LUCAS POV"The car is ready sir." Priscilla came back to report to me."Quick, let's take her to the car." I carried her and got out of the basement. We got to the car and made her lie down. Priscilla and Charles used the car they came with. While I got into my car.When I had started the car and drove away that was when I noticed that Chloe was nowhere to be found."I didn't even think of her for a second." I sighed.My focus was to get Claire to the hospital. Once I'm done with Claire, then I will come back to her; for now, I need to take her to the hospital.When we got to the hospital. I rushed her out with the help of Priscilla and we took her out into the hospital."What's the problem?" The doctors rushed over to us."She got kidnapped," I answered and helped them take her to the emergency room.They told me to leave the room while they did the necessary things for her.We stood at the waiting centre for hours, waiting for the results. That was when I remembered Chloe."Who sa
CLAIRE'S POVIt was a good thing that I was able to get Lucas' attention. Some days after being taken to the hospital I became better but still felt pain.I was happy to see Brian even when he wasn't looking so bright. Lucas left me with the maid to struggle our way.I'm sure Chloe would be hiding Like a puppet when Lucas found me."Get me my drugs please," I ordered the maid."Ohh, I forgot about that." She rushed to get the drugs."That's why I am your boss. Even when I'm sick and drained, I still remember to do things..." I snapped."I will remember next time and I'm going to say it first. " She challenged...I didn't even have the grace and strength to argue with her. I just sat down there until she had brought out all the pills."Here it is ma'am." She handed the drugs over to me.I took it from her and swallowed it accordingly."Get me something sweet to eat." I squeezed my face due to the bitterness of the drugs."Argh!" I hit my chest. I felt nauseated."Here is a glass of wat
CHLOE'S POVStaying with my parents is not something that I love to do all the time. I felt very stupid around them.It was morning and I could not get off my bed. I didn't know what exactly I was going to do here; in my house, at least I'd know the routine, but here, I didn't even have an idea of what to do."Chloe." My mom shouted from the living room.I stretched my body and got out of bed.I was still in my pyjamas when I got outside."Mom, is there a problem?" I asked reluctantly."Are you serious? It's morning, you should think about how to be productive today." She snapped.Okay, it has been a long time since someone has cursed me in that way. She literally told me that I was nonproductive."Mom! The words you use for your sentence are to be monitored " I rolled my eyes and jumped on the couch behind me.I was done being productive. Now I have to run and keep a low profile until Claire recovers and maybe Lucas will try to get away from that part.The house was boring already, I
LUCAS POVI have not been acting normal in the house and my mom noticed that. My dad still thought that it was about the business, unknown to him that something bigger was happening. "It's been two days and I haven't heard from Claire. I need to go visit her today." I shook my head.My mom was too concerned, and of course,, the woman would never see me that way and want me to go."Son, what's the matter with you?" She asked."I don't think that's necessary, mommy." I kissed her forehead."You don't look like you are happy?" She said to me,"I am happy. It's just the morning face." I said to her,"You should change that, I don't like it." She fluttered her lashes."Alright, Mom, I'm changing it right away." I released her from my grip and then walked to the wine bar.I popped a bottle of wine and poured it into the glass. Slowly I took a sip.My mom was so busy in the kitchen I didn't really have an idea of what she was doing, but it should probably be breakfast.I picked up my phone
CHLOE'S POVIt was another day to struggle with arguing with my parents as they kept asking me where and when I had been.The problem wasn't my mom at this point, it was my dad.It is not easy to convince him about something that he knows about, he is good at sensing something when it's not right."Shit! I have to get out today." I grumbled when I got up from my bed.My mom was busy with the kitchen, which made a lot of noise, and I could barely think straight."Why is she making all the noise?" I cleaned my eyes with the back of my hands.I could see clearly now, I twisted the door knob and got out of the room"What? Are you awake? I didn't expect to wake up so early." She winked with a soft smile as I walked into the living room."Yeah, I Know. I don't expect myself to get up this early either, but you know, I think I need to get a break today." I explained as I grabbed a bottle of wine and poured it into the glass."What. Are. You. Doing?" Mom froze and her eyes were beating me up
CLAIRE'S POVI don't know what was happening exactly but I was happy to see Lucas. When he stepped into the house I felt a surge of happiness flowing through me."Are you sure you're okay with the massage?" Lucas asked, holding Mirabel's hands.I nodded in affirmation; I wanted the massage, but not from her this time; I needed it from him.He released her hands when he confirmed that I didn't need her anymore. The rest of the day was all fun. We didn't have time together trying to figure out how to make things better."I think I'm a bit relieved." I sniffed the fresh air that kept blowing."A bit? Mom, I need you to be better so you can come to school, and I want us to spend nights together. I have a lot of stories to tell all of you." My son cuts in immediately."Ugh..that's what I had in mind, and now you are a genius because you just read my mind." Lucas jacked him up and made him smile.Well, I found myself smiling sheepishly while watching this. They thought of the right thing
CHLOE'S POVMy body was irked when I got to meet Christabel again. I don't know how to pretend that I was happy to see her. "How are you doing?" Her smile was broad and a bit contagious, but u weren't going to fall for that.I don't think I'm as stupid as I was five years ago. "How does it look like I'm doing?" I smiled mischievously.Honestly, I had a lot of plans going through my mind and I wished I could carry that out in a second."Well, from my observation I think you are doing just fine. I mean, look at the baby girl; she's partying and having fun." She tapped on my boobs."You haven't changed." I frowned."I haven't, darling. I just became worse and that's not something you love." She winked and sipped her drink from the glass."I'm glad you know I'm not a fan of it." I rolled my eyes and looked away."You know I've been thinking about how you got to this place.." That came out as a mistake; I don't want to jump into the matter so fast, even when I'm curious about it."Are yo
MIRABEL'S POVIt's been weeks, or would it be better if I say months, and I have been running the company and doing all that was necessary. My work in the company was done but I'd have to take over the place of Claire as her personal assistant."I don't think they are going to like this," I muttered while clicking my tongue as I stared at the letter in my hands.Claire left everything that she had in control to me; the little times I spent cross-checking the works, I almost ran mad.She was so kind to tolerate these things and she hasn't made a bad decision to take away some unserious humans from the company. It was good that Claire was getting better but I don't think it is a good thing for the workers. "Girl came back with a hotter decision. I mean she's literally driving everyone away from the company. The lazy ones to be precise." I scoffed...Everyone was so busy with their work, of course they'll be. Claire is back and they would always want to please her. When I walked into
CHLOE'S POV My mom was still around; I mean, this time, I was fed up and needed to be alone. She was never going to understand the language, Especially now that she thinks she is winning whatever battle with Lucas. Unknown to her that Lucas wouldn't give up easily, Lucas would never give up easily.I have seen and given more threats to him but he risks his life for Claire.This morning, I needed to walk out to find peace but the weather wasn't favourable in any way.I made warm tea and stood outside to drink it.“Chloe, how are you doing?” Mom came out of the room wrapped with her blanket.“Mom,” I answered without looking behind.“Good morning,” I greeted with a forced smile.“You know it's cold and you choose to take that outside,” she pointed at the cup in my hands.“Ohh, o just needed some air.” I waggled my eyebrows and entered the house.She followed me in and closed the door behind me.“This is warmer, and that's the air you should be seeking for.” Mom pulled out the blanket
Christabel PovIt was the second day of my job and I was happy working there already. I loved the fact that everyone concentrated on what they had to do. No one had the time to talk about people."There will always be people," I smirked when I passed some set of humans.They used their eyes to communicate. That is something I always do so I can detect it within a minute."Hey." I greeted them anyway even when I knew they wouldn't answer me.“why does she always want to show off where she isn't needed?” One of them whispered.“She's trying to get the attention of the boss, or probably her husband.” She grinned.“Shut the fuck up. No one says that's her husband.” Another warned.“What!”I heard all this conversation and acted like I heard nothing; my hearing was perfect and sharp. I mean, I've worked for a Mafia boss as a spy; I'm good at these things.“Hey, Miss.” I knocked at Mirabel's door twice.Until I got the permission, I didn't go in.“How are you doing today?” She smiled with
CLAIRE'S POVI was still in shock, trying to recover from Chloe's looks. Her eyes were worse than that of a killer.When she stared at me I almost fell to the ground. My heart raced for seconds before Lucas gave me a warm hug.I don't know what to do anymore. I was still confused about everything even when Lucas told me to go home.I found myself several times talking about the whole issue.“Wait…” I halted my car and leaned backwards with a sigh.“Am I falling for Lucas again? I mean, I fought this feeling for months, and now, here it is all burning like it's a new love.” I sighed.I started my car recklessly without looking behind.The trailer from behind horned like they were about to fall into the gutter “What is going…. Oh shit!” I was quick enough to put my car to the side.“You piece of shit, watch where you are going.” The passenger shouted through the window.I held my chest from the shock. I hope I don't die before I get back home.I checked my back before moving my vehicle
LUCAS POVThe whole scene wasn't clear to me enough.I needed an explanation for all the shit that was happening. I mean, Dad would just sit there and watch these people lie against me.It is a new day and I expect everyone in the house to forget about everything that happened. I don't see myself forgetting about it very soon but I wish my parents would forget about it immediately.“I have to get to work.” I sighed.My head is not in a good state to go to work. I had stayed away from work, trying to prove some stupid points to people.My father had been silent since the day that issue was addressed. I know very well that he would talk about that, he just needs time and something to remind him of it.I got up from the bed to the kitchen as tired as I was. I could barely think of something to say to anyone.“Good morning, mom.” I greeted her with a low tone.She snubbed and continued with what she had to do. My strength wasn't enough to greet her twice or ask what the matter was.I assu
CHLOE'S POVMy mom was my savior, but that didn't last for long.I had to defend myself at some point and I had to follow my mother's rules."Let the victim defend herself." When Lucas said that, my heart sank.I was shivering already, the man wasn't frightening but his looks and body movements says it all.I don't know how observant he was but I had to be careful so that he doesn't detect the lie.After the whole shouts and screams and argument. The father came to a conclusion that didn't favour Lucas. He was annoyed at this but his father...? He is the same to everyone including his sons.Lucas didn't give up, he shouted at us and did whatever he wanted but our decision stood firm."Before I leave, this is to remind you that if you don't accept my daughter after being a traitor to her...I will call the police into this case and her father..." My mom scoffed."You wouldn't love to see his madness here." With these words we walked out.I could tell that Lucas was mad. He kept stutte
LUCAS POVIt was a pleasure to see Claire. I mean, I didn't expect to see her, but here she was anyway.She looked like one who had been running a helter-skelter to look for me. Chloe's mother made a threatening Sentence that made her almost lose control. I don't see any reason why she should be Afraid."Go home," I instructed her and I made sure she drove away before I joined them in my house. "Who do we have here?" My mother came out to welcome her supposed daughter."Hold those greetings to yourself." Chloe's mother interrupted.My mom stood there shocked; She was probably trying to process why she would act that way."You might want to have a seat mom," I said to her,I fell on the sofa and took a deep breath. "Mom, where's dad?" I asked while looking around.I found him coming downstairs."What is going on here?" My dad stepped inNow I was certain the so-called meeting should start; at least I have someone who doesn't support them in any way."Chloe came over." Her Mol pulled
CLAIRE'S POVI don't know how things were going with Lucas and that fool. I lost concentration at work, especially when he came to me in the morning and asked where I found her.He was so impatient that before I could get out of my office to meet him he was gone."Ma'am, the files you requested are here." One of the new workers said to me, I just kept staring at the papers without having in mind what I wanted to do with it."Ma'am, we have to leave with this immediately, so please, I would need you to finish with it...." I interrupted her before she finished speaking."Just leave," I said to her,"Ma'am?""Am I stuttering? I said you should leave." I raised my voice at her.I wasn't comfortable with that after some minutes but I didn't have a choice."Shit! What is going on with me?" I hit the table in anger.There was no way I would have to leave the company papers unsigned. Even when I shouted at the lady, I knew that I couldn't deny my work. I still have to do itI began with the
CHLOE'S POVI woke up with a severe headache. My head began to spin, I could barely think. My eyes were heavy, and my visions were blurry. I tried to get up but my pounding headache kept me back on the floor."Argh." I groaned.The pain was unbearable.I was in chains, my hands were tied to my back."What's happening?" I struggled to get myself free and that's when I noticed I was knocked out."What the fuck is happening?" I shouted.It took minutes before I could see clearly, Lucas was standing right in front of me."You are awake scum?" He asked.What the hell was going on? I was pissed hearing that he had to call me that."What....what do you mean by scum?" I asked him, annoyed."Are you done playing with your little whores like you?" He resigned.I didn't even get a clue of why he reigned insults at me. "What are you talking about?" I struggle to sit upright."Can you recall the last place you were?" He asked.He squatted and faced me.I thought about it, so hard to remember wh
LUCAS POVThe message sent a shock to my whole body; I couldn't move for the next few seconds that passed."Chloe?" I found myself repeating the words. I put the phone back into my pocket and looked around. I found my mom staring at me through the window."Your daughter is back, and you have to start praying for her, or you might not see her the same," I muttered and got back into the car. I drove away in anger. At first, I planned to meet Claire, but after getting the massage, I had to change the plans."I hope not to find you anywhere." I gnashed my teeth.This message was sent to me by Claire. It's early morning, and she will probably be heading for work; I hope she arrives there safely.My doubts were too much for me to ignore; I had to call you to find out what was going on."Will she ever pick up?" I threw the phone on the passenger seat.I was close to the company when she finally picked up the call."Finally." I sighed."Hel..." She didn't let me complete the greetings befo