It was night in the City of Los Angeles, Erica had just left the hotel heading home after a long day. She couldn't deny how stressed she was and how much her body aches her.
"Oh damnit I think I'm beginning to wish I had a super power" she groaned lowly.
"I wouldn't waste my time to take steps instead I'd rather fly home.. but come to think of it, wouldn't it be stress to?" she thought and stood where she was with her head low to thinking but then passerby around stared at her wondering if she was okay.
"Arrgh.. I forgot taxi existed" She screamed and threw her head up making her hair go all over her face creating a mess. “Pft!” she clicked her tongue and ran her hands through her hair, as far as she could see she was okay even if she is seeing people around stare at her like she was a mad person.
"Uh.. I'm sorry" she whispered and rushed to stop a coming cab.
In no time she went in and laid on the chair at the back seat immediately after releasing a heavy sigh and groaned aloud.
"SunLilly's road please" she managed to say to the cab man and he drove off.
Today was the first day she had been so stressed out, even though she works as a waitress in the hotel bar.. today turned out to be so stressful probably because there were too much customers unlike before and at the same time she does the work of a room service.
She shut her eyes slowly to think of herself a little,
Was she wrong about the decision she made then? because of what she chose her parents left her and before then they always said she was good for nothing.
Every little thing she does to please them doesn't get appreciated, Even in school then whenever she gets a second or third position she would still be scolded and punished by her dad, he stopped sponsoring her school fees for a term and she raised the money herself, Her Mom?
She couldn't say anything but let her husband have his way and that's what made Erica hate her the more , those time she needed her Mom to defend her she wouldn't do anything but let her husband and on the other hand, her elder sister Jemma didn’t say a word too, Since Jemma had more interest in education..her parents focused more on her.
And since Erica couldn’t get the family she wanted she left to live her life and her family and the other hand left her. She couldn’t further her educations so she stopped at her high school level and worked in Restaurants, malls, boutiques and all that just to raise money for her feeding and shelter, but within the past week she left New York for Los Angeles so she can be far from her so called family. She didn’t bother herself about having a friend nor a boyfriend…not after what her Ex boyfriend Ronald did to her.
Her family discriminated her enough and that made her have no single friend but she got used to it so presently, she knows no one in Los Angeles but herself alone.
Luckily enough for her she got the Job of a waitress in one of the top hotels in the City and earns so well
A lot of thought ran through her head, she wondered what it would look like if she eventually went to college, could she probably be working In the big company or own her own company?.
she wouldn't be so stressed would she?
Erica shook her head and shrugged her head, “Whatever it's has happened already life goes on” she said to herself lowly and drifted off to sleep.
Few minutes later the cab pulled to a halt before her apartment. “ma’am you’re home” the cab man said but Erica had already gone to sleep. He repeated himself but the same thing there was no reply from her then he turned back to check up on her himself and found out she was asleep.
“Miss” he called lowly tapping her shoulder and slowly brought her back to reality..
She jerked back up to see she had already arrived at her house and then she yawned stylishly. “ I am really sorry I slept off, here’s your pay” she said to the cab man and paid for her ride before she walked down the car.
Erica tiredly dragged her feet into the compound, so good enough for her she had been able to rent an apartment, She has no neighbor to disturb her, she lives alone in her house and with that she stepped into her house and turned on the light switch, without hesitation she fell on her couch with a loud sigh.
“oh goodness!!” she yelled out tiredly doubting she would get up again for the day.
Just as she thought, she didn’t get up again but slept off on the couch..
MEANWHILE, AT THE MAYNARD’S HEADQUARTERS
In this building, all the families of Mr Maynard, Mr Bertram father meets here, to have good time together, eat and chat, talk business and make plans, carry out their plans too and many other things but most of the things done in here are dark and secret to the public, activities carried out here the most needs no one else involved but the family alone and the family men.
Mr Bertram had just walked down his car walking into the building with his men behind him, all the security men around saw him and bowed their head in greetings.
“Which way?” He asked Raymond his personal assistant.
“He is in the lobby room Sir “ Raymond replied with a slight bow and led the way to the main entrance.
This is it, Mr Bertram had left his mansion to come see his father, he heard his dad had been going through a lot especially from the Black Titans his rival clan. There had been some attack of recent but his father men were so strong and skilled to not get hurt but in some cases those idiots escape before they get caught.
Mr Bertram walked in majestically into the building, He tagged behind Raymond till they made their way to the lobby.
He had a thought immediately, he knew his dad goes to the lobby when he means business so what could probably be popping now?.
And in no time, he arrived.
“Where are the rest? “ Mr Bertram could hear his dad growl
“We were only able to get this one sir, the rest of them escaped… we are sorry sir” a male voice was heard.
“And this one fish isn’t saying a word, not bad.. your loyalty is gonna send you to your grave, I’m not sure you might even get a befitting burial “ Mr Maynard replied and picked up the silent pistol gun smiling at it.
“I’ll ask you this the last time…where are the rest of you hiding? “ he demanded as he took slow steps to the guy that was already beaten black and blue, his hands and body were tied up to a metal chair but still with it all he is refusing to speak up.
He shook his head refusing to open up his mouth.
“I won’t let you know, just be prepared.. the same way you made my Boss lose his woman is the same way you’d lose yours “ he spat out and then Mr Bertram had just walked in.
He stood by the entrance, the room had a little light in it but he heard their conversation before he went in.
Mr Maynard turned to the door and saw his son then sighed. “at the right time.. I was just wondering what to to this punk “ he said and stepped back as Mr Bertram pulled him to a hug.
“So what’s up with him.. I heard his last words” Mr Bertram said staring at the figure before him
“he doesn’t look human again though “ he scoffed and then his dad got himself a stick of cigarette.
“he thinks I killed Nolan’s Wife or should I say side chick.. I wished I did though” his dad laughed and passed the gun to Mr Bertram and he took it with delight.
“so what do we do to him?” he asked and ran his eyes through his body.
The guy seated glared at them with a death look, “looks like you have a death wish” Mr Bertram laughed and pulled the trigger at his knees.
“Argh!! Fuck!!!!” the guy yelled out in pain, Mr Maynard went to get another gun and pointed it at him.
“You want it this way so get it” he replied and pulled the trigger at the other knee.
His screams sounded like a beautiful music track in their ears, they laughed out immediately and this time Mr Bertram walked to him and pointed the gun straight to his forehead.
“for the last time..where are the rest of you?” Mr Bertram glared into his eyes but the guy remained mute groaning in pain, sweats were all over his body and at the same time blood was all over his body.
“see you can leave his clan and join mine, live happily like everyone here..your family gets a good life.. just if you answer my question” Mr Maynard said softly to him but the guy said nothing then Mr Maynard sighed.
“Okay not bad..I see you don’t want to live” Mr Maynard chuckled and pulled another trigger at his feet.
Immediately he screamed out and Bertram threw a punch at his face angrily. He gripped his neck collar and pulled him more closer throwing another punch at his face, at this time the guy looked lifeless and then Bertram walked away to his dad clenching his fist.
Mr Maynard then raised the gun at him and slowly placed his hands on the trigger smirking at the poor guy.
“any last words?” he smiled but wasn’t given a reply.
“okay i—” Mr Maynard trailed off. The guy cut his words short immediately.
“Okay ok I will speak up.. Mr Nolan sent me here with two of his men, the others escaped and he is planning on sending another gang by tomorrow to attack Bertram’s company and staffs, he would send them to sneak in at night time through the emergency exit and—” Mr Maynard cut him short raising his hands in the air.
“I see and I understand perfectly.. you’re too good you know but you’re not loyal” He said into his eyes coldly.
The poor guy raised brows at his statement, Mr Maynard took slow steps to him with a smirk. “Not loyal, you went against your clan instead of you to die for it..wow” he laughed
“But I already told you what you wanted” The guy screamed out shaking on his seat.
“I know that but go to sleep” Mr Maynard whispered and pulled the trigger straight to his forehead and watched his head fall low.
He released a sigh then took out his cigarette stick shaking his head at him “clean this mess up” he ordered and turned to his son Bertram.
“ we’ve heard him clearly father, next is the plan right?” He asked him
“ I’d work on that don’t worry, leave it to me” Mr Maynard said rubbing his son shoulder.
Mr Bertram sighed lowly and replied “ Dad you’re not getting any younger, you should step down a little” he Said lowly and his dad laughed walking away.
“I know son believe me..why should I when there’s no one I’d pass it onto, you’re a business man and your son?” he raised his brows at him.
Mr Bertram paused, that’s true..he hasn’t heard from Aurelio yet.
“Aurelio…where could he be? The last time we spoke he was at the company” Mr Bertram replied.
“So what could he be doing now?” Maynard folded his hands
“probably reviewing today progress..right?” Mr Bertram paused
Meanwhile, AT AURELIO’S MANSION
Aurelio laid on his King sized bed with his chest opened and his arms apart. He had left the company like 6 hours ago and didn’t inform his Dad knowing the consequences.
A hand slowly moved on his thighs going beneath his towels and slowly took off his towel making him release a soft moan.
“How do you want it honey?” a female voice was heard seductively
He had invited a sex worker to his room for no reason and his dad mustn’t find out.
“ How do you think I do?”
Aurelio wasn’t disturbed a little, no maids came knocking by his door, not a single person and that was how he wanted it.All by himself… Just then the lady hands slid under his towel to grab something strong and erected,He released a soft moan immediately and shut his eyes in pleasure while she crawled over him and took off his towels staring in bewilderment at his erected cock.“ Daddy… .” She was already drooling over the size and immediately covered her mouth in it. AT THE MAYNARD’S HEADQUARTERSMr Maynard didn’t hear any reasonable reply about his grandson whereabouts.Mr Bertram thought of it then called Sasha, one of his employees he had left in the hands of his son Aurelio.She answered the call immediately and spoke up.“ Mr Bertram, good evening Sir “ her voice came up“ evening Sasha, is Aurelio there with you? “ he asked immediately and she cleared her throat.“ I’m really so sorry Sir, he had left for like hours ago, I’m sorry I couldn’t make him stay like you
Aurelio clenched his fist with anger clearly shown on his face.His fist were clenched tightly and he glowered at Aryan before him.“ Shouldn’t you be tired of glaring at me?” Aryan laughed and scoffed folding his hands as he pulled them to his chest.“ Aryan, it really is good to see you, don’t you think showing up your ugly face is a bad idea. It should be a crime don’t you think?” Aurelio asked him and Aryan laughed out“ Even if it is, it would not be my first time committing a crime and you know me too well Aurelio “ Aryan said and a guy beside him laughed at Aurelio getting him more pissed off.“ Honestly if there’s anything I want to do now it would be to slap you, like a real good one” Aurelio said trying to hold his anger and then Aryan laughed out like a mad man clapping his hands.Aurelio rolled his eyes finding nothing funny and then Aryan took slow steps to him.“ You want to slap me?” he asked like he was and Aurelio rolled his eyes.“ I would love to do that but don’t y
Aurelio felt like his parents don’t want to give him what he wants. He stared at his father with a blank expression and stood in akimbo, placing his hands on his waist then he let his head low shaking it slowly. “Are you both having a pity on me or what?” he asked no one in particular and got no response from them.They only looked at him with a blank look too and his Grandpa Mr Maynard looked away after scoffing.“Dad!!! Talk to grandpa.. probably he is seeing it as a joke, but I am being serious here..I get stomped on everyday because of the both of you, Dad please talk to Grandpa, I know you’ll take orders from him” Aurelio pleaded with his hands together and with a pleading face.“Aurelio, I gave you a position in the company..it suits you so well, like a gentleman” his dad replied“Aurelio? A gentleman?!” his grandpa laughed“ Don’t take it too personal Aurelio.. your dad doesn’t know you ain’t a gentleman, but I as your grandpa know you aren’t one” His grandpa walked to him tapp
Mr Bertram froze his steps by the door immediately and stared at his son with a blank expression on his face.“Are you okay? You sounded like you just saw a ghost” his Father rolled his eyes and Aurelio laughed up lowly.“Pardon me father, I was just so surprised” he replied as he stood up and bowed his head in greetings. His Father released a sigh and walked in further then took his seat on a very comfy couch. Aurelio stared at his father deeply trying to see if he can guess what his father has to say from his facial expression, but he got nothing and then he sat down opposite his father as he picked up the magazine in his hands. “So good morning father, hope you slept well ?” he asked his Father and heard him laugh“ Aurelio, this is unlike you.. just cut it off and be the real you I know” his father chuckled and then a maid walked to him serving him a cup of black coffee.“Thanks” he muttered as she bowed her head low and left.Mr Bertram turned back to look at his son
Aurelio felt like a shock in his heart!What did he just hear? One of his target is engaged already?.Like what the hell??.“Aurelio? Aren’t you happy for me?” Hartley asked him waving at his face and then he shook his head coming back to reality as he gulped down.“ off course I am Hartley , it’s just so shocking to me.. and anyways Congratulations” he faked a smile at her.She returned a smile and turned back to the cake “why do I feel you’re not happy?” She asked him lowly as she took a piece of cake to eat.Aurelio chuckled and picked a glass of wine to sip, he turned to her as he dropped his glass down the table and spoke up.“Like I said, I am still surprised” he replied with a shrug“Do I look like a lady that won’t get engaged?” she asked him as she folded her legs and then he laughed lowly.“Don’t get me wrong Hartley” he replied and then she stood up“Okay, if you say so.. and by the ways, I have a date with him tonight.. I’d be leaving now” she chuckled and picked
Few days later, Aurelio sat on his king sized bed with his legs crossed and a glass of Brandy in his hands.He had a smile on his face, apparently he believes something good is coming.Yes! He had slept with four ladies in the past few days and since then he hasn’t called anyone of them to ask them what’s up. None of them ever knew the reason why he called them to sleep with them.There and then he thought of what Rowan had said“What If they all get pregnant for him at once?” The thought of it made him burst out into laughter“I know who I am.. Aurelio Bertram, they would have to abort the baby and then I pick just one that I want” he shrugged and sipped from his glass with a side smile on his face“Grandpa, father, you both think you’re smarter than I am? Well it would definitely surprise you that I was able to get a lady pregnant” he laughed and got up from his bed and took slow steps to his dressing table to pick up his phone.Aurelio stood in his bathrobe and l
Aurelio had a blank expression on his face, deep down he was boiling up in anger.But should he blame any of them?Aurelio grabbed his bed spread in his hands, squeezing it tightly as he clenched his jaw.The first week is over, what do he do now?He has only next week and he has no single person in mind.Or should he just tell them the reason why he sleeping with them?“That’s absurd!” He clicked his tongue and got up from his bed.A phone call came in immediately.“What now!!” He yelled out angrily and went to reach for his phone.Rowan was the one calling… “what do you have to say now?” he sighed as he answered the call placing his phone on his left ear and placed his right hand on his waist. “Sir how did it go?” Rowan asked him and Aurelio chuckled“it is nothing good, grandpa and father really know it won’t as easy as I thought and now I’m stuck in the middle of nothing” he replied“I am really sorry boss, what do we do now?” he asked him and Aurelio sighed“I have no idea r
Erica had the trays in the trolley as she pushed it along with herself to the elevator.This is actually going to be the first time she would be serving a VIP guest.She don’t know why but she just felt nervous and shaky. “Could it be I’m going to serve a president son? Or millionaire? No a billionaire??” she thought within herself and took a deep sigh as she pushed the button to the 4th floor“ Whoever it would be I need to look good” she smiled and giggled lowly as she cupped her cheeks and then arranged her uniform.It was a short beautifully designed black and white skirt with a white shirt on.She had her name tag on her shirt and then she adjusted that too more properly then stood firm with her head up.“ don’t chicken out Erica, just do your job and leave” she said to herself and then minutes later, the elevator made a ‘ding ding’ sound. The doors went open immediately and just as she made an attempt“ Okay! Let’s get to work now Erica “ she said to herself and ma
Mr Bertram with his wife and the rest of his men. They had killed every of Aryan's men. The house looked very scattered, dead bodies everywhere. “I need to see my son now" Mrs Bertram said as she turned around to make her way back to the room she left.And just as she was few meters away, she Heard another gunshot coming in from the room.“Nooo!!!" Mr Maynard yelled out.She felt her heart skip a beat, Mr Bertram ran into the room immediately and saw Aurelio on the ground, bleeding…Aryan was on the ground with a side weak smile.“You bastard!!" He yelled and took out his gun to shoot Aryan countless times till he got tired of firing bullet at him.He ran to Aurelio and crouched beside him, “What the! It's just my leg dad" Aurelio replied groaning and laughing at the same time.His dad pulled off his shirt and tied it around his leg “And so?" He replied“We need to get you out of here" his mom replied and then Aurelio was carried out of the room down the hallway to the car.Th
Aurelio was stopped outside by two of Aryan's men.Just those two standing by the entrance, “He wants to see me" Aurelio rolled his eyes standing alone outside.He has no doubt about his grandpa plan, it will definitely work out.One of them called Aryan on the phone and after their short conversation, Aurelio heard Aryan say “Bring him in" he replied and ended the call. “Raise your hands up" he ordered Aurelio so he could search him.He rolled his eyes with a sigh and raised his hands both in the air.The guy standing before him started by touching his chest and sides then down to his waist.Aurelio raised his two fingers in the air, giving signal to one of his men with sniper.Immediately he touched his pocket and felt there was a gun there, Aurelio sent his fingers forward and stepped back allowing the sniper guy to do his job.Immediately he pulled the trigger straight at his head, his other colleague was about to take out his gun to shoot Aurelio but Aurelio was so Swift to take
Aryan had been tampering with his family years back and even until the present day.He took away Aurelio's grandma, hurt every member of his family and now he has his mom.Aurelio will never allow him take away the woman that brought him into this world.Erica hands slowly slid down his chest, she was also taken aback by what Aryan had just said.Is it her Lola?“You heard me right? You think I was dumb by keeping quiet all those time?" Aryan scoffed.Erica then slid herself down Aurelio's body, now wasn't the right time for her to be romantic.“You bastard, you think I'll fall for you games?" Aurelio asked him and Aryan laughed.“Do you think this is joke? Hear her yourself!' Aryan yelled at him and just few seconds later, Aurelio heard his mom voice from the other end.“Aurelio, don't listen to him. I'll be fine!!" She hurriedly said before Aryan pulled her away by her hair.She screamed aloud because of the pain, “you bastard!" She yelled back at him and just then Aurelio heard
Erica covered her ears with both of her hands. Her eyes were tightly shut close.She really don't know what to do now..get up and run?Where did the gun shot come from?She smwas about to open her eyes and then she heard another gunshot “Ah!!" She screamed again.“Erica!!" Rowan called out and she dropped her hands down from her ears as she opened her eyes and saw him standing by the door with a pistol gun in his hands.He ran to her immediately and stretched his hands out at her as he pulled her up.“R-r-rowan" she stuttered“You're safe now, I'm here" he replied“Where is Aurelio?" She asked him as she looked down at the ground.Her body was still shaking..“I'm not sure he knows of what is happening now, I'm really sorry I came in late" he apologized“A maid ran to tell me she heard your scream and a gunshot" he continued and she nodded her head.“How are you? Are you hurt anywhere?" He asked immediately as he checked up on her“No, I'm not.. except that my hands are covered in
This rare kind of Joy filled the atmosphere. Aurelio doesn't know if he has ever been this happy.Erica has brought him Joy, and not just him but his family too.“Ohhh my dear! I am gonna be a grandma of twins" Mrs Bertram squealed happily.“Oh dear Erica, you've brought me happiness, this kind of happiness I've been searching for" she said already breaking down into tears.Erica left her seat and went to her as she crossed her hand around her shoulder.“Lola, you shouldn't cry" she said lowly to her"I am just so Happy dearie, how can I pay you” she asked Erica" What? Of course not..I should be the one to ask you that Lola, I am so happy I have you now” Erica said to her and pulled her to a hug.Aurelio was still smiling at the result in his hands, his mind wasn't with Erica or his Mom.Mr Bertram was also looking at the photo." Great news! I am gonna be a great grandfather of twins, can't wait to see my great grandkids” Mr Maynard replied happily." Thus really calls for celebrat
Chapter 48: My baby gender Few weeks LaterAurelio was dressed up in a grey suit and a white long sleeve shirt. He's up again, another beautiful morning.He's got a lot of plan for the day, “Aren't you gonna eat something before leaving?" Erica asked him from behind.He took his last step down the stairs after planting a kiss on her neck.“Neck kisses early in the morning honey?“ " Is there anything wrong with that?“ He replied with a side smile" It's just.. I felt... Uhmm, don't worry “she replied. Aurelio laughed lowly.He understood what she meant.Neck kisses are really one to spice up that moment, and for Erica, she gets turned on after getting lot of kisses on her neck.“I can eat you instead" he replied and walked back to her as he wrapped his hands around her neck and lowered his face to hers to kiss her lips.Erica sucked from his lips gently, her eyes slowly went closed as she moved her lips in perfect synchronization with his.“You should have breakfast then leave for
One big opportunity Aurelio can't afford to miss, he has no idea of what has taken Erica his beloved.But still, he loves her, or should he say the new Erica?A side smile appeared on his face the moment Erica's hands moved to his chest.He clenched his jaws and exhaled lowly “You know what you are doing right?, You'd make me eat you here, right now" he replied with a smirk.Erica's eyes went wide immediately, she folded her lips in and laughed lowly.“Dear future husband, I'm beginning to fear you" she joked and turned around to leave but Aurelio pulled her back by waist to himself.“Honey" he whined with a pout.“To the shooting range!" Erica exclaimed with a finger raised in the air.“Yes ma'am lead the way" Aurelio replied and pulled away bowing his head and stretching his hands to the door.“No, you mean…after you. I don't know how to find my way there and you know” she laughed out and hit his backAurelio stood back up laughing, " Let's go then” he replied and held her hand.An
Aryan was seated in his office with few of his Men with him. "Boss what do we do now? Aurelio already found out and killed your men" One of them said to him. Hearing that made Aryan more angry, He angrily slammed his hands on the desk before him and pushed his seat back. "How dare those bastards! They couldn't supply the information before they died like rats!" he yelled out angrily. Aryan ran his hands through his hair with his jaw clenched, his eyes went to the glass of champagne on the desk. He rolled his eyes immediately and reached for the glass "Stupid champagne!!!" he yelled out and threw the glass to the wall. Everyone around flinched back out of shock, yes they knew he was angry but they weren't expecting it to get to this extent. The glass went to the wall and shattered into pieces, Aryan was still groaning out loud. "Boss I think you should calm down" One of his men said to him "Don't tell that fvcking shit! Do you have an idea of what I'm going through?? And you'r
She was slowly melting at his Dirty words, “Don’t forget I’m pregnant” she managed to say to him with a side smile. “Yeah I won’t, I can’t… It would even help you more” he smirked and leaned forward to her to place a kiss on her lips. MEANWHILE, at the warehouse. Rowan had dealt seriously with Micha to the point that he was already half alive and half dead. His face was already swollen as a result of several punches he got on his face and beatings he got too. He already had a cut on his temple and another on his lips. “Your colleague here is having a good rest now, you could have been in this position, but you kept talking like a tap that can never stop running” Rowan said to him “And that is why you are getting what you’re receiving now” he added as he stepped back to get a whip for himself and another for his other men. They all understood what he was going to do next and then, Ray, who was standing close to Micha pulled him up and ripped off his clothes. Another went to pu