Daphne heaved a heavy sigh as the train stops in Hawkins.
Memories of her life here came rushing at her at once and she’s fighting so hard to push back her tears.Once they make it to the large road, she could flag down a taxi to convey her children to her aunt's home.
They were not the talking type ever since she lost her parents in a car accident. They offered to take her in then but because her aunt and her husband are very tricky and greedy people, she refused to live with themIt’s quite unfortunate, she is got no other alternative than to stay with them for a while.
After safely getting her quad to a safe place from prying eyes that finds her kids amusing, she quickly flagged down a taxi.
Her loads were too much and could not fit in properly so the taxi left.Two more left because of the luggage and she was getting worried.She went back to her kids and made sure they sat together, each of them on each of the pieces of luggage. She then went to the main road to reason with other taxis.
She was doing this when a car passed by in a flash and splashed water on her dress.
She cried out in annoyance and was about to run after the car but she reconsidered cause of her kids. She was angry the driver didn’t stop to apologize to her and so she note down the plate number on her phone.She checked everywhere for cameras and smiled when she saw two around the area.“Rich people should learn manners too,” she said.
Finally, a taxi waited when she pointed to her luggage and children. She was considered but she had to pay extra money.
She arrived at her aunt’s place and the taxi driver helped her with the pieces of luggage because he finds the kids amusing and adorable.
He even gave them pet names during the ride but she didn’t allow him to touch their cheeks when he wanted to.
“Thanks, you can leave now,” she said to the taxi driver who was unwilling to leave.Her Aunt came outside to receive her with a smile and she played with the kids cheerfully.
“So glad to finally meet your kids! Grandma does send me pictures and videos of them” she confessed.Daphne hated the idea but it was all gone. She faked a smile and ushered her kids inside.
“I don’t plan on staying for long Aunt Leah, once I find a stable job, I will move out so as not to trouble you,” Daphne said.
“And the kids? How will you cope with work IF you later find one?!” She said stressing the If as if she wouldn’t allow her to find one.
“I will get a nanny for them!” She said straight up.
Aunt Leah did nothing but gawk at her beautiful face and the pretty kids she’s got.
Daphne would have smacked her down if she was a relative, the way she explores her body was so sick.“You look beautiful and promising as always! I told Jerry but he didn't believe” she mumbled.
“By the way, where is Uncle Jerry?” she asked.
Immediately she broke into tears, she’s dramatic as ever.
“We should find food for the kids first, let's discuss over lunch,” she said.
She ordered her house help to serve the food prepared for them as Grandma Sarah informed her of their coming.
“We are facing a very big problem, Daphne, the company is in huge debt and your Uncle is sick” she explained.
“Uh? What happened?” She asked.
Aunt Leah’s left eye twitched, it was obvious she was about to make up a lie but Daphne missed it.
“I don’t want to talk about that, I might cry and you won’t be able to stop me,” she said crying.“So sorry Aunt,” she said.
Her kids did nothing but eat silently but with Aunt Leah crying, they stopped to study her.
“You should eat kids, she’s okay” Daphne assured her worried kids.But Noah muttered a word “She’s good at lying”“Did you say something baby Noah?” Aunt Leah asked.
“He said you’re so nice Aunt,” Daphne said.
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Jerry arrived so late in the night when the kids and Daphne were asleep.“Have you tried talking to her?” Jerry said.Leah hushed her husband and suggest they enter their room first— “Jerry she just came today, we can’t tell her yet” she said.
“I only agreed to her coming with her kids because of the deal you mentioned!” He sounds frustrated.
The couple heard the Williams household is on the lookout for a well-trained bride for their disabled son and they plan in talking Daphne into it by making a deal to watch over her kids in return. They planned to get on their good side and revive their business if Daphne should be a daughter-in-law of the household.
“Let her search for a job for just a week, I’ll make sure she’s left with no choice but to give in to our plan,” Aunt Leah said.
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The Next morning, Daphne bade her kids farewell as she was ready to go job hunting with her files. She applied online to different companies and took tests overnight too. So instead of waiting to be called for interviews, she decided to go out too.She’s going to grab the job that comes first.She’s neatly dressed in a white T-shirt and short office skirt, she packed her bright auburn hair into a ponytail and the bountiful length spreads beautifully on her shoulder. She’s got healthy hair.
With her bag tightly clasped under her arm and her files in her hands, she dropped a file in a rush to cross the road before it turns red.
She turned around to pick it up and rushed into the road without looking. A car was forced to a screeching halt because of her and the onlookers screamed in concern.
She was scared out of her mind as well and she lift her eyes to check the plate number of the Rolls Royce. ‘The same car that splashed water on her dress yesterday.
Her heart throbs heavily when the door came opened and a wheelchair was carried out first.
Daphne watch carefully when a man alighted from the driver's seat and gave her a pitiful look.The average-looking man went to bring out a wheelchair.Daphne bends to pick the last paper from her file nonchalantly and when she lifted her face, she saw a man seated in the wheelchair with a mask on his face.Her heart raced to the powerful aura the man was imposing on her and everyone around her.Daphne’s eyes were searching and unstable when she noticed people taking pictures and murmuring.“Is he a celebrity or what? Anyway, it doesn't erase his ugly behavior” she thought boldly to herself but thenShe was getting uneasy and scared, she just needed to cross the road and would be in the big company she was going to.From the mask, Daphne knew the man looks infuriated and scary. “Did he come down for me? Oh no! I can’t be late!” she thought inside and clasp her files tightly awaiting whatever the man have to say as the silence alone was eating her up.“Carry this careless woman away fro
The car was brought to a halt in front of an old abandoned factory.Daphne turns to face her children “Stay calm okay? Mommy will protect you guys no matter what!” She said to the kids and they replied with head nods.One of the men got the door for her and when she was out, he closed the door on the children.“What do you think you are doing? I want the kids with me! Let go of me” she said struggling to go back to the car but she was stopped and forced to enter the factory.She was immediately strapped to a chair and they all excused the moment a man was wheeled inside.She recognized them as those she encountered in the day... especially the fact that the masked man must have recognized her also.Kai left his boss with the woman and smirked at her as if telling her indirectly to prepare to die.Daphne watched as the masked man stands up from the wheelchair. He’s looking so dangerous yet handsome under the dim light of the factory.“Daphne Hendrix is your boyfriend Daniel Williams?!”
Old lady William sips from her mug and replies calmly “Black is a very smart and sensitive man, it would be a great crime to send a woman into his bed, it will only worsen the situation” she explained.Daphne heaved a sigh of relief and the uneasiness groping at her heart faded away.The atmosphere turned dead silent as if Daphne’s guardian were disappointed by the old lady’s idea but then Mr. Jeffery came loud breaking through the silence of the night.“What a thoughtful idea ma’am,” he said.“You should come with her tomorrow night, it is a special day for the household tomorrow, and would be a great time to introduce her to everyone,” Lady William said.“Oh right!” Leah slaps her husband’s thigh playfully.“It is the honorable madam’s birthday tomorrow” she announced.Daphne flashed a soft smile and wished her properly by pouring her yet another cup from the teapot.“I wish you a long healthy life ma’am,” she said.“What a very reserved-looking lady! Thank you, Daphne... I can’t wa
Daphne’s heart was unsettled and her palms are becoming sweaty. Her last encounters with this man flashed through her head like a trailer for a horror movie.“Oh my dear grandson, welcome” Old Lady Williams said with smiles and the well-wishers clapped to welcome Black William into the hall.Daphne took steps behind as Kai pushed his wheelchair forward to where she saw him standing with the old lady of the house.“Happy Birthday to you grandma,” he said with a faint smile.Old lady Williams bent slightly to plant a kiss on both of his cheeks.Daniel squeezed his wine glass in anger, not just him but his mother hates the attention he's always getting from the old woman.“Today being a very happy day for me, I'm pleased to announce to you all that I have found a beautiful and decent bride for my grandson” she announced.At that moment, Daphne could not face Black, the hairs on her body sparked up when her name was mentioned. Fear was clearly written on her face.She wanted to run away b
Black’s eyes swept across the room, his cold eyes roofed with dark shadows imposing the dangerous aura he wanted on the two figures standing in front of him. He glanced over to Kai and he gave a head nod to show he understood his words.Daniel knew he was in for trouble and he started pleading for his life.“I am so sorry big brother, it was a misunderstanding,” he said. “Being in the lady's restroom doesn’t look like a misunderstanding Daniel” he said with a straight look, his eyes studying Daphne from head to toe. Seeing Daphne almost passing out on a spot, he ordered Kai to stop.“Next time you touch a strand of hair on her, I will cut off your hand” he threatened in a deep rough voice. “It’s Grandma’s birthday, I don’t want to be bloody” he added. Daniel scurried off at once. Black saw how scared Daphne was, his lips pursed into a thin line but his brows moved with interest.“If you run, I will hunt you down,” he said to her. After saying that to her, he left with Kai. Daph
Under the dim light of the room, Black’s icy stare mirrored the anger churning within him and Daphne whimpered with regret.She tried to speak but her words are stuck in her throat, her eyes following every movement of Black. He removed his jacket only leaving his shirt with three buttons undone.Daphne shivered as his fist pressed down the softness of the couch as he approaches her. Their faces were only tiny inches apart.Her eyes fell on his high bridge nose that straightened out to his red thin lips.Taking in his intoxicating scent, she moaned looking away from him but Black is one unpredictable hunter.Displeasure flickered in his eyes and his brows creased to show his need for more control.He returned her face to his, leaning closer so that he could feel the hotness of the air she breathes.Emotion crossed his eyes and his brows raised in confusion, he seems to have been attacked by something he wasn't expecting.“This is not to make you wet sweetheart” he whispered to her ear
The Villa of the Williams household is very large and beautiful. The pathways are lined with pebbles and ancient-looking flower pots. Old lady Williams devoted her time to designing the house to taste ever since Black moved in to handle his father’s business.The buildings all have ancient roofing but the walls are made of shiny stones.The security lights add more beauty to the vast land of the villa at night.The lights in the mansions are always on except for the last mansion. At exactly 9:00 in the night, Black dismisses his guards and orders them to turn off the switch so that he could sleep.After the party, Black returned to his house and his dressing room. He changed out of his party clothes and wraps a towel around his waist.He draws out a box from his drawer which shows his masks of different colors and designs.Black removed the mask on his face and his full face came into view. He ruffled his gold hair and his lips compressed to a fine line.He pushed his wheelchair to th
He was called by one of his men about having information on the lady that messed with his drink that night. He could have gotten words out of her mouth but he was convinced already that Daniel planned everything and that Daphne was part of that plan. He is his stepbrother but overtaking is allowed in the bloody game of the family throne. Black returned to his VIP room where he stays alone until the need to show up for meetings arises. Every VIP room is full of girls who are ever willing to satisfy their clients, strippers, pole dancers, and all.They are in every VIP room except for his! They wouldn’t want to die untimely.He sat down in silence enjoying the low sensual music being played as he removed a stalk of cigarettes from the box on the table.He hadn’t dropped his lighter when a sexy-looking woman swayed her hips inside.Anger immediately crossed his eyes as he killed the cigarette light off in annoyance.“Did you see the body?” Black asked in a low voice.The woman didn’t st
~INSIDE~Daphne wanted to lock herself in but Black was fast enough to get hold of her.“Don’t tell me you believed that?” He asked. “What do you want me to believe? I saw and heard it well!” She cried out. “Shhh” Black caressed her hair and wiped her tears away trying to calm her down. “Cassandra is like a sister to me, I didn’t know she was harboring such thoughts in her mind all along I promise I had no idea” he explained. Daphne sobbed and she sat on the bed with her face buried in her palm. “Okay listen” Black decided to explain who Cassandra is and how she ended up in the family and it became clear to Daphne. She then decided to raise the issue with the pictures sent to her.The first thing Black did was to check the number and it tallied with the number Kai has been texting. Left with no choice, he explained everything that happened to him that night to Daphne. He went downstairs to pick up the mask to show her. She felt so bad for him and what he’s been through.“I’m…
Cassandra went inside hoping to talk to Black but she didn’t know where to start.She waited in front of his door contemplating whether she should go inside or not.But then the door came open to reveal Black with his car keys which means he was ready to leave as well.“Cassie? Do you need something?” He asked.Cassandra was caught off guard and she could not find the right word “No sir… congratulations about… everything” she stuttered.“Thanks” Black replied straight up and he left her on the scene.Cassandra bit her lips and clenched her fist.“Night would be better I guess,” she said to herself.~ON THE ROAD~Black received a call from Tyson about the tracking device moving out of the city range. He knew immediately that Arlo was running away.“Get him first, they’ve found out about the tracker and they are trying to hide their boss,” Black said.“Should we still get ready for tonight? He asked.“Yes, Kai will somehow lure their boss out,” he said.He’s planning to act according to
DANIEL’s MANSIONDaniel just arrived home with Jessica who doesn’t seem to be in a good mood. After visiting the family house in the morning, she’s been fuming and edgy. At the office, she could not concentrate on anything but Daniel didn’t react more to it.He still wanted his brother gone but he’s the silent devil no one prays to have a deal with.Starting from the fact that he used Daphne for his good, he’s using Jessica as well to achieve his aim when the only girl he sincerely loves is Cassandra.His mother despise her so much and was against him crushing on her back in the way.As she would always tell him “ She can’t do a thing to benefit your life! Do you want to make a union of an orphan and an illegitimate son born out of an affair? But Daniel never gave up, he was so in love with Cassandra.When he found out she liked Black instead, he went crazy and did lots of horrible things to her.She was the reason Daniel got kicked out with his mother back then.Just after driving i
Black opened the door for Daphne with a sarcastic bow and she chuckled loudly as she plopped into the car.Black waved his hands at his employees and passersby who joined in taking pictures as they move. After that, he entered the car and left the company with Daphne.Black was holding the steering wheel with one hand and the other hand on Daphne’s leg, rubbing the exposed part of her legs. Daphne gave him a quick kiss while driving and he smiled.“Why don’t you call her to prepare her mind?” Black suggested.“Oh right, silly me” Daphne tapped her forehead slightly.Just when they were about to pull up in front of Mrs. Hendrix's home, a message came in from an unknown number on Daphne’s phone. But because she was about to get busy, she swiped it away from the Notification Center hoping to check it later.She dropped her bouquet and stepped out when Black got the door for her.“I have always fantasized about this” Daphne said with a smile.“Oh, you mean having the service of the most g
THE VADOO GANG HIDEOUTArlo finally opened his eyes and he clutch his head in pain.One of the men watching him called for their boss immediately and she rushed over to attend to him with tears in her eyes.“Oh my goodness! I’m so happy you’re alive” she said as she caress his face.“Uh” Arlo groaned as he struggles to sit up.The young lady helped him sit up and he gave him a drug to use.“How did you find me?” He asked.“ I was going to kill everyone to rescue you out of that place but then we saw you being taken out,” she said.Arlo dropped his glass of water and nod his head “ I’m glad you didn’t attack, that bastard came around” he said.“Black?” The lady asked.“That bastard is a player! There’s nothing wrong with his face and he can walk perfectly!” Arlo explained as he punched the bed frame.The young lady was surprised, her eyes widened in shock when Arlo explained to her.“Hold on, I already know he can walk but his face? I see him every day and even with the mask on, I coul
Kai was able to locate Black’s whereabouts and he drove him home.When Kai wanted to stay, he refused and asked him to go to the kid’s school instead to keep watch on them.Black was unusually quiet, he’s the silent cold type but his ambiance looks way too quiet. He keeps thinking about the incident that happened last night.He almost believed that his dead wife came back to life but when he was losing consciousness, he heard conversations and that voice doesn’t sound like Diane, instead, it sounded somehow familiar.Diane’s lovable with her accent but last night, the woman who tricked him didn’t talk with him.He was doubting her features, to begin with, and now it’s clear to him that his enemy was playing tricks on him.The fact that they knew how badly Diane’s shadow would shake him made him so angry, he detest the feeling of being weak.Even though nothing was done to him last night, it hurt his pride and he decided to go crazy.“What insubordination!” He groaned with his eyes tig
Tyson spent all night looking for his boss, he was going crazy and flipping the city around to look for him.The lady he was chasing the other night turned out to be a random girl crying over heartbreak from her boyfriend and that was why she was driving so fast and didn’t stop.He had secretly followed her to her house and saw her parents receive her before he left.He regretted not being wary enough to sense that they were played.He won’t be able to forgive himself if anything happens to his boss.At one point, he decided to go home and look for him but he didn’t want to worry anyone, most especially the old lady.Left with no choice and the sun was already setting in, he went to the Williams Villa to check if he went home alone.On getting there, his heart dropped when he could not find his car and he quickly placed a call to Kai who was on leave according to their boss.When Kai heard what happened, he was so worried and heartbroken and he started looking for him as well.He went
The sexy-looking woman walked out with proud steps and entered her red car. Two black cars followed her immediately on a quest to save Arlo.She was ready to risk all it takes to enter the enemy’s territory and save her only best friend of 10 years.She mounted on the road at full speed, reckless driving and overtaking over cars, she would laugh out loud and make exclamatory remarks.After a few minutes, she arrived at the popular bar that belongs to the Williams but with an underground space that belongs to the Black Blood as their other identity.They pulled up in another street closer to the bar and the woman walked inside while her men stayed out in their car, ready to act on a slight call from their madam.The moment she stepped inside, the air in the room changed and she smiled widely at anyone that meets her glance. Her red dress started turning heads as she carries her curvaceous body to the counter to order a drink for herself.The bartender was at a loss for words when he sa
When Daniel got to the police station with his lawyer, they were told to wait for Jay who rat Jessica out to the police.In the meantime, Daniel went to have a discussion with Jessica who was looking so at ease and happy inside the cell.“I’m sorry I was busy when you called, I’m so sorry baby” Daniel apologized to her.Instead, she chuckled slightly as she stares at her nails lovingly “Oh see how lovely my nails are” she said.Daniel’s brows creased with the side of his face as he was surprised by the nonsense that Jessica was saying.He thought to himself if she has finally gone crazy.“Are you okay?” Daniel asked.“Of course!” She said with a smile.After she was done staring at her nails, her smile slipped when she looked up at Daniel.“If my dad didn’t call you so you wouldn’t do anything to save me, Daniel?!” She said with her eyes glaring at Daniel with so much anger.“No please don’t get me wrong, the lawyer is here with me… you will be out of here soon” Daniel said.“Don’t yo