Kioni
Adam could wait. James needed me. I had muted my cell phone that was lighting non-stop. Adam was very persistent, but so was I so I ignored him. The appointment was my check up. I would reschedule once I made sure the man beside me was fine.
“Miss, let me do a sweep of the area and inside.”
“Not now Craig. You are not invading his home.”
“It’s for your safety.”
“Not now. Please stay outside.” I looked at him and he nodded. “Lead the way,” I said, smiling at James, who was awfully quiet the entire ride.
He walked me in and closed the door behind him. I blushed when he looked at me before he frowned.
“How do you know where I live?”
Kioni Growing up, my mother always warned me about my free spirit. She told me to always be a little cautious with my feelings. I thought today was going to be one of those days. I got to be happy, but I was hurt. Craig stopped the car at Springs Hotel and looked at me. He was waiting for me to give him the go ahead that I was ready to go in. The media was out there. Seemed they had set a camp outside the hotel waiting for me and my brother constantly. I couldn’t wait for our house to be done. Adam was doing renovations. I nodded, and Craig told the others outside to clear a way for me. I wiped my tears and walked in with my head low. Craig helped push the cameras off my face as he covered his jacket over my face. I was a sobbing mess before I walked in. This attention was getting too much.
AdamLife has been demanding lately and I haven’t had a chance to chat with everyone. James was one of the people I needed to speak to for two reasons. He had taken a bullet trying to help me. He deserved my gratitude. He was partly responsible for how things turned out. Our lives were intertwined by various outcomes.He was important to my sister because it was clear she was in love. He looked to feel the same too. All I want is to be certain that history doesn’t repeat itself. I know it was unfair to compare James to Nick but I need to be sure of his intentions.Kioni could be a little driven when it comes to her feelings. She already proved it when she kissed him outside the courtroom with prying media around. She falls hard. I have had to block calls coming to the office of people who were offering free servic
JamesThe hotel room door opened before I could knock. Harper was startled, holding her chest and breathing deeply.“Sorry, I was about to ring the bell.”“It’s fine. Are you ready to go?” She asked.“Actually, I want to speak to Kioni,” I peered my head behind her, trying to get a better look at the room.“You don’t believe I apologized?” she narrowed her eyes.“No, that's not it.” I shook my head.“It’s cool,” she smiled. “I think she needs you, too. I can drive home.”“Oh, no! It’s late and
JamesLife was too short and unpredictable, and I didn’t want to waste it. I had faced a lot this year, but it was time to focus on the future. The future I was going to have with Kioni. I loved that woman with all my heart.I have had better days after our talk. Harper was doing well. My community service was going to end soon. Nigel and I have patched things out. I was venturing into art as a career. Things were good. I was happier.I made an appointment with Adam today for a small chat. I felt on top of the world. I whistled and hummed in the elevator. Adam was a great guy. I had respect for the man. I stepped out of the elevator and stopped feeling nervous.“Hey baby,” Kioni smiled, “What are you doing here?”
Harper Being in the Turner mansion again wasn’t as hard as it used to be. Adam made major changes. The house was glass, mostly with a dark and mysterious modern vibe. It was difficult to spot where we were held because he erased anything that poses as a reminder of that terrible time. Everything had been shifted and adjusted. The old version of the brick mansion was completely gone and forgotten.The living area was spacious. You could box a volleyball area downstairs in the living area. The ceiling went up so high the shards of sea glass chandeliers suspended looked like little disco lights. He had made an extension of the house and added more rooms. A few corners had stairs to link and guide to all the floors. The place had fifty-four rooms in total.Rich people moved differen
SebastianNick took a bold move, attacking Harper. He knew what he was doing and the result he wanted to have. I had gone through the feed again. I couldn’t identify him until he showed up in the garden. We were looking at the wrong information all along. No wonder he has been hiding all this time without us spotting him.I expected some changes from him, but I wasn’t this - this would have impressed me if he wasn't a criminal. Nick had shaved his hair. He had brown contact lenses to hide his blue eyes. The man had a tattoo on his neck. The person who had been in all the magazines didn't look like him. He looked like a complete stranger.He had the common face to pull off the look. His whole appearance made him look like a different person. He was easily blended with people as if he was not a wanted man. Hiding in plain
Morgan“Why would you suggest something like that?”“And why not?” I took a sip from my glass. “Nick has to be stopped.”“You could have just kept your mouth shut,” Gaby poured herself a glass.“That was friendly advice.”“Your friendly advice, as you call it, just made Kioni end things.”“You are exaggerating,” I smiled.“And you are the idiot. Kioni is my friend and I’m not going around giving him risky suggestions.”“Like is about taking risks sometimes,” I coolly respond.
SebastianThe shouting inside was hurting my ears even as I stood outside smoking. I don’t even know how they all ended up shouting like that. They have all drifted, of course, from the actual issue.Morgan’s idea made sense. Nick would do anything to get to Kioni. All this time we had focussed on that factor. We had her protected at all times that it was difficult for him to try something. That’s why he easily spotted the weaker spot.Harper.How many weak spots could he see? I drew a big puff and stared at nothing. I wish I could drown all the noise. Prison was usually peaceful at this time of the night. Their annoying fighting was actually making me miss the serenity.“I thought you had gone home,” I to