Chapter 66
Looking through the peephole he looked at the visitor waiting for him outside the door and visibly relaxed. “Dad and mom? What are you doing here at this late hour?”
Carson sighed. “I'm sorry son, I did not want to disturb you. But your mom was not able to sleep. She overheard our conversation a few minutes ago. You were briefing me about Brandon. It was very much unexpected that he would be such a monster. We thought you were both best friends.”
“I felt the same, dad. You were shocked but it was like a bomb blast to me.”
“I am able to assimilate your thoughts, son. Both of you were together through thick and thin. The biggest sorrows are brought by the people whom you trust. I am sorry, yo
Chapter 67“Of course why wouldn't you, since the day I entered your life, I had only been a burden to you.” Sophia spoke brokenhearted.Saul signaled to his mom making a head lift towards Sophia. He felt sorry but had no time to console and handle her mood swings. There were a lot more things on his platter that he had to take care of immediately after discussing them with his father.Understanding her son Scarlet took Sophia to one of the bedrooms. After the women left Carson spoke to Saul again.“It is not necessary Brandon had spoken the truth to you. Remember, he told you he raped Sophia but the doctor confirmed to you she was not molested though had suffered serious physical abuse. This
Chapter 68“What's the matter?” Sophia asked concerned.“Nothing. My secretary called me. We may not be flying tomorrow. There was some issue with the flight. It needs maintenance. I'm sorry but I will fulfill your wish of going to Los Angeles as soon as possible.”Sophia shook her head. “Don't put yourself in a guilty position. I overheard your dad call you to his office tomorrow. Whatever happened was not in your hands and it happened for your good. You are my Eros. I was stupid to act stubborn and put you away. I am sorry I thought you as my enemy until I heard from the doctor. You have no idea how many times I have imagined you in my bed making love to me.”She felt just
Chapter 69In Los Angeles….“Sir we have cornered all exit points, railway stations, aerodromes and bus stands. We have checked all his properties in Los Angeles. The information you got is not accurate. I'm sure Mr Campbell is not in Los Angeles but staying in another city.” The security chief of Saul’s enemy informed.“That guy had thrown dust in our eyes and escaped to another city. We blindly believed in his staff and took steps to capture him, wasting thousands and arranging our men in all the crowded spots of this city. Finally it came to no use.” Another one of Saul’s enemies spoke.“Do you think he already knows who we are?” The third and most timid pers
Chapter 70Few hours ago“Idiots, what are you doing there in New York? I have kept warning you, don't put all the eggs in the same basket. But you won't listen. You invested millions in that security in Los Angeles for no use. That bastard along with his wife is staying in Boston. He fooled all of you.” Devon shouted at his colleagues.“How are you so sure?” One of them asked, going diplomatic.“I happened to be lucky to see his wife dining in one of the famous restaurants in Boston. So that she doesn't get any doubt on me I introduced myself as her school mate. She believed me since she is a patient of amnesia.”B
Chapter 71“Hello Honey, how are you?” Lawrence was on the line speaking to Sophia.“Good morning daddy. How is your health? Dori told me you're not having timely meals these days. If you neglect your health, who will be the sufferer?”“You are telling me things as if you are making no mistakes. You went to Boston and did not inform me about it until now. I wanted to see you because I couldn’t meet you after you were discharged from the hospital. So I boarded a flight and went to your home in Los Angeles. I wanted to surprise you only to find out I was the one to receive a surprise there. What’s the matter and why is this distance created between us that you started hiding things from me? Is there anything wrong tha
Chapter 72“Do not call me again. I have done everything that I could. She is not willing. What can I do? Next time you disturb me, I will call the cops.” Lawrence shouted at Liam losing his balance.“Oh, is it? Now you start to blackmail me? Go on, call the cops because that's the place you ought to reach one day. Sophia should know what you did to her in breaking her relationship with Greg. You are the one who killed him. After knowing this dirty truth about you, loathing is a far gone option, she will not even see your face. At this age you will die a dog’s death with nobody to care for you.” Liam blew him off after hearing Lawrence’s reply.“No, please don't do this to me.” Lawrence cried.
Chapter 73Lawrence wanted to deviate the topic.“Oh, do you think I came here to watch the latest football match, Argentina versus England? You did not even tell me you were shifting to Boston and forbade Sophia also to inform me. For fuck’s sake she is my daughter and I won't harm her like others after knowing her whereabouts. Sophia lost her mom when she was only a child. I brought her up and took care of her every need filling the gap of a mother in her life. She was 100 times happier with me than with you. I'm the damn father, I have every right to know where she goes and where she lives.” He fumed in a rage.Whatever he was from inside Saul wouldn’t allow his emotions to surface before an outsider. It’s the talent in which he mastered many years ago. &l
Chapter 74No sooner did she touch the bouquet, water sprinkled on her face with happy birthday music.“What the…” She looked around and there he was standing after coming out from behind the door. “Liam?” Sophia asked, surprised.“Happy Birthday dear friend. How are you?” He hugged her and kissed her cheek. Sophia went static with his touch. Liam didn't like it but he hid the pain behind a smile.“Sweet Jesus, I was so frightened when I saw nobody around. Where are the bodyguards? How did you come inside the house without any hindrance from the security? She spoke bewildered.“Ms Campbell, don't
Chapter 94The bullet struck the left side of his chest. Luckily he has a dextrocardia. According to medical terminology, it is the condition where the subject’s heart points to the right of the chest instead of his left.As against Sherlock’s expectation that he would be killed on the spot, Saul not only came out of his hiding place and also shot him on his arm. As a result, the pistol he held fell on the floor. Sherlock looked at him stunned as if he was a devil from the Netherworld. Saul made a timely decision. Every added moment that the former lived was a risk to Sophia. Saul could not think of a better time to kill him. While Sherlock was still under the stupor on how Saul was still alive, he shot him point blank to see him dead instantly.After he confirmed Sherlock lost his life, Saul breathed at ease and succumbed to the floor. There was a heavy blood loss because two bullets were punched in his chest. The last thought before Saul welcomed the dark world was Sophia is safe. N
Chapter 94The bullet struck the left side of his chest. Luckily he has a dextrocardia. According to medical terminology, it is the condition where the subject’s heart points to the right of the chest instead of his left.As against Sherlock’s expectation that he would be killed on the spot, Saul not only came out of his hiding place and also shot him on his arm. As a result, the pistol he held fell on the floor. Sherlock looked at him stunned as if he was a devil from the Netherworld. Saul made a timely decision. Every added moment that the former lived was a risk to Sophia. Saul could not think of a better time to kill him. While Sherlock was still under the stupor on how Saul was still alive, he shot him point blank to see him dead instantly.After he confirmed Sherlock lost his life, Saul breathed at ease and succumbed to the floor. There was a heavy blood loss because two bullets were punched in his chest. The last thought before Saul welcomed the dark world was Sophia is safe. N
Chapter 93“Sir” the guard spoke on the phone. “I am sorry to disturb you at this late hour. But the intensity of the situation demanded it. There was an old woman passing through the gates of our estate. She was handicapped and was using a stick to walk.”“And? What am I to do with her handicap? Why are you narrating children’s stories by waking me in the middle of the night?” Saul was about to blow the fuse in temper. His derring-do bass voice struck a chord in the guard’s throat.“She gave me a letter.” He shivered stating the reason. It felt bizarre for someone passing by to hand over a fictitious letter to me. Suspecting it to be a bomb or something dangerous, we called for a diffuser and got it opened. I
Chapter 91They heard a tweaking sound. His legs gave up and Lawrence fell on the chair behind him. His eyes got closed off and hands shivered. “Aah”Saul immediately went and held his hand. “What happened to you?”“I feel this sort of dizziness very often these days. The doctor told me my hemoglobin is low but I do not feel like eating anything. Every day I'm given the same bland diet that doesn't have any spice or salt. I do not like it. So I eat less. And this is the result of that.” He spoke weakly, keeping his eyes closed.“But you ate well this afternoon? Why don’t you take some iron capsules? Are you a baby fussing for your favourite food? Saul asked him.
Chapter 92“What are you doing? Do you want to prepare your enemy for your attack so that he can skillfully counter you in future with his army of men? Don’t ever underestimate the power of your enemy. That will be called over confidence and it can lead you to a very big danger. Stay quiet. Speech is silver but silence is golden.” Lawrence instructed Saul before his voice could reach the recipient and cut off the call.“Nice thought. But how will I know the name of my enemy if I don't speak to him?” Saul spoke angrily.“I did not think you could be so stupid after staying so many years in the mafia. Get your PI into work, to track this number.” He pointed to the phone. “You will get the location along with the name of the calle
Chapter 90“Water is the life of a fish. You remove the water, the fish is as such dead. You are the water and she is the fish. It's like two birds in one shot.” Lawrence voiced with introspection.“Jesus! Is this guy a man eater? What is your story with Mariya?” Saul moved forward with hands on his knees and looked at him with complete attention.“Mariya was like a sister to me.” Lawrence stated as a matter of fact. But his truth made Saul choke on his own spit.“You give earth shattering surprises with the least emotion.” He spoke between his coughs. “Your life is full of complexities as big as a daily soap series.” He spoke with absolute wrat
Chapter 89“You're Saul Campbell alias Greg Warner. I know. Do you think I will marry my daughter to an alien about whom I do not have any information? Sophia is my life and my daughter. I did a complete background check upon you before marrying her to you. Like I told you earlier, you did not choose her. Before that I chose you as her groom.” He said proudly.Saul was dumbfounded with the information. He did not know to treat it as a compliment or insult. “Do not keep beating around the same point, that you chose me for her.” He said irritatedly massaging his forehead with his forefingers.“Why, your ego got hurt? You thought you were the only most intelligent man born on earth? Everyone has got their own smartness. But some brag about it while
Chapter 88“Yes Mariya was pregnant when I married her. I knew about it and agreed to our wedding. Sophia is not my daughter but I'm still her father because I brought her up with these hands and filled the gap of her mother too since she was six. I vouched to be her protector till my last breath. To keep her safe, I manipulated her birth records because there is someone very vicious behind her life.” Lawrence finally told Saul the truth.“Who is behind Sophia’s life?” Saul rose up from his seat in a hint of fury.Lawrence replied as stoically as possible. “Someone whose sinning velocity you can’t estimate.”“What? Come straight. Who is he? Why is he behind her l
Chapter 87“Fuck! How old is Sophia exactly? I need the complete birth details of her?"Van looked at his boss baffled. It was the first time he was hearing softness in his tone other than a command. The all-power mafia leader who only dominated people 24/7 has a gentle and caring side too. It was a discovery to Van."Sure sir, in a while. Ten minutes later he walked back with a slip. "Sophia Brown was born on 21st February 2000 at 5:30pm at Red Cross Hospital Zurich."Saul choked as soon as he heard the information. That means the date of birth details that were submitted at the university when they joined London school of Business were wrong. Why did Lawrence duplicate the birth details of Sophia? Some