" I never had intentions of doing that." Davin quickly replied. "And you'll never do it?" Davin pondered for a while, then he nodded, "... I'll have to prepare myself for this conversation some other time." The Lord's daughter walked past him, and sat by her father's side. Davin turned away to avoid being emotionally connected to her. "I'll have to take my leave if there's nothing else you wanted to say." Davin said, as he stood up from his seat, his steps calculated as he moved towards the door. Amazed, Puttin yelled, "Who comes to the Lord and returns without an offer?" And his guards laughed loudly. It made Davin pause, with a firm glare, he stared at him and asked, What was that supposed to mean?" Puttin nodded," and that's the truth … whatever it means to you." With folded arms Davin waited for another second before responding. Whatever he meant wasn't important to him, what he needed at most was to build his stand in order to pay Maya and her family members back for
The loud sound of Puttin's laughter filled the room, "Have you heard that? Can you hear all of that?" He said to the guards, turning to Davis, he asked, "What would you want me to offer you as a reward for your services?" Davin's eyes sparkled, "what if I mentioned something so clear to you?" Puttin smiles stopped abruptly, "And what would that be?" He asked again. Davin thought for a while, "your ring" he said.Immediately the clouded stare on Puttin's face disappeared, he wasn't expecting that as a response, "my ring? What for?" He asked.Puttin had several rings on his fingers, but then there was a particular one that caught Davin's' attention, "The ring in your index finger " he said pointed at it.Puttin quickly dragged it out, "what am I to use this for? It was given to me by a friend some years back, and I rarely put it on" he brought it out and dropped it on the desk.Davin had heard of the brown crystal ring, he knew it had several powers in it, but he pretended not to know
The tension in the room crackled as Davin and Puttin faced each other, their confrontation reaching its boiling point. Puttin’s guards stood by, their expressions a mix of shock and apprehension. The Lord’s daughter, having returned to the room, clapped with a mix of approval and awe.Davin, his composure unwavering despite the charged atmosphere, turned to address Puttin. "You've made your point. But I came here seeking a conversation, not a fight."Puttin's face was a mask of both disdain and curiosity. He straightened up, his gaze fixed on Davin. "You think you can come here, show off some tricks, and then just walk away? You’ve got nerve, I’ll give you that."Davin took a deep breath, his eyes narrowing. "I’m not here to prove anything to you. I came because I need answers and respect. What I’ve shown you is just a fraction of what I’m capable of."Puttin's lips curled into a sly grin. "Respect is earned, not given. If you want to prove yourself, then you’ll have to step into the
Aside from Davin being in control of the Lord’s ring, he had other intentions he had in mind to achieve, “I will have to leave. I have other work to handle after now.” He said as she hurried into his car. When he entered the car, his eyes turned and at once it locked onto the lord's daughter's eyes. It spoke volumes as he quickly drove out of the gate. Some minutes later, Davin arrived home, he quickly opened the door and rushed into the house, “I have some links to ensure that I am able to trace my mother.” he announced to Veronica. “How is that even possible… how come you were able to handle that?” Veronica asked, her voice quivering. “I understand you must have been so amazed by it, isn't that so?” Davin responded. “no, not at all… I am not amazed, its so surprising to know about that.” Veronica said. Davin hurried into his room, he had a cut on his elbow that bled profusely, but he needed to hide it from her. He got into the bathroom and at once, he leaned on the w
The city lights blurred past Davin’s car window as he drove into the night. His thoughts were a whirl of anticipation and dread. The power he’d felt when the ring’s energy surged through him was exhilarating, but it also filled him with uncertainty. His mother and sister were out there, and he had to reach them before it was too late.As he drove down the streets, the familiar hum of his phone broke the silence. It was Veronica’s number. He answered without hesitation.“Hello, Davin?” Veronica’s voice was laced with concern. “Yes, Veronica,” he replied, keeping his tone steady. “What is it?”“Why did you ask me to lock the house? And why did you hang up so abruptly?” She pressed, her voice trembling slightly.Davin hesitated, weighing his words. “There’s something I need to take care of. It’s important for your safety as well as mine. Just follow the instructions and make sure everything is secure. I’ll explain everything when I can.”Veronica’s frustration was palpable. “I don’t u
DEALS, AT WHAT COST?He knocked the door but she remained silent. She had to fake her anger, after all nobody knew she eavesdropped. Michael knew she was offended and he had once invaded her privacy and this time, he didn't want to.“I'm sorry mum, please can we talk?”“There's nothing to talk about, go away!” Rose said, acting in anger.“Mom, I'm coming in.”“You'll do no such thing. Speak from wherever you are but don't come into my room.” Rose said audibly.“Mom, I just want to say I'm sorry. I'll return the diamond necklace to you tomorrow and I'll stop using the white G-Wagon.”“Is that all you've got to say?” Rose asked, still pretending to be angry.“There's a lot to say mom and I know I can't remember all my shortcomings but one thing is sure, I'm sorry. I'm truly sorry, from the bottom of my heart.” Michael said, sniffing out loud.She knew he was remorseful but could he be so remorseful to shed a tear. She didn't believe he was crying so she opened the door and poked her hea
ANYONE CAN CHANGE“I will do what you've asked on one condition.” Michael said, turning to face them.“Boy, we don't negotiate here, you do what you've been told to do-”“It's fine, let him give his criterion. I want to hear it.” The old woman said, cutting one of the elders short.“Thank you. Now that I have your attention, I want the Masters to make an explicit promise that when you eventually win my brother, that I will be head. I will run in his stead.”“Never! That has never happened and it will never happen.” One of the masters said vehemently.Others argued in favor of the elder and soon there was pandemonium in the building. They were unsatisfied with his ego but the audacity to ask for something in return after being promised membership into the dold was totally unacceptable and didn't sit well with them at all.“Silence! Silence! I know what we stand for and what our principles are but Michael we agree.” The old woman said.“Then we have a deal, I need a handshake as a confi
Michael drove home with mixed feelings. He didn't know whether to be happy or not because he wasn't actually what they thought he was. He drove his usual black Camry,he didn't involve his driver because he didn't feel the need to. He swerved into the compound and alighted from the car.“Michael, you missed dinner, where did you go?” James asked him concernedly.He brought out the diamond necklace and handed it to James. “I had to get it, I wasn't feeling too good. I feel better now.”“You're a changed man and this is really good. Your mom will be really happy even Lord Davin will be really happy.” James said, stretching his hand to congratulate him.He collected his hand with a smile, “I don't want to live that kind of life again. My family is everything and without them I'm nothing.”“I'm really excited to hear that this is coming from you but you know who will be more excited, mom. She'll be proud of you.” Davin said as he arrived at the scene.“How long have you been behind that c
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