LOVE & REVENGE - CHAPTER 26&27
🥀GUNSHOT/MISSING 🥀
Hailey closed for the day and was about heading home when someone pulled up infront of her and gestured her to enter. She had wanted to ignore him but changed her mind.
“Why are you always covering your face? Are you a bad person?” Hailey asked and the man chuckled
“What if I am a bad person?” He asked and Hailey rolled her eyes.
“By the way, you look cute tonight” he said and Hailey blushed.
“Are you blushing”
“Get your eyes checked” Hailey said and faced the window but the man didn’t move the car and she turned to face him. Their lips met accidentally and the time stopped moving as they stared into each other’s eyes.
They could both swear that they heard their loud heartbeats for each other.
The man cleared his throat and Hailey moved back.
“Why did you stand me up the other day? I asked you to meet up with me but you didn’t show up” he asked and Hailey looked down obviously embarrassed by the accidental kiss they shared.
“Come home with me” the man blurted and Hailey’s heartbeat increased by 1000 and she nodded positively without thinking and the man chuckled.
“You like me that much that you didn’t think twice before accepting my invite” he asked
“Should I just decline?” she asked with a soft glare.
“No princess” he said and Hailey blushed again.
Hailey picked up her phone and called Jayden telling him to go to bed because she won’t return that day.
The drive became silent as they both were in their own world.
Hailey kept staring at the man beside her nonstop.
“Take a picture. It will last long” the man said and Hailey scoffed.
The next thing she did was to take off the cap and his handsome face came to view.
DONALD !!!
“Why did you do that?” he asked.
“Its better this way. Now stop talking and drive” Hailey said smiling.
“You said you have a brother. When do I get to meet my brother in law?” Donald asked with a sly smile.
“Brother inlaw my foot. You will meet him but not now. He is still a child. I don’t want him to be corrupted” Hailey said and Donald chuckled.
“Like you follow him around”
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Alex came home and headed upstairs to his room after checking up on Cora who was discharged some days ago.
He passed by Gemini’s room and heard him laughing with Fiona and he smiled.
‘If only he could get to the cause of their problems and find his other child, then they will become a complete family. He wanted to raise his children together with Fiona. Tonight, he was going to show Fiona how their baby got missing that night and maybe he will completely erase every doubt she has for himself’ he thought and entered his room.
He went into the bathroom after stripping himself and allowed the cold shower to wet his body. Few minutes later he was done and headed to Fiona’s room but she wasn’t there. He went to Gemini’s room and she wasn’t there either.
He went downstairs to look for her but didn’t find her in the living room or kitchen.
Fear gripped him. He rushed to the securities outside but they said they didn’t see her.
He went back inside and wanted to call her but remembered that he don’t have her number. He sighed and dropped his phone.
‘where could she be’ he thought and the door opened at that moment.
Fiona stepped in dripping wet and his mouth opened on its own and refused to closed.
Fiona smiled secretly. She still have some effect on him and somehow it made her happy.
“Alex is everything okay?” Fiona asked and Alex cleared his throat awkwardly.
“Where are you coming from?” he asked looking away from her.
“I went to the pool. I was feeling hot” she replied and Alex nodded.
“When you change, come to my room. I have something to show you” he said and Fiona nodded and went upstairs.
Minutes later, Fiona went to Alex’s already dressed up. She knocked softly on the door and Alex ushered her in and closed the door behind her.
She walked to the bed and contemplated whether to sit down or not and Alex dragged her down to the bed and made her sit.
She started picking on her nails not knowing whether what he wanted to show her is it good or bad and she dare not ask.
Alex opened his phone and played the voice recording for her and she couldn’t believe her ears.
“That voice sounds so familiar. Like i’ve heard it somewhere” Fiona said at the verge of tears.
Alex proceeded to play the video for her and she burst into tears. The video just brought back memories she want to get rid of.
“Jay… Jayden??? She stuttered and Alex faced her.
“You know him? He asked and Fiona nodded.
“He is Hailey’s brother” She said and her eyes widened as if she remembered something.
She rushed out of Alex’s room and ran madly to her room forgetting for a moment that she was pregnant.
Alex ran after her. She got her phone and started dialing Hailey but she didn’t answer the phone after four consecutive rings.
She dialed Jayden and he didn’t pick up either and she increased her tears.
Alex held her trying to calm her down and at the same time figure out why she was so worked up.
“My mom said she will come back to L.A today and Hailey and his brother are staying in our house. My mom didn’t really like them and I don’t know why” Fiona said and tried calling Hailey again. She got same response.
Alex urged her to calm down and after many attempts, he succeeded in putting her to sleep and went away.
He went downstairs and picked his phone to call Donald but he didn’t answer. He called Kylan and he answered on the first ring. He explained the situation of things to him and dropped the call.
They must get Jayden out of that house at all cost. He is the only one who has a clue to what they were looking for.
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Donald arrived at his house with Hailey and they couldn’t take their eyes off each other.
Donald was particularly starting at Hailey’s lips. After their one night stand in San Francisco, he became addicted to her lips.
He still remember when Hailey was brought to his hotel room that night. She looked so innocent and scared and to crown it all she was a virgin.
When Donald enquired from her why she chose to do that, she explained about her mother’s health and Donald was touched.
After that night, Donald knew he was stuck with her. There was something that was drawing him close to this girl but he couldn’t place his hands on it. He just wanted her all. He badly wants to make her his but she seems to build a wall around her which no one could scale through.
Being a guy who will never stop until he gets what he is looking for, he followed her bumper to bumper until he found out that she was involved with Fiona. He decided to get close to her telling her to help him find a clue to Fiona and Alex’s predicament promising a lot of money.
He knew she won’t find anything but he used that as an excuse to get closer to her.
She even ran away from the airport thinking that he didn’t see her.
All he cares about right now is to permanently make her his.
Spontaneously, he moved close and kept moving closer until he stood in front of Hailey making it nearly impossible for her to breath.
They both could hear their heart beats for each other and just like a flash, Donald captured her lips the same way a lion pounds on its prey.
Hailey responded with the same energy as though she has been waiting for this moment.
She wrapped her hands around his neck and jumped on him, curling her legs around his waist and like that they walked to Donald’s room leaving their phones there.
The kiss went on fiercely until Hailey broke it to catch her breath.
“You are so beautiful Princess” Donald whispered seductively biting her ear and and a cute Mõ@? escaped Hailey’s lips.
Donald captured her lips again in another battle of kisses.
They were so engrossed in their kiss that they didn’t hear Kylan come in until he cleared his throat and they broke the kiss suddenly.
“Where did you two keep your phone?” he asked staring at the both of them. He would have teased Donald but its not the right time.
“Our phones? Any problems?” Donald questioned
“Alex called. Fiona’s mom is in town and we need to get Jayden out the house. Because Jayden is here brother” Kylan said looking at Hailey and she gasped in fear.
She rushed out of the room and picked up her phone from the couch in the living room and met four missed calls from Fiona.
She tried leaving but Donald held her back shaking his head negatively.
“I won’t let you out of here. If they get your brother they will try getting to you too and I can’t bear that. I don’t know If I should say this but personally, Fiona’s mom is a suspect. I’m assuring you that I will get your brother out of that house safely” Donald assured her patting her back slowly.
The door opened and Matteo walked in to meet the worried look on their faces.
“What happened?” he asked and they explained the situation to him and he gasped in surprise.
“What a small world. Who would have thought Jayden is related to the girl that has changed you” Matteo said and Donald shot him a glare which he returned.
“Matt, don’t joke around please. Let’s solve this puzzle together because from what Alex said, even Jayden isn’t picking up his calls” Kylan said and Hailey became more worried.
“I don’t want anything to happen to my brother, he is all I got” Hailey said close to tears and Donald ran back to his room and came back shortly already dressed up in all black.
Right now, he looks like a real mafia.
Hailey nearly passed out when she saw a gun in his hands. Who really is this guy? How did she get entangled with someone like him?
They noticed her nervousness and Donald moved close to touch her but she shifted back and Donald sighed.
“Please stay back and take care of her” he said to Matteo before leaving with Kylan.
“Donald is a mafia” Matteo said and Hailey turned to him.
“Yes. I know you have questions so i’m volunteering the answers even if you didn’t ask” her said and Hailey sat down urging him to continue
“His dad used to be a mafia. Their clan was the strongest until his father died. He dissolved the clan and chose to be on his own but he still handles situations like this and he is good at what he does. That is why he rarely move around and when he does, he wears cap to avoid being recognized by enemies” Matteo said and Hailey breathed a sigh of relief and rested her head on the couch closing her eyes.
She prayed inwardly for the safety of her brother.
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Alex and the rest of the guys arrived at Fiona’s house and Kylan stayed in the car while Alex entered the house with Donald.
They entered the house and met emptiness. They started heading upstairs, checking out the rooms one after the other until they came to Jayden’s room.
Jayden was just coming out of the bathroom with water dripping from his wet hair and that added to his hotness.
He was shocked to see the guys and he quickly held his bathrobe tight shifting back until his back met with the bathroom door.
“Get dressed and come with us” Alex said without looking at him
“Why?” Jay asked moving to his closet.
“There is no time for Q&A right now. Do what you are told kid” Alex half yelled.
“Well in that case, i’m not coming with you” Jayden said sitting down on his bed.
“Look, this is for your own good. Fiona’s mom is around and I don’t think you both will get along well. So its best you come with us since Fiona is not here to protect you from her mom” Donald explained and Alex sighed before leaving.
“Why is he so cold?” Jayden asked when Alex left.
“Let me be. He is going through a lot so don’t be stubborn” Donald said picking some clothes from Jayden’s closet and packing them in a box he dragged out.
“Where am I going to stay then? I hope its not that rude guy’s house” Jayden said referring to Alex.
“You ask too many questions” Donald said and bent down to adjust his shoe lace and his shirt raised up a bit making Jay to see the gun with him.
“Is that a gun or my eyes are deceiving me?” Jayden asked and moved closer to take a look but Donald was faster.
He stood straight and covered up the gun. Jayden was already dressed so they went out of the room.
They went out of the house and met Alex leaning on the car with Kylan discussing random stuffs.
Jayden greeted Kylan and rolled his eyes at Alex before entering the car with Donald.
They went back to Donald’s house from there. Hailey’s joy knew no bounds as she saw her brother safe and sound.
YOU HAVE A LOT. OF EXPLANATION TO MAKE” Jayden Whispered to Hailey and went to the room that is supposed to be his own.
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FEW MOMENTS LATER…
Alex and Kylan stood up ready to leave and the other two guys followed them outside.
“Alex there is something you need to know about your maid” Donald said and Matteo’s heart started beating fast.
“My maid? Alex asked and Donald nodded.
“She is working for Robert and she has been the one giving out information about things happening in your house” Donald said and Alex’s eyes started getting red with anger.
“Who amongst my maid” he asked
“Mira” Donald said.
“She is also Sandra’s sister and Sandra is a professional hacker. That explains the text messages Fiona received. If you check well, that was when you had a thing with her” Matteo added and they all looked at him with surprise written on their faces.
“You knew all these and you couldn’t tell me” Alex yelled at him.
“I just found out. And there is something else you need to know about Cora, Gemini’s personal maid” Matteo continued and Alex chuckled in disbelief.
“I had always wanted to tell you since the day I found out but I didn’t know how to. Cora knew about the attempt on Gemini’s life. They are thr_@tening to ki|| her mother and her brother whom she has never seen for the first time” Matteo said and Alex threw a punch on his face and he fell with blood coming out of his nose.
“You knew all these and yet kept quiet without saying a thing. What if my son di€d?” Alex yelled and Donald held him.
“This is not going to solve the problem. Put yourself together Alex. I will follow you home and take the two girls in question. My torture room is still available yunno” Donald said
“Don’t talk to me again. I h@?? you” Alex said to Matteo and went to his car.
“Please don’t touch Cora. She didn’t do this intentionally” Matteo pleaded with Donald.
“Some people fell in love leaving me behind. But my consolation is that it will not matter in heaven” Kylan sniffed wiping invisible tears.
“This is no time to joke” Donald slapped him lightly on his shoulder heading to his car with Matteo.
“You guys aren’t leaving me here right?” Kylan said running after them.
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Alex arrived his house and met the gate slightly open and be wondered why. He parked his car outside and stepped in cautiously.
He didn’t see any security or guard in sight and he became alert. He immediately took out his phone and texted Donald. And just at the same time Donald arrived and parked his own car outside too.
He read Alex’s messages and brought out his gun holding onto it tightly.
He entered with Matteo and headed straight to the house.
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Alex went straight to Gemini’s room and found him sleeping soundly. He went to Fiona’s room but couldn’t find her and fear gripped him. He rushed to the maids room and met Cora sleeping soundly but Mira wasn’t there. It just confirmed what he heard about her.
He looked at Cora and sighed. She looked so innocent while sleeping. She just happened to be a victim of circumstances. There and then he decided to help keep her family safe and find those who were after his son’s life too. He would make sure that he ends everything once and for all. But she needs to cooperate with them as well.
He started running outside and just then he heard a harsh laughter behind him.
He turned to see Derek standing there with gun in his hands and a murderous look on his face.
“Long time no see, Alex. You really think I would let you have the CEO award in peace” he laughed.
“Where is my wife?” Alex asked and Derek chuckled.
“The last time I checked, she is just your baby mama. Too bad she took the fall for your son the other time. I guess she have feelings for you so she was trying to be a hero to make you love her. How dumb. Anyways, I thank whoever that drvgged your entire household and took her away. It made my work easier” Derek said and Alex just stood there looking at him without saying a thing.
If he didn’t take Fiona then who did?
Mira!
‘That witch’ he muttered under his breath.
He looked up to see Derek pointing the gun at him and before he could say jack Derek pulled the trigger and blood splashed.
TBC