Diego's arms enveloped Candy as they prepared for sleep, cherishing their heavenly moments together."Hubby?" Candy's voice was soft as she trailed her fingers across his smooth chest, nestled in his embrace."Hmm?""Could you tell me a story?" she asked, her head resting against his arm.Diego looked down at her, pondering for a moment before responding in his deep voice, "Would you like me to read you a book?""That's not it... I just want to hear one from you," Candy replied, hoping he understood her. She reached up, tucking loose strands of hair behind her ear as she waited for his response."Alright," he said, a hint of amusement in his tone, eliciting a smile from Candy."Once, there was a six-year-old boy who lived happily with his parents. He came from a rich home, so his life was perfect with no flaws. This boy had a talent for music; he played piano mostly during his leisure times. Unfortunately for him, his father disapproved."Candy's face dropped a little. "But why?""His
Candy's eyes were already teared up. Why does life have to be so cruel to the little boy? First, his dream was taken away, then his mother was abused, and lastly, he was in danger."What happened to him? Please tell me he didn't die," Candy whispered, desperate to hear his answer. Diego's narration felt real as if he was present."After struggling and screaming for help, he got lucky when a woman whose husband was a firefighter passed by. That was how he was saved," he concluded.Candy breathed out in relief. "That was intense. What happened next?""It's late already, sleep," he kissed her forehead."But what about the remaining part? I really want to know what happened to the boy," she pouted. The man kissed her lips, muting her."I'll tell you everything later, it's late already," he said gently. Candy felt her tired eyes closing. She wrapped her arms around him tighter and slept off that way.For a long while, Diego stayed motionless as he stared at the ceiling, drowned in his own
"You've got to be kidding me," Candy mumbled after hearing the shit Mr. Henry had said to Diego over the phone."You're his father's closest friend, why are you doing this? What the hell do you want from him?" Candy asked gritting her teeth."I'm just going to teach him a lesson for looking down on me. Something his father dares not to. I'll either kill you or his best friend. That way he'll learn," Mr. Henry spoke leaning close."Let Jameson go!" Jackie's voice sounded beside Candy."Oh, you're awake," Henry smirked. Jackie had actually passed out in fear and had woke hearing Mr. Henry planning to hurt either Jameson."Jameson did nothing to you beside, he really need help. He fucking bleeding!" Jackie face contorted in fear. Candy eyes widened."Then I should kill your sister," Mr. Henry asked. Jackie shifted her gaze to Candy and bit down her lips."You shouldn't have come," Jackie muttered."I can't just leave you here with this asshole," Candy said, then got hit on the face by Mr
"Let him go," Diego demanded, his gaze cold."Haha, funny. You're the cold new dude in school, right? Better mind your business...""This is my business. Now let him go," Diego spoke again, his voice colder than before.The one who seemed to be the leader walked towards Diego and smirked."Would you like to join him?" he asked."I'm afraid your bones won't be intact if I do. Now leave with your crew while I'm being nice," Diego stated, and the boy scoffed. He tried punching Diego, but that turned out to be his wildest mistake.Diego twisted his arm and flung him to the floor. Dropping his bag, he stepped on the boy's shoulder and pulled his arm hard, dislocating his joint.The boy's scream rent the area. Letting him go, Diego faced the others, who were all shaking in fear."Boo!" Diego exclaimed, and the other boys scurried away. Even the one with the broken shoulder stood and left in tears.Diego turned his gaze to Jameson, who tried to stand. He ignored him and began to leave, but J
**Years Ago**"I don't think I can until I repay you," young Jameson said. "With my life," he added, and Diego frowned."Stop saying nonsense and fuck off. Should I break your bones too?" Diego glared."No, you won't," Jameson chuckled. Diego's face loosened a little, and he stared closely at Jameson's face."Have we met?" Diego's question caught him off guard."Not really," Jameson replied."You're the boy from the hospital," Diego cut in. He had seen Jameson when he was rushed into the hospital when he regained consciousness for a second. Diego added, "I knew I knew you from somewhere.""Ha," Jameson scratched his head awkwardly. "Can we be friends then?""No," Diego replied firmly and began to walk away."Why?""You'll die.""Aww, so you care about me.""No, I don't!" Diego snapped at him. "You don't owe me anything. Don't make me regret saving you back there. Maybe I should have left the boys to beat you up.""But you didn't. I'm stuck with you, bro.""Don't call me that.""You hu
However, Diego was seated amidst dead bodies, surrounded by blood, as he listened to the fast-approaching footsteps of the other men.They all appeared from a distance and halted in fear upon seeing the scene."Glad you're here—" Diego stood up slowly. "My anger ain't settled yet.""Shoot!" one of them ordered. Diego immediately held up one of the dead bodies, blocking the bullets from reaching him. He walked quickly towards them and shot the first man in the mouth. Dropping the body, he hit the next man who tried to shoot and slashed his throat with a knife.His moves were fast and deadly. They wondered if this billionaire was actually human. The last man standing turned out to be Kelvin, Natalie's assistant.Diego smirked and shot Kelvin four times in the arm, nearly severing it. His scream echoed through the place, his head spinning from the intense pain."Nice to meet you again," Diego growled, pinning Kelvin's neck to the wall, choking him."Please, spare me," Kelvin begged."Onl
Diego slowly stepped out of the place, the curious gaze of others settled on him except Yazmine, who had passed out from the shocking news and was taken by the nurse, Aiden following them.Candy's heart shattered seeing Diego's look."Jameson is alive now," Diego announced, his gaze devoid of emotion. The doctor had explained why Jameson's situation seemed to worsen... Sickle cell anemia...For a moment, they all didn't believe Diego until the doctor stepped out and said the same thing."He'll be transferred to his ward after a while," the doctor stated and left.Others breathed out in relief at the news. Jackie burst into another round of tears. Only she knew how much those words affected her. She would have blamed herself forever!"He'll be fine now," Candy whispered to Jackie, hugging her."I'm so glad," Jackie's voice croaked.Diego stepped further, walking past them. Candy's eyes never left him."I'll stay with her; you should go to him," Phoenix stepped forward and spoke."Thank
After an hour, Diego's car arrived at an unknown place. It was quiet and far from the main city. He stopped and walked towards a small building, his hands tucked into his pockets.Entering the dimly lit building, Diego headed straight to a room. As he pushed the door open, his eyes settled on a figure.The man's hands were tied tightly together above his head, his feet not touching the ground as he groaned in pain. His breathing was labored, and he was half-naked.Mr. Henry lifted his gaze to Diego, his lips trembling from the hellish pain he had endured throughout the night."Hmm, I was expecting to see him dripping in blood," Diego frowned, casting a cold glance at the man seated in the corner."I'm sorry, boss," the man quickly apologized."Leave," Diego ordered, and the man bowed before stepping out."Diego, please, son. This is just a misunderstanding..."Mr. Henry's words were cut short by the loud screeching sound of a metal chair being dragged on the floor. The sound stopped,