Frost threw the glass he had in his to the wall smashing it to smithereens. The whole room froze and not a sound was heard."How can she disappear into thin air? What about the lead that Storm had in Nice, what became of it?" He was so angry that there was no controlling him.He was like a raging bull and he felt like he was about to explode. If he didn't get answers soon, he was going to tear down the whole country until he found her.Trying to calm himself down, he left the house and went to the garden. This was the place that Vinca loved the most in the whole estate. She was mesmerized by flowers, especially pink ones.He found himself moving towards the lilies that she had added to the garden collection. He squatted and caressed a petal. He had to find her. He must find her no matter what it takes."Boss, we got a lead" one of his men came running, looking for him.The army assembled and headed to the airport. He didn't believe Storm came through. When he requested to work for him
Vinca's father had booked the presidential suite at the STANFORD HOTEL. He had just landed and went straight to the hotel. Getting his phone, he called Fortlink Enterprise Corporation but was told that the CEO was out of town. What was he to do now? He had come to look for his daughter and he wasn't leaving without her. It was Mr. V's tradition to welcome every visitor who stayed in the presidential suite. As long as they felt welcomed and honoured, the guests would feel obligated to stay at his hotel whenever they were in town. He was a businessman so he knew establishing contacts was the best way to keep a business going.A waiter knocked on the door and as Harris Chase opened the door, a trolley was wheeled in."Welcome to Stanford, please accept our complimentary champagne." Mr. V said as he bowed in salutation. The two men hit it off immediately and soon Harris was relaxed in his host's presence."I am here to look for my daughter. She had been kidnapped early today and I need
She woke up in a dark and stuffy room. Coughing, she tried hard to breathe in the stale air that was suffocating her as she struggled to get her head around the recent happening but just couldn't fathom what she had encountered. Images kept flashing in her mind and going back into the dark before she could make any meaning of them.She tried standing up on her feet but was too weak to do so. She then opted to lean her back against the wall but felt a sharp wound on her left side. Reaching her hand to the pain, she touched a wet sticky substance. She had no idea what it was and she couldn't see a thing in the dark."Breath gal, breath," she told herself, starting to feel overwhelmed with anxiety rise."Hello, can anyone hear me?"Silence."Hello, please I need help. Anyoneplease" she cried out. Silence."Oh God, where am I, and what happened to me? Why can't I remember anything"? She was now in panic mode, her heart pounding.As he walked his dog, he heard a faint sound of somebody c
"This is my assistant Mr. Leonard Smith, Frost said. "Please call me Mr. V," the host said. Leo handed over the file he had brought to Frost so that the meeting could commence. He didn't know how long he was going to last with all that tantalizing and mouth-watering scent drifting up his nose and he just hoped that this was going to be a very short meeting. "Mr.V, as we had talked over the phone, I am going after the Genex project and I need a partner for this cause it's a huge investment that cannot be handled by just one company". "As you know, the government requires that the company taking this project gives 80% capital upfront so that they can get the 20% from the government. "My company has 50% that it can invest and I'm hoping that we can collaborate on this project. This means that if you are willing then you can give the 30% remaining so we can start working as soon as possible." Mr.V listened quietly, nodding here and there as Frost explained the details of the project
When they got to the club, Frost went straight to the gym. He walked towards the locker room, needing to change into his boxing gear. He knew had to exert himself to deal with the anger that was boiling inside of him otherwise he would just explode.Knowing that this was going to take a while, Leo let him be and headed out. He soon flagged down a taxi and left for Frost's place. The doctor sounded urgent on phone.The gym is one place where Frost could shed off his CEO facade and just be himself. He needed not to hide from his pain, anger, and anguish anytime he got into a workout. This always left him feeling refreshed physically but so empty emotionally because his wounds ran deep. Locating a free punching bag in the boxing section, he got right into it and started punching with all his might."Frost man, what's eating you up today? You are about to wear out the bag"Frost paused to take a look at Kent, one of his sparing partners. Without giving him an answer, he continued poundin
By the time Frost and Leo were done with the day's work, it was late in the evening so they headed home. The mansion had a separate guest house and that's where Leo lived so that he could be available anytime his boss needed him. Luckily, he was still a single man which made his work easier. He couldn't imagine a wife who would be able to understand his crazy schedule. All the nagging and complaining would have killed him already.As they were about to get into the house, they met Doctor Weister who was on her way out. She gave Frost the day's report concerning the lady and left. Once inside the house, he went straight to the lady's room. He didn't know why but he always felt a sharp pain in his heart every time he remembered the state he found her in, in that filthy shed. All he wanted to do since then was to shield and protect her from the evils of this world. He had never in his entire life felt this way about anybody. It was even worse that the lady didn't even know who she was
The TV in the living room was on as they had their dinner. There was an awkward silence occasioned by the clatter of forks because none knew how to initiate a conversation.She was enjoying the food and thankful for the silence cause she was sure she wouldn't be able to participate in any kind of talk at the moment seeing how her mind was scrambled. They were deep into their meal as the commentator talked about an event that seeped into her mind. Turning her head towards the TV set, she saw a photo of a handsome couple in a wedding setting.The groom, who was tall and good-looking with wavy hair, was in a dashing tuxedo while the bride, an equally tall (maybe cause she was in 6" heels), a beautiful woman, all smiled in a Cinderella wedding dress.They held hands and were smiling into the camera for all the world to capture their glorious moment of love.As if she wasn't in control of her actions, She got up from her seat and went to stand before the Television. The men who were start
Leo was half asleep on the cot while Frost was busy on the laptop searching for information. The young lady was still comatose with a drip on her right arm. Machines monitoring her breathing and heart rate were beeping softly by her side.Maria opened the door a crack and peeped inside. Seeing her boss, she went in with the lunch that she had prepared for them."Frost, you need to go home and rest for a while. Leo and l can watch over her".Leo's stomach grumbled as he smelled the food. Frost got up from his seat and stretched, heading towards the window. The information he got about the wedding couple gave him question marks.The wedding happened the same week he rescued her and it was also in the same county. How were they related for her to have such a violent reaction? And why was she locked up in that dirty, dark shed, beaten almost half to death? He never liked mysteries and he was itching to get to the bottom of this.Leo was already up and eating while Maria got warm water and
Vinca's father had booked the presidential suite at the STANFORD HOTEL. He had just landed and went straight to the hotel. Getting his phone, he called Fortlink Enterprise Corporation but was told that the CEO was out of town. What was he to do now? He had come to look for his daughter and he wasn't leaving without her. It was Mr. V's tradition to welcome every visitor who stayed in the presidential suite. As long as they felt welcomed and honoured, the guests would feel obligated to stay at his hotel whenever they were in town. He was a businessman so he knew establishing contacts was the best way to keep a business going.A waiter knocked on the door and as Harris Chase opened the door, a trolley was wheeled in."Welcome to Stanford, please accept our complimentary champagne." Mr. V said as he bowed in salutation. The two men hit it off immediately and soon Harris was relaxed in his host's presence."I am here to look for my daughter. She had been kidnapped early today and I need
Frost threw the glass he had in his to the wall smashing it to smithereens. The whole room froze and not a sound was heard."How can she disappear into thin air? What about the lead that Storm had in Nice, what became of it?" He was so angry that there was no controlling him.He was like a raging bull and he felt like he was about to explode. If he didn't get answers soon, he was going to tear down the whole country until he found her.Trying to calm himself down, he left the house and went to the garden. This was the place that Vinca loved the most in the whole estate. She was mesmerized by flowers, especially pink ones.He found himself moving towards the lilies that she had added to the garden collection. He squatted and caressed a petal. He had to find her. He must find her no matter what it takes."Boss, we got a lead" one of his men came running, looking for him.The army assembled and headed to the airport. He didn't believe Storm came through. When he requested to work for him
They had been on the road for five hours now. The goon stuffed at the back of the truck had long passed out. The other two drove silently each in his own thoughts. The scene from earlier aroused emotions that were not there when they first started the job.Now both of them thought of how they could have a go at her after their boss was done. After all, they knew that there was no possibility of the prisoner coming out of this alive.The driver turned on the radio. "News just reaching us is that the truck was last seen at Shan's gas station. The identity of the kidnappers has been confirmed by the gas station attendant. Any leads will be appreciated".They both jolted up in shock. *****Vinca's mother held her chest like she was in so much pain. She couldn't understand the bad luck that kept following her daughter. Just when she thought that all was well and they would meet up again, her daughter got kidnapped. Her heart couldn't take it anymore.Her husband held her hand to soothe h
Tom held a glass of cognac, swirling it in his hands. On his face was a regretful look. Men rarely know how to comfort each other so Mr. V just let him take his time.Taking a drag on his cigarette, he rose to get a refill for himself. It was only 3 pm but they were already on their third refill. Since his friend seemed to have a lot on his mind, he had cleared his afternoon for him."Why did I make a wrong judgment back then? My son is now an influential businessman but he wants nothing to do with me" he said, sorrow carrying his voice."Tom, he is your son and you are the only living relative that he has. Why don't you meet with him and just explain yourself as you did right now?"Tom sighed heavily and rose from his seat. He paced up and down the office length, wishing to turn back the hands of time. He had accused him without listening to his explanation or thinking things through.Going through that fateful morning, he wondered why he was so blinded that he didn't see the loophol
"Show me the security footage of the last two hours" Frost felt like a cyclone was raging inside him. Every minute wasted meant Vinca was in more danger.Scrutinizing the footage, they saw Vinca picking apples. As she walked back, she was accosted by two men in a deserted aisle. One of them placed a handkerchief on her face and she collapsed. The two men then carried her out through the back exit.Leo asked the technician to freeze the goons' faces and print them. He then gave them to security personnel to make more copies. They would be distributed all over town. In the meantime, he contacted all media houses. Taking a laptop, he sent the photos to the media asking for this to be made priority news. The police had arrived by then to take a statement.The sergeant looked at the photos and pointed at one. "This guy is a wanted criminal. He keeps escaping our snares every time. This other one is not on our database. He must be an amateur, just look at how he is panicking."Frost looked
With trembling hands, she tried zipping her slacks only for the man to pounce on her, felling her down. He was already spreading her legs and fighting to remove her slacks when she came out of shock.Screaming, she started scratching his face while he unzipped his trousers. With one swoop, he ripped open her slacks and panties. He tried to position his member while pinning the lady down, forcing her legs apart when he felt a sharp pain on his nape and passed out.Removing his overcoat, the driver helped Vinca up. She was shaking so much, she couldn't stand on her own as her knees had turned to jelly.Just thinking of what might have happened to her, she burst into tears, her heart racing like it would pop out of her mouth. He placed the coat on her shoulders and led her back to the truck.The leader kicked the third man hard on the chest and he flew, hitting a nearby tree. He then went ahead and started pounding on his face. He couldn't believe that this nincompoop had almost cost the
Maria and Vinca were at the market because she was tired of Vinca pestering her. She complained of being cooped up in the house and begged to accompany Maria.As Maria was picking up tomatoes, Vinca wandered off in such of cherries and apples. She wanted to make apple pies and cherry cake for dessert. She needed ripe red apples for the pie, so she went further into the market, where there were fewer people.Before she knew it, someone covered her face with a handkerchief and she passed out. Rough hands quickly bundled her out of the market through the back exit and dumped her into a waiting pickup truck. The back of the truck was covered with a tarpaulin and sped off."We have her boss, what do we do?" a man spoke into the phone."I am sending you the location; just make sure that you don't get caught", came the reply.The three men celebrated in the truck. They envisioned the money they were going to be paid on completion of this mission.The driver, humming to himself, thought of ho
Vinca was running in a field that had acres of different species of flowers. She was giggling as a young woman ran after her."Honey stop, you are going to hurt yourself" She panted after the little girl.Getting close, she caught up with her and gave her a big hug, smothering her with kisses on her chubby cheeks. She then carried her in her arms and walked towards her husband.Vinca stretched her hands towards the young man wanting to be carried by him."Daddy, I want a pink flower" she looked up with a cute pout.Anything for you, my princess," he said as he lifted her up on his shoulder and went deeper into the field, followed by the young woman. Their daughter loved pink from the first time she could identify colours. Her room, her clothes, and even her utensils were pink.Spring was her favourite time of the year, so every spring, they would travel up to their flower farm just so they could see the joy on her face as she ran through the rows of flowers.The lady picked up a pink
"Shirley, what's wrong with you today? You have been staring at your computer and not doing anything" Shirley shook her head to clear it after hearing her colleague Mike call her. She was still having a hard time believing what she had recently seen on the news broadcast. Mike, worried about her, moved his chair closer and took her hands in his palms. He had always had a crush on her from the first day she came to work in their company but was bidding his time for the right moment to confess his feelings to her. She always thought it mysterious how Vinca disappeared. "I am sure there must be foul play somewhere", she said turning to look at Mike "Why don't we go visit her parents after work? Maybe they have heard from her" Mike knew how much Shirley hurt over her best friend's disappearance. She had been unsettled ever since that broadcast. She was one person who never liked Damont from the first time she met him. She had tried to tell her friend that Damont gave her very negativ