22 years old Nina smiled as she stepped out of the car, her eyes fixed on her phone which she operated with ecstasy.
She loved the comments she was seeing online; the comments of the envious girls talking about her latest car. Oh! They could diss all they want. She enjoyed seeing people talk about her. It only made her seem more unique and powerful.
Her smile broadened as she walked into the house and a maid collected her bag right there at the door.
"Hey! Watch it!" She snapped when a maid had almost bumped into her.
"I'm so sorry, ma'am. I'm so sorry" the maid apologized immediately, her head bowed.
"Of course! You should be" she scoffed and walked towards the stairs.
"Is my father home?" She asked another maid she had seen.
"Not yet, ma'am" the maid answered with a bow like the rest and Nina grunted and took the stairs.
Could her father ever change? She hasn't seen him in days!
Well, perhaps that was the price she had to pay for being the only daughter of a multi - billionaire.
She got into her room and fell on the bed immediately, smiling into her phone.
Oh! Even Salome was jealous. She could feel it!!
She giggled and turned on the bed. Perfect, she was being exactly who she wanted to be - a princess!
After having enough view, she left the bed and decided to go into the bathroom for a shower.
She hummed and sang in ecstasy and when she was done, she came out with her towel and head wrapped.
Her phone was ringing on the bed and she hurried to check it out.
Oh! Leo.
She smirked to myself as she picked it up.
"Yes?" she rolled her eyes, letting the pride reflect in her voice.
"Hey, Nina. What's up?" He asked warmly.
"I don't think my welfare should concern you, Leo. Why're you calling, anyway?"
"Hey, hey. Chill okay? Are we enemies?" He chuckled.
"That depends on you, Leo. But either ways, I don't think I care. What do you want?" she rolled her eyes again, like he could see her.
"Fine. Can we just see and talk this over - please?" He asked and she felt her cheeks become hot.
Oh my!! Leo was asking her out!
"I don't think I want Salome to eat me up" she said sarcastically.
"Come on, Nina. There's nothing going on between Salome and I - please. I thought I've told you this before?"
She smiled to myself and didn't say a word.
"Can we see now? Like... would it be possible?" He asked and she could sense the desperation in his voice.
It made her cheeks flush more.
She hesitated a little.
"Well..." she looked at her watchless wrist.
"I don't think I have anything to do at the moment. So, maybe... Yeah".
"Oh! Thank you so much, Nina. City Beauty - one hour time. I'll be waiting".
"Yeah" she mumbled and ended the call and immediately, giggled hard and fell on the bed.
Oh my gee!! Yes! It's working. I'm taking over!!
Wohoo!!!
She laughed and rolled from side to side on the bed, imagining her future. Suddenly, there was a gunshot.
She paused.
"Argh!!!" She heard screams in the house and jumped out of the bed immediately.
What?? What's going on?? What's happening??
Her heart left her chest. Was there an attack?!
No; it's not even possible. It shouldn't be possible. Her father made sure they were high securities around. So, it shouldn't be possible.
She panicked. What does she do?
The gunshots continued and she reached for her phone immediately and tried calling the police. But just then, her door went open and two strange guys showed up with guns.
"Argh!!!" She let out a high pitched scream as her phone fell from her hands.
She turned around and ran towards the bathroom, but one of the boys ran after her from behind and caught up with her.
"No!! Let me go!! Let me go!!" She screamed in fright, struggling indefatigably.
"Calm down, Miss. Jericho has been waiting for this moment for a long time now" the boy behind her sniggered as he put a white napkin over her nose. And instantly, she passed out.
CHAPTER 2Her head ached.She opened her bleary eyes and tried adjusting to the dimness in the room.Oh! Her head.She groaned and tried touching her head, but discovered she couldn't. Her hands were tied. Whaaaat??She shifted and more things dawned on her. She was sitting on the floor. What the hell???Conniption gripped her immediately. Where was she?? Who brought her here?Oh! She could recall the gunshots, and the men barging into her room and making her pass out. Who the hell were they?"Hello?" She called, her voice wavering.Somehow, she could feel she was in danger.The door opened slightly and a strange face popped out. It was more like he just wanted to see if the young lady was awake as he closed the door immediately."Hey! Who are you? Let me out of here!" Nina called out,
David - the guy who was assigned to Nina - untied her hands and lifted her from the floor."Come on" he said gruffly and started walking away with her, and she just followed like a sheep would to the shepherd.They left the room, walked down a corridor and walked into another room. It looked more arranged, a bed, neat floor, wall mirror. It looked more arranged and sooth Nina's taste a bit. At least, she found it preferrable to that thing she had been in some minutes ago."Go to the bathroom and shower" David said gruffly. "There's a night dress in the closet when you're done".Nina was frightened. Oh, Christ! She needed a way out of here.She turned towards the bathroom, but suddenly stopped and turned back to David."Name your price" she said nervously. "I promise, I'll pay you in double. Just get me out of here - please".
When she was done dressing up, she returned to the bedroom and David took her to the Boss' room. Jericho's room.On their way, Nina kept looking around, wondering where she could possibly be.Could it be far from her basement? Or somewhere cldle? And where was her father, anyway? Was he looking for her?Of course. He should've been informed of the scandal at the place already and was probably looking for her already. Oh! She really needed to get out of here. She had to.She came across some boys and the thoughts started dawning on her bit by bit. Jericho was definitely a gangster, but her greatest fear was him belonging to the fire squad. Oh! She'd never be able to bear it. Never!She was almost panicking. How on earth would she be able to survive it?Finally, they got to the "King's" room and David - after knocking on it - opened the door and led her in.
"Really? Over your dead body?" He snorted as he walked towards her. He grabbed her chin hard and made her face him. "Don't make me angry, you slave!" His eyes were burning red.Nina could see the darkness in his eyes. He was going to use her. Use her to lure her father.Nina eyes watered as Jericho pushed her to the bed.Oh! He was going to use her. Going to sleep with her. Going to be his slave. Rather, sex slave. Isn't it?Why was she involved in this?Nina sniffed as she saw Jericho come towards her with ropes which he took from a drawer.What's he going to do? Nina creased in thought. He was going to tie her while he have his way.Finally, a tear came out from her eyes as she struggled to get down from the bed but she was caught by Jericho."Don't try to escape." He snarled and pushed her hard to the bed before climbing on it and stayed on top of her.
Nina walked downstairs with the maids. When she got to the sitting room, she saw Jericho with some boys. He was smoking too.He turned when he noticed her presence and summoned her to come closer.Nina limped forward to him while the maids went back to their duties. The boys with Jericho laughed, seeing her the way she walked to them.She rolled her eyes at them and said, "Bastards" with so much hatred in her voice.She just hate this place. She hates Jericho. Everything that has to do with him.Jericho heard the word and arched his brows at her. "You don't insult my people." He snapped."Like I care." Nina retorted as she got to him.Jericho pushed her down to her knees and played with her hair."Guys, she's my sex slave from this moment. Tell others about it. I don't want anyone to touch her without my permission. Is that clear?" He introduc
Nina was taken to the torture room and was left there alone.She panicked. What has she done? Why did she disobey him? She shouldn't have done that mistake.Minutes later, Jericho came in with David. What's really his relationship with David? Perhaps, he might be his assistant or something.Nina's heart skipped a beat as she saw Jericho go to the other side of the room and brought out a long whip.Oh! He's going to beat her to death?"Please, I was just feeling weak and hungry. I couldn't find the maids around. So, I had to come downstairs myself." She tried to explain but it seems Jericho isn't buying that.He got to her and bent down to her size. He stared at the fearful and tearful ocean blue eyes of hers.He smiled evilly and said,
Her body trembled as she saw Jericho staring coldly at her. He wore a hoodie.How did he know she was here? Why would he come here? So many questions ran through her mind. She gulped and looked away."Alicia, i think I'm in trouble. Jericho is here. He's going to kill me when we get home." Nina panicked.What if he knows what she told Alicia?"The leader is here? Where?" She tried to look back but Nina stopped her."Don't look back. See, just go. I don't want to put you into trouble. Just go back to class carefully." She told Alicia."Seriously, I can't believe you're so afraid of him.""I should be. Don't you know who he is?" Nina's eyes never left Jericho.Alicia was so eager to turn back and see who the guy Jericho is. She gently stood up from her seat and traced Nina's gaze.He saw h
Chapter 9Nina got into the second car with Jericho while the boys took the first car. Her heart skipped so many times.What's waiting for her at home? She heaved a sigh which made Jericho stared at her.He watched her for some seconds. His eyes roamed slowly on her body. Her brown hair was long, brown eyes and perfect lips.Her lips were plump and kissable. He shook her head slowly and looked away. He shouldn't be imagining what it feels to kiss her.No, he shouldn't.They got home and came down from the car. He walked inside and hastened his steps to his room.Nina on the other hand, walked slowly, dragging her feet on the tiles. She got to Jericho's door and glanced.Should she go in or not? No. He didn't ask her to come in now. Nina gulped and sat on her bed just as she got to her room."What's my fate right now?" She asked herself.
Tears of joy rushed down Nina's face as she nodded vigorously. She was super excited!She couldn't contain her joy as soom as Jericho slipped the gold ring into her middle finger.She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately before checking out her finger. "Oh...I love this, Jericho! I do!!" She kissed the ring on her finger while Jericho stared at her with a bright smile on his face.**"Ahhhhh!!!" Alicia screamed as soon as she entered Nina's room and they both ran into each other's arms."He proposed!!" Nina cried as she jumped up, showing off her fingers to Alicia whose mouth dropped opened at the beautiful sight of the ring."Geez!! Oh Nina...I'm so happy for you! When you told me last night over the phone.... I couldn't just sleep! I've been so excited." Alicia said excitedly."Thank you bestie,I wish
You?" Nina gasped. It was beginning to make sense!! Before anyone could stop her,Nina ran forward with her hands like claws as she grabbed Valerie's neck crazily. "Where's is my baby!! Where did you take her,you thief!!" Nina screamed madly, fighting Valerie."Let go of me!!" Valerie cried.Jericho rushed and dragged Nina back into her arms, trying to pacify her. "Calm down love."Valerie scoffed, rearranging her hair. "I do not know what you are talking about! What baby?""You still have the guts to deny,huh!!" Nina yelled, trying to break free from Jericho who held her tightly to himself.The head police,Mr Quentin stepped forward. "You will have to go with us to the station ma'am. All of you."Valerie looked at him and scoffed. "I'm not going anywhere,me man! I have a baby to take care of!" She snapped at the man.
Valerie rushed in and looked around. Joe could she have forgotten to lock the door?She was really certain someone had been there.Then she took notice of the missing baby stuffs she'd left on the bed and knew there was fire on the mountain.Hurriedly she left her room and went round the house but couldn't find Rita."Where the hell did she take my baby to?" Valerie asked angrily and took out her phone, dialling Rita's mom's line.**Rita finally got to the hospital she'd seen on the TV then stopped one of the nurses. "Can I speak with the head doctor here?""And you are? Does the doctor have an appointment with you?" The nurse asked."I have an important message to pass. I think I have something hltnsr might help him." Rita said nervously and the nurse scoffed with disbelief."Are tiu selling something?, Just go aw
"My baby... Meredith..!" Nina called restlessly from her bed although her eyes were still closed.Jericho was confused on what to do next! He was damn too confused.**Valerie smiled evilly as Janet met her at their agreed location with the baby wrapped into a white shawl.They were both inside Valerie's car beside a free and clear road at the outskirt of the town."What are you gonna do with her?" Janet asked.Valerie look looked at her. "I don't think that should be your concern. I'm gonna give you the money right now and after that you know what to do next. Disappear."Janet nodded. "I know. Stop making it look like I'm disappearing out of the world. I still insist on knowing what you will do with this baby." Janet asked again.Valerie stared down at the baby as she began to stir inside the shawl. "I will think about that on my o
Valerie got to her room and locked the door behind her. She quickly picked the call before it could cut off."Hi, Janet?""Valerie. The lady gave birth not long ago." The Janet lady said from the other line.Valerie's heart skipped. "Good. A girl?""Yeah. What are you planning on doing now?""I'm planning on doing anything possible to destroy that witch! She thinks she can have the last laugh? Huh! That's not possible!" Valerie vibrated."Calm down and tell me what to do next." Janet said lowly and Valerie swallowed."She must not take that baby home. I want her kidnapped. Immediately." Valerie says, glancing back at the door to be sure no one was listening."You remember our deal,right? I give you the baby and you give me my money ASAP." Janet said from the other line."I know! That's what we agreed on. How soon can you get h
Jericho was not a bit surprised. He was ever so ready for this news. So ready.He looked up at the doctor. "I will take my leave now. And thanks." He added abd left the hospital.He got in front of the doctor's office and thought about what to do about Valerie then choose not to say anything to her till they got home.He returned to her hospital room and met her packing up her stuff.Jericho walked over to the baby's cot and looked down at his face. "He's cute."Valerie smiled at the comment. "He is. Just like you."Jericho scoffed and looked at her. "Just like me? He doesn't look like me." He replied.Valerie stared at him abd nervously looked away. "I'm almost done. Are you taking us home now?" She quickly asked, trying to change the subject."Do I have a choice?" Jericho asked with a smirk on his face abd wal
"What happened,Nina?" Jericho asked again."Someone said something wield about Valerie."A course mate of mine back at the university told me she's a girlfriend to one of his friends,Nick. Is it possible.... befriending a pregnant woman?"Jericho stared on at Nina. "Nick? I know Nick.""You do?" Nina asked."Yeah. She claims he's her ex. Are they still together?" Jericho was stunned."Leo said so. I couldn't believe him either.""Am I really the father of the child?" Jericho asked no one in particular."There's only one way to find out." He added.**"So happy for your dearie! He looks so cute!" Nancy cooed as she carried the little pink creature in her arms.Valerie half smiled as she stared at the baby. Nancy looked at her and rolled her eyes.
Nina's eyes widened as she stood up on her feet with wobbling feet. She wanted to faint. The news was overwhelming!"Oh my God....thank you Lord!" Alicia gasped and hugged Nina who was still speechless.The nurse who delivered the news turned and left while the two still stood there, catching their breaths."I...I...can't face it." Nina suddenly said and Alicia looked at her. "I can't..""Why? You've been waiting for him to come out of coma all these days. You've woken him up and now you don't wanna see him?" Alicia was confused."I.... almost killed him, Alicia.""But he's alive now,Nina! Come on. Let's go see him." Alicia said and took Nina's wrist pulling her along with her.**The doctor checked Jericho's palm as he rested his back against the back of the bed. His face was flushed as he stared around.
Nina's eyes widened as she stood up on her feet with wobbling feet. She wanted to faint. The news was overwhelming!"Oh my God....thank you Lord!" Alicia gasped and hugged Nina who was still speechless.The nurse who delivered the news turned and left while the two still stood there, catching their breaths."I...I...can't face it." Nina suddenly said and Alicia looked at her. "I can't..""Why? You've been waiting for him to come out of coma all these days. You've woken him up and now you don't wanna see him?" Alicia was confused."I.... almost killed him, Alicia.""But he's alive now,Nina! Come on. Let's go see him." Alicia said and took Nina's wrist pulling her along with her.**The doctor checked Jericho's palm as he rested his back against the back of the bed. His face was flushed as he stared around.