Asher curled his lips, "You made me go to the Empire and seek Ash's help, just to find you. Do you dare to deny it again?"Anamika paused, She knew she couldn't deny it anymore. The underworld is a place ruled by a mysterious person named Ash. Whatever he wants to find, he can lay his hands on it, even though it is something that happened decades ago. His information is legit and cannot be doubted, He's so good that even the government goes to him sometimes for help. With a person like that in the picture, Anamika couldn't invade Asher's inquiries anymore. "So, now that you know, what do you intend to do about it?" She raised a brow in a challenging manner. Asher leaned forward and said in a lowered voice, "You were my first–""What of it?" "I deflowered you," he smiled provocatively. "You are mine," he said slowly. Silence reigned in the elegant office for a long while before Anamika chuckled, then burst into a pile of degrading laughter. "You're a demented being and need help
At Nairaland's airport… Emma and the kids could be seen, standing by the entrance with a placard that had 'Welcome Mummy' boldly written on it. Aiden, like always, had his digital camera as he took pictures. Nadia on the other hand, had a large pink teddy bear held to her chest as she waited quietly by their godmother's side. "Godmother, isn't it time to raise the signal? People are coming out," Aiden said. "We wait a little longer. If your mother sees the sign from afar, you won't be able to take a fabulous photo of her shocked face," Emma smiled. "That's right! Wooo!" The child exclaimed happily. Nadia on the other hand, rolled her eyes but continued to mind her business. A few minutes later, Anamika, her Assistant, and a few guards were seen walking over in large strides. Nadia smiled when she saw her mother, "Mummy," she said under her breath. Seeing the excitement on his sister's face, Aiden looked forward. He knew that the few reasons his sister could be so happy was whe
Nadia and her brother's eyes met for a moment before he asked;"How sure are you?" "Who said I'm sure? But we can find out," she said while walking to her bed to grab her laptop. Aiden left his table and went to her, "Don't tell me you want to defy Mom again." He frowned. "She told me not to handle her business anymore, she didn't say I can't exercise what I was taught of hacking," she replied, a little annoyed. Nadia is a gifted child. Before she was two years old, she was already able to speak fluently and do things beyond her age. Anamika was frightened and took her to the hospital. There, the doctor told her Nadia was very healthy but with an overwhelming IQ which would leave her lacking in social activities. Around three years, Nadia was already an expert in puzzles and calculations. Her photogenic memory, sharp senses, and her love for reading made Anamika seek professional help. At four years plus, Nadia was already helping her mother sort out her work and play with hacki
Anamika remembered something and said, "Right," they disengaged. "I saw him..." "Saw who?" Emma asked."The stranger from five years ago..." Seeing the scowl on Emma's face, she continued, "He is Asher Walkers!"Emma choked on her saliva. "Wha– what are you talking about? What do you mean?!" It was simply unbelievable!"Asher Walkers was the man... My children's father!"Emma's lips fell apart for a while before she replied, "Wow," nothing else came out of her vocal cord. Never in a million years would she believe that her best friend's nightmare was Asher, the bane of the Walkers' family!"Wait, I– I don't understand. How did this happen?!""Bet I was used by Amelia and Asher?" she thought out loud."How so?""I can't find a better explanation after coming up with a few and piecing them together."Amelia was Cullen's fiance at the time. Then she told me to go to room 101, which I went into, but the numbers suddenly changed after I came out the next day. At the same time, I saw Ameli
Ah, so they are investigating me, interesting! Asher thought."Yes, he truly found us!" Aiden said, a little panicking. He has seen what that man is capable of doing. He even invaded his phone!Nadia took her laptop and saw a text written in red.'Did I scare Aiden? Sorry, I didn't mean to...'Nadia shifted her gaze to the webcam and a rare smile caressed her lips. "Are you a hacker?" she asked.'I'm just so and so, not very good.' came another text."My hacking skill is still inefficient. My master is dead and I haven't found another master yet, why don't you teach me the little you know?"Aiden was shocked for a while but after realizing the hacker doesn't have bad intentions, he relaxed. But when he heared his sister's words, he facepalmed.He forgot for a moment that his sister, although an introvert, loves talented people because she feels they are the only ones who can hold a decent conversation that wouldn't bore her out.'Of course... But your mom won't allow it.'"True... But
Anamika chuckled sadly as she slowly opened her eyes to find herself sitting on her brother's favorite swing at the public playground.She built another public playground last year and bought this one; where her brother spent his remaining days with her... It was also the place her father died.The image of her father screaming her name and running towards her assaulted her blurry vision.The man was running with all his strength and made it in time to push her out of the way but he couldn't save himself from the bullet that was meant for her."Daddy!!!!"Anamika screamed but the man smiled at her and said with difficulty, "I- I'm so– sorry!... I love–"Tears rolled down Anamika's eyes as she slowly broke down, crying her heart out. Those words that he didn't get to finish were what she had loved to hear the most from her parents.For so many years, she longed to hear those words but nobody except Martin told her that repeatedly. Not her mother, her father, or Cora ever told her they
"Oh," Anamika suddenly didn't know how to continue."Go straight to the point, I have no time to waste."Anamika summoned courage and said, "I need a backer. I want to get the Smith family off my case.""Why?""They are extorting me.""What makes you think I won't do the same?"Anamika was stunned. This is the most awkward meeting she's ever had."I–" she didn't know what to say at this point."I don't need money for my service."Anamika blinked. "Then–""Marry me!""Huh?""You heard me!""I'm sorry, that's too expensive.""Fine, handle the Smiths yourself."With that said, the call went dead on his end.Anamika stared speechlessly at her phone and blinked a few times. She wasn't even curious about how he knew he was speaking to her. She heard that when Ash picks up a call, the caller's phone is tracked. The caller's location and identity would then be displayed in his laptop. That's the reason he didn't ask her about her identity before diving into the topic. Meanwhile, in a black-t
After Anamika got home, the first thing she did was to look for Bella but was told that Bella left for work and hadn't returned.Anamika didn't doubt Tyler but she wanted to hold on to the little glimmer of hope that Tyler was playing a prank on her.Her phone beeped and when she looked at the email, it was a picture of Bella's dead body.Anamika bit her lips harshly and tried to suppress her rage."Mummy!" Aiden called with excitement as he was hurrying down the stairs.Anamika immediately wiped the gloom from her face and smiled sweetly. "Careful, you might fall," She warned while walking hurrying towards him."I'm strong, I won't fall." He giggled."Where is your sister?" Anamika looked up at the stairs."She's sleeping.""Why is she sleeping by this time? Is she alright?" Anamika was about to head to the stairs when Aiden grabbed her leg to stop her."My sister is not happy, She feels bored, so she told me to leave her alone," he sighed pitifully."Why? Did you cause trouble for h