Declan turned to leave but saw a car pull up outside at the drive way. He paused to see who it was and it was no other person than Mr. Gilbert."Where is that punk?" Mr. Gilbert yelled, stepping down from his car. Mr Gilbert drew closer and saw who was standing there. He squinted his gaze as he stared at Declan . "You must be—Declan King?" Mr. Gilbert said from a distance holding his two hands together in front of him. "Mr. Gilbert, I presume. It's a pleasure to finally meet your acquaintance.""Oh don't flatter me." Mr. Gilbert waved with a smile. "I'm more honored to meet you, Mr. Declan King. I have heard so much about you."Mr. Gilbert looked past Declan to the house. "Where is that punk? I came here to teach him the lesson of his life. How dare he frame and arrest a man as reputable as yourself?" Mr. Gilbert said with anger. "Not everyone knows their limit, I presume." Declan said humbly."Ignorance is not an excuse. He must kneel before you and apologize!" Mr. Gilbert ins
"No way" Mr. Gilbert gasped. He gazed from Kennedy to Declan in bewilderment. How did he end up in the midst of these powerful men?John Kenney was the son of Clark Kennedy who was the governor of Bigville city. His family is very reputable and has great influence in a small city like their own. Getting on the bad side of the Kennedys was like digging an early grave because even the governor of this city wants favor from Bigville city. "Mr. John. I didn't know it was you." Mr. Gilbert said with a nervous smile."Now you do, tell your friend to surrender himself, that way I may consider and be lenient in handling him." Mr. John said with great arrogance. Mr. Gilbert was caught in-between. He would have loved to whisper to Declan who John was and maybe Declan would be a little bit nice but from the look on Declan's face, he cared less."I have no business with you, Mr. John. The man you seek for is lying down there, you can go ahead to try to get something out from him before he d
At the living room of the Williams’ residence, May had entered not too long ago and her mom Clara came down, just seeing her."Oh my darling. You're back" Clara said, rushing to her daughter. "Are you hurt? Did they give you a hard time?" Clara asked, looking all over May's body in search of visible injuries. "I don't want to talk now, mom. Can I go in and wash up first?" May asked, tired. She had gone through so much the past 24 hours and needed the maximum amount of rest she could get."I'm sorry I couldn't get you out sooner, I tried all the connections but I'm glad you're finally out " Clara kissed May's cheek smiling at her daughter sweetly. "Thank you mom. Can I go up now? Thanks." May said ready to escape.Outside, Declan pulled up at William's residence. He stopped by to check if May got home safely. The doorbell blasted as soon May was about to climb the stairs. "Are you expecting anyone?" May asked her mom as Clara walked up to check the door. She had a broad smile pla
"What do you mean?"Mandy asked, calmly adjusting. She was intimidated by Declan's vicious stare Declan shrugged. "I assume you're not yet ready to talk. I will give you more time." Declan said with a lip smile. "Could you please excuse me?" He asked calmly. When Mandy did not move, Declan turned to go take the back door. "Declan, wait...." Mandy grabbed him by his hand to stop him.Declan's arm stiffened under Mandy's grip, hot steam exuding from it. Mandy withdrew her hand sharply looking up at Declan in shock. What was that? Declan's hand steamed like a hot charcoal. "Uhm... Please don't leave. I can explain." Mandy said when she managed to find her tongue. "I wanted to tell you but—""Tell me now, Mandy." Declan demanded, making Mandy flinch. She looked down at her hand nervously, not sure if where to begin."Not to make excuses, but I never knew what the medicine was all about. I invested because Bench told me the business was good and—""Bench. It seems you had a good rel
"Helper?" What do you mean by that?The second man asked, his eyes scrutinizing Declan where he stood."He will help you get better. He is the best doctor in the city and I'm sure he will be of great help to you two" Mandy said with a big smile. But to her dismay, the men didn't seem impressed. They had a rather hostile look on their faces."Did you understand what I just said?" Mandy asked with a blink trying to keep it cool. "We understood you well, ma'am. But we are not interested." The first man said, turning away.Mandy's smile fell. "But why? Don't you want to feel better and go back to your families?" Mandy asked with concern. What the man said had shocked her. The last time she visited them, they wanted to live so bad and had begged her to save their lives. Why the sudden change of heart? Did the maid do something to them?"What's the need of going back home when that deadly thing is still out there." The second man answered after a long drag of silence. "Yes. We saw the n
Mandy looked out of the window all through their way home. She was really upset and didn't want to speak to Declan again. When they got to her house, Declan took his car and left. The next morning, Mandy sat in her living room with a cup of coffee in one hand. She turned on the television and the news headline shocked her. "No way!" She gasped. She immediately grabbed her keys and ran off."Declan!" She yelled, climbing down from her car in front of Declan's house. "Where is he?" She yelled, storming into the living room."Could you keep your voice down?" Declan said from the top of the stairs. He was putting on a white night robe and looked like he just got up from sleep. "Come down, right now!" Mandy said fiercely pointing at the spot he wished Declan to stand. Right in front of her.""What do you want? It's too early."Declan said and started walking down the stairs."Of course you needed all the rest you could get after a long night" Mandy said sarcastically. Declan stopped
At William's residence, May sat in the living room and was working with her computer. "My princess. Have you thought about it?" Clara asked, coming out from the kitchen."Thought about what?" May asked looking up from her computer."Oh. It slipped my mind and I didn't mention it. I—uhm... Want you to help me discuss some business with Mandy.""What kind of business? We are already working out a project, what more do you want me to add to that?" "Good thing you asked me." Clara said, sitting down in a space beside May. " You see? I have been wondering if she could—make me in charge of a unit in the department store."May pushed away looking at her mom in bewilderment. " What do you mean by that?" Clara looked down on her hands. She had planned her speech earlier but hand suddenly grew nervous."I want to start working too, May. The weight on your shoulder is much and I no longer feel good about that."May leaned forward to Clara and touched Clara's neck and head with the back of her
Declan and Mandy got to the apartment shortly later. The men had finished having breakfast and were relaxing on the porch."Hey guys." Mandy said, walking up to them.The men turned to her with a small smile on their faces."We didn't expect you to come back this soon.""We want to start your treatment as soon as possible. We don't have much time left." Mandy replied. She turned to her side."Declan is here with me." Mandy said, gesturing to her side. "Hi man.""Hi." The men greeted with low energy. "Declan King. I didn't get to properly introduce myself last time." Declan said, offering his hand for a shake.The two men eyed his hand for a second then the first man took it, followed by the second one. "I'm Tee.""Cova." The men said their names simultaneously."Nice to meet you, Tee and Cova." Declan said. "Let's proceed to get started if you don't mind."The men looked at Mandy for some kind of backing and she nodded in agreement, then they finally stood and followed Declan in