[33] ||Jess Jesse||My head was banging loudly, I feel next to nothing as I slowly open my eyes. Its not even morning yet, how did I get so much head ache at the middle of the night? Its been long I party or take hard drinks.Maybe a pill or two will do, I tried getting up but its use less."Call the boss, tell him she is awake." I heard a male voice. Am I not suppose to be alone? I look around, the room was partially dark, so I didn't get to see the face of the stranger."Sure, I'll be back in minutes." That was uttered by a different voice and what follows next was the soft bang of the door.The fragrance oozing off this room was different from mine and its appealing, the bed seems to be more comfy compare to mine. I'm suppose to be in my room and not here, even if the aura here seems inviting."Who are you and what am I doing here?" I wanted to yell but my voice could barely escape a whisper."Hey, keep calm and save your questions to your self." The voice was strict and

[35] ||Arlington Arlington||The room was partially dark with only a single ray from the early morning sun giving the room a dim light.My eyes were pricking ba dly, since I couldn't get a proper sleep all through the night. I haven't seen any one else except the guys who abduct me and dumped me here, disappearing after ward not after beating me up for minutes.The window was way to high for me to climb and the oak door was bolted from the out side, making it harder for me to escape and my hands and feet were tied together with a thick rope.My voice was sour from intense shouting and screaming for help from last night, I didn't know how long I've been here though. Every thing about this place seems scary as the only noise heard was that of the early birds chirping loudly.With the faint scent of rain and leaves, this place should be some where in the bush. I was worried, not only for my self but for Jamel.If I eventually get saved from this dilemma I'm in, some one should

[37] ||Hardie Morrison||I did went to the restaurant where Arlington works but find out she was absent from work the whole day."Did she leave any notice or state the reason for her absence?" I asked the manager who would not stop giving flirty stares."Hmm... After she disappeared with a guy the previous day, she has not be able to step her feet in the restaurant." She replied. But why did I sense seduction in her voice? And did she just mentioned a guy?Geez! What am I thinking? That guy must be Lincoln."Okay, thanks. If she manage to come back, you should inform her I came here." I had asaid and exit the restaurant."Sure..." I heard the manager's faint voice.This is so unusual of Arlington, she has never for once be absent from work. Then why now?*"Some thing is off, Hardie." Lincoln barged into my study with seriousness on his face."What is it again, Lin? You just love stressing the little life I'm having out of me." I groaned lazily."I'm being serious here, Har

[39] ||Lincoln Shire||I went to the restaurant where Arlington was working to get her since she is the only good source of revenge for Hardie to get back at Jamel."Where is Arlington?" I asked the manager flatly, not beating around. She only give me a weird stare in return with out replying."Hey? I'm talking to you, okay?" I grunted totally pissed off. "Where the fu ck is she?""I'm sorry but we don't do that here, just go to your seat and oder." She decided to reply after long and awkward silence and stare.Seriously? Was she not the same manager who took few dollars from me days ago? Is she kidding right now?"Wait? You don't seems to remember me or what? I'm the same guy you took few dollars from days back." I snapped in total anger."Oh, I'm sorry. I was thinking it was one of..." She paused and waved her hand of. "Never mind. Why are you here today?""Where is Arlington?" I asked, this time I was a bit calmer. "Is she here?""She has not been coming for two days now." S

[41] ||Hardie Morrison||I knew she wouldn't notice any thing unusual after I sent her the texts and address, she has always wanted to know where I reside. I assumed Jamel must have warned her against me but she is this innocent pawn in my game, she would never take her brother's warning seriously.Hardie is never a loser when it comes to playing dirty games and signing deals. I'm sure days like this will come up and I did very well in gaining her trust just to black mail her with it.I smirk as I say her standing right in my apartment. One look at her, one could easily tell she is weaker than she used to be. Her skin was paler than usual and her eyes sulked a little deeper into their sockets.She appear terrible but still as pretty as ever. She gave me her usual wide smile as she used to, though it doesn't hold much life in it. What ever state she is in now was never my concern, I'm only concern with the fact that she is gon' serve under me with no one to save her."Hardie..."