Night, the roads were getting more crowded with cars, causing a heavy traffic on the highway.Naevia sat quietly in her car, thinking about her father and their reunion. She was pleased with the fact that her imaginations of Arnold not caring about her, was not true but her mind playing a trick on her."You have your answer now Naevia. Father did all these just to protect you because of his love for you. He still cares about you. But..." Her happy face turned confused. " The way he blocked my line while I was trying to reach him the other time seems...strange to me. I just don't know why I feel..."HONK! HONK! The guard driving the car Naevia was in, blew the horn. Getting Naevia's attention back on the road.Due to the fact that she was lost in her thoughts about her reunion with her father, Naevia didn't realize that there was a traffic jam."Shit! How did we end up like this?" She asked the driver, facing the window and trying to figure out where they were."The traffic suddenly ap
Almost an hour later, Naevia stepped out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her chest. She sighed out pleasingly, feeling refreshed."I really love a comforting and soothing bath after a long journey," Naevia confessed.She had another towel wrapped around her hair, in which she used to clean her hair properly."Phew! Damn, I've missed warm baths," Naevia said, rubbing her face with the towel and back at her hair.Her eyes fell on the bed and she noticed a beautiful red dress on the bed, with a rose flower and a letter on it.Naevia's eyes grew wide on seeing this. "What in the world is that? Is that for me?" She asked rhetorically, walking towards the bed.Naevia hung the towel in which she used in cleaning her wet hair, right on her left shoulder. She lowered herself down and picked both the rose and the letter.Naevia smiled while lifting herself up. She glanced at the dress then at the letter and flower. "This must be Zane's work. These days he behaves abnormally. I don't
Zane and Naevia chit chatted calmly together. They were halfway done with their food, but they were fully satisfied already.Though the conversation seemed weird for Naevia, she still liked it. It felt like she was talking to a friend.Zane was trying his best to keep the conversation between him and Naevia going smoothly. He really wants it to lead to something special.Zane placed his hands on the table, thinking of something else to say to Naevia. "Think of something else to get her hooked up with you Zane. Don't screw this up. The last thing I want is a grumpy wife tonight," he pondered.As he was brooding on what else to say, Naevia helmed her interest straight on the music player. It was playing catchy music that got Naevia bolted to it."Naevia, I want to..." Zane hung back when he caught a glimpse of Naevia tapping her fingers on the table, according to the beat of the song."Oh Wow! I love this song!" Naevia reviewed. Drumming her fingers heartily to the music.Detecting this
Naevia leaves the balcony, heading for the bedroom. She felt her eyes twitching and herself yawning. It was clear that she was feeling sleepy now. Naevia yawned and stretched out her arms, arriving close to the bedroom door. "Today sure was something," she yawned.She got to the door and placed her hand on the door knob, about to open it. She twists the knob and pushes the door open, but stops halfway through.Naevia looked towards the direction she just came from. She was thinking about Zane all of a sudden. Smiled, she sighed and navigated her head back at the door. Opening it completely and going in.She shuts it behind her and heads for the bedroom to change into her night robe.. Meanwhile, Zane was still at the balcony, looking confused and also unhappy. He was going through a mixed feeling."What happened? Why didn't everything go as I planned?" Zane asked himself confusingly.He lifted his head and gazed up into the beautiful, cool sky. He wondered what and where he had gone
Pleased to hear this, Zane decided to take Naevia to the target room. That's a place he hasn't shown or taken her to. But now was the time to do that."Alright then. After this game we'll both go there and have some fun," Zane said, offering Naevia the table.It was her turn to play next. Naevia gladly took the offer. "Let's make a deal. Whoever that wins this ping-pong game gets to take the lead during target practice," she suggested, scoring again."I like where you're heading. Deal my lady," Zane accepted Naevia's game plan. They both continued their game for forty five minutes, until the winner emerged successful. "I won!" Naevia cheered. Pointing at Zane proudly.Zane smiled and leaned his stick beside the ping-pong table. He clapped his hands and raised them up, saying, "Congratulations Naevia. You won this time around. We're even now. That means you will take the lead during the target practice." Zane smirked, lowering his hands down."Yeah of course. It'll be like the old tim
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
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