It didn't work as she saw his smirk deepen at her statement. His gaze lingered on her lips, causing her to bite hers in annoyance, before moving up to stare at her eyes. She averted her gaze immediately, not trusting herself to stay calm at that moment. She could almost hear his amused chuckle. Her hands began trembling. No matter how much she hated that asshole, he still made her blood boil, which was something she really didn't want.But then the anger drained from her. Her eyes softened towards him and her heart started beating faster. That man, he was dangerous. But somehow he calmed her in a different way. She was not sure if she knew what she was feeling at the moment. Sue could not understand and she did not want to understand, she was probably thinking too much. A man like this would make you pay for a very dime that he would give you."So can we get on with business now?"She muttered almost to herself. Mike was grinning already, thinking that his boss will hand Selena over t
The moment Selena left, Mike walked up to his boss,"Sir, you were so kind to her, you even gave her the money without thinking"Robert snorted," I have no reason to think about it. And yes, I gave her the money. I'm not doing this just for you so stop complaining.t"Robert snapped at him, annoyed."Yes, of course Boss, I am sorry for being so rude"Mike apologized sheepishly, he was scared he angered him somehow by mentioning Selena.Robert sighed and rubbed his forehead in frustration," I am sure we are done here tonight, tell others and let's leave at once."Mike nodded and went ahead to carry out his boss's order.****Selena leaned against the hotel door. She needed time to catch her breath and take in what was happening. Having the money with her looks so surreal and she has no idea on how to take it all in, it was so easy and she is finding it hard to believe it. In fact she was speechless and as well overwhelmed, she was unable to process any of it. The only thing she knew is t
"Let me go," she begged.Caleb ignored her as he continued twisting her arms.Her tears were already running down her face and cheeks."Please.." She pleaded again. A few seconds passed between them"No, let go," she yelled at him in desperation."Tell me why I should let you go?"His tone was deadly. His grip around her wrist tightened. "Because you are hurting me, Caleb."He released his hold on her and then turned his back on her."While you are here, behave yourself."He said and left her all by herself. She stood rooted to a spot until realization hit her, she might not be leaving here anytime soon. She didn't know the area she has been brought to and the house exit door has been closed, probably locked."How will I get the hell out of here?" She wondered, turning around, trying to survey the house."I can't believe Caleb will bring me here against my will, what is he trying to prove?"She said angrily, wiping away the few tears that managed to escape her eyes and run down her
EARLIER ON... Maria's phone vibrated from the desk across the room. Caleb cursed under his breath and took a long stride towards it. The phone has been vibrating for a while now but he ignored it with the hope it will stop. He actually seized Maria's purse and her phone. He just did not want to give her access to the outside world. He hopes to keep her here for a long time until he decides to let her go. The fact that she is dating his brother, Jack, gives him a whole new level of hatred for Jack. Maria was supposed to be his forever but because his brother, Jack could not watch that happen, he framed him for a crime and sent him to prison and still went ahead and took his girlfriend. As long as he is free, Caleb had vowed to make his brother and his former girlfriend pay for what they did to him. He would make sure they paid and he had started, his brother would not see what's coming his way until it's too late. He picked up the phone from the desk and saw the caller
Caleb stopped at the door and turned around to face her with the same evil grin plastered on his face again."Yes?"He asked and raised an eyebrow at her, waiting for her to say something. She took in a deep breathe," I will talk to her now"She begged and he could not stop smirking. "I thought you want to play games with me" He taunted her as he made his way towards her. Maria tried as much as possible to keep a distance between them but Caleb would not see to it. It looked like he derived pleasure from making her feel uncomfortable. "I am in for no games. What you should do for me is set me free and let me go home to my friend. I don't want her to worry to death because of me"She pleaded calmly, with hope that his heart would soften and he would do as she said. Instead of giving her any answer, he leaned closer and brushed his lips over hers lightly in an almost chaste kiss before pulling away."I guess you really need to work on your convincing skills," he laughed. "No
Selena wiped the sweat off her face as she waited anxiously for a cab to come by. She was clutching the bag of money like her life depended on it. Sure, her brother's life depends on it. Her phone beeped and she cursed out loud. It indicated battery low and it will soon go off. That's why Maria could not get through to her the first time she called because the phone tripped off and Selena had to power it and now that she had heard from her friend, she wouldn't be too worried if the phone goes off. What she should be worried about is how to get home or even to the hospital right now. It's pretty late and the night is already dead but she was optimistic that she will get a cab. She slapped off the mosquito on her right legs and shifted her weight to the right leg. She was standing few meters away from the hotel. The night was breezy and chilly, the wind biting and the temperature dropping. She wrapped her hands around herself tightly to block the chill but it wasn't enough. Her tee
All Selena could feel was numbness in her heart. Her mouth formed an 'o' shape as the realization dawned upon her.The only thing she wanted to do was scream but there was no noise coming out from her lips. Selena clenched tighter to her brother and let her tears fall from her beautiful hazel eyes.The pain was excruciating. Her throat tightened and she choked the sob that threatened to burst its way from her chest. She could not hold it anymore so she let out a piercing scream. Melissa jumped to her feet in confusion. For a few seconds she did not understand what was going on. Her confusion was immediately replaced with concern."Selena, what's the matter?"She asked, moving closer to Selena but stopped in her tracks when she saw how Andrew was looking. He was looking so pale, like someone whose blood had ceased to flow in his system and the reality dawned on her, he is dead. A lump caught her throat and she tried to fight the bile rising within her throat as she stared at And
For FEW minutes none of them moved from where they curled on the floor. Selena stared blankly ahead of her, lost in thought. She has stopped crying, just traces of tears on her face. She has lost all colors on her face. Her eyes were dull, no life. She felt like the world lost its meaning. Andrew is her life and now he is gone, she has nothing to live for. She was ready to do anything to save him, to the extent she nearly repeated a past mistake. "You know I want my daughter to look like you though,"Andrew's voice rang in her head."She is going to have your compassionate heart. And the same way you are protecting me is how she would look after her kids' siblings""And how are you sure she is going to be the first one?" "I just know"Another tear dropped from her eyes and she wiped it away. There is nothing to hold onto now but memories both shared. Life will never be the same again and Selena knows this. She can't imagine how she will live without her brother. She wasn't ab
“Dad?” Kyle called at the door, smartly dressed. Robert looked up from his laptop and smiled genuinely at him. He was trying to round off work before he could go down to the party venue. It was Kyle’s tenth birthday and after he left Peru without Selena, he had engrossed himself in planning the party himself to keep himself busy. That way he would think less of her and funny enough, it worked.“Hey big man. Come in.” He cheerfully invited his son in. Kyle threw himself on his father's bed peeping into the laptop, trying to find out what Robert’s working on. It was surprising to the whole family when they found out that Robert was actually Kyle's father. It was a beautiful surprise. Kyle didn't have to feel any less of himself finding out he was actually adopted by his real family. His only regret was his mother missing. He thought if he had been nice to Selena maybe she wouldn't have left him the second time. He did understand why she left him the first time, it was for his own go
“If I'm with you right now, I would have given you a hard knock on the head.” Maria fumed over the phone. She couldn't believe that Selena would leave the country without letting her know. She was worried sick trying to reach her on the phone. To think that's the least of the things she didn't know happening in Selena's life at the moment.“Calm down, girl. I didn't have time to think.” Selena said, trying to pacify her friend. It wasn't working because she could literally hear her friend breathing heavily over the phone.“Okay. I'm calm.” Maria said after a moment. “So tell me what happened?” Selena sighed and got to her feet, moving about in her hotel room. After landing in Peru, she had booked a hotel and settled in before phoning Maria. Moving around in the new city wasn't hard for a first timer though. All thanks to Google map.“There are things I can't explain to you at the moment. Just know I'm fine and when I can, I will explain things to you.” She breathed, squeezing her e
NINE YEARS AGO It was early on one Saturday morning, a girl was seen hovering around the Fin Mansion. Her face went unseen because of her cap and hoodie that covered everything from her head to waist, only revealing her dark hair and pale complexion.Her appearance didn't seem suspicious in the slightest, almost blending perfectly with the surroundings but the eyes that peeked through the edge of the cap showed that she is indeed interested in entering the mansion or waiting on someone or something. For over twenty minutes, she waited and when her patient was almost worn out, a guard came out and sighting the basket in front of the huge Fin gates, he rushed back in and soon returned with the young master, Robert Fin who was just almost turning twenty at that time. Seeing that her mission had been accomplished and that the baby inside the basket was in safe hands where he belonged, she pulled herself from her hiding and disappeared from sight. The lady turned out to be Selena Parke
Within a minute the ward was turned upside down by Robert, calling Selena's name at intervals.“F*ck!” He exclaimed, scared that something bad might have happened to the lady he just learnt to be Kyle's mother. Robert had questions and he needed answers but firstly he needed to know her whereabouts. He rushed out immediately, bumping into a nurse. "Where is Ms Parker?" He asked in haste. The nurse looked at him with a questionable look, "Sorry, I don't know any patient by that name." The woman apologized, trying to walk past him to continue her job. Robert grabbed the nurse's wrist and held her back, making her yelp in surprise."What do you mean? In a large hospital like this and a patient is missing, you're giving me the crab of not knowing such a patient." His patience was running out and at the same time, he was blaming himself. If indeed Selena is missing, it's should be his fault. How could he had left her alone. Yeah, he was in foul mood yesterday after Selena made it clear
“The baby didn't stay! I'm sorry." The doctor's words kept replaying in his mind. The next few hours was hell for Robert. Pacing around at intervals, blaming himself for not realizing that Selena was pregnant until she had lost the baby, his baby."Fuck!"He kicked the air and tagged at his hair in frustration. It was all his fault. If he had paid close attention, he would have noticed.According to the doctor, Selena was just two weeks pregnant and giving blood out to Kyle had caused the miscarriage.Imagine saving a life to kill another. At the sound of Selena's voice, he turned and she was trying to get off the bed. She was awake now. "Hey, let me help you." Robert offered but Selena pushed his hand away, glaring at him. "When am I leaving the hospital?" She asked sternly, looking everywhere but him. "They won't let you leave until tomorrow." Robert informed her. "How are you?" He asked her. She scoffed and rolled her eyes at him."Fine." She answered bitterly, looking away
The scenario before Selena was the most terrifying sight ever. Kyle was sprawled on the floor with his head bleeding profusely. “How the hell did he slip and fall?” She asked as she tried wrapping her hand on what was going on. Her feet couldn't move, neither did her body. A small whimper escaped from her mouth following a chilling scream from her. The next minute, Kyle's unconscious body was surrounded by the guards and maid. Funny how none of the workers in the place heard his scream when he fell. Commotion followed immediately and soon an Ambulance arrived. Kyle was wheeled in while Selena followed after putting a call across to Robert. She had gathered herself a little but however she still looked shaken and... scared. "Please, don't die." Selena tearfully told unconscious Kyle as she clasped her hands together with his. Her tears wouldn't stop falling as her chest tightened in pain. It hurt like hell seeing Kyle in that state not knowing what his fate will be. The fall was pr
Groaning with one eye open, the wall clock stated 7am in the morning. Too lazy to get up, but Selena has to get up. It was the day she was going to be free. Her contract had ended and knowing what she knows now, she was walking out of Fin mansion without a second thought. Yesterday, Julio had visited and told her about her parents death and how Vera Wilson was involved in everything. She learnt Vera was her father's evil ex and Dash was her half-brother. It didn't matter since her parents were dead so she told Julio that if ever the case was won in court, all that was left in her name should be given to the less privileged. She has nothing to do with what will constantly remind her that she no longer has the people she loves with her. Julio could do anything to convince her but Selena wouldn't hear of any of it. Life had solemnly dealt with her and she would want to be far away from any constant reminder of the things life had snatched from her.“Rise and shine, Selena.” She yawned
"Ma'am, the driver is waiting for you." Selena turned to Flora with her brows raised. "Where is your Boss?" Selena asked, now frowning. Her mood had been sour since she found out about her pregnancy and had stayed back in her room for the rest of the morning. Though she had mixed feelings about the pregnancy, she was keeping it and there was no way Robert would get wind of it. Too bad her baby will be raised without a father because after today she was disappearing and no one will find her. "He's left." Flora mumbled, feeling pity for Selena.How sad that Robert didn't at least check up on her to know why she hadn't been out of her room since the last time they saw and now he was gone?She's not surprised. She knew he doesn't care about women, talk more of a lady like her.With a sigh, Selena got to her feet and headed straight towards the door."Ma'am." Flora stopped her with a soft voice. "I'm sorry about this."Selena chuckled, "why?" "You're sad and it break my heart." Flora t
"So Ma'am, I hope you slept well?" The maid who now has a name tag, Flora, asked, pouring Selena a cup of coffee. Selena was wrapped in her sleeping wear. Her sleepy eyes dulled out as she tried to make up what the maid had asked."You said what?" She mumbled and slipped off the bed, staggering. For the record, she slept off on the couch. How did she get on the bed?"I asked if you slept well?" Flora repeated her question, shaking her head. She likes Selena and it was obvious. Selena was easy to love anyway."What do..es..t.tha.t me..a.n" Selena slurred and blinked repeatedly to wave off the sleep in her eyes."Here." She tried handling the coffee mug to Selena. "Thank you." Selena thanked as she took the drink and sipped it, returning to full consciousness.The coffee tasted delicious. "Does the coffee taste fine?" She heard Flora ask after seeing the change in her facial expression."Yes." Selena replied, giving the maid a sincere smile.Flora giggled, "If you need help showering, l