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The Hidden Identity Chapter One
"You should have some more... Dad" Maxwell said to his father who laid helplessly on the old foamless couch. "Max.. I am tired.. I can't eat anymore" Justine said to his son looking very weak. "But you've barely eaten anything since last night... You need to eat this so that you can have some drugs" Maxwell replied. He could see the visible pains in his father's eyes as he forced the small bite of potato down his throat. "Yeah dad... Have some more..." Maxwell cheered putting another portion of the meal into his father's mouth. His dad had been diagnosed of kidney failure some years ago but recently the illness took a worse turn and his family moved from being poor to wretched. They could not take him to the hospital for proper medication because the bills were too expensive for them.His mother took a cleaning job while he was given the full time job of watching over his sick father. Maxwell had lived almost all his life hoping for better days to come but each day seemed to clo
The Hidden Identity Chapter Two
Maxwell woke up and found himself tied to a metal sit.The previous event seemed like a dream to him, now he was wondering how he ended up in here being tied hands and legs to a sit in a dark room with no trace of light.He tried to look around him more closely but the darkness in the room was too gross and he couldn't see anything."Hello..." He called out loudly "Anybody there?..." He screamed but the echoes of his voice filled the room and he realized that wherever he was must be big and empty.He struggled to untie himself from the chair but the ropes were tightly trussed up with his hands and led secured in it.His struggling body kept moving the chair slowly making cracking sounds that echoed in the room.Suddenly, he heard footsteps approaching him and he was thankful that at least a person was around him.The dark room was brightened with a light that shown only around him making a perfect circle on the floor. He looked up when he realized that the footstep had stopped but a
The Hidden Identity Chapter Three
They walked through a long dark corridor that led into a small room filled with bottles and metals.Maxwell wondered how long he was unconscious to have been brought here without his knowledge.Wilson opened a door by pressing a pass code the devise placed on the wall.Maxwell was surprised to see a part of the wall turn open."Let's go" Wilson said to him leading to the way through the door space created the wall and Maxwell followed in silence.They walked through some unfinished buildings and Maxwell was grateful that he could finally see the light of the day although it was almost sunset. They finally came out to large space outside the building. There were some black cars pack in front of them and some men on black suits standings beside the doors. Maxwell recognized some of these men to be the men who had stormed his home and took him away. He shivered as they walked towards the car, deep down in him he prayed that he would be given a chance to see his parents before he died
The Hidden Identity Chapter Four
Maxwell was shocked to hear what Wilson said and he just stared at him in disbelief."Will you take the offer..." Wilson called out to Maxwell who looked obviously lost in shock."Yes... No.. Y, yes sir.." He stuttered, not sure of what his response should be at that moment."If you marry her and have a child with her, then I'll let go of the loan and your family will be free" He said in very assuring tone and for the first time in Maxwell's life, he had been given an opportunity to help his parents.He sat still for some minute processing what he had just heard.Marrying a lady who is older than him and who also have a phobia for men could be very dangerous for him."What if she stabs him or poison him or.. " All the thoughts kept flying through his mind."What will happen to his family if he refuse this offer... His sick father will die if he's sent to jail" The thought ringed in his heart and without this thinking further he decided to take the deal. "You know it will be difficult
The Hidden Identity Chapter Five
The armed guy drove Maxwell down to his parents house.He recalled how Wilson had referred to the guy as a dangerous guard."He'll take you to your parents and bring you back here before 8pm" Wilson said after walking in with the guy into the living room."Do not try to mess with him.. He's very dangerous " He said further and Maxwell nodded following the guy who led the way to a car park outside the buildingThe car was different from the previous one that brought them in.He entered the back sit of the vehicle while the guy sat on the drivers sit.Althrough the ride to his house, he was wondering how his parents would take the news of his leaving for an unknown period of time.His worries were centred on his mother, she hated seeing him go through difficult moments.The car took a left turn into his neighbourhood and in a few seconds, they were right I from of the old building why he had lived and grown all his life. All the memories he ever had were in this house and that that mo
The Hidden Identity Chapter Six
Matty took him into a big bedroom and told him that he could sleep there.She told him to have a shower in the bathroom while she get him some other things that he may need for the night. He looked around the room and could not believe that he'll be sleeping in such a beautiful place for a whole night.The wall was painted with a shining bright colors and the flowers that were beautifully drawn on it made him feel unusually comfortable.He has always been easily attracted my beautiful paintings and drawings. While growing up with his parents he would always recreate images from different books and magazines and put them up all over the house. His father was not very skilled at drawing but he'll applaud him each time he saw the drawings. He stood in the middle of the room after Matty left admiring everything he laid his eyes on.The height of the bed that stood giantly at a corner made him wonder how one person could sleep on it alone. He has not seen a mattress so big like that b
The Hidden Identity Chapter Seven
Maxwell woke up to a knock on his door and he staggered to get door while wiping his sleepy face with palm.He met Matty smiling elegantly in front of the door and he opened it wide for her to enter."Good morning Sir..."Matty greeting him warmly still wearing the large smile and he wondered if she could ever stop smiling." Good morning, Ma'am " Maxwell greeted back in a cracked voice that announced that he was has just woken up from sleep some seconds ago." I hope you had a goodnight rest... sir" Matty asked further."Yes... I did and thanks for the food last night" He replied sitting on the bed with his gaze fixed on the lady."It's my pleasure, sir.." She replied "Mr Wilson has ordered that we bring you down for some important assignment... I hope you're aware of that sir" She said further staring at him in a manner that showed a little concern."Oh.. Yes, Definitely" Maxwell said in response.He stood up from the bed and walked towards the bathroom."I'll just use the bathroom a
The Hidden Identity Chapter Eight
Maxwell watched them in silence as they spoke to each other, flipping through different pages of the book.He decided to open the envelop which he was given by Matty but just as he was about to bring out the white paper that was inside it, he heard the man speak to him."Mr Maxwell... Right" He said to Maxwell who nedded his head in agreement."Mr Wilson has told be about the contract you're about to sign in for...." He said in very professional manner."That's the reason we sent you that file to fill... I hope you've gone through its content" He said further movin6his gaze from Maxwell to Wilson as he spoke."No.. I haven't.. This was given to me just before we came here" Maxwell explained trying to sound as bold as he can."Alright... Let's look into it" The lawyer said gesturing at Maxwell to bring out the papers inside the envelope. Maxwell brought it out while Wilson and the lawyer brought out the same kind of paper from another envelope. The three of them placed it on the tab