"Try me" She replied, eager for whatever information he wanted to tell her."We've probably known each other since I was very young" He said.Her eyes widened in bewilderment. "Really? How?" "Let's just say he helped me. I was in a very bad state and he saved me""Wow. I didn't know he was still capable of such goodness" She gazed ahead, absentmindedly. He frowned. "Why do you say that?" She sighed, hesitating slightly." Since my mom died, he retreated into a very dark hole I dread to think he hasn't come out from. Maybe it's even the reason for his paranoia". Emotions swirled within Nathan, sadness weighing in like solid blocks of stone. "Your mom? When did she die?""Oh when I was little. I don't really have much memory of her, or remember much about her.""I'm sorry about that " He said, his face softening.She waved him off. "Your dad isn't paranoid you know" He said. She scoffed. "You think ""I know. He loves you and he's concerned about you " She chuckled, and he liked t
His cologne was strong and powerful. Whoever he was he definitely was a rich and influential person where he came from. He had grey hair, and bristly grey beards and looked in his 50s."What a lovely weather this is, don't you think? Tell me guys how stressful enough is this institution? has it been on your necks recently as they always do?"Cayden and Alex gave the man a cold stare. A look that said, he should cut the bullshit and go straight to the point, as they were men like him, not kids. "Right. My name is Dr.Khosrow, but you could just call me Khosrow." He smiled, revealing full white teeth well taken care of ""And what do you need Khosrow?" Mr.Khosrow hesitated then he looked at Cayden."Do you think you can take a ride with me Cayden?. You see, I've got so much to discuss with you"******"So what do you think?" Letha asked Nathan as he buttoned the brown leather jacket she had bought at the cloth--shop a few yards down. It looked legit with the brown ragged-jeans he wore t
He looked astounded. "Rose? Why? Why do you need her?""Well, my business and conglomerates are in the same line with what her father is doing. So we're fierce competitors. And I must say lately he is doing a lot to piss me off and shove his shit in my face." He paused."But the thing is, in this game, I have to win, and I have to be at the very top and eliminate all competition, even if I get my hands a little soiled.""What are you going to do to her?" "Oh nothing, nothing at all. My fight is not with the poor lad. I'll use her to get what I want from Swack."Cayden was silent for a moment. "Your steward called me “Master“, why? Or is it that part of this whole weird scheme? And why should I work for you, as that is basically what this is all about. Why should I let you use my enmity with that jerk to control me into getting what you --?""Oh no no... You've got it all wrong." Mr. Khosrow interjected. "First off, I'm not “using“ you. Nathan has been hired by Swack, to protect his da
Gone were the days he believed being the center of attention was the best thing ever, which was just a few days ago. it was starting to become a misfortune more than it was a blessing. What if Velma really turned against him, and joined sides with her brother to fight him? But did he have to worry about that? He was a trained fighter, all he did was fight, he didn't have to care, he shouldn't. "Where are we headed?" He asked, putting his thoughts away and embracing the new distraction. He didn't mind. He'd admit he felt good and on top of the world having this kinds of attention. And a silly part of him didn't want it to end."You'll see. It's just something I've been trying to get a while now and I'm finding it difficult. Maybe you can win it for me "What the hell was she talking about?They crossed the library entrance and came out to the main hall when he saw Rose, and she spotted them as well. Her face was blank of expression, even bored, as she came over. "I've been loo
"For real?" Drew said. "Of course. Why would I like her? She's a brat." "Or maybe you're in self-denial.""No I'm not." "Well I don't know for you, but I need her at my party. She is the influence I need for the girls to come in their throngs." Drew said."She ain't the f**king queen of the girls " Nathan scorned. "Why are you being antagonist if you don't care?" The bell rang for recess and the auditorium soon became noisy. "I have to go hand a flyer to her. Are you coming?" He had to focus on his Job now. Which was staying in close proximity and guarding her. So he didn't have a choice. He didn't even want to go to the Cafe now, even though he knew the attention he'd be receiving there. But he felt none of them would be worth it. "Sure. I have to be around her anyway, so I might as well follow through"Drew and Nic surveyed him. "What do you mean ?" And he realized his mistake, almost too late. He had to result to being childish to resolve the situation. "I mean, she was
Rose patted her forehead and came over. "What do you guys think you're doing? Why are you harassing him?" "You know him?" One of them asked, surprised by her intervention. "We just thought he was stalking you or something. Someone suggested--""He's my boyfriend" She said, making both the girls and Nathan open their mouths in surprise. "Oh, sorry.. we're so sorry..we shouldn't have" The girls scampered away in shame. "Thanks " Nathan said, feeling ashamed himself, all of a sudden. Like he was guilty and didn't deserve her coming to his aid. But she didn't respond and made to walk away, and he stepped in front of her. "You can't keep ignoring me forever yunno""I can try" "Oh come on Rose. Give me a break ""Fine" "Fine?" "Yeah, you can have your break " She eyed him. He snorted. "You're really funny yunno. I'm doing my job now, shouldn't you be atleast pacified? ""I wouldn't have helped you if I wasn't " "Did you hear what she said?" "Yeah... Who do you think?" He didn't
Cayden walked round the cold marble tiled living room without his shirts, holding a glass of coffee in his hand. He was still in the duplex provided him by Mr. Khosrow. He had just completed a hectic session of training, and had to pull of his clothes. Apparently, the whole master talk was already getting to his head. He walked around the apartment like a king.But as much he loved the whole luxury, it wasn't his till he accomplished his end of the bargain. So he had a big mission ahead of him.Velma walked in accompanied by another maiden. The maiden she met earlier handed her over to this one. Unlike the first maiden, this one was highly unfriendly, at least that’s what Velma witnessed as the olive-skinned mean looking lady didn’t return her pleasantries. Without even glancing twice at Velma, she went, “I suppose you’re here for Master Cayden, follow me.”They went pass the lobbyway that felt chill, like a natural cooling system had been fitted into the walls, then into the living r
***“Didn’t you say you wanted something that’d stand out?” Devin asked Nathan, watching him walk past all clothes he thought were perfect for his outing.Earlier yesterday, Nathan and Devin had pre planned to go get a nice outfit for Nathan to wear at Drew’s party. There were a lot of fashion houses around their hostel but Devin suggested they patronize oneat Hanover Street. It was just some kilometers away.It seemed like Devin was brand influencing the boutique considering how he insisted on them getting the clothes from there.“They are the best around. You're not going to regret it.” He said a couple times on their way.Nathan put on black Tshirt and a wine colored pants. He caught a few images of himself on a mirror beforeleaving. . What Nathan had in mind when he said he wanted an outstanding outfit was a different shade entirely. He wantedsomething different, something unlike him. He had been trying to convince himself that he wasn’t trying hard to impress Rose or even