Axel's eyes snapped open in the darkness, his mind racing with thoughts on how his first training was going to be. He hasn’t slept a wink. He lay still, listening intently, ensuring that his Asher and Collins were asleep. He wasn’t ready for yet another question session. He knew sooner or later that he’d have to tell them as they deserved to know. They’re the only people who have ever been nice and honest with him, they treated him well enough with no disrespect or disregard and that is why he’d never forsake them. The soft snores and gentle breathing told him that it was time he left. His eyes drew to the wall clock cheering the time. It’s 10min before his training begins and god knows what his grandfather will do to him if he ever finds out that he slipped any Axel threw off his covers and swung his legs over the side of the bed, his bare feet dangling in the air. He stood up, his tall frame towering in the dimly lit room, and padded silently to his closet. He pulled out
It had been a week since Axel began his intense martial arts training with Liam Chen. Every night, Axel would sneak out of his dorm room, careful not to disturb his roommates. He would make his way to the small, unassuming building on the outskirts of campus, where Liam would be waiting for him. The training sessions were grueling, pushing Axel's body and mind to their limits. He would return to his room in the early hours of the morning, his face covered in bruises, his muscles sore and aching. And the fucking ring that was supposed to be healing him was doing no fucking job. Despite the physical toll, Axel couldn't get enough of the training. He wanted to push through and prove to Liam that he wasn’t some weakling. Liam’s every word during the train is, “You’re Weak” The word riles Axel up and no matter how much he tries to prove himself and show that he wasn’t as he is classified to be, Liam always proves him wrong. He wanted to master the skills but it was as though th
Axel brushed past him, not even acknowledging his presence. He doesn’t want to get involved with him at the moment and this is why he chooses to pretend as though he didn’t see him but as always he doesn’t seem to get the message. Darius's eyes narrowed, his face reddening with anger. "Hey, watch where you're going, Axel!" Darius snarled, his voice low and menacing. Axel didn't even flinch. He kept walking, his eyes fixed on the door to the dormitory. Darius's anger boiled over. He reached out and grabbed Axel's arm, spinning him around. "You think you're too highly of yourself, don't you?" he sneered. trying to mess with Axel as he usually does. Axel's eyes flashed with annoyance, he wasn’t in the mood. "Get your hands off me, Darius," he growled, his voice low and even trying as hard as he could to maintain his cool. Darius sneered. "Or what? You'll cry to your daddy?" he mocked letting out a laugh. “You seem to have developed a lot of balls these days Axel Storm, who fuck do
Axel sat at the head of the boardroom table, his piercing gaze roaming the room as the team presented their new deals. His expression was stern, his jaw clenched, and his eyes narrowed. Almost like it wasn’t his first meeting as the new CEO. He watched as they all presented listening to their point of view on how to make the company better and secure deals. He wasn’t use to this guy for some reason he could relate and comprehend the words they kept exchanging. His grandfather had filled him up on everything he needed to know and for some reason no information seem to have slipped from his mind. He could remember each and everyone of them. His brain is sharp and collective. He got up walking out with Collins tailing behind him. This takes him back to when he had dropped the bombshell at first it was almost unbelievable but it was too easy to convince them. Axel knew that they were happy for him, at least now he had the chance to experience the luxury of life. Axel had ma
Axel growls for the umpteenth time finding it so hard to convince Asher to be the grandson of Alexandra Storm. “See I just need you to take that position while we are in school. I can’t handle the scandal if they find out that I’m the rich one, at least till I figure things out. And don’t worry I will handle things at work and my name still stands there” he reasons. Asher's expression was incredulous. "You're crazy, Axel! If your grandfather finds out, he'll kill me!" Axel's annoyance increased. "He'll never know, I promise. And I'll owe you one, Asher. I just need you to do that for me in the meantime.” Asher tried to shake him off, but Axel held fast. "Axel, think about what you're asking. I can't just pretend to be you” he tries to fight back. Collins, who had been watching the exchange, chimed in. "Asher, it's not a bad idea. You're smart, capable, and charismatic. You could pull it off." Asher turned to Collins, his eyes wide with disbelief. "You're not serious, are you, Col
Axel growled at Liam as he fought to get a hit but to no avail. Liam was too good and calculating, no match for Axel yet he wanted to push through. Liam hovered on Axel launching him down with a thud causing a growl to escape from Axel's lips. A frustrating growl. "Rule number one, always stay focused your mind should be strictly on your opponent Axel" He warns with a chuckle. Axel hissed pushing him off with sweat strands whirling down. "What time is it?" He questions instead. He has a meeting with the stakeholders by 2 pm and he's very sure it's almost time and he didn't want to be late. He was strictly warned by his grandfather to make sure he attended. He canceled all his classes for today to catch up with the martial arts classes he had been missing for a few days due to the never-ending work that kept coming his way. "Twenty minutes to 2. Why?" He responds with a question too. Axel shakes his head as he gets up gathering his stuff. "How's that going?" Liam asked pointin
"So it's like a date or--" he stopped halfway due to the glare Axel shot him. Axel had informed them about Raya's offer and he knew that it was one of the parties he had to attend cause not shortly after Raya had left did he go through his nails to see the invitation. For now, Asher was going to take the place of Mr Storm. The few people who knew Axel's identity had been warned to seize shut or face the consequences. "For the last time collins, this isn't a date" Axel states irritatingly letting out a groan. Asher laughed, "Stop messing around. So when did you say the time is?" "It's starting by 8 pm," Axel announced. "So you're only going there as Raya's date and nothing else?" Asher asked wanting to be sure Axel knew what he was doing to which Axel nodded in response. "Yes. Once you're done with your presentation Asher and Raya introduce me to her uncle as her date, you will cook up a reason to explain that we have to leave" Axel states pinching the brick of his nose. A
Axel adjusted on his tye staring at his reflection through the mirror. His hardened look was still masked on his face. His eyes were deemed dominance one that could scare you off just by a glance. His jawline hardened making his nose pop out and look outstanding. Memories of what had happened earlier had his nose flaring as he thought of the person involved in it. For some reason, he felt overprotective of Raya. Whoever that man was, because with his actions and words it does dim him fit to be her uncle Axel made a me-talk note to have Felix run some security checks on him. He needed to have the information on Raya's family. But the call, Raya may have called to call off the date or whatever they regard it as but he wasn't going to change his mind. Axel has never wanted to go now, he may have had a little intentions of bailing out a while ago but not anymore. The need to go there and be there for Raya burned with him. Darius Mickelson. He sure does have a way of messing wi