MASSILO P.O.V
I went into the office and found Mr Denice staring at the view of building rooftops through the window close to his cupboard. "Mr Massilo, what brought you here? Are you still on the case about Sua?"
"I actually want to know how far you've gone about the location" I sat over a couch,waiting impatiently for his attention, "I must find her before it's too late."
"Her last location was Kentucky and we could not find anymore clues there,I think we should close the case,we've been investigating for months and could not find a solid evidence of her existence"
"Do you mean she's dead?" My voice roared with anger and shut him a stern look just before saying, "Where are the progress??"
"Well...they are right in this...." He paused and went to open his laptop on his table,taking few minutes to go into some codes just to get access to a site as he gasped in surprise while typing nonstop until the laptop began to beep which grew my uneasiness.
"What's wrong?" I asked,getting up and approached him when he showed me a GPS and I noticed something red bleeping at the center of Kentucky. "I think that is her location,but I thought you couldn't track down her phone."
"That was too easy,there's something fishy about it,"
"It's none of my business,all I need is for you to bring me Sua"
"Alright!"
"I can't wait to meet her again" I said with a smile before leaving his office and headed back to the garage.
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Going into the house,i met Michelle yelling at Mrs Angeles out of anger while the maids fell on their knees,trembling with fear,tears could be seen flowing down Mrs Angeles cheeks,already at the brink of breaking down as Michelle kept ranting about someone familiar.I had the urge to ignore them,but my instinct told me not to and i walked up to them with a cold gaze. "what's going on?"
"You're asking..?" she smirked angrily,turning to face me when she folded her arms, "You knew for so long and you didn't tell"
"what?"
"The new cook was a fake.What if she was sent to get rid of us or get information.She has no background data,her identity was deleted"
"what! so...how does that have to do with Angeles?" I questioned and concealed my feelings behind the frown.
"Does that mean she's working for those murderers"
"Exactly!! And I found out that Mrs Angeles is also on her side,they are together"
"But you have no proof"
"Massilo!! You can't trust them" Her frustration grew,rapidly fading into anger just when a phone chimed in which was from Mrs Angeles pocket and Michelle snatched the phone before answering the call with high expectancy of hearing the truth.
"What? She's at the hospital.Oh
what a perfect timing" My instinct
was wrong,I should have just walked
away. "Thanks" The call ended and
Michelle grinned like she was controlled to do so,giving me the look that said;
I shall make sure I expose her
true identity.
She gave Mrs Angeles back her phone, already rushing down to the garage while I ran after her.
"I'm sure she is a murderer, and I shall
find out everything and take her to jail no matter what it takes"
"Michelle" I called,but she took the bright blue Bugatti Chiron and i had to shuffle into mine just to follow her closely.Her car came to a stop right in front of Damel Hospital.I alighted really quick immediately she went into the building.I don't know why I'm concern about the new cook,but I would like to confirm if I'm actually falling for her or it's just pity.
I entered the elevator as soon as Michelle took the escalator going to the upper floor even if I knew nothing about where she was heading.We bumped into each other at the ER when a doctor came out.
"You must be the patient's guardian,right?"
"Yes,doctor.How is she?" She asked sarcastically,hoping the new cook was dead.
"Hello...I'm sorry to say this,but we tried our best to..."
"Is she dead?" A smile came over her, getting eager to hear the news and I had to mutter beneath my voice. "Watch what you say,anyone might misunderstand you"
"We were not able to restore her sight because of the great damage it has caused.We found out that she has astigmatism and it's already at the last stage,i'm afraid there's nothing we can do to help,you have to let her rest for a while."
"So she's blind?" Curiousness took over her as she brushed her hands through her hair and leaned against the wall.
"You knew about this and you still went ahead to let her work for you,what if she creates a big problem for us?"
"I shall take full responsibility for everything,you don't have to take it so serious" I replied when the doctor walked away.
"This is so unlike you,you have never done this kind of help to anyone,should it be...." She paused just to fold her arms,looking suspicious.
"You've fallen in love with her.... I can see the love in your eyes, but why her? she's just a low underclass lady,the company's sales asset is dropping and you need a companion with no lack"
"I never said I love her and besides,love is for suckers,I don't engage myself in those unruly bondage"
"But you've changed so much,your expression is different ever since she started working for you" Her phone rang and she went away to pick the call, leaving me worried for no reason.I hope she doesn't cause anymore trouble so I can have the chance to find out her identity.
BRIANN P.O.V
Waking up from the pungent smell of drugs and sanitizer, I stretched my hands to take my phone by the bedside and i noticed an incoming call which was Mrs Angeles.
"I hope she doesn't get too mad at me,I caused another problem" I muttered before answering the phone call with tears in my eyes. "I'm so sorry.."
"Save that for later.Where are you right now?" She asked urgently.
"I'm at Damel hospital,what's wrong?"
"Do not let the Mason see you.Your identity has been exposed,they found out that you are not the real cook and they would find every means to put you in jail,leave that place this instant"
"But I can't..I was just given treatment, and I'm not feeling too well"
"please do it for my sake,leave there now.Do you want me to keep going into debt because of you?"
"Not at all.So does that mean I won't be working for the Massilo anymore?" I sighed deeply.
"I don't know yet,but right now, you must leave"
"The doctor told me about my near-sightedness and I think...I would need the glasses in no time because it's as if everything is two,my sight is getting worse"
I could hear her weeping while i jumped out of bed,detached the drip from my arms and sneaked toward the door just as i peeped through the small opening.I found Massilo with few men at the entrance except Michelle who was on a call at a far distance and i had to wait till they all left. I went out as quick as i could,passing different doors while i ran down to the elevator.
But then,i met Michelle and her bodyguards inside as soon as its door opened,my jaw dropped out of shock,taking few steps backward as she uttered in a haste.
"Get her!" I decided to take another route to the first floor,trying to think of a quicker way to get rid of those men running after me while i stumbled,hitting things along the way.
My legs were moving really fast,not minding if i might bump into anything before me,they were chasing me around from so much hide out, crashing into the things i threw at them.
I was never ready for this kind of action,i mean,it was one thing to watch men chasing after someone on TV,but it was a whole different ball game when you're in the middle of it.My body was agile like a flash and i felt like i was in a scene from the Marvel movie,i had to give it to those men,they were a real pro,they managed to catch me just the right spot to make me come to a stop.
I almost gave up,but then i remembered that they just wanted me to go to jail,so maybe not.The worst part about the whole thing was that i was too weak to escape while my heart kept beating fast,unable to control.I mean,come on,couldn't they have waited until at least a moment to catch my breath? Now i have lost so much energy to take another turn of race and i might spend another time at the hospital because of the early stress.But on the bright side,at least i won't pay for the bills. And the best part? Mrs Angeles won't have anything to worry about if i go to jail.
"A fraudster!" I heard Michelle's voice from the counter as I was taken away. "I shall make sure you get punished,take her out."
Two ladies in police uniforms came to take me into the car parked right in front of the building and I was forced to go in.
Massilo P.O.V
My mind was occupied with Sua,unaware of the things that might befall me as the car went at high speed,it was quick to sway me into deep thoughts,remembering how dad forced me into marriage and that led to Sua's death,if only I knew about mom,Sua would not have been dead,it was all my fault.I wiped off the tears dangling at my lashes and suddenly harbored back to the day I first set my eyes on her.
FLASHBACK:
Immediately I heard the Adriènno arrival, I bounded down the stairs,heading down to the kitchen,but Mom stopped me with a hard tug. "Are you truly marrying one of Adriènno's daughter? Why can't you condemn your dad's decision"
"Marriage is a business contract and i would like to use the Adrienno for the company's growth.It was dad's decision,but now i understand the reason, Damel investment need support at the medical section and we can only get that from the Adriènno which requires marriage with their daughter in exchange of greater help" I jabbered,holding her hand.
"But i don't like the idea,why can't it be someone else"
"I don't know why you don't want me to get married,but i hope it isn't about you and dad's fight"
"I just don't have a good feeling about the Adrienno's family" She responded,pulling away from my tight grip before going to the entrance and i went into the kitchen to take a bottle of water,leaving the bottle empty as i drank and later left for the dinning,my eyes met a lady so mysterious as she walked into the room like a secret only the rich could afford to tell.
Her brunette hair was a waterfall of silk cascading down her back, catching the light with every graceful step she took.It framed her face perfectly,her cheekbones sharp,lips was like a subtle gloss of rose,and her eyes was the color of warm honey, edged with just the right touch of mystery.Her skin glowed with the soft warmth of luxury,effortlessly flawless and kissed by gold.
Draped in a figure-hugging designer dress,she looked like elegance made flesh.Every detail,her diamond-studded earrings,the delicate watch peeking from her sleeve,even the scent she wore whispered of money,taste,and exclusivity. She didn't need to speak to own the room,her aura did it for her.Heads turned not just in admiration but in quiet surprise.
She wasn't just beautiful,she was untouchably expensive,like something behind glass,meant to be seen,desired,but never reached.She was in white suit miniskirt and baby pink singlet that was covered with jacket and i went to sit opposite her,smiling at the beautiful look on her.
She had just settled into her seat at the long,polished dining table when the air shifted,but unmistakable.The soft click of heels against marble drew my head,and then she walked in.
Her sister,Briann.
They looked so alike,it was almost haunting,same sculpted cheekbones,same almond-shaped eyes and elegant jawline like reflections of each other carved from the same mold of beauty.But where she had rich brunette hair that fell in soft waves over her shoulders. Briann's hair was darker,almost black,like the midnight sky with a cool,lustrous sheen that made her seem even more polished,more rare.
She was dressed in a deep emerald gown that clung like it had been made only for her, the fabric shimmering faintly with each breath she took.Diamond studs winked at her ears and her skin had the kind of glow that whispered of private skincare experts and silk pillowcases.There was nothing loud about her appearance,just quiet, effortless luxury,the kind that needed no introduction.
As she glided toward the table,poised and slow like she owned not just the room but the world beyond it.I felt a quiet shift in myself.It wasn't love.It was the awe of watching someone so alike...look so untouchably expensive.
"Massilo,this is my daughter,Sua" Mrs Adriènno introduced and i got up to stretch my hand forward for an handshake as she took it in,giving mom an unusual gaze.
END OF FLASHBACK.