On reading the content of the letter, Mark was shocked to realize that it was a court order telling Diana to appear in court in ten days time. Apparently Jake had sued her to court and is ready to claim custody of the three little Rugrats. Attached with the letter was a another folded report. Mark studied it carefully and saw that it was a result of DNA paternity test and it indicated that Jake was the children's biological father.His mood deflated at once, he couldn't quite decipher why he got sweety at that instant. "Well, maybe I didn't impregnate Diana that night....""Alright, I'll bring it to her personally"... Mark gestured to Richarlison to leave and then called him back and asked "... Any update about the whereabouts of Danny?" He was now getting quite worried as he was now entertaining and considering digging more deep into Hannah. The kids can't just falsely be accusing her and After all in every lie, there is an atom of truth."His body is not yet found... Some source sa
Meanwhile.......The prison cells -dungeons- were at the very lowest level of the Military base, beneath the graveyard levels where thousands of buried dead rested in silence. The cells were reserved for the worst of criminals: assassin's gone rogue, betrayals who broke the Covenant Law, soldiers who betrayed or violated the military covenant rules. Diana as none of those things. How could Mark even suggest sending her there? Oh yeah, she was set up.The darkness of the military base dungeons was more profound than any darkness Diana had ever known. She couldn’t see the shape of her own hand in front of her eyes, couldn’t see the floor or ceiling of her dungeon. What she knew of the cell, she knew from the torchlit first glimpse she’d had, guided down here by a contingent of soldiers, who had opened the barred gate of the dungeon for her and ushered her inside as if she were a common criminal. Then again, that’s probably exactly what they thought she was. A criminal who tried to para
Stoics lips curled up into a sardonic smirk and he flipped his fingers. Richarlison was stunned to see the boldness the kids exuded. With no gap in time, a fury of thunderous foot step was heard.Everyone, including the weak Diana turned their gazes towards where the commotion was coming from. Lol and behold it was the prison guard dragging alongside two men. The two bloody civilians who were drastically closed to death as well. Some officers recognized them. They were the men general Diana sent. Everyone was stunned on beholding the sight.Hannah's head began to hot like she was standing under hot sun. The atmosphere that day was cold but she was now feeling like she was standing under hot sun.The prison guard pushed the two men into the podium and made them to kneel down, they were left with their under wears."What's happening?" Everyone anticipated.Diana smiled indistinctly. She was weak but not too weak to notice what was about unfolding. "She believed her children wouldn't le
Last week when Richarlison gave the letter that the DNA paternity test was attached, to the president general, Mark he wondered how Jake was able to carry out the test without the children and consent of their mother... Even Diana wondered as well."It's making more sense.... Jake is obviously the one who sent those bastards to collect strands of hair from the kids...... And if he did the test using that, he obviously is their father.... But the test could be faked!"Mark had no evidence or anything substantial to pursue the issue, thus he set up his secret military officers to monitor Jake's move incase of anything.Diana was only very afraid that Jake was going to claim custody of her kids, but she had a silly plan. It seem Jake was desperate enough to send her a subpoena. She became bewildered and a little helpless. Her head hung low, as she planned her possible way out.Presently.......Hannah is in a very hot seat and it's almost like, she is already caught red handed. Her heart
"Hi.... Sir!" She greeted."It's late already. " She added upon noticing he was here to talk as he let himself quietly into the bedroom.He looked around the interior design for a while before he sat down gently on the couch. He could sense the antipathy in Diana's facial expressions. who wouldn't be angry? He let her stay in the dungeon for a whole week. He then said, "Your children wowed me. They saved you from getting executed, and that's pretty really impressive". He praised the kids. Diana blushed and wanted to say "Thank you " before Mark could say another word but she was too late, "However, you're not yet vindicated...." He added in-between."I hope you're recuperating speedily already?" He paused for some time letting the question register in Diana, expecting some honest reply but she kept silent staring at him. Mark found himself concerned about her well being all of a sudden...,"What's wrong? Why are you staring at me that way?" He inquired as he was getting uncomfortably
As soon as Mark exited the building he remembered the discussion he had with his mum the last week and every fibre of evidence pointed to the fact that his father might still be alive. Probably held captive in some prison somewhere.As he was walking out, Richarlison walked up to him. He had instructed Richarlison to wait for him outside here as he didn't plan on staying inside for long. "Boss!" Richarlison greeted. Despite the business relationship they had as boss and worker they had come to a point as close friends and they both talked like friends but however, that was seasonal.He didn't get a respond from him as he was obviously lost in thought. He noticed the slight change on his boss face. His usual upstage expression looked like it is been troubled."Boss!" Richarlison called out to him again, but this time, a bit louder.It jolted him out of his thoughts."Oh..sorry, I was absent minded!" He explained."You look worried. I hope all is well?" Richarlison inquired, staring de
The court day finally arrived. Diana and her kids were brought before the court. Her lawyer sat confidently waiting patiently for the plaintiffs lawyer to completely speak for his client since the judge already gave the order for the proceedings to start. Jake Bernard, However sat alone. Not even his assistant and personal guards were with him, maybe they're outsiders waiting...Diana thought, something about him tickled Diana's memory, however her heart was troubled because of how eloquently the plaintiffs lawyer spoke. He was even a senior to the lawyer she hired and he was excellently good. He upheld and buttress his point with evidences, including the DNA paternity test and towards the end, he asked for permission to question Diana, his request was granted and despite Clancy's objection, Diana was bombarded with questions that even got her confused that she said what the plaintiffs lawyers wanted her to. He took a toll on her mental and psychological state to make sure she says wh
Mark woke up the next morning with Hannah resting on his broad chest. She was completely naked, just as he was completely naked, as well.He blinked his eyes to be sure of what he was seeing.."No. No.. This can't be happening!" He widened his eyes, and pushed Hannah off him, and then he sprang off the bed, almost forgetting he still had nothing on to cover his "staff of destruction", so big!. "Shit!" He immediately grabbed for his underwear just lying down on the floor and quickly wore it. He glanced around the room and saw a brassiere and a pink pant and the clothes Hannah wore last night scattered around the bedroom. Hannah still sleeping like a new born baby."What had happened?" He heard himself say.. standing bolt upright with his heart going like a trip-hammer, sure he had no idea why he was naked and also Hannah's underwear scattered around the room, directly saying she is naked also.He immediately started towards her and started shaking her awake out of an already fitful slee
Meantime,Anamika on the other hand was restless when the thoughts of Diana probed into her mind.She was seated close to her sleeping mum on the bed, but was completely absent minded. Then her phone chirped with a message, she dug her hands into her pocket and unearthed the phone. She quickly navigated to the message centre and saw the message from her secret lover, and it read,"Diana's children are illegitimate, no one knows their father!".Diana was stunned that she clenched her fist anxiously. She had told her secret lover to find out about Diana's children father, providing him with the necessary details to do so.The kids sure has a resemblance with the five star general and about six years old. Anamika suddenly became sensitive especially while trying to discern and connect the dots.She was now feeling like it was a necessary prerequisite to be aware of everything about Diana now! Aside being the four star general and a mother to triplets? What else?Deep down,she could not
At the end of the day. It was a successful surgery for Otani and he was now rehabilitating in the military rehab unit.Words had gone out. Jason, mega Island god of war received the news on time. "Someone killed Flora and his son?" His phone fell from his hands and scattered into smithereens on the hard floor.He was coaching his men for the battle ahead, which was tomorrow when the call arrived....."This had better not be true...... No, no, no, no ....." However, there was an oddness. He didn't wince in pain. His facial expression were devoid of any kind of pain. It was blank and cold. That was common with the god of wars... However, his heart was racing and he was filled with thoughts when his Personal Assistant walked up to him and handed him a phone. "Your son wants to speak with you ..." He said.Jason quickly grabbed the phone when he heard that...two different thoughts were left now and the both assailed him."Hello Dad, I'm fine...." The voice at the other end spoke out qui
Jake and his men were at a T junction. Otani was handcuffed, leg-cuffed and blindfolded, he was made to kneel down before Jake's car.Jake's Mercedes G-wagon was in front while three Lexus cars parked behind it like a fleet. Jake was sitting in the passenger seat in front while some of his men secured the perimeters. Two of his men stood side by side to the car he was in, they both wore a black suit and their hands dipped underneath their jacket like special protection unit.In a jiffy, the van carrying Flora arrived and Flora was forcefully dragged down by one of the vans occupant.When Richarlison noticed the van had stopped about 300 metres away. He paid the cab driver and alighted. The cab driver was clever that the van driver didn't notice the cab was trailing him.Richarlison thanked the driver before he entered the rubber tree plantation that surrounded the whole vicinity. He needed to get a clear shot of who Flora was meeting with, and most importantly why?Soon, he was hidin
In Northeast of the continent, there lies the sambisa forest which is regarded as niche of the Wagnar group of soldiers led by Mr Kane.Mr Kane is the father of Bernard who is now Jake. He is the step father of Mark the president general. Many years ago him and his late wife abducted Mark as their son.Mark grew up with Bernard (Jake). They got separated when Jake was sent to prison for murdering the families maid. Jake is indeed innocent of the crime and now he was exerting his vengeance on Mark because Mark knew all that happened but didn't unveil the real truth and as a result of that, Bernard was sent to prison.Mrs Kane, Bernards mum died shortly after Bernard was sent to prison and because of that, Mr Kane withdrew more to himself and became the fierce leader of the Wagner group of soldiers.Bernard had gotten out from prison few year later, after he experienced a serious fire-burn while in prison. He did plastic surgery and his facials changed. He started working as a security
Mark was back at his chambers thinking of how to go about his investigation after so many failed attempts . His instinct told him Diana was innocent of the crime of burning the ammunition house but however, clearly she is guilty for breaching the military rule and all evidence pointed out that she was guilty of both crimes.The most gruesome of the two crimes Diana is supposedly a prime suspect of is the crime of burning down the Ammunition House two days to a major war that will determine the future of Sterling city.Mark was deep in thoughts that he didn't know when Richarlison walked in. He was so much worried of exoneration good Diana's penance. He didn't want her executed. He had only 23 hours left."Sir!" Richarlison saluted. Mark didn't respond, he obviously didn't hear him."Sir!" He saluted again, this time more loudly that it jolted Mark from the land of thoughts."What?" Mark asked brusquely, rather tiresomely. He has been unable to catch a sleep for the last 24 hours becau
" Kill her!" "Execute her!""Make her experience the most gruesome death!"The crowd started to chant, it was not a surprise to all of them that someone such as Diana could commit such a big crime. Afterall, they are trained to never trust anyone."Silence!" Mark walked up to the microphone and said coldly. He was finding it hard to believe, yes, he had seen Diana and her mum walking towards that direction. Why did Diana go close enough when she knew it was a violation of the military rule?The next moment, the chants died down and the peace and graveyard silence was restored, everyone was anticipating Mark's judgement.Then some officer walked up the large podium, holding Diana, so, she doesn't get the chance to do anything drastic. "Leave me alone! I -" Diana wanted to complain but a stern and icy cold look from Mark shut her off, she was shocked and heartbroken. Mark of all people should know she can't do anything of such, but it seem like he doesn't even want to hear her own sid
Mark began to speak into the microphone,"We've encountered a huge loss in our ammunition sector just two days before we wage a war against the Mega Island military...and that puts us at a great disadvantage".. he cleared his throat, After a moment of dreadful silence and then continued."And as we speak, they may lunch their attack on us anytime soon. We need to be prepared for the worse to happen...", As he spoke, no one dared make a noise. There was a graveyard silence as everyone listened attentively with fear gripping their hearts.Then he continued.. "We're all aware that this ammunition building that was burnt down house all the sterling city military ammunition and it costed sterling city government billions of dollars, however, as the president general I'll be held responsible and I'm ready to face all the necessary panels...." everyone could see the hard look in his eyes as he turned to face the grand war king and grandwar masters. Then he cleared his throat before he conti
Diana was a only a few metres away from the villa when an officer approached her and saluted her, subsequently giving her some papers. It was met for the president general and since she was now his vice personal assistant, she could handle it.As she flipped the papers , she heard someone call her name from behind. She turned and surprisingly it was Flora. The president generals mother."Hi!!!!" She said with a forced smile. She didn't like Diana from the onset because the love she ought to be getting from her son were all going straight to her or atmost being shared between the both of them.Yes, she was that kind of mother..."Hi, Good evening ma'am!" Diana greeted respectfully, even though Flora ought to be the one to greet her.In the military base, age is just a number... Even if you're 70, it's your duty to obey your superior even if he or she is 10 years old."How are you? " Flora inquired,Gradually she successfully initiated a conversation with Diana and it was going well. A
Mark is usually very pretentious of his own good, so, naturally, and as usual, he would deny something as such but he couldn't - He only Coughed! - "Just came to check up on you as you couldn't came to check up on your mother... And yea, I understand why. You care for her much more than you do for me!" Flora again broke the silence. As she walked all over the room."I'm sorry mum, she is going through alot and I need to be by her side.... Her ex-husband has just legally taken her Triplets away from her..." Mark explained and then seized the opportunity to backlash his mum for abandoning him."She cares for them... Unlike some people I know...." He added as he leaned over to Diana who was changing her sleeping posture. He thought something had gone wrong with her or unsettled her - that explains how deep he cares for her -Flora was sensitive and she knew Mark was getting at her with what he said. It was indeed wrong for her to have left him all alone..she failed. Even his dad failed