FIVE YEARS AGO
MAY 29th, 2018.Nick Furgesson, twenty seven year old son of Gregory Furgesson had a bright smile on his lips as he made his way to his father’s room to give him the good news but stopped by the door when the conversations from the room filtered into his ears.“He is no longer of any use to us, we should kill him before he gets the wave of it, I am tired of having to pretend around him”What shocked him the most was that this particular voice belonged to his father. The man he had grown to love and idolize more than his whole family. Gregory Furgesson was the world richest man with business scattered all over the globe with a family of five and Nick was the third son so to say with two sisters and two brothers, but why would his father order his death.The next voice he heard almost made him go mad, it was his brother. The eldest of them all and he was the most pleasant in the house, how could he also be in support of the bizarre thing his father just said,“Killing Nick is so easy, the fool wouldn’t even get to know he was adopted till the very end, what a shame” his brother, Alvanon spoke up.“Let us have ceaser do the job” his sister’s voice filtered into his ears too.“We should have it done tonight, the shareholders meeting is tomorrow and they will surely nominate Nick for the position, I don’t want my son to have to contend over that bastard Gregory” Mrs Furgesson said and Nick almost lost it outside the door, it seemed like the whole family was there and they were talking about his death like it was something casual.What the hell was happening, why was everyone in his family planning for hus death and he was fucking adopted? Were they kidding him right now?He held the door knob and wanted to open it but on instinct he stopped.“You should run away Nick before any of them come out” someone said behind him and he turned to the voice to find his sister, supposed sister fedora standing a few feet away from him.Fedora was the last born of the house and she was just twenty years old but it was like she was never there, everyone treated her like a typical last child but she didn’t like to mingle in the business of others. She loved her brother Nick more than anyone and hearing that the family wanted him dead was something she didn’t want to happen, he was the nicest person to her and she loved him more than she even did her own siblings.“Did you know this?” He asked in a hushed tone as he tiptoed towards her, any slip and the people inside would know he had eavesdropped on them.“Everyone is involved Nick, mother, father, Alvanon, Charlie and Vanessa too” Fedora replied softly and glanced towards the door for a split second, “ I knew they were planning on doing something to someone but I didn’t know it was you, I overheard mother talking to Vanessa about it but they stopped when they saw me”“Why didn’t you tell me?”“I didn’t know you were the guy in question Nick and can you quit asking all this questions?you don’t have any more time” she warned,He scratched the back of his neck nervously as his left hand began to shake,typical of him anytime he was nervous or scared,“And about me being an adopted…..”Fedora interrupted him, “ this is not the time to think about all of that brother, you can have all of your life to figure it out if you are alive that is why you need to get away from here as soon as possible or else you will be dead meat”“Why are you helping me?” he couldn’t help but ask, if his whole family turned against him then why was she helping him?“Because I love you Brother more than any one in this family, you should stay alive if you want to take revenge on them that want you dead”Without saying anything again, Nick turned and ran out of the house. A lot was on his mind as he made his way down the stairs, he didn’t even pick a single thing from the multi billion dollar mansion as he quickly ran out. His Life was at stake and he needed to get away from his family, yes he needed to get away from the family that wanted him dead.Fedora was still standing on the same spot when the door opened and Vanessa walked out with alvanon, they were both surprised to see her standing there and didn’t look like she was hiding from them.“What are you doing here? Thirty year old Vanessa asked.“Taking a tour in my father’s mansion, is that also a crime?”” Fedora replied rudely.That is no way to talk to your sister fedora” Alvanon growled but instead of flinching in fear, his little sister smiled,“At least I don’t want to kill her and for you Alvanon, you should learn to make decisions for yourself or Nick will always outshine you” she added and turned away from them, she just hoped Nick would be able to get away from these people.“You”he hissed but Vanessa held him back“Did she overhear us?” Nessa asked her brother but he scoffed.“Fedora is more of a ghost in this house nessa, she wouldn’t even care if she heard a thing. We should find Nick, I will deal with her later”“Yeah right” she replied and they both walked away.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Nick kept running on the busy streets of London, he didn’t know for how long he had run but he knew he had to keep going if he wanted to escape from Gregory Furgesson.The fact that he wasn’t the son of the world’s richest man or the heir to the big conglomerate kept tugging at his mind, he lived all his life as a rich kid and one day everything was snatched from him, what more?he was to be killed. Was this fate?.Growing up with his supposed father, he was treated like the favorite son and was ever ready to do anything for his father even if it was to hurt someone just to make his father happy. He was the only person Gregory allowed to take care of his businesses and accounts but now he wanted him dead?but why? And If he was not the real son of the richest man in the world, who were his parents and how did he end up in this mess?Nick couldn’t just bring himself to understand the scenario that was unfolding, if he wasn’t on his way to tell his father something he would not have heard the conversation and maybe would be a dead meat by this time. Should he thank or curse his star?He was still running farther away into the street of London when the next moment he felt himself being lifted from the ground and for a few moments he was floating on air before he finally found himself hitting the ground again with a loud thud while a black Bentley came to a halt a few feet away from him. He had been hit, hit by a black Bentley,Nick’s head was already dripping blood when he noticed the car door open and a man stepped out, his eyes were already fuzzy so he could not make out the man’s face but he knew he was not an ordinary man feeling the aura emanating from him.“Is he dead?” He heard the man ask a nearby person and he felt someone touch his neck.“No sir” came the reply”“He looks familiar” he heard the voice again, “Nick Furgesson” the voice added,” take him to the hospital and contact his family”Even in his weak state, Nick wanted to refuse, they couldn’t contact his family nor when they wanted him dead.Slowly, he forced his eyes open and began to talk in a hushed tone, his voice was almost inaudible.“Don’t contact my family please” was the words that came out of his mouth and the man stopped.“What did he say?” He asked, turning back to the struggling Nick.“He doesn’t want us to contact his family sir”The man stood for a while like he was studying the man on the floor, he wasn’t even in a haste to take him to the hospital.“Don’t call them,” Nick begged again.“Have a doctor treat him at the mansion” he added before entering his Bentley and driving away.Nick didn’t know how he should feel after being involved In an accident but he was glad that he wouldn’t be meeting his family again, they wanted him dead after all.The last thing he remembered was when he was being lifted from the ground, everywhere became pitch black.1st June, 2018The chirping of the bed kept ringing in his ears as he slowly opened his eyes to find himself in a different place. For a moment he closed his eyes and tried to remember where he was or why he was here and that was when the memories came flashing back, the memories of his family wanting him dead.The creaking of the door made him jolt and his eyes traveled to the door and there he was standing, the man that hit him with his car that night.“You are finally awake” came the man’s deep husky voice as he walked up to Nick who was still surprised looking at him.“Where is this place?” Nick asked, the man’s face looked familiar but he couldn’t fathom where he heard his voice or saw his face.“Nick Furgesson” the man muttered and sat opposite him as a smile appeared on his face, “I didn’t know I would meet you in such a way,fate” he added.“Who are you?”“Someone you know and you should be sorry towards” the man replied.A look of confusion appeared on Nicky’s face but the man
PRESENT DAY29th may, 2022.The Lamborghini stopped in front of the mansion and the big name alighted, yes he was back. Nick Furgesson was back and he was a made man now.His father in law and his wife were standing on the porch waiting for him as he slowly took dignified strides towards them.“Five years can really change a man” Fray said as he smiled knowingly at his son in law.Nick didn’t look like that twenty seven year old boy of five years ago who was scared of dying, now he looked ruthless and ready to take the world by storm.“Even a day can change a man, father in law” he replied in a deep surprisingly deep voice as he glanced at April, “ you don’t look same either”She scoffed, “ I bet I don’t”“A dish has been set for you, let us enjoy” fray added and made to move but Nick stopped him.“ I have somewhere to go and I will like April to go with me”Father and daughter exchanged looks“Where?” He asked and Nick chucked.“You keep forgetting father in law, you can’t meddle in
Sitting at the back of his Lamborghini with his wife, Fedora kept looking at the woman without saying anything but curiosity was written all over her face. She was no longer in her house where she would not talk unless spoken to but Nick had promised these two women the world if they both stick with him. A lot of questions were in her mind but even her brother was not there to answer if for her, he took another vehicle and allowed the two of them to ride it.“You can ask your questions,” April said, not bothering to look up from her laptop, she was typing away so fast and Fedora wondered if she was even human.“I really don’t have any questions, '' she answered but the tone of her voice sounded like it was a lie, she had a lot of questions but the upbringing she received from her family made it hard for her to say a word. She didn’t know if her brother’s wife would treat her like how her family did.Sighing, April closed her laptop and turned towards her.“In this world fedora, don’t
The house was exceptionally quiet for a new house which was being occupied by people today. As Nick walked into the living room, he didn’t see his sister nor his wife, he wasn’t in the least surprised because two of them were not people who enjoyed conversation.Releasing the tie from his neck, he made his way to the wine cellar. There was a lot in his mind and he wanted to ease his aching heart a little.Sipping his wine slowly, he made his way to the fireplace and sat down before his mind drifted to the encounter he had earlier at the orphanage. He could beat the two of them hiding something from him but he just couldn’t pinpoint it. Did the furgessons has a hand in what was happening?why did they look so scared when he asked about his family?His musing was interrupted when he heard a voice beside him and he turned to see April standing a few feet away from him, she was already dressed for bed and that made him look at the golden clock on the wall. It was already past nine.“What a
Dressed in a pair of black suit and his hair neatly styled, Nick walked majestically into the arena. The whole place was already filled up and as the star of the show, he made the last appearance.“Welcome sir” the host whose name was Kyla greeted all smiles.“Thank you” Nick replied, lowering himself on the sofa.“We will go live in three” Kyla added again and he nodded before turning his attention to his phone.And after three minutes, Kyla introduced the show and everyone’s attention was turned to Nick who had an expressionless look on his face since he entered.“My good people of London, welcome to another episode of the Kyla perry show and with me In the studio is Nick Furgesson” she announced looking straight at the camera and the hall erupted in applause and cheers while Nick just nodded to them, “ thank you once again mr Nick for gracing our show with your presence”“I should be thanking you” he answered in his deep husky voice and she smiled.“We will just go straight to the
As Nick entered the house, April was typing away frantically on her laptop while Fedora was seated beside her and they both had serious looks on their faces.“Nick, did you find anything?” Fedora asked when she saw him, even if she didn’t know the full story behind what was happening she knew her family was involved in what was happening.“We have to get our hands on anything that Gregory have taken from the orphanage, it should be important” April chipped in, her eyes not leaving the screen of her laptop.Just turn, Ashley rushed into the room and whispered something into Nicks ears and he rushed out with the same speed.“The police will be able to decode the CCTV footage by tonight” he said to April who finally looked up from her laptop.“Then we have to watch it before they do, the moment Gregory gets a wave of it we won’t be able to get it”“Father already has people working for him at the station,” Fedora announced.“Then we have only one choice left”Nick said looking at the two
The phone rang again interrupting Gregory’s thought while he was sitting alone in his study. He just had an argument with his wife a while ago and he wanted to release the tension in his body but the continuous ringing of the phone would not allow him to be.“Hello” he spoke into the receiver the moment he picked up the phone.“Hello sir, it is the commissioner of police” the voice from the other end said and Gregory’s gaze softened.“ what happened? You promised to bring the footage to me tomorrow so why are you still calling?”He could hear the person from the other end sigh heavily.“We can’t find the evidence sir” he finally said after a while and Gregory stiffened.“What?he finally found his voice, “what nonsense is that?” He was already shouting, “you were to deliver the footage to me so what nonsense are you sprouting now?”“Someone broke into the evidence room and took it but I assure you sir, I will personally find it and bring it to you by the end of tomorrow. Just give me a
The soft rap on the door made one of the househelp go and open the door. Fedora was standing there and she had an expressionless look on her face.“Young madam” the house help bow respectfully.“Who is there, Rosa?” Mrs Furgesson asked as she walked near the door and saw her daughter standing, “Fedora?Why are you here?” She asked further.“This is my father’s house and I can come and go as I please” she retorted that was when her father’s voice sounded in her ears,“Who told you that you have that right fedora?the day you agreed to follow that stupid boy you call your brother is the day I erased your name from the Furgesson family” he said, his voice coming into view, he still looked angry and it was evident on his face.“Come on Gregory” his wife cajoled, “you can’t say that to your own daughter, she still has your blood running through her veins and she is just a child who was used by that Nick, don’t kick her out”“Did she think of that when she went ahead with him?” Alvanon asked,