Gael briefly parked at a restaurant and brought Alicia and Abigail meals before dropping them off at their respective homes. They were very grateful to him and thanked him a lot when he dropped them off. " Are you going home or to the mansion?", he asked Blue after dropping the women off. " The mansion, ma'am might need me, and I need to make sure she's alright", " And you? Are you okay?", " Hm," she nodded, " I'm good, just a little exhausted," she said, smiling. He smiled back and hit the road. They were quiet for some minutes before Gael broke the ice. " You left early", he began, " you weren't there anymore when I woke up", " Yeah, I didn't want to disturb you and you were sleeping like a log of wood so..", " You don't have to insult me you know". She chuckled, "But that wasn't a lie ", " I was drunk and deep asleep ", " Yeah..I noticed. I have to get back to work the next day, so I can't sleep deeply like you". He scoffed stirring the wheel. " Do you enj
Arthur stretched behind his desk, looking worn out; he cracked his neck before standing up and reacting out for his coat. He had a stressful day and had been on Zoom meetings for hours; he had just finalized a deal, which brought smiles to his worn-out face. He took his handbag and coat and was about to head out when his assistant rushed in, panting and startling Arthur. " What's it? What's wrong?", " We have an issue", he said and handed over the tablet to him, showing him the video of Clarisse's interview. He kept watching till his eyes widened, and his heartbeat started racing; he quickly proceeded to check the comments and saw a lot of people's comments and shares. ~ And Victor is the CEO of the corporation, I wonder what sort of company it is~ ~ He's a despicable person, he's unworthy of being the CEO~ ~ I bet the company would soon go bankrupt ~ Arthur angrily hands over the tablet. " That idiot! What has he done again!" he fumed angrily beneath his breath and turned to h
The vehicle to first exit the hacking center parking lot is the expensive Rolls Royce that belongs to Christian, then the different vans started trooping in and out. The system operators were finally able to take a breath of relief. I.T. took the order more seriously, knowing this was the first time Christian was using the underworld team for an issue that didn't relate to the underworld. He was by his side when he watched the footage of an accident, he saw the veins popping out of the skin due to the intensity at which he used to clench his fist and jaw, he ordered the team to search for the current location of the culprit and immediately it was located, he asked him to get the underworld team to go get them. He always knew the Underworld supreme one was a mystery; no one knew outside what he wanted them to know, and every other thing they learned about him is that the man who bestowed the power unto him must have chosen him because he is far more dangerous than a man could compre
Splash!Their bodies jerked violently, waking them from their slumber. The cold water splashed on them, freezing their body; they shivered and looked around in confusion, which was soon accompanied by horror. Jord and Ruby looked at each other to see the same position they were both in; their hands were tied above them, and they were standing on their toes, and the aches from their stretched arms began to set in.Jord looked around the dimly lit room; big enough, there was a table at the edge, and on it were different kinds of tools and knives. His heart leaped with fear, and his eyes quickly looked around until they fell on the man sitting in the middle of the room; his head was bowed, and behind him were two hard-faced looking men in black suits." Who are you?", he yelled but the fear in his voice couldn't be erased," Who are you guys? What are we doing here?", Ruby also asked in fear. She was shivering from the cold water." Let us go right now; my brother is very powerful, so yo
The angry murmurs made Arthur shut his eyes tight in disappointment; his only son had brought him nothing but shame and dragged his name through the mud." Is he not going to show up?", one of the board members asked angrily.Unable to utter an apology statement after they've been waiting for hours. He flipped his eyes open and turned to the Members in the room." Let's proceed with his relegation", he announced.Victor's removal was approached, and with no reason to remain in the room; Arthur stormed out of the room, walked briskly out of the company, went towards his car, and hastily jumped in. With furiosity, he drove to his house and dashed into the sitting room where he met his wife and daughter." Where's your son?", he asked angrily," You came back early today, honey..."," I asked, where is your son?" he yelled angrily, startling and cutting Noely short. She was surprised to see him that angry, and the way he angrily loosened his tie and rolled up his sleeves, she knew he was
Alice belched and frowned, she was rubbing her stomach weakly as the feeling of nauseousness and fatigue kept settling in. She was worried and, at the same time, assured that the symptoms she had been feeling had no reason to be alarming." It can't be what I'm thinking, right? I haven't had sex for a while now. Ramses and I broke up, and it's been more than half a year since I had sex with Victor, so there's no way it's what I'm thinking", she said assuring herself.She saw Ferdinand rush in just then." Dad? What happened to your face?", she asked upon seeing his bruised face." What's my wife?"," She's in her room", she replied still puzzled about his looks.' he didn't come home last night, and now he showed up looking deranged,' Alice said in her mind as she watched him rush upstairs." Patricia!", he shouted her name before barging into her room." Why is the cheater yelling my name like that?", she glared up at him, " anything I can help you with?"," I know I did something wr
" Are you going to keep pretending like you don't know why you're here?" he asked, taking dangerous and calculative steps toward Victor.Without getting to him, Victor began to pee. He cried in fear and humiliation." I don't know, I swear I don't know but whatever it is I'm very sorry", he pleaded," Sorry? What's the meaning of that?" he asked innocently as he squatted in front of him, his eyes focused on his legs." Please! Please, I'm begging you", he cried, but what followed next was his deafening scream, which didn't satisfy Christian.He had just stabbed his foot so deep and pulled the knife immediately, slowly bringing the knife to his face for him to see it dripping with his blood." Still don't know why you're here?"," I know! I know!", he shouted, screaming in agony." Now tell me", " I'm so sorry; I was drunk that night and wasn't in my right senses."Christian furrowed his brow in confusion, " what are you confessing?",Victor, who is now drenched in sweat and tears, sa
Slowly, Clarisse flickered her eyes open to the white ceiling and the beautiful round chandelier. Her eyes dance across the strange room, occupied with few but yet beautiful furniture. The wall had no portrait, the desk was empty, and the wardrobe looked like it had never been opened. The room was uncomfortably quiet and empty even though it was bright and simple.She could hear the indistinct sound of the chirping birds, the gentle rustles of the leaves, and the continuous breeze that seeps in. She sat up gently with a headache that caused her to groan; she wanted to peep out of the window when the door burst open, and the last person she expected to see strode in." Kyle?"," Oh!", he grinned happily, " see who's finally awake, I was already getting scared"," Why would you be scared? And, where am I ?"," My house", he replied, grinning, and sat on the bed, next to her thigh. Clarisse moved away slightly, not comfortable with him sitting on the same bed with her. " Why am I in yo
(13 months later)Blue was bubbling with so much excitement that Clarisse couldn't help but chuckle." Your excitement is above the cloud", Clarisse said and she measured her waist," I know right ", she confirmed and giggled," Our bride-to-be ", Clarisse winked at her causing her to blush " She's my bride, "Gael said behind them, and everyone laughed.Clarisse poked her tongue at her, " everyone knows", she teased," I need to inform you guys again "." Your waist is small, and your hip is big; you have a very nice shape," Clarisse said to Blue moving the tape rule around her." Thank you, but make sure my wedding gown is more beautiful than Elizabeth's "," Elizabeth? The senator's wife?", Clarisse asked and burst into laughter, " yes ma'am "," I'm serious "," I know, you trust me right?"," Sure"," Then we're good, I'll make a stunning wedding dress for you"," I know you'll make a beautiful one but I want the one that's more beautiful than hers".Clarisse laughed, " as long a
" $10,000","$25,000"," $45,000"," $75,000"," $80,000"," $90,000"," $100,000. Going... going..at the count of three, 1, 2, 3", he rang the bell, "sold at $100,000".Blue clasped her hands together, feeling so emotional. That's the smallest amount that her painting was sold, and they're still bidding. She never believed or imagined that her painting would cost that much.Gael grinned and looked at her; his heart felt fulfilled. He looked so happy as more paintings and crafts were placed on display.One of her pants that speaks of undying love that got embraced by nature and death was purchased by Clarisse at seven million dollars.They gave each other a very tight hug when the show was over. " I feel like I'm on top of the sky right now," Blue sobbed, hugging Clarisse." There are beautiful paintings, well done Blue"," Thank you so much".Clarisse broke the hug, " I did nothing, but there are many people over there that you should thank, we'll meet later on"," Sure ", she nodde
( Still flashback)Clarisse's heart tightened after listening to the recorder; she took a deep breath as tears gathered in her eyes. It was a lot for her, listening to a family of hers plotting her death.Christian pulled her closer into his arms and whispered, "Are you okay?".She smiled bitterly and nodded, her chest getting tight and firm, " they were never my family", she said coldly." They killed my parents and now their daughter is planning to kill me"," Would you have gone truly? If I hadn't played this tape", Marissa asked," I would have, I would have agreed to meet her, but where she gets it wrong was thinking I would move according to her plans if she really wants my forgiveness, she'll come to see me, if we have to meet then I'll book a restaurant and I won't go anywhere without telling my man about it".Marissa sighed, " I don't think she'll want you to tell anyone that you want to meet with her "," That's for sure", Ryan agreed," I said I won't move according to her
(Flashback)Ryan's words started repeating in her head once again, bringing her awareness to something she had never noticed or something she pretended not to notice. Realizing which relationship she wanted more and which relationship she never wanted to end, she picked up her phone after prioritizing someone she never wanted to think about or imagine losing.She took her phone and dialed Alice's contact; after concluding to meet, she went to take her bath and get dressed before calling Ryan.Praying and wishing he picked, she felt so relieved and happy when he did after the third rang," Hi, Ryan"," Hi", he replied coldly," Can we meet, please? I would come over"," Okay".Her heart ached when he coldly hung up; she swallowed hard, accepting the coldness, and with more desperation, she headed over to his place. After the short drive, she arrived at his house and took a deep breath, exhaling heavily before stepping out of the car.She knocked on his door and he opened the door." He
( very early the next morning)Alice walked out of the house and headed over to where Marissa's car was packed; she opened the door with Marissa's key and reached out for her bag; she opened Marissa's bag and took out the pistol.She smiled heartily at the gun, " beautiful", she uttered and threw the bag back into the car before closing it and heading back into the house.Her stomach grumbled as she stepped in; she went straight to the kitchen counter to make herself a cup of cornflakes and tucked the gun into her back pocket before heading to the room where Clarisse was tied.With her head banging and spinning, she slowly flickered her eyes open to a bright room that nearly blinded her eyes. Slowly, she adjusted her sight to the room light and raised her head to see Alice munching on something; when she took another spoon, she realized it was flakes.Her body felt numb, and she couldn't move; she looked at herself to realize her situation." Oh, you're awake", Alice said, grinning wh
Alice smirked evilly, " Tonight? Can we meet tonight?"," Sure"." Please don't tell anyone that you're coming to see me, especially Christian"," And why that?"," I did the wrong thing towards him also, he'd hate it if you tell him you're coming to see me and he might not accept"," Christian isn't that type of a person, he holds no grudge"," Still," her voice became sadder, " I want you to forgive me and also help me ask him for forgiveness; I'm just scared he'd refuse you to come and see me."Clarisse sighed, " don't worry, I won't tell him", she accepted," Oh, you're such a darling! Clarisse, thank you so much, I'll definitely repay this kindness"," It's okay, let me go and get ready"," Yeah, sure, I'll be expecting you".With that, Clarisse hung up." Hi", she went back to Blue," Hi, done?"," Yeah, yeah I'm done, just that, I need to head out "," Hope everything is okay?"," Yeah sure, I just have to meet someone, I'm sorry we have to cut the conversation, and the moment
" If you're sure she'd fall into the trap then no issue, what do you need, tell me"," I'm going to lure her over to a place I know, I've checked every place in that area, there's no surveillance camera in that area so we don't have an issue getting traced or finding us"," Okay...once you lure her there, what next?"," That's where you come in"," I'm good with knife, I just need to stab her right ?".Alice smirked, "No, there's something else you need to do".Marissa furrowed her brow as she listened to the rest of Alice's plan before smiling satisfactorily and nodding in agreement with her plan.************Clarisse and Blue burst into laughter as they kept chatting and giggling." Honestly, it's so nice to have someone who gets you like no one"," I know right, I've never imagined that I'd be in this situation ", Blue said smiling," I guess no matter how dark this world can be, there are people who are different and special ","And I'm lucky to have met some of them ".Clarisse
On a pair of jeans short and a blue crop top, Marissa sat on the floor with a glass cup of alcohol in her right hand. She sat on the floor with her elbow resting on her knees, staring blankly into space. Her heart felt heavy, her eyes felt tired, and her busy mind kept replying to memories, not just any memory but her memories with Christian.Remembering when he first got enrolled into the school and how they bumped into each other, spilling her milk on her shirt, how he became Ryan's best friend and automatically became hers as well.She remembered how she always stared at him, how handsome his cold face was, how she was always eager and impatient to see him again the following day, and when it was weekend, she'd suggest hangout, which he never agreed to, but she and Ryan would suddenly show up in his house. She chuckled when she remembered the expression he'd give them." Ah", she heaved a deep sigh.Ryan's words started repeating in her head once again, bringing her awareness to s
Marissa stormed into the sitting room in a rage and threw her purse onto the couch angrily." Hey, you good?", Ryan asked moving on the couch," Of course not, I'm pissed", she said walking towards the fridge to get bottles of alcohol," What happened? Did someone upset you?"," More than upset me"," Who?"," Don't worry, just be my drinking buddy for this night", she said placing the bottles on the table." Tell me what happened, if not, I'm not drinking anything"," Ugh! Don't be childish, I called you to come over so that you can be my drinking buddy".Displeased to hear that, he sighed, " I will be your drinking buddy; I just need you to tell me what happened."Unable to keep it from him, she said fuming, "It didn't go as planned, the plan was to ruin the show, ruin the show dresses but she couldn't even get that done, she's so useless"," What, are you talking about?",Fuming, she said, "I want to make her pay, make her know her place, and not touch what belongs to other people.