ARSENIO'S POVWARNING!!! (violence, use of strong words and graphic description ahead)“Your half brother, Elijah.”“The fuck do you mean by my half brother Elijah??” I said as I sat up.“It was all his plan and set up from the beginning and even down to the first guy that was killed that said he was from Don, it was Elijah who told him to say that.”My blood boiled in rage as I heard what Sergio had just told me.“What about the attack on my house and the one who shot me???”“It was Elijah as well.” “Where are you right now???” I asked as my rage continued to increase.“I am at the usual abandoned warehouse.” he said.“Wait for me there, I am on my way.” I said as I hung up the call.I angrily walked out of the private room and headed straight to my room.I brought out two of my guns from the drawer where I kept them and stormed out of the room.“Arsenio, where are you going and that too in such haste and anger???” Irene asked as she met me on the hallway going out.“I have importan
ARSENIO'S POVWARNING ( Rated content ahead)***********“Do you want me to take care of you??” she asked seductively.I didn't say anything at first as I kept on looking at her strangely and trying to figure out if I was hallucinating or not."What is the matter??? why do you keep staring at me??" she asked as she winked."Nothing....are you Clara????" I asked, still slurring my words."I can be whoever you want me to be baby....just tell me, do you want me to take very good care of you???"“Anything you want Clara, I have no objections to it.” I said.She licked her lips seductively as she winked at me again.I needed as much privacy as I could at that moment and I couldn't achieve that because Sergio and Richard were standing at the VIP room entrance."Sergio, Richard???" I called.They turned around as quickly as they could.I signaled to them to walk out and to shut the door while they stand outside.They both bowed their heads and did exactly as I asked.“Okay then, why don't yo
CLARA'S POVAfter madam Irene asked me to take care of things in the kitchen, I did exactly as she asked and when I was done, I went back into my room. I brought out my phone and decided to text Arsenio's Mother as per her instructions.“Hello ma'am…it's Clara.” I wrote and sent it to her.I waited patiently for her response and after a few minutes, I got a message notification on my phone.“Okay Clara…thanks for your message dear, I will save your contact now and please make sure no one knows of our communication and not even my son Arsenio.” She wrote.“I won't ma'am.” I texted back.“Alright, I will text you again soon…take care.”“You too.”About an hour later, madam Irene walked into my room with a worried look on her.“What happened madam??? Is everything alright??”“Do you have any idea where Renio is headed??” She asked.I stared at her with a confused expression on my face as I didn't understand anything she was saying.“I don't understand you madam.”“Arsenio stormed out of
ARSENIO'S POV“I love you.” Clara blurted out.I stood still as I looked at her in confusion wondering if she was aware of what she was saying or not.I walked closer to her and stroked her hair softly and at the same time, I had the strongest and strangest urge to kiss her.Taking advantage of her in her vulnerable state was something I didn't want to do and so I gently removed her hand from mine and walked away.As soon as I got back into my own room, I fell asleep right away because I was still feeling a little bit tipsy from the alcohol intake earlier on.The following day, I woke up and decided to find out more about Clara because her nightmare made my curiosity grow.Before calling Sergio to tell me his own information about her, I decided to use my phone to check the activities that have been going on in Clara's phone.Before I gave her the phone, I had it tapped so I could monitor her messages, calls and what goes on without her knowledge.As soon as I logged into the tapping
WRITER'S POVOver at Rafeal and Seraphina's residence, they got into a heated argument.“I really don't understand why you have been so worked up about this Rafeal.” Seraphina said as she rolled her eyes.“It's been weeks since she went missing and you dare ask me why I have been worked up???”“Oh please, it's not like you gave a damn about her so what's your deal now???”“You better be quiet Seraphina!!! You are the reason why she is missing!!!”“Me??? What did I do??? Was I the one who chased her away???” Seraphina asked.“I fucking told you countless times to leave her the Fuck alone but you and your sons never listened to a fucking thing I said.”“Don't use those words on me Rafeal because you won't like my retaliation….if you like her so much why don't you leave as well and go fuck her???!!!”Rafeal suddenly raised his hand and slapped Seraphina hard across her face.“Don't you ever dare raise your filthy hands at me again Rafael....I am warning you." "You are warning me Seraph
CLARA'S POVThe shock I experienced when Arsenio asked me about the conversation with his Mother was equivalent to the shock I had when I found out my Mother was dead.“How??? Why??? How??” Those were the questions that ran through my head.I genuinely became so scared when I noticed Arsenio's rage and I blamed myself for it knowing fully well the bad blood between him and his Mother and still trying to form a relationship with her.My fear went up the notch when Arsenio held my neck as my airways were suddenly blocked.It suddenly brought back memories of how I was being treated when I lived with my Father and it seemed like the torture from everyone and everywhere I went didn't seem to end.“I see through your pretense Clara and very soon, I am going to find out who and what you are….as soon as that happens, you are either going to be dead or fucking outside the street where you belong.” Arsenio said after he let go of my neck while I coughed trying to catch my breath.Hatred and di
ARSENIO'S POVI paced back and forth in the living room restlessly.“Shit!!!!” I yelled in anger as I punched the wall.“Renio, please calm down…let's go and look for her right now and maybe we can see her.” Irene said.“This is all your fucking fault Richard!!!!! Ever since she came into this house, have you seen her going outside before??!!!!”“I am so sorry boss…it is all my fault…I should have alerted you about it.” Richard said.“But did you do or say something to Clara that would make her want to leave??? I ask because she was quite happy a while ago after we prepared a meal together.” Irene asked.I couldn't tell Irene what I did because deep within me, I didn't want to admit I was practically the reason why Clara ran away.“Sergio, let's go and search for her.” I said purposefully ignoring Irene's question.“And as for you Richard, just pray to whatever you serve that I find her and bring her back here safe.” I said as I walked out of the house.Sergio started the car and drov
CLARA'S POVI slowly opened my eyes as I felt a splitting ache inside my head and for some seconds, I couldn't figure out what was going on with or around me.“Oh thank goodness, you are finally awake.” Someone said beside me.I looked on and saw a girl probably my age smiling brightly at me.The splitting ache I felt in my Head came back again worse than the first as I groaned in pain.“Are you okay??” She asked again.“I guess so…who are you???” I asked in confusion.“Oh sorry, where are my manners….I am Aurora.” “Emmm….hello Aurora, I am Clara.” I said, still confused about the whole scenario.“Oh nice to meet you Cara.”“It's Clara and thank you.” I said as I looked around.“For a split second I thought that you were actually dead because you have been unconscious for a long time now.” Aurora said.“Really?? How long???” I asked.“For a few hours….you were even bleeding from your head and had to get treated.” She said.I looked around in confusion again as the whore place smelt w
ARSENIO'S POV“Can you sit down for a while Clara, I have something I want to tell you.” Arsenio said.“What's going on Arsenio??? I noticed you have been acting strange since the hospital…tell me what's wrong.” Clara said.I didn't know if it was the right time to tell her or if it was right to tell her at all.“Arsenio!!!” Clara called as I snapped out of my thoughts.“Yes??” “You said you wanted to tell me something.” “Oh yes…”“Okay so what is it??” Clara asked.For the first time in my life I was confused and lost for words.My heart was heavy and I didn't know how to convey the bad news to Clara.“Give me a minute, I'll be right back.” I said as I dashed out of the room.I looked around for Irene as I figured out she would be in the right position to help me because she was also a woman.“Irene?? Irene??!!” I called.“I am in the kitchen Renio..” she yelled.I went into the kitchen as I rested on the side of the kitchen door.“Irene, I can't…I just can't.” I said.“Can't what?
ARSENIO'S POV“Was pregnant sir, I am so sorry to say but she just lost her baby.”As soon as those words flew out of the doctor's mouth, for a moment it felt like the world stopped moving.Everything was in slow motion and it suddenly felt like air was knocked out of me.“Boss??” Sergio called.“She was pregnant with my child?? And she has lost the child??” I said.“Yes sir..we are sorry…she lost a lot of blood and because she was still in her Early stage, the baby couldn't stay.”“Fuck!!!!!! Fucking hell!!!!!” I. Exclaimed loudly.“I am so sorry boss…it's my fault.” Sergio said.I wasn't listening to anything anybody was saying as my mind went completely blank.I was a father for the first time and I ruined it.“Sergio, do one thing for me.” I said.“Anything boss.”“Just go home…I will remain here in the hospital with Clara until she wakes up and I don't want her to see you for now.”“Noted boss…let me know if you need anything and I am sorry once again for your loss.” Sergio said
CLARA'S POV“You don't know who Arsenio really is, sweetheart, he is as evil and as deadly as his Father was.” “No, I know and trust him more than I trust myself because he has never harmed me or done anything to me since the day he rescued me from my so-called family.” I said.“Hmmm it seems like my mere words can't convince you…let's put this trust to a test shall we???” He asked as I looked at him In confusion.“What do you mean???” I asked.“I am going to send you back to Arsenio but when you get there, you have to act in a suspicious manner…act some kind of way and let's see if he suspects you..I know Arsenio to be very observant and is major problem is trust…I know for a fact that he will not trust you when you get back but let's put it to a test…let's see how much you trust your Arsenio that he wouldn't hurt you.” “I don't know if I can do it.” I said.“This is for you and for me…I want you to really know the kind of person you are dealing with and if it works and I turn out
ARSENIO'S POV“Clara!!!” I screamed as I rushed over to her.I shook her softly as I tapped repeatedly on her face.“Clara,wake up!!! Wake up!!”She looked so pale and was unresponsive and I grew confused with each passing moment on what had happened to her and why she was bleeding so much.“Did she hurt herself??” I asked.I felt her pulse and noticed it was barely there but she was still alive.“Sergio, what did you do??!!”“I didn't do anything to her boss.” Sergio said.“Then what the fuck is this??!!! Why is she bleeding like this??!!!”“I honestly don't know, boss…I think she needs urgent medical care.”Without responding or thinking twice, I hoisted her up as I carried her bridal style and raced over to the car.I didn't bother to place her on the car seat.I sat down and placed her on my lap while I wrapped my arms around her.Her clothes and my own clothes were all bloody but I didn't care at that moment.Sergio drove to the hospital like a maniac while Clara remained in my a
ARSENIO'S POV“Oh my goodness!!! Why would she do this??” Irene exclaimed loudly.I wasn't just angry at the moment but I was in rage.After everything I did for Clara, after helping her escape from the vipers she called family, this was how she chose to pay me back...by killing me.“There must be a mistake Arsenio, you and I Know very well that Clara would never do such a thing.” Irene said as she still tried to defend Clara.“Enough Irene!!!! I am already so pissed off and I don't want to transfer that aggression to you.” I said.“Boss, what should we do with her???”Sergio asked as he tried to take back the laptop.“Leave it…I am not done with it and as for Clara, she will remain at the warehouse until I am ready to see her.” I said.“Arsenio please don't do that to her…she is going to die if you leave her there like that.” Irene said.“Then so be it!!! That is what she gets for trying to double cross me and pay my kindness back with evil.”I knew exactly what I was doing and I wasn
ARSENIO'S POVI squinted my eyes open as I looked around In confusion.A long syringe was attached to my hand and I was in a strange looking room and also lying on a strange looking bed.It was at that moment it immediately dawned on me what had happened and how I suddenly started feeling off as soon as I ate the food served by Clara.“Shit!!!!!!” I exclaimed out loud.“Hmmm…. Arsenio, you are finally awake!!” Someone said in a low voice.I looked across me and saw Irene sitting up from the chair with very sleepy eyes as she yawned.“Irene??? What are you doing here???”“You are welcome.” She said as she rolled her eyes.“Where the fuck is she??!!!!” I yelled but immediately started groaning as I felt intense pain in my stomach.“First of all, welcome back to the land of the living and secondly, you should be more concerned about your health right now more than anything because you have been unconscious for a day and half.”“What???!!!”“Yes, the doctor said you were in a really criti
WRITER'S POV“Doctor, what exactly is wrong with him???” Irene asked with a worried look on her face.“Where did you say you found him again???” The doctor asked.“In his room lying helplessly on the ground.”“Did he eat or drink something before you found him???”“Not that I know of but I did find a tray of food on the bed close to where I found him.”“Who served the food to him???”“Why are you asking all these questions, doctor??? I don't understand.” “Madam, the person you brought in here was clearly poisoned and this seems like a case of an attempted murder.”Irene's eyes opened widely in shock as she couldn't understand the words of the doctor.“Attempted murder??? By who??? I don't understand.” Irene said.“You need to carry out more investigations and especially on who gave him the food he consumed.”“But how is he doing doctor???” “He is in a bad shape at the moment as the poison got to some of his major organs….but he will be closely observed for a while and until we see a
ARSENIO’S POV“What will you do if you find out your Father whom you have thought to be dead for a long time is actually alive and well??” Clara said.As soon as she asked that question, I detached my arms from around her as I flipped her around so she could look at me.“What did you just say??” I asked.“I said if you find out your Father is indeed alive even after presuming he has been dead for the longest time, what would you do??” she asked again as she gazed intently into my eyes.“And why the fuck will you ask me such question??? Why??” I asked.“It’s just a harmless question, Arsenio.” she said.As I looked at Clara closely, I could notice something about her was different but I just couldn’t place my hands on what changed.“I do not feel like answering that question.” I said.“I am sorry if I asked such a sensitive question..it’s just that I got thinking about how my Mother suddenly showed up after I thought she was dead right from childhood and as much as I am a bit comfortab
ARSENIO’S POV“At the house standing right in front of me.” “What??? What do you mean by that??” I asked in confusion as I sat up straight.“Clara just entered the house and she is right in front of me.” Sergio said.For some reason, I suddenly remembered Don Rio’s words when he said I didn’t need to find Clara and that she was going to find me.“Sergio, do something for me quickly…check if she is armed.” I said.“I don’t get you boss.”“Check if she is armed, Sergio!!! Check for guns or bombs or anything immediately.”“Yes boss.” Sergio said and I could hear Clara protesting against what Sergio was doing from the background of the phone and a few seconds later, he informed me that she had nothing on her.“I will be there soon but till then, don’t let her out of your sight.” I said as I hung up the call.I dropped the bottle of Scotch as I zoomed out of the bar and headed straight to the house.Took me a while due to traffic but I finally got home after an hour and half.I parked my