One’s PovThe atmosphere appeared to be nice for me. Inasmuch as Alexander was quite nervous and anxious, I could tell that he wasn’t going to go far with that.Earlier, I had met with Grey, the strange man who kept asking me if Alexander was my fiancé as he claimed. I knew that if I wanted to get rid of Eleven, there was need to get a partner and he seemed to be the best I could lay my hands on at the moment. “Tell me everything”, he had said to me while I took in a deep breath and thought of what I was about do for another time. “I would tell you something about him and you have to promise that you would get rid of her”,‘I had said to Grey who looked at me with an interesting look after which he nodded his head in affirmation.From the thirst in his eyes, I could see how direly he needed information that had to do with Alexander.“Tell me all what you know about Alexander and I would get rid of her”, he promised and for a minute, my heart raced in excitement.“Alexander leaves in
Alexander’s Pov“What did you just say?” I asked One who took in a deep breath and focused her gaze to the ground instead. I was losing patience at this point and the last thing I wanted was listening to her talks that weren’t so plain.“Are you saying that Eleven really told you that she was going to escape?” I asked with a cracked voice, trying so hard to stop my heart that wouldn’t stop beating.Different thoughts clouded my heart just as i awaited her response. I tried to think of the last night we spent together and how I was certain that she was the lady I wanted in my future. I had thought that we would all return to the mansion together after which I would then confess my feelings to her. For some minutes, I had also thought that maybe…just maybe, I would accept the baby and start a family from there. But then, everything suddenly looked dark and pointless. It seemed as though I’ve been played, even if I knew that I deserved every bit of it. I had trusted Amelia and since s
Amelia’s PovI woke up to the bright shining rays of sunshine that came from the room where I was being held. The room was quite exquisite and I couldn’t help but think of why I was treated accordingly and as though I wasn’t kidnapped.The door creaked open after some seconds to reveal Grey who walked in without a smile on his face.“It’s funny to see that Alexander cares about you. I could perceive the panic he had in his voice the minute he realized that you were with me”, he dropped while I gulped down hard and wiped off the sweats that had formed on my forehead.I had no idea of whatever business it was that ensued between the both of them, but I couldn’t help but feel unfortunate that I was caught up in the middle.“You don’t have to hold me captive! I’m only his slave who he doesn’t care about. If you’re trying to use me as a bait to get him here, then you should have a rethink”, I said defiantly as my heart dropped in sorrow.Inasmuch as I deeply wished and hoped that Alexander
Alexander spent the night at a hotel in the city, going through the countless plans he had in his mind and trying to think of a perfect way to save Amelia who was currently with his child. Despite how hard he tried to avoid thinking much about the baby, he couldn’t deny the fact that it was the main thing he was concerned about. And then, he thought of the treaure he had in his possession. No one ever came to learn of it, apart from Grey who was his enemy right from the very beginning.The treaure was given to him by a very rich and influential man who worked with his father and attested to the fact that his father was a good man. According to the man, he promised to hand the treaure over to his father, but he died right before he could do that. In a bid to keep the promise alive, he decided to pass it on to his son instead. Alexander didn’t think much of the treaure right until he learnt of it’s worth. Apparently, it’s worth is more than even his present net worth and that of most
Amelia’s PovThis was the third day already and I was left without an iota of hope. Grey came in at intervals to stare at me after which he walked away with a look that showed how confused he was about the situation.I was held hostage in a place where I had no idea of and the worst was that I had no idea of when he was going to let me leave.I had cried my eyes out and at this point, all I could do was stare into space, numb and sick.My heard swirled countless times and most times, it looked as though I was going to pass out in the next minute, but none of that happened and I was glad.The door creaked open for the third time that day, with Grey slowly making his way into the room. I had an array of questions clouding my mind and I couldn’t help but pour them out to him the moment he walked in.“What’s your business with Alexander about?” I inquired, searching through his eyes as though the answer to it laid there.He scoffed after which he paced around the room, lost in thoughts an
Amelia woke up to meet herself laying on a bed that had no bit of familiarity. She jerked up instantly and met the white walls and curtains that faced her. She was in a hospital…Her hands went to her stomach as she tried to confirm her thoughts and put her fears at bay.“He is safe…”, she heard a voice that made her stop right in her tracks.She quickly gulped down hard and wiped off the tears that welled up in her forehead after which she turned to look at the owner of the voice.“What are you trying to say?” She stuttered, trying so hard to avoid meeting Grey’s domineering gaze.He chuckled at that point after which he scoffed and started walking around the hospital room.“You should thank me for bringing you to the hospital. He would have died if I didn’t take a quick action”, Grey went further, staring at Amelia who still pretended as though she had no idea of what he was pointing at. “I’m fine…thanks for that. But then, I have no idea of what you are talking about”, she lied a
One was lost in her world. It was hard to believe that Alexander discarded her without a particular reason or warning. She was lost in thoughts as she looked around the buzzing city that wasn’t close to where she had grown up in. At first, she thought of heading back to her parents' house since she got her freedom from Alexander. However, she shoved it aside when she recalled that her parents had been the one who gave her upto Alexander. That simply meant that they cared less about her…She sighed deeply as she sat by the roadside, looking at the different cars that moved past and hoping that Alexander would come back for her. She was yet to tell him that she loved him, and she wanted to do that with all her might.“I can’t give up on my quest. I’m not a failure”, she suddenly said to herself as she stood to her feet and walked over to a mall that was only some blocks away. Alexander’s mansion was her second home after her parents gave up on her. She found it peacefully there and t
Amelia’s PovI lied, but none of it seemed to be working. Grey was a fierce man, a lot fiercer than Alexander, who I had always thought was the worst. Grey had a dark aura, and staying close to him made me realize that both I and my unborn child were in danger. This was never the plan I thought about and at this point, I was blank on what to do.“Let’s go!” Grey said as his men started leading me out of the hospital. I made to scream and alert the people around, but he had already warned me against that.According to him, the minute I tried to open my lips, he would use a tranquilizer on me. That was definitely what I wasn’t ready for, especially when I had to think of a means to escape.At this, I kept mute, numb and blank…lost and in despair.Just then, I heard a voice that made me stop right in my tracks. Different things made me stop, one of which was the hope that Alexander was in the hospital. “Why did you stop walking?” Grey asked me with a furious gaze which I gulped down har
Amelia blinked her eyes severally to be sure that she wasn’t having a mere hallucination. Alexander on the other hand walked over to her and touched her cheeks to ensure that she was real. Even if he had wished to meet her soon, he never thought or imagined that it would be in such an unplanned situation. “Amelia?” He said in a voice that sounded like a whisper, blinking off the tears that welled up in his eyes. The past couple of months was so much to handle and for a minute, he had thought that he lost Amelia forever already. Amelia gulped down hard as the different memories of Alexander started playing out in her head. “You…you were the person who helped me with the money?” She asked, with tears dripping out of her eyes and falling to the ground. Alexander didn’t have an answer to that. All he wanted was to feel her head on his chest. At this, he pulled her into a very warm hug and inhaled every part of her body. “I missed you so much that it felt like I would die”, Alexander
Alexander’s PovI groaned as I stood to my feet, wincing in pain when I felt a crack somewhere at my back. I was getting better and could move around, but I still felt down. The door opened and a nurse walked into the room, wearing a frown and making to lead me back to the bed. “You should go back to bed sir. It’s not ideal for you to walk around in this manner”, the nurse declared, holding my hands and making to lead me to the bed.I sighed deeply and walked over to the bed, with my heart deep in worry. I had a lot to think about but the main thing was Amelia and how she fairing at the moment. The nurse looked up at that point and took in a deep breath.“Excuse me sir…I think I just have to let you know because it’s very important”, she said, causing me to lift my head in surprise.“What’s going on?”She shrugged slightly, as though she was still contemplating if she should let me know or not. After a while, she finally looked at me.“The lady just had a child. It’s a boy”, she sa
Noah’s PovMy heart dropped in shock the minute Amelia told me that she had her memories back. That was the last thing I was expecting to hear because I didn’t see any signs of that…“What?” I muttered as she scoffed and wore a very wry smile. “You have your memories?” I asked and again, she nodded in affirmation.I staggered and dug my hands into my head in shock. What the hell?“And I know that Alexander didn’t rape me. He is not a bad person like you pained him to be”, she added, with a glint of pain in her eyes.I felt a tightening in my throat just as I tried to think of what to say. My head was totally blank and I was lost on the next line of action to take.It was beginning to look like I was the loser in this game and I certainly didn’t like the feeling that came with it.“Get out! I don’t want to ever see you again”, she dropped and for a minute, I thought that I’ve just heard wrongly. At first, I thought that she was only trying to joke with me and so, I stayed still and r
Amelia’s PovThis was not the type of life I wanted. Noah had made things look so easy that i didn’t bother having any thoughts about what I would do if things didn’t work out.We got stranded on the road, without a dime on us and then, I got into labor. I never believed that it was it, until my water broke…We made our way to a hospital not far from where we was. From the look of the hospital, I could easily tell that it was for the rich. I screamed in pain and cried continuously just as I was led into the hospital premises. Just then, the doctor walked out and looked at me with a strange gaze.“Is she registered in this hospital?” The doctor asked and for a minute, I thought I had heard wrongly.I never actually thought of this. It was actually ideal to have your child in the hospital where you got registered in. “I’m not! But please…”, I cried out as the pain in the lower part of my stomach became fiercer.Noah tried to talk to the doctor as well, but he wasn’t making any attemp
Alexander’s PovMy men came into my room later that evening, with a big frown on their faces. I jerked up the moment they walked in, wondering why they wore a very dull look on their faces. “What is going on? Did you find her whereabouts?” I quickly asked, trying to steady my heart that was beating out of my chest. They stared at each other after which one of them shook his head negatively.“She is not at Grey’s mansion anymore. From what we gathered, Noah took her away and their whereabouts are unknown”, he explained and for a minute, I thought that I’ve heard wrongly.“What?” I screamed and made to get on my feet but they kept me down with a worried look.“You are not fit to walk around yet. Please get some rest and we would handle this”, they tried to persuade me but none of their words made sense in my ears. My heart was broken to tiny bits and there was nothing to do. My body ached severely and I groaned the minute I tried to raise my legs.“I need to get better. You don’t un
AmeliaI felt a bang in my head and for some seconds, I felt dizzy. “Amelia…are you okay?” I heard Noah’s voice, but it was distinct. What was Noah trying to say to me? He had said that we were currently in trouble because the treaure he had with him was the fake. That simply meant that we had no money or option of what to do. “I’m okay”, I gasped as I swallowed hard, trying to steady my heart that was beating frantically. Deep down I was scared and greatly disturbed. I was beginning to think that I was finally away from Grey and One. Noah’s plan sounded so good and for a while, I thought that I would have a brand new life that would be free from all the drama.“Look at that mall”, he said and shifted his gaze to the mall that was just across the street. I nodded my head in understanding, deeply wondering what he wanted us to do at the mall.“We need to steal from someone. That is our only way out. We have to leave this city”, Noah said and for a minute, I thought that I’ve just
Noah’s PovI was almost at the end of the line. It was just left for me to gather enough money, after which I would leave with Amelia. Amelia was quite puzzled, and I could see this in her eyes. She was exhausted and, at the same time, filled with so much uncertainty.A part of my heart told me that she didn’t fully trust me, but I didn’t care much about her. I had her by my side and that was all what mattered. “Everything will be fine in no time”, I said to her again as we both shifted our gaze to the antique store owner who was examining the treasure with a small frown on his face. “Is this really a treasure?” He asked and for a minute, I thought I had just heard wrongly. I was beginning to run out of patience. I had thought that he would scream in excitement the minute he laid his eyes on it, but his countenance was so cold and sour.“What do you mean by that?” I asked him with a cracked voice, staring at him as though I would tear him apart in no time.He let out a deep hiss an
Amelia’s PovNoah held my hands and led me out of Grey’s mansion. From how restless he appeared, I could tell that something was wrong.The minute we got outside the gate, I let out a small scoff and looked at him.“This was not the plan! We said that we were going to escape much later at night. That was what you said. What happened?” I wore a confused look on my face as I looked at him curiously.He wore a small smile on his face, after which he took my hands and placed a small kiss on it. “It’s much better to achieve your games peacefully, besides causing trouble and creating chaos. At this point, none of them knows that we are escaping, and the best is that they won’t have an idea of where we are heading to”, he explained as his eyes glittered with excitement.I forced a smile to my face and nodded in understanding, even if I barely understood what was going on. I thought of Alexander at intervals, wondering where he was in the middle of everything.“How about Alexander? Where is
Alexander’s PovA small groan left my lips as I felt an excruciating pain on my head. I winced and made to move, but the bang on my head returned, fiercer this time. “Where was I?” I silently asked myself as I tried to open my eyelids that was strangely heavy. After what seemed like ages, my eyes finally shot open and I met a purely white ceiling…It was extremely quiet at first, until I heard hushed voices beside me. Turning my head to the left, I met some of my men who I had hired to watch over the mansion. They had worried stares on their faces and that got me more curious. “What is going on? Why are you all staring at me like that? And why are you here?” I asked, trying so hard to get to my feet, but feeling numb all over.They had their heads bowed in respect and didn’t make an effort to utter a single word. That simple act from them got me more enraged. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Talk to me!” I yelled out of my lungs, causing them to jerk up in shock. In a moment, th