Alex's pov"I can't believe this bullshit! Julian can never make this recording, what the hell did you do to him?" The guy monitoring his affairs demanded. "Dominic, please sit down," One of the mafia leader from London ordered and I cleared my throat, keeping my anger in check. "Alex, where did you get this recording? Where is Julian and why does he want you to take over his position?" The chairman of the leaders asked. "I saw him in Mexico with a woman and a child. He said he was tired of the violence. He wants a better life for his child so he begged me to take over his position while he goes away to start a new life," I lied, my voice firm."This is unbelievable!" Dominic yelled, slamming his hand on the table while I rolled my eyes. "You are creating an unnecessary scene, dude. Are you jealous that Julian thinks I'm more capable to do the job?" I asked in a cocky voice. He turned to me, his eyes blazing in anger. "You did something to him. He is lying, everyone. I believe he
Ava's pov"Mom, what is this?" Aiden asked, walking towards us with the object in his hands. Julian collected it from him and smashed it on the ground. "It's a camera, Ava," he said with a groan. My heart skipped a beat at the thought of been watched all this while. We were in big trouble. "Go and meet your nanny, mommy will join you soon," I said to the kids and they frowned. "We don't want to leave," Diamond said stubbornly. "You have to go now. She will bring you back in," Julian assured her, kissing her forehead. "Diamond, let's go," Aiden held his hand out for her and they left the room. "How come we didn't notice that?" I panicked. "I'm sure the camera is not working," Julian said, waving it off. My eyes widened and I turned to him. "There was a red light on the camera! How can you say it's not working?" I demanded. He sighed as he walked towards me. "If it's working, don't you think Alex would call his men to beat us up? He won't allow any of this to happen if he is seei
Alex's pov"Let me go!" I yelled at Liya but she ignored me as she wore her clothes. "You bitch! Who sent you to do this?" I demanded and she turned to me, crossing her arms across her chest. "Max sent me to do this. He told me how you have been maltreating my boss. Mr. Julian is a good man to me so I'm keeping you here till Max arrives," she replied. I was shocked. Max had the intention of killing me despite everything I had done for him. "How much did he pay you?" I asked.She rolled eyes, disgust evident on her face. "Enough money for me to start a new life," she said. "How much?" I insisted on knowing the actual price, she hesistated before replying. "I was paid five hundred thousand dollars," She muttered, avoiding my gaze and I laughed. "What is funny?" She demanded angrily. "I can pay you ten times that money, Liya. Release me and I will give you five million dollars," I said, trying to make a bargain. Her eyes widened in surprise. I watched her as she played with her fi
Julian's povI helped the kids to the bed and watched as they slept peacefully. My heart swelled with love for them. I kissed their foreheads leaving the room quietly. Everything was finally getting better. We were planning to leave this house tonight to Africa. Africa was our last option where we would be free from all this mafia things. "What's up?" I asked Max when I saw him pacing in the living room. "I called Liya and she hasn't been picking up her calls," he replied worriedly. "What could be the problem?" I asked and he shrugged. "Use my number to call her. Let's see if she would pick this time," I gave him my phone. He dialed her number, it rang two times before she picked. I frowned suspecting something was wrong somewhere. "Hello Liya," Max said, I could feel anger radiating off him. The line went dead immediately she heard his voice. "This fucking bitch! How could she do this?" Max yelled angrily and I rubbed my temples. "He paid her already. Alex has escaped," I said
Alex's povDiamond ran towards Julian and Ava. My heart thumped in my chest at the sight in front of me. "Carry her upstairs," I ordered Marco who lifted her up. "Let me go! What did you do to my daddy and Aunt Ava? Let me go!!" She yelled loudly as tears streamed down her cheeks. "Take her and tell her nanny to lock them upstairs!" I yelled at Marco and he left with her. I winced in pain as i stood up. I was shaking, I had killed Ava. It wasn't intentional, I meant to shoot Julian but she ran towards him. It was too late, there was nothing I could do to save her. Yes, I wanted to punish her for what she had done but I never thought of killing her. I still wanted Ava to be with me and take care of the kids. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I stared at her lifeless body. "Boss, are you okay?" Marco's voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I nodded, wiping my tears. "Go dispose their bodies," I said, my voice shaky.He carried their bodies and my chest tightened in anguish. The scene
Ava's pov"Mommy! Where have you been?" A small boy who would be around four years asked with worry etched on his face.I was taken aback, did he just call me mommy?"Who is your mommy?" I asked, there was a barrier blocking me from walking towards him."You are my mommy. Don't you remember me? It's me Aiden," he replied, trying to reach out to me. I was quiet, I had no idea who he was. Could I possibly have a son and I don't remember him? It was funny because I had no idea who I was too. Everything was strange. "Please, come and take me away from here. I don't like it in here, mommy. I don't like it here!" He yelled, tears streaming down his face and my heart broke seeing him cry. His voice echoed in my head severally. My eyes snapped open, my body was drenched in sweat. I took in my surroundings. The room was large, painted in white and a girl's picture was on the wall. My heart thumped against my chest, I felt so weak and tired so I couldn't stand up. The dream I had about the
Julian's pov"Good morning Julian," Kim said as she walked into my room and I groaned inwardly. "Good morning," I muttered, looking away from her. "I need help with my zipper. I've been struggling to get it up," she said and I sighed, turning to her. Her back was on full display, and she pressed herself against me, making my skin crawl. "Kim, I can't get the zipper done when you are too close to me," I pointed out. She muttered an apology, shifting forward, her eyes flashing with disappointment."Done," I said after helping her. She wrapped her arms around my neck suddenly. "Julian, don't you like what you see?" She asked, licking her lips. "I don't like this. You have a husband," I replied as I pushed her away from me gently which made her frown. "Gabriel is my baby daddy not my husband. Julian, I saved your life when you were about to die. The least you can do to appreciate me is by giving me what I want," she said stubbornly. "I don't know what you want! Stop stressing me ple
Alex's povI clenched my jaw, frustration boiling over as I yelled into the phone. "What are you even saying? How can you tell me you had an accident with the car and everything was spoiled? We are talking about goods worth of fifty million dollars!""I'm sorry, sir. It wasn't intentional," My manager in America replied, Jude his voice trembling. "Jude, this is the second time! Goods of a hundred million dollars in a month. What the hell is wrong with you?" I demanded, anger evident in my voice. "I'm sorry sir," he repeated and I hung up. He was messing with me, there was more to this, and I would find out. I made calls to the guards over there to confirm if he truly had an accident. They promised to give me feedback in two hours. Sighing, I sipped my drink. I was tired of everything going on all at once. It's been two month since Ava's death and everything with the kids had been a struggle.They had only begun to talk to me after a month. Diamond still hated me, but Aiden and I ma
Kim's povMy hands trembled as I stared at Julian, whose head was rested on my laps. His rugged features, once commanding and powerful, now seemed vulnerable. Tracing his eyebrows, I couldn't help but feel the spark and connection that had drawn me to him ten years ago. I was in love with him already. Memories flooded my mind. He was the first man I ever had sex with, and I had given him my heart. However I was heartbroken when he said it was just a one night thing the next day. I found him three months ago unconscious with a gun wound, I knew it was his greatest rival who was responsible, Alex. Julian didn't remember me when he woke up which made me so happy. I had been searching for the perfect plan to crawl back into his life, and claim him as mine alone. He used to be the mafia leader in America, and I was surprised when Alex took over his position. I started making my findings, and research. I got to know through his house help that Alex held him hostage. Thank goodness, Ga
Alex's povI drove back home with a smile on my face. My plan worked, my doctor gave me a drug which I put in Ava's drink . She fainted, and didn't talk about remembering any past when she woke up.She even agreed to come stay with us permanently as my kids full time nanny. I was more than happy to have her back to myself. "Daddy, welcome back," Aiden said, giving me a hug when I stepped into the house."Welcome home, daddy," Diamond said, my lips curved into a smile at the feeling of her calling me dad. I handed Aiden the chocolates, and sweets I bought for them. "You are the best," Diamond smiled, snatching the bag from Aiden. "Hey! Give it to me!" Aiden yelled. I shook my head, laughing at their childishness and bickering. "Ava is finally coming to stay with us. How do you guys feel?" I asked, and they both turned to me. "I'm so excited to have my mom back. Daddy, when can we tell her the truth?" Aiden replied with a pout. "Yeah, she deserves to know the truth," Diamond added
Ava's pov"What the hell is happening here?" I demanded when I saw Julian on the floor with Kim crying beside him. My heart raced at the thought of what could be wrong. The wound looked like a gunshot, and fear gripped me. "Jessica, what's happening? Somebody talk to me!!" I yelled loudly. Jessica sighed as she walked towards the door where Julian laid lifeless. "You should be asking her that question. She just showed up at my door with him," Jessica said, her voice shaky. I turned to Kim who was gasping heavily as she grabbed Julian's body. "What happened to him? Say something and stop crying," I said softly. Kim wiped her tears, clearing her throat before speaking. "A man sh.. showed up in our ho.. house. He to.. took Daniel away. He took my son and shot Julian."My eyes widened. "Did you take him to the hospital? He should be in the hospital," I asked. "I removed the bullet myself. There will be questioning in the hospital and I could get arrested," She replied. Jessica and
Ava's povMy eyes snapped open, I felt the usual pain piercing my head. I blinked my eyes as I took in my environment. It was Alex's room? But I didn't remember how and when I got in here. I sat up slowly, wincing in pain. The door pushed open, and Alex walked in with tray in his hands. "Hey, you are awake," Alex said, his voice laced with worry as he placed the tray on the bed. "How did I get in here? I.. I can't remember what happened," I asked. His eyes glistening with amusement, and I raised a curious brow."You fainted so I brought you here to rest," He replied, pouring water into a glass cup and he handed it to me. I gulped down the water, feeling a sense of relief at the coolness it brought me. I was confused why I didn't remember that happened. "Hey, don't stress it. You worry too much and it's not good for you," He said softly, and I nodded. Alex got into the bed beside me. My breath hitched as he pulled me closer to him. My head relaxed on his chest, and he stroked my
Julian's povI wrote down Ava's boss's address after booking a meeting online to see him. The meeting was scheduled in two weeks time which seemed like eternity, but I was determined to uncover the truth. Perhaps confronting him would trigger my lost memories. Sipping my drink, I couldn't shake off the feeling of heartbreak. Ava didn't want me, and her boss had manipulated her into believing i was a bad person. I wondered if he had ulterior motives, maybe even feelings for her. "You wouldn't dare!" Kim's yell pulled me out of my sleep, and I rubbed my temples. Who was she yelling at?Then, I heard her scream which made me sprang up from the bed. My jaw clenching in anger. She was on the floor in the living room with Gabriel towering over her. "What the hell is happening here?" I demanded as I grabbed Kim's hand, helping her up. A hand print was on her cheeks, and I turned to Gabriel in anger. "Dude, are you crazy? How dare you hit her?" I demanded, pushing him. "Stay out of this,
Ava's povJulian had a shocking expression on his face, his mouth agape, and his eyes filled with worry. "I have no relationship with your boss, Ava. How does he know me?" He demanded, his voice laced in anger. I sighed, frustrated with everything going on. "I don't know, Julian. Just give me some space for now. I need time to think about everything," I said. "I'm disappointed," Julian muttered and I raised a curious brow. "What do you mean by that?" I demanded. "This same boss of yours is the one you found a gun in his room. If you truly like me, you won't believe his words about me without evidence. Take care of yourself, Ava. Call me when you need me," Julian said, before storming off. I watched his car speed away. I didn't know what to do or who to believe. Alex might be a mafia leader, but he seemed genuine. I barely know anything about Julian so he shouldn't blame me for not trusting him. "Hey, how did it go?" Joey asked worriedly. "He was so angry, Joey," I replied. Jess
Julian's povKim's voice trembled as she spoke. "Julian, you don't have to leave. Gabriel is a man so he is just jealous. He left me for weeks, and you were here to protect us. What if he leaves again? We will be alone.""I don't want to make you uncomfortable, Kim. He doesn't like me, and i have enough money to support myself. Let me go," I replied, sitting on the bed. She walked from the door to the couch beside my bed. "I don't want you to leave. You know how I feel about you," she muttered, her voice shaky. We locked gazes, and I saw the sadness in her eyes. "Kim, you are a beautiful woman. but I don't want to be involve in a love triangle. I have a lot going on in my life already."She sighed. "It's okay if you don't want to be with me, but promise you will stay. If not for me but for Daniel's sake," Kim pleaded. I had no choice than to accept to stay. All I needed to do was to stay out of Gabriel's business and avoid meals with them. "I'm heading out. Take care of yourself,"
Alex's povI groaned as Ava kissed me passionately in the room. She held me tightly, not wanting to let me go as she moaned. Despite my growing desire, I gently pulled away because I didn't want to take advantage of her vulnerable state."Alex," she groaned. "I need you, come here," She demanded with a pout on her face as I tucked her into bed.Few minutes later, she drifted off to sleep and I sighed, feeling content. I made a story about the mysterious man she went on a date with and she believed. I had to confess my true identity as a mafia leader. And about how much I wanted her which she would accept to be mine soon. All I needed was to get the identity of the man she went out with. Grabbing my phone, I called Marco to ask about my business. "Hello boss," He answered, his voice shaky."Are you decent?" I asked."Yes boss. I'm working out," he replied. "Have you seen Gabriel?" I demanded, scrolling through my other phone. "I haven't. He has escaped but I have his location with
Ava's povThe moment Alex mentioned he was a mafia leader, fear gripped me. I sprang up from where I sat, my heary racing. Alex stared at me, his piercing gaze intensifying my anxiety."I'm not going to hurt, you. I don't know why you are scared," Alex said with a soothing sigh. "I can't be sure, you don't expect me to be comfortable with you. You have a gun in here, you can murder me in my sleep or something," I muttered and he shook his head. Alex walked towards me, grabbing my hand gently. I took a deep breath, feeling overwhelmed with his closeness. I gasped when he placed a kiss on my forehead."You remind me of my late wife, Ava. How do you expect me to hurt you?" He said softly. "My job doesn't mean i kill people, the gun is just for protection and I have a license for it," he explained."Are you sure?" I asked. He nodded, kissing my hand this time. His gentle gestures calmed me."Tell me what you want, Ava. I want to make you happy, I want to bring you out of the life you l