*** *** ***", What?!" Zara bawled, "What did you just say?!"Ryan keeps mute and stares at the lake. "Answer me!!" Zara screams, She has been so careful with her reputation, image and all, yet everything could be ruined because of an imbecile!! No one knew, she made sure of that, everyone that had an idea is dead, and few of them in the police. It cost her a lot but..."Answer mee you idiot!! How did you find out.""Bed bugs whispers to me at night.""Do you think this is a joke?""Do I look like I'm joking?! Now just make your choice, you call the police for a crime I didn't commit and we go to jail together or you keep your lips sealed. Either ways, we'll be doing each other a favour.""How is revealing my secret doing me a favor?""You will get the punishment you deserve.""There's something about you, a dark wicked side and your twisted mind, asides the fact that you are poor. It's no wonder I hated you from first glance.""That makes both of us then," Ryan snickers, "Like mind
*** *** ***Zara stared at her screen, watching the phone ring. After her encounter with Ryan, Zara stopped by a bar, feeling the need to cool her head and sort out her thoughts..The phone stops ringing and starts again almost immediately, it was Hayley calling.Zara clears her throat and answers the call,"Zara?" Hayley calls."Yes Hayley, how are you doing?""Not fine." Hayley mutters, "I am really worried. Have you heard from my parents yet?"Zara paused, nothing saying anything."Hello?" Hayley called, "Are you there?""Yes... I'm listening.""Do you think you can go to their house tomorrow check them up for me?""Infact, I heard from them.""Really?""Yes, they are doing well. Infact they both went for a vacation in palm springs.""Palm springs?" Hayley echoed.."Yeah, isn't that where Zelda has always wanted?""Yeah, yeah. I'm really surprised. I am glad they finally took to my advice and traveled." "Yeah they both need it.""Did you ask why they haven't been answering my call
Zara sat in her room, staring out the window at the bustling street below. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. Olivia, had just announced that she wanted to move in with Ryan and Alina.Zara had always been close with Alina, but ever since Ryan and Olivia had entered the picture, things had changed. Zara couldn't quite put her finger on it, but she felt like she was being pushed to the side, like she didn't matter as much anymore.And now, Olivia was planning to move in with Ryan and Alina, her best friend. Zara couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy and disappointment. Why wasn't she included in the plan? Had Olivia already replaced her with Ryan and Alina?Zara tried to put on a brave face when Olivia left the room, but as soon as she was alone, the tears started to flow. She felt like her whole world was falling apart. She had always imagined that she and Alina would grow old together, sharing all of life's ups and downs. But now, it seemed like Alina had found new fri
*** ***~ ~ Few hours earlier ~ ~They had just finished cleaning the restaurant, everything was as good as new, although they still have few goods that was going to be shipped in later in honor of the restaurant. Alina didn't want to spend too much, since her only source of money is the money the CEO of Nolvani gave her few days ago which suspiciously, no matter how much she took, the money doesn't seem to go down.She made a mental note to go visit Asher later in the hospital, tomorrow and also help Eleanor overcome whatever experience she's had in the hospital.Earlier today, she'd seen the look on Eleanor's face as she watched her enter. The look really tore at her heart."Are you listening?" Olivia asks,Alina blinks back to reality. "Sorry, I was gone for a second, what was it you said?""Um.... It is more like a favour." Olivia muttered, it had taken her a great deal to get it out the first time. She needs a family, and asides from knowing her half brother is a murderer, she
*** ***At twenty two, he already thinks of himself as useless, worthless, waste of space on earth.His blue eyes glowed angrily, he had cut his hair to the lowest in preparation for what he is about to do. His muscles peeked from under the shirt he wore, he used to love boxing and exercising, but none of it is going to matter anymore.Ethan paced around, his eyes bloodshot red and his face hard and emotionless, his hands fisted tightly into a ball. He was a medical student, but was given a notice to drop out of school today due to the illegal activities he has been into.He had been selling and distributing drugs in school. He collected his drop out letter afraid of how he is going to face his parents. That was the the only trouble he was in, the cartel he is working for were also searching for him, he was duped by a no name person and the dealer doesn't believe him, they're asking for his life or money.Suddenly, his mind flooded with regret. If only, if only he had listened to his
*** ***Zara stopped by in the evening by Alina's apartment, putting asides all her dislike for the environment. She needed to confirm if Olivia was just pulling her legs.She rang the doorbell, looking around for any sign of Olivia."Hey!" Alina welcomed her with a smile, swiftly hiding her frown. She was surprised to see Zara on her doorstep."What's up? What are you doing here?" Alina added.Zara pushed past her, entering the living room. She sighs in relief when she caught no sign of Olivia. "Crazy girl! She was just joking!" Zara muttered under her breath."Why are you looking around like you are searching for something?" Alina asks."Oh... It's nothing." Zara replies with a smile."I am kind of busy, do you need help with something?""Is it bad to come visit my friend?" Zara retorts back."We both know you Zara, you never come somewhere unless you have something to say.""I came here only to say hi and I'll soon be on my way." Zara added sweetly, too sweet to Alina's notice."I
*** *** ***~ ~ Futuere unanimous club ~ ~"Who called for this impromptu meeting again?" Mr G asks."It's me!" Mr Morbian announces."Do you have another problem?""No... Not really..""Why then, did you call for the meeting?""Because of the Fotin family." Another member stated."Are we to kill the last standing member or what?" Mr G frowns."I'm guessing you have not seen the news." Another member said."What's in the news?"A member stands and goes to give Mr G his tablet to watched the saved video of the news.Inside, Mr G was fuming, he has talked more than he bargained since he became a member of the club."So?" Mr G passed the phone back, "Just the words of a brother mourning, so?"All members exchanged glances, including Mr Morbian."Adams Fotin just declared war on us, he must know we are the ones."Mr G laughed humorlessly, "I didn't think all of you were dumb. How would he single out this club when there are 5 million people in this state alone, not to talk of the country.
*** ***" you are looking different from when you arrived at the lake." Ethan pointed out instead.Ryan sighed loudly n relief, glad that it was a stranger that helped him out."Um... If you don't minds, can you get me a bit of charcoal and water paint and ice, lots of it?" Ryan asks."Ah.... I see you like a character in one of those books girls obsess about, one that have two identities."Ryan rolled his eyes at him, "Can you get it or not.""I'm not with money." Ethan stated.Ryan brings out his wallet and gives Ethan."Are you crazy? You are giving a stranger your wallet! What if I run away?""I know you won't. You have nothing to lose anyway."Ethan snatches the wallet from Ryan with a grumble and saunters off to the nearest store.Ryan rests his back against a rock, waiting for Zelda's body to reach the shore.As soon as it got to the shore, he took out his phone and almost placed a call to Asher, then he remembers Asher is still unconscious.He stands, carries the body and hide
**** "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