"Jeez!" Charles muttered as he bent his head to the table."What's wrong?" Josephine asked, and chose that time as the right time to take off her glasses."Would you put on those damn glasses?" He whispered through clenched teeth."Damn?" She asked and scoffed, flipping her hair out of her face. "Now you get to use bad words too? That's a way of making me happy, I guess? You're really one strange man." She told me, prepared to stand but ue held her shoulders down."Put. Your. Glasses. On." He said laying emphasis on every word. "Alaric." He whispered and her mouth which had been ready for a wide scoff, ran down."Alaric is here?" She asked breathily, as she leaned low onto the table."Holy sh…" she was saying as she spotted Alaric but managed to cover her mouth. Her eyes went wide as they seemed to be thinking of a million things that would happen to her, and so did my eyes. I was going to be doomed. It would not only make Alaric reject the land, it would make him enemies with both he
Charles couldn’t believe his ears. He wondered how Josephine would be friends with people who wanted what she had. It was understandable that they could also desire what she had, but when it comes to a man, it shouldn’t be so.“I don’t think I heard you right.” Charles said, staring at her to be certain she meant what she said.“I said I want you to be mine. Be my man. Look, I really admire you, Charles. I admire your physique, and you look intelligent.”“Thank you for the compliment, but I’ll pass, Miss.” Charles rejected her offer, and cleared his throat.Still, Josephine’s friend was relentless.“I can give you whatever you want. Is it hot and constant sex? Money, fame, a high position, respect, lands? Just name it. I’ll make it happen, instantly.” She said, trying to tempt Charles enough for him to accept her.“I’m sorry, I have to make a pass on that. I still stand on my response. If you don’t mind, I think I’ll take my leave.” Charles tried to excuse himself.“Hold on. Please ho
Those words felt like golden eggs to Charles as this was what he had been expecting for so long. To him, it was so certain that if Josephine should speak to Mr. Dane, concerning the land, it would be solved.Charles let out a loud laughter of joy, then hugged her tight. Josephine was glad that she made him this happy, and she cherished that moment.“Thank you so much, Josephine. You are such a darling. I can’t believe this, but I guess this is real.” Charles said, trying hard to contain his joy in the best way possible.“It is real, Charles. I have decided to help you, and I will ensure I stand on Alaric’s neck to make sure he considers buying your land for a very good price.” Josephine assured him.“Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much. I really do appreciate you, Josephine. In fact, I’m so lucky to have met someone as golden as you.” Charles complimented her, trying to make her feel really good.He knew that the more he made her blush and feel good, they more she would want to give in
Josephine screamed so loud in anger that anyone who heard her scream would understand how pained she felt at that moment. She was angered by the way he left without feeling remorse.“How could you not feel remorse for what you did!” She yelled out loud in anger, and stomped her feet.Charles on the other hand, felt accomplished. He watched Josephine, sulk, through his mirror, and smiled. “You decided to cheat on your husband who is willing to give you everything, and you can’t bear when someone cheats you, or play with your feelings. Tch! You must be kidding me.” Charles said as he swerved to the left, through a corner.Then he picked up his phone, and dialed James’ number. James’ phone rang for about three times before he finally answered.“Where did you put your phone, man.” Charles questioned, although with humor.“I actually had it on silent, while working on a few things. Judging from the sound of your voice, it seems something good came up.” James said as he adjusted himself o
Charles was alarmed by Vera’s message, and immediately tried to reach her, but her line wasn’t reachable.“Shit!” He cursed out loud, and ran off to where his car was, then got into his car immediately.He started his car, and dialed Vera’s number again, but it still wasn’t reachable. So, he decided to call James as he didn’t know where Vera’s house was.James phone rang thrice before it was answered, then Charles put it on loudspeaker.“Hey, James. Where’s Vera right now?” Charles inquired immediately.“Hey Charles. It’s me, Vera.” Vera replied, with her voice, a little shaky.“Vera wasn’t that kind of woman who would act feeble, but for her voice to sound this way, then something must have happened to her.” Charles thought to himself.“Vera, I saw your text not long. What’s going on?” Charles asked, out of concern.“James is currently in the hospital. Can you come over to Hope Hospital?” Vera informed.“Wait! What! You know what? I’ll be right there.” Charles assured, and sped up to
Fury seeped into Charles veins, and he clenched his fist tight as his eyes stayed fixed on the message. Every single word of that message was infuriating. The hand which held the phone squeezed it tight, and his lips was pulled into a tight line.After a few seconds, he forced himself to take a deep breath, but it didn't work, so he took in several deep breaths until the sudden storm that had risen in his chest had settled a little. He was going to get Mark. That he was very sure of, and when he finally caught him, he was going to tear him apart. He would rip him in pieces. He was keeping his anger for him, so when he finally caught him, he would unleash all the rage and fury he had been trying so hard to control. He was going to make him wish he never made it out of his mother's womb.He was going to make him wish he never knew that he, Charles, existed. He was going to make him cry and beg, and if he didn't, well, he was going to wish he could. Charles threw his phone on his bed,
“I guess you are smart enough to recognize my voice, quickly.” She chuckled lightly.Charles had excused himself from Mr. Grayson. He knew that for whatever reason she had called him, it wasn’t good. No matter the plan she had, he had to be one step ahead of her as he couldn’t allow a woman to trump over him especially when he had a lot to do.He was aware that if Josephine had something on him, he wouldn’t be able to achieve his goals anymore as she would find out more secrets about him, and control things from there.“What do you want?” I questioned, coldly.Then she chuckled loudly, and exhaled like she really enjoyed her laughter.“it isn’t a question of what, but who, my darling.” She replied.“Josephine, I do not have time for your pranks and all. Get straight to the point. I’m very busy.” Charles snapped at her, but ensured that his voice didn’t make Mr. Grayson suspicious.“Oh, I see. Alright, let’s meet tomorrow evening at Grand Hotel. I’m currently lodged there.” She informe
Panic rushed through Charles like a flood. The blood on his palm wasn't even red, but black. He could taste the metallic taste blood had thick on his tongue, and he coughed some more. As he coughed, it felt like he wouldn't stop. He wrenched his tie from his neck to enable him to breathe but doing that seemed to drain him faster as he fell to the ground. He tried to use his palm to hold himself but ended up collapsing on the floor. He continued to cough and dark blood dribbled down the sides of his mouth. His chest felt tight, like there was no space for his heart to beat. He had thought he would be fine, not knowing the gas had already done its worst while he had been busy hacking at the door.Was he going like that?The blue sky in front of him wavered, and seemed to split as he faced the heavens, and it was the last thing he saw as the darkness crowded his sight. Luckily for Charles who lay helpless on the floor, a woman looking to be in her mid-forties happened to pass by. She l