Ria's point of view...After spending quality time with those grown-up children, I strode away to my house.My little house is a small apartment with two little rooms with a bathroom attached and a kitchen straight to the hall. On a whole, nearly equal to that one room I lived in all these days.Even though more comfortable than a paradise. When I reached my home, I didn't even settle my leg inside, my phone started buzzing.It was the most desperate soul that I have ever met, Lisa."Hi, darling, where are you? Are you home?" she asked me nonstop, without even breathing in between."I just reached home, I will step in if you allow me to" I retorted rolling my eyes in irritation,"No...! Don't, come down I am at your entrance" she stopped jerking me, "But why...?" I know she might be having some weird plans but I am so tired to even think straight."I got two free passes for the saloon, let's go there," See...! I told you, there must be a weird reason behind it, but this reason can
Ria's point of view...When all the main committee members arrived, I thought that the party announcement will start but they were panicked and seems to be worried about something.I was just looking at them from my corner seat when Daniel's father signaled for me to come there.I was confused, as they never get their eyes on me unless there is a difficult case to deal with, why would they call me to a party like this?I still looked around in disbelief if it wasn't me they were calling, but when he gestured again, I reluctantly raised myself from my seat, to move to him.As I was about to reach, Daniel grabbed my hand and pulled me near him."Where were you all this while? do you have any idea, what you lost?" he snorted in anger but soon held himself back when his so-called girlfriend tugged her hand over his arm."Come on darling, what are you doing? it's a party and everyone is watching us" she whispered her caution to him, dragging him aside, but those lustful eyes were still stu
Tiger's point of view...It had been a week and every day that silly girl comes in with a new plea to escape from there.I just can't understand what is her problem with staying here. I am just bearing with her for that little boy as I can't handle that. She had been provided with the world's best provisions, yet she tries so hard to shirk away from here.I was in the office when I heard Mike knocking on the door for getting in, "Come in" I grunted moving toward my room bar to get myself a small peg to relieve the stress in my head before going to bed, he marched straight in with a bunch of files.Those frustrating files need signatures, I had been slacking that for days, this time I think it might be urgent or Mike won't dare to get in with them at this time."Boss..." he didn't complete his reason for the visit as my stare gave him the answer, "Leave them there," I said pouring myself a glass of Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 in front of me, it's a good wine to taste and
Ria's point of view...We stepped in with the greatest honor that could be given to a person. I felt like a queen being his side, though I don't know if he was a king or not.I looked at him, his eyes were as cold as ever, and those big shots bending before him to greet him were invisible to him. He didn't give them a damn attention.All this time the only crappie thing that was sickening me was the position of his hand moving occasionally on my waist as if he owns me. He never once removed his hand from my waist as if it adhered to my dress.I had been pulling it away every possible time just to be clenched back by him.Uhh...!What else can I do, I gave up on the idea that I can free myself soon from his claws.When done fighting a cold war with his hand, I shifted my gaze to the audience before me.I heard people saying that eyes bulge out of the socket but being a doctor myself I used to laugh at them, giving such comments. But the view that stands before me is giving me a feeling
Ria's point of view...I was at the restroom cleaning my face, just to grab a little peace of mind.But when I was in there alone, someone grabbed my hand and held my mouth almost choking me."Umm....!" I struggled as I couldn't shout for help and was terrified by the sudden attack.Even if I shout, I know there was no one around to help me as I was all alone when I came in. Still, I made an unsuccessful attempt of making sounds by hitting the door with my sandal."Thud...!" just a little thud was made out because I was far from the door."Shhhh....! Rita it's me...!" said a known voice from behind. I was frustrated when I heard that, I hit her knee with my heel. She instantly let me go.I took my breath in relief, "Lisa...!" I yelled at her, while she was jumping in pain, holding her knee in her hands."Are you nuts?" "Argh... what the heck, Ria, why did you hit me?" She was blaming me...?Seriously...?"Why did you choke me stupid?" I said still gathering my shattered breath, "I
Third-person point of view...The Chairman of the hospital came running desperately when one of his men informed him that his useless son offended Tiger Rodgers. His world collapsed at once on hearing that.The moment he stepped out of the backdoor, that view clenched his heart and his soul left his body in fear. Young and just twenty-seven years old, the only heir of his family was beaten to death by a few men wearing a black color uniforms. Tiger and his just-addressed girlfriend were standing on another side ready to move their way back to the car.He fell on his knees and then crawled towards Tiger's legs holding them to beg him. There was no other way to let his son survive. He doesn't even know what his son did to offend Tiger but whatever he did, he had already summoned the grim reaper to take his life away. After bowing hard and pleading for mercy, that old man shifted his pain-filled gaze towards Ria. He crawled to her foot, begging her for mercy, crying his eyes out to sav
Steven's point of view...I know I became a monster just now but I can't help it, I have to be that. It must be a nightmare that she fears, not a sweet dream that she lives in.She was scared now, shivering in fear and filled with disgust. That wasn't making any kind of conflict to me. Because I want her to shiver, I wanted her to tremble in fear. I am not Steven anymore, a man with an emotional heart and warmth, but I am Tiger, a man who doesn't even have a heart, nor did he have any sort of emotions. I am a man that everyone hates, I am a monster that can never be loved.I did all this because I wanted her to hate me.Why...?Because I saw a barred feeling in her eyes when she looked at me and when she hugged me back then.The moment that innocent soldier Steven was killed, I promised myself that I will not become a man of feelings. That kind of thing gives nothing but pain, and betrayal. There is no such thing called love and trueness in this world, no one in this world loves. It
Third person's point of view...The time Steven reached that city was in the evening and everyone around was busy with their usual work.That area was just a minor busy area with small buildings with some regional people around with no special luxuries. A plain yet beautiful city with a lot of positive energy in it, quite surprisingly the hideout of the most treacherous person.As soon as Steven got there, his men traced the house where the location of Alex was noticed and informed him and Steven instantly rode to that place.There was a simple bread shop at the address, Steven doesn't want to alert the crowd so he commanded his men to cover themselves and only Mike followed him.A young lady was standing in the shop, in regional attire. Mike moved forward to ask that lady about Alex. That lady stared at them first listening to that name, then pointed her finger towards a door with steps going down inside the building.Mike hesitated but Steven was ready to face anything that comes in
Author's point of view... "I have a way out" Ria mumbled as she walked out of the hospital room."What..." both Tiger and Mike exclaimed. She extended her phone to them, there was a green light glowing on a map, flashed on her screen."What is this, ma'am?" Mike asked but Tiger understood everything. "Mom has a tracker?" he asked, and Ria nodded, "I bought it for her security" They stared at the green light moving towards the old mansion. "She is taking them to the old mansion" Tiger just looked at Mike and Mike nodded, "Yes Sir," understanding what his boss meant. Collect our men. Reaching the old mansion, Tiger saw that the vibrant mansion that he remembered from his past was now nothing but some ruins. Dark and cold. As Tiger cautiously entered the old mansion, the creaking floorboards beneath his boots echoed through the dimly lit corridor. The air was thick with the musty scent of aged wood, and shadows danced eerily on the walls. Unbeknownst to him, every step triggere
Author's point of view... Time seemed to freeze as the sound of a gunshot reverberated in the room.Tiger yanked holding his hand as Joe was about to shoot his own head and yet his fate was decided.Though Tiger tried to stop him, his desperate move resulted in shooting himself in his chest.Everyone was shocked as Joe crumpled to the ground, the echoes of his desperate act reverberating in the room. Shock and disbelief hung heavy as the reality of the situation unfolded before them.Tiger, releasing his grip, stared at the scene with a complex mix of emotions. "Damn it," he muttered a curse, his frustration palpable. Mike, too, stood there, grappling with the abrupt turn of events.As the room fell into an eerie silence, the consequences of Joe's final act added a layer of complexity to an already convoluted situation. Unraveling the mysteries surrounding Tiger, the mess that had been growing like hell became even more imperative, with the path ahead now clouded by the unforeseen
Author's point of view... Tagging in the location to the place, Tiger sent a message to Joe, expressing that he was frustrated and couldn't think straight. He asked Joe to reach the location Tiger had sent, immediately and to help him deal with the body of Mike. And Joe, believing that the plan he cracked was successful, did exactly what Tiger wanted. In that dimly lit prison, Tiger's frustration simmered as he looked at the unsettling scene. He positioned Alex's body on the chair, securing him with makeshift restraints. "You weren't of much help, but your body will be" he mumbled to Alex while walking towards the entrance. Mike's body was resting near the wall at one of the corners. The weight of the recent events hung in the air as Tiger contemplated the next steps. "It's the time to show down" he muttered to himself as his ringtone buzzed, echoing in the eerie silence. "Sir, I am here," Joe said and a smile tugged on Tiger's face. Walking toward him, Tiger saw Joe standing
Author's point of view... Alex knew that his end was near and so in exchange for the truth, he wanted to negotiate with Tiger. He wanted Tiger to kill him, after getting his answers and though reluctantly, Tiger agreed. It was finally the time when Tiger was about to get his answers but before it could happen again, a gunshot sound reverberated in the room and a bullet traveled straight cutting the air and ending up hitting Alex's forehead. It was a perfect shot. As the one who shot was trained personally by Tiger himself, Mike...! Tiger was Stunned for a moment. It happened again. Right at the moment. As if someone was deliberately playing a dangerous game with him. Who might be the one? In the tense aftermath of the gunshot, Tiger froze for a moment before springing into action. He swiftly assessed the situation, his mind racing as he considered the potential consequences. The air hung heavy with shock as he gasped.That deadly shot didn't shock him as much as how he was more
Tiger's point of view...I strode straight to Alex because I knew that his days were limited. Though this place was hidden even from all my men except for Mike, I am sure they might be digging up the hell to find him. After all, Alex is one with many secrets inside his belly and I have to let him puke out everything as soon as possible. As I entered the secret prison I found Mike standing before him and spraying water on his face. "Hey...get up...!" Mike was trying hard but there was no response in him. I chuckled as I found him still practicing the mere trick I made him learn. Playing dead...! I walked in and stood before them. Looking at Mike's desperation, I was astonished at how greatly Alex had improved. "Leave us...!" I commanded, Mike hesitated for a bit. He may be thinking that I will kill Alex. And of course I will but not yet.He gaped at me for a few seconds but he couldn't probably decline me. Though wavered, he moved out immediately closing the door behind him. As
Tiger's point of view... I had been an officer of special duties, a commando who lives and dies for his country for more than ten years. Dealing with those wild animals in the deep dark forest, who attack without giving us the time to sense, and also those notorious criminals who are far more dangerous than wild animals, is what I was trained for. It wasn't so easy for me. But I do believe that they trained me for a better fighter. My life had been on thrones, not in flowers. And they thought that they could use my wife against me to deceive me.Seriously...!What the hell do they take me as? A fool?Getting out of the military, I wasn't selling candies on the platform that they thought they could cheat me. I controlled the world. Do they think they can deceive me with those mere tricks? I grasped the very first day when I found Ria in that dark prison. She was drugged, but I smelt the same drug she gave me back then. She was in a research team about that drug and no one else
Author's point of view..."Roman Enfield Bank" As the father and son confirmed that there was no one around to spy on them, Tiger asked confusingly. "Why did you particularly let out that name, Dad?" A smirk tugged on Micheal's face and he shoved his hand into his pants pocket, fetching his phone. Taking it out, he scrolled down on his phone screen to find someone's number. Tiger stood silently, observing his father. Though he couldn't comprehend what exactly Micheal was up to, he knew something so clearly, that his father was far more thoughtful than him. Scheming or planning was his specialty. He called someone, and from the very first word he spoke, Tiger understood everything. "Almeda...I have something for you...!" Almeda Bonze was the chief of the security in that bank and also Micheal's men. Micheal had everything planned. Roman Enfield Bank...! In the heart of the busy city, nestled within a sleek and modern skyscraper, stands the perfection of financial fortificatio
Ria's point of view..."The chest is kept in a locker of Roman Enfield Bank, locker number- 1109/6" I took a long breath before I revealed everything. "Are you serious...!" that metallic voice exclaimed. They had been using some voice-manipulating tools to talk to me so that I couldn't judge who that was. "How could that chest be kept inside a locker? Are you trying to fool me?" it added irritatingly, I know it felt weird but that was what I heard from them. I heard everything when Uncle was revealing everything to Tiger, he can't be lying to his son, can he? "I don't know about all of it, but that is what I heard. You better keep your word..." I couldn't complete it when I heard the scream of that innocent little boy, Max."Stop...!!" I cried, how could they use a small child to threaten me to work for their business?"Urgh...! Mom it hurts..." my eyes pooled up as I heard Max crying so hard. He is a good boy, a stronger one and his patience is above many elders. I have seen him
Author's point of view... A heavy silence hung in the air as Micheal got up in a sitting position. Tiger stood beside him and helped him up. The story behind this all was so intriguing that it took quite a while for Micheal to decide if he wanted to tell his son about it. Taking a deep breath, Micheal spoke about the ancestral chest, passed down through generations which is said to hold the key to a power that could shape destinies.As Tiger listened intently, his father's voice carried the weight of the past. "It all started with your grandfather's greatest action" Tiger strode near and say on the chair beside the bed, "Your grandfather, was a brigadier, had once stood tall in the army, respected and admired by everyone. Everything was going fine until one day when he came home desperate and panicked. He urged us all to leave the house immediately telling that some people will come looking for him and they might harm us. Actually he was betrayed by his own trustworthy colleagues