When they got to the changing room, Nathan collapsed on one of the empty benches. Charles went closer and towered above him with his hands on his hips.“You want to tell me what this is all about?”Nathan sighed and took his jaw into his hands. “I’m so pissed about my helpless state with Avery.”Charles exhaled and sat beside him. “Now I get where all the agitation is coming from. Never thought you were a lover boy.”Nathan turned to Charles with a quirked brow. Charles chuckled. “Got you!”For the first time in about six hours, Nathan smiled. Charles placed his left hand around Nathan’s sweaty shoulder. “You can’t fix a problem with a confused head, bro.”“Well, I thought kicking and punching was going to get my head cleared.”“Did it?”Charles asked. Nathan shook his head in disagreement. “Why don’t you clean up and then we hit the VIP café? I came with my Bentley. You can drive us down there.” Charles suggested. Nathan stood up. “I could use a couple of drinks.”“Then what are
The Vice Chancellor’s eyes widened in horror. “Nathan Smith?”He had that name printed on the slate of his heart because Mike had given him a stern warning regarding the boy.“Turns out the culprit has been fished out. How is it possible that all three of our children gave the same name.” Mr. Fidel said.“I’m so shocked right now.” The V.C. said after heaving a sigh.The woman began to rant. “This is a private institution for God’s sake. We expect students here to be of good behavior not to go about the school hawking drugs.”“Whoever that Nathan Smith is, I want him arrested He’s not going to attempt to ruin the life of my boy and go scot-free.” Mr. Clifford maintained with a furious expression.The VC gave his forehead a mild scrape. Several thoughts were already going through his mind like why the boy Mike spoke highly of was engaged in drugs.“I’m very sorry for all the inconvenience and I assure you that investigations will begin ASAP. Nathan and his cohorts will be brought to bo
Captain John drove the security van straight to the VC’s building. When they arrived, he pulled the car to a halt and Nathan quickly stepped out. Captain John then placed Nathan ahead of him while he followed. They made their way to the VC’s office. The Vice-Chancellor was standing in his office, his arms folded across his chest. “Got him!” Captain John said and slapped the bag of cocaine on the VC’s desk after he stepped in with Nathan. “We found this inside his locker. My men are still raiding other lockers.”The VC took the pack and surveyed the substance. “Bloody hell! This is cocaine.”“Look, sir, I don’t know how this got into my locker in the first place. I’m innocent.” Nathan defended himself. “Shut the fuck up!” Captain John fired at him. The VC presented the cocaine bag to the captain. “Seal it as evidence and keep up with the search. We need to keep up the search so that we can fish out his colleagues.”“Got it” The captain snatched the parcel and stepped out. The VC
“While Cole is trying to figure out the identity of those bastards, why don’t we head to the mansion and chill out?” Charles suggested. “Yeah. I could use some video game battle right now.” Henry quickly jumped on the offer. “I’ll get changed,” Nathan said and stood up. The boys couldn’t hide their smiles. Finally, some distraction. While Nathan was changing inside, Henry got a call from his dad. “Shit!” he muttered under his breath with his eyes cast on the phone screen.Charles moved closer to him. “Is there a problem?”“We have a family lunch by 2 pm.” He looked up at the clock on the wall. “I guess they must have noticed my absence.”“That’s okay. Just carry on with your family function. I’ll ensure Nathan has a good time.” Charles told Henry. Henry heaved a defeated sigh. “Tell Nathan I’m sorry.” Charles blinked. Henry dashed out. A few minutes later, Nathan came out wearing a comfortable pair of blue pants and a cotton shirt. “Where’s Henry?” he asked after grabbing his
Nathan opened his sore eyes and through a hazy gaze, he noticed a group of men towering above him. He groaned and sat up. He then rubbed his eyes with the edge of his palm. The back of his head felt sore and about three men were standing on his sides.After he shut his eyes, he instantly had flashes of three men in black masks hurrying out of a black sports car. He recollected them dragging Charles and then knocking him down.“Shit!” Nathan staggered to his feet and took to his heels.The men who had revived him were stunned by his reaction.Nathan ran to his mansion. The guards at the gate were stunned when they saw him running toward the house, looking apprehensive. His clothes were soiled with sand and dust because he had been on the floor for about five minutes before the rescuers walked down the lane and saw him on the ground.The gates to the Alcantara mansion were flung open.Immediately after Nathan stepped inside the house, he was surrounded by bodyguards who were soon throwi
Nathan dragged his feet up the staircase as he made his way to his room. After Mr. Wells sent him out of his house a few minutes ago, Nathan took a cab back to his mansion.Meanwhile, it’s been two hours since Jackson and the men left for the search and Nathan was yet to get a call from them.As he traced his back to his room, he kept wondering why anyone would kidnap Charles and leave him. It was evident that the abductors came for only Charles.Could it be a family thing? Maybe the Wells rivals trying to exert revenge by kidnapping Charles? pondered Nathan.Nathan stepped into his room with a defeated sigh. He was about to head to his bedroom when his phone began to ring. When he dipped his hand inside his pocket, he realized that it was his official phone.Nathan stared at the screen and looked away when he realized that it was Elaine calling him. In such a state, the last thing on his mind was handling business matters. He ignored the call but it persisted.Nathan got to his bedro
Charles stiffened as the droplets of the ice water run down through every corner of his body. After he was completely soaked, the gang leader walked up to him.“That was just the tip of the iceberg from ice.”The men broke out laughing.Their leader continued. “One blow from one of these men is going to reset your brain but if you want us to avert that, you better start speaking.”With his head lowered Charles forced his teeth to stop clattering. He was already freezing to death.“Listen. The Alcantara heir is a hidden figure. I’ve never seen his face so I don’t know anything about his identity.”Charles slurred and pressed his eyes against each other. His brain picked up a burning sensation.“You liar!” The gang leader fired back.Charles groaned and slowly gazed upon the face of his torturer. Apart from a set of ferocious brown eyes, he could see nothing. The man and his group remained a mystery to him. He even had no idea about his surrounding.The gang leader clenched his jaw and g
“I need your help.”With goosebumps spread all over his body, McDonald was paying keen attention to Nathan. “Before I explain to you the crisis I’m into, let me begin with a head start on the man behind the mask.”McDonald gave repeated nods. “I go by the name Nathan Smith, a student at Phoenix University. In school, I’m a nobody who is often bullied but that’s not the bone of contention.” Nathan said and shook his head. “My best friends Henry and Charles are the only outsiders who know about my identity aside from the Alcantara staff here who are loyal to death.”“Wow!” McDonald muttered under his breath. “Yesterday, my friend Charles was kidnapped while we were heading to the mansion. The incident occurred at the junction not far from this house. Since I go by the identity of Nathan Smith, I don’t drive official cars so Charles and i took a cab and he was taken the moment we stepped out.” Nathan explained. McDonald’s eyes widened in horror. “We are doing all we can to figure o