The next day, Vincent knocks on his mother's bedroom door."Who is it?" Veronica asked."It's me," Vincent replied.Recognising her son's voice, Veronica permitted Vincent to enter."You don't usually come to meet me this early in the morning," Veronica said, yawing and stretching her arms out."That's because today is different," Vincent replied."Really? How is today different? You have a surprise for me?" Veronica questioned."Sort of. I guess you can call it that. Today you are starting your new job at Mr Khalid's company." Vincent informed his mother."What?!" Veronica got up from bed and waited on her son to say it was all just a joke."No. I'm turning down the offer," she added."I will only have my peace of mind when you go for this job. And besides, being among other people to me means that you are safe because why would anything bad happen while others are present and watching?" Vincent walked into his mother's bedroom."Vincent I don't want that job. I will feel much better
The next day while Veronica was delivering Mr Khalid some files, she heard some of the employees whispering and noticed it was about her when her eyes caught their glances at her."She's married. That's even worse. I just hope her husband doesn't find out after today." someone said."I feel very bad for her. The poor lady seemed to be so absent-minded about it yesterday." the lady who had shown Veronica around on the previous day said."What's that all about?" Jared asked the same lady after Veronica had walked passed them.The lady hissed and walked away without saying a word to Jared whose worries were quickly growing with the odd whispers.Should he call Vincent now?No.Not when he isn't certain that there is danger. He couldn't just make Vincent come here for nothing.Veronica went into Mr Khalid's office nonetheless and that was when someone next to Jared taps Jared."Don't worry about it. The lady will be fine." the guy next to Jared said."I don't get it. Was she in danger bef
Vincent squatted down in front of Mr Khalid and held him by the back of the neck."People like you do not deserve a second chance at life." Vincent clenched his teeth and started banging Mr Khalid's head against the walk.It was at that moment, his mother broke."Vincent stop! Please stop! His mother screamed.Vincent felt weak all of a sudden and he let go of Mr Khalid, moving and getting up right after.Half of Mr Khalid's face was covered in blood and Vincent had blood stains on his palms, fists, and on his white shirt."You can't be a murderer Vincent. Please just stop it. I can't see you behind bars as well. Your father is in jail. I don't have anyone else in this world." Veronica cried and covered her face with both of her hands.Vincent went to his mother and held her close to himself in an embrace.Stroking her hair, Vincent said to his mother in a calm voice, "It's okay. I'm here now. I'll protect you. Shhh... Please stop crying.""Vincent I'm sorry. I'm so sorry...""What ar
Vincent snatched the phone out of Mr Khalid's hand and deleted the video then smashed the phone against the wall."I'm sure you were using that against my mother. That's why she let you close to her. Don't ever repeat this mistake or even think of repeating it with my mother or any other woman out there!" Vincent warned Mr Khalid and stepped away from him."I feel sorry for the woman who married you," Vincent added."Bastard! Your mother is nothing but a whore! I have seen her fully naked and I have caressed every part of her body!" Mr Khalid hoped to get into Vincent's head with his cruel words but it didn't work.Vincent stood his ground next to his mother and didn't dare to lay another finger on Mr Khalid because he knew that if he did it again, he wouldn't stop until Khalid was finally dead.Security barged into the office, revealing the faces of people standing and eavesdropping at the other side of the door.It was only during that moment that Vincent and his mother realized tha
For Mr Khalid to save his fortune from downfall, there are containers containing various drugs that would be arriving at their warehouse by night time.Ferdinand had been put in charge of making sure those containers arrive safely but the sudden admission of his father into the hospital has stopped him from showing up and has resulted in the drivers handling the issues themselves.Vincent had to keep the operation hush and therefore there was only one person who he could trust with the job without getting himself exposed. That one person was Jared.While Vincent stayed some distance away from the city's border after arriving, Jared went ahead in a different car to make sure that those drugs don't make it across."Be careful and make sure you come back alive." those were the last words that left Vincent's mouth for Jared before he ended the call."Don't worry. I will not disappoint." Jared started, pulling a mask over his face. The mask was like that of an armed robber. It only reveale
Vincent emerged from his car and stood before a fancy hotel. He checked his wristwatch, he was three minutes early.He proceeded to enter and request a particular room. It was Kate who invited him there and somehow he knew what it was she wanted as he made sure to bring a suitcase with him.After getting the room key, Vincent was shown the way to the room and went ahead to knock on the door."Who's there?" he heard Kate's voice from the other side of the door. It was late at night."It's Vincent." "Come in," Kate told him.Vincent opened the door and went inside, making sure to close it behind himself.He found Kate on the bed and in nothing but transparent lingerie. The same one that she used to take pictures of his unconscious body and herself in bed to send to Tasha.Seeing her in that lingerie irritated him and her next words were like a slap to his face."You remember it don't you?" Kate slowly left the bed, walking up to Vincent she said, "The same lingerie I wore on the day I
Kate burst out laughing. "How... Unforeseen. Are you that jealous of me? Vincent claims to love you and yet he chose to be with me.""Why should I be jealous? Vincent is still my boyfriend." Tasha smirked."So you're delusional too? Okay, let me bring your sense back to reality." Kate tried to adjust herself on the chair but failed. Tasha chuckled at her failed attempt but Kate ignored it because she believed the truth would smack Tasha back into her senses."Vincent never loved you. He wanted to break up with you but your damn coma didn't let him do it on time so we dated while you were deep asleep. How did you feel when he broke up with you? I wish I were there to watch you cry for the man you were tripping for." Kate examined Tasha's face for her reaction but didn't get what she was looking for.It was now Tasha's turn to laugh and she made sure to do it hard."Seriously? Is that what you believe? You are so fucking stupid! How do you think your false words can hurt me?""It's not
Ferdinand angrily flung his phone to the side. It landed on the sofa next to him in their living room and he ran his fingers through his hair in frustration, scratching his hair fast and repeatedly."Any luck yet?" José asked Ferdinand while climbing down the stairs with his phone in hand.For two days now the brothers have been trying the same phone number. Kate's phone number."Where did she suddenly disappear to? We know that the last person she went to was Vincent. If she truly went where she last said she did." Ferdinand stated."Call him and ask them. Let's try to find this out. Kate may be a party freak but has never stayed out for more than a day." José said to Ferdinand.Ferdinand took his phone from on top of the sofa and dialled Vincent's number.After a while of listening to his phone ring, it came to an end without an answer but then Ferdinand got called back. He answered it immediately."Sorry, I didn't get to my phone on time." Vincent apologized."I called about my sis
Time seemed to pass slowly as they waited, each minute feeling like an eternity. Vincent's mind was flooded with memories of his time with Chloe, all the moments they had shared and the bond they had formed. He couldn't imagine a world without her.Finally, after what felt like hours, the doors to the emergency room swung open, and a doctor stepped out, still in his scrubs. Vincent stood up, his heart pounding in his chest."How is she? Is she going to be okay?" Vincent asked, his voice filled with desperation.The doctor's face softened as he looked at Vincent. "She's stable now," he said, his tone reassuring. "The bullet narrowly missed any vital organs. She's going to need surgery to remove it, but she's strong, and we expect her to make a full recovery."Relief washed over Vincent, the weight lifting off his shoulders. He thanked the doctor profusely, gratitude filling his eyes. They were given permission to see Chloe, but only one person at a time, due to limited visiting hours.
With that, Vincent and Carlos laid out the plan, assigning each person a specific role to play. They spent hours going over every detail, making sure to account for any possible scenario.With everyone ready and committed, they began to execute the plan to bring down Mr. X. It was dangerous, and they knew they could be risking their lives, but they were determined to see justice served.Days turned into weeks as they worked tirelessly to gather information and plan their attack. And finally, the day came when they made their first move.As they landed at the airport, Vincent could feel the adrenaline coursing through his veins. This was it. It was time to face his demons.They made their way to the hotel where they had arranged to meet with Mr. X. Carlos had already set up the meeting, and they had a few hours to prepare themselves.Vincent took the time to meditate and clear his mind. He went over every detail of the plan in his head, making sure that he had covered all the bases.As
Vincent stepped out of his bedroom with Carlos. He could see everyone else was in a waiting position in the living room.When they saw him, they stood up straight, physically loosening up but Vincent knew that they were very tensed up on the inside."It became OUR fight since we all became a family. So if what you're about to say is that you're going to do this alone, that ain't gonna happen." Chloe said before Vincent could breathe a word out."I wasn't going to say that," Vincent told her."Oh." Chloe stepped back, "That's good then.""So, what are we going to do, Dad?" Eli asked Vincent.Vincent looked through his family consisting of his ex-wife Tasha, his wife Chloe, his daughter Lily, and his two sons Samuel and Eli."I will be appointing you roles to play in taking down Mr. X based on each of your strengths," Vincent said."Mr Carlos here has given us an opportunity. He is the highest shareholder in Mr X's companies and his plan is to go from eighty to a hundred per cent. We wi
Frustrated and seething with anger, Mr. X clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. It was inconceivable that his target had slipped through his fingers, escaping to an unknown destination by taking a flight. "How could this have happened?!" Mr X shouted, furious.He had meticulously planned every step, leaving no room for error. And yet, his meticulously laid-out trap had been shattered in an instant.Mr X's mind raced, desperately trying to piece together where his quarry could be headed. His heart pounded with rage, his blood boiling at the thought of his carefully concocted plans falling apart. He had invested precious time and resources to ensure that the person who had caused him so much misery would no longer haunt his days, only to watch them vanish into thin air once again.He paced, his footsteps echoing. Anger twisted his features, causing his clenched jaw to tremble with rage. He couldn't shake the image of his adversary slipping away.The feeling of
Chloe and the others managed to get Vincent to the hospital in time. He underwent emergency surgery and fortunately, the doctors were able to save his life.Chloe stayed by Vincent's side the whole time after the surgery, praying for his recovery. When he eventually woke up, she couldn't contain her happiness and tears streamed down her face."I thought I'd lost you," Chloe said, holding Vincent's hand tightly.Vincent smiled weakly and replied, "I'm not going anywhere."Chloe smiled and hugged him, grateful for his safety and their love for each other. That was a narrow escape from death and it scared the hell out of everyone."Where is everyone else?" Vincent asked, slightly scared that something bad might have happened to someone else as well."They are all okay. I will get them here." Chloe said as she gently slid her hand away from Vincent's hand and placed a gentle kiss on his forehead.Chloe left the room and when she returned, Tasha, Lily, Samuel, and Eli walked in after her.
The meeting took place on the outskirts of town in the same warehouse where Eli, Tasha, Lily, and Samuel were being held."I'm sure you're wondering why I wanted to meet with you," Mr. X said, his voice smooth as silk but his eyes sharp and deceiving."I can't imagine it's for a pleasant conversation," Vincent replied, his eyes fixed on Mr. X as if insulting his brain."You're right," Mr. X said, a smirk crossing his face. "I want to make you pay for what you've done to me. You've cost me everything, and now it's time for me to get my revenge."Vincent knew that he was in trouble. He could see the anger and hatred in Mr. X's eyes, and he knew that he needed to get out of there as soon as possible but he couldn't do so without those being held there by Mr X.Mr. X approached him, a knife glinting in his hand. "You should have known better than to cross me," he hissed.Vincent could feel his heart pounding in his chest as Mr X brought the knife down. But before it could make contact, Mr
"Eli! Come on man! Slow down!" Samuel shouted.Eli stopped walking when he was sure that he was far enough from Vincent and Samuel stopped to catch his breath beside Eli."Why did you follow me?" Eli asked Samuel."We are best friends. That's the dumbest question I've ever heard." Vincent replied."Not in this case, Samuel. I want to be alone." Eli stated firmly."Then we can be alone together." Samuel placed his hand on Eli's shoulder but Eli shrugged it off and turned his head to Samuel."I don't get it, Samuel. Don't you have any brain? Are you stupid or something? I fucking ruined your life by taking the place that was meant to be yours and yet you're following me to make sure I'm alright?! Why?! Are you not capable of hate? You think you're so perfect don't you?!" Eli shouted angrily."I don't hate you, Eli. You were just a kid. And I don't think I'm perfect. I've made mistakes too. I just want to help you because you're my friend." Samuel said calmly.Eli sighed and wiped his te
After calling the police on Mr. X and he got arrested, Vincent, Chloe, Samuel, Eli, and Lily, believed that it was a great win for them.They all needed someplace to stay for the night and no longer caring about what her mother thought or might do, Lily volunteered her home."Are you sure it's fine if we stay here for the night?" Vincent asked Lily, "We didn't exactly speak to your mother about it." he added."She never cared about me so why should I care what she thinks of my choices? She spent all her life searching for her missing son and neglecting me." Lily replied, "She never once called me since I left. probably never noticed in the first place."Vincent stayed quiet and allowed Lily to lead the rest of them into the house.Vincent's phone started to ring and his wife, Chloe, wanted to stay back and know what the phone call was all about."Who is it?" Chloe asked."Someone from work," Vincent answered and picked up the call. He rushed outside the house while speaking, "Hello?"
"Vincent, what was that all about?" Chloe asked after following Vincent to their bedroom.Vincent paced left and right in the bedroom, thinking of what to do now."We can't let them go through with whatever they are planning to do," Vincent said."Go through with what? Can you stop and explain what's going on to me? Vincent please!" Chloe demanded."I heard you mentioned Mr. X. What's going on?!" Chloe asked again.Vincent looked at Chloe with eyes filled with sadness, "It's Samuel. Eli's best friend.""What about him?" Chloe asked."I think... He might just be my son and Eli isn't." Vincent replied."What?! How come? If Eli isn't our son then who are his real parents? How did all this happen?" Chloe panicked."That's something I'm yet to figure out. I know that Kate left her child with me and there was certainly no interval where anyone must have switched Eli. Could it be that the baby at that time wasn't Kate's? She just pretended to have abandoned her child?" Vincent thought deeper