Leia's POVDisembarking from the plane wasn't as easy as usual. My muscles and joints were sore. I needed support. Right behind me was Jericho. He noticed my discomfort and rushed forward to help me. I gave him a demeaning look and his hand froze."Easy ma'am," the doctor called out and walked towards me. He offered a helping hand and helped me all the way. A white limousine was already on a standby at the pickup area. The guards opened the doors and we all took our seats. Jericho sat right beside me but I gave no damn.The engine roared to life and soon we were on the highway. Before and behind us were a fleet of cars filled with guards.I shuddered as we drove back into the Banda's territory. Repressed memories came alive and what I felt was raw hatred.We halted at one of the garages which was closest to my quarters. I dissuaded all of Jericho's care to help me out of the car, I made it out in my own efforts and marched forward with my destination in mind.I had just rounded the
I was going to ask the head maid but I stumbled on Alex on my way. He saw my bloody hand and his brows arched in shock. He gripped me by the shoulder impulsively and wheeled me around to face him. I threw an elbow aiming for his neck and he gave up. He raised his hands up and said, "easy! Easy, easy ma'am… it's me… Alex…. I just wanted to check your wounds, what the fuck happened!?" He yelled in concern.The concern in his voice melted my heart. I turned around and he saw the bloody hand. "Fuck!" He yelled and dragged me along with my good hand.We walked into some random room that had white paintings and decor. He shoveled out a green box from the cupboard which was a first aid kit. “Don’t worry, I can handle myself.” I said sternly and made to get the kit from him but he refused and willed me to a seat. I tried to object but he held me with his strong arms and sat me down. He beamed with a warm smile when I frowned at him. Sighing, I just relaxed and let him do it. Afterall I do
Jericho’s POV, After leaving the storage room where I had met Alex and Leia, I headed back to my office to continue with the paperwork but I couldn’t just focus. I don’t know why I felt so affected at the sight of Alex and Leia together, her choosing Alex over me. Maybe it’s the guilt that I owe her a huge debt to correct my grave mistake but the fact that she doesn’t want to spare me a chance was making me lose brain cells. I forced myself to concentrate on the paperwork and after a few hours I was done. I decided to man up and went to Leia. Just as I was at the door, I heard her voice saying. “Yes, just mobilize our men and have them track down motherfucking Herman. I’ll take care of the rest once he’s found,” venom resonated with her voice as she said. I barged into the room without knocking and thankfully the door wasn’t locked. I made sure to lock it though from the moment I stepped in. “You don’t have to worry about that. I’ve already gotten rid of the bastard," I spat
Jericho’s POV The abhorrence in Leia's eyes each time she gazed at me made me realize two things; she was never going to stop being angry at me and she was never going to forgive me for what I did. I wasn’t supposed to be concerned about her validation, but there I was with a bottle of wine plunged in my mouth as I gulped the content. Its hotness hit the back of my throat, prompting me to narrow my eyes in reaction to it. Why did I care so much about how she felt? Months ago if someone had told me I would ever beg a woman for something as petty as forgiveness, I would have punched that fucker in the face and made him regret ever saying that shit. The sound of clicking heels from the front door stole my attention and I turned to see who it was. Aldina ambled majestically from the door in a red gown that clung to her slender body. She didn’t seem to have spotted me at first, but when she did, she started coming toward me. Oh great! I tore my eyes off her. I didn’t need to be arou
"Strip down!" I yelled as I threw Leia into the bedroom. "What!?" She yelled in disbelief."I need you right now!" I yelled rather authoritatively. That came out pretty rough, damnit! I yelled and beat myself up. I did not want to hurt her but I think I actually wanted to hurt her. The information I got from Aldina got me worked up. I wanted to hide it but it's not working. I couldn't believe that my own wife dressed like a whore to a welcoming party thrown by my family only to throw her nudity right in the open.I fumed and paced the room waiting for Leia to obey my command. I knew she would not succumb easily and dammit I will surely have my way with her. God helping me, I will do it without hitting her.My eyes settled on her and I saw right through her, she was going for the gun. Before she could pick up the gun, I plunged into her way and snatched the gun out of her reach."Never threaten me with a gun, it isn't lady-like," I said as casually as I could and tossed the gun to th
As I finally arrived at the dining table, I was met with a tray containing a strange combo. It was a toasted egg infused with veggies and meat. Beside it was a mazagran cup of steamy tea. The meal looks so classy and by appearance I could swear it’ll be delicious. In fact the ambrosial smell emitting from the meal got me craving to devour the meal already. I rolled my eyes, sat down before the meal and I reached for the cutleries. “The italian breakfast frittata,” Just as I shove the fork into the toast egg, about to start eating, a masculine voice spoke, making a halt. The owner of the voice walked to my view and it was Jericho of course. He had a smirk on his face and I frowned at him. What the fishbones is he talking about and what the hell is he even doing here? I withdrew my gaze from him, I scanned around the table and looked at his hands to be sure he wasn’t going to be having breakfast with me. “Incase you’re wondering what the meal is called, that’s the name and it’s on
It was still early, just 10am. I couldn’t just stay in my room all day so I decided to go shopping. I lacked a lot of stuff; clothes, cosmetics and even jewelry. I was typically bundled down here. Normally I shop every weekend but I haven’t been able to do that ever since I was sold off for marriage. After taking my time to shuffle my outfit, I was finally settled in a dark leather short skirt, peach turtleneck and an overall coat dropping at the back of my boot heels which reached up to my lower knees. A maid later brought me another set of breakfast, they made sure to note that it wasn’t from Massimo. I could have still eaten it regardless. I mean Jericho's meal was even more palatable and tasted heaven but I just did all that to spite him. Once I was done eating, I re-styled my hair to a simple ponytail. I wore my shades and headed out. I however, walked into Alfonso just when I made my last step from the stairs. “So finally you decided to come back!” A masculine voice grunte
I was lost in thought and I sat with my back against the executive table in my office when someone walked in."Sir, ma'am is on her way out," one of the guards I had made to watch Leia discreetly, said to me."How is that a piece of information? She is on her way out to where!?" I roared and swiveled my chair around to glare at the guard."She is going out for shopping," the guard responded in a rush."Alright, follow her discreetly," I responded and waved him off. I put a call to Alex and he picked up immediately."Hello Alex, Leia is going shopping. Get the name of the shopping mall and get out every rat in there… She needs to shop like a queen. Also get a car and a driver ready. You are not going with her," I said meaningfully and began to leave my office.I scurried down and bursted into Leia right by the door. "Where the heck are you going? Are you absconding again?" I queried."What do you care? If I tell you, are you going to trap me down and lock me up again? And mind you I h