“ Shawn, sorry, I don't think I can still continue living with you. You and my cousin are no longer together. It's unwise for me to remain with you” Joana replied Shawn thinking this would solve the issue.Breathing hard, Shawn fiddled his phone thinking about what Joana just said to him. He always keeps his hands busy whenever he is processing a thought. He knows that was not the only reason Joana had and he was bent on finding it out. “ Have I ever complained about you living with me? You’re more a kid sister to me and not just a friend Joana.“ Yes, I know That I and your cousin are no more but—” “ But you have to fight for her, Shawn! Didn't you promise not to let others go?” Joana cuts Shawn off. She was persistent about making the relationship no matter what it may take. “ Did your cousin tell you that I caught her in the hands of Matthew Callaghan? Did she tell that I got beaten by the thugs ordered by him?”Joana’s eyes widened in disbelief. Shawn can't be joking about it.
That night Shawn decided to spend a night in Uncle Simon’s house since it was late already. Joana insisted he sleeps in Sophia’s empty room but he bluntly refused claiming he doesn't want anything to do with Sophia’s essence not even to lay on her bed and opted to sleep on the couch in the living room instead. That night Shwna regains his sanity over the fact Joana was dating his cousin whom he has made up his mind to to ever cross paths with again. Anthonio Fabiola is a childhood cousin of Shawn who ran away from home and never home until now. Since being a child, Anthonio was the closest to Shwan but something happened ten years ago that made Anthonio escape from Atlanta without a trace.Shawn was Seventeen years old when Anthonio caused him to lose his mind completely. That evening under the rain, Anthonio and Shawn cajole Shwan to come play computer games in his house with the plans of killing him. That day was the worst day in Shawn’s life. When Shwan walked in exhilarating,
The sun was crispy and dry but the air was clean to inhale. Matthew drove Silently on the clean dry streets. The wafting of trees pierced into his nose and he sniffed his nose sneezing profusely.He drove to a place in Virginia Highland to pick up Harrold and they headed for their wounded journey. In not less than an hour, Matthew swerved the car and it made a dynamic turn and packed into Derrick’s mansion. As usual, the other guys were already seated in anticipation of the devastating cyclone that would surge the building.The Smoke of the hazardous marijuana and Heroin filled the air. The glint of the devil’s bulb flashed and penetrated Matthew’s eyes and his eyes caught the nude of a different woman standing beside Derrick’ skull throne.Matthew and Harrold shook hands with some of the men in the large living room as they took their seats. Derrick’s mansion was magnificently built in a way that no one could have access to the house except a member of the cartel.Though Derrick
9 pm Derick’s den.Mathew stood sipping his liquor slowly; pacing around the living room. He has been trying to reach Harrold but all to no avail. It has been two hours since Harrold has been inside invading Derrick’s den and has not come out since then.What could Harrold be doing inside there up till now?The loud music was still buzzing the speakers. The other men were still enjoying the mood but Matthew kept panting trying to reach out to Harrold.Derrick was still on his throne smoking and gulping different mixtures of strong liquor but to Matthew’s surprise, he was still in his right frame of mind. No one consumes such and does not slumber on the spot.“ Shit! Where are you Harrold! “ muttered, biting his lips. Derrick has his eyes fixed on Matthew. When Matthew would lift his gaze to Derrick’s he raised his drink and muttered “ Cheers, great drug master!”Derrick smirked menacingly and lifted his glass too.Matthew huffed. The fact that Harrold was still in there made him re
Since Shawn and Sophia broke up, Uncle Simon had bluntly refused to visit Shawn or take his calls.It's been four months now yet he never said a thing. Joana is not oblivious to what is going on. She knew Uncle Simon was in support of Sophia and Shawn’s breakup. If he hadn't gotten into trouble at the office, Sophia wouldn't have fallen cheaply for Matthew. That day, Sophia called Simon that she would be visiting. Since the fight between Sophia and Joana, they both have seen each other face to face, so here was an opportunity to make peace with each other.Anthonio had called Joana too, telling her his intention to visit. Joana was glad. It was an opportunity for Sophia and Simon to meet with Anthonio.That morning, Joana was tidying up the kitchen when she received a message from Shawn. She took the phone and glanced through it.“ I am coming to visit you today, are you home? Please let me know if you’ll be around “... the message read.Joana put the phone on her chest thinking of w
The doorbell Chimed. Joana went. get the door. Joana opened the door and saw Sophia standing outside with a sophisticated car packed outside just by the roadside.Sophia had been greatly transformed; looking more gorgeous than ever. She drove one of Matthew’s most beautiful cars.“ Hey, Sophia----” Joana said and paused like she just noticed something. and then continue.“You look so stunning, I can't believe this is you,” Joana said, stunned at how extremely beautiful Sophia was.Sophia gave a smug smile feeling elated about the way Joana stood looking at her dumbfounded.She almost gave out boisterous laughter at how weird Joana’s face looked when she saw her walk in.“Joana, you see me for the first time after four months and you just stand there looking at me like some miserable ghost? Oh, that’s unfair, “ Sophia said jokingly.“You dickhead! Come here” Joana said, giving Sophia a big hug.Sophia and Joana remained in each other’s hands for a while. They fought but now, they mis
“ You didn't tell me about your friend. So you keep male beasties?” Anthonio asked Joana as they drove.Joana gazed at Anthonio, their eyes met and they both chuckled. “ You seem possessive like him,” Joana said and looked away.The name ‘Shawn’ kept ringing in Anthonio’s mind but he waved it away, not giving it a second thought.Anthonio and Joana remained silent as the car kept moving at speedThe pin silence that engulfed the car made Joana keep yawning and swaying her head to the soft music proceeding from the car.“You love music?” Antonio breaks the silence.Joana nodded her head, smiling to herself.“ Yes, I do,” She replied.For one week that they’ve known each other now, Joana observed that Anthonio was always picky with things. He is so meticulous with everything in his custody. The way he primed his hair while standing by the mirror was unexplained. Anthonio could stand by the mirror for more than two hours styling his hair till it falls and curls in the perfect way on h
Anthonio drove home that day not believing what he saw. He was sure the person he saw was Shawn but how could this be?Shawn died many years ago.He rubbed his eye rashly to wake up from slumber and accept reality but the reality was too shocking to accept.Antonio almost hit a truck because he was pondering hard on what he never believed.Retrieving his phone, he called Lucas Wilson, his childhood friend. Lucas was among those who helped dispose of Shawn’s body in the trench many years ago and is now the CEO of his father’s company here in Atlanta Georgia. Lucas was not taking his calls so Anthonio drove to his house instead. .Getting to Lucasvilla’, Anthonio hurried out of the car like he was being chased by an imp.“ Lucas!” Anthonio called as he entered the foyer that led to the living room. Lucas was all dressed and was about to go out “ Luca!” Anthonio called again, thrusting the door open.“ Man! What happened? What’s with a look on your face?” Lucas asked, surprised at A