LucyI woke up to a bout of headache threatening to pound my brain into oblivion. My eyes adjusted to the lights. My gaze fell on a blurry figure. I shook my head to clear my vision but instantly regretted it. The armies in my head were determined to fight to the end.It was Armando. He sat quietly staring at me. To be honest, it was more of a glare.“What happened?” I asked, massaging both my temples gently.“You didn’t listen, that’s what happened.” His response was calm but the anger beneath was barely concealed.“But I…”“But nothing Lucy? But nothing?” He cut me off sharply.I was left speechless. I winced in pain as the war in my head continued to progress quite ruthlessly.“Do you have aspirin?” I inquired when I could no longer endure the pain anymore.He opened his drawer, my eyes caught sight of the music box which immediately transported my memory back to that ambush.He threw a tablet at me, I caught it mid-air and peeled three from their capsules and threw them in my mout

Lucy“Maybe you should stay back and rest, Lucy, leave the doctor to me, I'll handle this personally.” Armando said like a suggestion but I somehow noted that he was giving me no room to make a choice.Well, he was in for a surprise because I was coming along no matter what. Ignoring him, I slid off the bed. I was still quite down but I would not let him know.“You look like you could throw up any moment from now or even worse trip and fall hard on your face.” He said staring at my face in observation.“Whatever you say, Armando, it won’t stop me from coming with you.” I walked to the mirror latched on one of the doors of wardrobe in the room.I steeled my spine and walked barefooted to the check myself out. I almost did fall flat on my face, I could not tell if he caught that almost humiliating moment.“I’ll get you something decent to wear.” He shook his head and walked out of the door.I studied my appearance and winced in self-pity. My poor body had been battered more than it had

ARMANDO“How’s she Dani?” I inquired standing at my garage, situated beside the luxuriously huge building, trying to decide which of my motorbikes to use.Danielle had come to meet me there. “She’s getting better. Just needs more sleep and rest.” She patted my shoulder. “You never really told me how you met her.”I shrugged, momentarily forgetting about bikes and going out to pay focus to her. “Just in the most unusual way possible.”“So, she’s like Tasha?” She asked.“No, she’s…wait, how do you know there’s a Tasha?” I quirked a puzzled brow.She merely laughed. “Hey, who’s your buddy again?”A puzzled smile spread my lips. “But I can't remember telling you about her.”“Not directly,but most times I'm always there when she calls. Well not always, mostly there. And she’s one clingy woman.” I walked out the garage into the garden taking small strolls with Danielle around my compound.“Forget about Tasha. It’s over, that's all in the past now.” A small frown etched my forehead.I ha

LucyFor two days Armando was absent. Not coming to see me. I knew he was very angry and these past two days had given me the opportunity to think and decide.I was wrong and I would apologize. I had realized that without him these past few days, I wouldn't have been able to survive without his help.My home was no longer safe, and he was right about that, he had done the right thing by helping me take the bags of money out of there.I waited for him. I was better now. I would wait, I had no idea when he would return but I would sit out here and wait.As soon as I saw the gate open, I stood and watched him drive in. "What are you doing out here?" He asked, surprised to find me outside after parking the car at the garage ."Waiting for you." I told him. "It's cold and your health...""I'm sorry." I cut him short. "I'm sorry for my attitude earlier. You've been nothing but helpful and kind. While all I've done is be a bitch.""Hey, it's okay. I'm not angry." He cupped both sides of m

Lucy“But why kill her when she could have easily applied and worked as an undercover?” This night could not get anymore strange and exhausting.My nice dinner plans with Armando had been ruined because of yet again another mystery that must be solved.“Because she knows there’s no vacancy. Our boss hires a specific number of workers and once he reaches the limit, he closes the room for vacancy.” Vikan patiently explained, still holding the dirty necklace.“Put that in a Ziplock and bring to me.” Armando ordered the guy. “And this phone too. I’ll take it to him myself.”“Yes boss.” The Vikan guy went to do as his boss had instructed.I watched Armando go pick up a key from a small shelf where he had keys to his vehicles hung.“Going somewhere?” I eyed him.“I’ll send in some men to come stay with you.” He closed the shelf.“First off, will you be going like that? You’re covered in the girl’s blood. Secondly, I’m going with you.” I ensured my tone was firm on the second statement.He m