He stopped suddenly by the roadside before he picked up his cell phone. He called all his contacts in the media houses and they had suddenly switched off their mobile after releasing such an explosive news against him.Left with no other option, Asriel made a phone call to the minister for communication which was answered immediately." Mr. Gedor, what a surprise to receive your call at this hour. What can I do for you?" " You know what I want Mr.Martin, I want all the news pulled down immediately, everything that touches on my name should never appear anywhere," Asriel said angrily." I'm afraid that is impossible Mr. Gedor, maybe you request for something else"" This isn't some sort of request, it's an order, you know I can fire you from your position right away,' Asriel threatened. " Sorry to disappoint you again Asriel. The press release had caught the president's attention, and with the current political atmosphere, I won't risk anything. You can do as you please," the ministe
Asriel had just laid his head on the bed when a knock came through his door. His servants had never bothered him. He got up from bed rubbing his sleep deprived eyes. " What the hell Nicko, it's already midnight," " Our contact at the police station just called. The warehouse was torched, and every one of the guards killed," " You can't be serious Nicko, I just spoke with..." Asriel couldn't complete the sentence when the information finally hit him hard. He ran back into his room and picked his coat and put it on. He had been too tired to even remove his trousers.The two made their way upstairs to the roof, where a chopper was waiting. Asriel didn't even wait for him to sit on the pilot seat, he had occupied it and started the plane. A second later they were already on air, flying out of the city. A distance away the blazing fire could be seen in the middle of the night.The red flames reflected in Asriel's eyes as he fumed with rage. Getting closer he could see several police car
Zia's eyes swept across the room at the discontented investors and the board members. Her lips curved up into a sly smile as she moved forward. Only one seat was empty, her seat. Mr. Allen had welcomed her to the seat while she made slow strides, her heels echoing in the silent room.Everyone seemed at ease, especially when she took the seat. She had been just like her father when she had led the company. The company had doubles their income in the first quarter of her taking the seat of the CEO.Everyone had named her beauty with brains. She had personally handled all the company contracts, big or small, never letting any rooms for mistakes.She wasn't like her sister who had only been after amassing wealth and having everything to her name." Pardon me for this intrusion especially after what transpired the previous day leading to lots of losses for the company. But I feel that I'm in the right place, sitting at my rightful chair, and for that I can't apologize about," Zia started,
Asriel arrived at the Empire pub and casino, a high end pub that only the rich could have access to. He was already an hour late for his meeting. Five men had waited impatiently for more than an hour in a private room, sipping the bitter herb that burned their throats. On such a day drinking wasn't fun at all, especially after they had lost billions through the attack that happened last night.Asriel made his maiden entrance, seemingly unaffected by the anger that was evident on their faces. He sat on the empty seat before a waitress served his usual whiskey. He had seeped from his glass as the guys watched. No one was willing to speak up first, yet they had been yelping about how they would force him to return their funds they had invested." Mr. Gedor, with all due respect, what are you going to do about our business, my clients are already on my neck, waiting for the goods," Gray said, one of the prominent business men who dealt in drugs.Asriel had promised a safe delivery of the
" Get out of the car bitch," Zichi yelled angrily knocking hard on the car.Zia opened her car swiftly before drawing Zichi back." Don't you know how expensive this car is, worth more than your useless life," " I'll kill you Zia, you can't have my company, and destroy my hard work and think that I'll let go of you easily. Back at the company I let you carry the show only because I didn't want to embarrass myself infront of everyone, but now that it's only you and I, I'll teach you a lesson, you'll have to return everything to me," Zichi said.Rex moved in between the two who were staring angrily at each other, but Zia drew him aside, she was a soldier and could protect herself." I'm really sorry for you Zichi, don't you know when to stop, when you've obviously been defeated, do you think your useless threats affect me at all, you are just but a little rat ranting helplessly . Didn't you just say that you'd kill me, then go ahead, kill me," Zia said amusingly, a threatening smile
Zichi had come out of the shower only to find her closet empty. She shouted for the servants but none heard her. With no other choice left, Zichi entered into Cai's room and picked his clothes which fitted her and put on. She sat back on the bed, trying to hatch a plan to get back at Zia, but how would she even do that when she had no idea where she lived. Her mobile rang bringing her out of her thoughts." Sis how's everything now?" Zia asked, she lay on her bed as she watched from her laptop Zichi's reaction." You are wrong Zia, you can't take the company from me, you can't touch my shares," " Don't talk about the past now dear sister, forget about the company, and soon, you'll forget about the mansion you are living in right now. I suggest you make good use of the change that I had the company give you. I can assure you, this would be the last cent you get from my company," " Just you wait and see," Zichi said and cut the line. She just received what she needed.She immediately
It was the next day that Zia woke up early for work. She had worn heavy make up and shades to hide the few bruises she had from the previous night. She arrived at her company and headed straight for her private elevator. Everything had changed, from the security to the receptionist. Almost all the faces she met were familiar to her, her employees from last year.Zia stepped out of the elevator and first glanced over to the place that Zichi's image had occupied. It was gone, her father's portrait in its place.A smile crept up her lips even as she entered her office. " Felix, welcome back," Zia's eyes brightened seeing her secretary back." Thank you much ma'am. I'm glad to get my position back," Felix said respectfully as he bowed slightly." It's alright Felix, please make sure to get your compensation from the accounts for your unfair dismissal," Zia said as Felix opened her office door." Thank you ma'am, but getting my position back is more than enough," " My decision wasn't up
Asriel made his way out of his car into his company. He had several important matters to take care of personally especially after the hit on his businesses.His threats had worked at preventing his business associates from withdrawing their shares from the company, but that had only been a short term solution. He needed to find that bastard soon. But first he had to deal with his Empire chain of hotels and his family company which was under claim from some unidentified person.Asriel could already tell that all these were related, but he had no idea who it was that was targeting him and why. For the first time Asriel wished he could just call his grandmother, but he had shunned her for so long that he couldn't just go back begging at her feet. He had established himself in the underground and the corporate world. In due time he was sure to annihilate all those responsible for his misfortunes. Asriel had thought that maybe it had to do with Zia, but she couldn't do that against him, n
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