[Kaden]"Sir, you need to stay back," The man shouted and just like that, two other people appeared behind me. Blocking my way"Please you need to step out," Their hands on mine were firm. Even with the mask on, the smoke was all over the place. I could hear people running in out and out but I couldn't see shit.I held onto one of them as they led me right outside the house. Out of the porchI growled, taking the fucking mask off my face as I squinted my eyes to stare ahead."Please sir you need to stay still and let us do our job," One of them said, standing beside me, while the other guy sprinted back to the porch.The night air was thick with smoke now. My throat burned with every breath, my eyes stung I couldn’t look away. My hand fisted into a tight ballI didn't know what I was fucking thinkingI stood still, my heart heavingThe man that ran off. The fire. He started the fucking fireWho sent him? Cherry? This is her doing! This is her fucking doing. I fucking swear...My eye
[Kaden]"What the hell is going on?" My heartbeat quickened as I charged up the porch My eyes were locked on the front of the house—on the sick trail of smoke curling upward, sliding from the corners of the door and windows.Thick enough to mean something was very, very wrong."Tilda!" I shouted, already bounding up the porch steps. "Tilda, open the damn door!"I reached for the doorknob and yanked it.Locked."Fuck!" I growled, turning around to where that bastard ran off. "Who the fuck was that? God! No, it can't fucking be what I'm thinking,"I reached for the doorbell pressing it nonstopI slammed my palm against the door. "Tilda, open the door!"I twisted the knob again. Nothing.My other hand joined the first as I threw my weight against the door. Still locked. Still holding. I could hear the crackle now. The smoke was no longer just drifting, it was seeping, pouring through tiny spaces like it was searching for a way out.I stumbled back, coughing. My eyes stung.My hand fumbl
[Kaden]I took another slow sip of my beer, my eyes still fixed on the phone in front of me. It's been three hours since I've been trying to reach Matilda. No answers and not even a reply to my message. I could see that she read the message and still decided not to reply to me.I hope everything is okay."I thought Spider called earlier. Is there nothing positive yet?" Mason asked beside me. I dropped down my phone, shifting my eyes toward him."Nothing yet. But they are still searching. I underestimated her. But I'll get my hands on her soon," I picked up my phone again, my eyes shifting back to the screen."Sir, can I clear this up?" Zia my head maid asked standing in front of the dining where we had just finished having dinner.I gave her a firm nod, rising on my feet.I walked over to the living room with my best friends following behind me. Why was I having this feeling that something wasn't right? Or could this be because she has just been occupying my head for some time now? E
[Matilda]Leo led me into the spacious living room, his grip firm and comforting. My eyes wandered, taking in every detail of the elegant space. His thumb gently stroked the back of my hand as we approached a sleek glass double door. With a quick scan of his fingerprint, the door slid open"I’ll register your fingerprints before you leave," he said. I smiled, the soft click of my heels echoing on the marble floor as we stepped into what I now realized was the dining roomI paused.The table was already set. A few roses sat in a clear vase at the center, with two candles flickering gently beside it. The light bounced softly off the glass table."Come sit," Leo said softly and I nodded, making my way toward the tableHe pulled out a chair, and I plopped inMy eyes dropped to the spread before me. There were several delicious-looking dishes. Each one released a tempting aroma that made my mouth water I turned to him slowly, shaking my head."There's no way I'm going to believe you made
[Matilda]I stared at Leo watching as his Adam's apple bobbed. He flashed me a smile, his brows creasing together"What are you talking about?" He took my hand in his, a smile curling up his lipsMy eyes shifted to where he had just tucked his phone intoTucking his phone wasn't the problem. But he had done it like he was doing something wrongI pushed the thoughts aside, letting my lips stretch into a smile"You sure you're good?""Yes. We should leave," I mumbled He squeezed my hand softly leading me out of the porch as we headed toward my parking lotHe pulled the passenger door open, and I slipped in. He shut it firmly before walking over to the driver's sideI hooked in my seatbelt while he did the same. I watched him as he ignited the engine, making his way out of my lot"So how was your trip?" I asked, trying to break the silence that was already taking over the spaceHe cleared his throat, shifting his eyes towards me. "Was stressful but was worth it," He said, his eyes retu
[Matilda]My lips stretched into a smile as I twirled in front of the mirror for the umpteenth time this evening. I couldn't help but smile as I thought about the message Leo had sent me a few minutes agoIt only helped me conclude the fact that he didn't notice anything that something happened between me and KadenHe was finally back from his business meeting. And what I got as a gift was the gown I was currently putting on with a note that read. "Dress up like a Queen and let your man take you for dinner," I bit down on my lips, holding back a smile. I might not be in love with Leo. But doesn't hold back the fact that I do care about him so much and he holds a very special place in my heart. And I know that with time, my heart will begin to open up for himI stared at my reflection again. The emerald satin gown hugged my body like a second skin, smooth and cool against my curves. The neckline dipped lower. The thin straps rested on my shoulder, delicate but strong, crossing behind