She couldn't stay quiet for long, she didn't like the silence between them especially when they swam in a pool of diverse emotions. She pretended to be on her phone while he pretended to be concentrating on the road. She got tired and decided to be the first person shooter.“Do we have to be quiet through out this journey?” “I prefer we continue the journey this way.” Peter answered expressionlessly.“Why do you always act up when there's something good.”“What's good? A kiss? I don't feel it's something good.”“So what's something good? Considering that we're going for a party and it may as well be my last day.” Sarah said with mixed emotions of frustration and anger.“Can we not talk about this?” Peter demanded.“Ok dear, what do we rather talk about that will be intriguing and fast paced through out this dull journey.” Sarah snapped quickly.“Nothing. We talk about nothing.” Peter said, increasing the volume of the stereo.Sarah frowned. His demand for no conversation and quiet s
“Boss, we have bad news and good news.” Raul said with his face down.“Good news first! I'm in a good mood.” Derek said smiling.“The goodnews is that if you give the order now we can pursue and recollect our goods and take even more because we know who's behind the attack.” Mario said in a serious tone.“And the bad news?” Derek asked shaking visibly.“We lost Don Carlos and Tiga to death and a host of other workers to the brawl. We also lost all the goods on transit, but we can-”“Fuck! Fuck! Fuck, fuck, fuck!” Derek fell to the ground, he couldn't control himself. He smashed his phone on the glassware and it shattered and he had everyone's attention.“Boss we need to go!” Raul managed to say loudly.“I'm finished, this was my last resort! Where do I run to?” Derek said, his head in between his thighs.“Boss we have to go, the cameras are getting too much.” Mario said, helping him out of the curious pre
Derek came out of his car but was still ashamed for his outburst. Mario followed him from behind while Raul was his forerunner, paving the way. As he entered the hall, it was as if everything paused. Everyone turned to look at him but he didn't mind, he made it to his seat without looking at anyone.As soon as he sat, everyone continued eating.“What happened?” Maya asked concernedly.“What happened son? Why such a violent expression of emotions?” Mr. Windsors asked.“Are you alright?” Margret asked.“Mom, dad, leave him be. He won't be able to say a word now probably from the shock. He'll be fine, right babe?” Maya asked, rubbing him softly.He nodded while Mario stood aside, taking a seat behind him. Raul did the same thing, everyone on high alert. Victoria had a hunch, she could guess what was wrong. She asked no questions and pretended to be so engrossed in her food. Derek faked a smiled occasionally to ward off the inquisitive eyes of his in-laws.“Why is the mysterious man not h
Kendrick thought Isabella was about to stand him up. He put a call across and it went to voicemail. He decided to wait for a minute but it seemed like it was taking longer so midway through his elastic patience for a minute, he dialed the number again. When she didn't pick up he showed his frustration by hitting the wall and turning to leave and behold, look what he saw!“How long have you been standing there, watching me angry?” Kendrick asked, unaware of what to feel.“You looked so angry, now I think you feel stupid.” Isabella said confidently, still.maintaining where she stood.He walked closer, there was a considerable distance then he stopped. “That doesn't answer my question. It seems you enjoy watching me in pain. All I did was concur with your sister's opinion which I have apologized for and shown that I regret.” “I've been here for over a minute, you've just not been aware of your environment.”He clapped thrice then stopped, “ good remark! He was unconscious to his immedia
James announced Luther II’s entry into the arena and everyone rose to welcome him. Derek rose from the white silk divan he was sitting on and clapped as he waved slowly, turning 360 degrees for everyone to have a view of him.“Our mysterious billionaire will address is later, let's dig in and keep ourselves busy.” James said as they sat down.“Where is he?” Davin asked sternly.James motioned to Sarah and she went over to where Peter sat. “He wants to see you.”Peter was still chewing gently the rice he just threw into his mouth. He drank some water and cleaned his mouth smoothly. “Right now? Before he says anything?”“Yes, he's looking at us.” Sarah said, brushing him to get up quickly.“Alright.” He stood up, adjusted his tie exhaled deeply, “how do I look?”“Perfect.” She replied as they were on their way.Derek watched as Peter approached Luther II with so much shock. Could it be what he was thinking? W
“We know your family and we hope you don't fall victims to poor people who pretend to be rich. Our son here is our only child and we hope to give him out to the best bride, that includes her status.” Mrs. Strandsen said.Kendrick eyed her with so much regret, he had warned her and told her not to do this but she vehemently refused.“Mom, she's from a reputable family and she'll make a good bride.” Kendrick defended.“Your mom is just trying to ensure she's the right woman for you. My mom did the same.” Mr. Strandsen said, refilling his glass with wine.“I understand, as a parent, one has to look out for his child especially when he's an heir to a lot of wealth like in this case. But there should be no misconception regarding my family's reputation as we deal and fraternize with only those in our status.” Isabella said courteously.“Well said, my daughter. Permission to add the in-law?” Mr. Strandsen said, impressed by her eloquence a
“Finally brethren, we're here in honor of our brother, Luther II and he has called this dinner for those who hold the keys to our city, the billionaire's cartel.” James said with a broad smile.There was a round of applause that engorged the building. Derek clapped his hands weakly as he could not wait for the unveiling. James looked at him with a sympathetic smile and continued.“I stand this evening to show you the man behind the mask, a friend and business partner, a brother to all, Lord Davin.” He motioned with his head to the back of the room. He lifted his hand and pointed to the inner room from whence Davin emerged from, from the dark shadows.Derek had a heart attack but came back to life immediately. He had nowhere to go, even death rejected him. Raul and Mario were astonished as well, he was left to die and late Tiga ensured he was gone, at least that's what they were told. What on planet earth was happening. Derek wanted the ground to open and swallow him but as much as he
“I hope you get to stay with us more than usual because your tenure has already brought a lot of good luck already.”“You flatter me a lot, what do you mean? “ Davin chuckled.“I mean most cartel heads live a short life and if longer, they rest on their own or drop mysteriously.”“I am the mysterious billionaire, any other thing more mysterious than I am doesn't exist.” Davin said with a perturbing confidence.“You seem very confident, might I know where it comes from?” Mr. Wills asked.“And you seem more confident, interrupting my conversation without a proper introduction.”“Hahaha, an introduction? There's never been a need for that because everyone knows me. I'm the infamous popular Mr. Will. I'm sure that explains your.answer.”“Hmm, I must say I give it you. You're whimsical and smart, a lot of qualities not found in many these days.”“I'm curious as to how you rose to fame. You see my friend and
While Helen was at the cafeteria, she ordered for a bottle of water for Davin, then for herself she got coffee and sandwich which she had to eat there. She already felt tired and a little bit shaken by the travel they had taken to get all the way to the hospital, nevertheless she didn’t like hospital that much because it brought back memories of her past. While eating, Davin phone began to ring in her bag, he had given it to Helen to keep it safe in her bag. She had thought at first that it was one of Davin’s associates calling because of business but her thoughts were wrong when she brought out the phone from her bay to see that it was an unknown caller with no caller ID at all. It wasn’t her phone neither was it her call so she saw no reasons to pick up the call, her plans was to quickly finish up the sandwich and then head to the waiting room to give Davin his call, she resumed eating her sandwich will the phone kept ringing until it stopped ringing. There was no way of her kn
Helen and Davin both had unsaid words that lingered but they were most especially weighed down by Davin’s mother current situation. They sat at the waiting room quietly while Maya had excused herself to the cafeteria. The sedative were still kicking in Margrets’s blood stream as she slowly recovered from it, the sudden news of her sickness and then the transfer from one to hospital to another even made them question the severity of her sickness, was she deteriorating in health yet the doctors kept it a secret? Many thoughts ran through Davin’s mind, what did the nurse mean by she was only stable for a while? “Davin-I guess we should go eat something” “I am not hungry” Davin replied absentmindedly and then returning to his thought “You won’t seat there and tell me that-I won’t watch you keep thinking about thing you can’t change” Helen objected in a calm and soft way “I could changed all of this, by not allowing it to happen in the first place” Davin replied looking H
“Davin! Helen!” she called out, her voice loud enough to attract the attention of other visitors. “I heard about Mom. Is she okay?”“Maya,” Davin said, keeping his voice steady. “What are you doing here?”“I came to support my family,” she said, tilting her head slightly. “Isn’t that what family does?”Helen shot Davin a look, and he felt the tension rise between them. “Support?” he echoed, doubt lacing his tone. “Or to make sure everyone knows you’re here?”Maya laughed, a sound that felt more like a challenge. “Oh, come on. I know you’re not happy about my wedding plans, but can we not turn this into a competition? This is about Mom.”“Right. Let’s just focus on her,” Davin said, frustration boiling beneath the surface. “But don’t pretend that you aren’t looking for attention.”“Seriously, Davin?” Maya shot back, her voice sharp. “You think I’m here for a show? I’m worried about her too, you know.”“You have a funny way of showing it,” he replied, crossing his arms.“Enough,” Helen
Davin sat at the dinning table, a half-finished cup of coffee in front of him, flipping through a stack of paperwork from work. The morning sun streamed through the window, casting a warm glow, but a sense of unease gnawed at him. Just then, Helen burst into the room, her face a mix of urgency and concern.“Davin! We need to talk,” she said, her voice tight with anxiety.He looked up, instantly alert. “What’s wrong?”“It’s your mother. I just got a call from the hospital. She’s seriously ill,” Helen said, her words tumbling out in a rush. “They’re flying her out of Arctic City for specialized medication.”Davin’s heart sank. “What do you mean, ‘seriously ill’? What’s going on?”“They didn’t give me all the details, just that she needs immediate treatment,” Helen replied, her eyes brimming with concern. “They’re arranging a private jet to get her to the mainland for the best care.”“Why didn’t they call me?” he asked, rising from the table, the papers scattering as he stood.“I think t
As they finished their ice cream, Mia let out a satisfied sigh, her face smeared with chocolate and mint. Davin couldn’t help but chuckle at her delight. “You’ve got a bit of ice cream on your nose, kiddo,” he teased, reaching over with a napkin.Mia giggled, swiping at her nose with the back of her hand. “It’s part of the experience!” she declared with the seriousness of a gourmet critic. “Then I suppose I’m not allowed to clean you up,” Davin replied, exchanging a knowing glance with Helen. The sun shone brightly overhead, and the market was a riot of colors and sounds. Families milled about, vendors called out their wares, and the laughter of children filled the air. The moment felt suspended in time, a perfect snapshot of happiness that Davin wished could last forever.“Let’s take a stroll down by the river after this,” Helen suggested, finishing her ice cream. “I heard they have a small arts and crafts fair set up along the walkway.”“Great idea! Mia, what do you think?” Davin
The next morning, Davin stirred awake, his thoughts drifting back to the previous night’s adventures. He felt a warmth in his chest, a comforting reminder of the laughter and connection he had shared with Helen. As he stretched and yawned, he could hear the faint sounds of Mia playing in the backyard.After quickly showering and dressing, Davin made his way to the kitchen. The rich aroma of fresh coffee greeted him, and he poured himself a cup, savouring the first sip. Just then, Helen appeared, her hair tousled and eyes still sleepy.“Good morning, sleepyhead,” he said, a smile breaking across his face.“Good morning,” she replied, stifling a yawn. “Last night was amazing. I can’t believe how much fun we had.”“I know! We need to do that more often,” he said, taking another sip of coffee. “It was nice to reconnect.”Helen smiled, the warmth of his words wrapping around her like a cozy blanket. “So, what’s on the agenda for today? More adventures?”“Definitely! I thought we could take
It was weekend already and the sun dawned bright and sunny, reflecting its warm glow through the window as Davin awoke, feeling refreshed. After the previous evening’s eventful drive and the satisfying dinner with his family, he was eager to embrace the day and make it more eventful. He glanced over at Helen, still peacefully asleep, and smiled at how lucky she was.Once dressed, Davin tiptoed into the kitchen to make coffee. As the rich aroma filled the air, he thought about how to surprise Helen later. It had been a while since they had a proper date night, and he wanted to change that. He’d plan something special, just for them.After breakfast and a lively chat with Mia about her upcoming school project, Davin turned to Helen, who had just finished her coffee. “How about we have a date night tonight?” he suggested, a playful grin spreading across his face. “Just you and me.”Helen raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Really? That sounds wonderful! But you know we can’t just leave Mia a
The evening air was cool as Davin drove home, the satisfaction of the day’s meeting still buzzing in his mind. He replayed the conversation with the senior management team, feeling a cautious optimism about the potential for change. But just as he was beginning to relax, a sudden jolt from behind interrupted his thoughts.He slammed on the brakes, heart racing. The sound of crunching metal filled the air. Davin glanced in the rearview mirror, realizing he had been rear-ended. He exited the car, already feeling the adrenaline coursing through him.As he stepped out, his heart sank when he recognized the sleek red Ferrari that had collided with his SUV. Emerging from the driver’s side was Derek, Mia’s boyfriend, his face twisted with anger.“What the hell!?” Derek shouted, his voice cutting through the evening calm. “Why would you let your driver bump into my car?”Davin’s driver, a calm and seasoned man named Richard, was already trying to de-escalate the situation. “I’m sorry, sir. It
The next day came with a feeling of its own. After the successful town hall meeting, he felt invigorated, ready to tackle the challenges ahead. Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the room and hinting at a promising day.As he made his way to the kitchen, the sounds of breakfast filled the air. Helen was already bustling about, preparing pancakes while Mia sat at the table, her homework spread out in front of her.“Good morning, family!” Davin announced, pouring himself a cup of coffee.“Good morning, Dad!” Mia replied, her head buried in her math workbook. “Can you help me with this problem? I’m really confused.”“Of course,” he said, moving to her side. “What’s stumping you?”“It’s this one about fractions,” she said, pointing at the page with a furrowed brow. “I don’t get how to add them.”Davin knelt beside her, explaining the process step-by-step. He loved these moments of connection, the way teaching Mia helped him solidify his own understanding of concepts. After