They kept staring at her with questioning looks making her even more alarmed and suspicious. She wondered if they had found her out. She started racking her brain on how to explain to them the mess she had gotten herself into. “You seemed to be lost in your sleep” Clay said with an amused look on his face. “What?” Mary asked looking around confused. “Do you know now long we have been standing here? We almost thought you had gone into a coma” her mum said. “Or even dead” her brother chipped in. “Alright everybody, let’s go out for prayers” her dad said before taking the lead. All through the prayers, Mary sat staring into space, too carried away in her thoughts to know anything that was going on. Much to her delight the prayer was a short one and ended quickly. Mary carefully went back to her room to start getting her things ready, she would be going back to Adonis Scott later in the day. She noticed the bangle on her hand, she felt like taking it off then changed her
Mary felt panic wash over her as she read the content written in bold in on the paper that she almost dropped it. But she tried to control her reaction in order not to scare the young lad in front of her. “What is it aunt?” He asked tapping her knee gently. “Is it something bad?” “Ehhmm…. Not really Aiden” she tried to remain calm. “It’s just something meaningless that you should not be bothered about”. “But it looks like something bad, from your reaction”. “Let’s just go inside okay?” Back in her room, Mary paced around holding the paper and reading it over and over again. She was petrified to the marrow. “Stop what you are doing at once or you face the consequences”. That was obviously a threat,and there could be only one person who would have sent her such threat, Adonis. He must have found out that she knew about him and was trying to expose him and now her life could be in danger for real, just like she had seen In her dream. “But Adonis does not know her house” she
Clay thought that must have been a case of mistaken Identity. “Are you sure it was you they had asked him to give the note and not me?”. Mary nodded, getting a bit confused. She was very certain that the note was meant for her, after all she was the one who was planning to expose Adonis hidden secret. “Do you have any enemies? I mean, did you have a fight with anyone that would want to hurt you?” Mary shook her head, it was not a complete lie anyways, after all she did have any enemies anyways, and she did not have any fight with anybody either. “You know what Mary? You would try to stay back at home for a while, until we figure out what to do” his voice sounded shacky. Mary had a feeling that her brother was hiding something since he was acting so suspicious, but she had no idea what it was. She wondered what it could be that he was hiding from her. He made to go inside then he came back again. “And please, we have to keep this from mum and dad, we do not want to have them
Mary and Clay stared at each other for some time, not having an idea how to answer the question. “What note is Aiden talking about that could have put the both of you in such gloomy mood?” Mr Wilberforce asked again. “It’s nothing really dad” Clay chipped in. “You must not listen to Aiden he is just saying gibberish”. “But dad there was a man and Aunt Mary….” “So it looks like you brought us something from your ice cream date”. Mary said gesturing to the bag Mrs Wilberforce had in her hand. “Of course, we decided to get something for the people who did not go on a date with use”. “That’s so thoughtful of you then” Clay laughed. “Why don’t we all go inside and dig in?” “Good idea” Aiden screamed. They all walked inside, with Mary and her brother trailing behind and exchanging worried looks. “So it’s safe for me to say that this is my highlight of this visit” Mary announced as they sat round the table over several snacks and cups of ice cream. “I think I can sa
Mary paused at the door, her beating severely to the point that it almost became painful. She did not know if to concentrate on the deep blue eyes that was now piercing through her with it’s gaze, holding her hostage that she could not even look away, or if she should concentrate on her heart which seemed to plan to rebel against her entire body. It seemed to be working independently, on it’s own accord. Neither did she know if she should concentrate on her fears, her fears that seemed to be growing with every passing second. There he was, the supposed dangerous murderer, dangerous but ruthlessly handsome as well. His beautiful looks made her find it difficult to connect him to the supposed murder. With the way he stared at her, the first thought that registered in her head was to turn around and run away, far away from him and back home into her mother’s arms where she would be save from any danger. But she could not move, his eyes seemed to have glued her to the spot she stood
“Would you help me dry my hair?” He asked, his voice deeper than she could ever imagine. Only then did she notice the water dripping from his hair. “Why do you always forget to dry your hair after taking a shower?” She asked staring into his deep blue eyes. “Because of you”. “Huh!” “Because I know you would surely help me dry it” he smirked. “I do not think I even have to try to convince you to do it for me so I? After all you already offered by yourself to help me dry my hair always” he said suddenly pulling away from her, he rested on the chair and folded his arms across his chest. Mary seemed perplexed by his actions, she sat there quietly, not saying anything. “So are you going to help me?” He asked suddenly leaning towards her again. She tried to say something, but then she closed her mouth again. Her beat increased again. “What do you say?” He asked again jolting her from her thoughts. “Oh… Okay” she stammered. “I would just go get the dryer” she stood up q
Mary stood up and ran into the bathroom because if she had stayed, she would have given into the most lustful desires of the innermost part of her heart. And she did not want that, not with someone like Adonis. A cold blooded murderer who would not hesitate to kill her if he sees the need. Mary wrapped her arms around her body and sat on the toilet seat, trying to calm her fast breaths, and to quench the fire that had been ignites inside of her by Adonis kisses and touches. She stayed there for a few minutes, expecting to hear him knock on the door. She was already cooking up excuses to give when he does, but he did not. By the time she summoned courage and left the bathroom he was gone although his scent still hovered around her room, it was almost like he was still there. She could still feel the tingling feeling on her skin where he had touched her, she still felt hot from the assault his merciless fingers had meted out on her innocent body. Mary sat on the bed, her hand protect
Mary rushed out of her room immediately, and made her way to go and execute her plans. The keys to his study would definitely be inside his room, why did she not think of that earlier. She had not really been in his room, but she was certain she was going to break into it that’s evening and find those keys. Mary’s hope was almost squashed when she had almost gotten to the door of his room, what if he had equally locked it too? Mary still decided to keep hope alive anyway and moved on. She got to the front of his room and immediately got nervous for no reason. She placed her hand on the door knob, closed her eyes and said a silent prayer in her heart for the door to be open. Although it did not take long for Mary to have a reason to be really nervous. While her eyes were still closed, and her hand on the door knob. She felt the door push open, amazed that the door had to open on it’s own without her having to twist the door knob and opening it, Mary opened her eyes but almos
"Ahhhhh!" Mia screamed as she saw the ring on Mary's finger, this time around Mary did not try to stop her from screaming, she allowed her scream out her lungs even though everyone in the restaurant were now watching them. "You mean you are getting married to Adonis Scott? How could so much happen within such a short period?" Mia asked surprised. "Even I have no idea" Mary said with a smile as she looked at the ring in her finger. "I have no idea either". "Would you make me your chief bridesmaid?" Mia asked with a smile. "Of course Mary said" They talked happily about random things, and how beautiful Mary's wedding would be. Mary herself was anticipating the wedding, she could not wait to see how beautiful her wedding would be. They had already started preparations for the wedding, and it was even like a double celebration for Mary because Clay also got a big contract that would change the life of his company forever and make it known."What do you think about this?" Mia
Mary was taken aback by what she saw on the sky, she looked back at the object in her hand again, it was a ring, and it looked expensive. Mary felt like she was dreaming, this could be one of those her countless fantasies that she had always thought would never come to pass. She quickly looked back at Adonis and saw him walking towards her with a smile on his face. He got close to her and took the ring from her hand. "Will you marry me" he voiced out. Mary was perplexed beyond description, she could not believe what her ears were hearing. She slowly pinched herself to be sure she was not dreaming. Adonis laughed as he saw her pinch herself. "I guess I should help you do that" Adonis said and pinched her arm softly. "Ouch!" Mary exclaimed laughing. "Now tell me" Adonis said. "Will you marry me". "Yes!" Mary nodded excitedly, she could not control her excitement, Adonis himself could not control the smile that spread out on his face as he slid the ring into her finger.
"So how did you feel on that day after witnessing two murders? I know it must have been a traumatic event for you". Mary said. "It indeed was" Adonis answered, "especially the thoughts of loosing my mother on that day. But Emma was there for me to help me over come it, she never left my side". "That is the reason you love her so much, she deserves all the love you show to her". "Exactly....." Adonis said. "After she took me and fled that city, we were always going from one thatched house to the other, living from hand to mouth. Sometimes I would watch my grandmother beg in the streets in order to give make sure I had something to eat". Mary took his hand and squeezed it, she never would have believed that Adonis had gone through such hardship as a child. "Emma sacrificed a lot for me, she later started doing menial jobs so she was able to afford to pay for a small place in the outskirts of the city". "I guess that was where you met the neighbor who always caught you with
"So why did you still chose to keep me after you found out?" "Well..." He took another sip from his glass of wine while staring at her. "I kind of noticed you were making progress with my grandmother, so I choose to let you stay. Hoping you would see the good in me and forfeit your mission" Mary lowered her eyes, she felt even more ashamed of herself once again. "Do you want to know another reason I choose to let you stay at all cost?" Mary shook her head. "Well just like I told you the first day we had met, you are so lovely. You were lovely the first day I saw you, and you still are now" a smile broke out on his face. "It would only take a person with a stone heart not to fall in love with you". On hearing that, Mary immediately dropped the glass of wine she was about taking a sip from and looked up at him sharply. Did he mean that he was in love with her? "I guess you yourself did not have a heart at all, like you told me the first time we met* Mary said. "What do
Adonis stared at Mary opened mouthed and with wide eyes as she walked towards him, he knew he had asked her to wear something sexy, but this was so hot that it almost too his breath away. With every step she took towards him, his heart beat increased. Causing him to want to take her in his arms and kiss her all night long. A smile spread out on his lips as she walked towards him. "You look beautiful" he said to her as she approached him. He took her hand, gave it a gentle squeeze before he brought it to his lips and kissed it. Mary felt electrifying feelings all over her body as Adonis soft lips made contact with her hand. She bit her lips to prevent a moan from escaping from her mouth. "Shall we?" He asked as he took her hand. She nodded with a smile. Adonis opened the car door for her and gestured for her to get in, Mary got into the car. Adonis got in quickly besides her and helped her fix her seatbelts, even though he knew that she could do it herself, he still felt
Emma cleared her throat and continued her story. "Seeing what had happened and that someone had found out, I felt that we were no longer safe there, if the police found us out they could take me to jail, and then my Adonis would be left all alone on his own with mo body to take care of him. I did not want that for my grandson, so I took him with me and we fled the town. Once again I had to leave, but this time around with my grandson and not my daughter. We were not able to take anything wutg us, the only thing I was able to take out of that house was a picture of my Lauren, the same picture you have seen hanging there. Because the place had been a ghetto, there was no further investigation on the deaths, the police ruled it out as a clash between rival gangs. Mary still wanted to know why Adonis had tried to harm his grandmother. She asked the question aloud, directing it to Adonis. But Adonis stayed quiet, still staring at her. Emma answered the question instead. "Adonis nev
Mary looked up at Adonis again only to see him still looking at her. She noticed he had been quiet all along, she felt ashamed to look into his eyes now, she really felt ashamed of what she had done. Emma continued her explanation. "I finally thought that when I presented Adonis to Oscar, I thought that at least he would be happy that he finally had a child with Lauren and stop treating her bad. At first, he became lenient with us and started acting a bit maturely towards us. He would but gifts for Lauren and Adonis. But that did not last long, after quitewa while he resumed his maltreatment on us again. I watched Adonis grow up in the midst of all of these chaos, but I could not do anything about it, I had no power to change anything. I could not even take him away from there because we had no other place to go to. I did not want to return to the streets with my child and grandchild, that would not be good for them. So we stayed. Oscar never showed love to Adonis as a child" M
Mary and Emma were now sitting on the couch in the sitting room, while Adonis stood there with his hand in his pocket. Mary wondered what Emma meant by saying her grandson was not a murderer. But Adonis had openly admitted in the court that he had killed his parents. Adonis stood there and watched every reaction that appeared on Mary's face as they spoke. "Then why is everyone saying he killed his parents? Why was he arrested?" Mary was even more confused as ever. "You should see him as a hero instead of a murderer" Emma said. Mary looked up at Adonis only to meet his eyes. Mary kept rubbing Emma's arm as she spoke. "Tell me about Adonis parents then" Mary said. "Is the lovely woman in that picture hanging inside that room Adonis's mom?" Mary asked. Emma nodded. "My Lauren, my poor child. She suffered so much until death". Emma said with a sad look on face. "Is she your daughter?" Mary asked, she could not help but ask too many questions. "Yes" Emma said nodding. "S
Mary had her heart hung in her mouth, she swallowed hard having no idea how to handle the situation at hand. She was about challenging him and finally get to tell him to his face that he was a pathetic and and psychotic killer that would not mind harming his own grandmother just to cover up his mess. She was about about open up her mouth to cuss him when he pulled out a gun from his pocket and pointed it at them. Mary quickly pushed Emma behind her, but it seemed like she pushed too hard because the old woman ended up falling to the ground. Mary's mouth snapped shut as she looked at Adonis, all the curses she had originally planned to rain on him hung in her throat. "What are you trying to do?" He asked, his voice sounding more mean than it had sounded earlier. His eyes had gone blood shut, Mary feared that he had gone mad and would kill the both of them without thinking twice. Mary could not help but think if this was the same way Adonis had killed his parents, if this was th