The following day, Gregory was still in the hotel. He had resolved to spend the previous night there, it was all part of his idea of defense, should in case matters arise.He had loaded his briefcase in the car and was about to hit the road when his phone rang for the umpteenth time. He glared at the vibrating phone, it wasn't a call, just a notification.He ignored it and sauntered out of the room. As he drove gently on the road, another notification popped up on his phone. This time around, it caught his attention. He picked up the phone, ignoring safety rules while driving. As he unlocked the phone, a video message appeared on his screen from an unrecognized number. He clicked on the video, and his heart skipped.A video record of his sexual and romantic affair with Mariana the previous night was glaring back at him. He stepped on the brake out of shock, causing the car to make a squeaking noise. The car came to a stop abruptly, and the road guide enforcement officers ran in his
It was snowing heavily on a Monday morning in Vancouzer, Kelvin plodded towards the prison gate with a huge cigarette in his mouth. A fleet of luxury cars parked right behind him, signifying the presence of a VVIP. Two prison security men sauntered towards him with a broad smile on their faces."Good day, Mr. Woodluck," their voices echoed in unison. Kelvin brought out the cigarette from his mouth and smiled at the men who looked pleased to see him. He darted his eyes across the prison wall and entered through the gates, with the prison security and his guards behind him. His posture and aura commanded respect as he gently entered the prison. "Good morning, Mr. Woodluck. To what do I owe this pleasant visit?" The prison Warden said, extending his hand for a handshake while smiling sheepishly. Kelvin stared at the silent space, wondering where all the prisoners were. "I didn't expect to find this place as empty and deserted as this. What's going on?" He asked, pouring the smoke f
"If you really went to the Capital to visit the family, then you should know never to mess with them. Kelvin is a good person, Mom, we offended him first, and he only gave us a taste of our own medicine. I think we deserve what we got in prison.""After all, we intended to break his legs and leave him begging in the streets hopelessly. So if you love me and Katherine enough, then I suggest you do as I say. Because, I'm quite sure Katherine would say you're acting crazy if she was here." Johnny said with his hands clapped together. Mariana looked into his eyes, his fears and worries were visible, she smiled and walked away silently. "Mom!" He yelled at her, and she paused just right as the path to the kitchen. "You will doom us all," he muttered, and she scoffed and continued her walk to the kitchen. Johnny held his hair and kicked the wall so that it hurt him. He grunted in pain and shot his angry eyes towards the kitchen path.He had returned home with happiness that finally he w
After the meeting with Gallagher, Kelvin sat on the balcony, letting his mind travel back, scaling through the past events that had happened. So many troubles were building up against his family, but he was the only one who could see it.The arrogance of the other family members wouldn't let them identify the threats coming in. Yes, they were rich and Influential, but they weren't the only people with influence in the country.Kelvin understood that, and he had decided not to let power stop him from using his head. He saw troubles building up from all angles, but they seemed similar. He knew he had to find out the plot, before it blew on their faces.A loud thud from his left brought him back to his senses, and he saw Uncle Theo, staring at him with a grin on his face. "I know that look, boy. I've been noticing you ain't yourself for some time now. I used to think maybe it was the thoughts of Katherine playing in your head, but clearly it seems to be more than that." Uncle Theo said,
At around 7 p.m., Kelvin drove out of General Orlando's home with Cara by his side, right on the passenger seat of his Lamborghini AVENTADOR SVJ. The streets were rough and busy, and fancy lights hung out in every shop, following the anticipation of the long-awaited Christmas. Kelvin drove quietly into the COBMENIR HOTEL. The hotel was no different from the shops on the streets, beautiful colorful lights hung in every corner of the hotel."People just can't wait, it ain't fucking Christmas yet," Cara said, looking out of the passenger window glass, as she unfasten her seatbelt."You should know that life ain't fair sometimes, and people want a reason to be happy, Christmas is an excuse to forget all their worries and focus on joy and happiness," Kelvin said, smiling brightly. They alighted from the car and walked into the hotel quietly. As they settled down, Kelvin made their orders, while Cara glanced at him, admiring his appearance. He turned around and their eyes met. "Are we g
Gregory got home very confused. He lay on the bed, thinking of how to meet the requirements of the lady, without exposing his issues to the family. The money was there, but what excuse did he need to take it without making account for it?He couldn't take unnecessary risk, because Mariana's life was at stake, should Becca find out about them. As he lay quietly, drowning in his thoughts, the door went wide open, and Becca joined him on the bed.She stared at his boring face, she could sense something eating him up. She patted his cheek, and stared into his eyes."What's the matter? you don't look so good," she said, feeling concerned about him. He had to force a smile, to make her worry less, but she knew him too well. And he knew she could be very persuasive. But, not this time.Gregory was ready to take the secret to his grave, if need be, as long as he was protecting Mariana. "Come on, let me help you." She urged him, and he smiled and patted her cheek."I'm fine darling, I'm just
"Great! So Cara is visiting you in Vancouzer? And you'll always warn me against Frank, yet, here you go." Pamela's voice echoed from the phone. Kelvin let out a low laugh and fixed his canvas. "My case is different Pam, I know what I'm doing, but clearly you don't. Because if you do, you wouldn't be bringing Frank close to any of the family's finances." He responded in a cool voice. He was standing in his room, fully dressed in a simple pair of jeans and a white T-shirt. Cara had phoned him earlier, requesting permission to visit him in Vancouzer.It was very big news for him. He had arranged to show her around when she got there before Pamela called him. "Forget about that, I actually know what I'm doing. Bringing Frank closer to the family is to test him to know if you're right about him. If he betrays my trust I'll kick him aside in the blink of an eye," Pamela responded confidently, and Kelvin widened his eyes in surprise. A low mocking laugh escaped his mouth, and Pamela felt
Cara was standing in wait, she had arrived at Vancouzer airport 20 minutes earlier. Kelvin had informed her he was on his way, but 20 minutes later, he was yet to arrive. She grew bored and decided to find her way to a hotel.As she was deliberating on taking a cab, he drove in with his Lamborghini. A warm smile spread across her face, and she dragged her little luggage towards his car.The cool breeze carried her hair back and forth, and across her face. She got to his car and knocked on the passenger window glass. He turned as he saw her and was stunned by her beauty.He quickly opened the door and she ushered her in. She smiled happily, seeing him staring at her in admiration."What? Stop looking like you've not seen me before now." She said with a bright smile. "Your beauty is timeless Cara. I just can't stop admiring you. How was your journey?" He said, and she smiled at him, but she had a feint of sadness that he hadn't noticed. "Yeah, was cool. Thanks. So your house huh? I ca