CLAIRE'S POVAfter the rejection, I thought it would be a good way for Chloe to just send me out of the basement, but unfortunately, that was the worst day and the beginning of my torture. Chloe did what she had in mind for a long time. I'm sure she was just looking for a way to express it. The more I kept talking it annoyed her, she would throw punches at me and do all sorts of things that would hurt meChloe came back for me angrily. She didn't even give me a chance to say anything; the little time I had to say something, I don't know what made me spit out some of the things I did."Argh!" I held my stomach tight.The pain was too much, I received a beating that I hadn't gotten in my life. I can not explain how I feel right now. I just wanted to get out of here."Help.." I managed to call out but there was no point in doing that.No one would answer me and no one would hear.I rubbed my body on the floor trying to get to the gates. I felt sharp pains while doing this; I immediatel
LUCAS POVI got to her house and knocked once and she Opened the door. It was a good thing that I got to see her at home because I wasn't patient enough to wait for anyone. “Where is she?” I asked with a frown.That was when I noticed that she was sweating like someone who was battling on a bed.“Why so much sweat?”“Were you having fun again with one of your harlots?” I scoffed.She didn't say a word. She was just staring at me like I fell from somewhere and she didn't recognize me.“You can't talk?” I furrowed my eyebrow.“What are you doing here?” She finally spoke up but in anger.“Finally saying something, but you are saying what I don't want to hear.” I tried to get myself into the house.“What are you doing? You aren't invited.” She tried to stop me from getting in.“I didn't ask for your permission to get in. Did I?” I bent my neck to a corner and twitched.Her hands got weak, and she had no choice but to let me. I got into the house and sniffed the smell of everything.“Wher
Priscilla's povI was busy with the things I had to do, Mr Lucas had not been In the company for how many days. He was running the Company but not visible, I was the one who did everything.“Please you all should try and submit your files for cross-checks today. I will need to hand over everything to Mr Lucas.” I announced it to the workers in the company.They sighed and began murmuring things that they could hear and not me. I was not interested in hearing what they had to say. I had a lot of things to handle.I left the office to check on other things and make sure they were in order. That was when I saw Lucas bringing back Charles. My jaw dropped, what was happening?“Take him inside.” He instructed me once he got to the door.Charles wasn't looking very strong and ready to work. “Ohh,” I held him immediately as he was about to fall.“I'm fine, just feeling dizzy.” He said to me and took my hands off slightly.“You are fine?” I scoffed.“He is fine but not strong for any pressur
CHLOE'S POVLucas is such an idiot. He did things that I didn't expect him to do even when I tried to act normal with him.He was so obsessed with Claire that whatever I said was like noise to his hearings.“Or maybe she just left you with the child to have fun.” I walked close to him.He was not ready to accept the bitter truth. He got so angry when I told him this and twisted my wrist. I was so mad at him, but it was pointless because he would still do what he wished without thinking about me.I shouted and wailed for him to leave me, but I was making more noise, and everything I did was just a sign that I needed more. When he got to release me, I felt a wave of rage all over my body. For a second I could just stab him with a dagger if I could. I told him to leave the house but that was just like telling him to stay more. While I was trying to deal with Lucas, another group of people came."You guys are after my life." I scoffed.They are Lucas workers, one of them, the hacker was
CLAIRE'S POV"Claire! Claire!! Claire!!!" I could hear Chloe calling my name.Even if I was to answer her I know it was not for something reasonable. I would reserve the energy to shout when I am ready to get out of here."Where is she?" I could feel how Lucas was boiling from here. I know very well that he won't leave until he sees me."I need to think of a way to alert them. Mm." I looked up in thought.I raised my palms to wipe my bloody mouth, but on second thought, I wanted Lucas to believe that she did this to me.He would still believe even if he didn't get to see but seeing it is different."Did you hear her answer? No." She kept ranting."Bitch. She knows that I am weak and that's why she chose to use that strategy." I gnashed my teeth.If anger could break chains, the chain on my leg would have been broken by now. I was filled with so much rage that all I could think of was killing someone."Lucas, don't leave please. Feel my presence." I sobbed when I heard Chloe threatenin
LUCAS POV"I'm going to leave this place," I shouted in anger."Oh well, I will be very much pleased. Please leave." She rolled her eyes and gestured for me to leave.When Charles and Priscilla appeared here, I knew within me that nothing would make me leave this house without Claire in my arms.She was the reason I came here and I'm not going back without her. Charles complained of how the signal was strong, and I believed him; I believed everything he said."Chloe, why are you acting so stupid. You know, even if you hide her, I would not get to look at you for a minute." I scoffed.She bent her neck a bit and smiled. "But you'll look for a second.""Fuck you." I cursed."Get out.." She shouted.We argued for a long time. I was tired of waiting without receiving any positive things from her. I flared up and shook the whole thing in the sitting room"What are you doing? I bought those things costly." She lamented.If she wasn't going to show where Claire was exactly, then I would keep
CHLOE'S POVJust when I was arguing with Lucas and his crew, Claire made a loud noise that attracted everyone. I tried to make a noise so they would think I was the one, but she struck again.All my efforts to convince them that they were hearing things were in vain. No one wants to listen to me.This triggered Lucas to begin the search. The so-called hacker of a boy was so hungry to use his new iPad. All the words I said to him so that he would get annoyed was like watering a basket. He did it more and didn't feel anything for it "I wished you died during the car accident." Mumbled in my clenched lips.They got into the search and Lucas was the last to leave the room. He gave me a very quick notice that I am very sure he is serious about.I was afraid but still chose to act like I wasn't moved. I laughed and sipped the wine in my hands.If there was anyone I wanted to take down, it was Charles. He was the one who had the easier way to find Claire; I wished I could just strangle him
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
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