"Dash!" Selena exclaimed surprised, "what am I doing here?" She asked, her voice so loud. She was already on her feet, staring straight into his eyes, gagging his reaction. He didn't act surprised, he just smiled and walked to her. Putting his hands on her shoulders, he sighed. "Thank goodness, you are awake." His voice filled with relief. "I was afraid you were not going to wake up sooner.""What do you mean? How long have I been out?" She bombarded him with questions but it didn't seem like he was ready to answer any of her questions. Rather, he made her sit back on the bed."Just know that you are safe here." He said and Selena was forced to ask yet another question. "What do you mean? You are yet to answer me, why are you here with me and where am I?""You don't have to worry." He brushed his palm against her cheek, "you are safe with me." Selena felt the need for him to explain what's going on. No doubt she is safe with him. But she wants to understand if he had her abducted to
In what seemed like a deserted house, three men were found inside talking in hushed tones. The light slowly revealed one of them to be Jake with other allies. His expression was completely void with coldness emanating from his aura. He bit his lips and scanned the empty sitting room then looked back at the other guys. "I want to understand what happened here? How could your men not get the job done? It was a simple task and you all failed woefully." He spat out spitefully. "I asked to get one lady abducted and you failed." By then his gaze was directed at the man on his right hand who had an aloof expression. Apparently the building they were in served as where Selena had been kept when she was abducted. To their surprise, they returned to find the place empty and Selena gone with men stationed to guard her on the floor, knocked out. "Sorry boss but I don't know what happened. You were here and you saw her, I can't say how my men let her escape." The man breathed out the words throug
The driver pulled over and Robert together with Caleb got down. The evening air was a bit chilly and so was Robert's mood. His aloof mood was so evident that Caleb could perceive it by just standing by his side."I think coming all the way to this place is risky." Caleb mouthed, scratching the back of his neck. Robert scoffed and looked away. He placed his two hands inside his Pants' pocket, scanning the area. "We should have involved your men or the police men." Caleb added despite hearing him scoff a while ago, Robert's reaction wouldn't stop him from airing his opinion."I don't need an army of men to deal with your brother. I just hope to catch him on one then he would pray not to have been alive to this day." Robert fumed and started walking forward. Caleb hastened his steps and both crossed to the other side of the road. Soon both were walking towards the old building at the end of the street, where Robert believed Selena was being held. Of course, that's where he traced the c
The hairs at the back of her ears stood up when realization hit Maria. She didn't want to believe what her mind was telling her. Did she just get deceived? "What do you mean by that and where is my friend?" She stormed to the place he stood and positioned herself in front of him with her arms crossed on her chest. He eyed her furiously. "You are my girl and I do whatever I want with you. As for your friend, I wish I had her. Too bad I don't." Tears welled up in her eyes yet Maria wouldn't let them fall, "you are lying. You promised to let her go when I come. Fulfill your end of the bargain." She cried out. He wasn't moved by the tears in her eyes, he rather was delighted that she was in so much pain. The joy of seeing her break down makes his day every time. Maria was a fool for long to think he ever loved her, all the time she dated him she didn't get to understand the kind of person he is. He was always using her vulnerability against her. "I wish I was lying, I would have made Si
"You need to calm down. We will find her." Julio found himself saying for the umpteenth time. Since Robert returned from his search for Selena. He has been raising hell in the mansion. The whole family had gathered and all seeking for means to get Selena back as soon as possible. Every connection they have has been put to use and there is a look out for Jake in every corner of the town. "Why should I? The poor lady is out there with none of us knowing her fate. What if the idiot has done something to her?" Robert boiled in rage. His voice vibrated in the room. His mother shuddered and her skin covered in goosebumps. She didn't want to think about the possibility of something happening to the only woman her son seems to care about a little. "Calm down, Son. We will find her." Mrs Singh said and shared a glance with her husband who chipped in more words, "your mother is absolutely right. We will find her soon enough." Julio placed his hands on Robert's shoulders, "that's right little
Getting Maria back was one of the plans, the perfect plan yet the main plan was not achieved. No matter how the police tortured Jake he insisted he doesn't have Selena anymore. Robert saw he was telling the truth and ordered for him to be tortured no more. He left the station after instructing Jake to be heavily guarded so he wouldn't break out of jail again until his fate is decided. By the time he had returned to his mansion, it was pretty late and he retired to bed, shunning everyone including his son. He had so many conflicted emotions to deal with and he had no clue on her to handle them. With his eyes constantly watching the ceiling, the night turned deeper. The clock ticking, each passing second dreads him so much."What if she is dead?* He thought then shook off the thought. "No, she is perfectly okay and tomorrow I will see her." He assured himself and turned to his side. His eyes caught her bracelet on the table and smiled, remembering her reaction the day he gifted her
Robert strode into the coffee shop, deliberately unaccompanied by his entourage of guards. He had decided to meet the Dash without the constant presence of protection. As he entered, he took a quick scan of the shop, noting the scarce number of customers present. An expression of disdain crossed his face, his displeasure evident at the thought of being instructed on what to do.Just as he was about to dismiss the situation, a voice called out to him, causing him to turn in the direction of the voice. The person sitting at the table was the last individual he expected to see. Robert's mind quickly assessed the person, observing the resemblance he bore to Selena. Suddenly, everything fell into place, and it became clear to him."So, he was the son all along?" Robert pondered to himself, connecting the dots that had eluded him the first time he saw Dash."He must be joking," Robert thought to himself. "To Selena, he's just a friend. My girl doesn't even realize that he's been pretending
Robert's heart skipped a beat at the unexpected news. Selena's sudden return sparked a glimmer of hope within him, momentarily overshadowing him."Is she safe?" Robert's voice betrayed his worry, his grip on the phone tightening."Yes, sir," Miss Von replied, her voice filled with a sense of urgency. "She is just weak and needs medical attention."Relief flooded through Robert's veins, mingled with a renewed determination to deal with the bast*rd in front of him."Make sure she receives immediate medical attention," Robert instructed, his voice firm and resolute. "And keep me posted."As he ended the call, Robert's gaze shifted back to Dash, a newfound sense of determination etched on his face. The tables had turned, and the power dynamic had shifted in his favor. With Selena's return, nothing much stopping him from dealing with Dash. Robert had not known to be helpless in his entirety and the past few minutes was the longest time in his entire life. He had thought what if Dash was p