❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Charles walked to the sitting room, clutching a mug. He walked towards the couches and sat down beside Peyton on the couch. “I guess you are enjoying the film?” Charles said as he gazed at the television screen. “Yes, we are. What kept you so long?” Peyton said after she managed to take her gaze off the television screen. “The food was so hot, so I had to wait for it to get cold before eating,” Charles said and sipped his tea. “I guessed as much,” Peyton said. “Margaret, how are you?” Charles said and gazed at Margaret’s face. “I am fine, sir,” Margaret said with a smile. “Good. Peyton, granny called me today’s afternoon,” Charles said, and gazed at Peyton’s face. “You mean my mum?” Peyton said and took her face off the television screen. “Yes…,” Charles said. “What did she say?” Peyton said. “She said she had tried your mobile phone number several times but she couldn’t contact you, so she acceded to calling me. “D
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Margaret was the first to wake up. She stood up from the bed and wore a pair of slippers. “Thank you Jesus for a bright day,” Margaret said, and walked towards the entryway. She walked slowly to the bathroom and brushed her teeth. “Good morning, Luca,” Margaret said when she got to the sitting room. “Good morning, Margaret; how was the night?” Luca said. “It was fine. You went to sleep too early last night; what happened to you?” Margaret said. “I was feeling a headache, so I had to sleep early. Maybe I can get over the headache,” Luca said as he gazed at Margaret’s face. “I am so sorry; I hope you are relieved now?” Margaret said. “Yes; thank you very much,” Luca said and stood up from the couch. “You are welcome. Where are you heading to?” Margaret said and glimpsed at Peyton as she walked towards the sitting room. “I want to brush my teeth. Good morning, mum,” Luca said as soon as he saw Peyton. “P
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Long live the king of California!!” the crowd said as soon as King Rehoboth stepped his feet into the inner chamber; beside king Rehoboth were his driver, Gavin, and his chiefs. “Thank you very much, my wonderful people,” King Rehoboth said, and walked to the center of the inner chamber. “You look wonderful in your regalia, our king!” Mia said. “Yes!!” the crowd chorused with a smile. “Thank you for the compliment. I hope we are all set for the feast?” King Rehoboth said. “Yes, we are set!” the crowd said. “I can see that; please, sit down comfortably,” king Rehoboth said and waited for the crowd to sit down, he then continued, “I am so happy with the great number of people present here today. Though we didn’t make use of the media, I can say the news got to everyone. A round of applause for yourselves!” The crowd clapped their hands and gazed at King Rehoboth’s face. I will be going to my seat now while one of my c
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ The crowd clapped their hands with smiles and gazed at Alfred the more. “I never believed I could visit the Lord of the Moon. I had read from a historical book and I had wanted to visit the Lord of the Moon, but I didn’t just have what it took to visit him. But when I disclosed everything to our mighty king, he accepted my plans wholeheartedly and appointed other people to accompany me to the half moon. A round of applause for king Rehoboth!” Alfred said. The crowd clapped and Alfred said, “It’s okay, people! We have a wonderful king. We journeyed to the half moon together, faced the odds and we were able to succeed; so team work is the best!” “Yes, it is!!” the crowd chorused. “Everything I read about the Lord of the moon is true; he is benevolent and funny. The Lord of the Moon imparted us and we are back to transform our land!” Alfred said and paused to look at the crowd’s reactions. “We are set!!” the crowd c
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Before Cooper got to his seat, the crowd began to troop out of the inner chamber. “I guess you’ve seen what I told you hitherto?” Jeremy said as they walked out of the inner chamber. “I never believed what you said was real. So, Sarah now has mysterious power?” Charles said. “I was there on the day the saviors arrived from the adventure. Could you believe Sarah used her power and we all disappeared into King Rehoboth’s palace?” Jeremy said. “Really? We are in a great problem…,” Charles said. “What do you mean, boss?” Jeremy said. “There is no need to worry; I will disclose everything at our hideout. “Alright, boss,” Jeremy said. Charles and Jeremy entered the car. Charles started the car, he acceded to a speed and the car moved away. The interior part of the car was silent, until Jeremy broke the silence, “I will drop here, boss,” Jeremy said. “Alright…,” Charles stopped the car beside a small kiosk and said, “It
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Everything is fine. Would you have a chance in the evening?” Charles said. “I have a tight schedule today,” professor MacPherson said. “We have important things to discuss at our hideout and your presence would be appreciated,” Charles said. “Important things? Why can’t we discuss it now?” professor MacPherson said. “We can’t discuss it on the phone. Besides, we need privacy,” Charles said as soon as Peyton sat down beside him on the couch. “Privacy?” Peyton said. “Who just talked?” professor MacPherson said. “You don’t have to worry. Will you come over in the evening?” Charles said and gazed at the television screen. “Yes, I will,” professor MacPherson said. “Alright; we will be in anticipation. Goodbye…,” Charles said and cut the call. “And who was that?” Peyton said. “How does that concern you? Besides, is that how to greet one’s husband?” Charles said with a glare. Peyton held Charles’ hand and said, “The
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It was a windy evening, Professor MacPherson drove to the hideout situated in a non-residential part of California after Mason had alighted from the car. When Professor MacPherson was closer to the hideout, he parked his car, alighted from the vehicle and walked towards the entryway. “Good evening, professor MacPherson,” the gangsters chorused. “Good evening, guys,” professor MacPherson said and stood in-between Charles and Dickson. “I hope you had a nice day?” Charles said. “I should have, but it was strenuous due to my tight schedule,” professor MacPherson said and gazed at Charles’ face. “I am so sorry about that, professor MacPherson,” Charles said. “Thank you very much. What is that thing we couldn’t discuss on the phone?” Professor MacPherson said with curiosity. Charles smiled and said, “Have you heard about the return of the saviors?” “The return of the saviors? I haven’t heard anything of suc
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It was exactly 6:10 pm. Professor MacPherson parked his car in front of his house. He clutched his briefcase and walked slowly towards the entryway. When he got to the entryway, he knocked on the door. “Hold on; I am coming,” Charlotte said as she walked towards the entryway. She opened the door and said, “Welcome, professor.” “Thank you very much, Charlotte,” professor MacPherson said. “Please, come in,” Charlotte said and collected the briefcase professor MacPherson was clutching. Charlotte closed the door and the twosome walked towards the couches. When they were closer to the couches, Charlotte said, “Sit down while I take this briefcase to the bed chamber.” “Thank you very much, Charlotte,” professor MacPherson said, and Charlotte walked away, clutching the briefcase. Soon, Charlotte returned to the sitting room, clutching a mug. She moved closer to the refrigerator, opened it and took out a bottleful of