Naevia never expected such a question to come out of Zane's mouth. It left her bewildered that she wondered if Zane woke up at the wrong side of the bed."No, there's no need. I'm fine now. Let's proceed with the shooting," Naevia inferred.She wanted to leave Zane's side and resume with the target practice. But she's stopped by Zane, who takes hold of her right hand gently."I'm serious Naevia. Tell me what happened. It felt like you saw something from your past that triggered your emotions. Do tell me, I'll listen," Zane persuaded Naevia. Naevia didn't know if she should share it with Zane. But with the way he calmly requested to listen to her, it made Naevia feel happy."Okay then," she agreed. Lowering her pistol down and facing Zane.Zane, hearing Naevia's agreement to his plea, felt on top of the world. He had feared that Naevia would reject his appeal like the way she always does, but not this time.Zane still held on to Naevia's hand, and led the way out of the target area. T
Naevia's flashback ends. She still had her focus on the ground. Letting out a poor laugh."The first person I killed was the same person who trained me to be a strong fighter and shooter. I got to know he was a traitor. He even tried to kill my father. So I ended him right there," Naevia narrated the scene to Zane."Is that what got you so down out there?" Zane questioned Naevia. Referring to what occurred with her during the target practice.Naevia hummed to Zane's question. That was a response to confirm that it's the truth. Zane couldn't say anything else. He just stared at Naevia.After hearing all these, Zane felt sorry for Naevia. He never knew that her childhood was rough. It reminded him of his own childhood.Trying not to remember the pain she felt while shooting Felix, the guard who trained her at a tender age, Naevia sighed out and turned to look at Zane.She found him already gazing at her. She let out a smile and grabbed her glass of pineapple juice."That's in the past n
Naevia takes Zane to his study room and sits with him. She goes through the papers and thinks of what must be done.Zane, on the other hand, just sat there admiring Naevia as she went through the paper with so much zeal.He was happy with the fact that he quickly asked for her help before she walked away. This was part of his plan to get to know Naevia more.When the guard gave him the paper to go through it, Zane was thinking about what must be done. He noticed Naevia leaving and remembered Kelvin's advice.Zane quickly asked for her help. He was curious to know how good she was with works like this."From what I'm seeing here, I think shipping the goods would be easy if you take this route, "Naevia suggested, pointing to the paper."Well, if you say so, then that's what they'll do. I'll send Kelvin over there to direct them on what to do. He'll get the work done in a jiffy," Zane decided. Moving closer to Naevia to see what she's pointing at.Naevia feels the warmth from Zane's body
Laughter could be heard coming from the study room. Zane and Naevia were done eating their food. The empty plates and glass showed how much they enjoyed the meal. But the two of them weren't there."Full concentration. No distractions please," Naevia ordered Zane. Placing her hands on her head and gazing down at the chessboard. Both of them had gone to sit on the couch to begin their game night. The game was chess. Naevia brought it since that's what Zane loved playing the most. Information gotten from Kelvin."Alright then. No distractions my lady. Do as you please," Zane listened, crossing his arms and watching her.Naevia gazed hard at the chessboard. She brought her right hand down and picked the queen. She sees an opening and kills most of Zane's pawns."Haha! I'm getting a hang of this now," she cheered and sat back excitedly.Zane scoffed at her and said, facing down at the chessboard, "Good one Naevia. But you left so many openings to your King." Zane pointed it out for Naevi
At the mansion, Naevia sits alone in the living room. Thinking of what to do to please Zane. After the funtime she had with him, all she felt like doing was pleasing him. There was this strong feeling in her heart that glowed and fluttered in her tummy. But Naevia refuses to accept what it was.She kept telling herself that she's just performing her role as Zane's wife and doesn't care about him."When he comes, we can both play chess for a little while then talk to each other about somethings in our past. Somehow..." She looks calm. "I feel like knowing about Zane's past. I'm curious to know how he was able to get up to this level all by himself. It must have been hard for him." Naevia reasoned, leaning her back against the couch and thinking.Anyhow she wants to do it, Naevia feels everything will be fine. Her heart is on tonight and she just doesn't know why she feels so excited about it.. Night falls, Zane returns back home to the mansion late. He looks very tired and wishes to
The next morning, Zane stays back home. He had no work to do that day, so he just stayed home.He sat on a couch in his living room, going through the newspaper. He fixed his gaze on the news like he was searching for something.Just as he was doing that, Naevia passed by without looking at the living room. Zane spotted her passing with his side view.He lifted his head up to look at her and saw her going. She just walked away without even glancing into the big room. Seeing her, Zane recurred last night. How he met her laying on the couch with the chess board in her hands.He also remembered his promise to her concerning the chess game. Since he wasn't doing anything, he decided to go and meet her.Zane dropped his paper aside and made his way out of the living room. Taking the path Naevia had taken..Naevia came out of the bedroom in a black trouser and ash shirt. When she woke up, she didn't meet Zane.She had assumed that he had gone to work already. Her plan was to give him some
Evening had fallen, almost turning the sky dark. Naevia was at the balcony, watching the sky turn dark.She stayed there, drinking her pineapple juice and enjoying the view of the evening sky.That wasn't the only thing in her mind. Naevia had the memory of her outing with Zane, playing in her head.She couldn't stop thinking of the way he smiled at her while eating at the restaurant. It felt pleasing to her.Naevia wondered how Zane was when he was little before growing up to being the Mafia boss he is today.Sipping out of her drink, she made a statement, relating to the chess game. "The king is the boss and the pawns are his soldiers," she reminisced."Are you talking about chess?" Zane's voice came from behind. Naevia heard his voice and turned back a little.She found Zane standing behind her already. Gazing at the evening sky. " I thought I heard something about a king and boss," he pointed out. Moving closer to Naevia.Naevia hummed and turned back to the position she was in b
After that day, Naevia and Zane's relationship became better. They became closer than ever over the days that ran by. They didn't hesitate to help one another with something. Naevia no longer saw Zane as a stranger, but a friend and husband. All the traces of the husband she has always wanted could be seen in Zane now.Her feelings for him changed. She now had butterflies that fluttered in her stomach whenever she laid her eyes on him. Back then, Naevia would try to hide how she was feeling around Zane. Then, she couldn't tell how she was feeling around him, but now she does. She no longer wants to hide it from him, but doesn't know how to show it to Zane. She feels Zane doesn't feel that way about her. Friday morning, Zane woke up early and left the mansion for work. Naevia had wanted to wake up early that day to get him food to take along, but she overslept.That's because she and Zane had a chess game last night, and she finally won against him."Damn it! I didn't wake up early
Weak, Naevia could hear a voice talking to her. It was a male voice. She felt the touch of this man, caressing her face and resting his head against hers.The feelings she was getting from this man were so familiar. It made Naevia's heart crave for this man.The moment she heard the words 'I love you', Naevia realized who it was."Zane!" She called out. Waking up out of her unconscious state."Mummy is awake!" Dean rejoiced on seeing that Naevia's awake.Naevia heard his voice. She turned to her left side and found Dean with one of her guards. She looked around and realized she's at the hospital. "How did I get here?" She asked, looking confused.Before she could even get her head around what had happened, Dean's arms came on Naevia. The bed is bigger than him, but his arms were able to touch Naevia.Naevia looked at the little one as his eyes came on her, followed by that adorable smile on his face. It immediately warmed Naevia's heart."I knew you'll wake up. How are you feeling Mum
Zane remained close to the window, looking at Naevia. She laid unconscious on the bed, while the nurses attended to her.The Mafia Lord felt his heart weaken at the sight of this. He turned back to look at his trusted guard. But Kelvin was already at the entrance, stepping out.Zane turned his attention back at the window and saw the nurses taking Naevia out of the room.He stepped away from the window then made his way to the entrance. The door comes open and the nurses stepped out with Naevia on the stretcher.Zane moves closer to look at Naevia. Her eyes still closed, her face so weak. He wanted to touch her, but stopped. Instead, he followed the nurses to the special ward meant for Naevia.It's a room for one person, patients with high class. The nurses took Naevia inside and placed her on the bed.Zane followed them. Entering into the room to see Naevia. He sees the nurses covering her up.The nurses allowed Zane to sit beside Naevia, while they stepped out of the room for him to
"Who were you talking to Dean? " He maid asked Dean. Walking up to the little one."It's no one," Dean lied to the maid, still holding the phone.The maid smiles at Dean and takes the phone. She places it back where it belongs and tells Dean that she knows he was trying to réach out to Kelvin."Your Mummy will be fine okay?" She said, patting the little one on the head.Dean nods at her. He watched the maid walk away. Leaving him to watch the TV. Dean feels unhappy. He looked at the phone, wondering if he should pick it up and call back again."Someone might see me," He said, looking worried.Dean held on to his colouring book, looking at the TV. He's not pleased, but had to pray within for a good result.Meanwhile, Kelvin and the guard arrived at the hospital with Naevia. The guard parked at ententrance of the hospital.There was a doctor and a nurse at the entrance when the car came in."What is this ?" The doctor questioned, finding the driver's way of driving rough.Before he coul
Pablo groans, coughing and spitting out blood from his mouth. He tries to rise up to his feet, but is grabbed by Kelvin again.Kelvin dragged Pablo up by holding his neck. The weak and bloodied mouth Pablo, saw this as his chance to attack.He throws a punch at Kelvin, who immediately blocked Pablo's fist from nearing him, before he kicked him right in the stomach.Pablo groans and coughs out more blood. Falling to the ground and squalling in pains."As greedy as you are, you didn't hesitate to sell almost all the expensive lamps and Dean's expensive toys. I don't mind doing this all night Pablo. I'm going to beat all that money out of your system," Kelvin said angrily.He grabs Pablo for a punch, in which Pablo manages to avert, before serving Kelvin his own. But it wasn't that powerful enough to knock Kelvin down.Rubbing his lips from the impact given by Pablo, Kelvin said, glaring at Pablo, while he tried to get his stamina back, "You really are stupid. I was expecting a mercy or
Kelvin tells Dean to go and get changed. Assuring to give him his gifts once he's changed into a new clothes.Dean happily agrees and races for his room in excitement. The maid and Naevia chuckled. The maid bows at Naevia and follows Dean from behind."You're now his favourite, Kelvin. He's been waiting for you to return, so you two can play together," Naevia shared with Kelvin.Kelvin smiles on hearing that. Deep down, Kelvin knows that he's not Dean's favourite, but Zane.Before he travelled for the mission, Kelvin has been dropping Dean off at school. The little one talks about Zane a lot. That's how Kelvin knew that Dean likes Zane more than Pablo."Well that's sweet of him. I know he'll be rushing to get himself ready to have his toys and snacks," Kelvin said, laughing out next.Naevia joins him in laughing. She knows that Kelvin is right about that.While they were talking, Pablo walks pass them without looking their way. Kelvin noticed him. He sees Pablo exiting the mansion and
The days went by as always. Naevia followed Dean to school like always and went to the pack sometimes to get herself on track, while Pablo continued with his secret theft, selling and making his money.When Thursday came, Naevia was at home resting. She didn't feel like going out to do anything. She only went out to drop Dean at school before returning back home to relax. She decided to spend her days at home instead of the park like she has been doing lately.Where she was in the living room, talking to one of the guards concerning a work, Naevia heard Kelvin's voice.She turned her attention towards the entrance and sees Kelvin coming in. He was on the call with someone. Naevia is pleased to see him. She has really missed her loyal and faithful guard.Kelvin gets closer to Naevia and greets her with a smile on his face. Naevia is happy. She asks about Kelvin's trip and the mission. Kelvin let's her know that everything went well."How have you been? You're looking fresh my lady," Ke
Time for lunch, Naevia steps out of her room. Feeling depressed within, she decided to step out of her room. Now that she's trying to get herself on track, Naevia didn't want to let sadness to draw her down.She came down the stairs, making her way to the dinning room. That's when she heard Dean's voice, calling out to her.Naevia looked at the entrance and saw Dean running inside the mansion. The guard who went to get him from school, was following him from behind.Dean rushed towards Naevia and embraced her from the leg due to his height. Naevia smiles at the little one. Patting him on the back. "Welcome my love. How was school today?" She asked."School was fine Mom. I had fun today. My teacher got us all a lovely board to write on. Then we had fun watching the TV. The A, B, C kiddies show," Dean shared with Naevia.Naevia chuckled and said, "That's good dear. Thank goodness that you're home early. It's dinner time.""Hurrah!" Dean rejoiced, hopping around Naevia.Naevia smiled at
After her practice, Naevia decided to return to her room and rest a little while. She had a napkin in her hand, damping off sweats from her forehead. She made her way through the path, and out into the living room. Her eyes falling on the couch and the TV that was on. Pablo wasn't there. She had thought he returned back to the living room, but she doesn't see him here. "My lady. Do you need something?" A maid asked Naevia. Standing beside her. Naevia looked at the maid and said, "Get me something to drink please." "Alright my lady," The maid said, turning around to leave. Naevia immediately asked for Pablo from the maid. She wanted to know if he went back to his room. The maid tells Naevia that Pablo left the mansion with a bag of clothes. "Bag of clothes? For what?" She asked. The maid tells her that she doesn't know. Naevia sends her to go and get her the drink and bring it up to her room. The maid obeys, and leaves Naevia's presence. "With a bag of clothes? Where is he head
Tuning in to another station, Naevia lowers the remote down and lays back to watch. She had switched it to a different station. It's also a movie station, but has more action and less romance.Pablo had seen the mood Naevia was in when she changed the channel. He doesn't say anything, but watches the TV with her.As they were watching, another guard came in with another document in his hand. He shows it to Naevia.Pablo sees them again. This time, his eyes were fixed on Naevia and the guard. He watched her point out some things in the document for the guard. "Keep it short, I don't want long term work," She ordered.The guard obeys her. Taking the document and exiting the living room immediately.Naevia turned to face the TV. She spots Pablo staring at her, and asks him what he wanted.Pablo smiles and said, "I'm really amazed with the way you're handling this work of yours. You look just like those bosses in those big companies. Like a CEO." He smiles at Naevia.Naevia doesn't smile