Present DayHendrick walked towards the car where Aiden was waiting just outside the warehouse. The metallic taste of blood lingered in the air, but it was faint. The blood had not been there long but the metallic taste still lingered on Hendrick's tongue. "Boss!" He said bowing his head while waiting for his boss to roll down the window. Aiden saw him and did so. "Progress?""Yes sir. Their leader escaped without a trace. According to the men we captured, he isn't the top boss. More like a lackey like them but on a higher level.""And the main Boss? Anything about him? None yet sir, only one of them has ever seen the big Boss but he is currently unconscious".Aiden sighed, leaning back into his seat. "Damn. We're running out of time, Hendrick. The boss needs to be found, and he needs to be brought to me alive."Hendrick nodded, understanding the seriousness of the situation. "We will do everything we can, sir. We have our best men on it.""Good," Aiden said, running a hand through
Athena jogged down her apartment block. She always loved her early morning runs and it had become a ritual for her. Nothing interrupts her jog. This was the only time of the day where she could hear the birds and feel the cool, clean air on her skin. Her friend Layla always joked saying she was predictable. The only thing to avoid being kidnapped was to change routes every time. Her train of thoughts. Her mind wandered to her friend Layla. Her husband had been demoted at work just like she had asked Aiden. Not like the bastard didn't deserve it. He had been misdirection company's funds albeit in smaller amounts. 'That still doesn't justify stealing.' She shook her head pausing to take a drink from her bottle hung on her waist. The bottle was black with a glossy look and feel. Her outfits always matched her bottles. Today, she was wearing a breathable cotton gymwear which looked like faux leather.Layla looked better in recent times. It was as though a cloud had been lifted off her
Aiden packed his car in the parking space separated for the CEO. He decided to drive himself to work since it was a weekend and he needed to clear his head. The week had been a rollercoaster of occurrences. Also, he planned on taking a walk or going to see a friend later on but was weary of talking business with these friends. They were always sucking up to him.Entering the lift from the basement parking lot to the office space, he hoped he wouldnt be encountering any other person as he really craved the solitude.I havent had time to appreciate nature. Well, not counting the amazing time he had with Athena. That was one thing he did for himself. The other things were tasks given by the system. It wasnt like he loathed it, infsct he remained grateful for all he has and where he was. It was all the system's doing. He was so lost in thoughts that the ding of the elevator bell brought him out of his reverie.The open office space was empty but neatly arranged with the drapes drawn. It g
"H-Hallander. He's alive. He's back. He texted me. Oh my God!"What does this mean?"Are you sure, Jeanne? How do you know it is him? Is he this person texting you?""Only him calls me bubblegum. It's an inside joke we have. So there is no way someone else will know me as that. Also, I havent changed my number since his death. Possibly why he could reach me. Oh my God, I don't know what to think!"Aiden led her to the sofa so she could sit."Calm down, Jeanne. Pause and reflect. Can you text him back?""It's blocked. It's an encrypted number. I can't send a message back to him. Does this mean he is jn danger? Or did someone torture him before they killed him and extracted information from him?" Jeanne kept asking questions unending. Aiden noticed that she also jiggled her leg in anxiety, tapping her left foot on the ground. Aiden reached out to still her knee by placing a hand on it."Jeanne, look at me. I will get to the root of this. In no time.""You promise? If he is dead, I don't
Aiden got home in just before 6pm. The sky had taken on a reddish gold hue and a cool breeze caressed his skin as he got out of his car. One of the servants was already waiting to take his bag and jacket."Welcome, Young master.""My father is home, isn't he?""Yes sir. Just in his study. He has company though. Sherlock and Adam Revenmar are here. They came just some minutes ago.""Interesting. What could they possibly want? Aiden mused. Perhaps it's for the same reason they joined his dinner with the Chairman; to curry favour."Thank you, Gilbert." Aiden tapped the servant's shoulder before walking up the stairs leading to the house. The house was as immaculate as ever. It always looked new like they just moved in. In the centre of the room rose a magnificent stairs leading to the upstairs space. It always gave him the medieval feel that they lived in the 90's.What to do first? Say hello to the Chairman or seek out Trisha? Well, it's best I get over my meeting with the Chairman so I
SmashSmashSmashEach bottle exploded as Adam fired bullets in quick successions. He was doning a baseball cap, black sunglasses and dressed in a Tshirt and shorts. To anybody, he was a regular man. Nothing to unique about him perhaps except his striking eyes that were of different colours. His father always saw his heterochromia as a defect. That thought alone further angered him and he kept pumping bullets at an already shattered bottle."Chill, bro"Something had snapped in him this afternoon after their meeting with the Chairman. The funking bastard. He knew his uncle wasn't the problem but he blamed him too. He adored him amd did try to talk good about him in front of his father but he only made matters worse not when his father is always hell bent on talking him down. And he blamed Aiden too. Why did he have to be the perfect son. If only he didn't wake up from his coma. The bastard, coming to ruin the smooth going for him. Before Aiden woke, he was the golden boy, poised to ta
Aiden grabbed his phone off the counter. He knew who would have sent a message and he was right. It was Stan, with news.I've tracked the number to Egypt, roughly the area where Hallander's DNA was last found. The man is very much alive, boss.We need to extract him now!Would I go to Egypt? I think that would be better."Sister I need to attend to something very urgent. I'll be back next week before the launch of our new project." He kissed her head and ruffled her hair amidst protests from Trisha."I love you. And I will always look out for you.""But-""Bye!"Aiden rushed out of the house while dialing Chen's mobile number."Boss.""Arrange a flight to Egypt for me at the next possible time. Also, I'll be needing backup or reinforcements. Hallander is alive. Eduard will brief you who he is. Also, get his son Charles on a plane to Egypt. That fucker knew his father wasn't dead and he didn't say a word.""Okay boss. The flight ticket will be sent to your mail sir."As he entered the
Hallander was still on the floor gasping for breath mourning all the things he had missed when Charles was ushered into the room."Dad?" He called tentatively. He stole a glance at Aiden and Eduard who were watching him with hawk eyes. Halander raised his head and stretched forth his hand which Charles didn't hesitate to run to. "Oh dad! I thought I wouldn't see you ever again."All Hallander could do was weep into his son's shoulder muttering "I'm sorry" a million times.Aiden and Eduard left them where they were to have a discussion apart. "What do you think of all these? Now it seems we have a spy in our midst. How do we rectify this?"Inwardly, Aiden and his system were engaged in a toss of words.What the hell guy! A spy really? And I'm just getting to know? It's been 3 years, goddammit!Chill out. Where's the fun if I have to do all your dirty work? Besides you are not just carrying out quests, yiu are meant to grow through all the challenges.Oh give me a break! Anything could