Lord Gullathova had made a mental note to up the security of the Gullathova Mansion and his close family members but when he got home the night before and heard of Aaliyah's absence, he had been so worried through the night that he didn't effect any change.
Lord Gullathova had remained in the sitting room till dawn and had not stopped spitting treats when Aaliyah didn't return before breakfast. His mind had played games on him especially because they had shut down all the cameras in the city so he could not track her movement after she left the restaurant where she had dinner with Ric and the others.
The night before was a blank spot in time
No one had breakfast and everyone paced the floor so hearing that there was a guest, Lord Gullathova was skeptical even if Aaliyah was back already.
"Did you get his details?" Lord Gullathova asked cautiously.
"No Sir, he would
Melissa's heart raced fast at every step Ric took closer to the bathroom door. Her plan was going as she wanted but the one reality of the identity of the man she intended to seduce plagued her.A million thoughts ran through her mind and she looked around for where to hide, though the bathroom space was vast and luxuriously furnished, there was no hiding place.Ric turned the door knob and let himself in, he walked straight to the wash sink and splashed cold water on his face."Damn! I need to get passed this." Ric stared at his reflection in the mirror perplexed and disturbed, his troubled mind was on several things. He had his wedding to Aaliyah was fast approaching so the emergence of more drama eluded his wildest imagination.Melissa held her breath and did not as much as breathe until Ric left the place. Melissa had hid herself in the bath tub and pulled the curtain over.
Melissa looked at the phone severally. Ric hanging up without saying a word only confirmed her suspicions."Damn it! How did I miss it that Ric was the short form of Ricardo?" Melissa was angry at herself for overlooking such an obvious detail."What is his damn surname?" Melissa fumbled with her phone to call her Dad. She had not changed her surname after marrying Ric so she never really knew his surname.When she repeatedly tapped on the finger print on the screen and the phone won't just light up like a bulb, she discovered she had a low battery and her phone had actually gone off.The line went dead on her end first was what she then realised.Her mind became even more disturbed, what will he think of her ending the call on him?She needed to power her phone immediately and speak to Ric, she needed to convince him that she truly loved him, she needed to mend her relationship with him before he married that Gullathova girl; Aaliyah.Melissa rummaged her bags and found nothing. Her
Arizona fell silent, she felt as though Melissa's words were blasphemy, the Milano Group president was reverred like a god in the city and it was more impossible than not that he would grant Melissa audience so Arizona became suspicious of Melissa's claim."You saw him? Where?" Arizona's expression went from shocked to quizzical."You don't believe me and I know I sound stupid but I got into his office and I saw his face." Melissa emphasized at her attempt to convince Arizona."Let's say I believe that you magically gained access into the office of the most influential man in the city and he let you see his face, do you also expect me to believe that he let you walk out of there free to tell?" Arizona had a point, Melissa covered her face with both her hands in frustration.Whatever explanation she was going to give was going to sound dumb but she had to find the perfect reasonable explanation."Listen to me, I was waiting to see him and the secretary went to use the bathroom. I slipp
When Arizona got outside, she saw Melissa drive off."Melissa! Melissa!" Arizona tried to run after Melissa's car but she did not meet up, especially because two extra cars had driven behind Melissa making it impossible for Melissa to see Arizona through the rear view mirror.Unable to catch up, Arizona stopped and sighed. She regretted her decision and choice of words."Oh Mel, please don't be angry with me, I should have not responded to you that way." Arizona felt a bit sad as she stood a bit dejected soliloquizing.In the car, Melissa drove steady, her heart thumping fast in her ribcage. Her pulse irregular as she feared her fate. Worst still her phone was completely out so there was no way she could text anyone for help secretly.Sweaty palms held the wheel tight as Melissa followed after the vehicle in front of her.They got to a traffic stop and Melissa had a crazy idea pop up in her head, she could quietly unbuckle her seat belt and slip out of the car and get lost between th
Ric packed his belongings off his desk and placed a call to Frank. "Come in,""Young Master, " Frank greeted when he entered into Ric's office.Ric and Frank were very informal outside the office environment but Frank never overstepped his bounds or addressed Ric with the slightest bit of familiarity when Damon was absent or at the office.Frank had even bowed himself ninety degrees until Ric spoke as a show of respect and submission."We are going to Melissa." Ric said as he walked to the door and Frank tagged along behind him."We? Do you want to go to her Sir?" Frank asked."She saw my face already so it's no use playing any more games. She knows the truth." Ric said without slowing down or sparing Frank a glance.In the underground parking lot, Frank got into the driver's seat while Ric sat behind. Underground parking lot was one common design with Milano buildings for security reasons.It allowed easy entrance and exit from the building to openings that no one could trace.Hence
Melissa had been summoned by the Boss, she did not need a soothsayer to tell her who was standing in front of her, he had exact same features as her Ex husband Ric and for his hair, he had the same style and suit on as she had just seen but the only difference was that he was a bit more muscular.Melissa had lived with Ric for several years so despite the similarities, she knew that the man before her was not her Ex husband even if he worked out to attain this stature.His jaw line was not as defined and his accent was not fluid, he was not Ric, he was not her Ex husband.That was when Melissa knew she had made a mistake."Answer me!" He barked, making Melissa jump a bit, her eyes went hide with fear and her knuckles turned white as he took calculated strides towards her.Melissa in turn, took receeding steps until the back of her leg collided with something and she almost fell over the side table if Mr. Maximilanno did not save her on time."Are you mad? Are you trying to get yoursel
"You left this behind," Mr Maximillano as she believed him to be had dangled Melissa's charger before her eyes and she regretted her decision to visit the Milano company that day.The thought of the decision and the conditions she was given weighed heavy on Melissa's already troubled heart. She had not been coerced to do it but her limited options had compelled her to act unreasonably.Mr Maximillano had asked the impossible from her and she had been left with no other option to save herself so she accepted his terms without protesting.Horn!The sound of a car's horn jolted Melissa to reality again, she had been so lost in the thoughts of her demise that she had not been stepping on the accelerator making her car almost come to a Halt on the highway."If you don't know how to drive then hang a large letter L on your vehicle so we all know you're a loser rather than try to cause an accident woman!" The man that drove the car she gave way to yelled at her ad he drove passed her.Meliss
Melissa was shocked at his audacity, she screamed in frustration. She needed his help navigating her way in order to get to Italy but Ric was not cooperating.Ric dropped the call and massaged his temple, Frank's idea of using Melissa and her father's influence to find the assassin was a good idea but it was going to involve Ric constantly communicating with Melissa and possibly following her to Italy as her husband to reduce any suspicions.Melissa worked with the immigration so granting access and falsely approving fake identities was going to be a walk over with Melissa on their team yet no scam will be traced to the Milano Group president at all if the foreign authorities found out.Ric picked up his phone and answered the incoming call."Ric, you have to come home early today. Where are you?" Damon questioned him immediately the call connected"Why so?" Ric was a bit lost in the sudden demand from his brother and friend."It's Gordon's birthday anniversary tomorrow and we have to