Adrian immediately regained his composure and took a step back."Listen, I have my ego too, lady. Tell me if you're interested or not. You were all into me this morning, bugging and clinging onto me. Thinking about it, I decided that there's nothing for me to lose so I could tally with you.” He uttered and paused for a while.“But next, you accuse me of using you. Who's using who in this stuff? You want to use me because your oldie is not enough for you. Isn't that what's happening here?" He attacked her, feigning anger and she blinked, rethinking everything and the anger cleared from her eyes."Well…" she was saying but he held up a hand."And did I ever suggest you help me with your husband? Think back on our conversation. I only commented about how the dinner wasn't perfect because your husband wasn't exactly pleasing. You're the one who went off bragging about how you could turn his heart of stone into foam." He shot at her."I wasn't bragging!" She said and her eyes began to shi
That same night, Lucas was at a restaurant, eating, as he had no strength to cook up something for himself.He had ensured he worked pretty hard, today as he didn’t want it to seem like both he and Sophie, rested, when he wasn’t around. Even though it wasn’t his business he was handling, Adrian was his best friend, and whatever he owned that was left in his hands to take care of, he would take care of it, like his own.After all, Adrian would do the same.“This is the grilled meat which you asked for, as well.” The attendant presented to him, with a smile.Lucas received it with joy. He had been craving it, for hours, especially at work, but he couldn’t find it in the nearest restaurant, so he just had to wait until it was evening to get it from this restaurant, which he knew, were especially good at it.“Thank you.” He appreciated her, with a smile and she left.While he was eating, he noticed someone with a familiar scent, walk past him, and then what was even more bothering was tha
“I don’t understand what you mean. Do you realize that I’m your friend’s man?” Adrian questioned, perplexed that she would even say a thing like that.“I know, right? But you know, you have a great physique, you’re young, healthy, and it feels like you’ll do just great in bed. You know. Also, you don’t have to worry. You’re going to have a benefit in this. I will help you with anything you want; even thrice of whatever Maya is going to help you with.” She assured him, with a wink.“I’m sorry. I can’t do this. You can keep all these to yourself, or get another man. But as for me, I’m not interested.” Adrian rejected her, in the calmest manner.“Come on. Don’t be a kill-joy. I’m assuring you that you won’t regret listening to me. I’m going to buy you any car you want, anything, just name it.”“And I said I’m not interested.” Adrian repeated, now looking serious about it.He didn’t want to come off as being rude, especially as it was the first time, they were meeting. He wondered why he
Adrian couldn’t help but feel a surge of joy in him. What he was after, seemed to have a bright light at the end of its tunnel.He knew that it wasn’t really possible to convince Mr. Checker as he was a very obstinate man. If the wealthy, couldn’t convince him, then how much more Adrian, who was still trying to gather his wealth?“Oh, my goodness. I always knew I chose a kind-hearted woman, and I am so lucky to have you in my life.” Adrian spoke, trying to sweet-talk her.“Awnnn. You can say that again.” Maya uttered, burying her face in her palms.“You know how much I appreciate you, right now. I’m going to hold you tight, just so no one else takes you from me.” Adrian added, with a smile, and opened his arms to give her a hug.They both hugged, and Maya’s friends clapped, happy for both of them.“Alright, guys. My man and I, will be going to a restaurant to have a private dinner, so, don’t feel offended.” Maya spoke as she disengaged from Adrian.“There’s no way on earth we were goi
“How did it go?” Adrian asked, out of curiosity and anxiousness.“He wants to see you, Adrian. And I think what you present to him, matters. It’s going to determine if he really is going to give in to your request.” Maya uttered, like that could be a problem for Adrian.But then, Adrian felt the major problem had been solved, already, so he didn’t need to panic, or feel things could go south. All he needed was to make a good presentation of what he wanted to convince him, on. “I understand. I’ll try my very best. I can be on my way, now, right?”“Yes, you can.”Just after he ended the call, he picked up his jacket, and stepped out of the hotel room, and hailed a cab as soon as he got to the entrance.His drive to Mr. Checkers’ home, was smooth, and fast.In no time, his ride got to Mr. Checkers’ home, and he paid the man off, before he walked to the doorstep, and rang the doorbell.Maya was the one who opened the door, and she welcomed him.“Are you prepared?” She asked him, looking
It was Maya telling him how much she loved him. He rolled his eyes and blocked her contact, so he wouldn’t have to see more annoying things from her.Two hours passed by, in no time, and he had gotten back to Mr. Checkers’ home.“So, I guess this is the last thing I need to sign, right?” Mr. Checkers asked, trying to confirm.“Yes. It is.” Adrian uttered immediately and watched as Mr. Checkers signed it off.Finally! It was all over. “Thank you so much, sir.” Adrian appreciated him, with so much joy in his heart.“You are welcome.” Mr. Checkers said as he rose to his feet to head back into his room.Then Maya walked up to him. “We can actually see each other now.” She said, with a smile as she placed her hand on his shoulder.But then, he acted like he didn’t hear her, and he could only achieve that, due to the ear pods in his ear.”He turned away, and headed to the door, leading out of the house.As he stepped out of the house, Maya caught up with him and removed the ear pods.“I d
Adrian put back his phone into his pocket, and focused on Mr. Nichole. He wasn’t comfortable since the moment he got that text, so he wanted to put an end to the unnecessary conversation.“Uhm. Mr. Nichole. I’ll like to take my leave, as something urgent came up.” Adrian said to him, and Mr. Nichole found no offense in that.They could still talk if they had any untouched conversation or something. As he stepped out of his office and got to his car, he put a call through to Lucas, and Lucas answered the call immediately.“Hey, bro!”“You just texted me, saying something is up.”“Oh, yeah. That was a mistake. It was a draft which I sent mistakenly.”“A draft?”“Yes. The one I should have sent, during the time you just acquired the building.” Adrian let out an exhausted sigh, and rolled his eyes. Although, he was glad that nothing was up, but then, the manner in which he had to quickly leave, had gotten him worked up. He couldn’t go back to Mr. Nichole, so he just decided to go back to
"We’ll talk more on this, tomorrow. As for today, you know how sacred it is for me. I won’t be engaging in any work, no matter how pressing it is.” Adrian said, standing on his ground.“I understand, buddy. It’s noted.” Lucas replied, acknowledging what was more important to Adrian, at this moment.They both stayed at the cemetery until it was 6pm.“Alright, it’s time to leave.” Adrian urged as he rose to his feet.Lucas also rose to his feet and helped Adrian pack up the few things he had set up and then placed it in the car.“Thanks for your help, Lucas. You should go home to rest and then tomorrow, we’ll look into the problem we have. Thanks for your concern again.” Adrian appreciated him and then got into his car.Lucas smiled and then walked to his car as well, then got into it and stared the engine immediately Adrian drove off.He was glad that Adrian was okay and nothing bad had happened to him, but he also hoped that their current problem at work would have a solution. They ha
Adrian tried his best to unlock the padlock in the water, and thankfully, he did it and opened up the lid with all his might.“Lucas, now!” He instructed him and Lucas managed to place his right hand on the edge.“Sophie, you've got to get a hang of it. Once the water is absorbed and the bottom is removed, I won't be able to hols on to you.” Lucas uttered.Sophie gasped for breath as she poked her head out and she also managed to hold on to the edge.Suddenly, the bottom open just as Adrian predicted and all the water fell out.Arthur burst into laughter and began to clap his hands.“This is so interesting. Now, I know why father always talk about you, Adrian. You are really smart and have the the true traits of a leader. Having ten of you would build up an empire and run it well.” Arthur laughed out loud.“Will you get us out of here right now? And what do you plan on doing about Sophie. She's hurt, bleeding and in pain!” Adrian yelled, tossing the compliment he had just been given,
The trio fell into what seemed like an endless pit.“Ahhh!” They all continued to scream out loud, hoping they weren't falling to their death.Soon, they fell on something soft. They all couldn't see as it was dark, but they tried to stand.“I think this is foam.” Lucas said as he touched what was beneath them.Adrian and Sophie did the same thing, and they confirmed it was as well.“Where could we be?” Lucas asked, wondering what exactly Arthur was up to.“I have no idea. He totally changed everything.” Adrian responded looking around like he could see in the dark.“Shit.” Sophie cursed under her breath with no strength.Suddenly, the lights went on and they covered their eyes at first because it was sharp and had stung their eyes at first.“What the hell is this maniac planning!” Lucas yelled in frustration as he kept his face away from the light.Adrian felt a little anxious that things weren't going the way he had thought or guessed it could go.This way, he felt he could die for
Adrian stared at the woman as her cryptic words sunk deep into his head.She looked warily at him, then turned around to leave, and he only watched her dumbfoundedly.Suddenly, his phone began to ring out and he slid his hand into his pocket while still staring at the woman; leaving.As he brought his phone out, he had to take his eyes off the woman and focused on his phone. It was Sophie calling him.“Hey Sophie.”“Adrian, where are you? Lucas' home was blown up, and he isn't answering his calls. I don't know if he was in the house when the fire blew up.” Sophie informed him, sobbing hard.Adrian's heart skipped a beat and he became alarmed.“Where are you right now? Have you called the fire fighters?” Adrian questioned as he packed up the wine bottle and glasses, then hurried out of the cemetery.“I'm currently close to his house. And I called you immediately after informing the fire fighters.”“Shit! I'm on my way right now. Stay where you are.” Adrian voiced out over the phone.So
On the other hand was Rose. She was alone in the lab even though there were some others somewhere else.Arthur's lab was a big one, so, there were more people like her working for him. The only thing was that she was more like the head of the scientists as she was most skilled, and he relied on her to get so many things done.Rose wasn't happy about it because Arthur was gradually turning what she loved doing into something she wanted to avoid so much.She was meant to use her skills and knowledge to help people and make life better, but instead, he made her use it to murder people and choose people who would live or die in some situations.But at the same time, she couldn't run away because she was indebted to him. When they were a little younger, she was brought into their house to be a helper; someone that had a bit of a higher rank than the maids.And that was because her father had owed a huge debt and Steve Wilson paid it, but asked for her to be a helper for years which the mon
Lucas also just left the elevator and saw Adrian on the floor, groaning in pain. He quickly rushed to him out of worry.“Hey! Adrian!” He called out to him, and shook him to get a hold of himself.Adrian opened his eyes with cold beads of sweat on his forehead, then he looked at Lucas, and looked at his stomach, but there was no wound or anything.“The man who just left. Did you see any man?” Adrian asked, looking baffled.“No. You were the only one in the hallway. What’s going on?”Adrian checked his stomach again and confirmed that nothing had really happened to him, and if he were to believe Lucas, it meant that something was wrong with his mind.“Did Rose drop a contact?” Adrian asked as Lucas helped him up.“Oh! Yeah, yeah, she did. Is there a problem?” Lucas asked again, completely confused on what exactly was going on with Adrian.“I need to ask her a question. I just saw a man, and you claim there was no man. And… he stabbed me. But I can’t see any trace of any wound on me.”“
“What did you do to him?” Lucas asked, out of curiosity.“I didn’t really do anything. He probably just had the best sex of his life.” Sophie answered, and folded her arms.“You know you’re beginning to confuse me, right?” “Don’t worry. You’re going to get the details son.” Sophie assured him, wanting to get over this as soon as possible.Shortly after Sophie responded, the guard walked out of that room and approached them.“The boss has agreed for you to take the antidote. Follow me.” He urged, and both Sophie and Lucas followed after him.They were led into a stall which was filled with so many drugs, and some were probably antidotes for reactions. Then they got to a particular shelf where there was just one antidote standing it.“This is the antidote for the Blue Rash. Mix it with a little amount of water, and then you can inject it into the affected patient.” The guard gave them the simple instructions.“Alright, thanks so much.” Lucas appreciated the instructions, and he and Sop
Lucas and Sophie shared shocked glances at each other. They weren't expecting that he would actually ask for something like that."Her?""Yes. Just a one-time thing. If you will agree right now, then we would get on with it quickly." Bear uttered as he spread his arms on his couch.Lucas felt annoyed. He wondered why people always had to take advantage of those who needed something from them."Why can't you just do us a favor if you really want to do us a favor? It's unfair that you want to have her and then have a good amount of money with you." Lucas said, expressing his annoyance and how unfair it felt for him."Yeah, I understand. But life is unfair actually. So, if you want the herb , decide fast. I've not got all the time to waste in the world." Bet spoke, without looking merciful.Then Sophie rose to her feet looking determined."If it's me you want to have, then you'll have me. Let's get on with it immediately." Sophie uttered, looking like she had already made her resolve."S
The next day, Adam arrived at Adrian’s home and he was ushered to Adrian’s room.“Gosh. This is the purple rash. Extremely dangerous.”“Oh, my goodness.” Sophie said softly and placed her hand over her mouth.“It’s a reaction of a particular drug which has been long forgotten, so, not many people would have its antidote. Even I do not have the antidote. But I know someone who might have it. They are a group of men who are into drug business and might have the antidote you are looking for. But you must play it carefully with them.” Adam informed them.“Give us an address. We’ll head right there. Andrew, you coming?”“I wish I could, but I’ve got something really important to take care of, and you shouldn’t wait until I’m done because Adrian’s life is on the line.”“Alright.”“I hope you are aware I’m tagging along, and we do not really need to get more people to follow us. We aren’t going for a fight, and gangs always have a feeling you’re coming for a fight when you arrive in numbers.
“Do I know you from somewhere, perhaps?” Adrian asked, still staring at him in confusion.Then the man chuckled and let out a sigh.“It really is a beautiful day. Been waiting for this day, and now, I finally have it.” He uttered.Adrian managed to sit up, but was still feeling a little light-headed, so he leaned on the pillows that were provided for him.“Who are you?” Adrian asked, followed by a grunt.“I am Arthur Wilson, son of Steve Wilson whom you took down.” He introduced himself, now looking serious.Even though Adrian saw the resemblance, he was still shocked that it was truly Steve Wilson’s son. Since he was the one, it meant he was out to take revenge.“I see you’re here to take revenge for your father. But let me tell you one thing. Your revenge is no way justified.” Adrian said, with clenched teeth.Arthur cackled and did a one-time spin, then moved closer to Adrian.“You really think you get to decide what’s justified or not? You must be kidding me. My father might have