(Author’s POV).Out in a cold night, darkness filled the quiet street of the central park in Amberose City. The moon was shining brightly down, lighting the park. A cold gust of wind came next, blowing its visitors into shivers.The streetlights lit the park, but it was dimly lit with calming yellow lights. For some, it was a good place and time for night walks, but for most, the place could be eerie at times, especially when you are alone.In the middle of the central park, there stood a century year old tree. Large and strong with big roots on its ground. The light from the moon shone on it giving it a golden hue coming from its shining leaves.Some said it had a past history with magical properties. A folklore tale was made known to the visitors that it had the power of granting wishes for those who the tree chooses.Many came and touched the tree while they wished for what they desired most. But not all were those the tree deemed to be the chosen ones to receive its miracle.Then
(Sebastian’s POV).I pressed on the pedal to drive faster to a location where my father thought my son would be. “The Wishing Tree? Are you sure?”What a load full of crap! I could not believe my father made my son believe in such a legend that was clearly a made-up thing for tourists.“He is just a boy. One day, he’ll forget all about it”“Dad, you are giving him a false hope!”“Oh, come on son. As if you did not believe about the wishing tree in the past”“No, I did not. A whole load of crap you tried to make me believe in”He laughed and patted my shoulders, “Chill, my boy. You are so tense. What made you become to be such a serious man? Where is that little fun boy I used to know? My little Beanie boy”“Dad!” I sighed and shook my head, “I’m 32 years old. Not a little boy anymore. I have responsibilities and Samuel is my priority”“Alright, alright! Relax. You’ll find him. Don’t worry. My grandson is stronger than he looks. I’m sure he is safe” my father and his positive thinking
(Akira’s POV).I was still waiting for him to answer my questions. He opened his mouth and closed it again.Open. Close. Open.“Sebastian, you are wasting my time. It is cold and I wish to go back to my Hotel”“I’ll send you to your Hotel. Then.. perhaps, we can talk?”“We are talking now but it seemed you don’t even know what to say. I’m going with Molly. Good night. And good luck with your son’s operation”“Akira. Please. Just.. Just give me a minute” he exhaled shakily and looked at me. I could see him sweating on his forehead in a cold weather.What was wrong with him? Could he just not say what I meant to him?Could he just say I meant something to him? Not just some random woman he wished to have s*x with.I was kind of disappointed in him, because what we did back in the reading room at his home, did mean something to me. I was so close to give my body to him.And I hated myself for wanting it.“Akira, this is not easy for me to say. I did not mean to say.. you.. you did not m
(Sebastian’s POV).Few days later, I was walking around at the waiting room of a Hospital in a city called Cantana. The choice of a Hospital that Samuel’s biological mother had chosen to have the transplant procedure.She asked for nothing else than the location of her choice. Not even asking for a single cent of my money for it. I would have given her anything she asked for in return for her to save our son.Our son? I chuckled calling that.I was told by her Doctor named Roland Raymond that I was not allowed to meet her. Not even given her real name. The name given was a made-up name called Jane Doe.I knew it was part of the deal made between myself and her. But I was curious. I wanted to know who she really was.So, I had Doctor Raymond followed by one of my hired private investigators. There must be a time when she would do a mistake to meet him while putting her guard down. And on that time, I would like to know who she was.However, she was careful. She was always one step ahe
(Akira’s POV).I blinked my eyes open slowly. All I could see was the bright light shining back at me. Groaning in pain, I then opened my mouth to call for help, “Henry..”My voice croaked and my dry lips were making it painful for me to talk. I sighed and called him again, “Henry, w-where are you?”The door to the room opened slightly and there was when I saw the pretty face of Henry’s secret girlfriend. A woman he was too shy to admit that he was dating. “Ramona?”She was his client who he fought to win a case for her. And the same person was that one woman he had a crush on since they went to school together.Never had he imagined Ramona Raymond would ever fall for him.“Hey, good morning. How are you feeling?” Ramona closed the door behind her gently and walked towards me. She looked elegant even when she was just wearing a simple dress with no makeup on. A natural beauty it seemed.I looked at her for a moment and smiled. Ramona was not the kind of woman Henry was known to date
(Sebastian’s POV).“How are you feeling, Sammy?” I sat next to my son on the sofa and messed his hair that needed a haircut. I loved hearing his little voice, giggling with happiness.We were already back home, and I was happy to see him recovering well.My son was a fighter, and I was so proud of him, being strong for the operation.“I’m OK, Daddy. Can you read to me the letter that Mommy wrote to me again, please” he looked up at me with a big smile on his face. He looked even cuter with one of his front teeth missing.I have been reading the letter from his mother every day since he first heard it. I had never seen him so happy. The letter had indeed helped him get stronger and restored his faith that one day his mother would come back to him. I had to thank her for that little joy she gave to him.Resting my back on the sofa, I took the letter out from my pocket and read it again to him for the second time that day.“Hey, champ. Look who is here! Your favourite Uncle” I sighed lo
(Author’s POV).A crowd of corporate workers can be seen queuing to get up to their work floor using the elevator. It was a normal working day at the tower of Virtus Group. The noise of footsteps and people chatting while waiting for their turn to enter the elevator, filled the space at the lobby of the multi-level building.Nothing was out of the ordinary, but one woman made it different that day.Wearing a knee length white coloured business dress, Kimberly walked with her head held high. Confidence was her beauty. Her smiles were interpreted as she responded to the rumours of her new victorious relationship with the founder of the company.With the ending of the relationship between Sebastian and Suzanne, many had begun a rumour that Kimberly would be Sebastian’s next conquest. It was something that Kimberly was looking forward to.As she passed by towards the special elevator to reach the penthouse, eyes were on her followed by whispers of others talking about her to be the next
(Akira’s POV).My breath accelerated, feeling him deepen his kisses. His hand reached to my back, pulling me closer to his body by my waist. Tilting my head to the side, I gasped as I felt him teasing and sucking lightly on my tongue.All of a sudden, I felt lost and lightheaded. A Prince had kissed me.It was surreal!The captivating moment made me lose control of myself. I could feel his hand placed at the back of my neck, controlling me to meet his demanding kisses.I opened my eyes slightly feeling uneasy about the way he kissed me. Domineering. Forceful. At the same time, electrifying. I was confused on what my body wants.It felt different from how other men had kissed me before. It made me restless and afraid of what he would do next.I was not ready. “Charles, I can’t”I gently broke our kisses as I placed my hands on his shoulders. Both panting out of air, breathing the air of the cold morning. I looked down not wanting to see his blushed face, while he was breathing his war