LOGINAnthonio stood outside Gabson and checked his wrist watch for the fifth time.This was already seven and he was yet to see Benita.Where was she? Had she pulled a trick on him?He tapped his foot on the ground feeling his patience running out then he looked up to the street just in time to see a cab door open a few blocks from where he stood and a woman being pushed out.A woman he recognized.“Benita!” He ran towards them but the cab zoomed off before he could reach them.He ran up to Benita who lay sprawled on the floor with a knife in her stomach.Blood pooled on the floor beneath her and Anthonio dropped to his knees beside her.“Benita!” He held her head in his hand and felt her pulse. It was beating faintly.People gathered around them and muttered among themselves.“Someone call the emergency line.” He shouted at them and someone made the call.Minutes later, Anthonio stood outside an ambulance van talking to one of the paramedics.Then he got in with them and the van drove off
“Peter King.”Marley clenched the phone tightly. “Are you sure?”“Yes, I am. I will send you the image of the two of them meeting.”Marley's phone beeped and she stared at the image.It was Peter all right. Anthonio's personal assistant. But why him?“He is the one right?” Cordelia’s voice said on the phone and Marley placed it back to her ear.“Yes, he is the one.”“What does this mean? Is Anthonio behind all these?”Marley's chest tightened and she thought of him. No it can't be him. He had saved her that night.“It can't be him. He saved me that night.” She voiced her thoughts to Cordelia.“But what if he planned it all? Maybe to be a hero to you or something?”“It isn't him. Anthonio is not behind it.” Marley's voice rose in defense and she caught herself. “I mean he wouldn't try to prove anything to me and what bullshit hero? It's all absurd.” She said softly trying to calm her voice.But Cordelia wasn't fooled. “You are defending him.”“Rather stating the obvious.” Marley counte
Anthonio poured the last drop of liquor into his glass and downed it.He went to the cabinet and took another bottle.“We should stop drinking.” He heard Mouse say behind him but he ignored him and brought the bottle of wine to the table.“You can go to bed if you don't feel like having another drink.”Mouse shook his head. “I'll have another drink.”Anthonio cocked the bottle open and poured into their glasses.He downed it and poured another. His phone vibrated.He stared at the caller ID before answering.“Brother.” His sister's voice came on.“Mandy.”“Where are you?”“Why are you asking? Do you plan on coming to my house again without my permission?”She chuckled awkwardly. “No of course not. I won't want to get you offended.”Anthonio hummed.“Well, the reason why I asked was that I was just checking up on you and another reason why I called is to remind you about Jonathan's party.”“Jonathan?” “Yes, the charity ball he always holds every year? He called Mom to remind us all so
Anthonio watched the ambulance bring out the bodies from the car and strap them on the carrier.Then he glanced over to where Mouse stood talking to one of the men, and Mouse patted the man on the back, then turned towards him.He came over to Anthonio. “Are you ready?”Anthonio nodded his head and they went to the car and got in.Anthonio stared out of the car window as it drove past the streets of Sydney, he hardly saw the streets because he was deep in thought.Was it his fault Simon is dead?If he hadn't used the man's ID to trace Lucifer, could he have been alive?He tried to push those thoughts away, but they kept creeping in.He noticed a stare and looked away from the view and met Mouse’s eyes. Mouse had been staring at him then he gave him a little smile which Anthonio returned.He returned his gaze to the outside.The car came to a stop and a light squeeze on his leg brought him back to reality.“Anthonio, we are here,” Mouse said looking worried and Anthonio provided a smil
“Simon is dead.”Anthonio stared at Mouse.“What did you say?” Bruno asked behind him.“I said Simon is fucking dead. His wife called one of our men asking for Simon's whereabouts and when they tried to get in touch with the driver they couldn't so they went to the route they took and found the two of them in the car shot dead in the head.” Mouse replied and Bruno gasped softly.Mouse stared back at Anthonio who hadn't said anything.“Anthonio…”“They killed him.”“Do you mean the people who hired him?”Anthonio nodded. “I'm sure of it.”“The fuck…”“Where are the men that went to the scene?” Anthonio asked.“They are still there.” “Let's go there,” Anthonio said, and was made to leave but he turned back towards Bruno and Carnis who still had her head bent.“When I get back I want to see both of you.” He said coldly and left with Mouse.“Fuck.” Carnis said when they left and then glanced at Bruno.His face was tight and he turned away from her.She watched him go to his seat behind h
“We have to talk about Neils. What went on while I was on my vacation?” Mouse asked Anthonio and Anthonio brushed a hand over his hair.“Nothing much.” He replied rigidly.“Yeah, the boss just married the woman,” Bruno added and Anthonio shot him a glare.“Married? What are you talking about?” Mouse asked confusedly, glancing at the two men before him.“It isn't a real marriage Mouse. Just a convenience.” Anthonio sighed.“Convenience?” Mouse frowned. “I don't understand.” Anthonio licked his lips and exhaled. “I signed a deal with Neils…”He narrated everything that had happened, and Mouse stared at him in amazement.“... So I did all that to protect her.” Anthonio completed.“You brought her into Sheinds Palace.”Anthonio shrugged. “To protect her.”“But you said she lied about being attacked in her house,” Mouse interjected and Anthonio nodded.“Yes, but I know she did that for a reason.”“What reason?”“A reason I'm trying to find out,” Anthonio replied and Mouse squinted at him.
Mrs. Kalvey opened the door and welcomed someone in.Anthonio's eyes darkened when he saw who it was.Benita.“What the….” Mandy gasped behind Anthonio, also not expecting Benita to be here.Benita smiled awkwardly at the two siblings whose eyes were sending daggers her way.Mrs. Kalvey broke the t
A woman stood at the threshold of the Australia airport.“Home sweet home.” She breathed in and removed her dark shades.“Where is he?” She glanced at her wrist watch.“Benita.” She turned her head to the voice and smiled.“Peter.”Peter stepped up to her and hugged her.“Why are you just coming no
“Hey, girlie.”Marley's stomach churned at the voice. No one needed to tell her who was calling.How did this crook get her number?“It isn't three weeks yet Don.”“Yeah, I know girlie. I'm just checking up on you, in case you wanna pull any funny business I just wanted you to know you can't run aw
Marley moved quietly in that direction, her heart thumping fast.She knew it was foolish to follow someone who may be dangerous or armed without being armed herself.She had forgotten to take her pocket knife with her, so now she was left with her fists.She reached the end and turned sharply to th







