East Alley,New York City,The Stephen's MansionLaura's POVYesterday was awesome, I cooed as I took time in arranging my bed. May was a relief, surprisingly she didn't take offense about me hoarding the pregnancy news. She seemed thrilled too. Getting married to someone who wanted her. She deserves the best. May's been a shy girl while growing up but suddenly she changed into a bold, confident, and accommodating lady. I guess she finally stood up against her parents. They were like mine, always after building their wealth even if it might trample on people's dreams and crush their self-esteem.I glanced at my watch. 7:45 am. The doctor's appointment was by 10:00 am while the bride's maids were shopping by noon. I still had time to shuffle through my outfits. My stomach was already protruding. A little though. This was just two months today. I laughed.Laura, you're going to be a great mum. Hopefully, Daniel would be back before then, I sighed.I knew he was at Middletown but nothin
Middletown High,Fortune's Mansion,Rick's POV."What do you mean by "you haven't found anything about her"? How can Grandma's Potts body disappear into thin air?", I screamed, almost strangling one of my security team."Please, Boss. We …………'ve searched everywhere", he gasped, struggling for breath."I don't believe you. Y'all are joking with me. I know she's still alive somewhere", I screamed, releasing him.He breathed hard, rubbing his neck. "Boss, she's dead. Sir Nicholas said so", he mumbled, moving away from me."Really? Do you believe him?? Then where's the body?""I don't know, Boss. We can't find her. Sir Nicholas never leaves home too, so we can't trace or monitor his movements anymore "."Get out! Don't show up here until you have something useful and if you don't have anything, I will deal with your family"."Please, boss, let my family stay out of this", he pleaded, almost shedding tears.I laughed harshly. "Then bring in the body or your family goes. Now, get out! ", I
East Alley,New York City,The Stephen's Mansion,Laura's Mom POV,I strolled out of the house. The housekeepers were just irritating today. Kept on gossiping about my position in Laura's marriage. I know I failed her. I know I didn't fight for her but I already accepted my falls.I wasn't even expecting Ade to go so far. We agreed on frightening with May's wedding but house arrest. And restricting her movement? She wasn't a kid anymore. I failed her. I could see how disappointing she stared at me while Ade thundered his orders. Riches, fame, and servants but no peace? What was the use? I'm just a mother who lost her child's respect today. I'm stuck in the middle. I had to somehow convince Ade, I laughed hysterically. I knew him, the threats, my eatery, the spa, and frequent alerts will be gone. I don't want to lose them but I already lost the most precious gift to me, my daughter, and knowing Laura, I already lost my grandchild too. I didn't know what to do. I loved fame, respect, a
Middletown High,Fortune Building And Construction EnterpriseVeronica's POV,I didn't even know why I was so angry at Daniel. He was…yes, that's the thing, he wasn't afraid of me. Not staring down, fidgeting like those weasels like employees. He was different and that made him dangerous. I also noticed, he didn't talk much. Even when I tried making him lose it, he didn't change his tone much. I think we might enjoy working together, I smiled, reading through the files."Hi, sis, what are you up to?", Rick!! What did he want now? I thought, watching him walk into the office, and settle in on the sofa."What do you want, Rick?""Nothing. Can't I stop by to check in on my little sis ?", he grinned, staring at me fully.I laughed sardonically. "You want me to believe that? You and I know you're just after grandma's inheritance. I don't matter to you""Oh really? So, I'm just a selfish guy who's after Grandma Potts's inheritance. Nice. Anyway, you're right but let me help you rephrase a
Middletown High,Fortune's Building and Construction Enterprise*Daniel's POV*"Finally, I yawned, stretching and adjusting my shoulders a little.It was already 5 pm. I was already missing my bed. Funny how, I hated lying all day on the bed and now, I'm here missing it.I settled in the chair and did the finishing touches to the design I started. It was pretty cool but I wanted to get the client's needs right.I paused, breathing loudly. Working with a top-notch enterprise required fewer breaks, more conversations and hectic workloads. I just started today and my desks were piling with unfinished projects from different teams.How was I going to survive? This wasn't what I expected! Then again, the pay was something I never imagined I will be earning. So, I guess, everything worth value had to be worked for.I still had a meeting with Nicholas by 6 pm. I hope after I break down my thoughts, he will fully understand me.I knew Mrs Potts's offer was a lifetime opportunity but it was to
East Alley,New York City,The Stephen's MansionMr Stephen's POVIt was fascinating how kids grew up, from babies- toddlers- teenagers-young adults-adults. As parents, you think you know them, read their thoughts through their intriguing stares, filter through their pains and become a curator of solutions.It was great to be coloured and decorated as their heroes but do what you think is best for them and that marks you as their enemy forever.This was where I found myself with Laura. Funny how she used to adore me, her mum and now? There's no iota of respect left for us. For all she care, we were dead to her.I thought using May's wedding would break Laura's stubborn stand but no! Even the house arrest which her mother protested wildly against didn't work out. Yesterday, after she returned from the park, breaking my rule, I called her into my library for a little chit-chat and guess what?She ignored me, telling me straight to my face, that she only listened to humans with values a
Middletown Alley,Phase 7,Nicholas POVSome days, I just want to stare at the grey still blanket accommodating stars and the intriguing nature's lamp. Nature was a casket of mysteries. You never know what is coming up.The days seem to drag on and feel so slow. Like, how is it Wednesday already? I thought loudly, walking through my back door. Rick's bodyguards were still watching my house and the AI clone was doing a wonderful job. They were so blinded by orders of Rick that they couldn't tell the difference. The wind was really cold at this time of the year. The meteorologist on CNN claimed it was climate change but I guess it's just nature paying us back in our coin. We haven't been fair so far. I was supposed to be at the hospital with Mrs Potts but she called in, changing the plans, she wanted me to get ahead with Rick and Veronica. They were getting restless now. Checking up on her charities, bakeries, business clients, houses and churches. According to her, they might soon h
Midtown High,Fortune Construction And Building EnterpriseDaniel's POVI stood up, strolling to the basket court. I was dead tired. Yesterday was hectic. I was choked up with a lot of projects again. I couldn't even focus on the client's project which was coming out smoothly.Then, today which is Wednesday, according to company rules is expected to be a half day, with staff closing by 2 pm turned out to be a total scam.Employees were still doing paperwork, trying to meet up with clients' deadlines...I glanced at the wristwatch. Wow, it was 4 pm already.It was surprising how you would want something so bad that when it finally comes, you hate it so much. That's how I felt about this job. I enjoyed the drive it gave, the flexibility to use my creativity to design my way, unlike Laura's Dad company where employees were programmed to just follow the rules, "don't think, just follow the rules." That was the motto there but here? "Follow the rules, think and work twice your pay."I settl
You're not escaping me today Mathew, not today." Strangler said with a gothic tone it simulated a whisper.As they ran deep, Daniel heard the incoming footsteps and Mathew could hear them either. This made them bring out their pistols as they ran aiming behind as they made their moves.They continue running until they got a sudden stop before a miniature water way thanks to a wide pipe that ran through the underground. There were two paths that led into the underground and it's left for them to know where they're actually going. Luckily, Daniel took to the right since its where the waters were piped from. Mathew tagged along but before they could know, shot guns sounded.Shot! Shot! Shot! Cling! Clung! Clang!Guns were heard fired and bullets were heard bouncing off the metal pipes, Mathew was lucky to his himself immediately he took a rapid turn to his right behind Daniel. The sound of the gun fire woke Damian but Daniel seems go have him under control. They kept running and gun fi
"C'mon Laura, is that how to greet or welcome your lovely family?" Simon asked carrying Damian on his shoulders "Let bygones be bygones, we aren't against each other. Why the hardness?" He added "Chilax sis." He added playfully snarling his nose on Damian's nose.Laura remained calm as she sat on her comfy chair, she watched as her family made their ways towards each sofas and have their seats. She waited for them to go on with why their came into her office but no one said anything except Simon who was busy playing with Damian. So, Laura decided to break the silence instead."Why are you all here?" She asked and they looked up to her but that never stopped her from asking the same question again "Why are you all here? I thought we had a deal of you not showing up ever in my family affairs." She added and this made Simon angry but he slowly controlled himself.Mrs. Ayo consoled her "We are only fighting for what's great for you, we are not stupid greedy family, we are one of a kind."
It was a splendid morning as the streets were already occupied and roaming with pedestrians and vehicles. A yellow taxi zoomed in sight and stopped almost immediately before a very tall skyscraper, the tall building was fenced by metal wired walls which would prevent intruders from jumping in or out because they would either die of electrocution or instead wouldn't jump. There was also a metal gate at the entrance of the building guarded by four security men dressed in what seems like cops outfits and are heavily armed with rifles and shot guns. Observing the vicinity from the taxi, they realized the vicinity of the Fortune Construction Company is also guarded by CCTV cameras. Thus, this gave the company a very high level of security even Strangler had no other choice than to reverberate his thoughts.Strangler sat at the back seat, he was dressed in a black leather jacket, white top underneath, black trouser and white boots. He also wore a black shade over his face shrouding his e
Nicholas TownhouseHe slammed the door behind, sealed the locks and sank on the first thing he could lay his buttocks on, a short stool. His heart was beating fast, so fast he could hardly put his breath under his control. He looked at the door awaiting someone to knock but no one came knocking, he might have missed him or either his chaser has left him to keep on running.Knock! Knock! Knock!Not long, he hard the hard knock on the door. He was petrified with fear, so much fear his lives flashed before his eyes and suddenly, his whole body felt paralyzed. Unable to move not even the smallest vein and muscle in his body, he just sat on the stool breathing and sweating profusely like a sprinter that went on a marathon.Knock! Knock! Knock!Came the knocks again and this time came the elderly tone of Nicholas along Sarah. His fear suddenly depleted on hearing that and he jolted on his feet immediately running to unlock the door. With the door unlocked, Nicholas and Sarah walked in distu
Unknown HideoutThe room was as quiet as usual with nothing but Daniel only seating in the middle of the room on the cement floor. His mind was hazy with not a straight mindset but tentacles, his face was obviously white as snow with nothing but hatred boiling within him. With Fortune Construction Company under Laura's control, his legacy is nothing but secured and safe in the right hands. His only target is making the Laura family pay.His thoughts were still paranoid when he heard the door open.it was a sharp turn as Mathew suddenly arrived early. He was disturbed by this as Mathew has never arrived early from the drug lord's hideout without given permission to be free.He rose on his feet against Mathew as he locked the door behind "What's the rush Mathew? You've never been back early from the cartel meeting, what's wrong?" He caused out questions at him rapidly.Mathew was sweating profusely his black t-shirt was soaked like he just experienced a gang hunt. He was petrified and t
New York cityHis butts got the softness of the comfy taxi chair, his mind went through the valleys of observation and realization to his present move even though Mathew warned him not to move an inch out of his secret prison. After getting to realize the whereabouts of the prison and ways out, Daniel made his way all the way from a forest outside of New York into the city just to make some findings. That's why he was dressed in what seems like a camouflage to him, shading hinself from the eyes of humanity just to avoid been seen by slightly, a kid.During the days of his fame and popularity, Daniel is by far one of the most recognised men on the planet with identity so great than the government themselves. To protect his fame from leaking, he dressed up in the most hideous outfit ever which was a pair of brown long hooded coat that stopped at his ankle, black shirt and trouser underneath, finalising it all with black navy boots. This quite went well with his surrounding since it was
Daniel ManorThe most elegant building in the whole wide world filled with almost everything required. The Daniel Manor named after the richest playboy billionaire on the planet is a place of fancy attraction, entertainment, luxury and graciousness.The building is like an island far from the initiation of Americans occupying other cities and states. The building is impressively enforced with enough technology and science to a bizarre level one would compare it to be magical. Surrounding most of the landscape was a forest, either ways called a jungle with enough armed and genius security guards dressed mostly in suits and others dressed in Black jackets and trousers. There was a wide road that lapped through the island creating a one way panel into the manor deep within. Three red Royce and white Mercedes-Benz appeared through the asphalt road and across various security guards but none stopped for security check since they belongs to Mrs. Laura's family. The miniature complex busi
Nicholas TownhouseNicholas was a bit faster than Dean could imagine, Dean was already letting loose of his worries and now, his intakes of bravery are now getting more durable than normal. Ad Nicholas dodged a straight blow to his face, he stepped back few steps just to regain his equilibrium. Matter of fact, he was effectively ready for Dean's next move ahead of time.As Dean drove forward like a launched missile, his stepping feet fluctuated causing a stain. Another punch launched out like a tree log against Nicholas face but the latter tweaked off the attacked spot and walked pathetically like a lumpy patient. Not knowing that was a deceptive trick to lure Dean's defence into stupor and effectively, it worked.Nicholas grabbed Dean by the collar, tolled him circularly before finally lunging him against the floor like a motionless mannequin.Dean fell to the ground like a tree, his back filled the ground like a fallen giant and immediately he opened his mouth, what came out was a w
Chapter 100" Where are they?", Sarah yelled."They will, be around here somewhere... we just have to keep looking.", Nicholas said as he stopped driving, bringing in drive to a stop." I don't think it will be the right time to stop driving you know.", Sarah said looking around inside the car. "Would you get in?""Sure... I am coming. He quickly got up and started the engine of the car and drove out of the area he was."And what the hell were you doing back there?""Navigating... seriously...","Yeah ...I just wanted to be sure, even though we aren't closed to the place yet. " , Nicholas steps on the throttle increasing the car Speed as he goes two time faster than before.Meanwhile, Jane tries her very to outrun this guys but it no use yet.Gunshots resounded the area, aimed for the tyre of her car. She looked back seeing the gun still pointed at her.She quickly turned the car and boom! the bullet fired sway.Nicholas heard the shot. And so did Sarah.."Did you....""Yes,of course