3 days later, special task force members gathered at the manor on mount road; Nathan, Hillary and Shaun were recovered from their injuries and were currently resting at the manor.“What happened?” Tyrell asked as he sat down.“That day, Nadia asked Nathan and if he could help her with something.” Shaun spoke first.“She said that she has got into a bit of trouble and that it was too embarrassing to tell the others.” Nathan scratched his head in embarrassment. “I was in the cafeteria at that time, and we were the only ones there. I agreed and went back to tell these two and they wanted to tail me.” Nathan took over.“But Nadia wasn’t in the group.” Shadow interrupted with a frown as he thought of the possibility of a loose cannon.“She didn’t turn up.” Hilary smirked.“She told me that there would soon be a lot of people in the cafeteria and if I could meet her off base.” Nathan’s face had an unnatural color.“Didn’t we discuss this person the day before?” Daniel frowned.“Yes. I was s
“Olivia, are you still going to shoot with Larson?” Lyla asked in disdain. Larson was the new kid on the block whose popularity plummeted due to a scandal.“Yes.” Olivia smiled.“Why? This will be your downfall.” Arora had a disdainful expression.“He is Oliver’s friend. Actually, he is innocent.” Olivia smiled bashfully as she mentioned Oliver.“Arora, I haven’t seen you with Mr Adalase recently. What’s happening?” Lyla asked hesitantly. This was her main aim behind getting the girls together. She had to complete the mission her cousin gave her.“Why? Don’t tell me you want to steal him.” Arora narrowed her eyes, and she twisted her lips in disdain.“No… no… I have no such ambition.” Lyla shook her head.Arora raised her chin haughtily and sneered “Then, its none of your business.”Lyla looked at Arora with a conflicted expression. She really wanted to know. She took a sip while her mind churned with the best possible way to handle Arora.“Frankly speaking, you were only with Mr Adal
Tuesday night-Ed, Frank, Shadow and Ben were celebrating the last day of ‘Dana Ban’ at Skylight. No one bought Dana into the conversation. Even so, only Ben knew how he passed these 2 weeks. He was grateful to Lara. It helped him confirm that in this lifetime, he could not let go off Dana. The helplessness of these days was bone deep. He felt that a part of his soul was missing.“Cheers!” They toasted.“What’s the verdict from this experiment?” Ed asked even though he knew the answer. He had never seen such a listless and short fused Ben. His normal temperament was cold but charming at the same time. Ben was ruthless when he dealt with his enemies, but he rarely had a temper. They say, it’s scarier to see him smile, ‘coz beneath that smile lies the chill of death itself.“She’s mine” Ben’s eyes were filled with conviction.They clinked their cups again.“So,
Lisa looked at Ben resentfully. She originally didn’t want to go. She even suspected this so-called work was to keep her from investigating the person behind Ben’s change. But she had thought things through. She didn’t need to be there. She could easily use someone to be her eyes. Now she wanted to go!Ben dialed a number and waited patiently.“This is Benjamin Adalase.”“Yes. Is there a chance you can make that reservation for three people?”“No. They are all my trusted men.”“Um”“How many days?“Um”“Alright. Then I will remember this favor.” Ben hung up.Frank looked at his phone in confusion before hanging up and looking at Ed who was drinking tea in his office “I think Ben’s lost the plot.”“What is he scheming this time?” Ed raised his eyebrows as he pursed his lips into a smile.“Hell! I have been married for too long. I am too old for the two of you.” Frank spat out with a face full of grievance.Ben looked back at the three expectant faces before looking at Piper “You can go
“That’s it. You lot move back. Form a line. Otherwise, we will get our aunt to close this stall.” One of the ten-year old’s clapped his hand and shouted loudly.Dana looked at the lad with appreciation. For a minute she felt like he had a shadow of the 'King of pestering' on him. She shook her head at this absurd thought and smiled.“Two lines, one in front of each aunt. Hurry up, you heard Dan.” The other one clapped.The eight-year-old guided the others depending on how she thought they arrived.The three younger ones along with Ethan’s youngest who was also three pretended to be gatekeepers.2 hours went with the wind.“Let our aunties take a break. You all come back after 30 mins.” Dan clapped his hands as he saw Dana and Lara rubbing their necks. The kids who were lined up frowned. They didn’t want to miss their spots.The seven-year-old boy who had come later with two other little darlings smiled perceptively as he turned to Dana “Auntie, can I take one of your pens?”Dana nodde
“I have missed you.” Ben whispered into her ears as he buried his face in her neck.Dana felt like she was electrocuted. She struggled to come out of his embrace. Ben held her even tighter. He missed this heartless woman so much, he wished he could merge her with his bones.Dana freed herself after a huge struggle and stepped back.Ben kept closing in till he locked her between the wall and himself. Dana darted her eyes nervously. It was overwhelming to be surrounded by his smell. What was even more frightening for her was she actually missed this for the last 2 weeks.“What do you want? Can you talk properly? I … I thought you wanted to talk about the case.” Dana looked like a frightened bird.“Yes…. Our case.” Ben smiled dotingly as he hugged her waist and held her close to him “Did you miss me?”“Umm….” Dana nodded absentmindedly overwhelmed by the heat radiating from his lower body onto hers but quickly shook her head “No…. No...why would I miss you?” She lowered her eyes; she was
“There…. Uncle’s gone that way.” Blossom spotted Ben heading to the car.Dana looked helplessly at Lara for help, however she was at a loss too… She was being pulled by Eileen and blade. However, neither Dana nor Lara saw who uncle was!“Uncle…uncle…” Blossom called out as she ran towards Ben. She couldn’t wait for others. What if Uncle got in the car and drove away? She knew uncle was famous for disappearing.Ben’s footsteps paused as he heard Blossom crying out to him. He turned around worried that she was hurt.The little bundle jumped into his arms sobbing “Uncle…uncle….”Shadow stopped just besides Ben wondering who had the guts to offend the little Adalase princess!“What happened princess?” Ben asked softly as he picked her up and wiped her tears.“Someone bullied…. Help….” Blossom sobbed as she pointed towards the other kids who were coming pulling Dana and Lara.Frank also reached and stopped beside Ben. Ed however paused his steps as he saw the demon kings surrounding Ben. H
Lara and Dana slumped on the sofa as soon as they entered their apartment. They decided to head back to Peach Blossom rather than their individual homes as it was almost weekend.“Ha…..ha…..ha….” Lara started laughing out of the blue.Dana raised her eyebrows lazily as she maintained her slouching posture.“Those kids…... ho…...ho….. ho…. They were too cute.” Lara laughed heartily.Dana laughed in agreement.Lara sat up after a few minutes as if she was enlightened “Do you think Ben send them in the morning?” Lara shook her head as if she was convinced “That man is too conniving” She burst out laughing as she laid back again “Ha….ha…..ha…..In the end he dug his own grave…. Ha…. Ha….ha….”Lara noticed the ring on Dana’s hand and squinted her eyes. She remembered that she forgot to ask what happened and quietly went to get their usual coco.She extended the coffee mug.“I am not talking.” Dana pursed her lips. ‘How shameless was she? How could she ever tell anyone? This would be the one