LOGINKeaton.Inhaling the cold air, I forced my eyes to open to another day in this cold world. My back muscles ached at my slightest attempt to roll to my side... and mute the alarm. It used to be the reason I woke every day, but now it's my curse... a burden that sets me off for the day.So in the end I remained stiff as a log in the bed, hoping someone, anyone, would come and kill the alarm already... As I waited in anticipation, the door actually came open, and yet the person I was hoping for... anticipating, wasn't the one, but none other than the infamous wife of mine, Danielle...Yet another day to tolerate my mistakes and torture myself for it. Danielle was accompanied by several of my other caretakers. She glanced at me before going to turn off the alarm. "Get rid of this old clock already..." She slammed it back down on the nightstand and folded her arms against her exposed chest... She was still in her morning red robes.I grasped for air as the two caretakers helped m
Danielle." ...Did you hear me??"I arched a brow at Diana, the forensic pathologist in charge of the charred body that was brought in recently on suspicion of it being Flavian's body.Diana had brought the reports to me to preview them... But I didn't, already know... that body is Flavian's whether it is him or— It. is. Flavian.The autopsy was just a procedure... At the end of the day... I'll still tell the family what they all want to hear.So sad... We lost him indeed.So it turned out that he was actually in Ivory Coast to meet a woman... Just as planned.The woman? I know her... one of my loyal patients— subject... It wasn't a surprise when she finally reached out, letting us know Flavian's location... The girl was stubborn though... it takes a lot of pressure to have her follow through with my plans... But in the end, she's still one of the many valuable
Eve.My eyelids fluttered open; the fresh scent of cloves filled my nostrils. My vision was blurred at first. I saw a tall, dark silhouette standing like a statue at the foot of my bed; for a second, I thought... I anticipated and just wanted it to be Flavian and it turned out to be Mr Lawal, my butler... He stood there holding a brown envelope... but that wasn't my focus. How could he have stood there watching me like a creep?"What time is it?" I murmured."Five""Am?""Pm""How long have you been standing there?" I looked sideways, tracing the scent of clove and cinnamon to a lit candle situated in a clay plate."Two minutes—“"How long has this been lit and who lit it?" I cut in with another question, eyeing the candle suspiciously." Ms Harrington said it'd help you sleep better... that It's refreshing "I hummed in respon
Eve."And what about Percy, any luck getting into the Rostovs territory"She rolls up the sleeve of her leather jacket and shows me bruises that cover her forearm."You see this? It wasn't from my boyfriend... Those motherfucking security were gonna arrest me so I struggled my way out... The rest of the bruises are covered up but I want to show you this one"I set my head straight, resting my forearms on the armrest and intertwining my fingers as I stared at the two of them blankly."So no good news then. Hmmm, noted""I told you not to send the bitch there alone, she's too dumb for something that simple... You had one job Penny and you screwed it the fuck up... You can screw this up but you can't screw your boyfriend up..." Cassandra berated Penny...This led to another argument, and I was more than happy to watch them argue... Anything to pull me out of the darkness my mind was slowly caging me in"You shut the fuck up... Just shut the fuck up, if you—“"You have a voice? Ohh may I
EveToday's Physiotherapy session was at the pool, it's been days since I started and... I have wasted too many tissues in tears of regret.Will I ever get out of this?Just as the nurse, Kenzie was wheeling me to the pool to meet my doctor the Butler approached from the other end of the corridor."You have guests Ms Eve" he said as he continued to approach in unhurried steps.."Who are they?""Ms Harrington and Ms Montgomery."Xavier answered.I glanced at my pocket watch for a second and nodded; Penelope and Cassandra were an hour late."Kenzie you may leave" I muttered through a tired exhale.Those two ladies are always late, but I'm sure they've completed their assignment."Take me to them," I told Xavier, and without a drag, his moves were quick, pushing the wheelchair in the opposite direction."In the meantime, get some chilled wines" "But madam... You're still on medication..." He retorted."Xavierrrrr... I don't like repeating myself! " I angle my head to glare at him."But.
Alan.I piled up all my textbooks and shoved them into my yellow backpack. The alarm system went off just in time: 2 pm, school was over, time to head back home. I hurriedly followed my friends toward the exit, but I lagged and tripped over my untied shoelace. I fell face-first onto the hard marble floor, blood immediately trickling from my nose. I pushed myself up with effort, reaching to remove my glasses so I could clean them, but suddenly, a hand snatched them out of my grasp.I ran my arm across my nose, wiping away blood as I sniffled, narrowing my eyes at the blurry silhouette in front of me that smelled weird, I had pretty bad eyesight but my nose worked like a detector... And right now I just knew the group of people surrounding me included Eric, a popular senior.I did a 360 turn and to my surprise, the broad hallway that was buzzing with students my age, had already emptied, not even my friends, Gina and Luca were in sight, everyone was gone except these seniors who now sur







