It was a bright morning and Dario stood in his room prepared to leave for Clandestine, his eyes fixed on his hand. After a few days, Dario resolved to go toClandestine just like King Tunde had requested. Dario stared at his special ring on his finger. He had attempted to read the minds of people and he had confirmed that the ring really had the powers of mind reading. But he was yet to confirm if the ring truly had the power to make him immortal. “Should I leave it on?” He asked himself, turning his wrist to study the ring around his finger. To him, since he was only going to Clandestine for a friendly visit and returning the next day, he didn’t necessarily need the ring. At Least he wasn’t going to fight a war.Dario reached for the ring on his finger and attempted to pull it off but he abruptly stopped, leaving the ring in place. “There’s no harm in leaving it on,” he shrugged and mumbled to himself. A knock on his door interrupted his thought flow, “come in, Bruce.”“Your
As Dario’s Mercedes Benz and convoy drove through the borders of Clandestine, all eyes were on them. The eyes of the citizens followed them with their eyes lit with admiration.They don’t see things like this everyday.They all whispered amongst themselves wondering which high profile was here to visit their kingdom. “Wow, he must be very wealthy!” a market woman said, pulling her friend to see what she was seeing. “That’s a fucking a Mercedes Benz!”“Those are the Persian soldiers,” a man said as he stared at the emblem on the outfit of the soldiers. “Yes! It’s them.”“That means Emperor Dario is here!!” a young lady screamed, her eyes glistening with admiration and excitement.“It’s Emperor Dario!” She screamed as she ran deeper into the market and kept repeating the sentence. “Emperor Dario is here!”As Dario’s car and his convoy arrived at the grand palace gates of Clandestine, the gates swung open immediately as if the guards already knew Dario was here. His car rolled into th
Dario slept over at Clandestine and returned to Persian the following day with Bruce and his soldiers. As they drove through their borders, Dario closed his eyes and inhaled the fresh breeze with a wide smile plastered on his face. He could feel the calm and peace that radiated his empire. He was very glad to finally be home. Mostly, he couldn’t wait to see his wife and his two babies. He had brought along some gifts for Aisha from King Tunde as well and he couldn’t wait to show them to her. “We’re finally home!” he whispered under his breath, his eyes darting around the beautiful surroundings.***“Hey, my love,” Dario called out with his arms wide open as he walked into the grand living room. Aisha, who didn’t notice anyone’s entrance, turned when she heard Dario’s familiar voice. Her face immediately brightened as her lips stretched into a wide smile. “Oh my god! You’re back!” she screamed as she jumped off her seat and ran to Dario, wrapping him in a tight and warm hug. Da
Aisha’s gaze immediately shot at the royal guards and her feet carried her faster than she ever thought. “Where? Where?” she asked as she ran out of the room.When she got out, she saw an old man. He looked very old, like he was in his late seventies. And next to him was a basket that was covered, on the floor.Aisha didn't know when she ran and opened the basket and to her surprise, she saw her babies sleeping soundly next to each other. “Oh my god!” she shouted, covering her mouth as she dropped to her knees next to the basket. “How? Where did you find them?” she asked him, looking up at him. “Your Majesty,” he said, bowing deeply. “It is my pleasure,” he said simply and left. Arthur was an old man whose life Dario saved years ago. When he was tending to his farm, he heard the cries of infants and after following the sound, he found Dario’s sons. He already heard about the news that the emperor’s sons were missing so he knew it had to be them. Aisha was overjoyed and relieved t
The grand hall in Washington D.C was filled with activity as the country’s top business tycoons, politicians and influential figures trooped in and around the hall. It was finally the day the president would announce the chosen candidate for the presidential contract! The ceremony was set to take place in Washington D.C since it was the capital of the country. In the grand hall, tables were adorned with elegant and expensive linen, and a podium stood prominently at the front, as everyone awaited the long awaited announcement.Guests began to arrive, stepping out of their sleek black cars and limousines. Cameras flashed as they walked the red carpet and reporters struggled for interviews and quotes.The entire atmosphere was charged with anticipation and excitement. The event was also aired live so apparently, the entire country was charged with anticipation and excitement. The hall echoed with murmurs and laughter as business leaders mingled, exchanged pleasantries and talked abou
After the president welcomed everyone and said his piece, the host came back on stage with a confident smile, ready to go on with the event. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome again to the grand announcement ceremony,” she began. “Very soon, the recipient of the prestigious presidential contract will be unveiled.”She paused for a moment, increasing the tension in the hall. “The competition has been fierce and the stakes have never been higher. Before we proceed, allow me to outline the schedule for this ceremony. We will start with a few words from our esteemed president, followed by the much anticipated announcement of the chosen candidate.”“We know we are all busy people so this event will be as brief as possible, then you can all have the time to wine and socialize,” she added.The entire hall was as silent as a graveyard as everyone listened attentively to the host, the air thick with suspense.After a while, the president came back on stage, his presence commanding absolute atten
Suddenly, the sound of helicopter blades whirring filled the air, growing louder with each passing second. The crowd fell silent first, as everyone turned to look outside through the transparent windows.But they realized the sound was coming from above the building. “Can you hear that?” “Who brought a helicopter?”Whispers and speculations buzzed through the crowd. The president had a puzzled expression on as he exchanged curious glances with his advisors. Everyone waited with bated breath, a mix of confusion and anticipation spreading through the hall. The helicopter then descended gracefully at the rooftop of the building. They all could feel it.“What’s happening?”“Who brought a helicopter to this event when the president himself didn’t come with one? People just like to show off.”Everyone waited patiently, their eyes fixed on the entrance to see who was capable of pulling this off.“Who could it be?”“A mafia?”Seconds passed. Minutes passed. No one came.Guests began to
When Dario got to the mansion, he was greeted by his workers; royal maids and royal guards, as they were all happy to have their Emperor back hale and hearty.They had all lined up, standing at the front of the mansion waiting for Dario’s arrival even if it was late in the night already. As Dario’s car drove in, he saw them from a distance with wide and bright smiles plastered on their faces.His brows furrowed in confusion at first and his face broke into a smile, their gesture melting his heart. His eyes lit with joy and gratitude.He got down from the car and as he approached them, his gaze fixed on them, they all bowed in unison and chorused, “Welcome, Your Majesty. We are very happy to have you back.”They were indeed happy to have him back. “Thank you so much. I’m glad to be back home alive and strong as well,” Dario replied gratefully. They then divided the line and paved the way for Dario to go in…The event had already been concluded and the official arrangements concernin