Artemis の小説

Rain was sobbing behind the counter when Ariel barged in like she was running from a wild beast. “Where is he?.” She asked the distraught aunty Rain, fearing the worst had happened. “I can't find him, he is missing.” Rain cried in response, blowing her nose with a towel. “When did this happen?.”“This afternoon.""He went out to play with the other kids but he never came back. I'm panicking, what if something bad happens to him? He's just a baby.” She sobbed. Ariel's heart sank to her stomach. She desperately hoped he was still alive. This was all her fault, that psychopath had probably gotten his claws on Khan. Desperate, she ran out the door in search of Axel, he could not have gone far, he was still around, and he could help. She wondered why he had not saved Khan, it was piece of cake for him. But if Khan dies, it'd be too late. Nothing could bring him back. Ariel had a hunch the serial killer had kidnapped Khan. But Axel was the only one who'd know what

Ariel was walking out of the cozy cafe with her iced cappuccino, when an expensive Ford mustang screeched to a halt in front of her. Startled, she stopped and fixed her gaze on its doors in confusion to see who’d emerge from it. A polite gentleman dressed in a black smartly tailored suit steps down and opens the back door. “Miss, sir Jaques wants to see you, he asked me to pick you up.” He beckons on her to get in.“I'm busy.” She lied.“That's fine, he expects you to decline. But I'll lose my job if you don't come.” Ariel was stunned, was he seriously trying to blackmail her?“I need your help, miss, my boss means every word.” Ariel was silent. Whatever approach he applied was working. A part of her wished to meet Jaques. The mysterious young man that had piqued her curiosity in the board room.“Please.” The man pleaded desperately, hoping she'd comply.Ariel looked at her hoodie and jeans, she was underdressed. “I need to get changed.” “That has already been taken car

Bianca moved through the stench in the dark alley with her left hand placed over her nose. The old man's base smelt like death, she could hardly bear the stench. He was propped up against the wall when she saw him. He shoved a smoke against his lips and flicked the lighter on. He swipes a glance at her, and walks towards an abandoned container in the alley, scratching his festering wound as he walks. Unlike the foggy darkness outside, the interior was bright. But Lucius kept some places dark. There were different murder weapons on the table, knives, axes and an empty gun. Lucius had emptied the bullets, the gun was not an active participant in his job, shooting someone would draw attention. Bianca looked at him sternly. “What do you want?.” “I don't like when you look at me like that.” “Like what?.”“With disgust.” He puffed a gust of smoke and cocked the empty gun. “Because I am disgusted.”“You never look at your mother like that.” “She's nothing like you.” Sh

Ariel stepped back as he walked towards her. He hands her a file when he got to where she stood. “You can't tell him your name is Ariel. You were the last person to see his father alive, everyone is looking for you.” He informed the puzzled Ariel. She quickly tore the file open and glanced through the birth certificate belonging to the twenty three years old girl called Celine Bryce. “Who is she?.” “She died today, she has been bedridden all her life. Her father disappeared when she was a baby. She was raised by her aging mom. That's all you need to know about her.” “Is this even legal?.” She asked in despair. Axel glanced at his Patek Philipe grandmaster chime watch. “You have twenty minutes.” He reminded the absent minded Ariel. Realizing herself, she shoved the file in her bag and bolted out the door. Kyle was waiting patiently in the lounge when Ariel walked in. He waved to spare her the trouble of looking for him. Ariel began to regret the plain white silk blou

Ariel woke up worried. She had two problems on her mind. The disturbing news Rain had shared, and the fact she no longer had a job. “I'm cooked.” She sighed and threw herself back on her bed. She was still deep in thought when it dawned on her she had not called Jaques. She was unsure about the whereabouts of his business card. She had been so mad at Axel that she may have likely lost it. Brushing off negative thoughts, she reached for her purse and searched. She was right, it was gone! She sighed in disappointment and was about to toss it aside when she saw a familiar business card. She had gotten it from the man at the club, the late Blue Rail 's CEO's son. She looked at the numbers on the card, this could probably be the answer to her plight. She quickly reached for her cellphone and thumbed the digits. Ariel watched it ring, she was a ball of nerves. Shortly after, she could hear a curt male voice from the other end. “Hello?.” Kyle answered the phone curiously. The sound o

Ariel and Axel walked out of the board room quietly. The silent click of her heels against the tiled floor was the only sound that could be heard in the empty hallway.‘Maybe I should call.’ Ariel thought to herself as she stared at the intricately designed business card in amusement."You're going to call? Axel asked her. She was startled. How did he know what she was thinking about?“I read minds as well.” He said, sparing her the trouble. "It's not like that.” She replied quickly. “Why're you trying to explain, I don't care. You can die if you want.” Her heart welled with anger, it dawned on her. Why was she explaining?She had saved up all she wanted, she just needed extra cash to give Khan's aunt to sustain themselves after the surgery, and she could figure something out, she had no need to put up with him anymore.“I quit!!.” She announced angrily. He paused on his stride, but he didn't turn back. Axel could tell she was clearly pissed, and it made hi