Episode 10.
Master Klaus was having a drink in his room when one of his boys came in, bearing goodnews.
“We’ve gotten the girl, Master” he said and Klaus’ cheeks got heated up instantly.
“Perfect” he mumbled and poured himself some more drink.
“Where’s she?”
“She’s in the empty room – still asleep”
“Good job. When she’s awake, you let me know”.
“Yes Master”.
And the guard bowed and left.
Klaus chuckled and drank from his glass, feeling so delighted with himself.
Shortly, the door opened and Madagascar walked in.
Madagascar- one of his trusted boys and the same person that had helped him with the arrow on Khalid. Tho, it didn’t work out.
“Madagascar” he beamed. “I’ve heard the good news. Octavia’s in our custody”
“Yes” Madagascar’s voice was gruff.
Well, he was always a grumpy man.
“But are you sure you can achieve what you want with her? I mean…why would Khalid ever want to make such sacrifice for her?”
“We can’t know for sure, Madagascar. But we just have to give it a try. Khalid has stood up twice for that lady. So, I’m pretty sure…”
“Simply because she’s causing a rift between two friends doesn’t mean he’s in love with her or anything. For all we know, Khalid might have a different reason for going against Zack. But taking such sacrifice for her, I doubt it, Klaus. I doubt it”.
“Well, I see no harm in trying, Madagascar” Klaus shrugged.
“If I tell Khalid and he agrees, fine. If I tell him and he doesn’t, fine still. I don’t lose anything. Or do you have a problem with this whole plan?”
“You should know I’ll never have a problem with anything you do. Let’s give it a try like you said” Madagascar bowed and left.
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Leo knocked on the door and when Khalid ushered him in, he opened the door and went in.
“You sent for me,Master” he said with a slight bow and Khalid turned away from the window to look at him.
“You’re still in charge of Octavia’s training, right?” He asked and Leo nodded.
“She said she’s sick. Are you aware of that?”
“Actually…yes, Master. It’s been making her skip sections for some days now”.
“And what is wrong with her? Do you have any idea?” Khalid asked.
“No, I don’t”.
“For real? Your trainee has been sick for days and you don’t even know what’s wrong with her?”
“I’m sorry Master, but it actually seemed to be fever I’ve been giving some herbs to her, hoping she’d get better”.
Khalid scoffed and turned around to face the window.
“I want you to conduct a test on her and give me results before the end of today” he stated calmly.
“Do you understand?”.
“Perfectly, Master. I’ll do just that” Leo bowed and was about leaving when the door opened abruptly with Santa barging.
“Master Khalid” he called hastily. “We just received some news. Octavia’s been kidnapped”.
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Octavia’s hands were chained, her legs tied as well in such a way she was unable to move from the floor.
She looked around, the entire place looking so unfamiliar to her. Where the hell was she? And those boys…who were they?
Oh God.
Her back ached a bit. What do they want with her, huh? Why was she here?
She thought of screaming but felt it wasn’t a good idea. And shortly, the door opened to a guy walking in. Then, another. And finally, Master Klaus.
“Hah!” She gasped in shock.
Klaus??? Master Klaus? Good lord!!
He was behind this?
“Octavia” his eyes grinned as he walked closer to her.
Octavia was simply speechless.
Klaus chuckled and was pleased at her surprise.
“Hope you’re having a great time here?” He asked as he squatted in front of her.
Octavia was still unable to say a word as she was overly shocked.
She couldn’t believe he still hadn’t let go of her and was still in for vengeance.
“I know what you must be thinking” he said. “I know you must think I brought you here for revenge. But you’re totally wrong, Octavia. Totally wrong, because you’re here for an entirely different purpose”.
He paused and got hold of her jaws, holding it roughly.
“I’ll be having my revenge in a sweet way” he added and let go of her jaw.
Octavia flinched a little.
“What do you want?’ she asked with furrowed brows and he smirked and got hold of her hair, yanking it hard.
“Agh” Octavia gave a slight groan.
“You don’t get to ask me questions, young lady. Do you understand?” He gritted and she nodded painfully.
Then, he released her hair and stood up.
“But, anyway, you’ll get to know soon enough” he added and left
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“How did it happen?” Khalid asked as he stood with his boys in the room.
“According to Mica, they were on their way to the hospital when a van pulled over and grabbed Octavia” Santa replied and for a long time, Khalid didn’t say a word.
He turned around and faced the window, his hands crossed behind him.
The hospital again – he thought.
He didn’t want to think about it – the bile he was beginning to feel. No, he didn’t.
“Do we know who’s behind this?” He asked without turning around.
“Not yet, Master. Mica said the men were putting on masks” another replied.
“And where’s Mica?”
“She’s receiving treatments from Leo”.
A short silence.
“As soon as she’s done, bring her to me”. He instructed.
“Yes, Master”.
A sound interrupted the moment and Khalid looked to see it was his phone ringing.
One of the boys rushed to get it for him and when he checked the caller, he noticed it was Master Klaus.
Klaus?
He picked the call and walked out to the balcony.
“Hello, Khalid” Klaus beamed immediately, his voice reflecting his excitement – superiority.
“Klaus?” Khalid called in one word.
Could it be a coincidence?
“Hey; hope you’re fine?” He asked, but Khalid gave no response.
He was still trying to understand the intentions of his call.
“Khalid…”
“What is it?” He cut him off and Klaus chuckled.
“Anyway, I’m pretty sure Octavia’s absence must’ve been known to you. And I want you to know she’s under my possession”.
Khalid arched at his brows at the mention of that. He was motionless.
“She’s still safe for now Khalid, but in the next 12 hours, if you don’t do what I want, I might have to ki|| her”. Klaus said and a stunned silence stepped in.
Khalid’s eyes were fixed into space, his mind not having any intentions of saying a word.
Klaus was expecting him to say something, react – but he didn’t.
“What I want from you is very simple” he continued, anyway.
“Resign as one of the nominators for the next clan leader”.
To Be Continued… . . .