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
Midtown High,Empire Tai Chi RestaurantJenny's POVThere is happiness. There is growing happiness in my heart. Some days, I used to be scared about who I am and what I was becoming. On other days, I would jubilate in my heart and appreciate who I was turning out to be. Today was one of those other days. It is amazing how you strive to be one thing and the universe describes you as another thing. I was Jezebel, the one who was ignored, embarrassed, tongue lashed and rejected. Now, I was Daniel's girlfriend and it felt so good to call him mine.Taking a sip of the champagne, I slowly cut through the grilled chicken, then lifting a piece with a fork, I munched on it, watching the studious glare of Daniel."You are a difficult book to interpret. Sometimes I feel like I know you, other times you're an alien. It's hard to believe you are here right now and we're together. I'm so happy, really am. Thank you so much," I said, holding his hands."Those are some interesting words and I will t
Midtown High,Empire Tai Chi Restaurant,Daniel's POV,This was my last day at Midtown High. My luggage was driven right now to the airport and by 2 pm I would be on the plane. I couldn't wait to meet Laura. It's been months and conversing with her last week reawakened the desires, loneliness and yearnings.It was another new kind of drive that pushed me through the hefty week, closing contracts and trying to keep in many meetings, since I will be shifting the headquarters to East Alley."...I have always wanted to operate from East Alley but Rick and Veronica didn't want me to. They said, the business space over there was choking and didn't think we would be able to work through it all. It was funny, you know, I had businesses running over there and the return on investments was remarkable. So, why didn't they want me to shift fully there? Daniel, we later found out, they were using East Alley for illegal businesses with those unethical general managers I placed there. I couldn't bel
"The company's cars belong to Laura now. Both of you should get that!" I thundered, staring coldly at Laura's parents.They returned a few days ago and it's been fun watching them rave and throw tantrums. They couldn't believe the company wasn't theirs anymore. And Laura? I knew she was enjoying it all but was scared to rub it on her parents' faces. "How could you, Daniel?" How could you do this to us?" Mr Stephen asked."You should stop asking those questions and stop all this. I'm not going to provide answers for them anymore, you got the documents to read through!"" We're your in-laws, Daniel and you had the f**'king guts to buy everything that makes us who we are! And you, Laura!, you let your husband do this to us? Your family? How could you allow such to happen?"Laura shifted, leaning against me, like I was some form of protection, "Mom, Dad, I want to hate you right now for everything but I will forgive you guys. And about the company, I got nothing to say. I'm sorry.""Wow,
East Alley Freedom Prison,South West Region,Daniel's POV"Hope the wardens have been good to you?" I grinned, staring at Mr Stephen's shrivelled face. He looked broken and lost like some fallen angel.He grunted, staring hard, "Why did you call me out here?""Take it easy, Papa. I got a deal for you and your sweetheart, that's if you are in""I don't do deals with the Devil! Is there anything else you wanna speak to me about?"" Alright, Mr Stephen, I guess you're enjoying here, then. At least I forget, they will be shifting your wife to Zone D of the Women's States Prison. She's been causing a lot of fights in her ward.""But Zone D is the fiercest women's zone in East Alley. She won't survive Daniel! Can't you do something?""I can't. Remember, you don't do deals with the Devil," I winked, getting up, "I will be going now, enjoy yourself and if anything happens to your wife, the wardens would let you know""Wait, Daniel," he swallowed, "The deal…I'm inter""That's a nice move, Mr
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