This chapter is a prelude to what happened before Ava encountered Mother-General in the orphanage home.Drexel POV"Where the f*ck did this bitch tossed her phone" I cursed under my breath, frustrated to the bone marrow.I have no idea where Ava is. Tyler is losing consciousness slowly. And I am gradually losing my sanity.My phone buzzed. I flipped it over and check the screen "I WILL BE THERE IN A JIFFY" the popped-up notification read.I inhaled deeply. Before I breathe out, the phone began to ring."Yes Doc," I said coldly into the phone."Sorry, I had a little work to tidy up, but I am done right now and on my way as we speak," Amelia said from the other side.I grunted a reply."Are you hurt!?" She added quickly.I brought the phone down and hung up. Not that I did not hear the question.I normally do not entertain such pep talk with virtually everyone.I find it even offensive that she dared to ask me in such an informal manner.The car got to the front of my mega villa and cam
Drex POVWith the speed at which I drove, I arrived at the orphanage in not less than forty minutes, which was normally an hour's drive.The black entrance was closed. I intend to honk but decided against it on second thought, bringing the car to a halt.By now my head felt woozy and all I wanted to do right then was to turn the orphanage upside down in search of Ava.Opening the car door, I jumped down, jam it close and glance around.I could sense the presence of some companies.They are already here. Anger and rage stir up inside me. How could Albertrosso have stooped so low to the level of bringing his spies around here?Is the reason for wanting Ava gone, that serious!?Somehow I know deep down that until I get to the bottom of this there was no way I can take the bull by the horn yet.For now, preventing any harm from coming to that woman is a primary priority.I reached the entrance gate, and from all indications, it is locked from the inside, still, I pushed with my hands.It
Drex POVWhen I got home I immediately carried her bridal style into the houseAmelia stood watching me at the doorWhen I entered she did not move one bit"Come attend to her" I ordered coldly in anger.I sense her hesitation, but she followed me anyways.In the emergency room, I placed her on the bed gently."What happened, Drex?" She asked, curiosity written all over her face"Later" I whispered patiently gesturing for her to get to work.She removed Her upper top leaving her with a tiny bralette revealing pale white skin.I gulped. Amelia looked up at me and looked down againGingerly, she removed the unprofessionally done plaster on her head, clean it, and did a neat oneHer arms seem to be covered with bruises, she cleaned them and did another plasterThe servants were on standby, a worried look on their faces.When Amelia finished, I ordered Mrs. Donovan to help clean her up herselfShe finished up and began to call the servants to come to take Ava away to one of the roomsI st
Chapter #"Drex"A familiar voice called out to him. Without looking back he could already make out whose it is."Amelia" he answered in an icy tone, not turning his head. Drex knows what she wants at this moment.Amelia ever since Drex stormed inside the house with Ava in his arm, have been straining her mind to figure out what happened out thereFor one thing she had hoped the mafia boss would never find Ava again leg alone bring her to his house.But here they are! She has to find out how he got to know her whereabout within such short notice.Drex heard her approached him quickly then someone grabbed his left arm.Startled he turned his head softly and his eyes met Amelia's.How dare her!? He growled in his head."What's going on? How did you find her?" Amelia asked in an urgent tone.Drex was silently as he slowly brush her hand off him, his eyes still fixated on hers"Watch what you touch, Amelia" he said. "And what's with that tone of disappointment I hear in your voice? At lea
"Fetch me Xavier. I mean now!" Albertrosso yelled into the phone in his hand and hung up in rage.He has entrusted his son with a task for the first time and is hoping he will see this as an opportunity to prove himself as worthy of wielding the sit of leadership of the Malgavio clan after him.Xavier has done nothing impressive for three whole days."Damn it!" He pounded a fist on the chair arm angrily and rubbed a finger on his creased forehead in a circling motion, his eyes closed.Minutes later, Xavier came rushing in, adjusting his tie "Sorry father, I am late" he uttered breathlessly.Xavier knows how much the mafia lord keeps tag of time when he ask to see someone.From his calculation, he is five minutes late and he knew he will be punished for that.Albertrosso groaned under his breath. He held his bucket hat, staring daggers at Xavier, removing it and placing it on the porcelain table before him, he stood up without a single word.Xavier is beside himself with fear, Albertro
Sitting in the well furnished large and spacious lounge is the regina of Malgavio clan- Sarafina de Cruzeiro"Such a lovely day to visit you, mother" Xavier enthused taking off the dark shaded glasses he had on and placing it in his breast pocket."My child!" Sarafina called back in the same tone, cackling heartily as she looked up from the large fashion magazine spread before her."To what do I owe such pleasant visit" she asked gaily, feigning ignorance of all that's been happening.Xavier sighed heavily and sat down on the chair opposite Sarafina, "Don't do that mother, don't" he said.Sarafina smiled wearily. How is she supposed to tell her son that she has not heard even a single word from her men whom she sent to finish that girl- Ava on his behalf.For all she knows, Xavier will scorn her incompetency! She won't let that happen."I have a plan son, a great plan. Once we execute it, consider everything done alright?" She lied.Xavier scoffed. It is obvious he does not believe Sa
Ava's POVThe maid brought in a tray of sumptuous meals for dinner. It's been days now and I haven't seen Drex in the room.I have not even been allowed to go outside the room. According to Mrs. Donovan, the young master has instructed them not to let anyone in and never allow her to step outside the house."Food is ready ma'am" the young maid announced, setting the food down on the table beside the bed.I was lying on my stomach facing the other side. I turned my head toward her direction. The smell of grilled beef wafted through my nose.My stomach rumbled in excitement. "Thank you," I said to her. She nodded and left immediately.Once she was gone I jumped out of bed and attacked the tray of food. Minutes later, the tray was half-empty.I gulped a glass of water, feeling quite full.Just when I was about to pick up the napkin, I heard the door knob creak, then the door turned open.Drex! I gasped in my head. Where has he been? It's been three whole days and I haven't seen or heard
"Boss, litters of bodies have been found on the scene. No sign of Miss Ava in sight. Another thing.." The Journalist hesitated."Speak Cornelius!" The Boss, Daily Times Newspaper, ordered impatiently."The body of one of the Mothers has been found alongside the other bodies, it also carries a note. Shit! Boss, I think you need to see this.." Cornelius said, his voice filled with urgency"Get out of there, right now! Get out!" He ordered and hung up.He has been worried for three days nonstop. No news about Ava's whereabouts reached him, he hasn't heard from her ever since she left.What worries him most is that even the man who he has put in charge of Watching Ava has not contacted him in daysHe is beginning to panic and that is why he sent his best journalist, Cornelius to go check the orphanage which was Ava's last location communicated to him by his man before he went AWOL.Cornelius said he met bodies there including the body of the house Mother and Ava missing. It could only me