James
“I really hope you will wake up so I can tell how much I have missed you,” I spoke as I pulled a chair close to Ki’s bed.
She looked comfortable but I prayed she would open her eyes. A lot has happened, but I want to be there for her. Be the man she deserves. I looked down checking my phone again but there were still no messages from Nigel. It has been over an hour and considering the storm, I’m sure he was bound to call any minute.
I grabbed her hand and sighed. There was a lot I wanted to say to her, but I couldn’t find the words. I ran my thumb on her knuckles as I stared into space. My thoughts were disoriented, I wanted her to wake up. I wanted his brother found. I wanted to be home with my sister. I wanted the bad guys caught. I was wondering about Sebastian. It would be easier to find him if I knew his full name. I wanted
Nick He was lying. NO. NO. NO. That’s not true. She would never do that to me. She was the only person who brought a smile to my face. She noticed me even when I tried to hide. She was good at finding me in my hiding spot when no one else would. Adam was just trying to feed me lies. I shook my head. What if it were true? He was worse than my own sub-conscience. I groaned and pointed a finger at him as I refused to respond and walked away from him and left the mansion. I needed to think without hearing his voice. I would rather hear my own torment than his. I left Jay and Razor some instructions before I left because I couldn’t stand for all the lies he was spitting. For years I had to live with the guilt of betraying them when my father asked me. It killed me when I saw her again after so
Harper I was glad to be with Nancy after last night’s storm last night. I had expected there to be a lot of ruins along the way as she drove us to the hospital but it seems there were just minor damages. Everything seemed to have turned out alright. I was sitting on my phone busy scrolling my phone on social media when Nancy turned to look at me. “Stop scrolling on your phone,” she whispered. “What? It’s not like we can have a conversation with her,” I responded with a shrug. She mouthed ‘OH MY GOD’ but gave her a look and she shook her head as we both sat in silence. It was not as if I was being inconsiderate, but I was too focused on the internet trend that had been going on since last night. SPOTTED MORGAN WOODS BACK IN DARWIN IN TIME TO STOP AN ENGAGEMENT AND GE
Kioni Flashbacks. Lights. Gunshots. Car crash. Chase. The bracelet. I remember everything. The bracelet fell before I was hit by a car. I need to get the bracelet back. I tried to get up and I couldn’t move. It was as if my whole body was bound tight and I couldn’t lift my fingers. Where was I? What was happening? I was panicking because I tried to open my eyes but I couldn’t. What was happening to me? It felt like I had been dreaming for eternity. I could hear voices. A lot of familiar voices. Adam, my brother. Oh, Adam where did you go? I heard everything you said. I remembered just like you wanted. I need you, big brother. You are not a coward. It was never your fault. It was Nick. I remember he was the one who told me da
James I was against the idea of leaving the hospital while Nick was still there but Nigel chose that we go to the station. Romans had told me to take some time off and heal. I had scoffed because he was partly right. I needed to heal but the main reason was that I was too close to the case. Nigel knew I needed to be on this case so when he asked we leave for the station I agreed. We were in the briefing room and Nigel was on the drawing board as I sat on the chair watching him work on the case. Romans had assigned Nigel to lead the case of Adam’s kidnapping and reopen Frank and Olivia Turner’s death. “These are all the files I managed to get,” Sasha walked in holding a box. “That’s it?” Nigel asked. “Well, there would be more but someone in h
Kioni I understand everything now. The little girl I always fought in my dream was me. The little girl was fighting to get in my head, and I refused but all she ever wanted was to get back to where she belonged. She held all the memories I had forgotten about. The good and the bad she carried them all and every time for ten years I had fought her back. All the memories were within my grasp and the simple thing I did brought all of them back. My name is Kioni Auxilia Turner. I was born on June 15th, 1994. I have a brother Adam Turner born on April 5th, 1993. We are the children of Frank and Olivia Turner. I have never lacked anything in my life because I was born in one of the richest families on the continent. I knew from a you
Adam I didn’t expect to be still alive after I was caught and I certainly wasn’t expecting to be a prisoner in my old house. I don’t know what Nick’s agenda is but he was willing to backstab his father for it. I can’t seem to understand him but whatever his plans are for me are not good. He has been very smug and acting unpredictably. I was busy pulling and clunking the chain on my leg purposely so Razor or Jay could walk in. I was being kept in an empty room with a mattress, pillow, and blanket. The irony of it was that I was in my old bedroom. The same place I was shot. I had privacy to move around but I just couldn’t leave the room because of the chains. “What is up with all the noise,” Jay groaned as he walked in. “Finally, what took you so long? I need to take a shower. So do you min
James I could feel my body aching when I shifted. I winced and opened my eyes and noticed I had fallen asleep on the chair in the hospital. This was the third night I hadn’t slept in my own bed. I was beginning to feel sore and needed to go home and catch a few night’s sleep in my own bed. I checked my watch and noticed it was almost four in the morning. I pulled my jacket and noticed my phone had dropped down on the floor when I was using my jacket as a blanket. I pressed my lips together as I leaned down to pick up my phone as I noticed a string of messages from mostly Nigel. N: You need to get to the station when you get this. Lyla and Farai arrested Morgan Woods. N: It’s not a joke. Morgan is being charged with murder. “
Nick I had asked the driver to take me home after my visit to the station. To the public eye, it seemed as if I was a concerned son who was taking time off to spend with my father. I didn’t care about all that, but I needed him in my house in case he tried to speak. He has been trying so hard and failing to speak and keeping him monitored with me was the best option. “Someone is in a good mood today,” my sister said walking into my home office. “Want one?” I asked, looking over my shoulder with a glass in hand. “No, I’m good thanks,” she said, grabbing a seat. “Okay,” I shrugged, walking over to my seat across from her, “What’s up?” I asked, looking at her. “I’m here to congratulate you. Seems yo
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