Declan looked at the men before him, fifteen of them. They were all in dark shades and their faces were expressionless
"Step back!" One of them ordered again. Declan assumed he was their leader. Declan's fist clenched at his effrontery. They were wasting his time and that was enough to piss him off.
"Where is she?" He relaxed his fist and asked casually. He was going to ask them just once.
"Leave now while we're still nice"
The leader warned, shoving one side of his blazer open to flash a black pistol.
Declan smirked. It's been a while since he got challenged. He looked at all of their fifteen faces and already knew how to handle them. They outnumbered him, but he undoubtedly outmatched them.
In a split second, Declan moved swiftly and grabbed the leader by his neck with his left elbow before he knew it. His right hand pressed the leader's gun on his head.
"One move from any of you and he would be as gone as yesterday" Declan warned the other subordinates whose guns pointed at his direction now.
They aimed at him in silence, waiting for an order from their leader. The veins on the leader's head had become visible. He struggled to breath but Declan pressed harder against his neck. His face was red and more veins flashed.
"You know what to do" Declan whispered in his ears, tugging him tighter with his elbow. The leader tried to talk but gasped for air instead. He tapped on both sides of Declan's leg. But Declan didn't budge, rather he pressed harder. He just needed one word from him.
"Cl—ear" The leader managed to say and his colleagues pulled their guns down instantly. He dropped on the floor and they all ran to hold him.
Declan rushed upstairs taking the stairs in twos. He was prepared to encounter more guards up there. He can't promise to be as lenient as he was with the first group.
He arrived at the top floor that contained all VIP suites. He kicked the first door open but met no one. The second and third rooms fell empty till the fifth door. They had all opened at one kick.
The next door opened before his kick landed
"What are you doing here?" Clara growled surprised to see Declan.
Seeing her, Declan knew she was up to no good.
"Where's she?" He tried to enter the room but someone else emerged and blocked him out.
"You...." Declan was surprised to see May's younger sister, Ashley. What bothered him most was how May was in danger and both of them seemed perfect.
"What have you two done with her?" Declan's demeanor was cold and threatening.
"Nothing she will regret.... with time. Your time in her life is over Declan. Catch a break!" Clara's lipstick made her mouth appear pouted as she spoke.
"I will ask for the very last time. Where is May!" Declan was furious. Rage flashed through his eyes and that seemed to scare Clara abit. Ashley had disappeared into the room in cower.
"Her whereabouts are none of your business Declan. Stay out of our lives!"
"You're a coward. What have you done with her? I'm still being nice, don't—"
"You really want to know where she is?" Asher spoke from behind. "She's somewhere having the best moment of her life. And you know what makes it awesome? Our lives will never remain the same after today."
"What do you mean?"
"Simply put. She gave what she had for what we wanted. Something she's been giving your oozy self for free all these while." Ashley yucked in disgust.
"Since you won't tell me where she's, I will go in there and find her myself. But I warn you, do not try to stop me. I may not be able to hold back from harming you both." His warning was clear and stern and it sent chills down Clara's skin. She knew Declan well enough to not take him seriously. His rage shot flashed in a way she had never seen before.
"Don't you dare,you bastard!" She threatened,trying to keep her composure.
"No!!!"
A scream from a room two doors away pierced the air.
"May!"
Declan instantly recognized her voice. It was May. What have they done to her? He was terrified at the possibility that they had harmed her. His heart pounded in his chest as he approached the door. "May! May!" He called her name, banging on the door but no answer. The door was locked from the inside but it didn't stop him. This door was stronger than the rest. He continued to bang on it, to at least get a reaction from in there. To be sure she was okay. His fears intensified the same way his energy surged at the moment. Without a rethink, he moved back and kicked the door open in one attempt. What he met in the room was worse than he imagined. May was lying unconscious on the bed stack naked.... alone. "May..."He called. He approached her then paused. May was covered in blood, in her own blood and was unconscious. She had hit her head on the bed frame when she was fighting off Nathan and he threw her back on the bed. The sharp edge of the bed had torn her skull.
Nathan fixed a cold stare at Declan. His eyes were clouded with detest and pain and a deep frown marred his forehead. Declan returned the gesture with a daring glare. His mouth was curved in a smirk, a proof that he enjoyed every bit of gloat exuding from Nathan. His eye darted to the bed on hearing a wince. "May...." he had almost forgotten about her state. He moved to the bed and held her up."You're awake?...." He plastered a kiss on her forehead and lifted her into his arms. He looked down at her, his eyes saying every emotion his mouth cannot. He cursed under his breath and took her away. At the hallway Clara stood with Ashley, waiting. They heard footsteps approach and turned to see Declan with May in his arms. "Give her back!" Clara scowled, standing in his way. She was surprised at May's condition but didn't let it show. Her interest at that moment was to get her away from Declan. "Move from my way" Declan ordered with a tight jaw. His hoarse voice was cold and stern. He
Declan's eye lifted to her face, his empty gaze fixed on her. Mandy almost regretted why she asked before Declan blinked and spoke up. "You know...." he paused, biting his words. "I need it for the same reason everyone else needs a herb, to cure and ailment." He shrugged and lifted an empty glass to cheers in the air. His choice of words was well picked doing little or nothing to feed Mandy's curiosity. She bit her lower lip while she peered at him. "Okay then. Maybe what actually happened out there with May earlier will be an easier thing to tell. I mean I can't help asking, considering how you look" Her hands and eyes ogled him from head to toe as she spoke. Declan chuckled lightly at the expression on her face. "There's nothing to tell, you know. May was just in—" "Trouble and you went to help her out and she's safe now. I already know that much. Tell me more. What was really the problem and how did you end up like this?" She sipped from her juice glass and cocked it at De
May's eyes opened to a blurry view of the ceiling above her. She blinked lazily trying to make sense of where she was. She squinted her eyes in recognition of her bedroom space, fully conscious. She groaned when she tried to sit up. Her head was really hurting and her body was sore. "You're awake? Thank goodness." Clara walked into the room towards her. "Mom?" May whispered on hearing her mom's voice. "It's me darling, your mom is here" Clara sat above May's head on the bed, taking her pale hands in hers, giving it a light squeeze. "What happened? Where's he?" May looked around frantically, her fear showing. Her memory slowly recollected the incident with Nathan and it creeped her skin. "He's gone, my darling. You're safe now. Your mom saved you from that monster." Clara squeezed her hand reassuringly with wet eyes. She brought May into her arms and hugged her tight. May clung to her mom with everything in her. Memories with Nathan earlier flash through her mind and she
May woke up the next morning, not feeling her best but definitely better than she felt the previous day. She had a long day ahead and definitely shouldn't be in bed. She arrived at Lucien Enterprise premises later at noon and stood before the glass skyscraper building where everything in Lucien's name is created. She had always admired their ethics and work style. Lucien was one of the companys she drew inspiration from when she newly took up her grandfather's business. Too bad some individuals have almost wiped away the last drop of admiration she bore for the company. She stepped into the building and headed straight to the administrative floor. She was there for Nathan and nothing would stop her from meeting with him and tackling to the last, whatever was left hanging between them. "Is he in?" May asked Nathan's secretary casually. One may think she has the best relationship with him. She wore dark shades for perfect disguise. The petite lady in her late twenties looked up
He turned to enter his car and with a nod signal from the men's leader, they all attacked Declan. Declan grabbed the first man by his right and twisted his hand in a second, prompting a yelp cry from his throat. Two men leaped on him from behind and he fly kicked them down, his leg breaking the intricate part of their throat. Their hands clung to their neck as they coughed out blood. Declan looked around at the last three men standing, aside their leader. The men slowly bounced up to him with clenched fist ready to throw punch at any chance. In a split second, Declan took them down in a low spin kick. He pressed his leg on one of the men's neck with his face curved in a smirk. The leader scowled. He glared at Declan and at his men all down and badly hurt. His chest moved up and down in rage, his clenched first growing pale from the tightness. With a whistle blow, he hopped into his car leaving his men to scamper their way in before they zoomed off. "Tell your master to come
Everything about Nathan irked Mandy to her bones. His smile made her want to puke and she rolled her eyes at his brazenness. She glanced at Declan and his tight jaw and Clenched fist told her what might come next. She didn't blame him, anyone in his shoes would be triggered. "Let's go." She took his hand trying to take him with her. "Proud of him huh? You're just one of his numerous hoes out there. So don't think much of yourself, Barbie. I bet he didn't mention he has a wife and dumped her to be with sluts like you. What lies has he told you? Huh? Declan was beyond triggered and had reached his limit. He was eager to shut Nathan up by throwing the first punch but a wimpy sound caught Declan's ear and he turned to see May in the hallway. His eyes narrowed in surprise, his angry eyes now subtle and tender. He was about to speak but stopped when May shook her head in disapproval. She broke their gaze, her eyes falling on Mandy's arm twined with his. Something flashed through her eyes.
Mandy She spoke to his father, "I don't have a personal vendetta against anyone, but some things just can't be taken back. I'm highly disappointed at everything. My supposed business partners should be reliable and honest. I'm afraid the meeting will not be held." "We're reliable. What happened I'm sure was a misunderstanding of some sort." Mr Will tried to plead. "A company that oppresses others has no business with reliability!" Declan snorted. Mr Will glared at Declan but felt awkward at the knowledge of what he was referring to. "I will— see what I can do to fix that." He grunted. "I still plead with you, Ms, Asher. Forgive him, forgive us. We would love to attend your upcoming bidding next week. Don't forbid our presence." Mandy was getting over-pumped with everything. She had had enough. "I will consider that, Mr Will. But right now, I should be on my way " He turned and walked away. Declan followed right behind. In the car, Declan's phone buzzed in his pocket. He to