Midtown High,Fountain's Healthcare Hospital,Nicholas's POVI kept pacing, glancing at my wrist watch every second. Where the h**k were Rick and Veronica? We settled on 12 noon and it's almost 2 pm!Two hours wasted, I seethed angrily, pacing and dialling Rick's number again. "Hello, Nicholas. We're on our way. Veronica had to take care of some things at the office," he replied."No problem, where are you guys now?"We're almost here. A truck had a breakdown causing a slowdown of vehicles""Oh, alright. I will be waiting here," I replied, abruptly ending the call.Trust them to never keep up with appointments. I stretched, then taking a full glance at the hospital's parking lot, I strolled into the building.Fountain's Healthcare also belonged to Mrs Potts but was signed under her maiden name. One of her real estate lawyers managed it and we saw it once a month. The hospital wasn't that busy today, just a few visitors waiting to check in on their friends, family or somebody. There
Midtown High,The Oscar's MansionJenny's POVI yawned, getting up from the bed and glancing at my wristwatch. Wow, 6:30 pm, already. I slept longer than usual, well, probably because of the doughnuts and ice cream, Dean and I munched on while watching Stranger things. We were getting addicted to the series, I laughed, putting on a dark t-shirt and getting into my jeans. Sleeping with underwear was a bad habit for me once upon a time but now, it is part of my life. I stepped out of the room and walked down the stairs. Dean was probably asleep. While Daniel was probably kissing up to that job of his. I didn't even bother to inform him about Simon. Why would I? The guy insulted and made me feel exactly how Daniel always did..like some Jezebel and when I called Daniel at work yesterday, guess what I got? More threats!I won't stop though. Whatever I did next was solely Daniel's fault! "Good evening, Jenny. Hope you had a beautiful day?" Uncle Vincent asked, walking to the fridge, and
Midtown High,Phase 5,The Oscars MansionDaniel's POVThe house was a graveyard when I stepped in. The kitchen light was switched on though. Probably Jenny cleaning the dishes, I thought, walking in.She was there alright, not cleaning dishes though but eating slices of apple. "Good evening, Daniel. How were work activities?" she asked, avoiding my gaze."It was great, thank you. Why are you still up? It's past 11 already.""I was hungry. Didn't eat much for lunch.""Oh…Alright, I will be going to bed now. You should try to get some sleep too"" Wait, aren't you hungry? I could do some toasted bread for you.""No, I'm okay. I ate some pancakes at the office and it was a lot. Thank you though"" Alright, that's okay. Good night, " she replied, dropping the remaining slices in the trash bin."Good night too, I said, walking away.That was strange. She didn't even start all that annoying conversations aligned with her. Maybe, she was finally losing interest or planning something stupid
East Alley,New York City,The Stephens' MansionLaura's POVFridays are for gods and guesses, for the elites and high-toned citizens, and the working classes and bosses. I scribbled, taking a sip of fruit juice. I think I would just let this, for now, I thought, getting up from my study chair. Tomorrow was May's wedding, finally. She would be Mrs Grayson and a citizen of Midtown High. I couldn't stop myself from thinking about our friendship. How we started, the good days and bad days. The disappointments, successes, falls and celebrations. We had a good time and now, she is finally going home.She sent in some photos of the event hall and I was amazed. According to her, Daniel's uncle, Mr Vincent Oscar, did everything. It was high class, exquisite and smelt rich.I knew the Graysons would have invested a lot in the wedding. They had this uppity attitude to everything, just like Dad and Mom, so I wasn't surprised.I scrolled through my photo gallery admiring the hall, and then the
Midtown HighThe Oscars MansionDaniel's POVI walked through the door, ignoring Jenny's stare. She's been following me all day with angry looks but I avoided it and I didn't give her any audience. She was wrong, so wrong on Sunday.Going through the stairs, I had chatterings… That must be Uncle Vincent... Probably had a short day at the office. I mean this is 4: 00 pm and knowing him well, 6:00 pm was his closing hours. I took a U-turn, walking slowly to the library and also his study room. Pausing a while, I knocked steadily."Come in, it's unlocked!" he yelled. I heard scuffles and then, some chairs creaking."Good evening, Uncle. How was your day?" I asked, stepping in."It was pretty slow. Had to round up activities early. You know the team and I haven't rested ever since Grayson's wedding. That was our biggest project ever and all thanks to our hard work and referrals from Mr Grayson, which I wasn't expecting, more projects are in review now.""And you said the day was slow? Tha
Midtown High,Uptown Restaurant,Daniel's POV I glanced at my watch for the umpteenth time. 6 pm, it read. Where was Nicholas?? He was supposed to be here by 5 pm and after several times of trying to reach him and got nothing. I gave up on that option. Maybe he got into traffic or probably forgot to check his time. I was tired though of the ups and downs, the threats and seduction, the hunger and thirst to rule and be in charge. Hopefully, this turns my life around and finally, I could return to Laura and amend things."Hello, Daniel," a familiar voice breezed in, jolting mine. thoughts, "I had a flat tire, so it took minutes changing it and driving through the traffic."I nodded, taking in his outfit choice. He was on a red t-shirt, white denim shorts, a baseball cap and white sneakers. Quite the man, right?"It's alright, Nicholas. I thought something bad had happened. You weren't picking up your calls and that made me more worried." Oh, I'm sorry. My phone was in the vehicle when
Midtown High,Fortunes Headquarters,Daniel's POVIt's been three months since I took over the Fortune Empire. Rick and Veronica were somewhere in East Alley trying to get a lawyer who would help them with no pay. It's funny how you could be at the top of the table and now you are down there, pleading for some sort of help. Nicholas was in Mauritius with Mrs Potts. Rick became more violent, so he had to take move there with his family till everything becomes settled or better still, until the Fortunes siblings gives up which was likely going to happen soon.Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!Dean, I smiled picking up the call, "Hello, champ, how are you doing?""I'm doing great, Daniel, he laughed, "Dublin is so beautiful! It still feels like yesterday, you know, when we first got here. I miss you though and Jenny."" Don't feel so sad, Dean. We would come to visit during the holiday season. Just enjoy school, life and friends, okay?"" Alright, I will do just that. How's work going?"" Everything is
Midtown High,Empire Tai Chi RestaurantDaniel's POVGoldilocks did look stunning, I glanced, watching her take another full spoon of Tai Chi's famous Apple Pie."Are you just going to watch me eat all night or are you gonna say something?" she asked, taking a sip of her * champagne."I think I will just watch you eat. You look so stunning tonight. Love what you did with your hair""Oh really?" she glowed, slowly playing with her red curls, "It was last minute thing, I'm glad you like it""Yeah, Goldie. So how's the apple pie?""It beats every pie in Midtown! It was so delicious! I can't just stop eating it.""Chef Tai Chi is the best in town no doubt about that, so his pies just have stood out," I smiled, staring at her, "How's Simon doing over there?"She sighed, dropping her spoon, "I don't know. It's been weeks since I spoke to him but I guess he should be fine.""That's odd, Goldie. He's your brother, not some alien. You should reach him soon.""Argh!" she sighed, taking another
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