*** *** ***"Daddy!" Hayley screamed, clutching her dad's shirt in a tight hold. "What's your decision?" Asher asks, "You usually say family comes first, why aren't you moving. Alina needs your help.""Why are they going there?""I don't know exactly why but surely, it can't be something good.""Fvck this!" Ryan swore under his breath.*** *** Mrs Bruce called her butler and instructed him to put a hole on the tyres of the vehicle the family planned to drive out.Grandma Joan almost swore when she saw the flat tyre in the garage. It was her favourite car. "Should we go with another car?" Jeffery asks."No!" Grandma Joan snaps, "Get a mechanic to repair this!""Are we going to wait?!" Sasha asks."We aren't in a hurry, we have all the time in the world."Mrs Bruce sneaked in to the back garage, driving out on her own accord, going before the mechanic came.She was going to get to Alina first, talk sense into her and if she wasn't ready to learn, she would take her to the police stat
*** *** *** The doorbell rang, Alina dropped her laptop on the bed and went out to answer the door.She didn't bother hiding the surprise on her face when she saw her family through the peephole. Maybe they are finally hereto beg her back into the family.She opened the door, a small smile on her face, if they were here to beg her, what is with the expression on their face."Grandma Joan?" Alina called, backing into the living room to let them in.Grandma Joan pushed past her, with a glare on her face."What's going on?" Alina asked again, is everything okay?""Excuse me ma'am, you're under arrest." One of the cops appeared from behind Grandma Joan, "Under arrest?!" Alina looked around, confused, "For what?!" "Don't play dumb with me Madison." Grandma Joan warned.Alina chuckled dryly, "Trust me Grandma, I have no idea about what you are talking about now.""Is this how we are playing this game now?""Playing what game?!" Alina wore a confused look, if only you would stop beating
*** *** ***The room was silent for about three minutes, nobody moved. They all regarded Ryan as if he had really gone crazy and a small part of them were really scared."Reannd!!!" Sasha exclaimed, "Are you questioning Grandma Joan order?!"Ryan doesn't reply but fixes her a look instead.She snaps her mouth shut instantly, staring at anywhere but not Ryan. The look in his face scared her. This was the first time she is seeing him like that, all defensive over Alina who's probably just using him to get the family angry. "Alina did you do whatever the accused you of doing?" Ryan asks, locking gazes with her."No, I didn't.""You heard that officer, she didn't. I could have you sued for wanting to cuff her and taking her against her wishes without evidence and only based on speculation." The cops swallowed, staring at his feet."You can leave, when next you want to come, have a warrant and evidence ready. I make seem like a crazy man but I know my rights.""You are crazy." Jeffery i
**** *** *** Grandma Joan threw her purse at the nearest wall angrily. "Did you see that?!!" She screamed in anger. "That crazed looking boy has the effontery to dare me!! Go against my order!!" "Calm down Grandma Joan." Sasha said softly, loss on what to say. With Grandma Joan grumpy, the rest of the week is going to be sour, they wouldn't be able to ask for anything. "What happened?" Mrs Bruce smirked, sitting with one leg crossed over another. After the break down with her car, she had went back home angrily but the look on Grandma Joan's face as entered was enough to tell Mrs Bruce everything didn't go as they planned, and that was enough to make her day. Grandma Joan glared at her in response, "Your daughter is bringing shame to this family, is that how you brought her up? To disgrace us later on." "Of course not, we both brought up Alina together in this house, so all the blames can't go to me alone!"Grandma Joan clutched her fist in anger, "Are you talking back at me?"
*** *** *** "Remember the Nolvani company that suddenly appeared few weeks ago and disappeared?" The reporter said on the national news, with a neutral expression, "They are back now, with more force than ever. They are now making waves as the third best company in California and I doubt it will end then as the company is showing so much potential! What do you think will become of Morbian company and Co'? Do you think Nolvani will beat them once more?" Adams tuned down the TV, "This country and new companies everytime, trying to fight head on for positions."Asher shrugs, carrying a full plate of chicken laps with him to the living room. "They all want power.""Morbian's company is sure as heck going to stay at the top!" Asher scoffs, "you think?""I know. All these new companies that keep showing up, no one has ever really beat Morbian.""Wanna make a bet?" Asher suggests, "Nolvani will be at the top soon with Morbian at it's tail."Adams frowned at his brother, "What are you no
*** *** ***"Emergency!!! Emergency!!" Asher kept sending to Ryan repeatedly immediately Adams left. He took his car key and went to the car. He needs to stop his brother. Or at least steer him away from that direction. Someone has to take fall.He put a call to Ryan since he wasn't getting any response to his messages. "Boss, where are you?""Home!" Ryan snapped over the phone."There's trouble, I don't know how it was possible, but do you remember my brother is a detective?""Yes, what's wrong?""Somehow, Trish hired him to look for the money.""Steer him away." Ryan said dismissively.",I have to do that with a solid reason, one he would believe enough not to go back to.""So what are you suggesting.""Some one has to take the fall. If he continues digging deep, he's going to find out I am involved and if he asks how I got the money. Jeez, I can't bear seeing Adams disappointed at me.""Call the boys then, let them know of the situation.""They'll need an order on what to do." "T
*** *** ***"Who said I'm letting him go. Ever heard of the saying revenge is best served cold?" Ryan smirked.Asher looked on confused, "Bu.. but you helped him with his daughter.""I have no grudge with the baby.""They might run away." Asher pointed out, "Not from me. No matter where they are, I'll always find them.""I got a call from the hospital before I got here." Asher announced.Ryan raised an eyebrow, "okay??""Hayley will be discharged tomorrow.""Okay??""That's it.""We're done here then, you should get back before your brother gets back." Ryan advised.*** *** Adams stood on the front steps, his fist clenched in anger and annoyance.Jonas opened the door with a grin.Adams glanced at him and wiped the grin off with his fist."What the heck!! Are you insane?" "I need to be paid for this job and you are going to pay every penny I spent."Jonas walked backwards into his living, still holding his chin where he had received the punch."What's going on with you? Who said the
*** *** *** Ryan went by the cemetery, just to check on his parents. His official visiting time was in four days but he misses them and the only way to remove the ache in his heart was see them.As he went by towards the grave, standing few feet away, before another's grave. Ryan notices a lady by the grave, she was standing with one of the staffs in the cemetery. He couldn't make out what they were saying clearly. For a second, he thought it was Eleanor. He couldn't make out the face well, the person was wearing baggy clothes, as if hiding.Only Eleanor can do that, he wondered why she was by his parents grave. "Eleanor!?" Ryan called but got no response.With a frown, he walked closer to them."Eleanor!" He tapped her.The person turned around to face him. His eyes widened in surprise when he saw the face."Oh.." he said quickly, moving back quickly, "I thought you are my friend, Eleanor.""No.." Yumi replied, eyeing him down, "I'm not Eleanor."Ryan nods and moves back, returni
**** "I don't understand you" I continued when we entered the car "if I'm to be treated like a queen, why are you driving when we have an entire entourage behind us?" I asked "Because I'm treating you like a queen, durh" "I'll think of you as my driver then" I smiled satisfactorily. "I have a very juicy news" he licked his lips. "I can see it's really juicy for you to lick your lips, did you taste the juice?" He glared at me and concentrated on driving. Knowing him, I knew he would continue talking. "My three year old girl is dying to see you. She even decorated her bedroom and expects you to share the room with her" he said admiringly. "I knew she would always be smart, smarter than her father who paid an entire entourage to accompany us home" "It's was her idea, so that means I'm smarter" he bit his cheeks to surpress himself from laughing. "Wow that's so smart of her, she deserves a medal." I replied wiping the smile off his face. "Hmph.." he
Five years later, Courtney I stood at the arrival terminal in the airport, looking for my ride home. I had travelled to Europe for college with the help of Div and Donald and graduated with an upper class in law. I specifically chose to major in law so I can lend my voice to those that are voiceless. I saw a flag raised up with the name CounterKnee. I shook my head and walked to the person who was busy chatting away on his phone with a big smile on his face. I smacked him on the arm "Didn't I tell you not to call me CounterKnee?" I playfully glared at him. "What do you expect me to do when I miss you so much?" He grinned at me "Should I blush now or what?" "None, a hug will do" I hugged him tight "it's been five years" "I know right, it feels like yesterday and it also feels like ages ago" We disengaged from the hug and he collected my luggages from me, leading me to sleek car and I noticed an entourage. "Please don't tell me you hired
Donald "I knew something was up with that Uncle of yours. I never liked him." Mum said after I narrated everything to her. "I still can't believe he tried to kill me and Courtney." "I haven't told your father about it. You mentioned Div just now?" "Yeah, he's the one that helped" "That's new, the Div I heard about is cruel and he's a Drug Lord." Mum explained. "A drug Lord? Courtney got herself involved with a drug Lord? Is that why the police man saluted to him" "Maybe..... I'll head over to the police station. They should wrap up the case, we aren't making any charges. He's dead, we don't need to mention his case in court." I shrugged and eyed mother who was staring at me with mischief. I went over and hugged her tightly. "About Courtney" mum started. "Don't even go there mum..... don't" I disengaged from the hug and flashed her a grin then went to the kitchen where I met Flynn and Eva cooking. It was a sight to behold. "We're sorry,
"What contract you signed with mother ends today, I'll give you the money" My heart plummeted down, I wanted the money for college so I can't rent an apartment till I apply. "I want to work for my money" I argued "No, you've worked enough. I'm going to sponsor you to college and you can always consider this place as home" I wanted to raise my head and look at him. He pressed my head back against his chest "No don't look at me" "Thank you" I said with so much sincerity. "You deserve it CounterKnee" " Sorry to break you guys up, but what the heck happened?" Another voice said "Mum" Donald cried out, not masking the surprise in his voice. His mum?!
*** He stared at me as if he couldn't believe what he was wearing and pulled me into a hug. I let myself be hugged and relax in his embrace. It's finally over, we conquered our nightmares. "Know the first thought that crossed my mind when I saw you?" He asked, his chin resting on my head. I shook my head negatively against his chest. "Who's this fierce beautiful petite lady with wild chestnut hair who isn't afraid of my cold aura and broke through, now I have a warm heart willing to love." "What do you think when you see now, after you know, everything?" I asked "Wow, my bossy maid is one hell of a strong woman, beautiful and fierce at the same time, selfless too. She's one of the people I hold dear to my heart now." I blushed, surprised someone still thinks of me as beautiful. "What contract you signed with mother ends today, I'll give you the money"
ourtney ️ I watched helplessly as the policemen took Div away. "I'll be okay and probably be back in the night" he said as they took him away but that didn't alleviate my worry. Killing Simon was self defense, the police should know that. Seeing I wasn't convinced "what about bringing your flowers this night?" I smiled and nodded in agreement. After he left with the police, an ambulance came to carry Simon's corpses and I was asked to vacate the room without cleaning as they need evidence. I packed my belongings and moved them to Donald's room. I sat on his bed, reminiscing. Simon is really dead, my nightmare is gone. It still felt surreal. Donald entered and sat quietly beside me. "I'm so sorry Nora, I'm sorry I didn't believe you" he pleaded. I looked at him and placed my hands on his, "If I were you, I wouldn't have believed a stranger over my blood too so I'm not angry."
Donald I entered the room and stood in shock as I watched Uncle fall slowly to the ground with a strange man holding a gun. I glanced at Nora, she was holding a gun too. Where did she get the gun? "Who the fuck are you?" I wanted to ask but the words died down in my mouth when I saw her run to the strange man. For a moment, my heart surged with gratitude towards the strange man. He save Nora. I didn't mind that Uncle is dead, after all he had been planning to kill me too. "Who are you?" I wanted to ask again but the police men interrupted this time. They looked at the gun in the strange man's hand and Simon's corpse. "You are under arrest sire" The police man saluted before talking which only made me more curious. Who exactly is this man standing here??
*** After I killed him, she ran over and hugged me, surprising me completely. My sister was the only person that could hug me, here, another person is taking her place. I hugged her back not caring about the person behind me who should be the owner of the house. Hugging another person after a long while felt good and refreshing so I held on to her, not worried about the blood seeping into my clothes. "B-bo-boss" Jeff stammered. "Just kneel and raise your hands up till I come back and clean the mess here" "W-where are you going?" "Police station." Just as I said it, a batch of policemen entered fully armed and took in the state of the room including the kneeling Jeff.
DIV While I asked Jeff to stay guard of the house, I also stationed two more people. When I got report that Simon was heading to her room and destroying things in his bedroom, I knew he was going to do something other than having sex with her this night. So I got into my car and drove as fast as I could. I told her I won't let his blood stain her hands and I'm a man of my words. I'm not going to let her go to jail because of him. I couldn't protect my sister then and she's going to be angry if I don't help Nora. I entered in time to see him choking her and her pulling the gun I gave her out. I stood, watching the entire exchange, waiting for the right time to make a move. When he pointed the gun at her, I pulled my gun out and was about shooting. Then she threw the lamp at his hand, aiming perfectly. She picked the gun quickly and made to aim. I took action then and killed him. From my research, the Simon of a man has about twenty more people in ca