2024-05-31 11:24:21His father's voice dropped to a whisper, his face twisted in anguish. "It's about your brother, Kelly...., Maradona...he was responsible for his death."
Kendrick's eyes nearly popped out of his head, his jaw slackening in disbelief. "What? No...that can't be!" His father's face crumpled, his body shaking. "I'm so sorry, Kendrick. I should have protected him. I should have done everything to keep him safe, but Grandfather never allowed me." " How Dad, I don't get the whole thing... You mean, Kelly was killed by uncle Maradona?" Kendrick replied coldly, his lips parted. The air was heavy with tension, the weight of the words pressing down on him. Kendrick's mind reeled, trying to process the bombshells his father had just dropped. He felt like his whole world had been turned upside down. As his father's motions subsided, Kendrick's anger ignited. "That uncle of mine...I'll make him pay for what he's done!" His father's face, still etched with pain, held a warning. "Kendrick, be careful. Kelly Maradona is not a man to be trifled with. You see, my son. Right now I'm weakened and your younger sisters look forward to you…" Kendrick's jaw clenched. "Where can I find mum? He asked again. Mr. Peterson's voice trembled as he revealed the truth to his son. "Kendrick, your mother...she's at St. Columbus Medical Center." Kendrick's face contorted in a mix of shock and urgency. Without a word, he swiftly turned towards his room, his eyes blazing with determination. "I'll be back, Father," he called out, his voice firm and resolute. As he burst into his room, his face was set in a fierce expression, his jaw clenched and eyes flashing with worry. He grabbed his car keys and wallet with a swift move. His father's voice echoed down the hallway, "Kendrick, wait! Kendrick paused instantly, his reddened eyes turned to his father. Be careful, son!" His father reckoned. But Kendrick was already bittered, his teeth clenched, his footsteps pounding down the stairs like a drumbeat. ********** In two hours, Kendrick burst into the hospital, his pyjamas a testament to his haste, his urgency palpable in every frantic step as he breathed heavily. The reception desk loomed before him, in the sterile, antiseptic atmosphere. A kind-faced nurse greeted him with a warm smile, her eyes sparkling. "Can I help you, sir?" she asked, her voice a gentle balm to Kendrick's frazzled nerves. "I'm here to see my mother, Mrs. Fiona by name," Kendrick replied, his voice firm but laced with worry, his words tumbling out in a rush. "Can you please tell me which room she's in?" The nurse, Sophia nodded, her eyes clouding with concern. "Let me check, sir." She checked the system.. Ah, yes... Mrs. Fiona is under the care of Dr. Alexander. He's the doctor in charge of her treatment... Check the next office." "Alexander?" Kendrick asked curiously. The name sounded familiar, he shrugged his shoulders. Sophia nodded, her expression unreadable. "Well, Dr. Alexander is a renowned specialist in his field. I'm sure he's taking good care of your mother." Kendrick's scepticism was evident, his eyes narrowing in distrust. "It can't be him, anyways." He whispered to himself. Then turned to Sophia and nodded politely, his jaw clenched in anticipation. "Thank you, Sophia. Can you please direct me to Dr. Alexander?" Sophia pointed down the corridor, her arm outstretched like a guide. "His office is just down the hall, sir. You can't miss it." Kendrick marched down the corridor, his heart pounding in his chest, his mind racing with anticipation for his mother's well-being. The air seemed to thicken, the fluorescent lights humming above him like an ominous warning. He stopped outside Dr. Alexander's office, his hand trembling as he reached for the door handle. Took a deep breath, and pushed open the door. Kendrick walked into Dr. Alexander's office, expecting to meet a compassionate and professional doctor. But as he approached the desk, his eyes locked onto a familiar face, and his jaw dropped in shock, his mind reeling with disbelief. "Dr. Alexander?" he repeated, his voice laced with incredulity. The words hung in the air, heavy with unspoken tension. His expression turned curious, his brow furrowed in concern. "Oh, it's you?" Kendrick asked as he closed the door behind him. "Wow, look who I have here?" Alexander replied as he raised his face, his eyes fixed on Kendrick. Kendrick's face darkened, his eyes flashing with anger. "I didn't know you were a doctor." Alexander looked up again from his desk, a smirk spreading across his face like a cancer. "Well, well, well. What a pleasant surprise. How do I help you, boy?" He asked sharply. "It's an emergency, Dr. I need to see my mum." Kendrick replied with a low tone. "Your mum?. He asked, How come? I was told you're just an orphan, so how come you're walking in here to say that? Alexander scowled. "That's her room," Another voice replied. It was a polite nurse pushing out a patient glued to a wheelchair. Kendrick's eyes fixed on his mother's room. But before he could reach the door, Dr. Alexander intercepted him, a smirk spreading across his face. "That's the Peterson's and there's no way you could say that she's your mother." He ranted. "And what has that to do with you, Alex? Kendrick replied coldly. "Ah, Are you now with the Peteron's? ... Oh, The Peterson's maid has arrived," Alexander sneered, his voice dripping with contempt. Kendrick's eyes narrowed, his annoyance simmering. "I'm here to see my mother, Dr. Alexander. Not to be insulted by you." Alexander chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Oh, I see, you think you're here to see your mother? Ha! You're just a maid, Kendrick. A mere servant. And you expect to be treated with respect?" The nurses snickered, their laughter echoing through the hospital corridor. Kendrick's face burned with humiliation, but he remained calm, his eyes fixed on Alexander. "I demand to see my mother," Kendrick said firmly, his voice low and steady, despite the anger and humiliation burning within him. "Then go in, you can fool everyone but not me, young boy" Alexander said, shrugging his shoulders. Immediately, he pushed in, his eyes narrowed, his gaze flashing with anger as he looked at his mother's condition. The room not befitting for a woman of her class and standard, He turned swiftly. "Alexander, what are you doing?" he growled, his voice low and menacing. "Why haven't you moved my mother to the VIP section for proper treatment?"
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Alexander chuckled, his eyes gleaming with amusement, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, Kendrick. You think you can just waltz in here and demand special treatment? You're just a maid, after all. What makes you think you deserve VIP care?" The air seemed to crackle with tension, the silence between them heavy with unspoken animosity. Kendrick's face twisted in rage, his fists clenched at his sides. "This is unprofessional, Alexander." Kendrick gasped, his heart heaving hard. Dr. Alexander raised an eyebrow, his smirk growing wider. Oh, I don't think so, Kendrick. You see, Mrs. Fiona's treatment requires a hefty sum of 70,000,000 dollars. And I highly doubt a mere maid like you can afford that." Kendrick's eyes flashed with anger, but he remained calm, his mind racing. He reached for his bank debit card and handed it to the hospital cashier. "Use this to pay for my mother's treatment." "Okay sir" a young man in his early 30's replied. Kendrick's eyes widened w
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Just as Kendrick was about to demand answers, the hospital's alarm system blared to life, and a voice echoed over the intercom. "Code blue, code blue. We have a patient in critical condition. Dr. Thompson, please report to the ICU immediately." Dr. Thompson's expression turned grave. "That's your mother's room," she said to Kendrick. "Come, we have to go. Now." *********** Dr. Thompson burst into the ICU, Kendrick close behind. The room was a flurry of activity, nurses and doctors swarming around his mother's bed. The machines beeped and whirred, monitoring her fragile vital signs. "What's the situation?" Dr. Thompson demanded, her eyes scanning the team. "Patient's oxygen saturation is dropping, Doctor," a nurse replied, her face tense. "We're trying to intubate, but it's not working." Dr. Thompson swiftly assessed the situation, her expression grim. "We need to perform an emergency thoracotomy. Get the surgical team ready, stat!" Kendrick's heart raced as he watched the
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Unknown to Jackson Ryder, the powerful Commissioner of Health, Kendrick was the sole surviving son of Mr. Peterson, a business magnate with a reputation for ruthless determination. Peterson's enemies, the Maradona's and others, had been relentless in their pursuit of his family's downfall. To protect his son, Peterson had sent Kendrick to Austin, Texas, a place he believed was safe from prying eyes. But there was one man who knew the truth - old Roger, who had taken Kendrick under his roof, until his untimely demise. Meanwhile, a curvaceous lady, Stelcy, walked into the hospital, her eyes scanning the area with a quiet intensity. She approached the receptionist, her voice firm but polite, with a hint of authority. "I'm here to see my mother, Mrs. Fiona Peterson." The receptionist, aware of the storm brewing, replied swiftly. "Let me check, ma'am." As Stelcy waited, Alexander, trailed by her beauty and poise, approached her. "Hi, I'm Dr. Alexander. Can I help you?" H
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How on earth did Stelcy become so friendly and loyal? Kendrick thought to himself as he pondered within him. His mind buried on a thought from several years, Mr. Sparrow, her father had been enemies with the Peterson's family. A sense of foreboding washed over him. "Where are we heading, sir? The driver askedBut then Kendrick's eyes snapped open, his gaze locking into Brown as if awakened from a trance. He blinked twice, his mind struggling to reconcile the harsh reality with the haze of his thoughts."W-what?" he stuttered, his voice sounding low. "I asked where we're heading from here." Brown replied. "Okay, you'll take me home right away, so I could change up Immediately." 30 minutes later, they arrived at the Peterson's mansion and Kendrick rushed out, his steps carrying the weight of the urgency. "You're welcome sir." A guard greeted him. "Yeah, thanks. Kendrick replied, then paused … Tell Brown I'll be out again in a moment" he added as he walked into the house. "Ye
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Kendrick's heart raced as he pushed open the car door, his mind sinking slowly with fear. Brown's whispered words resonated in his shattered mind as he shoved the door harder, his teeth clenched and finally it creaked open.He stumbled out, his eyes scanned the area, his views seemed blurry as his head kept spinning within him. The only sound around was the loud ham of two approaching vehicles in a close range. Alexander the son of the Brutal commissioner for health, provoked by the chief medical officer's decision at the hospital had hired the assassins to ensure that Kendrick was done with. He had provided all information knowing that Kendrick would be passing downtown to get his divorce papers, awaiting the final court decision.Immediately, the cars arrived and the hefty men jumped out; "Search through the whole dang car and him out let's get the heck outta here!" The leader of the gang commanded, gesturing at the car. "He ain't here, boss. Just a wounded driver, I think he's
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Kendrick needed not to inform the police about the incident that happened, his device was taken and it had an inbuilt tracker in that, when it beeps, a notification gets to his father's guards immediately he gets in trouble, so he was certain that they must have been notified before now. "Thanks for your show of kindness, Florence." He replied gently, a sense of relief showed on his face as he struggled to give a grin."Really? Oh… it's obvious you need no assistance" Mrs. Florence sighed and tucked her notes back in her pause and drove Into the compound.Kendrick walked in slowly, a guard in black suit sneered as he staggered in. He could recognize Kendrick properly, but as he was told… Some rich dudes picked him up some nights ago… so he expected to see him look like a hired maid to some rich folks, but here he was looking stained and exhausted. Peace Churchill and Katherine Rogers sat outside the balcony of the compound, they knew Kendrick was going to show up, but to their gr
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She marched with speed into the living room, her hands flung in the air as she moved towards Kendrick."Won't you shut your traps!! There's a better person to complain here and it can never be you… I'm told you went to the hospital, claiming you were some rich son to the Peterson's and made Alex lose his job! Louis snarled, her teeth gritted with anger. "What? You mean he did that? How on earth would he do such a thing? Another bewildered voice interrupted, it was Peace Churchill's, Louis' mother. Louis threw herself angrily at Kendrick, picked an iron misal on the table and threw it towards Kendrick, it went straight in the air, but Kendrick dodged instantly and it fell on the glass centre table breaking it into many pieces. "I wouldn't know why grandfather had overestimated him, but I know that the shambles of a marriage was a result of my juvenile decisions, if it were now, nothing would join me and with an imposter, a useless maid like this idiot. Louis scowled as she pushed h
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The sitting room seemed to choke with tension, Kendrick stood up instantly and turned to leave."I think I'm done here and would like to take my leave! He stuttered as he got up, but Louis yelled. " Are you just walking away, can't you see that your foolishness has caused me a lot already? She blurted. "But you can't push the blames to him, Louis, I feel you should blame yourself too for having decided to divorce him" Florence replied sharply, and then the sound of the door closing echoed in the room."My daughter regrets nothing about divorcing that young man, She's found a better man and we are certainly okay with it" Peace Churchill interrupted instantly, pointing at Kendrick who was already out of the sitting room. "That's fine… then!, I'll have to take my leave, too… please ensure to be in the civil records office this week" Florence said as she stood up to leave too. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°Outside the compound, Kendrick could see a haul of policemen moving around the road. It was
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His man lover, Freddy, brought out the wine from the wine safe and popped it open. He giggled at the pop sound made from the cork on the wine's seal……Then poured some of its contents into two glasses. He gave Maverick one while he played with the other. He pulled himself on top of the table and sat there, his legs crossed. “A win for one is a win for all.” He smiled, raising the glass.“Cheers.” Their glasses clicked and they took a sip each. Maverick came closer, he smelt his face and smacked his butt, he giggled like a lady. Maverick finished the content of the entire glass and dropped it, —thud, on the table. He was ready for some serious business… he held him by the waist.He inhaled, tasting the lust in the air_ his nature tool, getting hardened underneath his pants.Freddy finished his own glass and dropped it gently on the table.“Come give me some.” Maverick said, his tone inviting and hoarse. A smug smile crept on Freddy's face, he loved to see him beg for attention.He d
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“That's a bad idea Lisa.” Bridgette slammed, shoving it off.“Think about it_” she went on, not backing down. “Something enticing for the eyes. Appetizers for the soul and body but we aren't eating them—No.” She cajoled, raising her index finger, she waved a no in the air.“Don't tell me you don't miss the days when Kendrick shoved his rod up your folded sheets.” She flattered, giggling. Her words were convincing and impairing. She got on the pole and wrapped her flexible, feminine legs around it, her arms grabbed it and she let her legs spin her around. She swirled and twirled on it, tilted back and balanced in the air, making stunts Bridgette felt were impossible… releasing her arms and letting her legs stay on the pole while she spun in all directions. Bridgette's eyes were intently watching her every move_ she must admit, she looked really sexy and fascinating on that pole. There was nothing missing, she did it like a pro–she watched in earnest amusement.She couldn't hide the
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“Is he scared you'd try to fight him off? Why the hurry?” Kendrick asked, not as surprised as he sounded.“No idea.” Xavier shrugged, exhaling sharply. “When he saw me the other day at the mansion_ the time I went to see Bridget? He was shocked to his bones and didn't seem pleased to see me at all.” Xavier explained.“He told me right there and then that you left him in charge so… in other words he was asking me to back off.”“That's if I ever had an intention of fighting over the properties with him.” he added, sarcasm in his tone, he flipped the pages of the file in his hand.“But there's no handwritten document that states I left him in charge.” Kendrick retorted, narrowing his eyes to avoid the piercing rays of the sun. “Yes_ even so. You controlled some of the Rogers assets and he stands as an heir.” Xavier explained.“Oh!” He realized.“Gosh, it's so hot up here_ and windy too.” Kendrick muttered, away from the subject matter. The wind, playing with his hair.“He intends to set
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Hanging delicately on the high cliff of a picturesque mountain. Kendrick tugged his hands into the fine sand inside a small sac dangling behind his back. Sweat drops clustered all over his face and stopped, turned and stared back at the distance… how far he'd come. Then he aimed for another point with his hand. He grabs it and pulls himself up. He did the same again but missed, he almost slipped but found his stance on one hand before launching again to the other point where he felt was safer. He let out a victorious laugh when he succeeded. He stayed there for a while taking deep breaths.He looked at the clear sky and admired it but it wasn't long until the blinding sun rays forced him to find coverage for his exposed eyes. He narrowed his eyes to reduce the effect of the sun on them and looked away. He closed his eyes and steadied his breath. Eventually, a picture of Bridgette floods his mind. Her beauty radiates through his eyes as blinding and captivating as the sunrays.There
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“Don't worry_ I've got the house cell number. I have a walkie talkie with me__ and—” he searched himself, finding that he didn't miss anything. He continued. “Well, if I'm in trouble, be rest assured that I'll reach out to you.” he winked.Xavier wasn't content.“So this place__ where exactly are you going?” he asked, his eyebrows furrowed with worry. “In case you go missing I could get the search men to find you at that location.”“I don't know_” Kendrick shrugged. “Swanee, Monroe…” he tried to guess possible places he might go but gave up, the list was endless.“You know what they say_ Atlanta is a city in the forest. So__” He shrugged. “So, you're using the sports bike I saw outside?” Xavier asked.“Yeah— cool right?” — he smiled from cheek to cheek, like a little boy excited about balloons. “When did you learn how to ride a bike?” Xavier wondered, his eyes narrowing as curiosity filled his eyes.“Seriously_ what a question.” Kendrick face palmed himself. “I know how to do a lot
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Before Bridget could reply, the bartender leaned forward again, undeterred. “Seriously, though. If you want to ditch this place, I can help.” He winked, his confidence irritating Bridget even more.“I don’t need your suggestions,” she snapped before turning back to Lisa. “Leave me alone Bridget, I'm fine. If you really care, go cry somewhere.” She shot, regretting those words immediately they came out. “I'm so sorry!” She apologized, trying to hold her hand.She fell on her knees and rubbed both hands as she begged Bridget. “I'm sorry” she mouthed.Bridget looked at her, tears gathering in her eyes. She felt terrible. She didn't expect this from her.“Hey—hey, Please, I'm sorry__ that came out wrong.” She said, holding her hand but Bridget moved and pulled her hand away.“Thanks for the trip.” She said, her tone was cold… tears flowed down her face freely as she walked away.“Bridget…” Lisa attempted to get up and go after her but the bartender held her back. “Let her be.” He said. “
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The clanging of metal echoed through the corridor, mingling with the blaring of a security alarm, as Maverick's uncle was escorted from his prison quarters into the visiting room. His arms and legs were shackled, the chains rattling with each step. He sank into the chair across from Maverick with a heavy sigh, his movements deliberate and his demeanor cold.His face was a mask of stone, unreadable, with no hint of emotion.“Is Kendrick dead?” His gravelly voice cut through the silence, sharp and direct.Maverick forced a nervous smile, attempting to mask his unease. “Good day, Uncle,” he greeted, his tone strained. “And yes… he’s dead.”“Then what are you waiting for?” his uncle growled, tugging at his restraints with a grimace. “Get me out of here!”“Of course. I will,” Maverick assured him, his voice smooth, though his eyes betrayed a flicker of hesitation. “As soon as I secure the assets and Kendrick’s fortune.”A flicker of approval crossed his uncle’s face. “Good. And his wife?”
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Bridget ran inside and collapsed onto her soft, queen-sized bed. Her sobs soaked a patch of the sheets as she turned over to face the ceiling, her tears refusing to stop.Everything felt so surreal. Everyone's acting so chill like Kendrick didn't mean anything to them… everyone just moved on so easily. It was like he was a fleeting memory—easily erased. Even his best friend, Xavier, had moved on like it was nothing.Her thoughts spiraled as she considered the grim reality of her situation. Her life was now at the mercy of Maverick, a man driven by greed. The endless possibilities of what he might do consumed her mind until exhaustion took over, and she fell into an uneasy sleep.°“How is she?” Kendrick asked the moment Xavier entered the room.Xavier shot him a glare as he shut the door behind him. “What do you think?”Kendrick didn’t reply. Instead, he took another sip of whiskey, his expression unreadable.“She’s miserable,” Xavier muttered. “She’s a shadow of herself, and Maverick
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Xavier’s gaze faltered. He sighed and looked away, staring into the void before him. “Kendrick was shot.” He stated. “I barely escaped.” He added.She shut her eyes tight, hoping she hadn't heard right.“ A bullet grazed my arm—it was close but not fatal.” He continued. “Everything seemed so calm, so peaceful, at first. He even talked about meeting you at the airport. He waited expecting you but…” His voice trailed off, the weight of his words settling between them.Bridget’s breath hitched. “And?” she whispered, almost inaudibly.“I tried to save him, Bridget,” Xavier said, turning to face her fully. His eyes brimmed with guilt. “The first shot caught him off guard. It was fatal. By the time we got him to our private hospital, it was too late. He… he was gone.”Bridget turned away sharply, her arms wrapping around herself as if to shield her from the reality unraveling before her. A heavy silence fell over them, each lost in their own thoughts.“I want to see his body,” she said fina
