Novels by El Zico

JOSH“You must have been busy upstairs” I said with a smile when I saw Sarah coming in my direction with Nelly following after her.“Mom wasn’t busy but she was on a call with uncle Caleb and we will be visiting him soon.” Nelly squealed and I couldn’t help but frown. I have a lot to do but I neglect them because I want to be with Sarah and Nelly always. “What is Nelly talking about?” I asked with a deep tone but Sarah heaved and leaned into the couch.I added, “Don’t be quiet. Do you want to be around him after all he did….?” I queried but she threw me a cold stare and I understood. She didn’t want Nelly asking questions because he was a smart child who could pick meaning from every action and words.“I don’t see anything wrong if she wants to be around him.” Aunt Olivia spoke as she came out of her room. She must have heard all what I was saying.If only this woman knew how much Sarah means to me, she wouldn’t be in support of her niece giving that ba**tard another chance!“I under

CALEBWithout uttering more words, Sarah headed out with Josh following behind her.“Caleb, take care of yourself. If you need my assistance in any way, please call me.” Debby spoke with a caring tone.“Alright,” I replied.She gave a nod and left.“I'm surrounded by people who care about me.” I muttered with a smile visible on my face.“So what was that about you wanting Sarah around you?” Laura suddenly stood akimbo with her expression tightened.“What are you referring to?” I asked, feigning ignorance.“Don't play jokes with me. The last I checked, the doctor never said you are suffering from amnesia.” She pouted angrily.“Not now!” I said bitterly.Silas had to intervene. “Laura, I don't think this is the right time for this. Wait till he recovers fully. I will suggest that you leave now.”“I won't leave!” Laura looked at Silas sternly. “You want me to leave so he can have some time with that b**ch.”“Don’t ever call her that. If anyone is a b**ch then it's you. If you don't leave

CALEB“You would have been dead if not for the urgent intervention of the doctors.” Silas said with a deep tone but fear was etched on his face.I had just regained consciousness and felt better. I could see that he was scared to lose me.It's a good thing that I am alive, I will get to the root of all this and punish the culprit.However, I was more concerned about the criminal.“Did the criminal also survive?” I ask.“No!” He replied bluntly. “You need to throw a party because you survived.”I sighed in disappointment. If only the criminal told me who he was to Laura.“Oh no!” I muttered bitterly.I tried to raise my head when Silas suddenly screamed. “Don't.”“What's wrong?” I asked in confusion.“You can't move your neck freely for the next couple of months. You will be under close watch.” Silas recounted all the doctor told him when I was asleep.“I need to recover fast.” I said, touching my neck brace.Silas was about to say something when my phone suddenly rang. To my surprise,

CALEBThe manager dialed a number and instructed that the person should be in his office immediately.Soon, a man clad in a paramilitary dress was present in the manager's office.The man was Johnny, the head of the security unit.After exchanging pleasantries, the manager said, “Mr. Haley is searching for someone who is likely present within this vicinity.”“Do you have a picture of what the person looks like?” Johnny asked.“Here you go,” Silas and I said at the same. Pointing our phones to Johnny.Johnny smiled and collected my phone while Silas held his own back.“This man again?” Jonny screamed.It left all of us confused. I was curious to hear him talk about the man.“What do you know about the man? Have you met him before?” I asked as I received my phone.“This man is a criminal. I have seen him here several times. However, a few days ago he was caught burglarizing a house but he escaped. Since then, we've been searching for him.” Johnny said, wearing a disappointed look.“I se

“They will be safe. I will go after the gangster and put him where he belongs. Laura will only find out when I have exposed her. I won’t put up any act that will make her suspect.” I pouted.“We have to be careful. We also have to strategize perfectly to be victorious in this battle.” Silas whispered.I finished up the work I had on my desk while Silas listened to music.“Let's go to your house.” I said and he stared at me.He must have been surprised that we were leaving the office earlier than usual.I had to draw out a plan for this mission and his house was the best place for it.We arrived at Silas' residence.“Do you care for a drink?” Silas asked the moment I sat on the couch.“Water is perfect.” I replied.I pulled out a pen and a piece of paper from my bag.I wrote down all the information about the gangster. The only cause for alarm was that even the database didn't reveal the name of the person.That isn't something to worry about. With the phone number, we can find the per

CALEB Silas briefed me about some latest developments including a zoom meeting with Sarah.I happily joined the meeting when it was time. After the meeting, I left the office without informing anyone.I decided to have a drink because I couldn't get Sarah off my mind. I want to give my heart what it desires by doing all it takes to send Laura out of my life.As I walked into a bar, I met Stanley.“Hey man, come and join me.” He said to me and I happily sat beside him.The waiter walked up to me and took my order.Almost immediately, the waiter returned and Stanley insisted that he was going to pay for my drink.I was about to take a sip when my phone rang. It was a call from Silas.Can't Silas know when I want to be alone? “Why are you calling me?” I complained but Silas wasn't moved by it.“How dare you leave the office without informing me?” He queried.Do I have to remind him that I was his boss?I cleared my throat. “Stop missing me. I don't have to inform you about my movemen

At Hilton's apartment.“Why did you snatch my phone from me?” Wendy said with an unreadable expression.“Excuse you, I just defended you, yet you are ungrateful. I was just curious to know who was speaking to you when you said ‘kill me’.”“Why do you care?” Wendy asked as she washed the dishes. “Didn't you call me your enemy yesterday?”Haha Hilton laughed and moved close to Wendy.“That man is my enemy and I'm not joking.” Hilton suddenly wore a serious tone.“I promise, I don't know who that man is.” Wendy said truthfully.“I believe you.” Hilton uttered as he tucked the hair on her face behind her ear.Wendy was shocked by his act but she covered it up with a smile.She couldn't look at Hilton's eyes. Wendy felt shivers all over body.She attempted to walk away only for Hilton to wrap one of his hands around her waist and stared at her.“Is this a scene in a romantic movie?” Wendy said within her.Despite his scary scars, Wendy felt secured within his grasp.Her heart beat doubled

The atmosphere was unusually quiet and cold. Wendy wallowed in her thoughts, mumbling a lot of things.“Could it be that the strange man knows that I am married to Hilton and he wanted to take me as a prey to get to my husband?”“Is it possible that Hilton had offended the man?”She didn't know how to connect the dots. Nevertheless, Hilton was her husband and she was determined to be on his side.Soon she fell asleep.Inside a mansion.Jason was in his study room with his attention fixed on his laptop. His phone buzzed and he checked what the notification was about.Shocked and puzzled, he read the message out.“Stop trying to investigate the missing money from your company's account. Your lover is part of our team.”Quickly, he reached out to one of his friends who was an undercover agent. He forwarded the message to him and made it clear that he needs feedback as fast as possible.A huge sum of money got missing from his company's account without his notice or that of his secretary.

Hilton was seated while Wendy placed a call and had the phone glued to her ear.“Let's hangout. I will forward the address to you.” She said and hung up.Hilton had his attention fixed on Wendy. Something within him wanted to ask who she wanted to hangout with but he couldn't bring himself to ask.Wendy went into her room and soon returned wearing a skimpy red gown.Without uttering a word to Hilton, she left the house.Hilton was curious to know where she was going and who she wanted to hangout with.“Could she be cheating on me?” Hilton didn't know when these words escaped his lips.He placed a call to one of his men and requested that they should let him know when Wendy arrived at her destination.On the other hand, Wendy arrived at a club where Priscy was waiting by the entrance.“Never knew you were this sexy…” Priscy said, nodding her head slightly.“You don't look bad yourself.” Wendy uttered and the duo held hands and walked into the club.Wendy couldn't remember the last time

Meanwhile, Hilton visited Julius mansion at about eight o' clock in the evening.The mansion was beautifully decorated with the lights illuminating every part of the house. Taking each step, he observed everything that was happening; from those walking about to those exchanging pleasantries.A middle aged woman approached Hilton and shook her head. It was Betty, his stepmother.“Look who we have here, I never expected that you would come. What am I saying? You must attend so that you can drink and eat meals that you haven't eaten in ages. What a pity?!” Betty said coldly and walked away.Hilton wasn't moved by her words. He knew that soon she would be part of those gnashing their teeth in regret for all the evil they did to him.He made his way to where his grandfather sat. Other family members also surrounded him.“Happy birthday grandfather.” Hilton said with an unreadable tone.“You came here bearing no gifts! Is that how miserable you are? Not even a bottle of champagne?” Caleb b

Seeing that no one would save her at the moment, Pearl went on her knees and apologized to Wendy.“I am sorry.”Wendy remained indifferent. If it were before, she would be sympathetic that Pearl was about to lose her job.Wendy hissed and returned to her desk.“Pearl deserves that punishment.”“I hope she gets another job soon and also learns to control her mouth.”“She needs to learn how to have a good relationship with others!”The voices of some employees filled the air.About an hour later.On the other hand, Wendy had her head on her desk.She was distracted when she heard a strange and masculine voice.“I was asked to deliver this to you, ma'am.”Everyone present paid close attention to the young man who brought the gift basket but they were shocked that the gift was for Wendy.“Me?” Wendy questioned the moment she raised her head to see a young man holding a basket filled with different snacks. “You must be mistaken. I'm not expecting any delivery.”“Aren't you Wendy Carter?” H

Very early the next day, Wendy walked into the sitting room. She found Hilton dressed in a casual outfit and holding a small bag.It was as if he was ready to go and play golf but Wendy couldn't bring herself to accept that.Wendy looked at the wall clock and the time was 05:30 am. “Where are you going this early? Why do I feel there's something suspicious about you?” Wendy said with an arched brow.“Is that how you greet someone in the morning after nagging last night?” Hilton questioned with a deep tone.“Don't answer my question with a question. Is it a crime that I want to know about your movement?”“Yes, it is a crime. I can see that you want to continue from where you stopped yesterday.” Hilton heaved. “I don't have time for this.”His words made a surge of anger flow through Wendy's veins.“Who does this man think he is?” Wendy said inwardly.Hilton couldn't explain why he felt reluctant to throw Wendy out of his house despite all her troubles.That must be because of the goal