The entire villa was gloomy as Asriel and Drusilla sat facing each other . The two hadn't talked since they buried their child. Cai had returned home to her sister.
"What exactly happened? Why aren't you with her?" Don't tell me you two were at it again,"" I'm really sorry grandmother,"" I thought you were better than this Gedor, how could you kill your own child? Didn't we agree that you would stop seeing that little brat, at least not until Zia gave birth,"" Don't you think that this pains me too. If I could I would have prevented it, she was my daughter."" You better pray that this doesn't haunt you in the days to come,"" That has been taken care of, she won't remember a thing,"Drusilla's mobile rang, she placed on speaker." Speak,"" It wasn't an ordinary accident. The car that hit her had been abandoned at the outskirts of the town at a dead zone. No traces left. It had to be an expert who did this,"" What! Someone dared to attack me, kill my only child,"Gedor exploded in rage as he got up from his chair. It seemed that he had been a little soft and everyone seemed to have forgotten the lion he was. At twenty seven he had been feared by everyone as the devil himself, so ruthless and fierce, yet someone dared kill his only child in his face. He had to show them whom they had messed with.Asriel made long strides out of the house into his car. He cared less about his disheveled look. His hair was unkempt with the same clothes he had the previous day. He had to find those morons who dared him.Cai arrived at their mansion just few blocks away from the Gedor family villa. He was exhausted and pained. He couldn't imagine everything that happened to his sister because of his lust. From that moment Cai had resolved to never touch a man, not till his little sister got better.He entered the mansion and was shocked to find Zichi up on the couch with a glass of whiskey in her hands." Where are you coming from Cai? You don't look so good,"" Isn't it a little bit too early to get drank sister,"" Tell me what happened, did your trip go well?"" You don't know what you are talking about, what trip are you referring to?"" Don't play dump with me little brother. I know all about it, you and Asriel. I really can't tell how Zia couldn't find out about you two after all these while. Was she that much in love with Gedor who doesn't love her for real,"" I need to rest Zichi, I had a long stressful night,"Zichi checked the time on her mobile, it was seven in the morning." Did Zia find you guys, together?"Cai stopped in his tracks, his sister wasn't bluffing anymore, she had to know something. He slowly turned around to face her." Did you have anything to do with it Zichi, was it you who tried to kill Zia?"Cai had known her sister yet she had masked it perfectly from everyone, yet she wanted everything, their family wealth, she had wanted to control it all. Cai had been relieved when their father had chosen Zia as his successor. She was smart and genuinely responsible than any of them, the company was sure to thrive under her. Zichi had always wanted what Zia had.Zichi broke into a long dry laughter before she gobbled up the entire contents of the glass and filled it up again." I'm talking to you Zichi, now tell me, were you the one who had Zia ran over," Cai said angrily as he held her hands tight lifting her up from the chair." Brother you are hurting me, let go of me,"" I asked you a question Zichi, now tell me or I'll forget that you are my sister,"" You can't do anything to me Cai, I'm your older sister, you can't dare to disrespect me, not after what I just earned for myself," Zichi detached herself forcefully from his clutches before she stumbled and fell back on the chair." For how long will I sit down and watch that little bastard order me around. I'm the eldest one here yet father had to make her his heir, what about me Cai, and you, you are older than her. Will you just sit around and watch her take everything? You know mother worked so hard for us, to get something in the end, yet here you are claiming to care for that bastard,"" She is your sister Zichi, you should be the one to take care of her,"" What about you Cai, did you think of that when you had an affair with her husband?"Cai sat down as he held his head, Zia's pained eyes still stuck to his head. What he had done was unthinkable." I can't pretend anymore Cai, I wanted her dead and I could do it all over again. I can't let her take everything from me, not even when she is my sister. I won't allow that to happen, I'll kill her once more,"Zichi dropped the glass hard on the floor and it shattered into pieces, the same way she was going to shatter her life." You don't have to do that anymore sis, just let her be. I'm sure she won't cause you any more trouble,"Cai couldn't let his sister die when she did nothing wrong to them. It had been him who had been greedy to steal what belonged to her, him and his sister Zichi." Don't think that you can stop me Cai else I forget that you are my brother too. I have to do this, the company has to be mine,"" Isn't the company already yours Zichi, you already won. Zia won't be able to remember a thing, Asriel wiped out all her memory,"" Is that even possible? Uuu...uh," Zichi celebrated as she made her way upstairs. She didn't have to kill her anymore, it would be her pleasure to watch Zia suffer, she had to feel pain and suffering for the first time in her life." What have we done?" Cai cursed loudly as he picked up the remaining bottle of whiskey and gobbled it up from the bottle.Asriel arrived in Konza at exactly nine in the morning, he had to find those bastards,but first he had to find out if everything was done. He instructed his men to dig up everything and report to him.He arrived at GD hospital and headed straight to the special operations room. He glanced through the glass door and could see several wires attached to Zia's head. His heart broke seeing her that helpless on the bed. Zia had been nothing but good to him, the kind of woman a man would kill to have. No matter how many times he had disappointed her, she still forgave and forgot about it, yet he had never loved her truly.At times Zia had made him forget about his desires for the same sex, pleasuring him till he had to think it over again, but in the end he couldn't settle for her. She was just too good for him, but he couldn't let her go, she was such a pure soul, admired by several men and he couldn't lose her. Yet here he was, taking away everything from her. She didn't deserve any of this.Asriel wiped off a single tear that escaped his eyes and turned to leave, but was met with Caleb." How's the procedure so far?" Asriel asked as he scratched his head, hiding the emotions that still showed on his face." It's all good Asriel, I'm hoping that it turns out just like you wanted. We still have to give it time,"" Alright, keep me updated,"Asriel was already on his way as Caleb stared at his departing figure as he shook his head. He had never understood his friend, he claimed to be gay yet he could never get his hands off her, what a messed up life. Caleb glanced at the young girl lying on the bed helplessly, what a shame that she had to experience all these at such a young age. Caleb pitied her, yet he could only follow instructions.Three months later, a figure lying in the cold somehow abandoned room slowly gained consciousness as her eyes flattered before she opened them up slowly adjusting to the bright light of the room. She glanced around at the surrounding and realized that she was at what seemed like a hospital. She tried to get up but her body seemed glued to the bed, she couldn't move an inch.She felt a kind of emptiness that she couldn't explain. Trying to remember what happened, her mind seemed to be blank as she couldn't make a tail whatever it was that was going on with her. There was this void in her that she couldn't explain. She opened her mouth to call someone, but her lips cracked in pain and her voice coarse that not a single sound escaped her lips. If she could only get a glass of water. Zia lay there staring into the space helplessly . She tried to remember anything, but nothing came forth, everything was just total darkness.At the next room two figures sat quietly facing each other. One
Asriel was ready for the meeting when his mobile rang." Grandmother,"" How are you my child? I heard that Zia is awake now,"" News travel really fast grandmother, yes she is,"" I hope everything is as agreed . You won't go back looking for her, especially now that I feel the change in you,"" Of course grandmother, it's better this way," " If you want I can find a perfect woman for you to sire a child for you," " No need grandmother, I'm alright now, I still have time to think about it. And grandmother please leave Zia alone. Don't meddle in her life, at least for the sake of our child together,"" Of course Asriel, as long as she won't be a problem to us both." The line went dead and Asriel sat on the couch exhausted. He felt regret and pain, why did he have to do that? Maybe an explanation and an apology would have been enough for her, to prevent any more complications in the future, but it was already a done deal. Asriel got out of the room and headed for the conference room
Seeing that Cai was busy in the kitchen, Zia headed for her room. She picked up the bags that contained the clothes Cai had bought to check them out. Maybe he didn't get her size right, but she would wear them all the same since she had nothing else.She emptied more than ten bags that contained different clothes before she picked them one by one to check. She could tell that they were her true size. Maybe Cai was just good at this, Zia thought before she arranged the clothes inside the empty closet. They could serve her for a while till she got herself a job.Zia then got into the bathroom for a warm shower. Her body felt so strange to her. It was as though she were living someone else's life, but this was her, she had to get used to whatever life had presented to her.Slowly she glanced up at her reflection on the mirror by the wall. Water had run all over the glass and she could occasionally clear it to have a good view of her face. Feeling fresh, she got out of the shower, naked,
Asriel sat in a private room at one of the hotel's he owned puffing a cigarette. Ever since he learnt about Zia being awake he couldn't get her off his mind. It was as though a part of his body was yearning for her, calling out for her more than he ever did for the past three months, or since the moment he decided to propose to her.At this rate he might act on impulse and head off to see her, but he couldn't let her have the slightest hint that she might know him. Wiping off her memory was a decision he had to live with.Asriel was slowly engulfed in the smoke as he stared into the empty space. No woman should ever have this power over him, not when several women lined up to warm his bed, beautiful and rich women.A knock at the door brought him to the present as Zichi walked in elegantly, her six inch stiletto heels echoing in the entire room.Asriel didn't spare her a glance and continued staring out through the window. They were on the tenth floor and the view up there had been pe
Cai had been asleep when he woke up startled, was it a dream or had it been real, Cassandra was alive. He immediately sat up on the couch and glanced around at the source of the sound. The television had been left on. He turned on the volume, and there she was, swarmed with reporters and several soldiers by the side.Cai rubbed his eyes constantly thinking that he was dreaming, but it was right there infront of him, his mother on the news, her looks disheveled, her clothes torn. She seemed to have returned from the dead.The news ended soon, maybe due to the fact that this was a foreign country. But news about his mother had to grab some attention especially after their company had partnered with The Malcolm International Corporation.Cai rushed to the bathroom to pour cold water on his face, maybe it was all in his mind, this could help him wake up. There was no way she were alive, not when they had buried her a year ago.Immediately his mobile rang, Zichi was calling." I can't
Cassandra couldn't tell for how long she had slept but was suddenly woken up when something heavy dropped on her. She immediately sat up at once thinking that she was back at the old abandoned home that constantly had things drop off from the loosely hanging roof.Her expression softened immediately seeing her little boy wrapped around her neck as he supported himself to the bed. She could hear him sniffing his nose, his chest vibrating against her body. He had probably been crying seeing that she was indeed alive." I really missed you my son, I longed to see you every day," Cassandra said as she tightened her hold on him. Her little son was all grown up now. It was as though in the one year she had been away his size suddenly doubled." Mother......I thought I had lost you for ever," Cai cried in a loud voice, tears running wild on his face, the first time he ever cried as a grown man." I'm right here my child, I won't ever leave you, not again my child," Cai suddenly felt like a
Asriel was late for an appointment, but he just couldn't let go of this urge to see her, especially when he was back in this country. With Cai gone, she had to be all alone. Asriel waited by the apartment, one that Cai had refused to disclose to him, but that was as easy as a press of the button. He waited in the car, he had almost given up when she finally showed up, looking all fresh and beautiful. Her pale skin clearly showed the ordeal she had gone through.She might have spotted his car when she glanced at his car for a few minutes, but that would not prevent him from trailing after her. He had to know the kind of life she led. As much as it wasn't part of his plans, his body acted on it's own and here he was, trailing after her.He could tell she was frightened when she increased her speed, this only earned a chuckle from him, she was still a little scared cat. He watched as she stopped by a hotel before driving off.Asriel couldn't tell how he had gotten there, but he was in a
Asriel rolled drowsily on the bed before something hard brought him to a stop. His head was throbbing in pain. Slowly he opened his lazy eyes and blinked constantly adjusting to the dim light of the room. He got from bed and stumbled on something, making him glance around.Asriel froze.Three naked bodies lying on the bed, one almost falling by the side of the bed. He subconsciously glanced down at his naked self before he cursed out loud and picked a towel to cover himself.He opened his mouth and a deep and heavy growl reverberated through his chest, sending the three jumping helter-skelter from the bed, picking themselves from the ground.The three stood up with sleep filled eyes, confused and filled with terror seeing the obscure dark eyes burning with anger gawking down at them.Veins popped out of Asriel's forehead, little sweats formed all over his body. He turned to the three and threw heavy punches at them. The three tried to duck, but not it was useless against the angry w
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