Xander and Eric soon drove all the way from the airport straight to Mr James' place. While they drove, Xander imagined different scenarios that were likely to ensue between him and Mr James, none of which ended well.Eric sat quietly too contemplating on his own issues and Xander knew that Lady Willow would be the biggest one of them. One way or the other each of them had issues that bothered them and as they drove to that mansion of Mr James, they ceased this opportunity to sit quietly in reflection.The car soon pulled over at the mansion. Both Xander and Eric got down and walked purposely up to the house. Xander landed a knock on the door and they waited. They didn't have to wait for long though, the door soon opened revealing Alfred the servant."Good day Mr Xander." He greeted politely. "It's been quite a while." "Yes Alfred." Xander replied. "I'm here to see Mr James.""I'm sorry Mr Xander, Mr James had travelled but Miss Lina is in."Xander's attention was piqued at once at Al
Xander was horrified at what Lina had proposed. He was even surprised that Lina had proposed such an ideal to begin with."You want me to serve as a bodyguard to your father?" Xander asked carefully as if he wanted Lina to confirm her words or as if he wanted to confirm whether he had heard her correctly."Not as his immediate personal guard but as his protector." Lina explained quickly."Even with that, you know it's hard for me to accept that, Lina." Xander complained. "Besides, what makes you think Mr James will come to terms with this? We despise each other!" It was true what Xander had said. The enmity between the two of them was something that was clear and obvious to the sight of any who would care to study them. Try as much as he could, Xander could not begin to phantom why Lina would think that he, Xander would be up to this task.Xander loved Lina, that was true. He loved her with every molecule of his body but what Lina was asking was simply little too much coming from eve
Immediately he entered the store, Xander made his way straight to the clothes rack where he would get himself some clothes. As he began to go through the available clothes on display, Xander noticed that the people who were shopping close by had stopped and were staring at him quietly."What?" Xander asked, unable to keep up with the stare he was receiving. This prompted the shoppers to return to their shopping and then hurry to leave his side.Xander turned and went back to his shopping. He had a huge basket with him and all the items he picked were dropped into the basket he carried with him. Xander continued thus until he realized that someone else interrupted him."Are you going to pay for all that Mister?" The voice asked behind and Xander turned to see a man whom he assumed to be the store owner. The man looked at Xander with a frown on his face and his hands crossed over his chest. "You have enough to pay for all that?" The man demanded again."Yes of course I have enough to pa
Xander waited patiently for the officers to finish picking up their jaws from the floor. The officers returned their gifts to him and Xander could still see the look of apprehension crossed on their faces."How is this possible?" One of the officers asked. "How did you come about this amount of money?" Xander shrugged casually. "Will you even believe me if I tell you?" He asked. "Moments ago this man.. " he indicated the store owner. "...was about to throw me out of his store simply because he judged by my personal appearance that I have nothing.""Answer the question you wretched beggar." The store owner snapped at Xander angrily.Xander knew already that to explain was in vain so he shrugged and gave the police a number to call. The police officers wasted no time and dialled this number. The phone rang for a while before it was picked.Xander could not hear what was communicated at the other end but he saw the shock registering on the officer's face as he listened attentively to wh
Xander's heart sank when he saw Sebastian twirling the ring in his finger with a look of triumph on his face. "You've met the end of the road Xander." Sebastian said proudly. "There's no getting out of this one for you. You're done."Xander felt trapped and cornered and immediately began to look for ways to get free out of the trap he was caught up in. No matter how hard he searched, Xander could not find a way out. Sebastian had the ring, his only source of power and with the ring under Sebastian's control that meant that the dragon group had finally had their way. Xander had lost.Just then the thoughts of the unknown weapon resurfaced and Xander decided to play this as his last card and final resort."The ring won't do you much good. I have the weapon." Xander said, hoping against hope for his threat to be heeded but Sebastian only laughed."Did you hear me say you won't be leaving this place alive? I intend to keep that promise Xander. And besides, with the ring in my possession,
Xander gave his word and he intended to see it through to the latter. He would not disappoint Lina. Sebastian was arrested again, taken under custody and Xander suspected that he would be seeing the former mayor sometime soon. Again..After the rescue, Xander was able to retrieve his ring from Sebastian and as he made his way to Mr James' house, Xander could not stop pondering on the new revelation he had received. Sebastian had taken the ring from him but instead of what Xander dreaded, the ring had completely shut down on Sebastian as Sebastian could not use it. Perhaps this was what the ring would do if it fell in the hand of Tobias, the leader of the dragon group. If that would be the case, then Xander had nothing to worry about. Or so he thought.Xander returned to Mr James Mansion with Mr James and Lina. Immediately they got back, Lina excused herself, saying she needed to leave and ease herself but Xander knew that what she really wanted was for Xander to have some time with Mr
Just as he planned, Xander began making plans to get himself a house where he'll move in permanently. At present he was still living with Mr James and Lina. Xander was at Mr James' that afternoon when he was told that he had a visitor. He came out of the library and into the living room where he was told the visitor was waiting. When he got out, Xander saw a man waiting in the living room. The man was a total stranger to Xander, he appeared to be in his early twenties and he dressed smartly in a well ironed shirt over trousers and corporate dress shoes.The man's eyes followed Xander when he saw Xander approaching. "Doctor Xander?" He asked."Yes it is I." Xander replied, realization dawning on him finally that this man must be from the man whom he healed on his trip to the Crested Butte. Only that man would identify him as Doctor Xander.When Xander had answered, the man reached into his pocket and brought out an envelope which he handed to Xander. "I was instructed to deliver this t
Lady Willow's presence was a big shock for Xander. The woman seemed to have appeared out of thin air but the actual truth was that Lady Willow was already seated in that cafe even before Xander arrived. The vengeful woman was on the path of vengeance and she had resolved to spy on Xander lately, following him up like a plague. She normally sat here at the cafe which was close to Mr James' mansion, watching carefully and gathering information. Eric was equally surprised at the appearance of his mother. Eric wasn't so afraid of his mother at present but still, Lady Willow was one to command fear and awe at the hearts of her rivals. "This is what you've been up to?" Lady Willow asked, her eyes focused on her son with disgust and contempt. "You fat useless oaf! This is what you've chosen? To turn your back against your family?!" She almost screamed her words, sending spit over the entire table and drawing the attention of the people present. "I'm not a child any more." Eric replied hot