✷TERRIBLE LIAR✷
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“Hello”
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Different wave of emotions washed over Cassius, he couldn’t picked the one he felt the most. He had never been this way. Speechless.

“My name Dylan” Dylan spoke again. This time Cassius let out a small smile, even though it didn’t last.

“And I’m Cassuis King. We’ll talk later, yeah? I need to speak with your mother” Cassius said and Dylan nodded slowly, releasing his mother’s fabric.

Cassius eyes met with Tatiana as he stood and without a word, he walked pass her.

Tatiana didn’t need to be told, she gave Jolene a look to take care of Dylan and followed Cassuis to the private parking lot, having no reporters in sight.

She watched him entered his car and she did the same. The car turned silence as she slam the door beside her.

Starting the engine, he drive away.

The air felt heavy, making it hard for Tatiana to breath. She knew he was angry, she saw that emotion in his eyes. His silence was ki||ing her, she needed to do something, say something, just to know what the man felt.

Apparently, he doesn’t seem to h@ťě Dylan, she saw the smile that flashed on his lips when Dylan introduced himself.

Stealing a glance of the man driving her to an unknown destination, Tatiana gathered up her courage and finally spoke.

“I’m sorry…”

“Don’t” He cut in, his voice deep lacing with anger. He added. “Don’t apologize, you’ll only make it worst”

Tatiana swallowed hard and remain quiet till the end of the ride. He took her to a private hospital, own by him. After discussing with the doctor, he took a ward where an unconscious middle aged woman laying on the large bed.

She had pipes connected to her hands, an oxygen mask on her face and a life supporting machine beeping steadily beside her.

Her face looked paled but she was clean, evident of being taken care of. Just with one look, Tatiana knew who this woman was. Cassuis mother.

Tatiana avert her gaze and looked at him. She couldn’t predict the emotion in his gaze.

“I never knew my father and I never bother asking. He wasn’t there for me and I’ve heard my mother begging him to come back. We were poor, wretched on the street like a living dead. People cursed at us whether we seek for help, but my mother would do anything just to keep me safe, warm and healthy.”

Tatiana looked back at the woman laying on the bed.

“She never showed her weak side, and focused on doing numerous jobs just to send me to school. After my graduation, I recieved a scholarship to study in my dream school which seems far away from home. I could still remember the sadness on her face that day I crossed our door and left.

Just with the thought of her suffering made me study, surpassing my mates. I found my place in the entertainment world, and unexpectedly made my dream come true. And when that happened, she had an accident. Shattered, I tried to find solace by having a nightstand with a woman.. but you showed up instead”

Tatiana eyes widened at his speech.

“That’s why I’m so mad at you little Rebel” His voice dripped with so much anger as he utter.

“I wanted to tell you tonight. I had come to the hall solely to tell you–”

“Five years you had my son, woman, and I had no idea. I could destroy you for this” He turned to her, his gaze piercing like a dagger.

“This is my wish either. I didn’t do any of this on purpose. I didn’t have a choice Mr. King and never wanted this to end this way. I found my fiancee cheating right on my wedding, he humiliated me and I had to leave the country just go avoid my father’s wrath. I found out I was pregnant but I didn’t know who the man could be. I was scared okay, especially after hearing the fact that you are engaged. I didn’t want to be a burden and you have every right to h@ťě me but please be good to Dylan.. please” Her eyes welled up.

“Don’t punish Dylan on my account, please” She added.

Cassius stayed quiet, his eyes remain fixed on her, his expression unreadable.
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That night, Tatiana returned home. She found Catelyn and Jolene waiting. Dylan was asleep already.

“Tatie” Catelyn approached her with a worried look, Jolene did the same.

“I’ve talked to him and he wish to get to know Dylan better” Tatiana responded but they didn’t seem satisfy by her reply, noticing her long look. “I need to rest, goodnight”

She went straight to Dylan’s room. His calm innocent face soothened her heart a little.

She laid beside him and whispered. “I’m sorry”

As if sensing her presence, Dylan wrapped his tiny arm around her waist without waking up. A tear fell from Tatiana eyes as she kissed his hair. She recalled Cassuis’s words.
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“Dylan would stay with me in my mansion, I’ve made arrangements for him and he’ll have everything he needs. I’ll let you know when you can visit him of course, but I’ll be his primary caregiver from now on..”

Tatiana shook head, her voice trembled. “Dylan.. needs me”

He remain cold. “I know. He needs me to as his father too, you’ve deprived that right for five years and you had many chances to spill out the truth but you didn’t…”

“This isn’t my fault…”

“Don’t argue Tatiana, you’ll bring him tomorrow morning. You don’t need to bring his luggage, just him. I’ll ask my men to pick you up.” He declared, his voice leaving no room for argument.
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Tatiana shut her eyes close, tears still streaming down her face. She hugged Dylan closer, careful enough not to wake him up.

The weight of her reality crashed down on her, she has no power to say no to his request. She knew has no right to. The good thing was, she would see Dylan again as he had promised.

But the thought of being separated from her boy, was unbearable.

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The next morning, Tatiana woke up due to the knock on the door. Dylan was still asleep in her arms.

She opened the door and found Catelyn staring at her with a frown.

“There’s a man downstairs asking for Dylan. Don’t tell me he wants to take him away…”

“It’s just for a while” Tatiana said in a raspy voice. She can’t believe he was here already.

“Tatie, maybe I should talk to him”

“He made his decision already. I’ll get Dylan prepared” Tatiana said and close the door. She took a deep breath and found Dylan rubbing his eyes as he wakes.

“Good morning mother” He greeted in his tiny voice and Tatiana approached to give him a morning kiss.

“Good morning, sweetie. I’ll be taking you to your father today. Be a good boy” He informed and the boy eyes widened in excitement.

“Really?!” He exclaimed and hugged her arm.

After a while, Tatiana and Dylan got ready. Dylan had an exciting look on his face while Tatiana had the opposite, even though she tried to hide it.

Catelyn nervously smiled as she watch them leave. Dylan waved at her and she did the same. Tatiana gave a look as if telling her everything would be alright.

She knew Cassuis won’t hurt Dylan.

In an hour, the car drove into a magnificent estate surrounded by lavish garden. The large gates opened, and the car proceeded the driveway, stopping in front of the entrance.

Tatiana breath halt at the grand imposing building screaming wealth.

“Wow! This place is awesome!” Dylan exclaimed, gazing up at the mansion.

Tatiana forced a smile. The place was indeed beautiful and she hadn’t seen such a beautiful structure before. She heard talks that Cassuis King owning the best building one had ever seen, and it turned out to be right.

As they walked in, Tatiana thought she had seen beautiful places before but she was wrong, they were all like mouse compare to this.

This place was a testimony of how rich Cassius is, just imagine the cost of maintaining this place! It was beyond what she had imagined.

“Please wait here, Miss. I’ll inform master that you’re here” A middle aged man, the butler politely spoke. His voice breaking her state of disbelief.

Dylan mouth remain opened in awe. “Father lives here? It’s so big, my eyes might fall” His tiny voice barely audible.

Tatiana chuckled, and spot Cassuis descending from the large stairs. This would be the first time seeing seeing him on his home cloth. He was putting on a simple T shirt and loose pant, his jet-black hair messy, and it seems he just woke up.

f-__-k! How could this man be so hot.

The frown in his face loosen spotting them, Tatiana heart skipped a beat when he ran his finger through his jet-black hair trying to straighten it up.

“Good morning, Mr. King” Tatiana greeted, trying to keep her voice steady.

“How was your night?”

Her night? Did he asked this question on purpose? Her night was terrible as her mind rilled with the reality of being separated from Dylan for a few days. She can’t even stand not sighting him for a day.

It was a torture.

“It was good” She lied and could swore she saw a small smirk on his face.

He crouch before Dylan with a smile. “Hey Little man, let’s introduce ourselves, shall we? I’m Cassuis King, your father”

“I’m Dylan, and I’m cute”

Cassius grin widened, showing his white teeth. “You’ll be staying here from now henceforth, do you like this place, Dylan?”

“I love it” He replied. “Is mommy staying here too?”

Cassius looked up to Tatiana. “Just you, but she’ll visit and you’ll get to spend time with her, whenever you want”

Dylan looked up to his mother as if asking for approval.

“Spend time with your father darling, I’m not running away. This is what you’ve wanted right?”

“What about you?”

“I’m fine”

As if that was what he wanted to hear, Dylan’s smile returned. He looked back at Cassius.

“Alright, father” Dylan agreed with a small nod. Hearing the word, Father, Tatiana grin at his son’s happiness. She was glad Cassuis like the boy.

“Mr. Leo, take the little man to his room and make sure to change wh@ťěver he doesn’t want”

The butler took Dylan from Tatiana head upstairs. Tatiana eyes never left him until he was out of sight.

“He’s in good hands” Cassius words brought back her attention.

“I’ll be leaving” Tatiana muttered without meeting his gaze and turned to leave. She knew if she stay longer, she’ll might cry.

One of the guard drove her back to her apartment and as she got in, she felt the emptiness of the room, drowning her.

It was weekend, a day she spend her time with Dylan. Now, she needs distraction to stop her from going nuts.

Jolene’s call came in at that moment and she picked it up.

“Mason is on the move. He is holding a press this evening to explain himself, just as you predicted”

Great! Mason, the best @$$h0le to pour her anger on Maya will be waking up from her surgery soon, she need to destroy Mason completely, that would be like a gift to her.

After discussing her plan with Jolene she ended the call and pour herself a glass of wine.

Something she loves doing while planning her scheme.
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The press held by 6pm, reporters gathered, swarming around the grand hall with their cameras fluttering every second.

Mason Jones was quite influencive, a man with millions of fans. Fans who loves him to the core, so Maya’s video had caused a huge Chaos

Even the police interfered. If Mason doesn’t have a suitable explanation and evidence then he’ll be arrested.

Mason stood before the reporters with a straight face.

“Hello everyone…” He started and the reporters stayed silent. “My name is Mason Jones and I’ve invited you all to explain the situation. I know many of you have seen the video my wife did days ago and the truth is..” Mason paused taking a deep breath, his expression saddened.

“My wife Maya, had been suffering from a mental illness” The reporters eyes widened as they whispered among each other. “This had been like this for a long time and I’ve spent a lot of money to treat her but no avail. Once her sickness strikes, she hit herself on different part, it hurt seeing her that way. Once she back to her senses, I shower her with love and buy her things…”

“That doesn’t make sense!” One of the reporters yelled. “She seems mentally well when she made the video, your voice was clear when she called you. Can you explain that?”

“That wasn’t me, it was voice phishing” Mason quickly replied. “Why would I hit my wife? I’m a man of honor that’s why everyone loves me. I cherish my wife so much. About what she did in the video, I guess I’ll have to spill out the truth. Recently, we are being thr_@tened. An anonymous underground figure who is Jealous of my marriage kidnapped my wife and thr_@tened her to do that…”

Tatiana who was watching the press record in her car with Jolene, shook her head.

“He’s so bad at Lying” Jolene scoffed.

“Enough of the bastard spitting nonsense, release the attack”

“On it”

The reporters wasn’t satisfied with Mason’s words so Mason showed them a video of himself and Maya, the date was a week before the video was released. It was nice video of Maya and Mason enjoying themselves as they prepare breakfast.

The screen flickered and the video was replaced by another.

Before Stacy left Mason’s room that night, she had installed five small camera’s to the room.

So it showed how he had searched the room for the money and made a call with Maya, the video was clear, same with the voice. After realizing he was only live, he ordered his assistant numerous times and smashed his phone. The video ended afterward.

Tatiana smirked watching the blood on Mason’s drying up. That wasn’t all what she had prepared.

“How many of them did we gather?” Tatiana asked Jolene.

“Close to hundred. I hope he doesn’t die before the police gets here” Jolene sighed.

Mason managed to escape the hall through the back before the reporters could swallow him. He was bad at handling something like this and Nathan, the only person he can run to, refused to help him.

Immediately he got out with his assistant, he frowned when he found numerous women waiting with different home weapons.

Fry pan, turning stick, metal large spoon, can, broom and many more.

The Woman in front looks like a man, all muscled up. A tooth pick dangled at the side of her lips as she asked Mason with a glare.

“You’re the woman beater, ain’t ya?”

Mason knew this was a dead end so he tried to run but the woman reached him and pulled him into their mist. Mason’s assistant widened and immediately ran.

Never in his life had Mason seen stars. The first hit was a fry pan colliding with his head. He fell to the floor, getting the beating of his life.

One of the women bought a dog with her, and it went straight in between Mason’s legs.

Its hideous fangs dive straight to his Ďïčk.

“Arghhh!!!!!!!!!” Mason scream pierced the air sharply.

Tatiana who saw this chuckled and muttered sarcastically “Ouch”

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