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
Squeaky.... squeaky..." The sound of little rats filled the dark room. May huffed in her unconsciousness at the noise. Something began to climb her leg, tickling her half-awake. "Uhm— um" She sighed and two rats climbed her both legs in a chase, jerking her awake. "OMG!" She screamed, her eyes snapping open into the darkness. Her bound legs stamped frantically on the hard concrete floor to send the little creatures away. Then she realized her shoes were gone. She glanced around frantically at the emptiness of a dark room. Where was she? She tried to move, but was stuck. Her hands were tightly held behind the iron chair with a twine in the middle of the dark room. Her legs were no better. Fear gripped her neck . The memory of the last incident slowly crawled back into her head and her grief grew. Tears instantly began to roll down her face at self deprecation. She remembered She was driving and angry at someone— her mom? —Declan? Or both. She had driven way too recklessly and landed