CHAPTER 78.
When Raine woke up, her hands were tied behind her back and her mouth was banded closed.
Oh, God! Where am I!? She panicked as she looked around but couldn't recognize her surrounding. She vaguely remembered Serena using a white handkerchie...!
She drugged me! Serena drugged me!!
Before she lost consciousness, it had come to her mind that she should have never trusted Serena. Dane was telling her that there was something shady about Serena but she had thought Dane was just being Paranoid.
She should have never trusted her at all! Never tried to buy lunch for her because she feigned sickness! Never!
Raine looked around fanatically. Oh, God! Where am I!? What is she going to do to me!?
She was all alone in the very empty and haggard looking room, and she didn't want to give any indication that she
CHAPTER 79.Second to Last Chapter.Raine had pretended to be asleep when Serena entered to check on her. She tried to keep her pounding heart still until she heard the footsteps recede. She let out the breath she didn't know she was holding."Let's go and scout the area." Venom said.Raine heard the voice of the man that just raped a woman. She sharpened her hearing to hear more."Zee-Drone, get your girl let's go and get it done. Only the both of us can't do it. Rosslyn is obviously not up for doing some scouting so she should stay here and look after our captive. You'll look after her, won't you?""Of course, I will." A new voice answered and Raine got to hear the woman's voice.Does it mean that the woman is not a captive but also among her captor?"You'd better. Because we have big plans for that girl
CHAPTER 80.Final Chapter.Serena clattered with Josh in the outer part of the house and she prepared her confrontation with Raine. Damn just the thought of it sent thrills down her spine.She was about to make her way into the 'room' when the door suddenly burst open and several police men stormed in with guns."Raise your hands in surrender where we can see them or we open fire!" One of them shouted.Serena was too shocked to do anything bit raise her hand. The same shock mirrored in Josh and Venom's face. The both of them raised their hand too.They were all handcuffed as more polices stormed into the inner room and found Raine. They untied her and removed her binds, they also handcuffed Rosslyn.Serena found her life deteriorating fast in her eyes and so much fear filled her system. She's going to prison!? She'll spend her life in prison!? It
EPILOGUE.Three years later.The clatters of little feet was drowned in the beach sand as the children ran around. "Mommy! See this one!!" Cassandra, Raine's daughter shouted, drawing Raine's attention.Lying on the big picnic mat with Dane's chest pillowing her head, she beamed at her child turning to see the seashell Sandy held in her small hand."It's a very good one." Raine shouted, complimenting her child who beamed back at her and skidded off to go and collect more shells."Chimamanda, come out of that side of the beach, it's too close to the water!" Cynthia shouted to her own daughter who ran along the shore.Gabriel who was chasing the child looked at his wife and stuck out his tongue on her. "Too bad you can't join us play chase." He teased, staring pointedly at Cynthia pregnant belly.Vivian and Raine b
Dennis Lincoln Chukwuma Hudson waited patiently for Lorraine in his sitting room. Their flight was supposed to leave at ten in the morning but he'd told Raine that the flight leaves an hour early. He knows Raine very well, the girl's got a penchant for being late. They're going to Africa—particularly Nigeria—to live for some time. Dane is what people might call a half-breed or a half-caste. The only offspring of a match between a Nigerian mother and an American mother. Though he looks more American than half-caste, Dane had always wanted to go and see his mother's land. At twenty-nine, he'd decided that it's long overdue. At first, he'd planned to go alone to Nigeria but the moment he'd told Raine about it, she instantly decided that she's going with him. "You really didn't possibly think you can leave me here in America, did you?" She'd asked with a snort.
It's been three months since Dane and Raine got into the country and in that duration of time, they've gotten to settle into their new place and try to get to know the country and its people. Raine found out that Dane didn't lie when he said that their houses ain't far from each other. It's just a ten minutes ride. It's been a year since Raine got out of college and she still doesn't have any interest yet in working. She's got a lot of money after all and she's still making plans on how to invest. In the meantime, in Nigeria, she'd discovered gymnasia that ain't far away from her place. Raine was very excited about it. She'd always wanted to do gymnastics. At twenty-two, it's a little too late for her to be a professional gymnast but at least she still gets to take its classes and do it just for the fun of it. She's been going to the gymnasia for days now to get to know how it works but today, she'd fin
The next day's evening, Dane called Raine on the phone. "You still coming, sugarplum?" "Of course, I'm still making homemade pizza and chicken sandwiches. I'm gonna be there by 6 pm, just in time for another series of Face The Home," she stated referring to one of her favorite series. Dane smiled happily, closing down his laptop. "It's great you're making a homemade dish. I'm reluctant to go to the nearest restaurant around here, I don't know almost all the food on their menu. Add enough pepperoni to the sauce, will you?" "Of course, I've not forgotten how much you love it." Raine laughed delightfully, the sound warming his heart. "It's great we're having a sleepover, I've got a lot to tell you," she said before she hung up. Surprisingly, Lorraine kept to time and came to Dane's place before 7 pm. She opened the dinner she brought with her and they ate amicably whil
A week after the sleepover, Dane was spreading his clothes out to the sun to dry after doing laundry. The sun isn't out yet but he didn't worry because he knew that it'll be out anytime soon. He was still at it when his eyes lifted to the storey building next to his just in time to see the door open. A dark man came out of the house all dressed up in a black suit, with a suitcase in one hand and a car key in the other hand. A fair-skinned woman came out seconds after the man did and kissed him fully on the lips, then she waved at him with a smile and walked back inside the house. The man would be around thirty and the woman would be twenty-five or twenty-six. Cute couple, Dane thought. Young couples who are obviously in love with each other. He felt something akin to envy in his heart because he tried picturing Raine and him that way, and the image just doesn't fit. &n
Serena remembered Dane. For the two weeks she'd known Lorraine, the name Dane was never far from her mouth. If Lorraine was bisexual, Serena would have believed that something is going on between the both of them, but Lorraine is a lesbian. She doesn't even notice a single guy in the gymnasium even though a lot of them notice her. Serena knows that Lorraine is attracted to her just like she's attracted to the white woman. Lorraine is so beautiful and kindhearted. It's gonna be so good between them, especially because one of them has a lot of money. Serena was giddy with excitement. Lorraine said that she wants a serious relationship, and Serena knows that she can give that if it has to ensure that Lorraine becomes hers alone. "Alright. Another time then." Serena said as she continued eating her food. Afterward, Raine paid for everything and they headed out, straight to where Raine packed her car.&
EPILOGUE.Three years later.The clatters of little feet was drowned in the beach sand as the children ran around. "Mommy! See this one!!" Cassandra, Raine's daughter shouted, drawing Raine's attention.Lying on the big picnic mat with Dane's chest pillowing her head, she beamed at her child turning to see the seashell Sandy held in her small hand."It's a very good one." Raine shouted, complimenting her child who beamed back at her and skidded off to go and collect more shells."Chimamanda, come out of that side of the beach, it's too close to the water!" Cynthia shouted to her own daughter who ran along the shore.Gabriel who was chasing the child looked at his wife and stuck out his tongue on her. "Too bad you can't join us play chase." He teased, staring pointedly at Cynthia pregnant belly.Vivian and Raine b
CHAPTER 80.Final Chapter.Serena clattered with Josh in the outer part of the house and she prepared her confrontation with Raine. Damn just the thought of it sent thrills down her spine.She was about to make her way into the 'room' when the door suddenly burst open and several police men stormed in with guns."Raise your hands in surrender where we can see them or we open fire!" One of them shouted.Serena was too shocked to do anything bit raise her hand. The same shock mirrored in Josh and Venom's face. The both of them raised their hand too.They were all handcuffed as more polices stormed into the inner room and found Raine. They untied her and removed her binds, they also handcuffed Rosslyn.Serena found her life deteriorating fast in her eyes and so much fear filled her system. She's going to prison!? She'll spend her life in prison!? It
CHAPTER 79.Second to Last Chapter.Raine had pretended to be asleep when Serena entered to check on her. She tried to keep her pounding heart still until she heard the footsteps recede. She let out the breath she didn't know she was holding."Let's go and scout the area." Venom said.Raine heard the voice of the man that just raped a woman. She sharpened her hearing to hear more."Zee-Drone, get your girl let's go and get it done. Only the both of us can't do it. Rosslyn is obviously not up for doing some scouting so she should stay here and look after our captive. You'll look after her, won't you?""Of course, I will." A new voice answered and Raine got to hear the woman's voice.Does it mean that the woman is not a captive but also among her captor?"You'd better. Because we have big plans for that girl
CHAPTER 78.When Raine woke up, her hands were tied behind her back and her mouth was banded closed.Oh, God! Where am I!? She panicked as she looked around but couldn't recognize her surrounding. She vaguely remembered Serena using a white handkerchie...!She drugged me! Serena drugged me!!Before she lost consciousness, it had come to her mind that she should have never trusted Serena. Dane was telling her that there was something shady about Serena but she had thought Dane was just being Paranoid.She should have never trusted her at all! Never tried to buy lunch for her because she feigned sickness! Never!Raine looked around fanatically. Oh, God! Where am I!? What is she going to do to me!?She was all alone in the very empty and haggard looking room, and she didn't want to give any indication that she
CHAPTER 77💖💖~~~~💖💖"How are you feeling now?" Raymond asked one of his patients, an old woman."I'm feeling fine now, doctor." The old woman responded.Raymond turned to the old woman's guardian who was sitting down there and told him to come into his office later so that he'll prescribe some drugs for his mother.He was still taking when Dr. Neils barged into the ward. "Dr. Ray!? Do you hear what's on the news?" He asked, his voice breathless.Ray turned to the doctor, his brows slightly furrowed. "No, I didn't.""Finances Bank, the particular branch where your wife works just got robbed! It wasn't a small robbery at all and there was also a shoot out!"Raymond heart stopped beating. No, no, it can't be. Oh, dear God, it can't be!He took off in a run out of the ward and straight to hi
CHAPTER 76."How is work today?" Dr. Nile asked as he opened the door.Raymond looked up from one of his patient's medical file he was holding to the doctor that opened the door and entered. "The day did start out find. But, now I don't know....I'm having a very bad feeling." He answered.Dr. Nile's eyebrows pulled together in a frown. "Bad feeling about what? Is everything alright with your patients?"Ray nodded, "I just made rounds now, everyone is progressing." He sighed and rubbed his temple, "I guess it's nothing...""Hey, cheer up, doc. You are among the lucky ones. You have a very beautiful wife at home to look after you." The young doctor teased.Ray cheered up a bit at the mention of Vivian. "What's keeping you from getting married?""Good women have finished." The doctor stated flatly."Well, don
CHAPTER 75.💖💖~~~~~💖💖It was well past twelve in the afternoon. Vivian sat on her seat, preparing financial statement and financial analysis of the bank.Then, all of a sudden, she heard noises and commotion.She was about to ask what was going on when she heard the first gunshot go off. Her heart jumped out of her chest. Gunshot!? She heard the second one.The bank is being robbed!"Oh God, Oh God!" She cried, panicked.Her hand sprang out to her desk, she took the office telephone on it and pressed in the emergency number. She dialed it hurriedly.A little relief coarsed through her when the emergency line went through. "Hello!? This is the manager of Financies Bank, the branch in St. Paul's street. Please, get over here as fast as you can! We are being robbed!"She didn't wait for the person
CHAPTER 74."Good morning, ma'am Vivian." The third worker greeted Vivian as she stepped into the bank."Good morning." She returned the greeting with a smile. She was dressed in a professional black gown that cupped the mold of her pregnancy perfectly. The click of her small-heeled shoe was loud on the marbled floor as she walked.Everyone turned to her with a smile and she returned their smiles just the same. She's a manager loved by everyone. Then, when she got pregnant and started coming to work with more smile on her face, they loved her more.She took the stairs and made her way upstairs and into her office. She walked straight to her chair and lowered herself to it. She turned on the air condition."Good morning, Madam. The new staffs are ready and the interview is about to begin.""Alright, Maureen. I'll be there in five." She replied, w
CHAPTER 73.Raymond woke up to the sweat aroma of delicious food coming from the kitchen. Or is it nearer? The aroma seemed strong.His eyes popped open and landed on Vivian who stood before him with a tray of food in her hands. She gave him a very beautiful smile. "Good morning, honey. Breakfast in bed."Raymond rose up from the bed to seat on it. "I can't remembered the last time I had that." He exclaimed interestingly."It's the least I can do after yesterday. Here, dig in." She grinned, coming to sit down beside him.Never it be said that he'll reject something as beautiful as early morning food by a beautiful woman.He murmured his thanks and dug in like his wife said. Afterwards, she handed the hot tea from the tray to him and he downed it in one shot. God, he is starting to feel more human.He reached for her an