(The Following Morning- Xavier private Room)Xavier sat at the edge of the chair, the tip of his toe hit the floor countless times as he waited for the large screen in his room to show up, “What is holding him up?” He muttered then was about to pick up his phone when Mike came on the screen.“What took you forever?” Xavier snapped adjusting on his seat. He had sent Mike over there to find more about the private license and the dash-cam. I’d be looking way too obvious if he had gone as well, he’s taken too much leave.“I’m sorry, you know the network here are so private, it took a long while before we could get a server,” Mike replied while Xavier rolled his eyes.Xavier cleared his throat, “So, Tell me what have you found since you got there? Let me hear about the plate number first,” Xavier asked anxiously.“As we both thought, the plate number of the truck is under Leonard Guevara’s holding in fact, all the cars moving at very day was all owned by Leonard Guevara according to the s
(The Rodrigo Villa)Tiana paced to and fro, “Should I call the both of you dumb or stupid?! Why the hell can’t you take down a simple task?! Do you what it cost me to hire two gunmen!” Tiana snapped over the phone with an eye roll.“We already told you Tiana, She is protected by two armed forces..do you want to see our head split into two? We can’t risk our lives to satisfy you, huh?” The man snapped back, his voice getting high.Tiana sweeps back her hair in frustration, “You guys are nothing but a freaking weakling! If this flops and bounce back at me, you will live to regret it!” Tiana yelled.“Will you calm down and give us time to carry out the plan well? Just give us $300,000 more to carry out the plan smoothly,” Another one replied her, Tiana’s scoff filled the air.She’s the only one at home, Shania had gone for a grocery shopping while Diego left home without telling no one.“Are you kidding me? You guys are sick in the head to think I’d give you any penny after you messed up
BRIGHT MORNING- Huston VillaThe sun ray penetrated into Camille’s deep sleep, “Aww,” she yawn and got up from the couch. “Where—“ She was still struggling to remember where she was when she suddenly gasped, “..did I freaking sleep here!” She asked herself anxiously and a knock came on the door.“Yea? Who’s it?” She asked and a lady opened the door, “Yea?”“Good morning, Sir Xavier asked you to join him for breakfast,” the lady announced and Camille blinked her eyes. “Okay, I will be there soon,” She utters and the lady left leaving Camille. Camille gasped more loud… she wasn’t dreaming! She literally slept here! Damn, the plan was to return his wallet back to him, how the hell did she sleep here! The last she remembered was meeting Xavier drunk and falling on his chest…while the rest was history! She facepalm herself, “So stupid of me,” Camille mumbled and quickly made her way to the dinning table.She gasped, “Did he called this breakfast? This is..is definitely a party!” Camille
Xavier came out of room, Camille has finished the food, “Sorry about that, we had an important thing to discuss,” He apologized while Camille just shook her head cleaning her a mouth with a tissue.Mike came out as well but walked out instead, “He seemed so angry…” Camille whispered looking at him till he was out of sight.“Don’t mind him, he’s under the weather,” Xavier muttered then grab his car-keys, “Let me take you home,” He offered and Camille blinked her eyes.“Oh please, Xavier…don’t worry, you’ve offered me sleep and food so let me take myself home instead, Thanks for the kind gestures,” Camille said and sprang up on her feet.“Okay, Bye. See you around,” Xavier waved at her and with that Camille left. “Ruby!” Xavier called and the lady called Ruby came out.“Yes sir,” She replied with a bow,“Pack the plates,” Xavier instructed and with no further ado, he walked back in.On getting in, his eyes went back to the wallet Camille had brought last night, He opened the wallet and
(A Week Later)- Thursday Morning.The Rodrigo VillaTiana knocked on Diego’s room but got no reply, “Tsk! That stubborn thing! He’s refusing to eat! Diego! Diego!” She yelled out but still no reply, she left the door and when back to the dining table, Shania was distributing the plate on the table when Tiana walked back in. “He’s not answering me, mother…” Tiana said and she drag her feet back to the singing table. “It’s been a week since he came out of that room! Aren’t you going to do something about it mother? I’m quite worried about him,” Tiana wailed.Shania sighed, “Let me go and meet him,” Shania suggested and went ahead to Diego’s room. “Son, open the door. I’m sorry the way I spoke to you the other day, Please come and east something at least,” Shania mutters to the door but still Diego refused to answer her.Shania threw her head back in frustration, “You aren’t making this easy for me Diego, I’ve got no choice then,” She announced and brought out a spare key that opens hi
45[Camille’s POV]~The following Day(Winter Interiors)“Here is how the inner interior pans out, I would like you to go through it and tell me what you think about the designs,” The lady at my front suggested passing me a folder, I flip through it and smiled softly.“These designs are damn pretty! You did a great job,” I mumbled then pointed at one of the designs, “This, it’s so lovely,” I flip the page over and showed her.“Wow, the mint style? There’s no problem, you’ve got us covered,” The lady said.“So when should I escort the renovation of the building? I want it to be by the end of this month, can that be possible?” I asked and the lady nod immediately.“Sure, there’s no need to worry. We will get it done just as you wanted it,”The lady assured “…so, if that’s what you’ve decided, we will do ahead and start to work on it,” She added and started packing up her things.“If you may-”“Camille?” I suddenly heard someone’s voice behind me, I turned. Xavier? Oh god! What’s he doing
46- You ruined it!(The Rodrigo’s Villa)“Today sucks! I can’t believe Dad put me through all that just to get back his goddamn,” TianA was just coming back from her outing, she drag her feet up to her room then as she was up on the stairs, she suddenly remembered something.“Damn! The annex! Don’t tell me she has gone to clean it already? Fuck! That stupid and forward woman!” Tiana exclaimed, then instantly she came down from the stairs with a fake grin.She stepped into kitchen, hoping she was there but only met two ladies doing the dishes, her eyes almost came out and hissed with a bit on her lower lips, “..where has ma’am Shania gone?” She asked the ladies.“She has gone to the annex. She said you can join her when you’re back,” said one of the ladies, Tiana had her heart in her throat, she dashed out of the kitchen and made advances to the annex with different thoughts running through her mind.Just as she was about to take another step, Shania came in right on time, “Oh—mother,”
(THE FOLLOWING DAY) RODRIGO VILLA-5:14amIn a white cloak, a figure who seemed like a woman swiftly marched under the heavy rain towards the annex, the loud lightening shines directly to the harmer the figure was holding, on getting to the annex, the door has been locked, “Shit!” She grunts then pull out her gloves and put ‘em on.And in a count of three, she break the lock with her heavy harmer gaining access into the annex, no one can hear from the main house so, she’s on the safer side.Without wasting much time, she took a stool and climbed up to the cctv at the corner, she broke it into pieces, “That damn thing!” She yelled out then got down from the stool, she went to the operator and took the system into her bag not minding she had been soaked by the rain.She was about exiting the room when her eyes caught something between the books on the shelf, something that seemed like a biro but at the same time- “it’s a thief!!!” Someone yelled from outside and that made her pushed t
60:Sleep Mother.(THE FOLLOWING MORNING)Kate walked into the Guevara’s house after waiting at the car park for about 30minutes, she went into the building when she didn’t see Camille come out.“Oh Ms Kate. Good-morning,” Irene was the first to greet her, Kate responded with a smile and searched around.“Are you looking for ma’am Camille?” Irene quickly asked when she noticed Kate kept looking around.Kate nod, “Yes. Is she still asleep? It’s past 9, I’m afraid we might be late to work,” Kate replied.“Didn’t she tell you? She left the house early this morning and yeah, she told me to tell you that you should take her car to the office, she will meet you at work,” Irene informed her and Kate mouthed an ‘o’, then a message popped into her phone.“Oh, she’s just messaged me. I will head back now. See you by noon,” With that Kate walked out of the building, she went back to car park. She unlocked Camille car and in a split seconds, she zoomed out of the premises.It hasn’t been 5 minute
59-I don’t approve! The cab stopped right at the front of the Royalle Restaurant, Tiana came out of it and rushed into the hotel after paying the cab man. Camille was already waiting for her at the lounge so immediately when she walked in, Camille went to her.“Here, take him out of this place!” Camille gave her the key to the room, she had locked Diego inside. She was about turning away when she sudden remembered something and said, “Don’t ever make me call you like this again!” With that Camille left.In a fit of rage, Tiana marched to room number 13 as stated in the gold key Camille had given to her. On getting there, she met Diego on the bed with his shirt opened and his trouser zipper down.Tiana folded her hand into a tight fist, “You ungrateful fellow! All you care about is yourself and that stupid business!” She yelled then pull him up from the bed, Diego sober up a little. His eyebrows drew a firm line, “What are you doing here?! Where is Camille?” He asked looking around,
58- I must sleep with you!Xavier came back few seconds later, “I’m sorry I took long,” He mumbled and they both continued the food.Few minutes later after they were done eating, the lady came back later, “I’ve prepared the couple room, kindly follow me,” She instructed and Camille raised her eyebrows.“Did you book a room as well?” She found herself whispering to Xavier, Xavier simply nod.“Yes. Let’s enjoy the night,” Xavier winked at her then stood up following the lady behind.Camille swallowed the lumps in her throat, “What’s he going to do to me?” She whispered but followed quietly.“Here,” The lady hand a gold key to Xavier, “Have a wonderful night rest,” With that she walked out.Xavier opened the door and urged Camille to walk in but she stood at the door way, “W-what are we going to do? I—” a kiss on her lips shut her up completely.Xavier slowly pull away, “We are not doing anything princess, I won’t do it if you don’t give me a go ahead so, relax and rest,” Xavier whisper
57-Something tacky—Queensway Company—Camille was just returning back to her office after a long meeting, her butt landed on the couch, “Get me cheesecake, I’m so hungry!” Camille said to Kate who was checking her schedule.“Okay ma’am,” She added it to a list. Camille suddenly sit upright and cleared her throat.“I’ve got any call?” Camille asked and Kate nod.“Yeah. The new CEO of 4Nine called.” Kate replied but Camille’s face fell like she was expecting another person.Kate noticed that, she twitched her lips, “Were you expecting someone else?” Kate asked as she looked at Camille with keen eyes.Camille let out a nervous laugh, “Hehe, who would I possibly expect if it’s not business partners? You joke too much,” Camille quickly said and pick a random magazine on the desk.Kate chuckles and adjusted the magazine back to the right position, “Seeing how you turned the magazine upside down means you’re hiding or guilty of something,” Kate told her.Camille avoided her gaze and looked
56: She’s my daughter!—Rodrigo Villa—The Next MorningTiana was just stretching out of her room when she saw a lady passing hee with a bowl of warm water and towel but instead she shrugs her shoulders and stroll down to the kitchen.The maids there left whatever they were doing and bow down to respect her, “Good morning ma’am,” They all chorused while Tiana looked around searching for her mother-in-law.“Where is mother? I haven’t seen her since I woke up…wait, she didn’t come to wake up today,” Tiana asked.“She’s still in her room. She told us she had a mild headache…” One of them replied to her and that made Tiana remembered what she saw earlier. “Oh! Poor mother, I will check up on her,” Tiana laments going back to Shania’s room. The lady with a bowl and towel came out and Tiana was about going in when the lady blocked her path.Tiana furrowed her eyebrows, “And what’s the meaning of this, young lady?” Tiana snapped at her. “Ma’am instructed me not to let anyone come in…exce
[17-YEARS AGO]- July 7, 1996.10 years old Xavier moved around the mansion happily, Ronald Huston, his father came out of his room with car keys, “Daddy!” Xavier shrill running to his father, his mother appeared behind them.“Surprise, surprise! Xavier, guess where you we are going next!” Jessica Huston bent to his level patting the bubbly Xavier’s hair. Xavier was already giggling and jumping here and there.“What’s it, I’m curious!” He mumbled “The new robotic car is out, we are heading out to get it for you, you’ve always wanted it,” His father replied and Xavier jumped up“Yay!! I can finally boast to Ethan at the next door! Yay!” He exclaimed, with a pat on his hair again, they both left.…Few hours later…Xavier was just heading out with a clay pot of flower, happily he was about placing it over the counter when her father personal assistant came to break an unrealistic news to him.The clay pot fell from his hand, his eyes shimmered with tears. His head shook in denial, “It…it
54: You know me?(NEXT DAY)Camille was just opening her eyes, a yawn followed. “Where-” She quickly sit upright on the bed, her eyes quickly did a search of the room, her eyes came across a very familiar portrait on the wall, “Isn’t this Xavier’s guest room?” She mumbled.She rub off the duvet from her body and just as she was about to get down from the bed, the door opened and a lady walked in, with two other ladies behind her. “Oh, you’re awake ma’am,” The lady exclaimed.Camille raised an eyebrow probably demanding for an explanation, “What’s happening…”“I hope you had a great night. I go by the name, Hilda. I’ve been personally instructed by Mr Xavier to help you with your bath,” Hilda announced and Camille jaw dropped.“I…I can take care of my bath, I don’t think there’s a need for you people to do that,” Camille said and added woth a weird smile but the lady at her front wasn’t buying it.“I’m sorry ma’am but I’m afraid mr Xavier will chop off my head if I don’t do as he instr
53——Tiana walked out of Diego’s room with a scowl on her face, she bit her lower lips, “If I get my hands on that earring, all these will be nothing but a piece of cake,” She shutters then went back to Shania who was dishing out the breakfast.Seeing how Tiana came back to the dinning table alone, Shania knew Diego is being stubborn, “He’s not coming right?” She asked and Tiana nod.“Yes. He insists on staying hungry, I’m just so tired.” Tiana wailed as she pulled out a chair and took a sit.“I will have the maids take the food to him, eat child,” Shania offered Tiana, dished out a rolled pasta and large beef, “Eat up,” She urged, then closed back the pot. Tiana noticed she isn’t sitting, her eyebrows drew a thin line, “Aren’t you eating?”Tiana asked, Shania shook her head.“I need to head out to the insecticides store. Yvonne told me the foods at the storage room is being eaten and destroyed by pests. I’ll be back in a minute,” With that Shania head out.—-“Good-morning,” The la
52: You’re next!——Camille breathed out loud as they both walked out of the amusement park, it was time to head back home.Xavier kept stealing glances at her, “Should I carry you on my back? Seems your legs are tired.” He suddenly asked and Camille squinted her eyes. “I’ve got weight, can you-” She hasn’t finished talking when Xavier carried her in a bridal style, Camille was left with no option but to laugh out loud.“See? You’re so light weight…hehe,” Xavier teased sticking out his tongue, “Just hang in there till we get to the car, be a princess,” Xavier whispered softly and Camille giggles resting her head into his chest.“So, are we going back to Susan’s?” Camille chipped in, Xavier twitches his lips.“What do you think? Do you want to go? Anywhere you go I follow,” Xavier said to her sweetly and they got to where they parked the car. Xavier opened the door and placed Camille at the passenger seat.Soon, they started driving back Quill alley, they stopped the car at a parking