Samuel waited patiently for his mother in the living room. He had a thousand and one thing running through his mind, but the top of that list is Ciara Summers. Samuel readily accepted his mother’s wish, because he would do anything to make her happy, especially now that he had limited time with her, so when she had come up with the most ridiculous wish, he had jumped on it without questioning anything even though Ciara had been nothing but stubborn and unyielding at the initial stage.Now, and with all that had happened recently, Samuel needed some answers, and since he wasn’t getting them from Ciara, he would get them from his mother. Samuel’s only concern and fear was that Ciara Summers could even be someone his mother did not really know about.Samuel had always known that his mother was a compassionate woman who was too quick to take pity on anyone at all. Sitting in the living room even brought Samuel harsh memories that he would have wanted to remain buried forever, but he had
Samuel’s question dragged Aunt Mary down ugly memory lane.She had been in her cell when a younger girl had been shoved into the cell of the two most dangerous female prison bullies as their cellmate. Aunt Mary had been devastated as well as upset. Barely days ago, a girl just as young had also been put in their cell as their cellmate, and when they had begun bullying her, Aunt Mary had turned a blind eye.She had been feeling really sick, and as a result, her doctor had warned her to stay away from anything that would trigger her illness, and so that was what Aunt Mary had been focused on, but she had seen firsthand how they had bullied the young girl whose name Aunt Mary never knew.At night, the girl would cry and cry, and Aunt Mary would try to block out her cry of anguish and pain, but no one came to her rescue. The other inmates simply minded their business or concerned themselves with something else, and the correctional officers were unaware of this because they had warned her
Samuel now understood why his mother had taken it upon herself to protect Ciara Summers at all cost and ensure her safety and happiness, because she felt connected to Ciara’s pains. What Samuel did not understand was how Ciara got herself into prison.“If Ciara is so pure and innocent like you have said, how come she went to jail?” Samuel could not help but ask. He had had a couple of questions to ask his mother, but her little sob narration of how she met Ciara Summers only aroused more questions in him.“She does not like to say, but she was framed by the family that raised her,” she said.“What family?” Samuel asked.“Ciara should be the one divulging this information about herself, not me,” Aunt Mary said. In as much as she loves her son with every fiber in her being, she loves Ciara Summers just as much. Ever since they met, an undeniable bond was struck between them, and Aunt Mary knew that she was going to spend the rest of her life protecting Ciara. She also knew the kind of
Samuel waited for Linda in the restaurant. He decided on a different restaurant this time around, because he did not want to see a waitress and think it was Ciara Summers. Samuel hated the fact that he was meeting up with Linda, but he needed to find out some things for himself.He was still troubled about the hideous scars he saw on Ciara’s body, but of course, he would get to that. He just needed to know why he saw Ciara coming out of the Luscious building. Something was not adding up about Ciara Summers, and it was Samuel’s job to find out while they are still married.Samuel decided to arrive earlier than planned because he wanted to get a moment to himself. Well, that was the reason for the penthouse, but now, one of the women he could barely stand now lived there, and if Samuel walked into his penthouse and found it disorganized one more time, he might actually scream out.Samuel picked up his phone and dialed a number. The person picked almost immediately.“Someone remembered a
Samuel could not believe his ears after what Linda told him as he drove back to the penthouse. After he had made certain that she was sure of what she was saying, Samuel sorted the bill and walked out of the restaurant, leaving a disappointed Linda behind to enjoy herself.Samuel’s mind was reeling with diverse thoughts.He tried to doubt the words of Linda, but how could he when Ciara has given him countless reasons to believe that she had something up her sleeve? Samuel was now certain that his mother fell for the wrong person. First of all, he caught Ciara Summers rushing out of the Luscious home in a terrible state, and just as he had trailed her from the penthouse, he had also followed her. From Samuel’s point of view, the other woman had met her halfway, as though they had planned the meeting together, and she had taken Ciara’s hand without Ciara protesting, and they had gone into that alley. Samuel had wanted to turn around and walk away, angry with Ciara for storming out of t
Ciara ran as fast as her legs could carry her without even looking back. She was afraid that if she did, she might find Samuel Fury right behind her.All the times she had made an escape, he had always found her somehow, but this time around, until she got what she wanted, she could not afford to be found. While Samuel was out, she had been thinking about how to get out of the penthouse again knowing that Samuel would never let her leave willingly. He had also refused to give her any money, and Ciara was broke.Ciara had done what she needed to do.She had searched through Samuel’s unlocked room, luckily for her, and had found some money in his drawer. Ciara had never taken what does not belong to her, but it was essential that she took the money, because she had expressly asked Samuel for money, and he declined even though he knew full well that he owed her some money.So Ciara took the money as part of hers. Whenever Samuel decided to pay her what he owed her, she would refund it. T
Ciara Summers stepped out of the prison just as the sky turned dusky. She had been granted a one-day bail, with her freedom hanging on the ticking clock. Clutching a piece of paper with an address scribbled on it, she boarded a bus parked at the prison gate. The ride took her through winding roads, and by the time she arrived at a secluded mansion halfway up a mountain, the day had surrendered to night.A silent doorman greeted her and guided her through the grand but shadowed halls, leading her to a dark bedroom. The moment she stepped inside, the heavy scent of blood hit her. Before she could adjust to the darkness, strong arms yanked her forward, pulling her into a tight embrace. A warm breath brushed against her ear. “So, you’re the last pleasure they sent for me... the call girl?”The words struck her hard. “Call... girl?” she whispered, tears welling up. Fear gripped her as her voice trembled. “Are you... dying?”“Yes. Any regrets taking this job?” The man’s voice was cold, his
Samuel didn’t bother looking at Ciara. “You heard me,” he said flatly.Ciara nervously played with the edges of her dirty clothes. In a quiet voice, she replied, “Sir, this joke isn’t funny.”Samuel scoffed, his voice sharp as he retorted, “Weren’t you planning to marry me from the start?”His gaze cut into Ciara like a blade, his eyes locking onto hers. Ciara shivered and turned away, but Samuel grabbed her chin, forcing her to face him.In that moment, Ciara noticed his features more clearly—the cool, sharp lines of his face. He was undeniably handsome, with rugged stubble along his jaw. His suit was impeccably tailored, exuding luxury.It was clear to Ciara that this man was someone of importance. She glanced down at herself—worn-out, moldy clothes, messy hair, and a dirty face. She hadn’t showered in days, and the smell clung to her. The idea of the two of them getting a marriage certificate seemed absurd.Lowering her eyes, Ciara muttered, “Sir, do you think just because I’ve bee