Chapter 45Dexter I was pretty ticked to hear from him. A conversation with him would ease the tension I'd been feeling since Victoria got admitted. "Spill it." I demanded, my body tethering on the edge. He snorted as if my order had no effect on him. "I'm helping you here so be nice." He fired back with a steel tone. "The dunce you're searching for tried to go off grid, but he wasn't smart enough to keep his tracks covered." "What are you trying to say?" A ray of hope became visible, but I needed him to make it clearer. "One of my staff was able to put a tab on him, so I'll send you his present location through a text. I know you're a busy man but be with your phone at all times, alright?" He didn't wait for me to respond before ending the call. Typical of Wyatt to call anyone working for him a staff. Though it was the right thing to call them, it sounded too formal in my ears for the kind of job they did. I clicked continuously on the side of my phone, eager to get the tex
Chapter 46Lorraine My phone rang loudly, disrupting my conversation with Victoria but I couldn't complain as the caller was an important one. "Hey, Bumpy," I greeted casually. "Missed me?" He chuckled lazily. "It's part of the reasons I called you, but not the main one." He stated. "What other reason could that be?" "I'm leaving." He responded almost immediately and my heart fell. He couldn't leave, but then I remembered that he came to California because of a business deal with Dexter and he'd have to return to his city. "Are... Are you for real?" I knew that my emotions were becoming obvious but I didn't care. "Let's meet in twenty minutes at the park. Tell your husband about it so he wouldn't send men to strangle my neck when he finds out we are together." He joked, trying to make the atmosphere lighter. It didn't work. Bumpy has become a part of my life. He was the kind of friend I prayed to have and now he was leaving. We could talk over the phone, but it couldn't
Chapter 47Lorraine My lips trembled, tremors ran down my spine as I watched him drive recklessly, like he was under the influence of alcohol. We were slowly moving from the streets to the highway and if I didn't do anything right now, it would be hard for me to escape this evil man. I racked my brain, thinking of how to get the car to stop while ensuring that my fear wasn't evident on my face. For the first time in my life, I wanted to be strong even though I might not survive it. An idea flashed like lightning into my mind and I grasped it with all my strength. All I needed was the right time to swing into action or my efforts would be for nothing. I slowly slipped my fingers into my little bag and brought out a needle. A ghost of a smile touched my lips as I remembered the lame reason I kept a needle in my bag. It was to prick annoying bastards that didn't understand what boundaries are all about. It was so sad that this prick driving me off would be the first person to get th
Chapter 48Dexter My eyes never strayed from my phone while I paced in the hospital's parking space. I wasn't just counting the seconds till Lorraine got here, I was also checking for updates from Drake. I'd never forget what he did for me today. How he decided to drive around California knowing that the kidnapper wouldn't have gone far. I couldn't leave because I had to keep tabs on my younger sister. Though some of my men were already watching over her, I felt that things would go wrong if wasn't around. My phone beeped, my heart tightening at Drake's message. She was here. My princess was back from the lion's den and I couldn't be more happy. One of my men who followed Drake to search for her sent a message, saying that they got the man who took her away. I was known as one of the most eligible bachelors in the state, and a wealthy billionaire.Truthfully, I dominated the textile space. No one could even come close. But what the internet didn't know was that I could be ruth
Chapter 49Lorraine "Is everything ready?" I asked after he finished with the receptionist and trotted towards me. He nodded, dangling the keys at me as we both headed to the room he had booked for us. Though my body was giddy with excitement and anticipation, his present disturbed expression didn't go unnoticed. I just hoped that by the time we were done, he'd feel better. "Are you alright?" I asked when I couldn't keep it in any more. "Yes, I'll be." His lips curved into a side smirk as he opened the door. There was nothing more I could do than hope he'll be fine so I decided not to probe further. My eyes took in the simplicity of the suite and I smiled. Trust Dexter to always go for the best. Before getting into the room, he stopped in front of me and helped out with my bag. He dropped the bag on a counter. "Keep this here, baby, you won't be needing it." The tension was gradually dissipating as his fingers slid down my legs. I bit my lower lip as he helped me out of my
Chapter 50Dexter I watched her fall into a deep and peaceful slumber. She needed to rest, and I needed to deal with someone. My eyes darted to her small lips which she pursed as if she wasn't happy that I forced her to sleep. "Have a good night's rest, angel. " I planted a kiss on her forehead and hoisted myself up gently to avoid arousing her. She stirred immediately like she felt my movement, then turned to the other side of the bed and continued her sleep. I headed for the bathroom and quickly had a shower, then came out to meet a bag on the bed. I opened it and brought out the black dress shirt and matching black pants that I'd asked Drake to get from the house earlier on. Satisfied with how good I looked, I wore my wristwatch and loafers then headed out, after ensuring that Lorraine's body was properly covered. Drake, who was engaged in a conversation with the other men, left them and headed towards me. "Is there anything you want me to do for you, boss?" I shook m
Chapter 51Victoria I wasn't alone. I could sense it even before opening my eyes. Fear gripped me as I jerked out of my sleep and shot a glance at the man sitting opposite me. He sat on a chair, his head placed on my bed. I glanced at the clock and I wondered why he would be around me by this time of the night. Even without looking at his face, I already knew who he was. I gulped, slowly sitting up as I took some time to stare at him before he'd wake up. He was still in shape just as usual, and his hairstyle remained the same. My mind wandered to the past and a pang of guilt gnawed in my chest. I didn't do anything more than hurt him yet he was here. Unable to tame my curiosity, I reached for his arm and woke him up. A scowl appeared on his face after he raised his head, then when he realised that I was the one who touched him he quickly rushed to me, wearing his worries on his face. "Are you alright, Tori?" The tenderness of his voice hit me hard but I made sure he didn't noti
Chapter 52Lorraine I couldn't understand why I reacted the way I did, but it was surprising to find Victoria and Bumpy making out in the ward. Heck! How did he even know that she was there? Maybe I reacted that way because I didn't expect them to be back together that easily, but it still didn't make any sense that I had to run off like that. "Lorraine!" He shouted, his heavy steps resonating behind me, but I didn't stop. "Wait up, please." I was already feeling embarrassed and the quirky stares that the nurses passed at me didn't help matters. A nightmare had aroused me from my sleep some minutes ago, and it was more painful that Dexter wasn't beside me. I didn't even notice him leaving. Feeling scared, I rushed out of the hotel room without checking how I looked, ignored Drake's warning that I should stay in and rushed to the hospital. That was my mistake because I should have stayed back and waited for Dexter. I felt a grip on my arm, restricting me from taking any other