Freda's POVI watched him look at me keenly, waiting for me to ask what I wanted to ask. But, I did not want to ask again, as the answer to my intended question was obvious. I heaved a sigh as I tilted my head away for a moment as I tried to quickly think of a new question to ask, but before I could think of any, he cleared his throat, grabbing my attention as I tilted my head to look at him before he talked.“What is it you wanted to ask?” He asked, and I heaved a sigh, placing my palm over my face for a moment before I talked.“It's nothing. I am fine.” I said and hoped he would take his mind off that. He took a deep breath, tilting his head away for a moment before he brought it back, clearing his throat slightly to talk.“I spoke to Shelby already. She would not be troubling you until the day of the duel. The wait is almost over. It's in the next four days.” He explained, and immediately I heard him say the number of days that remained to the duel, my heart skipped a beat and I im
Shelby's POVI was filled with an overwhelming feeling as the day of the big fight drew closer. I could not wait for the day that I could permanently earn my spot in the life of Hardin and chase that slut out of his life forever. My heart raced faster as I remembered that the fight was tomorrow, not because I was scared to fight Freda but because I did not know what to do and how to do it. “Should I kill her, to avoid any future occurrence of her meeting Hardin?” I asked myself as I slowly lowered my head to sniff in my white powder.I exhaled heavily with my mouth wide open as I closed my eyes. The pleasure that comes with taking the white powder, especially in the middle of the night, one could not overemphasize. I heaved a sigh as I slowly opened my eyes, my mind filled with a series of imagination as I pictured how the fight was going to look. “I won't even spend much time with her,” I murmured to myself, chuckling as I knew that I had a better chance of winning the fight than her
Freda's POVI woke up with so much anxiety and fretting in my heart. It was finally the most dreadful day that I had been waiting for. I could barely sleep as my whole thoughts were occupied by the big fight and each time I tried to take my mind off the fight, I ended up thinking about the fight the more. I sat up on the bed and I contemplated, whether to go ahead with the fight or just call it a quit, but something kept pushing me to go on with the fight. I heaved a sigh, as I tried to get up from the bed.I walked into the bathroom, slowly, with one big thought on my mind. “What if I lose to her?” I asked myself, and my heart skipped a beat. I could not deny how much I wanted to be with Hardin, even if he is a hell of a pain sometimes. I could not understand why I had fallen so deep for him, and living without him was almost a problem for me. Not long after, I came out of the bathroom, getting ready for the fight, while I tried not to think about how experienced Shelby was.I was fi
Hardin’s POV Frozen in sight, my eyes locked on the horrifying sight of Freda crumpling to the ground, crimson staining her clothes as blood gushed from her stomach. Despite the urgency of my men rushing to her aid, I stood rooted to the spot, an invisible force holding me in place as if time had come to a stop. It felt as though the very foundation of my world was crumbling before my eyes, a sense of helplessness washing over me like a tidal wave.I tilted my head in the direction of Shelby who wasn't feeling remorseful for what she did. The audacity of her actions left me reeling, disbelief mingling with a rising tide of fury that threatened to consume me whole. As the red haze of anger clouded my vision, instinct took over, primal and unyielding. Without a second thought, my hand moved on its own accord, reaching for the familiar weight of my gun. The cold metal pressed against my palm.In that fleeting moment of clarity amidst the chaos, I raised the weapon, my finger curling ar
Hardin’s POVEven when I was told that Shelby was gone, I didn't care because, at that moment, her absence meant nothing to me. The only thought that consumed my mind was of Freda. Is she safe? Is she okay? These questions echoed relentlessly in my mind, drowning out the news of Shelby's passing.“What should we do boss,” he asked again.“Bury, burn, or discard her..,.do whatever you want, just get the hell out of my sight” I said with a hint of frustration in my voice, it was clear that I wasn't in the mood for any nonsense, right now my main priority was Freda’s well-being.********“Is she a fine doctor?” I asked as soon as the doctor came out of the emergency room, it's been up to twenty-four hours and I haven't heard anything from them.“We are trying out best Hardin….but”“But…..what!” I asked, not sure I was ready to hear whatever he had to say.“It will take a miracle for her to make it….see the bullet cut too deep and we believe there are still little fragments of bullets ins
Hardin‘s POVI was overwhelmed with joy when the doctor shared the news, a rush of emotions flooding through me like a tidal wave. I had never experienced such profound happiness before, a sense of relief washing over me like a warm embrace. It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, a burden I had carried for days finally lifted.“Thank you so much doctor…you don't know how happy this made me” “With the act, you put up eight days ago… I know how much it means to you” “Can I see her doctor?” I asked hoping he would say yes.“She needs rest Hardin…but I can give you a few minutes with her” the doctor replied.Following the doctor, my heart raced in my chest, the anticipation almost too much to bear. As we entered the room, the sight of Freda lying on the bed, surrounded by numerous drips and monitors, filled me with a mix of emotions. Her presence, both fragile and resilient, tugged at my heartstrings…“Freda!” I called out her name and when her eyes met mine, a spark of
Hardin's POV"Hardin, what took you so long to pick up the phone?" I hesitated for a moment, knowing it was Martins on the line. I wasn't in the mood for a conversation, especially not now. Reluctantly, I answered, my frown evident even before I said a word."Hello?" I said, my voice tinged with irritation."We have been trying to reach you, but your assistant kept saying you are busy" Martins' voice came through the line, annoyingly loud, completely out of sync with my current mood. Each word he spoke felt like a jab, irritating me more with every syllable. I struggled to maintain my composure, trying to listen to what he had to say."You've reached me now Martins, now what do you want?" I asked going straight to the point."We heard about what happened Hardin just in case you don't know" His words seemed to echo in my mind, each one grating on my nerves. I could feel my anger rising, and frustration bubbling beneath the surface."So?" I replied, Despite my annoyance, I forced myself
Hardin's POVThe rush back to the hospital was like a race against time. Every minute that passed felt like an eternity, the worry gnawing at me from within. I couldn't bear the thought of being away from Freda, especially in her time of need. Those business partners had no right to keep me from her side, but duty called before I could return to her.Pulling up to the hospital, I practically leaped out of the car, my heart pounding with a mix of fear and determination. The corridors seemed endless as I hurried towards Freda's room, each step echoing my urgency to be by her side once more."Hardin you can't_""Oh please doctor not now," I said as I walked past the doctor.The moment I pushed open the door to Freda's room, my eyes fell upon her lying on the bed, a sight that filled me with both relief and joy. The absence of the medical equipment that had surrounded her before was a welcome change, a sign of her improving health. Her face, once clouded with worry, now lit up with a smil