"Leah, are we there yet?"
"Just hang on a bit longer, signorina."
I sighed and leaned back on my seat in the black Ford jeep.
Newsflash, Leah could speak Italian.
My eyebrows furrowed and I clenched my fists as the aching of the past overwhelmed me all of a sudden. I looked out the window and the chilly air tousled my hair back, making me feel a little bit better.
We had just got off the plane to Rome thirty minutes ago and we had been driving ever since, but that was too long in my opinion and Leah was convincing me to be patient but I knew I wouldn't. At least, not for long.
The driver took a turn and Leah exhaled as she typed away on her tablet. Perhaps our destination was very close?
"Leah," Just as I spoke, the driver pulled over in front of a tall gate.
"We're here, miss."
I unlocked the door and pushed it open. I could see only the perch of a light blue roof beyond the gate. I wondered what more it would hold.
Leah exchanged words with the driver in Italian and collected the car keys. The driver bowed to us and then left.
"What did he say to you?" I asked Leah as she began to unlock the gate.
"Just that the house has been stocked up with the food you'll need to survive for a couple of weeks."
I stepped into the gate after Leah unlocked it and was stunned by the design of the house. It had a moderate linger of medieval on the roof and walls of the house.
Leah unlocked the house and when I stepped in, I saw that the designs were modern. Tilted floors and a white pure vase sitting by the top corner of a cupboard. The walls were also cream-coloured which gave the house a stylish appeal. I guessed that was what the original owner of the house was opting for. It also counted as the perfect hide out because the outside of the house seemed older than it actually was.
Leah and I freshened up and relaxed but it was only when I was in front of the tv that I realized that I could not 'relax'
Every car accident scene in the movie I was watching either scared me or became too much to handle.
I turned off the tv and went to my room's closet to put on a seductive red dress. I applied my red lipstick and woke Leah up.
"Signorina…" Leah whispered lousily.
"Wake up, we're going to a club."
"A club? Why…"
I grabbed the tip of Leah's nose until she was screaming because of the pain.
I sighed and let go of her nose. "To find a husband, of course." I said as I turned away.
I knew damn well I wouldn't be able to relax at all. So instead of sitting around waiting for time to pass, I may as well proceed to carry on the second task Dean gave me and be done with it. I couldn't just do nothing. I had to do something that would get my adrenaline pumping and free. Only that way would I feel less about myself and my existence.
I went to the living room and grabbed the file Dean gave me before. I flipped it open and the first name and picture that popped up was the same as the name and picture I had in my mind's eye.
"What did Dean say about Bennett Adams?"
I was in the car with Leah in the driver's seat scrolling away on her tablet. Right in front of us was a classy club with a 'Crusade' tag not far from it.
"We're in the right place, signorina. This is the place Bennett Adams frequents."
A smile crossed my lips and a feeling of superiority crossed through me as though I had won a million dollar bucks.
"Then there's no time to stall,"
As I opened the door, Leah said, "I'm just worried he'll be a cheater. Frequenting a club like this one is a red flag."
"As long as getting him will help me achieve my goals, I don't care what he does."
I opened the car door and stepped out despite Leah's complaints.
As she left to park the car, I went to the club's security guards who immediately insisted I brought an invitation card. They had an air of hostility about them which I knew I couldn't wing with just a smile.
However, when a tall fit man in a suit walked in front of me with an invitation card between his index fingers, I channeled my inner whore and instantly closed the distance between us and placed an arm around his shoulder.
The soft smell of whiskey and ice filled my nose but I ignored it and spoke to the security guards with a fake smile plastered on my cheeks. "I'm with him!"
A moment of silence passed before I felt him step away from me, causing my arm to drop to my side.
"She's not," Just that simple phrase he said, had me feeling like a wall.
In my twenty five years of living, I'd never been rejected before. But when he turned around and I saw a glimpse of his face, I immediately understood why.
Bianca's povDominant sea blue eyes, clean shaven face, and the perfect amount of black shiny waves dancing over his face. His suit was sleek and stylish but I hadn't taken note of that before because of my desperation to use him to enter the club. But I saw my mistake now. My eyes opaquely discovered his Oxford black shoes that glistened under the bright club security lights.He tucked his hands in his pocket, his face unassuming as he scouted me with his curious bright eyes. Then he turned back to the security guards and they started exchanging words in Italian. I could only stare at him in wonder.This man was perfect! And he had a confidence that roared in his body language in a precise, daunting manner. There was no doubt that a man like this would be proud! Especially with the stare and expression his face naturally held.With a face like that, I truly understood why he would reject me without a care in the world and this infuriated me.So what if he was handsome, that didn't gi
"So he was kissing another woman?!" Leah looked astounded by the news and I didn't know how to respond."Yes," I said dryly."And you still want to pursue him?"I sighed and turned to Leah with crossed arms, "Do I have a choice?"Leah looked at me, her eyes glooming with sympathy. I hate sympathy."No," I pointed a finger at her, "Don't look at me that way if you can help it."Leah caught herself quickly and bowed her head, "Sorry.""Whatever. I'm going to try and figure out if Bennett Adams has something deep with that chic or if she's just a fling.""Right.""So stay in position and only watch from afar. Remember, don't drink!"Without waiting for a response, I strutted off, smiling at the men that looked my way. I stylishly scanned the room for Bennett and I spotted him walking out the club with a bunch of grown men. The woman he had been with on the other hand stood by the corner looking dejected. I did not know what might have happened between them but I sure as hell saw opportun
“So what would you have us do now sir” Leah asked, her eyes staring suspiciously at the man driving“I’ll have you do nothing than to follow me and let me get the bullet out of her arm , she’s going to die soon if not treated fast” the man said, swerving to his right direction."Huh?... Are you a medical practitioner?" Leah asked.."Damn, do I need to be a doc to save a life?" He fired back"Yeah, because I can't imagine someone who isn't in the medical field to endanger her life.. she's so..""Alright..alright, I'll get my doctor friend for you" He answered, reassuring them“But I told you I can ... .... Ahhh” Bianca mellowed, holding the arm where she was shot.Leah tried to get another rag that she can use to wrap her arms since the other one was soaked with her blood already.“You can have this” the man said, passing his face towel to the duo at the back seat “Don’t just look at me like that, just do what you have to do and save her life” he said to Leah who still stared at him.“
“Please Mister, can you marry me ?”“Huh Mister” Carl muttered, surprised at her expression of him .. “Hmmn, do you mean him?” he asked, pointing to Kelvin.“Nope, I mean you ... I need you to get me engaged please” she said, almost in tears.Carlisle could see the affection with which she spoke and he could swear he had not seen such affection in a ladies eye before.There was something about her that he couldn’t lay hands on yet but he was really drawn to her.“Now, you two have to conclude before the chemical in the bullet spreads” Kelvin said, cutting through their thoughts.“Please, do this for me... I really need to” Bianca pleaded.It took the glint on Bianca’s eyes for Carl to nod his head to her request... “Alright I’ve agreed, let’s just get this stuck shit out of your arms firstly” Carl said, trying to divert their attention.“No, I really need you and I need you to be serious with this” Bianca said, meaning every word she said.“Yeah, I’m serious also. I promise with my n
“Carlisle Smith ! !” a soft voice called.The duo turned back to see who it was...“Hey, You.. What are you doing here, aren’t you supposed to look over your friend” Carl said ...“Yeah, I just decided to take a stroll around the house really.. You know, you have a fine house” Leah said, as the surprised Carl turned to look at Kelvin who didn’t budge.“Yeah, thank you. I appreciate it, so is your friend awake now? "he asked.“Not yet, but her temperature is kinda hot, too hot” Leah bellowed.“Hot temperature? What the fuck” Carl cursed as he stood on his feet alongside Kelvin to check on her.Leah on the other hand gave a slight chuckle as she forced herself to keep her forth coming laughter to her self, she was only playing pranks on Carl so as to see his reaction but it seems he fell for it.“But I thought the medics ought to ease her of any temperature” Carl said, turning to Kelvin as he proceeded towards the living room.“Yeah, that’s why I’m somewhat surprised also.” Kelvin shrug
Chapter NineIf I really can’t get Bianca to submit those files, that motherfucker could actually go hurt her. I really have to act fast” those were the words Linda overheard her husband saying as he dressed up for work.Dean was surprised when he turned his back only to meet Linda staring coldly at him, he took a deep bre ath as he proceeded towards her, he already knew she had heard his words.“it would all be fine darling” Dean muttered as he held her by the shoulders.“Fine?” She asked,“Yes baby, I believe if we...”“Don’t just tell me it would be fine” Linda cut in... “Both of us know how deadly Alex is and how far he can go too to get his will done, he would stop at nothing till he breathed on our graves” Linda said, almost in tears.“Relax Linda, Relax. I’m actually putting some things in place, he really can’t do anything to us. We just need to play our cards right, he is not really dumb” Dean said, sounding convincing but Linda wouldn’t budge.“Listen Dean, I really don’t kn
Chapter Ten**** *** *** *** **“Father, you look dull. Is there a problem ?” Kelvin asked, seeing his father's face down since he came in.“Nothing son, I’m fine. Just some little migraine” Cole replied, fondling his son's hair.Kelvin knew his father for long and he could tell that something was truly wrong with him, he noticed the tone with which he replied to him and he could see through his pains.“But dad, you look ...” he was saying before he was hushed by his mum“I actually think that’s enough Kelvin, your dad just came back from work he needs rest” his mother Stella said.“Don’t worry son, I’m alright. I just need to get some drugs and a little rest, I’d get over it okay” Cole said, giving a little smile.The family had their dinner in silence as everyone never muttered a word except for the compliment of this father about his moms’ food, immediately they were done eating, they all retired for the night.***** ***** *** **** ****AT THE BEDROOM“So what’s your decision now?”
“Yeah, I’ve got to go meet Kelvin. He would need me” He muttered“Oh! But I really think he should be able to handle it, it’s his family right?” Bianca asked, drawing a stool for her to sit.“Yeap, but Kelvin has been a friend for a long time, he would certainly need me” Carl said, getting the key from his Marshall as he proceeded towards the car.“Alright, be goooood” Bianca said, stretching the word “good” as he winked at her.He stepped into his car, the latest model Lamborghini, as he stepped on the accelerator pedal. The gate was an electronic one and could only be opened by his key. He pressed it, making the gate opening by its self, as he sped out of the compound.Bianca couldn’t really believe she was already getting attracted to him, from the time he rescued her at the incident to the point she was being treated, his calm nature and caring attitude has stunned her, and she couldn’t help but get attracted to him as she admired him lustfully.She walked back inside, as she over