TAYLOR MACKENZIEWhen we got outside, I knew Thompson was boiling over. He grabbed me by the arm and made me face him. "What in the world are you doing?""What do you mean?""You want to kill my child?""Give me one good reason why I shouldn't. You've treated me like shit, did you realize you punched me so hard, so fucking hard? I won't lie, I wished I had lost the child. Unfortunately I didn't, do you even know how it hurts when you doubt me, when you hit me. I cannot have your child when you don't treat me well, that's the problem.""You don't get a say in that.""And you don't get a say in what I do with this child, I could kill it, and equally kill myself, what would you do to me? Burn my corpse? I wouldn't feel a thing." "What...do you want?""Make me your wife, if I have to birth this child, I need some sort of significance, I won't meddle in your personal life and whatever you wish to you, I just need that title, that status." Mayor was quiet for a while. "Fine, if that's wha
TAYLOR MACKENZIEWe stood before the grave of Sharon, clad in black attires as we paid our last respect to her. On a normal day, I wouldn't even bother to be here, but considering I was a suspect according to Mark, I needed to pretend to care.Gerald approached us and gave a simple smile. "I'm glad you made it." Mayor offered a comforting smile. "I am sorry for your loss, she was a woman of bright spirit.""I know," Gerald said. "It's so sad," he looked at me and I faked smiled."I'm sorry for your loss, Gerald. She was a wonderful woman," I sympathized."Wonderful you say? You both didn't quite have a good chat for starters. I wonder how you seem to know about her in that way, unless you both met in secret."Both men looked at me, I smiled inwardly, they were trying to make me say something they'd use to being me down. I looked at Mayor, he really was a lair, he'd never trust me. Anyways a promise is a promise and he'd surely keep it, I assure him that. "You're right, Gerald. Sharo
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Should I proceed?"My lips parted and I wanted to say yes, I needed the feeling of his lips one mine, I needed it more than anything. I didn't give him a reply and sealed my lips in his. He took it as a go ahead sign and moved his hand to my waist, pulling me close. His hands were just on my back, my neck and in my head I wanted his hand to do more, why wouldn't he touch me properly.I broke the kiss and pushed him away. "Stop," I said, my voice hoarse from the simple contact."Did I do something wrong?" He asked."Yes...I mean no.." it was weird, how could I tell him I wanted him to touch me in the right places, how could I tell him I was soaking wet just because of the kiss we shared, the kiss that wasn't forceful or possessive as I had been subjected to all my life."You okay?" He asked."Yes, just.. leave me alone," I inhaled, moving back.He rubbed both hands together and stared at me. "Remember when you asked me if I wanted closure? I do, now."I raised a brow.
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI turned around and that was when I saw him, I strange man on black, a black mask covered his face leaving only his eyes but that wasn't what scared me. He was pointing a gun at me and that was what scared me. I took a step backwards and his grip on the gun tightened. "Who are you? What do you want from me?"He didn't answer and something in me told me he'd shoot. "You've got the wrong person, I'm telling you.""Taylor Mackenzie, I'm very sure I got the right person."Fuck. He knew my name. I turned around and ran, whether or not he'd kill me, I made a run for it. He shot and I waited for the impact but it didn't come, he probably must have missed. I tried using the cars to dodge him but when a bullet hit the ground very close to my shoe, I tripped.I fell on the ground and sat up immediately, curling myself together. "Don't hurt me, please.."He walked close and bent down to me. "I was warning up, what makes you think I'd miss."My heart missed a beat, he was messin
TAYLOR MACKENZIEImmediately I arrived at the hall, my eyes scanned the whole place before it landed on Thompson, talking with Gerald and some other men. Without thinking I rushed to their side and immediately took Thompson's hand.All eyes turned to me and he was about complaining when he saw the blood on my hand. "What happened."I glared at Gerald before answering him. "I was attacked, Mark was shot, he's bleeding in the parking lot, he needs immediate medical attention.""Are you okay?" He asked, placing his hands on my shoulders and checking me. "I'm.. fine, it's just Mark, he's...""The baby?""It's fine but Mark isn't, he-""Enough about Mark," he said."W...what?""Mark's a servant, it's good he saved your life but this is an auspicious occasion, I cannot leave to attend to my guard.""He took a bullet that was meant for me..""Because it's his job. Oh Taylor, drop all these, it isn't good for the baby.""What?" Tears filled my eyes. "Mark has been there with us, how can you
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"He can't," one countered."Excuse me?""He's not trained well, he can't handle..""I want him to come with me, you all can stay here and make sure nothing bad gets in, we can only get hurt if you don't do your job outside by watching." With that, I walked inside the mall and he followed. I headed to the female's toilet and when I got there, I stopped."I think I'll wait here," he said.I didn't answer and entered inside, once I saw it was empty, I opened the door and dragged him inside. I slammed him against the wall and he gasped. I immediately removed his body camera and smashed it against the wall."What the-""Shut up!""Thompson will kill me if I lost it.""Shut up and listen to me. You're going to answer all my questions accurately and I'll let you go, else don't even dream of it. Am I clear?" I asked. He nodded in fright."Good. What is your name?""Em.. Jayden Royce.""Where are you from and how did you start working for Thompson.""You don't understand, they
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI watched as the guards carried royce into the van and we drove home. They were stealing glances at me and I wondered if there was anything wrong with my explanation. I told them I was attacked by a rapist in the female restroom and he came to help me but ended up being beaten up.I smiled and looked away, I'm sure Thompson's men were doing his bidding because of a person he's held hostage, a person or people dear to them. We arrived at the mansion and I headed straight to my room, I needed a shower to wash out the blood stains that were on my hands and clothes. After I was done, I settled on the bed, thinking. Lots of things were starting to make sense, I was slowly uncovering Thompson's hidden business. He traffics people, he's a monster and I would so end him. A knock came on my door and I sat up, looking at Thompson walk in.He stared at me for a while before folding his arms. "What exactly did you do to Jayden.""Jayden? And who is that?""Don't play with me Ta
TAYLOR MACKENZIEFive months later and I am standing in front of a mirror, staring at my reflection in a beautiful white gown. Deep inside, I didn't know if this wedding had any importance to Thompson or not but the fact that it played a huge role in my revenge journey was enough for me. I walked down the aisle to meet him with a smile people would think came from my heart. However, that was a smile of vengeance, a smile of my winning over him. Mark had gotten better and I told him about Jayden, he was skeptical at first but after carrying out some investigation, he found out he wasn't a threat. Now it was I, Samantha, Jayden and Mark, our circle was building. Oh, did I forget Asher who was seven months already.I got close to Thompson, he took my hands and we faced the priest. The priest started and we said our vows, kissed each other and now I was eventually Taylor Volkov. The ride back was quiet as I was alone in the car, Thompson said he'd be joining me soon but I knew it was a l
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Taylor.. Taylor can you hear me."My eyes opened. Although my vision was still a blur, I recognized the voice, it was Mark's."Mark, what happened?" I asked, seating up."We crashed, but we're fine. We've gotten away from them." My vision came back and that was when I saw him. He was bleeding from the side of his head, the blood flowing down his face."Mark! Oh my God, what happened to you?""Taylor, I'm fine. We called for help, they'll be here soon.""What about your wounds," I raised my hand to touch him but he caught them in his. "I said I'm fine.""You don't look fine, you-" I stopped when the sound of an approaching vehicle drew close. The door opened and Jayden rushed down with another boy who was nineteen years old, his name was Steve. "What happened to you, boss?"Mark helped me up and took my hand. "I said I'm fine."Once we were in the car, I checked myself out, I didn't sustain any injury, I was all neat but he was wounded, he even had a bullet wound.
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Stay away from me, it's all your fault, it's your fault they took my baby.""Taylor...""I hate you, leave me to die, what do you care!"He lowered his gaze. "Just..let me hold you, please."Tears filled my eyes. "Get away from me, please," I wept."Asher isn't dead."I looked at him. "What?""Remember what I told you about standing and waiting until he strikes? I knew he'd try to harm Asher so I had a plan, a cover.""What? Why didn't you tell me, why did you keep me in the dark, why did you push me away.""It was for a reason, Mayor was watching the entire time, he was paying close attention to us. We had to be careful."I cleaned my tears. "So, my baby's alive?""Yes, so please.. let me hold you, let me console you."I looked at him, tears flowing from my eyes. "Please, hold me."He nodded and came closer, embracing me in his arms. I held onto him. Crying my eyes out, this was hard for me, I couldn't do it without Mark, he always came up with something, he always
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Let go off me!" I shouted but Gerald joined, dragging me into the house. "Let me go! Someone help me! Please.""No one is coming to help you Taylor, if you don't shut your mouth, we might both have different rounds with you until we're okay," Gerald chuckled."Let me go please...let me go!" They didn't, instead, they pushed me into a room. I stood to my feet, looking around for an escape route but that was clearly impossible. They began undoing their shorts and that was when it dawned on me, they were going to rape me, each of them. My cries were a deafening screech when a glass vase was broken on Gerald's head. Thompson turned and I saw it was Genny, the nanny."I am sorry Sir, I didn't know it was you two, I thought it was a stranger.""You old hag," Thompson brought out his gun and shot her. The echo of the gunshot filled the whole place. He glared at me before looking at Gerald who was unconscious on the ground. "Guards!" He shouted and his men arrived."Dispos
TAYLOR MACKENZIEA year later."Happy birthday Tay!" I looked at Taylor who was smiling and taking her gradual steps. A year had already passed and I wouldn't lie, all the days has been nice. Thompson hadn't pulled up anything funny and although Mark still maintained some distance, something told me he was up to something that would be helpful when the time comes. I watched Taylor run into Thompson's arms with a happy face. "You okay Ma'am?" The nanny, Genny asked. I faked a smile. "Yes, I am.""It must be so beautiful to watch your child walk," she started.I frowned, couldn't she tell I hated when she poked her nose, but she always poked, and something told me she would never stop. I faced her. "Yes, it's beautiful, could you get the presents already?" I asked. "Right away," she said. "However, some guests are here," she announced. I smiled as she said this, I actually invited Asher and all I had to do was pay a random woman to pretend to be his mom. News flash, Samantha and M
TAYLOR MACKENZIEMy eyes widened. "Are you insane? How could you even say a thing like that, wait until he strikes? What if he kills us all or hurts my daughter in the middle.""Taylor, you're going to need to calm down, Mayor's watching everyone closely in this house. The security is more tight than it's ever been, the CCTV is very active, we could get caught." "What am I going to do?""Like I said, stand and wait until he strikes. Excuse me," he walked away.Tears filled my eyes, were they insane? Stand and wait until he strikes, what kind of stupid idea was that? Even Samantha hasn't been online since, did they want to see me dead?I Inhaled deeply, it wasn't like I didn't have a plan, I did, it's just that I wasn't certain it would work. If there was anyway Mayor had found out about my vengeance, he'd definitely strike and that was when Mark and his cohorts asked me to wait for.I laid beside Taylor "I promise no one will ever hurt you, you're going to be fine. Mommy is going to
TAYLOR MACKENZIESome minutes had passed and I'm cradling my little angel in my arms. Was this the feeling of having a baby, I was in love with this little form, I wanted to protect her, die for her and make sure she doesn't feel any pain in this cruel world. "Congratulations," the nurse wished, your husband will be joining you soon," she announced. I faked a smile and she left. The door opened and Mayor walked inside, his eyes fixed on the child."You look too beautiful for someone who had just gone through labor," he said and I smiled, it wasn't fake this time. I was happy to be carrying my baby. Mark was standing by the door with his usual stoic expression. "It's a girl" the doctor said to Thompson. "Congratulations.""Oh my," he said, I didn't miss the disappointment in his voice. He gently picked the baby up. "Look at you, looking so much like your daddy," he smiled.I faked a smile and looked at Mark who was standing behind, his gaze were on me now but it was empty. I gave a
TAYLOR MACKENZIEMy eyes shot to Mark's face and my cheek instantly flushed. "Emmm," I stood up. "I.. I need to talk to you.""I'll meet you down stairs.""No, no it's an emergency.""We'll both get into trouble if Mayor comes in here, please, wait downstairs."I nodded, he was right. "Okay," I said and turned, occasionally looking back at the room before leaving and closing the door behind me. I tried controlling my breathing, Mark was breathtaking to look at.I found my way down the stairs, waiting for him. After a while he arrived wearing a brown singlet and shorts."Where are you going?" I asked."What is it that you wanted to say, say it while we walk," he walked past me, heading to the outskirts of the mansion.I followed him. "It's about the new nanny.""What about her?" "She seems suspicious and she said Thompson suggested I have the baby in this house.""Is that so?" He asked but there a was lack of interest in his tone that I didn't miss."What's wrong?" I asked and he stop
TAYLOR MACKENZIEFive months later and I am standing in front of a mirror, staring at my reflection in a beautiful white gown. Deep inside, I didn't know if this wedding had any importance to Thompson or not but the fact that it played a huge role in my revenge journey was enough for me. I walked down the aisle to meet him with a smile people would think came from my heart. However, that was a smile of vengeance, a smile of my winning over him. Mark had gotten better and I told him about Jayden, he was skeptical at first but after carrying out some investigation, he found out he wasn't a threat. Now it was I, Samantha, Jayden and Mark, our circle was building. Oh, did I forget Asher who was seven months already.I got close to Thompson, he took my hands and we faced the priest. The priest started and we said our vows, kissed each other and now I was eventually Taylor Volkov. The ride back was quiet as I was alone in the car, Thompson said he'd be joining me soon but I knew it was a l
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI watched as the guards carried royce into the van and we drove home. They were stealing glances at me and I wondered if there was anything wrong with my explanation. I told them I was attacked by a rapist in the female restroom and he came to help me but ended up being beaten up.I smiled and looked away, I'm sure Thompson's men were doing his bidding because of a person he's held hostage, a person or people dear to them. We arrived at the mansion and I headed straight to my room, I needed a shower to wash out the blood stains that were on my hands and clothes. After I was done, I settled on the bed, thinking. Lots of things were starting to make sense, I was slowly uncovering Thompson's hidden business. He traffics people, he's a monster and I would so end him. A knock came on my door and I sat up, looking at Thompson walk in.He stared at me for a while before folding his arms. "What exactly did you do to Jayden.""Jayden? And who is that?""Don't play with me Ta