"So when was the last time you slept at home? Seems like the house is haunting you now." Liam said with a light chuckle. His eyes were bright and laced with genuine care. Robert sighed softly, not knowing if telling Liam what had happened would be okay. "And how did you know I haven't been sleeping home? You aren't somewhat of a spy now, are you?""You just said it yourself. How else was I supposed to know that?""What did I say?" Robert said in surprise. He didn't remember telling him anything about him not staying at the estate."You weren't home when Fransisco arrived. And everything you know about what has been going on is what Raymond told you. Or am I wrong?""Well no. I didn't think what I said was enough for your to draw an accurate conclusion. But I guess it is.""So where have you been sleeping? You got another place?""I already have other places, bro. I wouldn't have to get another place if I wanted to be away from the estate. But I did sleep there last night.""Let me gu
Since Treasure went back to the house she shared with her husband, she had been acting rather weird. And it made her husband from suspicious of her. She would leave to take calls when he was with her, or even decline them. He did not know what she was up to, but confronting her was not an option for him. He preferred to get the answer himself.It was a Friday afternoon and he had just finished from work. On other days, he went home in the evening, because that was when he finished. But today was different. He decided to surprise Treasure with her favorite flowers and a box of chocolates. For some reason, he decided not to take his car back home with him. He left it parked in the parking space of his office premises and took a cab instead.He got to the flower shop in no time, and bought a bouquet of fresh purple hibiscus flowers. He felt giddy as he took the flowers and the box of chocolates he had just gotten back to the car. It reminded him of his little beginning back when he was w
Treasure looked at him for a moment. Her yes were teary and filled with confusion. She immediately ran after him and grabbed his hand one more time. He paused ridigly without turning to look at her. She fell to her knees and grabbed his legs with her hands."What are you saying, dear? What lawyer? I can't leave. This is my house. Where do you want me to go to?" She said at once, sniffing like an upset child. She looked up at him, wondering why he hadn't said anything yet. Her heart was pounding heavily as she met the rigid look on his face. He was not looking down at her. Rather, his eyes were in an certain direction. He was looking forward. "Why are you quiet, Mark? Why? Why won't you talk to me? Huh? Why won't you tell me what's wrong? Are you enjoying this? Seeing me kneel as I beg you to tell me what I did wrong?""You know what did." He thundered immediately as he looked at her. She trembled in fear, still confused about what he meant. "You know exactly what you did.""But I don'
Juliet decided pay her man a visit at his office. She had talked to him earlier that day and she could tell that at he was very stressed. So she was sure that an unexpected visit would surely brighten his day. Asides that, she hadn't seen him since the day he proposed to her. And she was already missing him. So this was an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. She quickly got a red little dress on. Her ocean blue eyes beautifully popped due to the colour of her dress. She smiled in the mirror, looking at her gorgeous self. Seeing herself, she suddenly thought of her sister. She wished Mary was a bit more accommodating of Robert. He wished she acted the same way she did with Erick when she was with Robert. She wished that she was home at this moment to admire her and speak about how Robert would be stunned to see her. But sadly, that was not happening. And it seemed that that would never be the reality of things between them. It hurts sometimes, but there was nothing more she
Juliet started at him with watery eyes. This was absolutely the most heartbreaking thing she had ever heard. At this point, she felt bad for being up the topic, but she couldn't stop now. Robert was well indulged in it."I'm really sorry, babe. I did not know." She said after a few moments of silence. A part of her hoped that Robert would not want to talk about it anymore, because she could see the hurt in his eyes."Why are you apologising, babe? There is no need for that, I promise." He replied with a dry smile. The waiter had already brought their orders but none of them had touched their meals. "I really do miss him. And everyday, I wish he did not have to go. But that is impossible, right? I can't bring back a dead man."Juliet's eyes met the table. Looking him in the eye only filled her up with sadness and she didn't know how much she could contain. She didn't know what to say either. For a moment, she almost swore that coming to see him was actually a bad idea."But I love you.
"Oh right! That's true. That way, we can make it look like a robbery. If there are really security cameras here, then it must have captured us.""Seems I am actually the genius here." Sophia laughed."Yeah, yeah, yeah." He shook his head and picked his phone up. "Let me call him now.""Right. Don't forget to send him a photo of her car, and of her. Can't risk killing the wrong person.""You think I don't know that?" He sighed and placed the phone against his ear. "Hey Marvin." He said jovially."If it isn't Michael Noel. The one who forgot about me." A rough voice replied from the other side."No, no, no, bro. You know I can never forget about you. There's just been a lot going on, that's all." He chuckled nervously."Of course, you always have excuses to give every single time. So why did you call me today?""I really need your help, Marvin. It's urgent.""I should have known. What did you get yourself in to this time? What do you want?""I need someone dead. I am in front of her hou
It was 5pm now. The once blue sky was slowly getting darker. Little golden strips beatified the now grey like clouds. Juliet had a pile of documents in front of her and was working on them with utmost focus. Robert sat right opposite her, doing the same. His eyes suddenly looked in the direction of the glass wall, and then, at Juliet. He stared at her for a moment. He agreed with himself one more time that she was indeed the most beautiful woman he had ever set his eyes on. It felt like time stopped during those few moments, and he was lost in the beauty he was beholding."What are you looking at, Mister?" She asked in a serious tone. Her eyes, pinned on the papers in front of her. Robert shook his head with a soft smile, and peered down at his watch."You should get going, honey. It's past five.""Oh!" She exclaimed calmly and placed the pen in her hand on the table. She looked up and met his eyes. "You really want me to go?""If there was an alternative at this point, then I would
About two hours after Juliet left the office, Robert decided to do same. Juliet suddenly came to his mind. "Isn't she home yet?" He said under his breath. "Why hasn't she called yet?" He picked up his phone from the table and called her immediately. The first time, there was no response. He called again, and still, there was no response. "Well, I guess she's busy. I'll just call when I get home." He stood up and arranged all the documents, piling each on top of the other. He tucked everything under his arm and headed to the car."Good evening sir." The security guard hailed from his duty post."Yes, good evening." He answered before placing the documents in the back seat of the car. He closed the car door and walked closer to the young man. "Umm... Tomorrow, some men will be here to do a few checks and fixings in the building. Do let them in, alright?""Yes sir.""Alright then. Have a good night." He nodded and walked to the car. In no time, he sped off. As he drove down the street t