ELLIOT'S POVI got home tired and in sharp pain. I managed to step down from my car, slowly with all the remaining strength in me, I went inside. "Cardy! Cardy!" I shouted, but no response. I know she might be angry at me and won't respond, but I am in a critical condition that needs care. I fell onto the couch, grumbling in pain and expecting Cardy to come out and hear my complaint, but I didn't see any sign of her. Struggling and dying in pain, I couldn't wait for her any more. Struggled to the kitchen and took a glass of water, as I was about to pour the water, a question crossed my mind; "What if Cardy did not come back home?" The glass fell off my hand and shattered on the floor. I managed to get to her room and found that no one was there. The room looks scattered, unlike her, she doesn't like anything dirt or keeping things abnormally. "OMG I'm doomed!" I shouted as I opened her wardrobe and found nothing inside. The pain in my body went away immediately. It felt like som
CARDY'S POVI was anxious as I hid behind the flowers, sweating in the cold weather. "OMG, OMG!" I whispered to myself as I saw them arguing amongst them. That was my first time to see Elliot so vulnerable and loyal to someone. I wondered what he got himself into. "Coward!" One of the men pushed Elliot, and he tried to regain control but fell on the floor. "Haha, haha, weak vessel." They mockingly laughed at him. I watched them argue, Elliot got into his car and didn't allow them to go with him. I became more afraid because there were no cabs within the hotel at that time. Stocked and didn't know what to do. I prayed that they see the cab so that my mind can be at rest and I will move away. My only luck was they didn't track my phone at that spot because I knew it was only through tracking that they were able to get my location. My hand trembled, sweat slowly dropping into my eyes as I tried to open my phone so that I would destroy the SIM. I tried to encourage myself to stay stro
ELLIOT'S POVSoaked in the bathtub, thinking of what life had to offer, thinking about the essence of life, how lonely life and the pain of losing someone I love. If I should go after her for love, then my life would be in a big risk, I have already done a lot of harm to her and I don't even know what her mental health might be at the moment. 48 hours given to me was already elapsing, but what could I do, oh my quest for money! I dripped out of the bathtub, I rushed to dry up my wet, dripping body so that I could meet up with Elrod and his men. I only called him to tell him that Cardy escaped, but didn't tell her how she managed to escape. I got to the almighty hall, another of judgement. This time, I had something to defend myself, only if they were going to accept it without blaming me. "You must be joking, you must really be insane. What do you mean by she escaped? Who informed her that you guys were going to the hotel?" His voice like thunder and fire as Elrod asked after telli
CARDY'S POVNow it's peace over wealth. Everything that we took the risk for, is it worth it? Where to start, where to be and how to hide my head from the bullets of the enemies were something very hard for me to do. Yes! I am in a new city now, but won't they find me? Fear became my best friend. But at that moment, depression or self blame wasn't in the list of what I should do. I have to make sure my father is alive, how do I do that?Who do I call and tell them about my story and get help? If I become depressed, my father might end up dying and I will die too. Yes! Some things around us might be an obstacle, an agent of death sent to destroy someone. But being depressed is a choice, it's you giving room for the agent to penetrate and win you. I am a fighter and I will fight to save my father and his legacy. I can't compare my physical strength to whomever they might be, but I will do it. All I had to focus on was finding out where my father is, who kidnapped him and what they wan
CARDY'S POVI couldn't move out because I was so ashamed. Goosebumps all over my body. But, does it matter? He only saw it but didn't touch me, and he can't either. Though he was cute, I considered him an idiot for doing something very stupid. Even as I left there, I dressed up and watched him stand there without looking away. "I wish I could just shout at him to leave that place." I said in my mind. Someone came out, it was a girl but dressed as a nanny. Maybe she is his nanny, that means he must have had a lot to do with her since he can stay from his apartment and watch me in my bathroom, talk more of whom he shares the same space with. The girl slowly held his hand. "Perhaps they want to perform a romantic show. Nonsense!" I sighed and turned to leave, but my eyes cut something. The girl held his hand and helped him to move. Is he blind? Possibly, or he was involved in an accident. I couldn't stop blaming myself for accusing him falsely. But why blame myself when I haven't co
ELLIOT'S POV"Boss, from the information we gathered, it seems like she is no longer in this city." One of my boys reviewed it. If that is true, this game is tougher than I thought. I paced around, thinking of what to do. I have got enough men that would work with me and find Cardy. Everyone needed is in the team. I can't even say I am still looking for Cardy because of that evil man. I love her, I want to be with her. How did I even let such a wonderful gift that came to me in disguise slip away?"How did you know that?" I asked him, he smiled and moved forward. "Sir, you employed me for this job because I can do it. And I am doing my job, boss." He boosted, but I didn't have anything to say to him. Of course, he is doing his job. He cleared his throat and continued, "A friend of mine told me he has seen the face once. She booked a ride from their company, and he was the driver that drove her to a certain city." I was kinda relieved at that point because everything has become ea
ELLIOT'S POVOh! Just as I predicted. He worked up to me majestically with anger eating up his expression. "My boys and I are not working for your selfish desires any more. Fuck you! Fuck your crazy evil boss!" He said angrily and hit me on the chest. If I should retaliate, that might be the last day I will be in existence. They called for their driver, I couldn't leave until their car arrived and they left. One thing that I was grateful for, they came with me. If not, I don't know how to start explaining myself to them. I felt so bad and used at that moment, but did I have an option? No!I have to hit the ground running till I find Cardy and keep her safe from all this shits happening. But my movement will be after I clean myself up from the blood stains. I got home and soaked myself in the bathtub with warm water. That was one of my hobbies, a way I used to calm my body, even though it couldn't calm my spirit. The only person that could do that, is nowhere to be found. Even thou
CARDY'S POVStaying with my blind neighbour has been great fun. His kind words, sense of humour, only that he couldn't see my face and practise his words. I still wondered why a rich, handsome man like him would be blind. I want to ask him, but how do I go about that? Would he even answer me? Maybe it might get him annoyed, so I prefer to leave things the way they are if my mouth allows me. Whenever I am with him, I can't keep quiet, I will start talking and telling him stories. Is that love?I can't tell because everything is happening very fast. But if I should develop feelings, I will quench it unless he confesses first. I can't beg anyone to love me. And he might be of help in search of my father. I believe he has enough money, and he will know people that will help me out. I sat at a corner and observed him, very cute, calm and collected. That was another moment in my life that I have been genuinely happy with any stress. "Oh damn, I haven't had my bath." I stood up and went t
After some weeks, Elrod found out where Cardy was and who kidnapped her. He started sending his men to spy on the building, little did they know that Derek was monitoring them through a secret camera. Derek couldn't take it anymore, so he sent his men to hunt down the fools galavanting around his premises, which they did without wasting any time. After a cunning spy that was working for Derek brought information to him about Elrod and all his movements and plans. Derek sent his men out to attack Elrod, and that was when he made the greatest mistake of his life, which cost him a lot. After the killing of Elrod's cabinet, Elrod escaped and started making findings about who Derek was, where he came from, and everything he needed to know so that he would know how to strike.Elrod found out where Derek's family was. His wife and two kids. Elrod kidnapped them all, thinking he would get some information from them. "I don't know who Derek Tate is. I never come across that I need to talk
CARDY'S POVI didn't know where they brought me, because my eyes and mouth were tied. Struggling to breathe at the same thinking if I will make it alive. This was a moment I never wished to experience. My dad was kidnapped, and the kidnapper still didn't leave me, what do they actually want, because there was no one left to pay the ransom. Could it be my father's mistress? She once threatened to take everything that belongs to my father when my father ended their relationship. I wasn't only worried about myself and my father, my greatest concern was my lover, my joy giver, the only one I feel so safe around, Eric! Where could he be? Where have they taken him to? "Hey you! Untie her eyes." The voice said and I heard the step approaching me. That is very familiar, is that not Derek? Where am I? That can't be anyone else except him. As I thought about that, the moment unfolded before me, my eyes were untied. What my eyes saw was more than I can comprehend. The first person my eyes wen
ELLIOT'S POVFor days we arrived in the city where the driver told me he dropped Cardy. We have Searched everywhere that we could, but no sign of her. Is she really alive? What has happened to her? I couldn't get my mind to hold on to something, but my instinct kept on telling me that she wasn't fine. "If anything should happen to her, I will blame myself." I softly said, not knowing that Violetta heard me. "I have said this so many times, you better fight for your life rather than fighting for someone that might wake up and leave one day." She sighed after her statement. I felt her words, but is not enough reason to stop fighting to get back whom I have put in so much pain. I have to make it up to her, the fact that I have developed this undying love for her, would even make me go the extra mile. Either good or bad, I will make sure she will return to me safely. After a lot of searching with some security agents who started putting out her photo as missing. We later received in
CARDY'S POV"Eric, you have done a lot for me. You have changed a lot about me. I can boldly say, loving you is the best decision I have ever made. I want to love you, I want to be by your side, I want to hold your hands even in the darkest moments." I confessed to him, he got choked and started coughing all of a sudden. I hurriedly jumped out of the bed to get him water. As I came back with the water, I heard him on the phone saying; "everything is under control, it won't take long." As I opened the door, he stopped. "Who was that?" I inquired with a soft voice."Business partner.""Business partner?" I asked confusingly, because I have never heard him making any call concerning his business. He was always telling me that his ex took everything from him. I gave him the water, he refused and told me that he was okay. I became worried at that point. What could be going on? What is happening to him that he doesn't want to share with me?I slowly rubbed his back and asked; "Are you hi
ELLIOT'S POV"Sometimes, this whole situation looks like an illusion." I thought to myself. I am getting tired of everything, because I am so frustrated. What is the assurance that I'm going to right my wrongs? What if I fail? What could Violetta's game put me into? All stuck in my head, processing them was so difficult that I couldn't concentrate. I already had my plans, but how would I carry them out without involving a second party? What can I do in this situation, hmm!!!"Hey man!" Violetta tapped me from the back as she came outside in the cold night."You have been so cold since we came back from your boss's place. What is the problem?" She inquired, shifting closer to me with her half naked dress. I kept quiet for some moment without saying anything. I turned to her, our eyes met, I sighed and looked away. "I have got myself into what I will consume." I said, and she let out a deep breath, "hmm!!!""You are in already, we shouldn't be talking about that. We should be talking
DEREK TATE"You bastard, you have the guts to shoot me?" I screamed in pain as the bullet scratched my ear. I held my bleeding ear as I hid at a corner. He saw that I was in pain, so he decided to use the opportunity and run away, little did he know that his doom was waiting for him. The sound of the gun highlighted, I stood up from the floor. Stone stood there, I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing. Ava lying lifeless on the floor. I thought she shot Stone, but the reverse was the case. I got pissed, groaning in pain and anger. Stone laughed at me, his voice echoed as everywhere was quiet. He ran into the car to leave, I shot the two tires but he still tried to drive the car away. I couldn't hold myself back, I didn't want to kill him at first, because if I kill him, I might not know where he kept the man who is so precious to me. He will definitely pay for what he did. I let him go.I carried Ava's dead body. It is a huge list because she is one the smartest amongst all. I
DEREK TATE"You don't talk while I am talking. Bastard." I scolded him. He stood like a watered evening flower, his head bent on the floor. Do I care about his facial expressions? Absolutely no. Get your damn job done and stop complaining. This is a plan that we have been on for weeks, and he is yet to come up with a good strategy. I already know what to do, but I can't tell you what to do, and you will expect me to still pay you, you better die than be alive. "Boss! I know what to do." Hr fearfully said, his voice isn't even loud enough, because he knows what I do to people that doesn't go with my rules. I smirked, looking at him snobbishly. What does he have to offer? What is inside his dirty head if not how to arrange women for me all the time, he can never fail on that. "Come." I signalled him. As he approached me, I gave him a slap that would rearrange his brain so that he would be wise. I am not the type that has the time to say too many words because of something. I prefer
ELLIOT'S POV"I warned you about this, but you wouldn't listen. Now see what we are going to face, I can't fathom why you want to put me into trouble." I lamented but looking at her face, she seemed less concerned. What could even be going on in her mind right now?"Mmm… Elliot, this is what we are going to do…..""We? Another disaster? Why would I listen to the crap you are about to utter now?" I questioned, gnashed my teeth, and hit the steering three times. "Remember, we rented the car." "Are you worried about the car or are you worried about our ugly situation?" My voice was getting higher studies every word that was said, but she was calm. All I know is she is going to get us into more trouble. "Can you just keep quiet? You act less like the man you look like." "Is that supposed to be a compliment?" "Figure it out yourself." She said, her facial expression became so bad. Only if she knows what we are going to face, she will start smiling rather than wearing this long face."
ELLIOT'S POVLife has taken its ugly turn at me once again. What offence have I committed that might warrant this punishment from nature. I feel like I am being cheated by nature in all ramifications. I haven't got home for two days now. I am here sustaining pain from the bullet. Not only that, but I nearly lost my life because I made a very stupid move. Now I don't even know what they might have done to the photo. My heart is beating so fast like I ran a marathon. I pulled the trigger on him, and he died at the spot, which I don't regret. All I regret is making them see me and putting me in this condition. As I shot him, they came after me, but I already jumped out through the window. I was shot when I got to the gate, about to open and run away. The bullet flew like an angry bird and perched on my hand, but I didn't stop. They didn't stop, either, they chased after me. I ran till I couldn't see anyone. I was dying in pain until someone saved me. A beauty goddess with a golden he