He kept silent when Lucian had drawn closer, and then sighed. His efforts worked, the young man didn't mind the peering eyes of his employees as all he was concerned about was the finding the warehouse."Boss?" Lucian muttered feeling embarrassed, seriously, why does the boss had to echo his name from where he stood."Yes Lucian, I need your help with something" he beckoned with a gloomy face at the secretary."It's my day off sir...""Lucian please, I need your help, you're the only one I can think of right now that can help" Alex pleaded as he took the secretary's hands into his palms, and probing into his eyes at the same time.The shock Lucian widened his eyes at his boss, who was behaving awkward. Does he realize they were in public, and the way he was holding his hand might draw suspicion; that they might have a relationship. Mostly his last lines which made Lucian swallow hard.Alex had thought holding onto Lucian's hands would make him change his mind quickly, and it worked on
It was no big deal with his new behavior as surprises over the new Ethan never ceases. Lucian was definitely a witness to that.They had gone to the warehouse to set those girls trapped free. Ethan usually smuggle such girls for prostitution, and social vices but today, Alex was putting a stop to that.He also kept to his promise of checking back on Evelyn. Well this new behavior of his wasn't likable by some people, as he tends to expose their evils.The proverb which says not everyone is likely to one's friend, has to be applied in the life of Alex. Now what bothers him was how to cut off from the women after him.He was fine by Evelyn, but not Sophia and Jessica, mostly the lucy of a woman, he was yet to see. They weren't the only ones tailing on him so far, but the persistent ones were those three ladies or perhaps four!Well for the mansion he resides, he had to change a lot of things, sacked workers who were way older than being a cleaner, and gave them a more conducive job that
He tried calming himself down but it wasn't working. In a haste, he ran out and headed for the security house over here.Alex needed to CCTV footage of who must have sneaked into the house. Too bad, the information he desires wasn't available as the surveillance didn't capture anyone!"Who came in while I was away?"Alex snapped glaring at the security agent who gave him his reply."Sonia! Damn it!" He cussed and ran back into the mansion, called the chaffeur and it happens to be Natalie who showed up.Was she also going to be driving him? He thought when he saw her appear in a flash. The perplexed boss haven't approved the job she was going to be performing just yet. Was she this excited to resume! Well as long as she's accustomed with the routes around the city, he was fine by having her as his private driver."Take me to Sonia" he ordered storming into the car. He didn't even realize that he was still in his nightwear.The wondering Natalie scanned this lunatic of a man who was alre
While in the car, she kept updating someone what was going on over here. One would say she was a secret spy hired by someone to keep an eye on Alex.She glanced at the message she had written so far and sighed. Her gaze became sad, as she strolled her eyes towards where the mansion stood.***Rodger chuckled hysterically, he held the chest in his hand, he had hired someone to break into his step brother's house just to get the treasure chest!The devious man was seated in his study room, and had the chest placed on the desk.He was so eager to open it but then the footstep of his mother approached him, and he had to glide the chest inside his drawer.She must have noticed that he was hiding something with how quickly he stood up, peep at his drawer, and then stared at her.Whatever he was hiding, as long as it wouldn't affect her negatively, she didn't give a damn about it."What brings you here mother?""Is it wrong to see my incapable son?" She responded and he scoffed. When would s
The car came to a halt at Jessica's apartment and Natalie hurried up to get the car opened for him.Alex adjusted the shirt he had on, stayed calm and beckoned on the girl he found by the doorstep if Jessica was around.The child scrutinized the man in front of her and suddenly ran inside. Natalie was behind wondering what next scene would be created.She must say, her first day at work is just honorifics. Alex shoved his face at her and asked;"Do I look scary?"His PA gave a him a positive reply and it made him sigh. But then why did the little girl run away on sighting him? While he was lost in his contemplations, an old man approached him with a grumpy face."Ethan?" The old man mused counting the steps before him to reach the young man."Yes?" Alex responded clearing his throat and shifting his gaze to the old man. He gave a bow In a courtesy way and the old man scoffed."Get in, we've got serious issues to discuss" the old man snapped and Alex gulp. Seriously? He wasn't here for
Once she was done making the call, she hurried back. Beckoned on her boss that she was done eating and they took a ride to Evelyn's house.He got a negative report at her house, which made him stress out."Who could have gotten in?" She reasoned with him and all he could do was shake his head, disappointed."How about the CCTV footage?" Evelyn pressed on. He explained that they found nothing and only had Sophia walking in late at night."All of the footage?""Yes Evelyn" he cussed pacing to and fro. Since his arrival he haven't taken a seat and was just worried."Who do you think would want to have it?" Evelyn interrogated and his reply was;"Everyone, everyone is after that stuff stucked in the chest which I have no knowledge of""I'm aware of that, you don't need to remind me, have you sent some of your men to look into it" "Yes, I haven't heard a news from them yet"Evelyn drew close to him and pat him gently on the back. She had to beckon on him to relax or his blood wouldn't flo
Natalie gazed at her hand, the phone she had was beeping loudly. Where she stood, she could hear some employees gossiping and trembling about something.Her legs stood behind her bosses door, just Incase he needed any attention. It was her first day at work and so, she needed to do her best not to be kicked out by this mood swinging boss of hers who was so unpredictable.The Ethan she knew of, his actions could be determined by his employees and those close to him. He was a mafia afterall which meant ever wrong was right to him.It was through some pokenosers that she learnt about the current situation Alex was passing through. The bemused girl had to answer the phone call in a hast."I couldn't, but I had a reason why" she snapped immediately a question was thrown at her by the caller."You must have heard what's on the news, it seems fate is on our side" the voice mumbled over the phone and Natalie squints her eyes."That certainly means his death has to be place on halt" Natalie mu
wait up Lucian!" A voice called at the man who was in a hast to leave. It was an employee who perceived it was a perfect time to speak with the secretary."I'm busy" he snapped but then the employee hastily tuck a card into Lucian's breast pocket and grinned."Play your part well" he muttered in devious manner and attempted to go but then Lucian hauled him back.He pulled the card from his breast pocket and tore it into shreds. Lucian glared at the man before him."Tell Rodger, I'm not interested" he snarled and dumped the pieces into the employee's opened palm."Why do you stick to that man always?" Jimmy, the employee asked and Lucian scoffed."No can tell if a sheep turns out to be the wolf" he whispered and bounced away.Jimmy was marvelled by the parable this man just said and he tried relating to what he meant. It wasn't even similar to the question he asked. He quickly communicated on the phone to the man who sent him to deliver the card to Lucian."He's proving stubborn" he be
His nervous eyes suddenly turned dark as his tender feet hide behind his mother. His chapped lips muttered some words as his sad face could prove that something troubled him. He looked timid as his ears tingled at the sounds he heard which drew his attention to the scene displaying before him. He sensed the tears of children, wives and mothers. They were at the train station and soon, those they came to say goodbye to would depart. It made him scared as his eyes met the gaze of the young man who intended to kiss his mother. The place he stood with his mother was rowdy and it gave him goosebumps as his hands held the garment his mother held. His grip on the garment of his mother tighten as a young man waved at him with tears gathered in his eyes. It felt that was the last moments he would see the one person he looked up to. This lad had a lot of disappointment buried inside of him and had wishes to turn back time. Today was a day his lips had to mutter goodbye to his father who was a s
Dark tree trunks, shadows, overhanging limbs across the path seen at the last second, clumps of bushes, barely visible black trails snaking through the undergrowth. The moon shone through a lattice of leaves, patchy sky and stars seen in glimpses through tree breaks, tall shadowed pines stretching up like arrows into the sky, streaks of cloud against the earth, Wind slipping through leaves, cracking undergrowth with each step, creaking tree trunks, the flutter of wings unseen, snapping twigs, grass. Heavy pants could be heard through this dangy wood as a man could be seen covered in blood while holding a little child in his arms. His torn outfit, bruised face, dangling hair could tell he was escaping. His feet never gave a halt to the impending danger behind him as surviving from his raging foes was all that matter. He curdled this petrified child tightly, groaned in pains and tottered deeper into the woods. His only energy was the child he vowed to keep alive despite the pains and hu
He held a mini box in his hands and a headphone on. His lips mumbling words and his head nodding slowly. His feet stride slowly as the environment he found himself seems to be isolated except the creepy sounds of insects. A soft sigh left his lips as his eyes gazed around and then rested on a building in front of him. From the looks of it, he knew the reason why he was here in this abandoned building that would now become his own. He had no fear about what possibly could happen here. Rumors had it that the past occupants here never survived a night. A finger of his ran through his ruffled hair as he bit his lips and smirked. It was never his wish to come here but then circumstances made him do so. He was never good at anything yet had a dream to be a doctor and enrolled in a medicine school only to get kicked out due to a conspiracy and sent here to the tower of death. Magic was the key in that school and every perpetrator of a heinous crime was sent here as a death sentence, though w
The swirling wind swept across the place as the cloud had gathered for a heavy downpour giving signs for the victim of it's wrath. The dark was drawing in and people could be seen hurrying to take shelter away from the impending storm that would come upon them. Steadily, a downpour began wetting the earth and anything its stroke could come upon. Stacy was found in her pyjamas, t-shirt, flipflop slippers and face cap striding in the rain which had become heavy. Her hair were being toss aside by the whirlwind as the cold for the day had captured her. She had no idea of where she was heading to. There were no cabs around neither did she look like one who was ready to go home. At that moment, she wanted death to come take her. It was definitely over but too soon. The situation got her asking why it always had to be her. Why did she pull an act that had a bitter ending. Did he know she had to swallow her pride to hug him in people's presence? He felt like a gentleman who would understand h
Ryan smiled and began a speech by saying it was an honor to be seated with kings and queens of the upper hands. He had only seen them in TV and they look cute in real life. Furthermore, he praised them a bit to lighten up the mood mostly the ruthless looking emperor who let out a sided smile at the young man's adornment. Stacy was troubled that he wouldn't win her father but it seems like he would because the emperor loved praises. The only people who were against them were her brothers. Ryan had to lie about the companies he had and awards won as a distinguish businessman. The emperor went further to ask how much his assets worth and Stacy answered that on his behalf. The only man was someone who loved proof and couldn't be bought easily. The prepared Stacy had that with her which left Ryan stunned. The emperor was impressed by that as only a wealthy man, posed and perfect could be accepted to the family as though his were perfect because from Ryan's observation, this family was fall
She tried to speak, but was choked with tears. Her tearstained face was puffy and swollen with grief, crestfallen, she realised that her only chance to succeed was gone. However, proving the guest wrong was her aim. Her stunning wedding dress which had buried her suit her perfectly as she was groomed beautifully for this day. Today would have been the most remarkable day of her life if it wasn't screwed up by her groom. Here she was in the dress room cussing at every scene that had happened an hour ago. Her supposed groom had just rejected her last minutes to the wedding ceremony. If it were her wish, she would have halted the time. It was so embarrassing and agonizing for her as she needed to stay strong and sought a way out. Attempting not to freak out, she began to comfort herself.At that moment, time had stopped as the gnawing grief still held her still. Her make had almost wash away from the uncontrollable tears while she stood facing the mirror as her mind contemplated. She fol
The sun had risen up steadily as it shone its ray through windows which slightly paved way for it to penetrate. It bright light rested on her forehead as her mouth let out a gasp which was accompanied by a groan. She fluttered her lashes slowly trying to get her eyes open. Her body felt weaken and glued to where she laid. Gradually, her blurry vision was becoming vivid and it got to her notice that she was in a room. Her hands raked her rumbled hair as she felt like she was in a trace. The few memories she could recall was being locked up in a capsule and found herself staggering towards a foggy area. Her brown eyes scrutinized the room which didn't look like a ward or hers. The confused lady felt her temperature which was warm and then rolled her gaze to the window which gave way for the sun to greet her."What happened?" She questioned as though someone would give her the answers she needed. Miranda winced with pain while trying to massage her body. She still couldn't understand wha
Doctor Eric had his eyes on the young man who had been trapped inside this capsule for 20 years. He often wondered how his mentor knew about the miseries of passing through a border between the living and afterlife. The young doctor still had his speculations if he should cut this first experiment out of life. Furthermore, how did he survive in a foreign world all these years? He had thought that was the end of the young man but someone proved he was still alive and striving to live. It must have been difficult for this first experiment to adapt and face difficulty.Eric hadn't muster up courage to do as professor Henry commanded and he knew if the old man turns up, he would cut him off. For now, he was all alone in the laboratory and time wasn't on their side. From observation, the second experiment was left with 24 hours to return. He raked his left brow and strides towards Miranda's capsule, she was breathing just fine and had no complications yet. Though, he never could tell what
They arrived at an abandoned factory and he gestured to her that she had only few minutes to hand over the letter. She cleared her throat as she mustered up courage to seek after Eloise who needed to see the letter which her father brought to her. Thanks to someone, she got to her destination and found the Eloise's location. She was a teenage girl who lived in an forgotten factory and had no one asking after her. Tyler chose to stay outside but Miranda had no confident to enter this dark, lonely factory alone and requested Tyler comes along promising she wouldn't trouble him further. Furiously, he got a torchlight and led the way while she was clingy from behind. She had even banged her head on his back due to how close she was and he retorts at her to stay inches away from him. She apologized and stepped ahead of him as he handed her the torchlight since she decided to take the lead not to trouble this gloomy man. They were different doors in this factory and Tyler's voice gave her d