Chapter Twenty SevenAfter the call, Raphael could not help but notice something fishy about the first voice that had spoken; it was feminine and the fact that it had spoken out of desperation was something he was worried about. He knew Pearl was hiding something that was why he had traveled to Italy but Raphael wondered what it could possibly be.**When Pearl was done with the call, he turned and looked at Aliyah with rage. When she had seen the call which indicated Raphael, she desperately needed to speak with him but before she could say anything, the phone had been snatched from her."You don't want to learn, do you?" He said, approaching her dangerously with Aliyah moving back. "You rather chose to be stubborn and do otherwise. I need you to know that you are only putting your son's life at risk. This would be the last time you ever try anything stupid. The next time you do, you can as well kiss your son goodbye" Pearl left the living room afterwards.Aliyah knew she was threadin
"My birth mother? But, you told me she was dead! When I wanted to find her. Years ago, you told me you'd found her and that she'd died after giving me up.""I did. I told you that because we couldn't tell you the truth and we didn't want you looking for her.""More god damn lies. My whole life has been built on lies!""To protect you, Cooper.""That's such shit! So, now my mother is here. She's alive. The woman who gave me away is here?""Sort of. Partially.""What do you mean sort of? She is either here or she isn't.""Your mother isn't dead. Your mother is in the in-between, like Arevangi. She is here and not, with us but not a full person. She's downstairs.""What?""Your mother isn't dead. She is just caught in between worlds and she is here, at least in part, in this house," Charlotte explained letting each word sink in."But that's not possible. She gave me up and then she died." Cooper said in an attempt at reason. She'd lived her whole life based on the childish notion that h
CHAPTER Thirty OneIt was a beautiful day to be living for Pearl; he had woken up on a very positive note. He never thought he would ever have his way with Aliyah but he had accomplished just that last night and he had to admit that she was way beyond awesome in bed. However, he couldn't help but notice she had done what she did on purpose; she didn't want to carry his child because he wasn't Raphael and it hurt him alot.Aliyah looked horrible upon waking up from bed; she felt like scrubbing every part of her body from the filthy hands of Pearl. When she was sure that he would have left the room, she stood up, checking on Alonso who was still asleep and headed to the bathroom to cleanse herself. When the cold water touched her, she closed her eyes and the thought of Pearl touching her body preoccupied her mind. She took out the soap and sponge and scrubbed her arms aggressively trying to get his touch away from her body. She did the same to other parts of her body before washing away
CHAPTER Thirty ThreeThe day happened to be a free day for Raphael and he had decided to spend it at home watching N*****x for the first time ever; he was a busy person but there were times even he knew that the body needed to rest.Imade entered the room and Raphael tried all he could not to groan at the sight of seeing her. She had become a nuisance to him and he would only hope that he achieved his plans in time before he broke out of character."Hey babe, what are you watching?" Imade slumped to the couch by his side and snuggled close to him. Raphael knew if it was Aliyah, he would have been distracted by her body appeals but with Imade, he felt like a log of wood."Why are you not saying anything though?" Imade enquired."Look Imade, I am watching this interesting movie and I don't want to miss a single scene" he pleaded to her convincingly. There was silence momentarily until Imade decided to spoil his entire mood for the die by making a shocking announcement."Babe, I am pregna
Henry, Amata, Francesca, and Madron had vanished sometime in the night from the bunker. After a brief rest, now found themselves nestled in the cabin's study around a big wooden desk, organising and planning and tracking. History was going to be their biggest informant as to what to expect in the present and frighteningly near future. They had to look back to see what they were facing if, or more correctly when, Rekker and his army of Shadow Souls successfully broke through the portal into our world. Cooper woke the next morning feeling rested. She had laid in the dark and silence for a long time, willing sleep to claim her but unable to turn off her thoughts. Time ticked by slowly, while visions of the empty mirror, Rekker's cold eyes and bloodied grin, her mother, neck ravaged, all played on horrible repeat in her mind. At some point, Cooper's eyes had closed, her mind gave in, and sleep won out. Then she had slept deeply, too deeply for dreams to find her. The smell of coffe
CHAPTER Thirty SevenAliyah didn't dare look at the rare mirror; she thought of those moments where someone would creep on another human being and get decapitated. Her breathings were fast at the moment, and she was sweating profusely."So you haven't stopped chickening out" There was something particular about that voice. Aliyah could bet that she had heard it before and deep down in her instinct, she could feel the voice wasn't one that was friendly in the past."Okay can you stop with all the hysterics and just look around?" Aliyah couldn't dare turn around and look."Please" Slowly and calculatedly, she turned her head after taking a deep breath to see who was speaking."Hello Aliyah" She gasped upon seeing the familiar face smiling at her. "Holy sweet Jesus! Romeo?" She said in disbelief."In flesh and blood" Romeo commented, dusting off imaginary particles off his body."Please don't kidnap me, I beg you" Aliyah suddenly began to plead, reminiscing over their last encounter."If
CHAPTER Thirty Nine"Well, for a start you can call me Marshall Stephanie" Romeo cleared his throat and Aliyah turned to look at him. She noticed he had that grin on his face even though she couldn't see it."Stephanie? That is a good name I gotta admit" He pointed out, smiling at her."You know, I may not make out your features but you look handsome in that mask" It was the first time in a while she was being honest with her compliment to anybody."Why thank you" He replied "I was about to say the same for you. The moment I walked into this hall, my eyes landed on you and I was asking myself, "who is the mystery lady in red?" Aliyah took another shot; it would be her seventh for the night and without a doubt, she was sincerely tipsy."Don't you think you have had enough already?" He asked her showing concern"I am okay. Romeo! Another" Romeo noticed the strange man had reacted in a certain way once he heard his name."But Bia... Stephanie, you have had quite enough" Romeo almost blew
CHAPTER Forty OneOnce Aliyah was done disposing off the contents in her belly, she felt dizzy. What is wrong with me? She wondered holding the toilet's door after she had rinse her mouth appropriately. She heard the door opened and Pearl stepped in looking at her sternly."What seems to be the problem Mate?" He asked looking suspiciously."I don't know, I think am not to well" She said holding her temple with her hands."Or you had enough to drink last night isn't it?" Aliyah looked at Pearl in disbelief. Aside the fact that she had lied about going to a birthday party, she was certain about not having anything to drink prior."You are unbelievable Pearl" She remarked shaking her head in disappointment."Oh! Don't play that stupid mind game of yours on me Aliyah! I know when something is wrong and i can tell that something is certainly wrong with you" He pointed out."Well, if it's enough to prove your doubts, why don't we go to the hospital so they run test on me and find out what se