~ Flash back ~"Senorita, pass me the soup" Mr Sami, her father said, slicing the fish in his plate open. "C'mon father, the soup is nearer to you than me." Young Zara whined, looking to her mother for help. "No no, don't look at me." Her mother cautioned, a soft smile playings on her lips. "Ugh...." She groaned "You're never a help." Her mother chuckled, chewing a piece of meat gently and slowly. You can say she's a woman of grace and elegance. Her husband pays her monthly just to look after their home. She earns more than a high class salary earner. Love as they say conquers all, almost everyone was against their marriage but together they scaled through, making a lot of people unhappy. Zara's father, Mr Sami is a millionaire and self employed. The best construction engineer in California. Their family is the envy of most people, the way they have family dinners everyday, day out every Sunday, the laughter and joy that's always on their faces is the envy of many people
*** ***Thomas jnr walked down the long corridor alone in slow strides The house is my mother's treasure, he could almost say she loves it more than him. Movie directors and rich men have offered to buy the house but she wouldn't hear of it nor sell it out. Apparently the house was given to her down by her father and then him, the one before him.Who would have thought now that the house would be desolate and void of life?! He has been in charge of the family business, born into it. No one ever asked him if he wanted to become a doctor or not, instead they just saddled him with the responsibility. Ever since his father died and his mother disappeared, couldn't bear the shame that her husband is a molester, he had more responsibility on him as he is the only head of the family now. Being a Doctor at age fifteen wasn't part of his dream but it's part of him now. Barely even having time for himself. He sighs, running his hands through the wall as he walked past. Wanting a normal
*** ***Yumi strolled to the park when she had spent her childhood growing up. It's the only place that have her peace now.Earlier, when Jonas was convulsing very bad, she had been scared for him, scared for her life even though she would be a lot better without him, she was still scared.The park is unusually empty, it used to be packed with kids but right now, it is empty. She is the only living being in the pack.She stands from the park bench and walks to the swing chair to take a swing and feel the wind by her hair.Just as she rounded the corner, she meets someone there already, swinging.She walks closer with a surprised frown. She didn't expect to meet anyone here.The person stops upon sighting her, "Yumi?"She would sure recognize that voice anywhere, even in dark "Trish?" She called back, walking fast."What are you doing here?" They both asked each other the same time."I usually come here to take a break from adulthood." Trish shrugs, "You?""It is my first time coming h
*** *** "I'm sorry, I can't. It's not possible." Trish answered. "Life is giving us a better chance to become a family and you are not going to take it? What's wrong with you Trish Logan? What has gone into your head?!" "I would if I didn't know Jonas so well." "What do you mean?" "Don't ask me that, you know too. You know everything about how Jonas can be. I am surprised you are still with him, standing diligently." Yumi lifted her head indignantly, "He's family. I can't forsake him." "Even when you know he's the one that killed your father?" "Still, I can't lose anyone again just for the sake of revenge." Trish shook her head,"You weren't like this Yumi, I'm surprised at this new behavior of yours. You used to be brutal." Trish frowned at her. "Even with the way you're always silent and all, pretending not to notice anything." "You were even more brutal," Yumi defends herself, "but even you have changed. An evidence that people changes everytime." "We're not talking about
*** ***Adams enters his apartment, tired and stressed.He meets Asher by the TV, listening to the News, Trish was no where in sight. Thinking about it now, it's been a while he saw her or had a nice chat with her."What's up with you, what have you been up to??" Adams asks, falling down beside his brother, back resting on the couch."I could ask the same of you, I barely see you around""I've been busy.""Busy with my matter. I thought I told you to drop it.""I couldn't, knowing the person that did gave you a scar is out there, living happily.""My boss had him saved too"Adams frowns, "Who?""The assassin, the one that tried to kill me."",He did what?!"Asher kept mute, chewing on a potato chips Adams didn't notice before.""Are you serious?""Do I look like I'm joking?""Where's the b@stard now, which district? I'll make sure he spends the rest of his life in jail.""He's not in the station. We didn't hand him over!""Why?" Adams frowns ever more deeply, "Don't Tell me it's your
*** *** "Yeah?" Ryan answers his call on the third ring."Ryan!" Eleanor's frantic voice came back, ", it's Eleanor.""Yes, I know. Is something wrong?""It's Grandpa.""Tony?""Yes!" Eleanor replied, "what do I do? What am I supposed to do. Is he going to die on me? I can't afford to lose him too Ryan, what can I do?""Calm down Eleanor, talk to me. What happened to him?""He received a message on his phone and fell into shock instantly.""What was in the message?" Ryan asks."Eleanor, what was the message?" Ryan asks again when he didn't get a response after almost a full minute.When Eleanor replied, her voice was low, barely above a whisper, "it's a video of how my parents died.""Where are you?""The house, I didn't know who to call or what to do. You can to my mind first."Ryan jumped up so fast the kitchen stool toppled over, "Listen to me and follow my instructions carefully.""Yes, sure, what should I do?" Eleanor breathes into the phone."What is his current position?""Sit
*** *** "I'm going to do it." Alina said decisively, "It's either that or Ryan dies anyway." "I told you, I'll find a way around it!" Olivia murmured softly. "You can't, there's no way to around it. Today is the deadline anyway." "Why did you require my presence then? I left my grandfather unattended to run here for your supposed emergency." Eleanor asks Olivia, "She already made up her mind, and if I was in the same shoes as her with Asher, I'd just run away with him. I'm rich enough for that but I doubt she is. So this is way better, another option is talking about it with the CEO." She shrugs. Olivia groans into her palms in frustration, they were gathered in Alina's living room. Each of them were lost in their thoughts, Eleanor's phone pinged, breaking the thick silence in the room. Just as Eleanor picked up her phone to check the message, the entrance door opened forcefully, revealing Zara with disheveled hair, puffy and baggy eyes, in every bit of disarray. "I need help."
Beneath every tough surface is a wounded soul. I woke up to the sound of my alarm ringing. I snoozed it and sat up on my bed fully awake, not that I slept deeply before. Who would by the way?? I sighed and stood up, heading to the bathroom. Today is my last day here, the contract I signed would be annulled and I don't have where after today, not even enough to stay on my own. My parents died eight years ago and I was abducted and abused by my parents' killer for five years till luck shone on me one night and I escaped. I began working as a maid so I can fend for myself and save up for college to achieve my dreams and bring her parents death to justice. I wore my uniform and went to the next compound where my boss lives. I opened the gate and took a look around, scrutinizing the environs. " Hurry she is around" my colleagues hurried about, performing their duties and keeping a safe distance from me. They're all scared of me especially after I taught one of
**** "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