Gunshots were heard coming out from various directions. Santo immediately dropped his phone and sped up, since there seemed to be no target, he could get the chance to escape.Drake had to lean down behind the seat per command from Santo. Since Santo was his personal guard, in situations like these he has to heed to his words. What he didn't understand was where they came from and why this was happening in broad daylight.Usually, miscreants never showed themselves in daylight, but usually hid till midnight before starting their mission. One would say that was a smart move, and it really is, at least for them.Drake was utterly confused as to what was happening. This couldn't just be that they were doing it for fun sake, definitely there is a target and that target might be him. Drake anticipated that someone would try to harm him, but never at this time of the day.Drake had psyched for this day, but forgot all about it because of his personal problems, but that gave him no thought
Drake struggled for his life, using all his swimming skills, just to get to the surface of the sea, yet even though he was a talented swimmer, he kept drowning. He was losing air, it felt like his breath was being sucked out. He was losing balance, and he knew if he didn't try harder, this would be his end.Then he heard his name being called, by the voice of a woman. He looked around in the water and up, but saw no one. He tried to swim to the surface again, but still couldn't do it. He now feels like giving up. If this is how his life was going to end, then let it be.Of course favour was not by his side all these years, for he had gone through so much pain and agony to think that he was blessed. Well, some called him as someone who was cursed anyway. There were times he sat down and tried to commemorate if he had wronged someone and was now facing the consequences, but nothing ever came to mind.In the business industry he was like the wind which can never be touched. He had fought
Drake had regained consciousness after going through a wave of pain. He realised he was in a hospital bed with Gina, weeping outside at the glass window while doctors and nurses did their jobs by trying to save his life.His vision still felt a bit blear and his voice weak from the pain and aggression he went through but slowly and with time, all of them went away as he drifted to sleep. He woke up again and found himself in a different room with drips all over him and oxygen right on his nose.He tried to move a little but felt some sharp pain on some parts of his body. He strained his neck a bit to see bandages all over his left arms and legs. As for his covered belly he could not see, but was definitely sure there was some covered there.He saw his father sitting on one of the chairs in the room with his head in his hands. He further looked around to see a nurse checking on any improvement in his health. Drake wanted to alert them that he was awake by speaking, but he was too weak
"Drake had an accident". Alonso added. "What..what do..you mean..by...that". Jessica asked as a few tears drew into her eyes. Even though they had a fight, she still has a child with him, and that creates a bond between them "What...are you saying...dad". she asked as her words became heavy. Alonso could hear the despair in her voice. Tears started flowing down her chin, leaving trails of sorrow. Alonso wraps his right arm around her. She moves closer to lay against him and cries on his shoulder.Olivia watched in awe as her daughter cried on her father's shoulder. She had warned Jessica that she would go no where with how bitter she always is with Drake. But Jessica never listened and continued to be bitter outside while her heart cried inside.The first time Olivia set eyes on Drake, she knew instantly he could be trusted. She immediately accepted him for her daughter but as mother's always do, you must keep an eye on the man you plan on giving your daughter to, i
Raphael's eyes widened at what he heard from his father "Yes, I will disown you as my son, and take all my properties away from you, including all your money because you made it through my business." Alonso made mention of money because he knows how greedy Raphael is of it.And that is what made him useless so much. "You can't do that, I am your son." Raphael said, irritated. "Yes I can, and I am your father, the Chairman of the company. That gives me much more right." Alonso replied. "You will regret it if you do anything like that. So you better change your mind or mark my words." Raphael said. "Don't you dare threaten me. Who do you think you are? You think you are the one with the highest authority in this family but guess what, you are the lowest." Alonso yelled out loud at him.Raphael's facial expressions changed as his father insulted him. He was already thinking of what to do to keep his father out of his way without hurting him, but it seems th
"Hello." Jessica stretched forth her hand for a shake, but Niel just kept staring at her, completely lost and unsure of what to do. He wanted to pounce and spit out words on her face for what she had done to his son. But deep down, he knew Drake would never forgive him if he woke up.He stood up, fighting the urge to control his anger. He just nodded at her and kept on with the staring competition. Jessica withdrew her hand slowly, embarrassed. Even though she knew he hated her guts, she never once lost the respect she has for him. "If you're here to fix back the tree that you cut down with your axe, I suggest you retreat your steps." Niel said.Jessica was at a loss and stared straight at Niel, trying to decipher what he just said. However, no matter how hard she tries, she still couldn't comprehend what he meant by that.The word "Cut down with your axe" confused her alot. Was he trying to say she brought his son to this stage or what. So far as she knows, what she heard was
The early October sun was hot, carrying with it an intense heat wave that made clothes stick to skin like glue. While everyone complained and moaned about the scorching heat, she loved every bit of it because she could smell the perfect fragrance of blooms in the house.Jessica got ready to set off for work. Finally, after breaking off for about two years now, she felt it was time to return back to take the position from Amanda. Walking into her son's room, she knelt down by his crib, caressed his cheeks, then kissed him all over his face before leaving his room.As she walked down the stairs leading to their living room, her mind wandered to how the boy had grown to develop the features of his father so quickly. At just eleven and a half months old, their resemblance was stunning.She is practically sure he might be developing some of his genes now. "You look beautiful sweetheart." Alonso said, walking behind her without her notice. She wore a styled up shoulder off Gucci brand of c
Note: The following chapters ahead is about the life story of Niel and Drake before their encounter with Jessica. This is to help you have a correct understanding of the story.**********************************************Niel was from a wealthy family, one of the wealthiest ones in the country. His father owned a business company, one that produced beverages. His father taught him how to handle a business as well, and he was pretty good at it.They were a family of four. His mother, father and sister Christina. When he was eighteen, Christina was fifteen and they were really close apart from the relationship she had with Cynthia, his wife and Dracardo's mom. They have been best friends since infancy and were unbreakable.Because of their friendship, Niel was used to Cynthia coming to their house all the time. At times, they even went to school together, all three of them. While he sat browsing, they sat chatting. He used to like girls a lot. Had a lot of girlfriends too.But Cythi