Asriel drove up to Elvira's apartment. He was feeling a little tipsy and hoped to just get some sleep, but when she invited him over, he had to go.Asriel couldn't understand how he had suddenly become drank, not after the little whiskey he had taken which normally had no effects on him." Boss, you don't look so good, I suggest you should head home and relax," Nicko said glancing back at Asriel who supported his head with his hand." Aren't we close?" Asriel asked, his voice almost inaudible." Yes sir, we are like two minutes away," Nicko said.Asriel supported his head to the headrest before he had passed out.Nicko was torn on what to do as he came to a stop on the parking lot. He wanted to turn back, but Asriel's mobile rang. " Are you almost here?" Came Elvira's anxious voice." I'm sorry ma'am, but the boss just passed out. I'm at the parking lot, but I suggest I should take him home," Nicko responded." Just help him up, it would be better to let him rest here. Besides, he's
At Elvira's huge mansion, she had slowly woken up due to the excitement about all her accomplishments. She slept for nearly two hours before she lay there, still, beside Asriel, her eyes clear of sleep.She felt him move, and at that instant, she lay still, her eyes shut completely. The cold air hit her naked butts before the warm blankets covered it.Asriel had woken up lightheaded. He glanced around at the strange surrounding till he had landed his eyes on the naked body beside him, his eyes immediately returned to his own, naked as well. He immediately covered her up noticing the little goosebumps on her body. He supported his head with his hands as he tried to remember what happened last night, but he was totally blank.Slowly he got up from the bed and stepped on the floor, only for his legs to land on the clothes littered on the floor. He walked into the bathroom, his butts naked and unbothered. He had cleaned himself before he went back into the room.Elvira was up, the blanket
Three guards rushed into the room at once and held Asriel down. He struggled to keep himself up, but they had overpowered.His blazing eyes glanced at Elvira. If hatred could kill, then his eyes alone could have thrown a thousand daggers at Elvira heart."You'll pay for this," Asriel uttered as he was dragged outside.The room became suddenly quiet, the board members glancing uneasily at the lady before them. They had feared Asriel, but if she were able to do that to him, then she was far more lethal." Forgive me for the little scene. I'm hopeful that we can't create good working conditions, and hopefully everything will run out smoothly.And I'm here to assure everyone here, that your investments are safe with me. Drusilla is here to help, and with her back, I'm sure your confidence in the company is upheld," The members only nodded at this." Anyways, I think that was enough drama for today. We'll organise a little party, just for us, to get to know each other better. Otherwise, I
Asriel stood by a cliff, staring down at the green valley below him. His head hurt badly, he was funding it difficult to breathe. Some invisible force was squeezing the life out of him. He grasped for air as he supported himself to a huge rock before he had slowly slumbered to the ground, leaning on the rock.Before long, he had closed his heavy eyes, drowning in total darkness. For the first time in his life, he had been hopeless, as useless as an empty shell.Zia drove off into the sparsely forested area before she stopped at the base of the steep hill. She had parked her car next to that of Asriel. She was moving up when an approaching car caught her attention. She stood there, till a woman in high heels and a long dress stepped out of the car. Zia identifed her easily as she walked closer to her, though with a lot of difficulty." Zia, is that right?" Elvira asked with a smirk." You have any problems with me?" Zia asked with a creased brow." Nah...I had no idea we could be at th
" Thank you ma'am, I better get going now," Zia said breaking off the embrace. She had felt vulnerable for the first time in her mother's embrace, something she had yearned for her entire life, someone who truly loved her, her real mother, her she was, and she didn't feel all the warmth she had desired, more like she was forcing things from the other end." Zia, could we meet up and talk," Getrude said, holding onto Zia's hand." Sure, call me whenever you are ready," Zia said and broke away from her grasp. She turned around, holding the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes. She had lost a mother, yet gained another who seemed unwilling to recognise her.She wiped off the tear that had escaped her eye before she glanced around. Her eyes rested in the general, having a chat with Elvira. She now confirmed they had truly known each other." General, I must say I was surprised seeing you here," Elvira started." Likewise to you. So, what's your relations with Zia? " The general ask
Zia stood infront of the huge mirror as she admired herself. She had let her hair loose. Satisfied, she had one last glance at the image on her laptop screen. The beautiful family picture. Her mother and siblings, the late president. What a happy family.Zia had mastered all their names, the kind of jobs they did, and basically all their lives. She had been surprised leaning that Alvin was really her step brother.They had met a few years ago, while Zia had accompanied her dad in a business meeting abroad. He had shown some kind of interest in her, but due to the tight schedule, they hadn't seen each other after that. Zia wondered if he had known from back then that they had been related. Zia immediately stepped out of the villa, headed for her red car before she had driven away.It had been exactly one month since she had promised her mother to visit their house, to get to know her family, and here she was, driving in the posh presidential estate.The buildings weren't that magnifi
Zia had driven fast out of the presidential estate. She had hoped to catch up with Alvin and maybe get to talk. But the road ahead was clear and awefully quiet. It was few minutes to eleven at night, when almost everyone had retired into their homes for the night.Zia had drifted off the main highway as she took a short cut that would lead back to her villa. She was driving fast when few meters ahead she spotted close to three vehicles that had blocked the road. She slowed down before she had retrieved her binoculars that were at her back seat.Her eyes scanned the cars from a distance having parked by the road. She had spotted close to three guys, heavy guns in their hands. Then her eyes spotted the car she felt a little familiar with, the same car she had found parked at the Washington family mansion.Zia squinted her eyes to get a clear view of the car, and she could see him, Alvin held at gunpoint by one of the men as the other ransacked his pockets, the other searched around in th
Zia sighed, she needed to move in. It was at that moment she had concentrated on eavesdropping that a guy came out of nowhere and spotted her at once. He fired a gun at her which she expertly dogged. With her cover broken, she leapt and caught the guy by the throat, slicing it such that blood oozed out immediately.With the guys inside alert, Elvira moved back and entered the next room.Kelon had his gun pointed at Alvin." Shoot that bastard," Elvira shouted as she left. No, she couldn't be part of a gun battle." I'll blow your brains off, now give it to me Alvin," Kelon threatened. His fingers shook with the gun in his hand. He had never killed someone before.Another bullet had gone through the door, the intruder must definitely be close by." Guys, go check it out," Kelon said holding him at gunpoint.With the guys gone, Alvin calculated his moves. Whoever it was that had gone to rescue him had entered into a lion's den, and he had better save himself first.At once, Alvin got up
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