Mag-log inKing’s POVMy strides were simple and short. I watched everyone turn to me as I approached their supposed boss. He looked just as I remembered him. This time he didn’t have a gun pointed at me but he sure had a calm to him today.I took a seat across from him. “Whiskey? Scotch?” his Russian accent was perfect.“I heard you had some wine. Entertain me with them,” I said.He squinted his eyes for a second then tucked that anger away somewhere I wouldn’t bother searching for it. He gestured for someone to bring it forward and we were served. “Enjoy,” he said, picking up his glass.I brought my glass to my lips but paused. Roman laughed. “You don’t think I poisoned it, did you?” he asked.I smiled at that. “It’s not your signature,” I said, raising my glass.I took a sip, nodding at the taste. “Just like I thought it was,” I said, retuning the glass to the table.“How is it?” he asked.“Lacks everything anyone would want,” I said.Roman’s face squeezed with offence but I didn’t mind. “You
Lucille’s POVI didn't like that question. I didn't like the look in his eyes. My throat turned dry. My heart raced just at the thought of telling him the truth. The real truth.“The doctor said I needed rest after each injection. I got poisoned and-”“I didn't ask that,” he took a seat again on the bed. “Where is our son? We can talk about anything else later,” he said.His voice was calm. Too calm, it made my hair stand. He was shaken a little bit but it didn't get rid off whatever was lingering in his mind. “I told you, I sent him to a boarding school and-”“It’s the holidays, Lucy. Why isn't he back? I'm worried,” he said.I swallowed, taking my time to sit up. “He went for a little trip with his class. They'll be there for two weeks,” the lie rolled off my tongue.“And you didn't tell me?”“You pushed him away the last time he got back. I could have told you but you didn't even want to sit with your own son,” I argued.That seemed to make him come to. Remorse flashed across his f
Lucille’s POV“Oh girl,” Mathew said, rushing to my side.He walked in with Raymond who placed the basket of food and flowers by the bed. Mathew threw his hand around me and I chuckled. “You look so…” he pulled away shaking his head. “They aren’t taking care of you, girl.”I chuckled. “Hi Raymond,” I said.“Hey, Lucy. How are you feeling?” he said.“I don’t know,” I replied.I really didn’t. With how much was being pumped in and out of me, it’s a miracle I was still alive. “Tell me everything that happened,” Mathew said.I told him everything and how once again someone tried to kill me right in the hospital. “I thought hospitals were better than this but I guess, I gave them too much credit,” Mathew said.“You always give everything too much credit,” Raymond said.Mathew waved his hand. “It’s for their good,” he said.We chatted for a while but I couldn’t help but wonder where Benjamin had gone. He was gone for a whole day now and I couldn’t reach him. King didn’t give anything away a
Lucille's POV Poisoned?My heart drummed at those words, eyes widening in despair. “Did… I…” I couldn't come up with the right words.“They poisoned me? Why? How?” I said.“We can only say for now that they are the ones who poisoned you but I have no idea why they would target you,” Dr. Lint said.“What can I do? Can I be saved?”Dr. Lint took a minute. He checked my vitals, jotting down in his clipboard then nodded. “We can get it out but it would be strainous,” he said.“How strainous?” I asked.“Very. You would need to stay in the hospital for a week while we carry out your treatment,” he explained.“You can choose to think about it for a couple more days,” he added.“What are the effects if I don't handle it now?”“Your organs would slowly shut down but I would make sure it doesn't get to that. It was my negligence and I'll make sure to handle this.”I thought for a second then nodded. “Whatever you have to do to help me, I'll comply fully,” I said.“I’ll get everything ready,” h
Lucille’s POVThere were many things I wished would never happen to me. Movies? Yes, it was fun to have that in there but in the real world, when your life was at stake? That was out of the question.Those words made my heart race. I swallowed hard, darting my eyes around. “What- what do you mean?” I asked.“Yeah, what do you mean? This is Dr. Shepherd, the best heart surgeon in the city and a doctor of your hospital,” Benjamin backed me up.“I know who Dr. Shepherd is and it definitely isn’t this man standing here,” Dr. Lint said then turned to the other man. “And this man…” he paused, then turned to me. “Got his medical license revoked last month for malpractice.”“That can’t be true. He’s been taking care of my wife for days now,” Benjamin said.“What?!” Dr. Lint exclaimed.“I am a doctor and he’s lying to you both, okay? I am the doctor in charge of her case,” the doctor —no, the po
Lucille’s POVI returned to the ward defeated. Pamela knew who did this and now the only clue she gave me was gone. Benjamin came to me, guiding me back to bed. “Are you going to tell me what that was about?” he asked, handing me a glass of water.I took a sip. “I… I thought I lost something,” I said.“You thought? You didn’t?”I shok my head. “No, no, I was overthinking. Could be the loss of Pam getting to me,” I said.“Honey,” he hugged me. “I understand. She was like a mother to you and it breaks my heart to see her go in such a way. I’m here for you, okay?”I nodded, laying down. Soon, I drifted off to sleep. I woke hours later to the sound of voices around me. “I know I said to come today but she suffered a loss right now, I’m not sure if she can make a statement,” I heard Benjamin.“I understand that but we cannot keep postponing it. Her statement is crucial,” another man, I could
Lucille’s POVI wasn’t sure how long I had blacked out but when I came to, I found a nurse adjusting the IV drip on me. She smiled at me once she noticed me awake.“Finally awake.”A voice made me tilt my head to the side. King sat there, legs crossed with a dead look in his eyes. “You saved me?” I
Lucille’s POVI grabbed the blinking wristwatch, shaking. I had given Harvey this wristwatch, one so he could contact me if there was trouble and two to locate him at anytime.But the house had a signal blocking feature I had installed. This blinking meant it was still being tracked. I threw it to
Lucille’s POV“This way,”I nodded with a smile as I trailed behind him. Every corner we turned made me more alert with dozens of guards stationed at each corridor.“Welcome, Miss Lucille,” Josephine said, gesturing for the seat across from her.I took a seat as she continued. “You know I miss Bri
Lucille’s POVIt’s been days since I spoke with Josephine, yet I couldn’t relax. Not when I was yet to understand what she truly wanted. Our last conversation echoed in my mind over and over again.“Why do you want that?” I had asked after she made the most strangest request.Josephine smiled. “I j







