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
"The detailed manifo of the campaign Beverly corporation is ready and the campaign looks promising. We will make good money out of this business deal." The executive marketer, Miss Avery rambled on. The meeting went for the latter part of the morning and every issue concerning the new business deal with one of the leading companies in the town was covered. Mr Singh was present and so were his sons, Julio and Robert who was now the CEO of the company. The managing director of Beverly Corporation who in respect of Mr Walter Reed was present and throughout the meeting, he had constantly kept his gaze on Robert who obviously was the center of attraction as he sat in his mega chief executive seat mindless, toying with his pen and occasionally spacing out. Apparently his mind has been on Selena who lay back home in a critical condition as he has assumed since he has not checked on her himself to see if she was actually okay. Every aspect of the deal was examined and all executives
"Your friend is okay." Caleb said, settling beside Maria on the bed. Over the last few 24 hours after Maria faced the biggest fear of her life, she hadn't been able to put her racing heart at a place. She felt jumpy most of the time and Caleb had done his possible best to put her at ease. "She has been taken home and she is recovering." He added, reassuringly, pulling her to himself. "I missed you, you know?" His hot breath fanning her. "I missed you damn much." He muttered in a low whisper, nuzzling his nose on her neck. Maria's breath quickened as anticipation washed over her. She had missed him as much. How slowly she accepted him back was something she didn't know how it happened. The feelings had been there however she didn't want it to escalate to the point it was now. She was back with her ex and she didn't think she would ever regret this decision. "I missed you too." She mumbled, flashing red all over her face. "I really did." He chuckled at her reddened expression, "