Allie's POV
"You are fired Allie!! " he thundered outrageously."Wha..t?!" I stuttered as my knees weakened in distress."You heard me!" he yelled again."What!" I screamed again. I was beyond speechless to say a word. I know this man wouldn't take it easy but isn't this going too far?"Please I can explain, boss" I implored, walking towards him with wobbling legs and heart thudding with each step I took. I desperately wished to jerk out of such a hazardous nightmare."I woke up late," I revealed truthfully and bit the tip of my lips painfully. "I didn't even fritter time when I discovered that I was late. Please, I won't be late from today henceforth" I blabbed, but he seemed to be more focused on his wristwatch."I understand that you have other options, but still, you can't just be slack in your work. I won't tolerate that!" he snickered. He had a satisfied expression on his face like he loved that I was in a vulnerable condition."Has he always been like this? Is this his real attitude? And what did he mean by "I have other options" I pondered, with so many unanswered questions clouded in my brain as sweats poured out of me. I was already shivering."There is nothing you can say that can convince me. I made the decision already Allie. It was nice working with you" he concluded and swirled his chair to the other side.I crooked my neck to the side to notice his determined expression. Truly, he wasn't joking. He meant every word he proclaimed. I decided to leave before someone met me in such a situation. I sniffed indignantly and wiped the tears on my cheeks with the back of my hand and walked out of the office dejectedly with a backup thought that he might summon me after a few days.A few staggering steps after closing the door, Layla approached me while panting heavily. "Hey Allie, you were late today. Hope everything is alright. You look like someone who has seen a ghost" She pointed out and I hurriedly moved away from her."I am fine I just need some time alone" I responded trying to cover up myself."Oh sorry""Yeah"I was thankful for her understanding.~~~After parking all my personal property into a fancy carton, I rearranged the company's properties neatly on my desk and murmured a goodbye to my co-employees.They all threw a questionable stare at me."I am taking a break. I will be back" I reassured them before they could challenge me further."Ok. Stay safe" They chorus except Sandra.Not bothering to demand the months' payments and not submitting a resignation letter, I skimmed my eyes over the small company before walking away to the car park dejectedly.I went home mortified."Is there anything you can do other than to daydream? "I challenge myself with tears gushing out of my eyes as I fall on my living room couch."I can't do anything by myself. I am useless," I lamented, and continue to sniff indignantly. My eyes were already bulging from crying. My phone was ringing, but I refused to pick up the call the second time today. I cried myself to sleep, and by the time I was awake, it was in the evening around 8:40 pm. I was extremely energy-drained and depressed. I decided to stroll around the area with the thought that it could help me relieve myself.Putting on my footwear and "Blue" my favorite pet in my right hand, we both set out to take a hike. After walking for some minutes with the cool night breeze refreshing my soul, I discovered we were multiple miles away from home.I have never taken a walk around this particular lane though, but I still kept walking. I never knew a night walk could make one feel relaxed since I was always occupied with work. Besides, this particular place was beyond subtle.I felt assuaged after sitting at the kid's playground to relieve my strain which has now become cranky. I decided to start walking back home after promising myself to go on night walks often. I hauled "Blue" in my arm, but Immediately I turned around, I noticed silent footsteps behind me. It was like someone carefully trailing behind me.If I ceased, the footstep would halt also, till my gaze met with huge shadows. My heart raced in realisation. Without thinking of looking back to know who it was, I grabbed "Blue" tightly in my hold and took to my heels.I halted again to steady my breathing after racing a league. Never underestimate someone on the run, they say. I never realised I could be scouted for an international running competition until today. I was happy that I was almost close to my house even though it was still secluded.Weird.My eyes came in contact with a black bus. My subconscious mind already understood the situation, but before I could attempt to run, it was already too late as darkness enveloped my sight from behind. I was blindfolded with a black material."Help!"I screamed in fear."Stay quiet or I'll kill your little cat," the kidnapper threatened. I was frightened to scream for help after the warning and at the same time, I trembling for fear of what they could do to me."Please spare me, I am just taking a walk around the town" I begged quietly, not even sure if they could hear me. I gave up after multiple attempts to free my tied hands. I was restless in deep thought about what was going on with my life the past few days. Just today alone, I was bombarded with destructive situations."Oh God, please save your daughter" I prayed inwardly but was interrupted by the car's sudden hiatus."Go bring her in" a masculine voice of someone whom I guess is their leader commanded."Hey" They tapped me, but I pretended to be unconscious."I can't believe she's taking her nap in a kidnapper bus," one scoffed."She must be confident that we won't harm her," the other replied."I would love to have a taste of her hot body. We can take turns, two rounds are ok" the first man bargained shamelessly."That's after we've gotten the ransom, this is not part of the plan" the other cautioned in a hushed tone, making my heart race in extreme anxiety."OK then. I can't wait to fuck a billionaire kid"The bastard sang in response.They proceeded to carry me on their shoulder before I screamed out in fear, "Don't touch me, you bastards!" I couldn't take it anymore. My heart was pounding nonstop."Shhh baby, since you want to avoid being kidnapped, why did you decide to leave and work in areas where people know what you are? To top it all, you are the famous Aaron Smith's sister" He coarse, using his filthy hands to rub my wet cheeks. Even though I was blindfolded, I shivered in disgust from the contact and jerked his hands away."You wait and see," he pledged in a stern, fearful voice."Please forgive me. I don't know what I did to you, but please have mercy on me" I pleaded, as I was dragged roughly into the building."What do we do next, boss?""Proceed to the next step".Once I heard footsteps moving towards me, I continued to shiver backward until my back hit the wall, making me unable to move. My body loses consciousness before darkness takes over.Allie's POV I squinted my eyes severally as I jerked out of unconsciousness by the attempt of someone nearly peeling off my shorts to remove my cell phone which I had kept in my back pocket."Uhn you are awake? You passed out for 20 minutes only" Their leader chuckled mockingly. It was easier to indicate because of the voice earlier. Everything flashed through my head as I recalled instantly that I was apprehended. The piece of clothing used to wrap my face has been withdrawn. I breathed helplessly trying to get my phone back, but the bulky man was stronger, and since I was also struggling with my tied legs and hands, I could not easily get it. "This would make our work easier," He acknowledged with a slight nod and yanked my hand to the phone which was now in his grasp. He was trying to get my fingerprint to unlock it.Immediately the phone unlocked, and he moved away from me. "20 missed calls by lovely brother! Is that billionaire Aaron?" He asked, still unsure that I was mysteri
Allie's POV"Allie," Aaron called again. I spun around triumphantly and used the sharp tip of my finger to pinch my other arm hoping I was hallucinating, but unfortunately, he was here standing at the gate. I should have known that someone might be sent to come pick me up, but I never predicted that it would be Aaron himself.I guess his millions of dollars are worth it."Aaron," I whispered nervously while scratching my neck."Lon... g time no see" I greeted dumbly, unable to recognize my voice because of how frightened and anxious I was. I kept fiddling with my hands while Aaron made dominating footsteps towards me. I froze at the spot. He stopped when it was merely a hairsbreadth between us."Was he trying to hug me? " I wondered, yet I was surprised that he moved that close to me. He used to scrunch his face in disgust at my appearance. I took a step backward to give space between us."Do you know how worried I.. we were?" he questioned and hastily grabbed me to himself when he de
Allie's POVMum decided to disentangle from the hug for me to settle into my old space which has already been cleaned by Layla(the house help).Mum insists that I should visit Dad in his chamber tomorrow forenoon. I grabbed the towel and walked into the bathroom for a refreshing shower. It took me a while to leave the bathtub.I walked back into my room contemplating on what colour of nightdress to put on. I decided to go with my favourite lacquer which is blue.I suddenly remember my little kitty, roaming my eyes around the room and he was wrapped up behind the dressing table. Guess one of the maids might have brought him into the room.I signed in solace, then used a finger to lose my towel from the tip. I walked towards the huge mirror that hung like a chandelier but just beneath my dressing table to check myself out."What if those people touched me like they thought they would have?" I shivered at the thought."I don't think I would survive it and my boss, Oh good lord I hope he w
I shifted closer to him with my eyebrows furrowed together. Perplexed and curious about what this sneaky man could be up to.He cleared his throat one more time before he spoke up."I want you to convince Aaron to get married, to have even a girlfriend. Just a lady that could be by his side""I don't get what you are trying to say, " I said, shaking my head sideways, incompetent at accumulating everything at once."I want you to talk to him, or perhaps get him someone for him to date. ""You want me to persuade him to get a woman? a lady to be called his? " I said, staring at him like he has gone, psycho.I raised my possibly wrinkled eyebrows at him for him to acknowledge my questions hoping I misheard him"Yeah..h""Yeah!? " I scoffed, obviously feeling unsettled by his sudden request. There must be a vital reason he needed me to do this kind of thing."How is that even doable Dad? you know how much we dislike each other. How did you even come up with this in the first place? And Aar
Allie's POVI did not hold off for him to finish his sentence before sauntering out of the room with a thudding heart. Aaron did not skip to give me that suspicious glare which made him cut off whatever he was about to let out. But I made sure I eavesdropped to hear his first utterance.I huddled my left ear to the wicket, my butt pointed north side after I had make sure no one is moving towards the passageway just then, I heard him holler at his father"Why did you refuse to use your medications?! Are you planning to kill yourself? "I huffed at his rudeness. Till today, I still don't have any idea why these two don't seem to get along. It's a quizzical and logical something which I got no answers to. I puffed out, relieved that he did not hear a dim of our conversation. Although, my heart was still whipping non-stop my clarification made my breathing subside a little. I thought I had passed through moments of being a scary cat for this man, guessed I was wrong but considering my di
"Live with me" he suggested, not daring to meet her gaze, not because he was scared but nervous about her reaction to what he said. "What! you are not trying to say that I should live in the same building as you? Are you? " she asked, with eyes almost popping out of its socket hoping that was not the message he was trying to convey. "What's wrong with that? and by the way, that wasn't my intent, but mum thinks it's safer if you live with me" he mumbled, rolling his eyes but he knew deep down he just lied against his mother. Her face hunkered up. She scoffed in incredulity that Mrs.Smith had intended to make her stay with Aaron. Aaron of all people! This had better be some kind of quip. She pressed her hands on her lap and folded her lips in themselves like someone who was trying to quell herself from lashing out their frustration. She was discerned not to give in to this certain whiff of theirs even if it was practically suggested by Mrs.Smith as Aaron supposed. She recalled tho
I woke up at dusk and my body was all weak. My vision is blurry for a moment trying to adjust to my surroundings till everything clicks. I sluggishly stretch my whole length on the comfy bed even though my eyes are not yet brightly open. It took me some minutes to remember that I had taken my siesta in a room different from mine.I groaned and reluctantly stood up. I was as famished as someone who hadn't eaten for days. I dragged my feet out of the room staring at the building having no idea where to find the kitchen. Nevertheless, I decided to wander around if I could get any clue. I successfully found the magnificent cooking space after some time. I used a few minutes to contemplate whether to make Aaron's food with mine then I decided to go with my compassionate mind and cook for him too I settled for mashed potato since that was the only ingredient I found. I left his potion in the stakes. Not even bothering to engage in food etiquette, I sauntered towards the living room and
The remaining days of the week passed away with me sleeping, going through my credentials, and taking advantage of the opportunity to tour the mansion. It was so bland. Mum gave me a buzz once and our conversation ended just as it started. Today is Sunday, a day that is supposed to be a relaxing day for workers but Aaron is nowhere to be found. Even the day before, I retained going out to peep if I would get a glimpse of him but neither did he show up nor call me. During those four days, I only saw him in the morning, which means I had slept while he was back. I ignored him like a plague after all he warned me to stay out of his business. Deep down, I knew it was not the right thing to do since my days here are limited. I precisely need to familiarize myself and focus on myself and my new job for now so I can tackle my deal. Before I slept off, I had set the alarm to 6:00 am and messaged Aaron which he did not reply. "I am yet to be with my car. Can you notify Richard to help pic