2024-02-28 15:53:31Lisa walked into the car garage and got into her lexus vehicle, resting her head on the steering wheel.
Her heart was engulfed in pain and everything around her seem suffocating.Her mom has done enough damage already and she won't accept it anymore.She recalled she had a shoot that morning at Relax H cosmetics for a new product launch and dried her tears.She turned the car keys, igniting the car and the car came into life then drove off in a hurry.Soon she arrived at Relax H and walked in to see her Manager,Ben waiting with her agencyAlthough she tried to put up a bright face, her manager still saw through her." You are 30 minutes late, What took you so long, did something happen? He asked, with concern in his big blue eyes.Lisa shook her head and smiled." I'm fine..." She answered and proceeded to the shoot gallery to do her makeup.After long hours of the make-up artists dusting powders and all kinds of paints on her face, she was done and wandered into the studio to start the shoot." 1.. 2.. 3... go " the photographer said and the camera started flashing.After struggling to take the perfect pictures, the photographer kept telling her to give her best smile which she tried hard to give but he wasn't satisfied" Again"he said" Again" the photographer kept repeating even after taking close to a million photos.It was almost an hour and Lisa was tired but still managed to held her pose.No matter how she tried to shut it out, Mello kept reoccurring in her mind with guilt." Again" the photographer's voice said jolting her out her thoughts.Her manager noticed something was wrong.She had been evading shoots and commercials for some days and now she finally appeared. Everything just seems odd.It was clear to him that she wasn't her old selfHer smile was dull and lack authenticity which was unlike Lisa.He ordered for the shoot to stop." Let's have a break everybody." He said and went to meet her from where she sat." What's wrong Lisa" he said trying to look into her eyes but she evade his gaze and looked away." You know you can tell me anything Lisa, anything? " He persuaded.Lisa raised her eyes to look at him." Nothing, Ben. And can I go? " She answered coldly." Of course." He replied trying not to be surprised by her reply and wat h her walk away.Even though the shoot wasn't over, he wanted her to go sort herself out and cool her mind.The photographer walked to him" Where's she headed" the man asked harshly and Ben smiled." That's all for today guys" he said as he walked past the stunned photographer and the crew slowly disbursed.**Lisa drove along the busy road slowly, regretting her actions at the studio.She wondered why she was angry at every little thingsHer manager was only trying to help and she felt bad for snapping at him.Her guilt with Mello was eating deep into her and she knew it.Even as she drove past, she still looked sideways maybe she could catch a glimpse of him around.She suddenly felt hungry as she hadn't taken anything that morning and decided to stop at Mom's Foodies.A lot had happened lately and she also need to cool her mind.She got there and drove into the compound and parked her vehicle at the underground lot and walked out and as usual, making heads turn to her.She smiled and walked into the restaurant picking a seat beside the window appreciating the scenery outside.The gentle sunlight lit up around her and she slowly let out a relaxing breath with eyes closed.She felt someone beside her and opened her eyes to see it was Andrew.She was even more surprised to see him there.At first, she thought he was there to see her and lashed out" you even had the guts to track me around. I said I don't want to see you ever again! Why are you so persistent? Huh!" She snapped and her eyes slowly went down to see the apron and tray he carried.Mom's Foodies was boldly written on the apron and it became evident that he was the waiter attending to her and her face fell.His face was down and she couldn't tell if he was crying but was sure he was embarrassed by the way he dropped the tray and ran out." Andrew! Andrew!! " One of the other waiter called but he didn't stop.Prior to that day, he had texted her that he's coming over to take her out for dinner that same day and was shocked to see he had lost him status quo.She felt embarrassed and also decided to walk out.She got out into the parking lot and leaned beside her car trying to catch her breath with all that was happening.As she managed to calm herself, some boys came over, dresses in black heavy outfits, it was clear that they were thugs" Hey, isn't this that famous model? " The first one said to his friends and they laughed.They slowly moved closer." I had been your greatest fan since my childhood, fam. Can you sign my t shirt " another mocked and the others laughed." Thank you" Lisa managed to smile. She knew they were dangerous guys and had to be careful in dealing with them.One of them tried to touch her and she slowly moved back to the back of the vehicleShe looked around in fearSome people were passing but they didn't seem to care.Another tried to touch her again, hurting her arm in the process and she cried silently." Help! Help me!!" She cried,her heart palpitating with each seconds.She felt like the earth should just open and swallow her that moment.She could see they were slowly reeling every moment of her painShe tried dialing her phone but they snatched it away from her.Suddenly she heard footsteps coming.The figure got closer and Lisa saw it was a man.The man was dressed in Military outfit and wore a cap making her not to see his face.There was a beautiful slim lady behind him and they appear not to be bothered or show an ounce of fear.The thugs noticed him and turned" Get away from here if you still cherish your life! " The one with tattoos yelled bringing out a dagger." Call the police please, they'll injure you" Lisa cried as she saw the thugs walking closer to the man." Yeahhh, we are the Black kings Gangs fam!! , we run this city and no one dare try shit with us, leave now if you still want to live " the other said bringing out a pistol.The man chuckled, turning to the lady behind him." Spare me a minute to deal with this,Ana. I promise it won't take long." The man said and plunged forward. .
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Just then, the warehouse doors swung open with a bang, and Mello rushed in, his steps quick and full of purpose. His eyes locked onto Sir Ren's, unflinching."Malcolm, what is so important?" Mello said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. His sudden appearance left Sir Ren stunned, unable to mask his shock. How did Mello manage to bypass his guards so easily?"What... what are you doing here?" Sir Ren snarled, anger twisting his features as he tried to regain his composure.Mello simply smiled, that infuriating calm spreading across his face, as if he knew something Sir Ren didn't. That smile was enough to make Sir Ren hiss with frustration, realizing he was surrounded by evidence that could incriminate him.Panic flickered across Sir Ren's face, his eyes darting to the drugs and documents scattered around. "Shit! Everybody clear out! Move! Gun him down, now!" Sir Ren screamed, his voice cracking with desperation as he reached for his men.But before he could finish his order, the room s
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As Mello drove away, the lights from his father's mansion grew smaller in the rearview mirror until they disappeared entirely. His jaw was clenched tight, muscles tense, as his mind raced with the weight of everything he’d just faced. The meeting had been more painful than he’d imagined, more personal than he had wanted it to be. But there was no room for regret now.He took a deep breath, his fingers drumming impatiently against the steering wheel. This was the last step of the plan, the final confrontation that would bring everything together. Yet, in the back of his mind, a whisper of doubt gnawed at him—would his father really let him go through with this? Or was there another twist waiting in the shadows?As he drove through the dimly lit streets, his phone buzzed on the passenger seat. He hesitated, glancing at the screen. It was a message from Zach.**"All set on my end. Sir Ren’s warehouse is under close watch. Your move now. Make it count."**Mello’s eyes narrowed, the resolv
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Mello smiled politely as he rose from the plush leather chair. “Thank you, President,” he said, his tone measured, careful not to let the adrenaline that still pulsed through his veins leak into his voice.He turned to leave, but before he could take more than a step, Sir Asher’s voice stopped him. “It’s late, Mello. Why don’t you stay here tonight? Get some rest.”Mello paused, his back to the man, and allowed a moment of consideration to pass. The offer was laced with something more—an unspoken test. Was this an olive branch, or was it bait? Either way, he couldn’t stay.He smiled, glancing over his shoulder. “I’m a man of time, and unfortunately, I don’t have much to spare at the moment. I appreciate the offer, though.”Sir Asher studied him for a second, then gave a curt nod. “Very well,” he replied, his face expressionless, though the calculating gleam in his eyes hadn’t faded.Mello turned and headed for the door, walking with an air of calm composure, though every nerve in his
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As Mello left Sir Nerio’s residence, he couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal hanging over him like a storm cloud. His father’s silence over the years suddenly made sense, and he felt a mix of anger and disappointment rising in his chest. But he pushed those emotions aside; he had a mission to complete.The ride to Sir Asher’s estate was long, giving Mello time to strategize. He needed to gather more evidence, and he couldn’t let his father’s involvement cloud his judgment. When he finally arrived, the sight before him was nothing short of overwhelming.The estate loomed like a fortress, sprawling over vast acres with manicured lawns, fountains, and elaborate sculptures. It looked more like a city than a home. Mello stepped out of his car, taking a moment to adjust his suit, ensuring he looked every bit the part of a powerful player in this high-stakes game.As he approached the entrance, two guards stood at attention, their eyes scanning him with a mix of suspicion and curiosity. He
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Mello settled into the plush booth, his heart pounding as he faced Sir Nerio. The Prime Minister looked polished and composed, as expected, but Mello knew beneath that facade lay a man tangled in a web of corruption. “Let’s skip the pleasantries,” Mello began, his tone firm and unwavering. “I’m not here to exchange small talk. I know about your dealings with Sir Ren.”Sir Nerio feigned confusion, raising an eyebrow. “What dealings? I’m not sure what you’re talking about, Mello. You must be mistaken.”Mello couldn’t help but smirk at the Prime Minister’s naivety. “Mistaken? Really? I have video evidence of you in a room full of drugs, discussing shipments with Sir Ren.” He pulled out his phone, swiping through the screens until he found the video. He pressed play, and the room filled with the sound of laughter echoing from the screen.The footage showed Sir Ren and Sir Nerio, surrounded by piles of drugs, their faces illuminated by the dim lights of the room. The two men leaned in clo
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Mello felt a surge of realization wash over him. No wonder his father had never interfered with Sir Ren's dealings all these years. The weight of his father’s choices settled heavily in his gut. Even though Mr. Buster had the power to quench Sir Ren's operations, he never did. The truth was painfully clear: Sir Ren had something on him, some past dealings and evidence that kept him silent.Mello clenched his jaw, anger bubbling beneath the surface. His father, a man he had respected, was ensnared in a web of deceit, trapped by his own mistakes. It was infuriating to think that the very person who should have been a protector had chosen to align with a monster out of fear.The room was still, the atmosphere thick with tension. Mello looked at his team, their faces a mix of concern and determination. He couldn’t let this betrayal distract him. He had a mission to accomplish.“Alright, let’s focus,” he said, forcing his voice to remain steady. “So, any update on Sir Vane?” Mello asked,
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As the evening shadows stretched across the sky, Mello felt a surge of impatience. He couldn’t wait any longer. Something inside him gnawed at his sense of urgency.He turned to Lisa, who was resting beside him. “I’ve got to go,” he said softly, brushing a kiss against her forehead. Before she could protest or ask him to stay, Mello was already on his feet, leaving her with just a glance.In the living room, he pulled out his phone and dialed Kelan. His voice was steady, but there was a quiet intensity beneath it. “Kelan, gather the team. We’re meeting at the hideout. It’s time.”There was a brief pause on the other end before Kelan answered, “We’ll be ready.”Mello ended the call, his mind racing. Tonight would set everything in motion.Mello slipped into his car, the engine purring to life as he pulled out of the driveway. The city lights flickered in the distance, but his mind was elsewhere, focused on the task ahead. The weight of the evidence he’d seen gnawed at him—the video of
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Mello lay in bed, his thoughts racing. The room was quiet now; Kelan and Lisa had gone to the doctor to finalize his discharge. He rubbed his temples, trying to make sense of everything. The previous night still haunted him, but it also fueled his determination.Suddenly, the phone beside him rang. It wasn’t his. He glanced at the unknown number flashing on the screen, instinct telling him to answer. Hesitating for a moment, he placed the call on speaker."Hope it didn’t hurt much," a familiar voice chuckled through the speaker. It was Zach, his tone mocking yet amused.Mello couldn’t help but laugh. "You’re crazy, but I’ve got to hand it to you, it was a brilliant plan."Zach’s laughter followed. "That means you owe me, you know, for boosting your fame and making you the talk of the town overnight."Mello smiled, recalling how close he came to losing everything. "When I nearly died last night? Yeah, thanks for that.""It was just a light knockout. You’re still here, right?" Zach’s gr
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the next morning When Mello opened his eyes, he found himself in a room full of people, all watching him with worried expressions. Their whispers filled the air. "He's awake," someone said softly.Disoriented, Mello rubbed his eyes and saw Kelan and Lisa standing nearby, their faces pale with fear. He slowly sat up in bed, feeling a dull ache in his head. "What's going on?" he asked, his voice groggy.Kelan motioned for the others to leave, and soon it was just the three of them in the room. Lisa, sitting by his side, took his hand and spoke " thank God" Mello stared at her, trying to process what had happened. Mello blinked slowly, trying to piece together what had happened. His body felt heavy, his mind foggy. He looked down at Lisa, who was resting her head on his legs, her silent tears soaking into the blanket. The weight of her words sank in, but they felt distant, like an echo from a dream."Attacked?" he muttered, still rubbing his temple. His eyes flickered over to Kelan
