Some seconds or was it minutes later? Knowing there is no way in hell she will let him come back to the room and meet her in that position, Lucianda forced her legs to go in search of her dress. Wherever the despicable man dropped them.With trembling hands, she picked at some of her things as she walked across the room and knowing that her body is reacting to the unsatisfactory treatment it just underwent, she tried to think of something else aside the inhumane treatment she just received.Just when she thought she had succeeded after several attempts of trying to clad her body into the clothes that now seem like a burden and she could escape without ever setting her eyes on the despicable man again, he materialised almost out of nowhere and Luci was so startled, she dropped the little purse she has been gripping so tightly in her hands.Lowering his eyes slowly to look at the little thing she just dropped, his eyes seemed colder by the time he returned it to her flushed eyes.“Going
It was a beautiful bright day, full of sun and butterflies but deep inside of her, Lucianda Castos felt nothing. She was neither cold nor hot, and even though she had wished for a certain numbness, she felt none of that as she stood on that open spot with a blank expression, watching the events around her.Even when she saw them placing her husband’s body in the grave, she felt removed from the emotions around
The audacity of this man will never stop amazing her.“Really? You mean you expect people to laugh and dance when you sneak into their house and their bedroom?” She asked sarcastically.“Oh no, I did not sneak, at least not to the house. Your butler allowed me into the house after I showed him the message you sent asking me to wait for you at the house, and when he offered me a glass of water, I accepted and after making sure he was gone, I sneaked into your bedroom without any of the servants seeing me. He must probably have assumed I left already.” He explained with a careless shrug.Luci blinked severally. ‘Message? What message?’ She thought confusedly.“When did I send you a message, mister?” She asked coldly.“You might not have sent it but it was in your name. I have my way around these things, you know?&r
Few minutes later, Lucianda got a beep on her mobile, removing the phone from her bag to read the message, she froze.“This will be the last time you will walk away from me when I am talking to you, Lucianda Castos. Next time, I might not be so forgiving.”The message had no name and Lucianda did not have the contact on her list, but she knew. It was from that person, Prince Hakeem. The text was so straightforward that she did not have to think twice about the sender.Obviously, getting her private number was not hard for an influential person like Hakeem and he has no hesitation in making her know it.Wondering if there was nowhere the man could not penetrate, Lucianda wanted to scream.Assuring herself it would not do any good to be publicly dramatic, Luci entered her car and as the driver drove away, she decided to channel the anger a
Hearing his voice now brought Lucianda back to the present and she gave a shudder.“Police? You amaze me, Lucianda, and I believe you should know better.” He tsk tsk in a voice that’s still heavy with humour.What he was telling her was to stop fooling around. Of course there was no police department in the country that was willing to mess with the likes of Hakeem. His power was beyond the city that it reached far beyond the shores of London and his neighboring countries.Messing with someone like Prince Hakeem would be like asking for the third World War to happen. The police department was aware of this and even the State House knew it.He might not be occupying any public seat, but Hakeem was the Prince of a powerful Emirate, therefore his connections were solid.“What I know is that your presence in my life is
Taking a deep breath to calm her nerves, Lucianda told herself not to pay attention to him. At least, not until she found out the game he was playing.“Hello Prince Hakeem, you wanted to see me?” If he isn’t going to behave, then she will show him how to have some manners.Knowing she just took a dig of courtesy at him, Hakeem winced. Then with a laugh, he conceded her point.“Please come in, Mrs. Castos, I am sorry for my ill manners.” He softly apologised as he opened the door more widely in welcome.“It will not be your first time.” Lucianda murmured with a sugar coated smile that was so fake, it was obvious as she entered the big hall.But in the next moment she almost stumbled in surprise. Contrary to her thoughts, Prince Hakeem’s home is so warm and welcoming, she blinked in surprise.Having expected something else from his home judging by his cold attitudes, Lucianda was surprised to see that the interior of his home was just as beautiful and breathtaking as the exterior.‘Who
Lucianda knew she was not looking good, and there was no saying what would happen if she walked into the house the way she was.Her son was a very intelligent young man and there was no way she would avoid his questions if he should see her before she could get to her room.Keenly observant and smart, he would definitely notice there was something amiss. Close to his mother, he was emotionally attuned to her feelings.Deciding it might be best to while away the time somewhere else till she could get herself under control, Lucianda knocked on the cabbie’s partition to talk to the driver.Telling him to take her to a favorable country park, Lucianda leant back to start the process of composing her emotions.Only then could she ponder on all that had happened and decided on her next line of action.A few minutes later, Lucianda came down from the taxi and after paying the cabbie man, she walked around the park before taking a seat beside a lonely looking boy.Lost in her thoughts, she pa
Seeing that he must be one of those souls hard to convince once their minds are made up, Luci gave a loud sigh as they resumed their walk.Sam finally looked at her. “Are you sad again?” His brow was pinched worriedly.“Yes. I am sad because you don’t want to be my friend.” She told him as they entered the restaurant opposite the park.Following her to a table by the window, Sam was quiet as she gave their orders, but immediately the waitress left, he glanced at her.“I don’t mean to make you sad and I don’t mind being your little friend.” He told her.“Little friend? Aha aha, you are a big man, bro.” She told him playfully with a roll of her eyes.Sam laughed so joyously, the other diners turned to smile affectionately at them.“You are so funny, ma’am.” He said with another dose of laughter.“Okay, let’s compromise, Sam.” Luci told him with a serious face.He stopped laughing so suddenly it was as if a switch was put off.“Compromise?” He asked in a puzzled tone.“Yes. I really don’