MecaelI stare at the stack of papers infront of me. Working on them in the warehouse wasn't a choice I appreciated. Working at the warehouse was a choice I made myself.I sigh and reach for the top three. I ran my eyes through them not paying attention to any detail. Mesta would go through them because she didn't trust me to do a job good.I didn't blame her. Ever since mother brought her home she has always tried to prove herself. Going above and beyond to do things in a perfect way. Me on the other hand,I couldn't care less. No deal I wanted to seal ever failed. If I needed answers from prisoners then answers I'd get. Except for the last shipment,the other ones were always successful. That was all that mattered and not these stupid papers.I hear the door open. No rush movements from the guards indicated that it was someone they were familiar with. Father never paid attention to this side. Alex was ever in his own world. That left only one person."You're not yet done?" She stood
MecaelWe quietly made our way to the other rooms. Each time I would open and Mesta would back me up. My mind drifted to Aria wandering how she was holding up. She was probably tucked inside the closet. Her beautiful mind could also tell her to hide under the sheets again. I groan."What" she gave me a frustrated look."What?" I had not done anything."You just groaned." She looks at me blankly."I did?" She opens her mouth to speak."Of course I did. This situation is frustrating." She nods and starts moving again.A bang is heard from downstairs. We stopped in our tracks and listened. Mesta's head was cocked to the right, listening. My eyes roamed around trying to catch a moving figure. Footsteps were heard inside the house. Mesta looks at me and nods. I nod back. She cocked her gun. "Leave two for questioning.""I know the rules." During an attack,always capture two alive. One always turned out to be the loyal one. He wouldn't betray his organization even if he had to give up h
Aria'you shoot anyone that comes through this door who isn't me.' Mecael's words repeated in my head. I was on the bed kneeling, sobbing and muttering the hundredth hail Mary. The door creaked open and I wished I was in the closet. I swallowed and shifted my weight for balance. A man in Black entered.'you shoot anyone that comes through this door who isn't me.'I pulled the trigger. The first shot landed on his left shoulder. He flinched and cursed at me. He lifted his right arm which held the gun. I gripped the gun tighter in my trembling hand. I held my right hand with the left one for focus. He stepped forward. I shot. It went through his head. He dropped to the ground.My eyes went wide. I killed a man. "Aaaaaaaah!" I threw the gun on the other side of the bed.I collapsed on the bed.My breathing increased. I killed a guy.I was a murderer.I was going to get arrested and I'd rot in jail.My whole life was over.The door budged open. I cover my ears with my hands and shut
Aria"Happy birthday to you!" Someone sang.Who even dreams of having birthdays? I scratch my nose."Happy birthday dear Aria…" the voice continued.I turn and cover my head. Please make it stop. It's too early to be woken up by a terrible voice singing a terrible song.The blanket is pulled off."Whaaaat?" I whine lying on my back. "Happy birthday princess." He kisses my forehead.I open my eyes slightly then shut them again. "Wake up. We have a long day ahead of us." I let out air through my mouth. No worries because I always brushed at night. No morning breath for me. I open my eyes and force a smile. "What time is it?" "7:45." He replies chattily.I did not appreciate being up that early."You have to wake up and at least blow the candle first." He urges."Candle?" "Yes." He goes to the table beside my bed and picks it up. He then sits beside me.I look at the cake then back at him. I honestly never thought he would know about my birthday. Even if he knew I never expected hi
Mecael"If he doesn't agree we kill him." The voice from inside spoke.I was at the door to the conference room in one of the huge hotels in Russia. Mesta had successfully arranged a meeting with the Russian mafias. That was after she pestered me on how I was not serious with organizational matters. She was right. I did not care but I would not tell her that. Not unless I wanted a whole lecture about what I did to get to where I am. I stood at the door weighing my choices. I could go in and end up in one huge fight with the men in there. Or,I could turn back and head home and spend quality time with my beautiful wife."Aren't you getting in?" Mesta asked as she approached.She took the time to check around the building for anything suspicious. It's as if the men would place a bomb right under her nose so she could smell it and trail it. "Is their boss in there?" I really hoped her answer was a negation so I could use it as an excuse to not attend the meeting.But that action alone
AriaI stretched my hand to Mecael's side with my eyes still closed. I patted twice. Empty. I open my eyes and smile. Mecael was gone. I wanted him to come back but his absence would do me good. I jump out of bed humming to myself. I spread the sheets then the covers. I run a quick bath and wrap myself in a silk robe. I would dress later after the preparation.Yes,today was the day. Today I'd tell Mecael that he had proven that I could trust him. That I'd learnt how to trust him. When he comes back I'll tell him that maybe I could also learn how to love him.I take the basket of red petals from the closet. I spread them across the room as I twirled and danced to no song in particular. I used the petals to make a huge heart shape on the bed. I stood far from it admiring my work. It was beautiful. I twirled once again going to the closet. I picked out my shoes and a red dress. I went to the dressing table to do my makeup. Hot and sexy was the theme for today. After an hour of makeup
Mesta"At least have a drink before everything else." I tried to urge him.Mecael threw his arms around the room complaining about everyone and everything. I had successfully corced him into coming back to the room. I greatly regretted my choice. I had taken a shower and wrapped myself in a cotton robe. He on the other hand refused to do anything that wasn't related to finding Aria.The whole team was called from back home. He had informed father. He made a thousand calls threatening people. He demanded her return safely.I had to give it to them, whoever they were that kidnapped that girl. They had done me a huge favor and saved me a whole lot of trouble. Now,her blood won't be in my hands. If I were religious then I could have thanked the heavens for her disappearance.I poured the drink into a glass and handed it to him. He took his forcefully. He swirled the drink before screaming and throwing the glass at the wall.My green eyes met his green pair. Only difference was that mine
MecaelI woke up to the feeling of an incredible headache. I blinked twice and caught two figures in the room. One of them had his eyes cast to the ground. The other one looked like he was ready to put a dagger through my chest.My headache was killing me and the face staring at me did not make it any better. I fell asleep and woke up to the face of an angry Greg staring at me. Is it wrong to just fall asleep?"Why do you look so mad?" I question rubbing my head."You think this is mad?" He points to his face. "Wait till your wife gets to see what I saw." He looks around. "Where did you take her?"I did not know if I was supposed to answer his question first or ask mine. Important things first. I decided.'If you don't kill her,they will.' Their words echo in my head.I shake my head hoping I'd be able to shake off the thought as well."Aria was kidnapped." He looked down at me with an expression I couldn't read."Have they called?" His tone was flat."No." I reply knowing he meant t
AriaMecael held me until I stopped crying sniveling. Still,I held onto him because I did not want him to go away.I cried because at the end of it all everything had worked out. Not all of it was perfect but it was in place.Like last month the business made a loss but it did not collapse. It stayed and this month I'm certain it will all be better.Just like our lives,bits by bit,it was all falling into place.For the last three months, everything had happened so fast and I couldn't help myself from worrying that it will all fall apart.We had bought a larger apartment where we had room for the kids to run around. Thick walls for mecael and I and a larger kitchen and office for Phoebe.Alex had finally admitted to his feelings. Though he was thrown into a turmoil when Liz proposed out of nowhere,he got after it soon enough and said yes. They had a church wedding which obviously came as a surprise to all of us.None of the boys have visited Heloriet ever since he was taken away. We rec
Aria"Mom." I yelled as I made my way into the station.Mecael met me halfway. "Babe." I felt his gaze travel past me. "They have gone to get Greg from the airport." He nodded in understanding."Lorei…she."I step past him and charged towards my mother who was screaming about Heloriet being mad.I grabbed her biceps and forced her to stand still facing me. "What do you think you're doing,mother!"Her hands held onto my arms and she shook me frantically. "Aria…Aria..tell them,tell them how he tortured me. How he ran that…that business and forced the drugs down me. Tell them everything."My eyes burned with tears and I could not understand the reason behind them.Maybe it was the fury of watching her act like this. Or the extent of truth her words held.Perhaps it was none of those but the fact that ay the back of my mind I wanted to see her drop dead.It was the feeling of me having to betray the woman who carried me for none months and also took part in my upbringing.But why should
Aria"How is he?" I asked pacing in the hall. At the same time Mecael asked about the ones who were in the hospital"I don't know. The doctors haven't come out yet." "He's okay,I guess."I stop moving. "You guess?""He keeps on repeating that he did not push them. It's day three,Aria,your mom is not awake and so is the doctor."I sigh and sit. "Can I be honest with you? I feel nothing about this situation. In real sense I feel like they both deserve it. Except for the doctor,he doesn't."He hums from the other side. "I get you babe.""Is Alex with you?""He's supposed to be there by now,also Greg and Lionne are on their way. They are almost landing if I'm not wrong."The door opens. "I'll call you later.""Bye babe. Be safe.""Doctor.""Aria? She is awake.""The man?""His chances of survival are pretty low. But we'll keep you updated.""Then how is she? Can I go in and see her?"He nodded and followed me inside."That's the only thing she's been saying. 'Ill do it. Don't kill me.' S
Aria"James,Aurora stop running around,you'll fall." I called after them as I picked up the toys they had left all over."Kiiiids." They did not stop. I sigh and place the box of toys down.The front door opens and Phoebe walks on with lots of bag."I'm not against your spending but please limit it.""Hey babe." She pokes her head around. "Aurora,James.""Auntie!" That was Aurora. She came running so fast that I feared she would slip and fall."I told you to not run." I say breaking James speed."Na-na." "Come to me baby." She picks him from me.Looking around. "Where's your husband?"I playfully hit her arm. "He's not my husband. But he's gone to meet with some people,work related."She laughs and guides the kids to the kitchen."Nothing for me?""You have your own money. Spend it before you die."I go to reply but my phone vibrates from the coffee table.She stops moving." Oh you have friends now?""Shut it,Phoebe."A new number. "Hello.""Did I ever tell you I majored in performi
HelorietMy heart thudded painfully against my chest. Sweat droplets trickled down my face,behind my neck all the way down to my back.I swallowed hard,an action that was painful as well. The temperature in the room seemed to be cold but at the same time I was so hot that I was literally burning up.My knees were on the floor and I remained there,not wanting to tempt Lorei because I was too aware of what she was capabilities.She let out a loud sigh and removed her gloves. She licked up a pair of scissors that was lying on top of the drawer.Snipping it towards me,she said, "Do you want to know what I'm going to do with this?"No. No I did not.Her words scared me but what crepped me out even more was what she was going to do. Stabbing him to death? That would be painful. But he might survive if she happens to stab the less delicate parts,his thigh,for example.I shivered and pushed the thought further away as possible.If I think positive then everything else will be positive. My s
Lorei"Hello babe." I greet while sipping my wine."What?" He grumbled from the other side."I'm just checking on you.""I'm not yet dead so I assume you are not done with me."I gasp faking my surprise. "Who says I want to see you six feet under. I want you alive,so alive so that you won't be able to take any more of living.""I've already seen what you have succedes at doing,if that is what you want to confirm."A chuckle escapes my mouth. "I know you've seen it. I mean,I went out of my way to ensure they aired it,I did all that for you.""Geez,thanks.""You're welcome." I place the glass down and get to my feet. I swing slowly to where the other man was seated,tied up on a chair."Are you asleep,Heloriet?""What? No,I am tired.""Don't care." I tap on the man,waking him up. "I have someone who I am sure you'd love to hear from.""Unfortunately,I have no one.""Really? Think again, Heloriet. Think carefully." I speak slowly allowing him to soak in every word and get the weight of it
MecaelShe had said no to us moving in together. Well,it was not a direct no. She asked me to give her time.I agreed to that and that is why we are here seated on a date.James and Aurora are with their aunt who is also their godmother,Phoebe. Yes,she want it all."Why do you keep looking at me like that?"I smile. "I missed you and I'm happy that we are here like this…together.""I'm glad.""So what do you do nowadays that you gave up on the,you know.""I went into real estate.""Um,wow…I,I'm surprised.""I know. Greg was the one who helped me as he has a social life. Him moving also worked for my best.""I see." She drunk her wine. "How is Lionne, haven't talked to him for a while.""The boy is flourishing. He even went into modeling and–"She chocked on her food. "Wait. Wait wait wait. You mean Lionne,the Lionne that I know?""Everyone gave that reaction.""But it's good for him.""Yeah…" she was now playing with her food. "You're full." I noted."Mh.""Let's go to your place?"O
AriaAin't no way.After years of not seeing each other we meet casually at a park. What a coincidence.The beat my heart was currently playing was faster than any beat I've ever heard in all the music I have come across."I quit drinking." He announces after a long stretch of eyes fixated on each other."Good…I…I'm proud of you."He gave me a beaming smile with the corner of his eyes forming wrinkles. "Yeah." He chuckled. "Thank you."I cleared my throat. "You were with James. Thank you for looking out for him." "He got hurt. I'm sorry about that."I look at James. "Happens to the best of us.""I love his eyes." Of course he loves his eyes. The pairs are exactly the same. James took most of his features,like all of them. The eyes,face,hair,how his lips curl up in a smile.He held the girls hand. "This is Aurora."I smiled as I repeated the name.The bubbly child stepped forward and outstretched her tiny arm to me.I took it."Aurora. I'm a princess."Mesta was pregnant,that much I
HelorietI called him. I gathered all the courage I've packed and called him.I glance at the clock. Turning away I realize I had not registered the time,so I checked again.Only an hour remaining. One hour and he'll be here.After watching the news for more times that usual,I headed to my bedroom. The rest of the time was spent with me in bed feeling pathetic and regretting all my life choices.A knock came and the knob turned."I'm okay now,you can leave." I say under the blankets.I heard his low chuckle as he came closer. The weight shifted on the left side. A soft hand landed on my arm."I saw it.""It's bad but I have dealt with it. You can go.""I need you to look at me.""No."Silence.I sigh and uncover my face. He uses his finger to turn my head into his direction."I'm not crying." I say avoiding his eyes. "Is that's what you are looking for.""How have you dealt with it?"Good question.I had no answer.I sat upright. "Wanna have sex?" I lean in,my hand resting on his th