Nick I couldn’t believe I had managed to pull this off and have her all to myself. I enjoyed watching her sleep. This was my new favorite thing every day I crouched on my elbows as I was lost in her beauty. I wouldn’t have thought that I would have her in my bed like this. I smiled as she stirred. “You are being a creep again” she smiled. “You love it,” I smirked. “No.” she turned away from me, “It’s creepy. Stop it,” she hugged the covers. “It’s your fault,” I moved up, turning her, making her open her eyes. “Nick,” she looked at me with a warning, “Just because you are up doesn’t mean I have to be as well,” she yawned trying to push me off her. “Do you know what time it is?” I looked at her. “Too early,” she whined with a groan, “Get off me,” she squirmed underneath me. “It’s almost 10, baby,” I laughed. “Ten?” she shouted, “You should have been at work hours ago,” she spoke trying to push me off and I laughed. “Ki, baby, relax. Being a boss means I get to do what I want,”
Kioni “How are you feeling today?” the doctor asked. I don’t remember much except for what Nick told me. I was the only survivor of a car accident that killed my family that caused me to hit my head and get a hideous scar on my forehead. There was no one to take care of me so Nick’s father took me in and I lived with them since the accident. I don’t remember anything else and I have been forgetful lately. Nick mentioned it was because his father died last month that made me forget everything again. He said I was beginning to remember and I had made progress but his death took a huge toll on me and caused me to have blackouts recently. He has been patient with me and he suggested I do therapy to help me regain my memories. Doctor Singa has been filling me in on everything these past
Morgan I watched as all the color on little Nicky’s face drained as I proudly sat coolly on my seat. He was shocked that he didn’t have the gall to ask me how I came to find out about it. I have always liked it that way when I knew I had won, especially when it came to blackmail. He is wondering how I acquired the information and squirming like the worm he is. His father might be shrewd but Nicky has always been an easy target. He could have been a great mind if he wasn’t impulsive and stupid. I smiled looking at the menu as he glanced at me for the third time. I bet it was killing him how I found out about his secret. He was looking around the table wondering who I had told but this was a card I was keeping to myself for now. Something about the way he was panicking made me suspicious. This was interesting and I needed to bait him and see how he would react.
Nick I don’t know how Morgan found out about Ki, but I don’t like it. He would mess with my plans and ruin everything for me. I was beginning to enjoy everything with her. We were on our way to a happy life and the weasel is trying to ruin that. It was easy getting Ki to believe the lies I sold to her especially since she couldn’t remember much after I drugged her a couple of times. Doctor Singa said it was due to her having that accident that made her have short term memory loss. It was smooth sailing after I got her hypnotized into thinking all of her memories with her adoptive family were a false memory and a simple projection of her deeper desire in wanting a family. With that done every other memory, she had soon disappeared including James. Singa was greedy enough to accept the ruse and agreed to do my bidding with a clear warni
Adam I have been feeling ballsy recently since I managed to escape Jay again. I finally managed to find James. He works at the main police station Springs Precinct. I need to scope him out before I trust him. This time I managed to get a disguise before I walked into the station. I’m going to pose as a delivery guy with a hideous wig and fake beard in case he was given my identity. I walked in and adjusted my cap as I made my way to the desk. I worked hard on this last night after I saw something like this on one of the crime tv shows. I wore gloves as I inserted a typed copy of a burner phone number in an envelope. I even made sure I did it on a clean surface and bagged the envelope in a courier packet. The clothing was easy to replicate black jeans, a red shirt that’s similar but without the logo. I wore a puffer jacket to make it look like the logo on the left chest will be cov
James I contemplated calling this anonymous number for many reasons but his accusation of me being a fraud was not called for. I have never been a fraud in my life and being a detective is an honor because I get to follow in my father’s footsteps and make him proud. He was honorable and served the city to his dying breath and here he is calling me a fraud. “What did you just say?” I asked. “You heard me,” he scoffed, “I know you pretended to be with her so you could stab her in the back,” he sounded angry. “Look whoever you are, you have the wrong person. I have never been a fraud nor do I want to be one so whatever you think you know is wrong. You should stop wasting my time with your accusations. If you have a problem with how I do my job feel free to file a complaint with the departmen
Kioni I had a nightmare last night and Nick comforting me didn’t make me feel safe. I felt like a caged bird whose wings have been clipped and I need to be free. I felt tired and angry and I needed space but Nick wouldn’t let me have a moment to myself. “Baby, please open the door. Let’s talk about it,” he pleaded. “Not now, Nick,” I stood firm with my decision, "I need a moment to myself.” I had locked myself in the bathroom and was refusing to open the door for him. I might have been acting immature but I needed a moment to think for myself. I needed a clear head especially after the dream I had. It felt real, something that had happened to me before. “Honey, please,” there was a pause for a while, “Come back to bed it’s still too early. Pl
Kioni I felt like a school kid, called into the principal’s office as I squirmed and shifted on the sofa as doctor Singa looked at me. I didn’t know where to begin because I was still confused by everything. I played with the sleeves of my hoodie. “Why don’t you tell me about your day yesterday,” he asked. “It was the same as always,” I responded before I fell silent. “I can tell by your response that something happened?” he spoke as I looked up at him catching him fixing his glasses as he continued, “Yesterday when I left you had discovered that Nick makes you happy and when I spoke to him this morning he seemed worried about you,” “I know and I feel bad about it,” I sighed. “But?” he urged as h
KioniTrue happiness is what I felt. We were sitting having breakfast before the guys left the table, one after the other. It was all so weird. I looked around the table and everyone seemed to be oblivious. I wanted to go check what was happening outside, but the girls stopped me and began having a conversation about what we had for our dinner last night.“I should get the recipe and make this for Wayne.”“I’m not a skilled cook, but I loved the sauce.” Dani added.“That meat was so tender.” Gaby smiled.“Mhh, it was melting in my mouth.” Faith chided.“Faith ate for two.” Harper laughed&ldq
HarperA few months later,I had made some progress and was ready for this holiday. Tomorrow is going to be a big day. I looked at my suitcases and gleefully smiled.“Harper!”“Coming,” I shouted. I ran down the stairs. “What?” I scoffed.Sam has been my bodyguard. This was not by choice. It was annoying. I preferred the other guard, though I don’t remember his name. He never talked much. Unlike Sam, who takes every chance to speak.“You have a visitor,” he said. “Make it quick. We have to leave soon. I’m not getting in trouble because of you.”“
AdamWith my injured leg and James’ injured shoulder, we almost struggled to keep Harper steady. Her strength was almost impossible to rear.“Thank you.” James said with a sigh.“Don’t mention it.”“It’s over.”“Yeah, it is,” I said, looking at the car where Nick was.“I should go with her to the hospital.”“I’m right behind you.” I nodded.James and my sister left with Harper in the same ambulance. Sebastian, Morgan and Gaby had also gone ahead. We were all being taken to Dawson Hospital
SebastianLesson learnt. Nick was just as canny as his father. He kept surprising me. He had an army. Over twenty men, I'm sure. He knew we were coming. He was prepared. I didn’t do enough to catch him. I should have followed the money theory harder. If I was aware of how vigorous he was, things would have been different. We wouldn’t be in this situation. Nick was worse than his father.“You two stay here. Help is almost here. I have to get in there.”“Don’t get killed,” Adam said.“Be careful,” Nigel said.I gave them both a nod and moved. I was a little rusty, but I prayed I could manage. I ran inside, dodging all the bullets. Before I got in, I saw him ducking his head. Nigel had my back.
NickHiring people to take Kioni to the mansion was a plan in the works for a long time. All the months of planning and watching from afar were necessary. I was going to take Kioni either way. She belonged to me. They all underestimated me. Underestimating the love I felt for her. She was mine, and I was going to make it crystal clear.Everything was set. I was prepared for a fight. One of two things was going to happen. Kioni was going to come to me or I was going to go take her. No army of guards was going to stop me because I had an army of my own. An army I spent a lot of money on and they were the best.Charles taught me one thing that stuck with me. Being resourceful and passionate enough to grasp the moment. My moment was now staring at me. They really made it easy for me. We were going to get married. She looked stunning in that
HarperThey always sideline me. As much as they were, I was involved in this as well. I would be devastated if something happened to Kioni or Gaby. I was actually devastated. That’s why when they were leaving, I followed them.I jumped into Morgan’s car with the bodyguard. He didn’t even know his boss had left with the others when I told him to drive. We were not really seeing eye to eye because the drive started off in an argument.“You know you are going to get me in trouble,” he eyed me with the corner of his eye.“I don’t care. Just drive.” I yelled.“I don’t even know where they went.” he yelled back.“They must have driven pa
KioniMy head hung low from a chair. I opened my eyes and looked around. My hands were chained to a chair. I sat straight and looked around.“Gaby!” I shouted. She was lying on the floor. “Gaby. Wake up.”“You are awake,” Nick emerged from behind me. “How do I look?”“What are you doing?” I asked him, “What did you do to her?”“Come on, Kiki,” he laughed, “This is what we always wanted.”“I don't want this.” I creased my face in disgust. “I know everything you did to me.”“I did nothing you didn’t want.” he walked a
MorganMy phone was ringing, but it was not on the nightstand. It was ringing somewhere on the floor close to the door; I think. My head was pounding like crazy. Someone shaking me made me open my eyes. I blinked a couple of times, hoping the room would stop spinning.I stumbled off the bed and looked around. There were two women in my bed and one on the floor. I did not know what was going on. The ringing was so loud. All I wanted was to go back to bed. Sleep off the dizzy.“Make it stop.” the woman on the floor stirred.I moved to find my phone. I had no idea what the hell was happening. When I got my phone, I almost threw it on the floor. I wanted to hurl. I scrunched and answered the call.
SebastianThe shouting inside was hurting my ears even as I stood outside smoking. I don’t even know how they all ended up shouting like that. They have all drifted, of course, from the actual issue.Morgan’s idea made sense. Nick would do anything to get to Kioni. All this time we had focussed on that factor. We had her protected at all times that it was difficult for him to try something. That’s why he easily spotted the weaker spot.Harper.How many weak spots could he see? I drew a big puff and stared at nothing. I wish I could drown all the noise. Prison was usually peaceful at this time of the night. Their annoying fighting was actually making me miss the serenity.“I thought you had gone home,” I to