The next morning, I woke up and saw the ongoing preparation of Riya's' engagement, speak of the devil, she hisses the moment she took a glance at me. Drama queen!.
Elena was a lot pleased about the whole celebration, whereas the lady who is supposed to be her daughter wasn't, Riya for some reason tried earlier to back down from the alliance.
(8:00pm)
The subsequent day, precisely eight in the evening, the whole Mansion was filled with lots of guests who veered in and out with gifts.
I watched by the side and saw the whole family smiled and welcomed everyone in, in the eyes of the society, they were one happy family but behind, all danced in shadow.
A call came through my phone, as I rushed upstairs to answer it, I walked past Riya's room and caught her crying alone, I know it was my business, I just cannot stand seeing tears in her eyes, and before you thi
I had no idea what pushed me to help her, I veered the press attention over to me and specifically made it clear that Elena had no hand in the disappearance of David, Riya's fiance."Thank you so much, today you did what no one else could, you have earned my trust!"A weak smile smudge on my face, and gosh it's felt good finally getting the trust of the person you hate, even the Bible says, keep her friend close and your enemies closer than ever.I got into my room, and saw Riya waiting Inside for my return, "really? What are you doing in my room Riya? Haven't you heard of privacy?".Immediately the glitter in her eyes and the angelic mood she wore vanished into thin air, as usual, she banters words with me."Urgh! I am not in the mood Riya! Just tell me why you are here?" I frowned flinging my shirt off my body."Eww! She turns her back, shying away from me, "what are y
Have you gone mad?" I snapped her daydreaming, earning her attention. Tody Riya was acting very strange or maybe she's possessed by an evil spirit because it's unlike her to do such a thing."Oops sorry, Salem? I was only trying to thank you for your help the other day?" She smiles warmly at me."Your welcome Riya and now you can go home!".I tried ushering her to the door but as stubborn as a mule, she pulled back and asked me a question. "Do you want to go for a long drive with me? Please don't say no Salem! It will mean a lot to me.".Gloomy was the look she had on, her eyes felt like she was about crying and I disliked such, "fine, I'll come with you!" I accepted her proposal after being emotionally blackmailed into accepting it.I dragged my coat as we both walked out of the building, Elena took notice of us from her office and shoots a smile on her face.Quietly we drove
One month laterEverything seems to be going my way, little by little, bit by bit, Elena's trust kept growing, she will always ask for my option before doing anything, if only she knew who she gave her trust too."Good morning Salam"I veered back to see Elena in my room, I wonder if she needed another piece of advice from me."Good morning Aunt!" I said with a warm smile.I took notice of something strange in her behavior, she fills up the space between us and asked me a question, and I quote, "if I tell you to do something for me, will you?" She says idling for my response.I had no idea what duties she wants from me, but I gave in to her demands eventually, "yes ma'am, how may I be of help?" Iasked.Elena brought out a sealed envelope, Inside was a check of one million dollars, "I don't understand ma'am" I hoisted up my head looking confu
The moment I got home, I rushed in and saw the person, I wanted to speak with so badly."How can you be so wicked? Mom".Elena veered back in shock the moment she heard my voice."What did you just call me?" She asked as the rest of the family looked at us."I called you mom, have you forgotten? That very day, the same spot you killed everyone, my father, my uncle, and my nanny, the only woman that gave me love".Taking heed of the truth, Elena gasped out in disbelief, she couldn't believe her son would be alive, after being tossed off the cliff."Impossible, I looked and searched for your body, no you cannot be my son!".In her moment of shock, I pulled out a gun in my hand, and pointed it to her, "what! Don't I look like my father, and guess what! You are the most shitty mom ever and I pray you to rot in hell!".(The gun goes off
Elena quietly watched and noted how concerned I was about Riya, she wears a weak smile, when the ambulance came home and carried Riya to the hospital, yet she kept a watch on me.(Saint Paul's 🏥 hospital)It's been an hour, however, the doctor hasn't come out of the emergency room, actually, the last time I prayed was the day I asked God to help me and get my mom exposed, now I pray that nothing happens to Riya, I might not say this much, but I have learned to care about her, don't ask! Because I do not know if it's love or out of obligation.(The door opens up attaining our attention)"Doctor! Is Riya okay"I swopped in before Elena could ask, the doctor shook his head and a cloud of relief hovered around us the moment we took heed of his words.Elena walks closer and placed her hand on my shoulders, veering my attention to her."
I don't think, it's a coincidence seeing her at home, now that her real identity has been revealed to me! But I needed to know the real reason she craved to talk with me."Talk about what? What is it?" I asked once more, noting the weak smile she had on."About a common enemy, we both share! She muttered back to me donning a devilish smile on her face.It seems like she's trying to make me understand something or rather she's just trying to spark curiosity, in which way, I still have to play the clueless game with her."Methane drew! I don't understand what you mean by a common enemy! I don't have an enemy and I don't wish to have one".She shoots me a serious look, moves towards my direction, and blabs out to me."Don't you dare play the am so dumb game with me! I know that your real name is Andres Khan, son to Liam and Elena Khan"?(S
I knew that refusing Riya would be turning the happy smile she had on, into a sad one."Fine, let's go!".We walked to the dance floor, as I pulled her close to me, she runs her hands on mine and places my other hand on her waist, for a girl who claims to be innocent, she knew what she was doing.We danced alongside other guests there, Elena turned her eyes and saw us dancing, surprised she wears a smile after seeing us.While we danced, methane signaled me from the audience, I attempted to pull my hands away rather Riya withheld them." Riya, I have something urgent to do right now, please let go of me".I asked but still, she kept on holding onto me, when shortly there was a power cut, the whole mansion was covered in total darkness, I wandered my eyes away and noticed that there was only a power cut here alone, something isn't just right.(A gun
Immediately I ran out of words, what can I say, Riya loves the same woman who took her happiness away and that of her own son, decerning the sad look on her face, I had no choice but to tell her the words she needed to hear from me."She will be fine, your mom is a strong woman and I am certain nothing will happen to her".As comforting as that might sound like, I just hope the foolish mistake of methane doesn't get me exposed as well.(At the hospital)After a while, Riya and I scrambled into the hospital, the whole family members were there, waiting for the doctor's report, hours passed yet the doctor was still in, and an anxious Riya was this close to barging inside the emergence room, luckily the doctor decides to come and meet us." Doctor, how's my mom?"Riya walked closer, anxiously awaiting his reply.The doctor soars his eyes around before proceeding with his sta