The entrances to the Trust mansion were mounted by two hefty security officials guarding the ushers who checked the guests in. Since the fundraiser was always strictly by invite, to enter, you had to show the text you got.The whole process was quite annoying to many of the elites. Mostly because they were bidding for things with money that would end up going to charity. They didn't understand why anyone would sneak their way into the mansion just to spend money. It didn't help that a select few within these elites were never checked. They were the one percent of the City. No matter how rich one was, they could never outbid these guys. And everywhere, one person from the normal rich sector did try to flex their muscles. It always ended up in humiliation but never stopped another one from trying.The first of these one percent to arrive was Tiana Anderson, in the company of her daughters, Rhonda, and Laura Anderson.It had been three whole years since the last Trust fundraiser. Thr

"I can't believe that bastard is here. Who invited him?" Tiana said, unable to hide her disdain."Mum please not now." Rhonda reached for her mum's hands, but she retrieved them from the table and threw her face away."Mum is right, Rhonda. That disgusting pig shouldn't be anywhere near civilization, and civilized people." Laura spat."God! He's even coming over." Tiana's veins popped, as Elijah drew closer to them.He had taken his time to scan the crowd. When he found Dr Hill, the man who invited him, he didn't waste any more time going to him. The numerous pairs of eyes staring at him didn't phase him either. He knew he wasn't part of this world. This high society when everyone raises their noses at people like him. Judging a life they knew nothing about by its surface. Regardless, he wasn't deterred. Like always, there were more important things to focus on.He arrived at Dr Hill's table, and the older man welcomed him with a smile. "You came." He said, stretching out his ha

FLASHBACKELIJAHMy life in Tokyo City changed after that day Blue came to my house for the very first time. We became inseparable. I was drawn to her like a mother to a flame. She was everything to me. She made me laugh, and live. After eighteen years of living, I had finally found someone that made me feel alive. But there was a downside to our smooth sailing-relationship. Blue only came to Tokyo City once, monthly. The days she spent here reduced drastically when we got together. She came just twice, yearly. Aside from that, I never got to know her beyond the time we spent in my house. I didn't know much about her family. Every time I asked, she said she was an orphan who stayed far away with her Aunt. She only came to Tokyo City to visit her cousins. I had never met these cousins. Time, and time again, I pleaded for her to take me with her to meet them, but there was always an excuse. I didn't feel bad though. I had fallen hopelessly in love, and nothing was going to keep me

FLASHBACKELIJAHTOKYO CITY, UNDERGROUND BARI went to the underground bar to seek for answers. Immediately I pulled the door open, every conversation in the big room halted. They all turned to me with curiosity in their eyes. It wasn't every day I stopped by. I waved, signalling them to continue their discussions. I was going to speak to everyone later, but first, I stopped by the bar."Hey Lewis." I greeted the very dead bartender. If there was anyone who should know about missing souls, it was him.Regardless, I was a bit skeptical. If Green who was an anchor couldn't say what really was happening, then it was sure to be a difficult task."Hey Elijah. I'll say I'm surprised to see you here. But if you're here, then it means you've come in contact with Asher.""I have." I nodded.He smiled. "One bottle of human spirit for the god." He said, rolling a half full glass towards me."Human spirit?" I raised the glass up, examining it."It's whiskey Elijah." He chuckled."Tha

FLASHBACKELIJAH"Where are we?" I looked around the pitch-dark room, trying to see if I could make out anything."You need to listen carefully," Cleo said.I whipped my head around, but could only see her shadow. "What are you doing?"She snorted. "Saving you?" "From what?"There was thick silence followed shortly after by heavy, frustrated breath. "Do you have any idea what just happened?""You tell me since you do.""Oh, I will. Your little girlfriend set you up.""Blue?" I scoffed. "That's not true. I saw with my own eyes how the big man manhandled her. Why would she put herself in harm's way to set me up? What the hell is she setting me up for?""Asher, hello! Why don't you see it?""Because everything is happening so fast. I've known Blue for about six years now. Asher and you for three days. Why should I believe anything you're saying?"She began to pace. I could only see her shadow moving back and forth, but I heard the sound of her feet. Once again, I wondered w