The man screamed and punched Aria across the face. She spat out blood and a smirk appeared on her face. The man was wearing a ring, and her had bruised her cheek with it. The blood that came out with her spat was as a result of her biting her mouth when the man punched her. Ashley seemed to have noticed what was going on. So she rushed over to try to calm the man down. He was a customer and they need not offend him. Ashley tried to hold him back while pleading to forget Aria. She signalled for Aria to leave at that moment. But Aria remained seated. She mouthed a “go” at Aria, still Aria stayed there. Aria bowed her head for a second. Then she stood up from the sofa. Ashley breathed in relief thinking Aria was leaving, but she had no idea what Aria was going to do next. Aria walked to the table next to them. She winked at the group seated there as she picked a bottle filled vodka. With the bottle of drink in her hand, she walked back to the man, opened the bottle and emptied the dri
Kelvin has just gotten out of the police station. He stood by his car for a while as he wondered if that young woman was actually Aria Harts. She is one person he could never forget. They were kids. And if he could remember vividly, she must have been four if not five. He remembered that little girl that was all over him. He tried to compare her to the woman who had emotionlessly broke a bottle on a man’s head in the club. They were not the same people. They only have the same name. Perhaps, another Aria Harts does exist. But still, he could not stop wondering. He recalled that they stopped visiting all of a sudden. And that his mother told him that Aria was on a vacation and so they could not come. But growing up, he learnt that the father had divorced Aria’s mother the mother’s infidelity. And that the father was married to another woman. But whatsoever had followed, he had no idea of. He even heard his mother mentioned to his father a few years ago that she was worried for her fr
Aria saw that he was serious about it. She didn’t want to feel like she does not have things in control. She did not want to look beggarly, so she got out of the car and watched as Kelvin drove off without her. “Fuck you!” She cussed at the disappearing car before muttering under her breath that he was handsome. Then she looked from her left to her right wondering where to go. She felt lost but decided to keep walking. She took the same side the car went. “I can’t believed I called him Kelvin just because that was the only name on my lips”. Aria said laughing mockingly at herself. Just then she saw a white light from afar. She tried to cover her eyes to shield it from the blinding light. But immediately removed her hand and started cussing at the driver. The car stopped by Aria’s side. It was Kelvin. He wind down the glass and told Aria to get in. Aria bit her lips, she looked around and then muttered something under her breath before entering inside the car. “I will drop you o
Kelvin returned to the room only to find Aria fast asleep. She looked innocent in her sleep, like she could never hurt a fly. He watched her for a while and the thoughts that came to his mind was what could have caused an innocent little girl to grow up into a thorn. He covered her up with a blanket, but she tossed it away and mumbled something like, “call mommy”. Kelvin sighed. He could not tell if he heard properly. All he did was try to cover her up again with the blanket hoping she won’t kick it off again. But she did the same. He decided to let her be. All he did was regulate the temperature in the room that he felt would be suitable for her. After which he walked out of the room leaving Aria alone. He ate his food and slept in his living room. That was the sacrifice he had to make for his childhood friend. The following morning, Kelvin woke up to a call from his mother, Diana. He picked it up with a frown on his face. He answered the phone mumbling a good morning to his mothe
“You are no fun Mr”. Aria said scoffing. She turned around with her arms folded below her bosom as if to support it from falling off, even though it was barely evident.She found her way into his kitchen and started ransacking his fridge and every single cupboard. Then she turned to Kelvin who was now standing at the door of the kitchen. She pouted at him and asked him to come make something for her to eat and that she was hungry. “I can’t seem to figure out what to do with the things in your cupboard. Can you make me breakfast?” Aria said. “No! It’s time for you to leave?” Kelvin said to her. But Aria was stubborn. She told him she could not remember them, signing an agreement that she was supposed to leave his house the following day. “I’ll call the police if you refuse to leave”. Kelvin said to her. She chuckled as though she found his joke funny where he did not make one. “Chill okay! I ran the fuck away from home. This is the only place I can be infor now that the body guards
Fabian paced up and down his eyes were visibly red. Aria was not back and it bothered him. Last night when Katherine asked him to block Aria’s accounts, he didn’t do that because she had stopped depending on whatever he puts into her account. She was rebelling and he saw that.He could not understand how the police was yet to trace a girl like Aria. She was never good at hiding well. They’ve replaced the punctured tyres and his men have all gone out in search of Aria, but are yet to give him any news aside from the fact that she has caused trouble in a club. And that was something they already knew from the night. “Honey, this won’t help your health. Why don’t you sit down and wait. Aria’s wild, you know that. Besides she’s no longer a teenager”. Katherine said to Fabian hoping to calm his nerves. She hated that her husband was worried about his daughter. She would prefer he does not care whether or not Aria returns. After all, her son, Mycroft is the heir of the Harts. Fabian looke
“How dare you lock me in!?” Aria threw an empty bottle at Kelvin which he was lucky to dodge on time before it could hit his head. Kelvin looked at Aria, surprised written all over his face. He was not expecting that the first thing that would greet him when he enters into his apartment would be Aria’s angry attack with a bottle. Besides, he thought he should do that so he could be sure she was safe. It was not like she would have needed anything outside his apartment. “And that was necessary? I only wanted to keep you safe”. Kelvin said. He was hoping this hot headed Aria would think on what he just said and relax. But she stole his car key from his hand and rushed out the door. Kelvin immediately went after her to stop her. He didn’t make it on time to the elevator she entered. But the other elevator was free, so he used it. He just hopes he catches up with her before she runs away with his car. He got to the underground park and saw Aria making her way towards his car. He was q
“Why can’t you be proper for once? What is wrong with you Aria? You are a fucking lady and should act as one”. Kelvin yelled amidst fisting his hair. He could not tell if his anger right now was for her or for him who did not stop her from kissing him. “You are a nice person! And you are hot. I just thought having a taste of your lips would be sexy”. Aria said. She did not try to defend herself or deny anything. She did not mind that he said she was not proper. She just looked at him with those unwavering eyes. Her chin was a little bit tilted towards his side and he thought she was too daring at that moment. “A princess does not act like a bitch”. Kelvin said without realising when those words slipped out of his mouth. He has just given her a tip, something that would make her guess who he is if she remembers anything. “You even talk like Kelvin”. Aria said. Then she giggled. “You are the first man I’m being free with and have liked this much after my childhood friend Kelvin”. Ar
Kelvin knew that it was either he was in danger, or it was just some persons trying to get a record of his activities, either way, he hates being trailed. He parked his car in the underground parking lot. He remained inside for a while contemplating what next to do. Should he step out of his car and get attacked, or should he be the first to attack? Just then, he head a tap on his window. He looked up to see a man dressed in black. It seems his trailer has decided to come meet him in person. Kelvin made a sign of the cross with his hand before opening the door. He stepped out to meet the stranger. “What’s….” before he could complete his sentence, he got knocked out. The man who knocked down Kelvin got into Kelvin’s car that was still opened, while another man appeared from around the corner and stood beside him. “What are you doing?” the man who just showed up asked. “Searching for anything that can be of use,” he replied. “The boss only instructed us to bring him for interrogati
“It’s good to have you around Aria. I must say I have come to miss you a lot after the last misunderstanding we had. I never expected you would talk to me back at your place,” Theresa said. She was standing by the door of Aria’s room. Although she had helped Aria carry her bag to the car before they left the mansion to the family house, she and Aria were yet to speak to each other. The only time Aria spoke with her was when she asked her to help carry her bag. “Get out! I do not wish to be disturbed right now,” Aria said. She did not even bother to look Theresa’s way. “Come on Aria! Why are you holding grudges against me just because I told you that you were keeping low lives as friends and that your boyfriend Eran was way too below your class,” Theresa questioned. She did not look like she was ready to leave Aria alone. Aria stood up from the bed on which she was lying. She walked towards the door and pushed Theresa out. Then she shut it. She went back to the bed but not without
Fabian shook his head as if in regret. Then he snatched his bag from Katherine’s hold and walked towards the door. But Katherine hurried her feet towards the door and stood in front of him. “Wake up Fabian! Someone is trying to raise a feud between us so that they can get what they want. Maybe not Aria as I had suspected, but it could be just anyone”. Katherine said while looking at Fabian pleadingly. Her eyes were moist and ready to let down the tears. If she was not a good actress, then she would not have made it this far with Fabian. “And who would want to do that?” Fabian asked with one eyebrow raised. “I don’t know! Aren’t supposed to work together in understanding for us to be able to find that out?” Katherine said suggestively. Fabian nods his head in agreement. He dropped his bag and then walked down to the bed. He laid there as he watched the ceiling. Katherine approached her husband, she lied right next to him, then she placed the palm of her hand on his chest. She
Aria watched as her grandmother whom she has liked no lesser than her father, stood there quarreling her father. She hated it, the noise they were making. She could never get used to it. For as far as she can remember, Her father and his mother don’t get along. She rolled her eyes and left the foyer, but soon returned with a bag in hand. “I’ll go with her,” Aria said as she nudged for Theresa to come help her with her bag. “Esa,” she muttered. Theresa smiled and walked towards Aria. She helped the bag out of her hand and they both walked out of the house. Mrs. Hart eyed Fabian disapprovingly, shook her head and walked away. Meanwhile, Fabian clutched his hands allowing them to hug his sides. He gritted his teeth as there was nothing else he could do. It was Aria herself who has chosen to go with his mother. He did not want his mother to take her. He was tired of her controlling attitude. “You always let your mother win,”. Katherine said while walking down the stairs. She
…………………….The following morning, Jasmine woke up to see herself in an unfamiliar room. She wondered how she got there. Then she heard the sound of water. It was probably someone bathing. She placed her hands on her head in a bid to combat the headache that was threatening to pull out her skull from her scalp. Then she stood up from the bed wanting to leave the place. It had not occurred to her that she was barely clothed with just lingerie, one she was not wearing. But then Jack came out of the bathroom and he was a stranger to her. She asked him what he was doing in the same room with her and who exactly he was. What happened to her the previous night was yet to come to her. Jack asked her if she did not remember the night they shared. Jasmine was confused for a while. She had no memory of him, not to talk of sharing a night with him. Then she remembered the last place she was before she could no longer remember anything. It was at the rooftop of the building where they celebrated
……………..Jack left the bar after confirming that his job was set for Thursday. He only had two days left before it’s Thursday. So he had all the time in the world to find out about the client and of course the object of his mission, Jasmine Hart. He did make his research and wondered why Jasmine’s husband would want to hurt his wife. But then, he could worry less about that. All he wanted was his money. And so, on Thursday night, Jack set out to the venue where the party was being held. He could not get in and was asked to wait outside while Rogers finds a way to get in. But Rogers was also restricted. Fabian’s secretary had instructed them to remain outside. He said he would signal them when the time was right. It didn’t take long after this incident, Fabian arrived with his wife Jasmine in hand. The secretary, Mr. Renold led them inside the hall where the company's anniversary was being celebrated. Jasmine thought she and Fabian looked like a perfect couple as they greeted dign
FLASHBACK“Can you do the job? Make it look like it is real?” Fabian asked. He was talking to a blonde haired guy. “I’ll arrange for it. I know someone who is perfect for this job Sir”. The blonde haired guy said. Fabian smirked. Then he told him that was all he wanted to hear. Then he turned to his secretary who was standing beside him. “Give him the details and pay him the dvance”. Fabian said and walked out of the apartment. They had gone to see the young man in his apartment. The secretary managed the transaction with the blonde guy telling him the venue as well as giving him a picture. It was a photo of Jasmine. She looked calm in the picture with her dark brown hair tied in a bun. “Is this her?” The blonde haired guy asked the secretary, but got no response. He just pockets the picture and said the job will be done. “Just make sure it looks real”. The secretary said to remind the blonde haired guy. He assured the secretary everything would be done perfectly well and that t
By the time Fabian got to the mansion, Kelvin and Clautra were done talking. But then, he did not bother the young man who has brought his daughter home. The first thing he wanted to do was see Aria, so he headed to her room. But Clautra stopped him.“Mr. Hart, I think it will be better you have a chat with the gentleman that brought Miss Hart home first before you see her. You know how she is”. Clautra said. He sighed. It was this bad, he could not get close with his own daughter. “Until when will she remain this way? Will Jasmine ever forgive me for this?” Fabian said. It was not necessarily a question for Clautra to answer to. And she knew better to keep shut at this point. Fabian went back down stairs to the foyer where he met Kelvin. At first he looked at Kelvin with hostility. Kelvin stood up to pay respect to Fabian since he was in his house. Fabian just looked at him despitefully. “Who are you to my daughter? Did you force her away from home?” Fabian asked neglecting the
“If I should pin you down to that bed, you’d not find the leg with which to return home”. Kelvin said to her with a smug look as he walked out of the room. “And who said I’d want to walk after that?” Aria said with a little bit of excitement before she followed him. They got to Kelvin’s car in the parking lot. Aria noticed two men both dressed in black. She frowned. They do not look like any of her father’s guards. Or did he hire someone else to come find her? “Rex, please step on the gas immediately you start that car. Do not waste any time”. Aria said. She would not want them to come take her. The thought of being dragged to a house she was already going to was suffocating to her. Kelvin noticed why she told him that when he saw the two men. He realised that Aria’s father must be worried for her. Despite all the allegations against him, he still wants to find his daughter. Kelvin then wondered if Aria will be arrested once she is found. Because it is now out that she was the one