“ What's in it, son? Open it” Mr. Thompson urged his younger son as he rushed to his side. He was prepared for whatever was in that nylon. If it was some message from his business rivals, he will kill that fucking son of a bitch with his bare hands. He wouldn't mind being termed a murderer if it means protecting his family.“ Yes, Vino, open it. It might be the clue to Skylar. please be strong” Michael told his brother as he urged him on while nodding.Vino stares at his family to see the concern and care on their faces. He swallowed his fear and ripped the nylon apart. A little shiny thing fell off his hands onto the tiled floor making a clicking noise as it hit the floor.Vino gasped, he didn't need to look before he knew what that was. It was Skylar's engagement ring. He would recognize it anyway in the world as it was a custom made one. Only Skylar has that design.“ Whe__re di__d you g_et that?” Vino stammered between tears as he sank into the couch while breaking down in tears.
Two Months LaterFlorence, ItalyA loud bang accompanies Leon entrance into the house where he had kept Skylar, this past few months away from any prying eyes. It was the safest place for him. No one would think to look there. Considering how much his mother had always hated Skylar, he knew she would never believed he was keeping Skylar under her nose.“ Leon, please let me go. You can't keep me hostage forever” Skylar groaned as he pleaded with him. This was their usual routine anytime he came to check on her and deliver her food.“ Of course, darling. I'm letting you go today. We are going to see the sunshine” Leon's face breaks into a smile as he squat down in front of her where she was tired to the floor. He placed a tray of food in front of her, his eyes straying to her stomach. Skylar watched the smile disappear from his eyes as he clenched his fiset in anger. She shivered in fear as she remembered the first time he had found out that she was pregnant. He had beat her badly bu
Skylar gazed out of the window as she sat between two hefty men who she hadn't met before. Leon sat in front while Ty drove the car. She was shocked to see him again considering the last time he had left. Apparently, Leon didn't fulfil his part of the bargain when they arrived in Italy. Ty got annoyed and left but now that's he's back. Skylar guessed that Leon had once again made him another promise.Skylar oitied Ty, if only he knew who Leon was. He isn't the kind of man to keep promises but Skylar couldn't blame Ty, he was just another victim of love. Love, an emotion so strong that it could claim your whole being. She knew from first hand information how powerful it could be. It was love that drove Lolita into being an accomplice to Leon even though she knew she was at risk of being arrested with him.It was love that drove Ty to also aid Leon in his kidnapping spree. And the same love had turned to obsession and consumed both her sister, Elise and Leon , risking their life for t
EpilogueFive years later“ Has the flowers been delivered already?” Skylar asked the man who was bowing his head in front of her.“ Yes, ma'am” The man respectfully responded with his head still bowed.“ I hope it's, Tulips?” Skylar asked the man again to be sure there wouldn't be any mistake in the celebration today. She wants today to be a perfect day for everyone.“ Yes Ma'am. it just as you have requested” The servant replied with a knowing smile on his life. He wasn't annoyed with his boss's incessant questioning. He knew how thorough and perfect his boss could be.“ Thank you, Brian. You may take your leave now” Skylar nodded as she took a sip of the juice in her hands before she walked outside to the balcony and stood gazing at the sea. The refreshing breeze calm her nerves and brought peace to her mind.“ It's alright, Skylar. You are safe. Everything is fine. You are good and this is perfect '' Skylar rechanted in her mind as she struggled to calm her mind but even though it
Skylar watched everyone gathered to celebrate her little baby. She couldn't help the smile that spread across her face as they sang a birthday son for him. “ Happy birthday to you” “ Happy birthday to you” “ Happy birthday to you dear Valentino” “ Happy birthday to you” Skylar smiled as she saw the tears of joy on her son's face as soon as he cut the cake. He bubble with happiness and came running to her side shouting with happiness “ I did it mom. I did it. Now I can protect you. Daddy says I'll be able to protect you, when I clock five. I'm now five” He called excitedly as he turned to flex his tiny muscles at his mom who squat down beside him and hug him tight to her chest. “ Yes, Tino. You are five. Thank you for growing up so healthy and being brave for Mom and Dad. We love you so much” Skylar told her son with a smile on her face as she turned to wipe her eyes away from her son as she wouldn't want him to see her in tears. He worries so much about her already with
Skylar Evans is in need of a job, like seriously her landlord has just told her that the rent to her two rooms apartment will be increased by next month and she's not ready to sell her red Toyota Corolla car given to her by her ex boyfriend Jose.Driving through town, she saw an advert seeking for an artist urgently. She decided to stop and make enquires. She opened the door to Thompson's Art Centre, the biggest in the country.The receptionist was a lady in her mid_twenties maybe around twenty_four to twenty_six years. She was putting on a black body con gown with a multicolor blazer. Since she was sitting down, Skylar couldn't assertain her height but she was really slim." Good Morning!!How May I help you?" The receptionist smile widely at Skylar, showing her perfectly groomed teeth." Goodmorning" Skylar greeted back smiling, her smile was contagious." Please I would like to make an enquiry concerning the vacancy placed outside"Skylar said pointing
“Good morning, Mr Thompson” Skylar greeted the boss the next morning in her office, her heart skip a beat even when she had stayed up last night vowing not to fall for the boss.“Good morning, Miss Williams” Vino replied smiling as he walked into her office with a hand inside the pocket of his trouser, he looked like he had just walked out from a magazine cover.“I have a job for you, there's an art center just out of town, we've been given a contract to paint a mural and also supply the center with valuable artifacts. That will be your first assignment, Daniel will take you there and you will find everything you'll need at the site. Any questions?”“None, Mr Thompson”“That will be all for now,” Vino said as he lingers in her office trying to strike another conversation with her but seeing that she was in her professional mood, he reluntantly walked out , closing the door quietly behind hi
I woke up very late the next day, as the event of the night came rushing to my head. I blush red as I remember the taste of his lips on mine. I rub my fingers across my lips as I close my eyes to savor his taste.I open my eyes quickly when I remember Camille's word that he doesn't date employees. The tiny hope I had dies immediately. I stood up sluggishly from the bed and went to the bathroom to shower. Today being Sunday, I have promised mom that I will visit her today.I dressed quickly in a yellow off shoulder gown with a nude sandals and walked into the sitting room to get my car keys. Opening the car door I got in and drove all the way to my mom's place.I arrived at my mom's to see her in her flower shop tending to flowers. My mom is the only person on planet earth that is addicted to flowers.Opening the glass door, the scent of flowers greeted me as I smiled, closing my eyes to savor the scent. I've missed this so much. My mom walk out of her o