I got back to the apartment and locked myself in the shower. I thought about everything Jerry had said and the thought of how Damien would skin me alive if he found out I killed the mother of his cub. Fear caused goosebumps all over my body. I wanted Damien and I didn't mind taking risks. I waited till the weekend again and this time I walked to her directly. She was sitting at the park with Damien's cub. “Be careful Chole," she yelled from the bench. I sat next to her and called her name boldly. " Good day Mrs Damien “ . She looked at me without emotions and as soon as she recognized me, she adjusted far from me. " Excuse me! Have you been stalking me? What do you want?" She asked, totally pissed off. I smiled softly and looked away towards the children and called her attention to them. " You see those children Irene, they are free, happy, and unbothered! This is because they have parents to worry about for them” I said coldly. “That was not the answer to my quest

“What are you saying Albert!! You are yet to say anything meaningful!" I said, trying to suppress my anger. Albert wiped off his sweats with his towel and cleared his throat. “After her meeting with your wife, madam's mood changed sir. I suspect the strange woman is trying to play games with your wife's emotions sir" he sounded so sure. “How sure are you Albert?" Raymond smirked after asking. “Sir!" He turned to me, turning to Raymond. “She was crying while she talked to your wife but was smiling and giggling as she walked to her car sir. I suspect the meeting was the cause of Your…madam's slight accident “ Albert announced stuttering. I slammed my hands on the table and got on my feet. I felt like giving Albert a resounding slap over and over and over. I paced around angrily till I was able to manage my emotions. "Who are you Albert? “ I asked coldly, facing the wall. "Madam's shadow sir” he replied slowly. I turned to him and walked to where he was standing with his han

Irene walked to where I was lying and sat in front of me, on my legs. “I am not sleepy and I am afraid of closing my eyes" she said weakly, playing with her nails. I rubbed my eyes and sat up, pulling her closer. “What is it that you dream about?" I asked. She hesitated till I pushed her to start talking. “I see you in my dreams Damien. You look scary and dangerous. Your hands were covered in blood and you had fangs" she explained, almost exaggerating. I hissed at her unrealistic dreams and tried to talk it out of her head. “Listen Irene, I don't have fangs" I said, opening my mouth wide for her to see. “I am not a monster and I don't intend to become one. All these are imaginations from your head Irene. They are what you have been feeding your thoughts with'' I explained. Irene nodded and sighed. I understood she had a lot to say, but I wanted her more relaxed and I also needed to rest. " Come here baby, we will have a proper conversation at dawn ok? For now, Chole's d

“Should I be worried about Agnes?" Irene asked, after a long moment of silence. “I don't know Irene, I don't know what her game is, I will take care of it. Just stay away from anything that has to do with her" I advised. Irene nodded and left for the bedroom. Immediately she walked out, I felt empty, it was like a part of me left with her. I left the study and walked around the mansion. I met Albert and Raymond at the recreational area. They were into the table tennis they were playing and almost didn't notice me, till Raymond almost pulled out his gun in reflex. " I am sorry sir, we weren't expecting you sir" Raymond took his hand off his gun and apologized. Albert greeted me and brought a chair for me to sit. “You were right Albert. Agnes was feeding my wife with rubbish! And her rubbish almost cost the life of my child and of my wife. I want to pay my ex a visit, Ray! “ I said, staring at Raymond and Albert. “Now?" Raymond asked, surprised. “Yes Raymond! Albert, you a

As soon as Chole left to play with her dolls, I noticed it was passed 7pm already. Chole and I had watched cartoons to pass time. I freshened up and called the maids for dinner as my stomach rumbled. I picked my phone and called Damien. Since our conversation at the study, I haven't seen him. I knew he needed time to put his emotions together after having to trigger his painful memories. “Hello" His voice sounded so sexy over the phone. “Are you there?" He asked, after waiting for my response. I quickly cleared my throat and responded “Yea… .I just wanted to hear from you. How are you? Where are you?” I threw many questions at him at the same time. Damien hissed softly scolding me. " You worry too much Miss!. I am downstairs having dinner with Chole. She just got here with the maid. I am fine". After hearing this, I hung up. It was still very awkward for me to face Damien after accusing him wrongly. I had misjudged Damien and I felt guilty for doing so. " Agnes”, I hissed