PaybackChloe’s POVI walked out of Lucas’s house remembering the distasteful glance he had given me, I will make him pay. I clench my fists in annoyance,“Such humiliation all because of that stupid girl! Arrgghh!” With trembling hands, I opened my phone and I brought out my phone. I’m not going to let a mere bitch ruin my love life. “Mother.” The moment the call went through, I did not hesitate to strike while the iron was hot. “Yes, Chloe dear. How have you been? How’s Lucas?” Tears welled in my eyes thinking about our last moments.“Mother, Lu-, Lucas, he’s with another woman.” I tried to control myself but I just couldn’t hold it in. I was trembling, and tears were flowing freely from my eyes. I didn’t even care that I was on the road. “What?! Chloe, don’t spit nonsense. You can’t believe the media with all their rubbish, okay?” “No mother, I saw it with my own eyes. He, he even carried her son. Mother, you know Lucas has always been indifferent to people apart from me, that
Eddie’s POVMeeting Chloe“That bastard! The moment I leave this hospital, I will cut his limbs into two! I swear to God almighty.” I gritted my teeth, annoyance burning in my chest. “You should find a way to get to his girlfriend, I hear that they are no longer together. She seems to be quite the case. You know, the type we’re looking for to …finish that bastard once and for all.” Jack said, his legs crossed on each other. He was in a better case than me, apparently,y, and got back to his feet just six hours after some prescriptions. And I, I was here writhing in pain on this bed. The poison had slipped alloverf my body, and the doctors couldn’t get all of the poison out, so I was stuck here in this hospital recuperating. As if things were not bad enough, the toxins in the poison would only become worse as the day came; I now had just ten years to live on this Earth. Thanks to that stupid bastard. “Before I leave this Earth, I will take him down or we will both go down together. Bu
Claire’s POV Danger“I would go back to Lucas but only after I show him that I am worthy enough to be his mother’s child. I will show all of them that I am fit to be his wife.” My hands were shaking but determination was brewing in my heart. I was going to get my son. By all costs. I would get him. “But first, I, I need a new house. I don’t have anyone or any pl, place.” I stared around in silence. I had no friends, and I tried my best to keep Brian private. “My PA.” I breathed a sigh of relief, and I quickly walked to her place. I needed to rest and sort myself out. I picked up my phone, and I dialled her phone, praying desperately she would pick up. “Hello, good day ma’am.” She sounded panicked like she was being rushed but I was in no mood to care. “Are you at home? Now?” I ignored her greeting and I walked gradually to her place. “Yes, no, I mean, I’m on my way out.” I furrowed my eyebrows at her frantic responses. Something was happening. “What’s going on?” “A little fam
Jack’s POVKidnapping Claire“Whoa. They’re scared, aren’t they?” I flicked the lights on ready to enjoy another show. The one I had planned to enjoy in the morning, all thanks to that junk, was destroyed, and we both landed up in the hospital. “Jack! What do you want?! For you to stoop so low, you even threatened my employee, how dare you?!” She was shaking and shouting but fear was written all over her. “Threaten your employee? You must be mistaken here, ma’am. I don’t threaten people.” I walked close to her, excited at how wide her eyes had gone. “How? You betrayed me?” She stared at her PA’s face hoping to receive an answer. How pathetic. “And most importantly, that’s not your employee.” I dragged my gun along the walls, gradually getting ready to return all the hits I had suffered earlier today. “You, who are you? Explain yourself? How did you, what’s going on?” She shakes her head as if that’s going to hold her from receiving the pain I intend to inflict on her. “That’s go
Eddie’s POVWithdraw“Have you called the damn bastard Lucas?” I wheel in myself on my wheelchair seething in pain. I comfort myself telling myself I will soon return the pain, an eye for an eye. “Ed? Eddie?” Claire was shivering; heavy beads of sweat dropped from her face and her neck. “Thank your God your silly man managed to get me on these chairs. You’ll be on your knees giving me some satisfaction.” Just thinking about it makes me rock hard. She was very lucky, but luck doesn’t always come. “I would rather die than let you.” One of my men silenced her with a hot, dirty slap. I smirked, and I turned to look at Chloe; there she was, shivering and quivering; she had seen how I manhandled one of our experiments on this wheelchair. She sure was scared. I never had it in my mind to harm any of them,m but I intended to inflict fear on Chloe so it wouldn’t be a problem getting her to work for us. At this point, she would do everything we told her to. The life of her career was in ou
Lucas’s POVRescue“Shit!” Anger coarses through every path of my veins. If only I let her stay, if I had just ignored her for a tiny second, I wouldn’t be here. I pick up my phone to call the police, and I stop. Bringing the police to him would be the same as angering a madman. I pace to and fro trying to think of a solution. My mind is messed up and I can’t seem to accommodate any tangible thoughts. I take a deep breath and I go ahead to dial the police. “Mr Lucas, if she has not gone missing for more than twenty-four hours, our policy forbids us from attending to cases like hers.” My eyes go red as their words sink in my ears. I stare at the location on my phone. I have no choice. “Brian,” I mutter in a whisper, and I quickly call my men. My hands are shaking and I try my best to act as calm as I should. “Report to my house immediately.” I clear my throat aware that pain is telling in my throat. I open my wardrobe and I throw in all of my portable guns in my pockets. “We have v
Eddie’s POVWrithing AgonyI stand there, my heart beating faster than usual. I expected Claire to run to Lucas like her life depended on it which now it did. But here, she was walking one step at a time. “Common now, for the love of Christ, pick the damn pace stupid!” My hands are shaking, if anything happened to Claire, Lucas would not spare a second thought in finishing me. That I know for sure. “If anything happens to her, consider yourself dead.” His cheeks tighten and I hurriedly signal my men.“Claire, please, I beg of you, don’t do this, please. Fine, you can come back home, please. Don’t do this, please. Think about Brian. I beg of you please.” His voice becomes hoarse and his eyes turn red. “I will not allow them to keep mocking you like this, Lucas; I will die now and put an end to all of this. I’m sorry.” Her tears made her eyes glitter so bright, and anger burned in me, realizing she was not mine. “If only you made the right choice and just accepted me rather than thi
CLAIRE'S POVBeing put in such a risky thing for anyone to do, Eddie went too far and I knew that this was Chloe's plan. I could feel myself gradually accepting that I would not make it. I didn't see any reason to let Lucas save me, when I could just end everything and let the whole matter die.The whole game was over but I know that was not the end, Eddie would never want to be seen weak. So, he'd consider a way of taking his revenge."Mommy!!" Brain ran to me and embraced me.My heart melted and tears dropped out of my eyes when he touched me. This was someone I wanted to leave a few minutes ago because of some pain that I could deal with ."How are you doing my boy?" I held his head tight and fondled his hair."I miss you mom. You just left without letting me know of your location." He made his voice so tiny that I could tell he had cried."Mommy is back, there is no need to worry about where we went." I held him tight.This Time I kissed him on the forehead and released him. Luca
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