn't help imagine if the general would decide that it was time for her to get her own room.So far she had loved being with him, and after their last encounter, there wasn't any rooms for any separations.A sudden chill ran through her spine as her thoughts drifted to their last time. He had assaulted her to greater lengths, making her feel all the good things she had never imagined possible. Zia cursed as her mobile rang to bring her out of her thoughts. But thinking that it could be the general, she took out he
" It's quite an honour to have you invite me into your office Mr. President," " The pleasure is all mine miss Zia, feel most at ease," the president said as he gestured for her to have a seat." I must say that I got thrilled after seeing you earlier at the camp, I had to request to have an audience with you, I didn't think I could see you this soon," " I'm flattered Mr president." " Are you and the general an item ? I kind of heard that he had a great liking of you," the president said and scratched his head in embarrassment, Zia's intense gaze never left his, and for the first time he felt intimidated just by glancing at a girl." It seems you have trust worthy sources Mr president. Sorry to be blunt with you. However the fact is that the general and I had been childhood friends, we got separated especially after I got married to the Gedor family. Right now we are like brother and sister," " I see, do you perhaps know that your marriage to Mr. Gedor is but a fake. Forgive me for
Cassandra had been exhausted by the back and forth from the the police station in a bid to search for her missing daughter. Having been looked out of the villa and the fact that she had no more money left, she had only one option to try.As dusk approached, Cassandra retrieved a card she had kept for as long as she could remember and made a phone call. Thirty minutes later she was sitting at a coffee shop at the outskirts of the town , constantly glancing out through the window waiting for her guest.Two guards appeared out of nowhere and checked out the place before a woman in her late forties stepped inside, an air of elegance and sophistication all around her.She had worn the just released limited edition of Sandy collection, one that Cassandra had only admired from a distance. Not even with the wealth her husband had could she afford such extravagant clothing.The woman walked around in her poked nose, as though the air around was too filthy for her to breathe. However she had jo
The General watched with blazing eyes through the screen as the two planned for his funeral, too bad, it was one of them to taste the afterlife soon." This is the greatest news I've ever received," Malcolm said as he glanced at the pictures presented to him, the tattered clothes of the general." We have to organise a state funeral for him, in that way we can dispell any rumours about his death." Justin said." Go ahead, you know what to do. After the funeral I'll name you the new general,"" Alright Mr. President, I'll keep everything running. I believe we'll announce his demise to the public tomorrow morning," " Sure, I'll give you the go ahead, it has to come from the secretary of internal security," The president said before he bid the now general goodnight.With Justin safely out, Malcolm called one of the servants to hand him a bottle of the most expensive champagne.He was back to the study where he swung around in his chair as he sipped from his glass in the dim light. He ha
Several miles off the forested area, in an abandoned cabin, Cassandra dropped on both her knees as she watched what was left of her daughter, the human skeleton on that metallic armchair, iron chains still tied around her wrist. Even in her death, she was a captive." Ma'am, this is no place for you, please let's get out of here," the investigator said.Cassandra was mourning, and she probably hadn't heard him. The place smelled rotten, with several mice running around, scattered bones all over the place."I'm really sorry my child, I couldn't protect the only child I had left in this world. She is going to pay, I'm going to kill her with my bare hands," " Ma'am, I think there is one more thing you need to know, I traced Asriel's location to here , in the last week, other than him, no one was here. " " What? Asriel killed my daughter," Cassandra sniffed her nose as she stood up wiping off the tears from her face." That's the only possible master mind to this, no one else had come he
Carlos walked back to the room after ensuring that Zia is safely tucked in bed.She walked over to Getrude who sat dejectedly on the couch. She glanced up at him once before staring into space." Ma'am, just know that I'm aware of how you are feeling right now, but your daughter is all grown up now. All you can do is support her as she tries to find her way in this world," " Actually, she is just too young to handle everything, but somehow she's been exceptional at everything. The few mistakes, the frustrations she is feeling is all part of her growing up. I'm sure if you just listened to her, you might have the perfect relationship," Carlos said. He was so polite and cool. The dreadful side of him seem to disappear whenever he was with Zia, and now that he had in laws, he had to act to his best." Please take care of my daughter. I know I'm not the best mother, but I tried to make everyone happy, only to destroy my daughter's life. I hope she can be happy with you and the little fam
Zia was slowly closing her eyes as Carlos carried her bridal style headed upstairs into her room.Halfway through the stairs, Carlos glanced down at his future mother in law." Ma'am, I would suggest that you give Zia sometime alone. I'll talk to her. This isn't the right time for her to get upset," Carlos said and didn't wait for her response before he disappeared upstairs.Getrude sat to the ground dejectedly. She glanced up at Zippy and gave her a dirty look. Just how could the two have possibly met?" Zippy..." Alvin started.Zippy threw her hands in the air dismissing him. She then headed for the stairs.The maids had left too, just Getrude and Alvin remained in the living room." Mother... didn't we agree that you won't meddle into Zia's life, why not let her get used to this life of hers," Alvin said." Can't you see that your sister has taken a lot of responsibility for herself. She is just twenty years old, I need to speak some sense into her head." Getrude said as she adjus
Three days later, Zia was on her way back to her villa. She had decided to have Carlos stay over at her apartment, and she had to promise to always return to him, else he would follow her to the mansion.Zia smiled at herself, life was finally taking shape.With her train of guards, she was driven home. She breathed a sigh of relief enjoying the sweet evening breeze, the all too familiar air she had enjoyed almost all her life.Zia spotted Salma by the shade just few steps away from the house on the well trimmed green and soft grass.Salma ran over to her at once and hugged her tightly. " You finally back siz," Salma said, her voice filled with emotions." Of course dear, this is our home, I would already go back here," Zia said." Wait, why are you that sad? Did you miss me so much?" Zia asked." I did miss you Zia, and I'm happy that you are finally here," Salma said." I'm glad that you feel happy with me around. I promise not to disappear for too long, only that at times I've ver
At the warehouse in the middle of the little forest miles off the city, five men were pushed inside a cold empty room, their hands cuffed before the door was sealed after them.Outside the building, several soldiers were on guard. The captive was a renowned mafia leader and he might have a backup plan. Everything had been sound proof, and there wasn't any room for escape.Inside the car, the general sat quietly as he admired the sleeping beauty beside him. He slowly trailed his fingers along her face. He had missed her tremendously. She was just too stubborn, but his heart swelled even more with love.Since her childhood days , he had loved how mature and reasonable she had always been, yet now she seemed to want to act like a child. Carlos knew that she had gone through a lot, more than what a girl her age should experience. From the big business empire that she had expanded greatly, to the extended family she had to deal with. And now that she was carrying their baby, she needed a
The general cursed loudly before he moved out of his hiding spot, several feet away from the battle field. He had better get it over as soon as possible before the gang called for back up. He aimed directly at the men dressed in black, their bodies dropped dead at every shot. The team had taken a moment back to watch the two battle it out, the general and Zia, fighting to finish off as many enemies as possible.Beside the armoured van, Costa shielded Elvira with his body, firing his gun at intervals. He could feel just how frightened she was, her body shaking uncontrollably. For the first time in his life Costa felt fear, and fear was something unacceptable in his life. His unborn child was at risk, all their lives at risk. He should have listened to his brother.Costa glanced at Dela who was firing back, his back turned against the two. He was always the reasonable one here, but he had always put up with his demands, however how dangerous they had been." When are they arriving?' D
The two had locked once again in a fight, Brenda pulling off Getrude's hair so that she yelled painfully. Getrude couldn't win against Brenda, having known hardship all her life compared to the soft life Getrude lived.She had needed up Getrude's hair with her eating falling off to the ground.Carmen and the maids had rushed forward to separate them. It wasn't until Nicko rushed in that he was able to separate the two women." Are you mad woman,why are you still fighting me for your husband? Didn't I let him go several years ago. Can't you accept that you failed to keep your man, that even as we speak he couldn't get back to you," Getrude yelled as she straightened her messed up hair and her clothes that had been wrinkled.She picked up her handbag that lay on the ground before she turned back at Brenda who was still breathing hard, almost as though not satisfied with the fight they just had." You and your filthy family should get out of my daughter's house, I can let people like you
It was already thirty minutes past two in the afternoon. Zippy stretched herself in the CEO chair as she swang around. Her neck arched, her eyes teary from glancing down at the many paper work Zia had her do for her. If that was the kind of work one had to do for the lifestyle Zia lived, then it wouldn't be so easy for her.A knock at the door broke her out of her thoughts. She shouted for whoever it was to get in, she was annoyed thinking that it was the same secretary handing her more work to do. With her back turned against the door, she waited till the footsteps got closer to the desk." Do drop them on the table," Zippy said dismissing him with her hands. She let out an exhausted sigh as she leaned back on the chair, crossing her leg on the other so that her thighs remained visible through her high plit dress.She waited to hear the door close, but it seemed the guy had just refused to go." Do you need anything else Felix?" Zippy's exhausted tone came through. Yet there wasn't
" You ailing?" Costa asked after he had cleared his throat. He glanced at her with his dark specs, and Elvira couldn't tell his expression. But he looked like a deadly sin. Both his hands in his trouser pockets, his hair brushed neatly to the back. His twin Dela had the same pose and Elvira felt herself lost just in admiring them.For anyone it could be hard to identify between the two guys, but Elvira had done that easily. While Costa had a air of pride and arrogance around him, Dela was just unfathomable, his expression cold, almost unreadable. It seemed everything around him was too bothersome and he couldn't wait to get over with whatever it was. Even as Costa took a step in, he stood by the door, almost as though he wanted to escape unnoticed." I wouldn't put it that way," Elvira replied." Oh..so what's wrong with you then? Costa asked." Apparently I'm pregnant. Silly isn't it. I just had to be pregnant after what I consider rape. I don't even know who the father is," Elvira
Zia woke up excited more than ever. She felt strange, as though her life's desires had finally been met. The feeling was still fresh, or maybe the dream she had with Carlos,he had given her the kind of peace she desired. She had wished for the dream to never end. So Zia had glanced around at the empty room. She suddenly felt sad. Her life should be moving forward, but she was back to where she had been, more than two years ago, pregnant and alone. Her life should be perfect now, enjoying it with the love of her life.A thought occurred to her. She shouldn't suffer nor Carlos because of others people's mistakes. With that she had sprang up from the bed and retrieved her mobile. She dialled Carlo's number which rang twice with no response. She scratched her head unable to understand what was going on. Carlos never assumed her calls.Zia decided to get into the shower, maybe make a call to him later on.Once in the shower she heard her mobile ring. Thinking it was Carlos, she had rushe