[KIMBERLY]I rolled on the wide bed with my hand touching around to see if I could feel his skin again, but everything faded when I opened my eyes and saw myself - alone - on the empty bed.I sighed and pulled the duvet away from my body.“Why is he this early in the morning?” I wondered as I stepped down from the bed.Last night, i had promised to make Ashley’s favorite and invite her father but it seems pleasure got the best of me.I sighed as I beeline to the bathroom when my phone vibrated on the table. It drew my attention.“Who could it be this morning?” I picked up my phone and slid it open only to see a message notification.[KIM002 Your new mission: Meet Mr. Jackson at the bridge by 9:35AM]I almost gasped in shock at the sight of the message.First, I had just ten minutes to prepare and leave the house. Secondly, he would have reminded me last night rather than taking me by surprise.Without hesitation, I dropped my phone on the bed and rushed into the bedroom.I guess I rea
[KIMBERLY]“What do you want? Ransom? Prestige? I can give you anything you want, just let me go!” I yelled at his smudged face.He tied my hands and legs, I was seated at the backseat unable to move my body.“Don’t worry, sweetheart. Your daddy will be here soon.” Unfortunately, he beat me in my own game.He knew I was trying to kill time and when I accidentally sold myself out, he caught me off guard.He claimed to have hacked Ashman’s top cyber computer which is quite awkward. I mean no one will be able to do that after seeing the top security and expert coder.Expect my thinking will be correct. He must be Ashman’s ex servant else he wouldn’t have been able to do that or was he just bluffing.I rolled my eyes away from him disdainfully. No doubt Ashman wouldn't notice my absence since he was busy, besides the system was hacked. It will be hard for him to come find me.“You know when daddy comes, you ain’t gonna leave here alive; right?” I broke the silence, staring at him with a
[ASHMAN]“My Lord.” Axel called my attention.I was taking out time to choose my outfit for the day.“What is it?” I turned to him.“I told you to prepare the car that we are about to leave, have you done that?” I raised a brow staring at him.“Yes, My Lord. I did that already.” He said steadily.“So, what next?” I returned my eyes to the wardrobe.The weather was a bit cold yet bright, it will be a nice day.I took out my black tuxedo suit and handed it over to him, he received it and placed it on the bed. I advanced to the tie shoe rack.“My Lord, an invitation came this morning.” He broke the silence a few minutes later.“An invitation?” I narrowed my gaze to him.“From who?” my mouth was rounded.“From Ordean Ville, Mr. Braxton to be precise.” He informed me as he took out an envelope from his suit pocket.“Braxton?” I was astonished as I collected the envelope and started opening it.I have known Braxton for so many years now, he hardly celebrates an event. What could be worth ce
[KIMBERLY]“Wedding?” I gasped in shock as Andrea spilled the news to me.Out of all Ashman’s friends, I never knew Mr. Braxton would choose to settle down in love. He was among the set of people who saw love as a crime and vowed never to have anything to do with it.How come he fell at the end?“Why tomorrow? I just got the memo.” I frowned at a spot in my bedroom.“Actually, Lord Ashman has been meaning to inform you but he has been busy with work. You have to be fast with every preparation.” she urged and I grumbled.“I hate doing things under pressure.” I sat on the bed.“If he really wanted to attend this wedding with me, he would have told me on time.” I complained.“Well, you won’t blame him.” she curled her lips.“First we need to go shopping to get a good dress that will fit the function, secondly we need to get a good gift for both couples and…” I was rambling with words, so fast and impatient when Andrea interrupted me.“Calm down, ma’am.” she began.“You don’t have to be s
[ANDREA]His hands rolled from my dry leg up to my thigh, sending chills up my spine. I couldn’t resist the feeling I was having at that moment. He grazed his finger on my cheek and I bit my lips, staring into his beautiful heart seductively.“Are you sure about this?” he whispered close to my earlobe and my eyes gradually closed in lust.Actually, I wasn’t so sure about this.The wedding party was going on and I found him impeccable and handsome today. I didn’t want to miss this chance of doing what had been hanging in my heart.I wanted to let myself free and love again, this time, he attracted my attention but I was reluctant.I didn’t want the past to replay again. What if he sacrifices his life for his master, as Amos did.In as much as I have developed feelings for him, in a short while. I was also afraid of getting hurt.“I.. I want this.” I nodded firmly, my leg was already hanging on his thigh with the other supporting me on the ground.He went over to my neck and started pla
[KIMBERLY]“Can’t you take your eyes off me? I’m not running away.” We were dancing in the middle of the hall, along with other couples. The calm west life music played in the background taking people’s memories off their sorrows.He constantly stared into my eyes as though he was in search of something.“I don’t want you to be snatched away.” he whispered close to my ear as my lips spread out in a wide smile.He was good at toying with my feelings.“It’s not like you won't tear them limp to limp until they are dead.” I laughed at the one that fit.“You know me well.” he smiled.Tonight, he was a bit friendly and cool unlike other days. Could it be that he was so happy for his friend’s success? I didn’t see him as one who would be committed to friendship.“I’m not seeing Axel around, he is always around you. What happened?” I raised a brow shortly after I was done scanning the hall.“And I’m not seeing your little favorite maid.” he teased and I laughed.“Actually, I called for her ea
[ASHMAN]Not just me, everyone saw it - how Drake was able to suppress my daughter’s beast from getting the best of her.Ashley fainted after the incident due to the fatigue that enveloped her when she realized herself. I instructed the servants to take her to her room and attend to her with extra care.“What was that for?” I asked Drake who was standing me with his hand holding the other, his face lowered to the ground.I was sitting on the armchair in the living room, waiting for him to give me at least an explanation.“This…” he started whilst trembling but I interrupted him.“When you are speaking with me, be fluent! I asked you a question, why did you do that to my daughter and who asked you?!” I fired at him in anger and he gritted his teeth looking furious before swaying his gaze away from me.“Miss. Ashley was in pain and I wanted to soothe her… the way I could.” he stuttered and I smirked.“Soothe her?” I shoot him a dirty look.“What’s this for, Ash? Drake saved our child, w
[KIMBERLY]We left Drake and Ashley under Mr. Harold and Andrea’s care while we traveled back to Ordean Ville with Axel.“Are you okay?” all through the ride, Ashman didn't say any word nor look at my face, neither did he pick the calls disturbing his phone.He looked worried, leaving me to wonder if he was annoyed by the fact that I subjected him to apologize to a minor or there was more to it than meets the eyes.He haven a sigh of relief as he turned to me.“I’m fine.” he admitted, which I obviously knew was a lie.“You don’t look like it, tell me, what’s bothering you?” I asked, staring at him anxiously.“If you are mad at the fact that I forced you into apologizing to Drake, I’m sorry.” I said softly in an impatient manner lowering my gaze.He smirked and held my hands, I faced him,“Actually, that’s not what I was thinking about.” he sighed.“The call came too abruptly and I’m bothered. I don’t know the reason for the call but I’m having a bad feeling about it.” he said, squeezi