Chapter 34"I heard everything. All of the discussions," Connor said.He didn't need to look behind him to know that it was Russo who had walked in. There was this air around him that nobody else could exude and this was just a signature to his behavior and appearance."Yes, I know." Russo said.This time around, Connor turned around to look at him because he couldn't quite believe what he said. How on earth could he have known that he had spied on them? That was some psychic stuff and he wanted more than anything else to know how he knew."Don't even ask," Russo chuckled, walking towards the bar in Connor's room."I thought you said you don't drink?" Russo asked."I have a bar in my room but drinking comes when the emotions are different but for now, i need a clear head and i need to stay far away from drinks." Connor said."Fair point," Russo said.He returned the bottle because he realized that it wasn't the time to drink as well. They needed to be on deck with everything that was
Chapter 35Annah looked up as soon as she heard a slight knock on her door. She didn't know how she knew it but she just knew that it wasn't Russo knocking. Besides him being in the room earlier, his manner of knocking was different from whoever was knocking now, she just knew it."Who is it?" she asked even though she already knew who it was.It had to be Connor and no other person. She still couldn't understand what part of she didn't want to see him he couldn't understand."Connor, I know it's you. Get out, I don't have anything to say to you." Annah said.Connor could tell that she was angry and he couldn't blame her because if he were in her shoes, he would be angry too but still, he couldn't continue this way. He loved her, that much was clear now and he needed to show her how much she meant to him."Please Annah, I promise I won't take much of your time," he begged.That was the only thing he could do because judging from what he had done to her, it was only fair he begged. Soo
Chapter 36Connor led her towards the airy garden that overlooked the far away beach that directly faced the mansion. The view was beautiful and in another realm and if it were to be in another situation, this would have been a very good spot for him to ask her on a date but he knew he needed to kill that idea. This wasn't another realm and it sure wasn't another time. They were living in the moment, living in the circumstances he had caused."Are we supposed to stand?" she snapped.Connor sighed, pulling out a chair for her from a table that was in the middle of the small opening within the garden. She sat down, staring at the far away beach with the waves crashing and creating a calming presence she couldn't quite understand."I… I know that no amount of apologies will change anything that has happened in the past but I just want you to know that if it were possible, I would take away all of the pain that I have caused you in the past. Annah, I know I am asking for too much but I wa
Chapter 37"Well, how did it go?" Russo asked.Connor didn't even know what to say concerning that. Did it go well or did it go badly? There were no words to use to describe what he had just experienced and he decided that the best thing to do was just to remain silent."I'm guessing that your silence means that it didn't go well," Russo sighed."I really don't know man," Connor was forced to say as he slumped on the large couch within the large living room."It will take time. Remember that's what I told you earlier, what you did to her is something that she will need time to heal from." Russo said.Connor nodded, the taste of the cake he ate now sour in his mouth as the memory of what she had told him. He knew she was going to get her revenge, that was one thing he was sure about and he wasn't going to stop her whatsoever. He deserved everything that was happening to him and more."She said she was going to get revenge and to be honest, I actually expected that and I'm not even surp
Chapter 38The next few weeks passed by in a slow haze with nothing unusual happening. Try as they may, they still couldn't find Rita no matter how much his men tried. Every corner of the street she lived in had been ransacked and the only indication to Connor was that she had probably absconded. That was the only thing that made sense to him and what's worse, she ran away with his child."Does it mean you all don't know where she is?" he barked into the receiver.He hated the news he was getting and he really wished there was something he could do, where he could go to get her. His child's life was on the line and every minute of not knowing where he was became worse. Heck! he didn't even know if the child was even alive after all of this. It was one thing to search for a criminal like Rita but for her to have his child was another thing that didn't sit well with him.Connor knew that he couldn't tell Annah about this because the little hope she had for him on this issue would be das
Chapter 39Annah roamed about within her room, wishing that she could just go somewhere, somewhere safe and away from everything here that was a constant reminder of everything she had been through."It's depressing here," she sighed.There was no one she could talk to and she knew that talking to Russo might not be a good idea because he would surely tell Connor and he would never allow her to leave the mansion. Just then, an idea filtered through her head.She stopped pacing, digging into the thought that had suddenly come into her head. She knew she had to focus on this plan and focus on how she was going to get out of this house even if it was only for a few hours."I have to do this," she said.Quickly, she put on some clothes, packing another in a small bag. She had been in this house for months and she virtually knew where everything was kept and she knew where to get Connor's car keys from. He basically had a garage filled with the latest cars and she knew just how to get ther
Chapter 40Annah couldn't believe how swift and smooth the car was. The way she drove off into the night seamlessly without any hitch was something she hadn't experienced in a long time. She remembered her car, the rusty old peugeot she had been using to transport herself to school and she knew she could never make a comparison with the two. This was class, elegance and wealth and she knew that if it were in other circumstances and they had met differently, she might have given Connor a chance."I just can't do that with him here," she sighed.There was no way she could backtrack on what she had already vowed on. Doing that would only make her a hypocrite and that was something she would never do. She had vowed to deal with him, to make him pay for everything he had done to her and she wasn't going to go back on her promise.She moved on smoothly, bypassing light traffic that was on the road. She knew just where she was going and the only thing that she hoped for at that moment was th
Chapter 41Annah's heart pounded with excitement as she danced to the fast beat, surrounded by a sea of bodies in the dimly lit club. The vibrant strands of lights painted the room with ever-changing colors, adding to the electrifying atmosphere. It was one of those rare nights where she felt completely alive, forgetting all her worries and cares."Why didn't I do this ever since?" she sighed.Lost in the rhythm, Annah twirled and swayed with newfound friends she had met on the dance floor. The music was intoxicating, and she felt like she was on top of the world. Little did she know that just a few blocks away, Connor was frantically searching for her.In the club's midst, Annah didn't even realize that the car had been tracked and soon, a mighty showdown would begin soon.Meanwhile, Connor's worry intensified with each passing moment. He tried to call every club he knew, but they hadn't seen her either. The thought of Annah alone in the chaos of the city was unsettling, and he could
CHAPTER 183Connor stared at the reflection in the Mirror. The white suit looked spectacular on him. He couldn't help but notice how much he had changed since Annah walked into his life. His eyes seemed to be lighter. He smiled more often and that was a long way from when he used to think that smiling was an exercise. Well, till Annah came in and changed her. He smiled at the thought. She was worth his every smile. Only the thought of her made him feel alive inside and she couldn't wait to spend the rest of his life with her. The door creaked open as Hans, Russo and Marcus walked in. He caught the teasing glint in their eyes and tried not to smile. "How do you feel?" Hans said "How the hell do you think he's supposed to feel? It's his wedding"Russo drawled. Connor almost rolled his eyes. Considering the fact that he didn't like to associate with many people, he considered them friends. Admitting it to himself made him cringe. "I know you can't wait to see her," Hans teased. "Ju
CHAPTER 182Annah felt overwhelmed and slightly shaken from what happened earlier. She couldn't believe that Micheal had attempted to take her away from the love of her life and from her future son. She felt overwhelmed and heavy with exhaustion but at same time she also felt relieved that at least Connor and her son were okay. She wouldn't have had it any other way. She winced as Connor swiped the soaked cotton wool across her bruise tenderly. There was a sort of tension that radiated from him so it didn't take too long to figure out that he wasn't fine. He was more focused on her bruise than at looking at her."You can talk to me. There's no need to keep your emotions away from me Connor" she placed a hand over his arm. "You were about to be hurt, Annah. Micheal was about to take you away from me" he growled lowly and ran a face over his hand in frustration. Annah knew she shouldn't feel relieved at someone's death but she couldn't help it. Micheal wasn't around to torment them any
CHAPTER 181Annah felt drowsy as she woke up. Her head was spinning and the pounding in her head heightened with each movement she made. Her eyes raked over her environment and the panic began to build in her chest. All she could remember was that she had been walking with that new guard and she'd been trying to make conversation. He had abruptly given her an apologetic look before she had blanked out. She could tell from her drowsiness that she'd been heavily drugged. She looked up at the window in the room. It looked like something like a dark cellar. Alarmed, she decided to call out for help and was met with instant silence entirely. Her mind drifted to her son, to Connor. What if they weren't safe as well, anxiety gave way to full on panic and she lunged up immediately and headed towards the bar of the cellar, she tried to shake it open but it remained unmoving under her grip. Nobody was outside, from the looks of it, it seemed like she would be the only one here."Help. Anyone
CHAPTER 180Annah felt off and very conflicted. There was obviously something that Connor was not telling her. She didn't know what it was but for him to act so distant, for her to be able to sense his anxiety, it was definitely enough to set him on edge. Martha played with her son and she stared at the empty space, lost in thought. She tried to calm her racing nerves but was unable to. Martha sneaked a curious glance at her. She wondered what it could be that distracted Annah so much. Whatever it was, it must be something enough to set her on edge. Annah son was occupied with drawing on paper. The little boy has taken such a liking to art that it amazed both Annah and Martha. He was able to come up with creative things and each time Annah or Martha came across his art. It rendered both of them breathless. "Are you okay Annah, you've been staring for hours" Martha said as she looked at Annah worriedly, her face etched in concern. "I'm just worried about Connor. He's been behaving
CHAPTER 179Something was wrong. Annah could sense it from Connor as they sat at the dinner table. He was occupied with cutting his son's food into smaller pieces. Everytime she tried to ask him if he was ok. He would assure her that he was and then would back it up with a smile that wasn't in the least bit convincing. She knew when he was trying to suppress his emotions, she knew when he was trying to keep what he was feeling away from her, all because he didn't want to dampen her mood. She noted the way his shoulders were a bit tight with tension, she noted the muscles in his jaw. She considered trying to get him to admit what was bothering him, but not here. Not at the dinner table. There were maids still serving platters of food that they couldn't even quite finish. She had tried to convince him of the fact that having a near buffet for dinner wasn't always necessary. But he wouldn't listen. He's always insistent in spoiling her and thier son. Hans hanged around the dinner table
CHAPTER 178Connor felt bothered as he stared at fge screen. Hans stood beside him, his face impassive but he knew Hans was just as worried as he was. They had been unable to get a clear view of the intruder's face. All that they got was the exact detail of his build. It was almost as if the intruder was very conscious about the camera. Apparently, he was smarter than Connor gave him credit for. Hans and Connor exchanged worried glances. It was hard to miss the pasty white shade of Hans knuckles. Connor was on edge, he could feel the anxiety eating him alive from the inside out. It was hard to focus on anything. He was conflicted between flying Annah and his son, preferably to another state and than staying here. At the back of his head, he knew Micheal still found a watch him, Micheal was silently gauging his every move, making plans on the move he would make next. This wasn't something that Connor could rush. This wasn't a decision that Connor could just hastily commence."How do
CHAPTER 177Annah found it a bit amusing that Hans was insistent on escorting her to the library despite the amount of times she had politely declined. She wondered if the guards following closely behind them were not enough to assure him and Connor that she was perfectly and completely safe. Yet they were insistent on not taking chances. Between Connor and Hans. She didn't know who was more stubborn. Perhaps that was why Connor decided that he was the perfect fit for chief head of security. he was the sort of person that knew how to make decisions for the well being of the people that he protected. Despite the stoic facade that Hans put on Infront of people. Annah knew that he was a man that had compassion and had Connor's best interest at heart. He would do anything to see Connor happy and would do everything possible to ensure he was safe and away from threat. She noticed Hans seemed a little on edge. She wanted to inquire the reason for his mood but decided against it. It was pr
CHAPTER 176The night felt fulfilling as Annah and Connor returned back to the bedroom. Annah had watched with a small smile on her face as Connor has read thier son bedtime stories and yet she couldn't ignore the unease that clawed at the walls of her stomach. Everything seemed to be going ok. E everything seemed to be good. She wondered how long it was going to last until something else occurred again. When they returned to the privacy of thier bedroom, Connor gently slammed her against the wall, capturing her lips between his within the space of a heartbeat. From the urgency he used to kiss her, it was obvious that he had been thinking about her all day, just as much as she's been thinking about him. The thought made her smile into the kiss as she slid her hands up his chest to wrap her hands around his neck. "I missed you today" Connor whispered softly, the blood rushing immediately to his groin at the thought that he'd have the luxury of exploring her all over. "I missed you
CHAPTER 175"You're back to the office so early?" Connor snapped his head towards the direction of the hallway. Russo casually leaned against the wall, a look of amazement and worry on his face. it seemed he wasn't going to approve of Connor's immediate return either. Russo eyes ran over Connor quickly, almost as if he was looking for an injuri which were now invisible. The recovering injuries were buried beneath Connor's suit. "Didn't Bruno give you strict instructions to rest?" Russo raised an eyebrow in question. If there's anything he was painfully aware of, it was how stubborn Connor was. He never backed down easily. Russo wasn't sure he knew what the definition of rest was. Connor had always been one to work hard. He liked getting things done by himself even if he knew he had hundreds of people at his beck and call. "I don't work for Bruno, Russo. You know that." Connor said dryly. His gaze returned to the papers that were scattered across the table. Russo took the liberty o