Austin had a huge smile on his face the moment he walked into the resort. Natalie returned the smile. “Where is he?” he could not hold his excitement. Natalie thought he was simply happy he would be meeting a good friend.“Where is he?” Natalie smiled politely. “He is in his room but said to get him when you arrive.” Austin was pleased to hear that. It seemed that Zane was still as naïve as before.That made Austin really happy, it seemed his job of robbing Zane was going to be very easy. “So, what are you waiting for? Get him.” Natalie nodded and left. Austin sat comfortably on the couch waiting patiently for his prey.His greed could not be matched at that moment, the man had gotten so rich from the gold he got from Zane before that now he is one of the top five billionaires in the country.But that was not enough for Austin, as they say, the more you get the more you want. When Zane appeared, he stood and approached him with a smile. “My good friend, it’s good to see you.” Zane sm
Nazima looked at her people, she could not read their expressions. She did not know they if was fear or shock they were showing. But it was dead silent in the arena, all eyes were on her and the spot where Nigal stood.It was empty and the blood that was there was also clearing. People’s minds were blank, they could not think or react to what they just witnessed. Nigal was dead, the devil was dead. They were free!“Hell yeah! Wooooh!” it was a boy who cheered first and the crowd seemed to be snapped out of their trace by him and the arena roared in cheer. There was laughter, tears of joy, cries from those who could not believe it.They never expected the results they were seeing, they thought Nigal was going to kill their queen then continue to torment them. but that was not the case, Nigal was dead, and they were free.Caleb walked to Nazima with a proud smile on his face. He bowed his head when he got to her. “My queen, I never doubted you for a second and I am proud of you.” He sai
On land the water people were busy sharpening their weapons waiting for Zane to come back with news. They had to go back to where they hid their weapons that night. Zane said they could not come out of the water with weapons because the land people would not take likely to that.Now that they had their weapons, they were ready for action and waiting for their leader to come back and give them orders. “I should have gone to the meeting, sitting here and waiting is useless.” Frustration was eating away at Norma.She wanted to go with Zane when he finally got the news on what he was waiting for, but he blatantly refused to take her with. “We should be the ones feeling that way, you are your clan put us all in danger and now you are complaining about waiting when our leader is trying to solve your problems? Show a bit of gratitude and stop complaining.”One of the Mer guards said, annoyed by her constant complaints and pacing. He did not want to be here, he was one of the few that did not
“My queen, why are you leaving? I thought you would stay a little bit longer until everything is back to normal on this side.” Osmond enquired after hearing that Nazima was leaving.Osmond was not ready, there was still many things he wanted to show her. he wanted to take her to see the African shores, and it’s people. For now, all she saw was the mess the war caused.“Am sorry Osmond, next time I will stay longer but for now my people need me to leave. they are still afraid, and it is difficult for them to trust me. to them I might be Nigal 2.0, more powerful and dangerous.” She sighed feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders.“My people need to learn to trust me and if giving them space is going to make that happen then so be it. besides, I am needed back home.” Nazima wanted to stay but that was not an option at the moment.Caleb looked at the disappointed look on Osmond face and felt relieved. His competition was staying behind and won’t be an obstacle for him anymore. “L
The water people were sitting outside by the pool when they saw Zane coming out of the taxi. With the facial expression he had they could tell that something was wrong. They stood and walked to the rooms.Zane got in and closed the door. He started pacing while the rest sat on the couches and bed silently waiting for Zane to say something. “It’s bad and we must change the plan.” Zane started.The rest shared looks wondering what could have happened. “The humans have seen your leader’s true nature and with how they acted, I don’t think they will uphold their side of the deal.” Norma’s heart started beating like an African drum in her chest.It felt like it was booming in her ears and was about to jump right out of her chest. “So, what is the plan?” she asked, she was having a tough time processing what Zane was saying.The humans who have her leader are already going to great lengths to exploit him, making him a lab rat against his will. What will happen now when more people know who t
In the middle of the ocean the CEO of the company was dejected and disappointed. After spending two days in the sea trying to find more Naga people, they were coming up empty handed.The divers searched the whole area but could not find anything. “Don’t worry sir, I will make him talk when we get there, and he will give up his people.” The bodyguard was known for his unique skills in torture and well, keeping men like the CEO of the company safe.Men like him are not always innocent and they need men like his bodyguard to keep them safe. “You better make him talk quickly, I have a lot riding on this.” The guard was more than happy to please his boss.The CEO went to stand by the railing looking at the dolphins swimming around the ship. He wished he was as carefree as those creatures. But then he noticed something.The dolphins now were heading towards the same direction but then noticed something else. Snake tails. The CEO took his binoculars and took a closer look. That is when he sa
“Wait, isn’t that the company ship?” the men were already in the water very early in the morning. They were following the direction the assassin said the men left in. now they were seeing the company boat and could not help but wonder what it was doing there.“Yes, it is but what is it doing here?” asked the hacker. Austin was looking at it with a hand on his chin as if he was deep in thoughts. “We found the creature in the company’s lab, their boat is out here at this hour and heading in the same direction we are. What do you think they are looking for?”The men shared a look, they did not sleep last night looking for a boat to take them. they were ready and on the boat by three in the morning. Now they are meeting the company boat here. That was not a coincidence. They might be looking for the same thing they were.While they were thinking a loud horn was blown followed by a warning. “You there, leave this area immediately, you are not authorized to be here. Please leave now before
Back in the water Nazima and Caleb had just gotten back. they were being filled in on what has been happening in their absence. Zane was still on the way home and Nazima could not believe what has happened.She was told it was over, but she could not help the nagging feeling at the pit of her stomach. They say it was over, but something was not right. She could feel it and her demon could feel it too.She was anxious to see Zane and find out as much as she could about what went down. Caleb walked closer to her, he could see how worried she was, and he wanted to do something to relieve her of her worries.“It will be alright; we will take care of everything.” Nazima could hear his words, but they were not registering, something was wrong, and she could feel it. it also, did not help that Zane was not there yet.While she was still pacing a guard came running. “The regent is back.” he informed them. Nazima was about to go check when Zane came in, she sighed in relief seeing him back in
The diving pot was seen by the scouts the moment it got to their territory and the queen was informed. By the time Brandon and his team got to the spot. Nazima, Zane, and Caleb were there wating for them.“These humans must have a death wish coming here again after everything.” Zane was fuming with anger as he said those words. “I told you that they will be waiting for us this time around.” Said Seun fear settling at the bottom of his stomach.“And I said I did not care, if they don’t give me what I want then they will all die.” Brandon said with a threatening voice. “Open the door.” Brandon instructed. The men shared a look.Peter nodded at Seun, and he opened the door. Both sides looked fearless. Brandon was determined and prepared to die if it meant he would see her again. Nazima on the other hand was thinking of ways to kill him slowly and painfully.“Well, well, well, I never thought I would see you again.” Said Nazima with a smirk on her face. Brandon showed no emotions, the man
They say pain makes you stronger and heartbreak makes you wiser. But Brandon’s heart break made him stupid, he still stayed on that beach on his knees with his heart bleeding every time he took a breath.But he stayed, with the hope that the woman he loved would return to him. The tide changed and the sunset. It got colder and the water kept hitting on him, but he stayed.He knew when he fell for her that he was being stupid. He fell for a woman whose heart belonged to another. All the effort he put into the relationship was like trying to fill a bucket full of holes with water.No matter how much you try the bucket will never be full as every time you tried to fill it the water escapes from the holes. That was Victoria and Brandon’s love. It hurt to admit that he was not as important to Victoria as he thought he was.He thought they had something, all these months he thought they were happy and in love. But the truth is that he was in love alone and that the woman’s heart was somewhe
Brandon was so preoccupied by the investors and people wanting to know more about the drug and how it worked that he forgot that Victoria was not back.When he realised that his woman was not by his side it was already twenty minutes later. He scanned the room for her but could not find her. he excused himself and went looking for her.He could not get into the ladies’ room and all he could do was to ask a woman who was going inside. “Miss, could you please help me?” the woman stopped and looked her him.She then smiled seductively when she noticed him. “Sure, anything for you handsome” Brandon could not careless for her flirting, all he wanted to do was to find Victoria.He fished his phone out of his pocket then showed the woman a picture of Victoria. “Can you please check if this woman is in there?” the woman frowned. She thought he wanted her number or something.“Fine, I will check.” She walked away leaving Brandon outside feeling anxious. She did not look for her, instead she di
Zane dried her tears with his thumbs then cupped her cheeks and looked tenderly in her eyes. “It’s okay to be sad and cry my darling. It is also okay to look out for yourself and happiness.” He sighed looking at the poor girl.She was young but carried the burden of the whole kingdom on her shoulders. He wished he could step in for her so that she can be a young woman in love without the burden of a kingdom.“Nazima you are young and my wish for you is love and happiness. It doesn’t matter where or from whom or what form it comes in. I just want you to have it. I want you to make mistakes and not worry about the consequences.”Zane teared up, Nazima never got to be a child and live life like one. She was on the run at the age of thirteen and had been taught how to be responsible as she was to become queen.She never got to be a normal teenager and do what children her age did. When she came back home her goal was to take back the crown and save her people. She did all that and now th
It has been a rough couple of months for everyone close to Nazima especially Caleb and Zane. Nazima kept her distance from Caleb and focused on the kingdom. Things in the kingdom improved a lot over the past months.Nazima managed to get things sorted for all clan, borders dividing the clans visiting and giving support to those who needed it. all this she did will the help of the council but the travelling she did alone accompanied by the guards.She refused Caleb’s offer to go with and chose guards for herself which she also trained whenever she got a chance. She was lonely and distant to everyone, hardly ever smiled. She was like a robot with no feelings at all.Having enough of it all Zane and Caleb decided to ambush her so that they could talk to her alone since she was not giving them the time of day to talk to her outside of the meeting hall.They went to her chambers early that morning hoping to catch her before the meeting start and before she could disappear again. The guards
At the penthouse facing the beach, a blond woman sat on the balcony watching the sunset. Her long legs stretched onto another chair as she laid back watching the view before here.The breeze kept caressing her fair and pale looking cheeks making her close her eyes enjoying the moment. A man in shorts and a vest sat next to her with a glass or red wine in his hand.His eyes were fixed on the woman as she kept closing her eyes. She was the most beautiful being he had ever seen. He kept taking small sips of his wine wetting his lips then running his tongue across them imagining her lips against his.The woman sighed as she thought of her home, how things might be now that she was found out. If her father was all right. Oh, her poor father, he had nothing to do with what she did and she was worried that he might face a certain death because of her.The man saw how troubled she looked and places a hand on her thigh and she slowly opened her eyes and looked at him. He was handsome and made
Zane and Caleb shared a look, and they knew that something had changed within their queen. That she was no longer the same woman she was before she was taken. They lifted their heads and looked at her.She did not say a word and she did not have to. “My queen, it was our mistake, we did not know who the guardians were and at the time Victoria was acting like a victim and we wouldn’t have suspected her.” Zane tried to explain.“Also, it was already the third day and they only came forward now to tell us they knew where you were. What took them so long?” Caleb said and Nazima glared at him.“Is it not your job as my trusted advisers to make sure that I as your queen is always safe and protected all the time? Why are you now blaming the guardians for your incompetence?” she was angry, and they could all see it.“The guardian’s job is to guide and advise me of matters regarding the kingdom not to protect me, that is your job and you failed at it!” nazima exploded. She was tired, hungry an
Nazima didn’t say a word as they left. She heard everything that Kendra said and felt that she was right. Caleb was also to blame for what Victoria did. It was her obsession with him which he did nothing to stop that led to all this.Caleb kept stealing glances at Nazima waiting for her to say something but the queen said nothing. She has been through enough all because of Caleb and she wanted some space from him.She needed time to be alone and figure out what she wanted to do with her life. She thought that there could be something between Caleb and herself but after all this, she was not sure.By the time they got to shore, there were many people there swimming and some just enjoying the sun. Nazima turned to look at everyone. “We need to go that side so that the humans don’t see us.” She pointed at a quitter spot, and everyone agreed.The looks they were getting from people were too much for Nazima and Kendra. Especially Kendra. When she got there, she was unconscious and did not
The two chiefs sung and dodged. Hid from foreign weapons of humans as they moved forward. They held no fear in their hearts as their hearts were no longer with them but with their queen.The one brought them peace, tranquillity and hope. They could not let her down again, they had already let her down when the humans took her from right under their noses.But now they had come to get her back and were willing to lay waste to the human kind if need be. The humans did not expert an ambush like that, therefore, they were not prepared and had no extra magazines to reload their powerful weapons.Gun shots were getting lesser and lesser as they ran out of ammunition. Some had long retreated when they saw how hopeless the situation was. If only they knew that they were not fighting ordinary men but gods.Beads of sweat covered Caleb and Zane’s bodies as they fought. Caleb was ecstatic, he had never had a battle like this before and he had never fought humans.He had to admit that they were w