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Vuga hope you don't wanna betral Francis

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Its breathtaking ... Silver1996, U are a Badass writer! Gosh! How does ur mind work? The twist...

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You look gay bro...

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KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 25





Francis breathed in and out but air wouldn't enter his lungs. Starved for air, his heart raced at tremendous speeds, and his lungs shallowly rose and fell in time. He stood there for what felt like an eternity but was actually only a few seconds . Satisfaction of security was nothing but a distant memory , and an invisible force crushed him from every possible direction. Each second submerged in fear made a permanent mark on his heart, and a vivid imagination made him wander whether it was just his mind playing tricks or reality.....

Damn, it was happening, everything he prayed not to happen was exactly what was unveiling, breathing heavily, he reverted his gaze to Vuga who lower his head, his metal helmet with only eye holes and slits to breathe through made it difficult to see his face....

"Did you see the boy..? The baritone voice asked

Sweat poured down Francis body but he stayed still as possible....,he sigh, a sigh of relief in the horrific aura that engulfs him when the guards began to retreat their bow and arrows..

"Where are the others? The voice queried..

Colour drained from Francis face and his teeth chattered in fear, it quickly hit him, the boy they were asking for was Vuga, they must think they're among the guards that went in search of Vuga, their cover hasn't been blown yet but he feared it will be difficult maintaining it..
He wanted to speak up when Vuga's hoarse voice shut him up..

"No sir.. "Vuga blared out and Francis heart skipped...

Everything will fall to pieces if they find out who they are, a feeling of dread crept up from the pit of his stomach as his blank head thought of possible solutions to their problems..

"Commander asked us to come back.. "Vuga added, voice clipped..

Francis wonder how Vuga was still talking, how he quickly change his tender voice to a deep baritone.., he glance up, he feared the guards weren't convinced..

"My friend here.. "Vuga continued.. "He's sick, he was too weak to continue the search, so i brought him back, i will head back as soon as he's settled.. "

Francis ushered his eyes shut as the guard's laughter echoed in his ears...

"Go on.."The guard with the baritone voice said.. "Take him to his mother to breastfeed him.. "

Francis swallowed as the rest of the guards burst into laughter.., he didn't feel ashamed, it was worth it and he thank God Vuga came up with such idea to save their skin..
Without hesitation, he followed Vuga as he went forward, away from the gate, from the guards...,this was the first step, there will be more hurdles to cross before they get to Katherine ...






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THE CITY







As the darkness darkened in the sky, so the tension in the room grew, Cassandra should have called by now, she promised she will when she sees her husband's body, Ali's eyes kept darting to his phone that refused to ring. he turned the TV on and sat, only to turn it off just a minute later.
His gaze reverted to the bathroom door when it creaked, he snorted when he realise it was his wife...

Fatima grunted, dried her hair and lean close to her husband...."Hasn't she answered her calls..?

Ali shook his head..

She huffs wondering what was wrong.. "What could be wrong..?

Ali stood up from the bed, his left hand behind him, he dialled Cassandra's number with his other..,he waited patiently as the phone rings praying in his heart she picks, or anyone answers...
He tightened his teeth when it stopped ringing, frown lines encroach on his forehead as he drop the phone to his side...

"Maybe she's asleep.. "Fatima chimes in callously..

"I last spoke to her when she arrived at Akpatu and that was hours ago, since then, she hasn't taking her calls and you said she's sleeping .."

Her jaw dropped.. "I was just..

Ali cut in.. "Just shut up and go to bed if you have nothing meaningful to tell me.. "

She curl her lips and clung to the bedsheets, a low hiss wisp out of her mouth and she dragged the blanket to her waist..

Ali slightly open the window curtains and took a peep outside, it was dark, too dark for her to be outdoors except something had happened to her..










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'The lines of care and toil had smoothed and virtually disappeared, the crows feet round Rose eyes was now but a memory. Eyelids closed against the dim light of the bulb in the room and her breathing deep and relaxed, all the muscles in her face and body were totally at peace, like a baby in its' first throes of slumber, Not a twitch, not a spasm, barely any movement of her breasts rising and falling with each intake of air such was the depth of her oblivion.... She was totally at peace, at rest, at one with herself, rejuvenating the mind and muscles before the onset of yet another day of turmoil....

Like she had a bad dream, she opened her eyes and quickly turn on the light switch..., She whimpered and look around, she can sworn she heard something, something coming to her.., she quickly tossed the blanket away from her and rushed to the window to see if it was locked.., it wasn't..

Opening the curtains, she peep outside, she heard thunder rumbled and it occurred to her it was going to rain.., the thunder must have woke her up, not what she thought..
She was about to turn her gaze away and retreat back to bed when she heard something, a noise, she wasn't sure what it was but she can tell it wasn't the thunder..
She peep again, this time searching all the corners her eyes can reach, she grunted when she saw nothing..
She convinced herself it could be her imagination playing tricks on her.., she quickly close the windows and shuffled back to bed, she took a deep breath assuring herself she was alone..

She put off the lights and reclined her head on the pillow, her hand grazed the bedsheets and the thought of Jacob creep into her head..,she was alone and she hated it, hated the fact that bastard cheated on her again and again, and when she found the bitch he was screwing, they dumped her unconscious body in the gutter thinking she was dead.., she hated his guts, hated him for ruining her life and making her this person, this horrible person..

She quickly withdrew her hand and lay it on her stomach, she sniffles refusing to let her drenched eyes pour tears, she's stronger than that, atleast she thinks so...

Terror washed over her when a knock sounded on the window, she turn the light back on, heart pulsating, she rushed to the window , she watch with pounding heart but there was no one there..

Her teeth chattered in fear making her feet tremble....,it wasn't her imagination, someone was there, someone wants to taunt her..
Her heart froze and her stomach turned icy when she heard footsteps, then the chirping sound of something falling..

"Who's there..? She whimpered

No reply but the rumbling of thunder came.., not hesitating, she trot towards the wardrobe and reached for her gun..
She tiptoed back, whoever the bastard is, she's sure to give him the best shot of his life..
A cold wave embalmed her and her stomach tightened when she heard nothing other than her heartbeat...









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"You were brave out there.. "Francis whispered as they crawl behind a mud wall..

"And you were stupid.. "Vuga retorted..

Francis expected it, Vuga had never appreciated his efforts, he was sure he would have still save the day if Vuga had not stepped in... "Do you have any idea where she is..?

Vuga hush out a low hiss.. "Aren't you the one with the plan.?

"Are you kidding me, this is your palace, you were brought up here, you..

Vuga interjects.. "If you're about to ask me if i know a
short cut to the main building, the answer is yes.. "

"Oh, that's good, so shall we..?

Vuga cast him a glance but didn't reply..

Francis sigh, a sigh of relief, they were close and he prays they succeed..
Heart pulsating, he adjusted his metal helmet and follow Vuga, his heart raced when they saw other guards coming their direction..
He increase his pace and cling to Vuga's side.., slowly, they passed the guards, he didn't bother to look at them when they shift their gaze to them..

"Stay in the front.. "Vuga whispered

"Why..? He whispered back but he obeyed, he knew arguing with Vuga will get him nowhere..

Horror engulfed him when they saw some group of guards sitting and giggling...,he steady his breathe to hold his panic, he was feeling scared and he hates it.., after everything that happened to him, he's supposed to be bold and fearless..

The giggling increases as they drew nearer, he wonder what exactly they were giggling about, the main building wasn't far, just a few more steps and they'll be in..
Heart pounding, he decided to turn round to face Vuga, shock swept across his face when he didn't see him, he stood wondering if he has fell down and lagging behind but he wasn't anywhere, just then he realise why Vuga had asked him to be in the front..

Irritation surged up inside him and he clenched his fist, the guards giggling echoing in his ears, he turn to his left, then his right, guards were coming from every direction, jaw rooted, he muttered.. "Damn you Vuga.. "








TBC

genius43:
Happy birthday bro. God make you bigger

Amen ooo

showgoeson:
I pray for your upliftment, abundance blessings, wish you many more years, God's divine grace fall on you.
This day mark a new turn of excess testimonies in your life, happy birthday silver.
More inspiration and grace on you to continue writing interesting stories.

Amen oooo

Slimynonny:
Happy bornday Silver...wishing you many more fulfilled years ahead...enjoy

Tnks dear

purity23:
Sweetness happy birthday, wishing you all the good things in life.

My love

izaray:
Happy birthday dear, i say amen to all your secret prayers

Tnks dear

Good morning guys, is my birthday today.
Expecting a gift from y'all..

JerryOJerry6429:
Silver you still owe us one more episode, you can't just stop here

hahaha

toyhin123:
I hope they succeed in this. Thanks Silver

You welcome dear

Emmaculate645:
I guess its time for Ogini to show herself.

Kudos Mr. Silver

hmm

hotswagg12:
It's Samantha, that's why she came back to work for pious so she can carry out her plans. She is working for detective guy.

Hmmm

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 24









HEART Pulsating, both boys stare at the two dead guards on the ground, Francis tensed, the shock still lingering inside him, the guard almost killed him, he would be dead if it weren't for Vuga who had come to the rescue, Vuga had killed them single-handedly..., he helped though, at least he made a move, started it all..
He drag in a deep breathe still trying to calm his panic, been scared was a foolish thing to do, he knew that, always do yet he find it hard to overcome...

He watched, pulse beating in his ears clearing out all other sounds as Vuga dragged the guards lifeless bodies to a corner..
The darkness was thick coated with the choking smoke from the fire they put out earlier, it was difficult to see anyone, anything threatening from a long distance, he'd sworn he saw more than two guards, could it be the rest were hiding waiting for them to fall into their trap..

He suck in and steady his breathe when Vuga pick up the guards firelamp and handed one to him, he panned the firelamp to the other side of the bush making sure no eyes were watching them..

"What are you doing..?

Vuga's voice made him realise he just made a mistake, doing what he did will only draw the attention of the guards or worst things..

"The guards will see the light.. "Vuga whispered

There was no telling how many guards were out there searching for Vuga but he wouldn't want to stay here and find out, getting caught by the guards will ruin all his chances of saving Katherine....
Lowering the frelamp, he moved closer to where Vuga had dragged the bodies, he could hear his heart pounding hard like its fighting against all odds to come out from his chest.., A cold wave embalmed him as the hairs rose on the back of his neck and his mouth ran dry....

"There might be more out there.. "Vuga pants

Francis wanted to ask why but he knew it was useless to ask, the answer was right there in front of him, besides Gary whose fate has already been sealed, Vuga was the remaining surviving son of king Dafuda, second to the throne, King Jafar probably wants him dead because he knows the people will rebel when they find out the late Kings son is still alive, Vuga was a threat to him.., if he can send so many guards after Vuga, there's no telling what he'll do or has done to Katherine..

His heart sanked as his thoughts resorted to the worst, he stare at the guard's dead bodies, the idea hitting his head like a fierce tonardo, the thought was stupid, dangerous but his instinct barked at him it was the only way, clearly Vuga had no tangible plan, waiting for him was a total waste of time.., he reverted his eyes to Vuga, for the very first time, he saw fear in his eyes and he could imagine why, anyone who had suffered what befell them would probably feel the same way...

He drew closer to him dropping the firelamp on the floor, he heard his rapid breathing, but he didn't flinch... "I have a plan.. "

Vuga didn't look at him and for a moment he felt the pain that was planted inside him, he's been there, he's been chased by men with guns, he's been kidnapped and shot at...
He sniffles putting aside those taunting thoughts and daring to face the danger ahead.. "Vuga.. "He whispered.. "I have a plan.. "

He squatted when Vuga finally turn to face him, he swallowed and his stomach tightened.. "I know a way we can get into the palace.. "

Vuga's look clearly shows he disapprove of whatever his plan is, yet he didn't let it stop him from saying it... "We can go in as guards.. "

This time, Vuga chuckle, at least he found his ridiculous plan amusing, that was a relief....

"We'll dressed as guards.. "Francis pressed on., he expected Vuga to say a word, anything but he didn't, instead his expression change into that angry person that he was when he bump into him hours ago...
"Just listen to me.. "He chimes in trying to make him see reasons with him, his plan was stupid, risky, but it's what they got, it was the only way..

"I told you i had a plan.. "Vuga retorted, voice sharp like the dagger he carries about, the dagger he killed the guards with and Francis feared someone or something might have heard his outburst..

"You have no plan.. "Francis fling back, he shouldn't have done that, arguing with Vuga will only lead them to more arguments and finally making them go their seperate ways and that was the last thing he wanted, they need to stick together, that's probably the only way Katherine can be rescue from that monster in human form..

Francis huffs, swallowing his words back.. "Your plan is complicated.. "

"And yours isn't "

A feeling of dread crept from the pit of his stomach..."Mine is simple, it's dark, no-one will recognise us if we're dressed as guards.. "

Vuga quieted and it makes Francis wonder if he was thinking about what he just said, his plan..
"We'll go into the palace, find Katherine and get her out, we'll be gone before anyone notices.. "

Vuga grunted.. "If you think getting my sister out is that simple, then you're even more foolish that i thought.. "

Irritation surged within Francis.. "Am just thinking about the possibility.. "

"Start thinking about the impossibility "

"You've always said you're the strong one, the brave one, what happened to all your bravery, your courage.. ?

Vuga gritted, look away and turn to face him again.. "There will be consequences if we're caught, and if anything happens to my sister because of that, i will never forgive you, not even in death.. "

A light smile surrounded Francis lips, could those harsh words mean a yes.. "Nothing will happen.. "He muttered praying he's right.., but Vuga's expression clearly says he wasn't convinced, damn, can't his fellow prince be more optimistic..








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AKPATU






Cassandra couldn't help but compare the night with her own state of mind. Just like those clouds, her insides were in a chaos. A mess made by her late husband, Carlos is dead, and here she is suffering the consequences of his even deeds.., her pains flashed through her head reminding her there were three hefty men around her with guns, she couldn't even shout, couldn't do anything, anger surged up inside her, Carlos caused her pains when he was alive and she continued to suffer even after his death..

She lay on the ground, her face closed in a grimace, skin pale and clammy. Every few minutes she would try to stand up,to scream if anyone will hear and come to her rescue, her pains had a raw quality, the realness of a person consumed by a pain that knew no end or limit..,she sat up, went quiet and pant for breathe....

"Finding it hard to sleep" Jonathan sneered

Her heart raced but she didn't give him the dignity of a reply...

"You'll need the sleep you know.. "Jonathan muttered, his voice echoing in the quietness of the room.. "It helps the mind relax. "

Who exactly was he lecturing, Cassandra grimace when a sharp pain laced her head, she wonder how long Pious plan on keeping her here, no mother will want anything to happen to her son, she still doesn't believe it, her son can't do what they accused him of...
She grunted when Shedrack and Don shared glances, like they were whispering something dark with their eyes, Pious words strucked her, 'Give her the best treatment '..

"You know.. "Jonathan continued walking towards her.. "If you don't sleep, you might be inviting us to have fun with you.. "

Terror washed over her, what did he mean by that, she flinched knowing he isn't even close to her yet, but his words did, three powerful men against her, with a standing order of giving her the best treatment, what odds does she have to win...
Her heart almost burst out from her chest when he slowly began to close the distance between them...

"You'll like that huh.. "He snerred smiling

He was worst than Don, they were all bad just like their boss .. "I can't sleep.. "She whispered amidst pants breathe.., how can she possibly sleep when she's been surrounded by men who can choked her to death the moment she closes her eyes..

"Is that your way of inviting us.. "Jonathan riposte..

She hated his guts, his loathsome smile, who the hell does he think he is....

"The weather is cold you know.. "He added and her jaw tightened..

"Oh Man.. "Don balled in over Jonathan's shoulder... "Who would have thought you'll be so impatient to thrust your dick into her fat pussy. "

Irritated swept across Jonathan's face but he didn't show it..

"Don't mind my friend.. "Don turn to her.. "He hasn't pushed his dick into anything for quite a while now.. "

Anger curled the corners of her lips, they were messing with her...

"But of course if you want, you can help him.. "

His damn smile and boldness sent her blood boiling..

"You know it's not good for a man to be sexually starved.., it might lead to so many unwanted things.. "

Her fist clenched and she wring her wrist, never in her life has she been insulted in such manner...,she watch his eyes lower to her body, he wouldn't dare touch her..

"You see.. "Don continue without flinching.. "Our boss has asked us to give you the best treatment, in other words he meant we should do everything to make you happy and sex they say, is a happy thing.. "

She was dying to reply him back in his own tone but she knew it was a total waste of time, they were ruthless like their boss, nothing she say or do will change what they've installed for her....

"So who wants to f**k her now..? "Jonathan cut in

"Come-on man, you know am just pleading on your behalf.. "

"Speak for yourself.. "Jonathan riposte..

"Wooh.. !,relax man, no need to take that tune with me.. "

"Enough.. "Shedrack interjects

Cassandra sigh, a sigh of relief, atleast there was someone to put an end to their foolishness and whatever thoughts they've in mind..

"She's our prisoner, not our toy for amusement.. "Shedrack added

Cassandra watch Don revert his gaze to him, she quickly realise he didn't take his command lightly

"Do you really think the king will let her go after this..?

Don's question sent her shivering, no matter what happens, she'll still be dead., she's going to die...








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MOGULA







The pure black of the night was Francis comfort, it makes him believe that everything will go as planned and his plan will triumph...,the dead guard's clothes were a bit big in their body but it fit for the dangerous task ahead..., he glance at Vuga, he was glad his head was finally in the game, he look ahead, the city gate was a few miles from them..

"This is it Vuga.. "He whispered

He glance at Vuga for a befitting reply, when he gave none, he snorted and added.. "Let's do this.. "

They took a few steps forward, heart pulsating, he hold the sword cling to his guard wears.., they trot further slowly closing the distance between them and the gate, the gate was open probably because of the guards sent to find Vuga, or could it be a trap.. He hopes not..

Once again, he glance at Vuga, the fear he once saw wasn't there again, he saw a new him, the angry Vuga..., damning the consequences of their actions, they went on..

Francis life flashed before his eyes when they reached the gate, the outcome of what might happened if everything goes wrong hit him cutting down every confidence he had..
He swallowed, not letting it bother him, he had to be brave, to be strong..

"Don't fidget.. "

Vuga's voice broke every wall of fear inside him..

"This was what you wanted, don't drop down on me now.. "

Francis chuckle..

"Just follow my lead.. "

Hell no, this was supposed to be his call, like an obedient child, he nodded and followed Vuga inside..
Everything was going to plan until a baritone voice sounded from above them..

Their heart skipped, Their legs trembled almost collapsing them to their feet, Francis gaze followed the direction of the voice, the firelamp the man with the baritone voice was holding was bright enough to see the guards pointing arrows at them, waiting for the command to release the arrows at them..., he had thought about it but he didn't believe, didn't want to, but his instinct has proven right again, it was a trap, Vuga was right, there will be consequences and he feared it will be their death.. This was certainly the end of the road for them...









WHAT HAPPENS NEXT...?



TBC

moorevic:
War is never good, Revenge isn't better either. On a cause for revenge you step on fresh toes who in turn come back for revenge. So you see it never stops.

Yeah..thanks

purity23:
Carlos again, what's his problem.

kelvincoke:
the story is getting more deep each episode. Weldon silver.

Thanks bro

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 23






'AM COMING FOR YOU' were the words written on the Wall, snuffling in closer to the wall, Pious glare at the writings on the wall, his pulse raced and he breathed heavily, almost as if he would burst....,a boiling fury swelled up inside of him making his fist clenched..

Terror washed over Giselle when she raise her gaze to the writings on the wall again, she sucked in trying to calm her panic, she was clammy and there was the glisten of a cold sweat etched on her face..

Pious walked to her side as Samantha began to wipe off the writings with water and rag..
"Hey.. "Pious muttered holding her hands.

Colour drained from her face, she whimpered and her legs collapsed underneath her...
The fear in her eyes was still visible, Pious knew it and he blamed himself for leaving her all by herself, It is as if she has retreated inside of herself; instead of being there with him, she's watching in the same way she watches television. It's as if the sounds are arriving in her brain from far, far away and his touch is somehow disconnected.....
"Baby.. "He muttered wrapping his hands around her this time..

She was so scared, she knew it was dumb to be but she couldn't help it, her eyes enlarged and she lean her head in Pious grip..
"Who could have done this.? She whispered to his ears..

Pious clenched his teeth and his fist tightened.."I don't know.. "He groan as the words fall out from his mouth, who dared to write such a thing on the walls of his room, it wasn't Carlos, neither was it his ghost, someone is messing with him and he intend to find out..
Slowly, he loosened his hold over her and she retreated to her gloomy mood...

Eyes sparkling anger, he glare at the maids and thugs present in the room, it could be one of them, one of them could be working with his enemies..., he moved closer and stare at their eyes, if only he can read minds...
"Gather the rest of the maids and the guards, we need to talk.. "








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MOGULA





Vuga warmed his hands over the fire, he was cold but he didn't give much attention to it, his mind was in chaos, his sister wasn't the only one he needed to rescue, he isn't sure how he's going to live if she rescue one and leave the other..., his original plan was going to rescue Adesa after he saves his sister...
He took a moment from his thought to catch his breathe, he raised his eyebrow, grunted when his eyes caught Francis attention...

"Do you want to tell me..? Vuga asked dropping his hands to his side, his gaze reverted back to the fire, he remembered the fire he'd set two days ago had dragged the guards attention to him, he really wished they've stopped searching for him..

Francis wasn't interested in talking especially about what happened in Akpatu, the thought alone was disastrous enough..

Vuga suck his teeth, he pick up the dagger that has been at his side since Francis returned it, he stare at the edge and imagine thrusting it in king Jafar's stomach, he'll watch him bleed out, suffer slowly until his miserable end visits him....
"Did you fall back into the river..? He asked but Francis didn't flinch..
He dropped the dagger by his side and lay his head on the ground, if Francis isn't going to talk, he might as well use his silence to get a good sleep..

"Your brother.. "Francis whispered... "Did he.. "He took a slight pause to take a breathe, he wasn't sure how to put it, he know how it feels to lose someone so dear to you.. "Is he..

"He isn't dead.. "Vuga cut in, voice clipped

Francis sigh, a sigh of relief..

"Lord Kubali took him to the capital to fight in the tournament.. "

"Tournament.. "

"A tournament is held on Lord Chaka's remembrance day.., it will be happening in the capital a few days time.. "

"What's this tournament for..? Francis asked calmly
Vuga's silence pricked his spines, he wonder if he had ask the wrong questions, or reminded him of something, something terrible..

"People fight.."Vuga muttered with clenched teeth.. "They fight to the dead.. "

Shock engulfed Francis.. "Death.."

"The tournament will decide my brother's fate.. "

A surged of bitterness swept across Francis face, he realise how hurt Vuga was to say it.., he knew how it feels when you have no idea what's happening to your loved ones, he's been there, done that and he's going to live with that pain, that emptiness for the rest of his life..

"Am so sorry.. "He muttered when no other words came out

"Don't be.. ,Gary will be fine, he'll probably find a way to escape..

What if he doesn't
Francis kept his thoughts to himself, the last thing he wants is making Vuga angry again with his negative words.., he should have stayed, maybe things would have been different if he had..
He was about to speak up when he heard footsteps, then came the whispering...

Francis teeth chattered in fear when Vuga silent him with his two fingers across his lips.., he quickly realise things were about going bad when Vuga put out the fire and crawl to his side..
The whispers grew to a stop, the footsteps stilled like whoever it is knew they know he was approaching them..

Heart pulsating, both boys hid behind the tree waiting patiently for the intruder to show up..
Francis mouth ran dry when he heard a faint command from the bush, he almost cover his mouth to stifle a scream but he knew cowardice wasn't the answer now, he needed to be brave, to save Katherine and put king Jafar where he belongs, he needed his bravery, his confidence...

Terror sucked the very breathe from him when firelamps were lit a stone throw from them, his heartbeat pounded in his ears that he couldn't count how many firelamps were on..

"It's the guards.. "Vuga whispered..

Francis eyes narrowed, a feeling of dread crept up from the pit of his stomach..
He swallowed and gasped when the footsteps drew closer, too close that he feared they might be seen...,the fire they made has been put off but the smoke was still fresh, if the guards doesn't see them, the smoke will probably choke them out..

His heart froze when Vuga drifted to the other side of the tree leaving him drown in the menacing aura...

"The fire is still fresh.. "One of the guard said .."He must still be here, somewhere.. "

Francis breath quickened and he used every muscle in his body to stifle a whimper....,he felt his bowels loosen as his bladder reacted freely to the all engulfing fear...

"I know you're here.. "The guards voice echoed in Francis ears.

Blood drained from Francis face, they weren't searching for him, but anyone can guess what they'll do to him if they sees him..

"Come out and we shall give you a merciful death.. "The guard continued..

Anger surged up from inside Francis, he dug his nails in his palm not minding the touch of pain his nails was inflicting in his flesh...

"This is your last chance.. "The guard added

Francis heart hammered against his chest as the firelamp shone in his face, how come he didn't see that coming, not giving the guard the opportunity to grab him, he pushed him and the firelamp fell off from the guard's hands...








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Anger curled hot in Pious gut as he glare at the maids and the guards..,after what happened, he trusts no-one, he stare at their faces, one of them could possibly be responsible for the writings on the wall, Carlos was dead, no dead man's comes from the grave to threaten no-one, someone wrote that to scare him and he's inclined to find out...
He groan and his eyes flashed over to Giselle who was covering herself with a blanket, the shock had left her cold and breathless, for her, he's willing to go to any extent to find out who the person is.., he reverted his gaze back to them...

"Am going to ask for the last time, who among you wrote that on the wall..?

He watch them stare at each other as they'd done when he first asked, Irritation surged up inside of him and he barked directly at them.. "Am asking a question.. "

The girls flinched when they saw the rage in his eyes....

His muscles grew tense and he felt a raising in his chest, he fear what he'll do if someone doesn't speak up..

"We... "A guard said with pants breathe.. "We were all in our position, no-one came in that we didn't see your majesty.. "

Pious mouth went hard, he felt his blood boiling in his veins... "Are you telling me a dead man wrote that..?

No reply came and it angered him more, he glowered at them, hands clenched at his side.... "Did a dead man write that on the wall..?...

"Answer me.. "He latched out..

"No sir.. "a maid shivered

"Baby.. "Giselle chimes in from behind..

Deeply infuriated, he spun round to face her..

"Please.. "She said calmly still trying to recover from the shock.. "Let it be.. "

Pious curl his lips...

"Please dismiss them.. "

He wouldn't do that, not after what happened, someone inside the house did it, he's sure of that and he intend finding out who it is...

"Please.. "Giselle muttered dryly..

His pulse sped up and his breathing became shallow.., he turn back to face them.., for a moment, he just stood glaring at them, after a long stare, he spoke up.. "Dismissed.. "

Fumbling words transpired within themselves as they began to dispatch..

"Sam.. "Giselle called out, loud enough for her to hear.. "Please stay.. "

Samantha nodded, she stood avoiding Pious eyes as the rest of the girls head to their rooms...
"How are you feeling madam..? Samantha ask with throbbing stomach..

"I'll be fine.., i need you to do something for me Samantha, you're the only one i trust to do this job"

"I will do whatever you ask of me ma.. "

Giselle took a deep drag and put away the blanket.. "iI it possible for an outside person to come into this house at this time of the night..?

Samantha eyes sway to Pious, terrified by his eyes, she look back at Giselle.. "No ma. "

"One of our own has betrayed us, i need you to find out who it is.. "

Samantha bulge her eyes out, how would she do that.. "Yes ma.. "

"I believe i can trust you with this task.. "

"I won't disappoint you madam.. "

Am not looking forward to disappointment Sam, do whatever you must, find the person who did this..."..she shift her gaze to Pious.. "no matter who the person is, even i will not spare him.. "..she took a slight pause.. "or her.. "







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KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 22







MOGULA



The sky was black tranquility married to a poetry of stars. It was the softness that called body and brain to rest and let the heart go to its steady rhythm...,The eerie darkness of that night Francis sat down with Katherine to watch the stars in the sky would never escape his memory, he clearly remember the pitch-black curtain draped over the sky, and the twisted, warped shapes that the stars made against the blackness. The milky speckles twirled and danced along the sky in various patterns, tugging at the corners of his lips in a way that almost made him smile. It was hard to shove aside the worries corrupting his mind, he stopped walking over the soft sand below his feet and just... stopped thinking.
He was alone, and now the person he thought he had left was in great danger. He stared up at the sky again and studied the silver glow of the moon. He remembered when she smiled down at him with love so intense it warmed his soul...,he can't lose her, he knew that for a fact, no matter what he has to do, he knows he must rescue her...

"I never get to ask you how you got back here.. "

Vuga's voice jolted him from his thoughts, he swallowed but didn't bother looking at him, saving Katherine from the beast was his only priority now..
"Forget about it.. "He said callously

Irritation sliced through Vuga's chest.. "Just asking, doesn't look like i care anyway.. "

Francis look up at the sky, what angered him was the fact that he doesn't know what the time was, but he prays it isn't too late to save Katherine...

Vuga grunted when he didn't get a reply.. "Look.. "He said calmly.. "I know you're trying to save my sister, but i don't want you to put her in danger than she already is.. "

Francis reverted his gaze to him, don't he get it, saving Katherine is the best thing to do, he wonder what Jafar have done to her..

"Let's just wait till tomorrow, for my plan.. "

"And what exactly is your plan.? Francis ask shapily

Vuga suck his teeth, his plan was stupid but he believes it could be the only way to save his sister.. "We'll ambush them.. "

Francis almost laugh but his worries seized his laughter.. "With what exactly Vuga, what do you intend to ambush them with, a dagger.. ?

"Why are you so stupid.. ?"He retorted.. "No-one ambush no-one with a dagger, do you even know what ambush means.. ?

Francis snorted, he knew quite well Vuga had no plan...

"We'll make it look like an attack.. "Vuga added

"An attack.. "

"A blind attack.. "

Francis jaw dropped, he wasn't really interested in listening to Vuga's ridiculous plan, his own plan was simple, get to the palace, find Katherine and get her out..

As if it were that simple

"Look, i know you don't understand what am saying" Vuga chimes in.. "I don't blame you though, you've been a slave all your life, that's why you're so ignorant of war tactics.. "

"I don't want your war tactics Vuga.."Francis riposte irritated.. "All i want now is saving the princess.. "

Anger swept across Vuga's face.. "What do you think Francis..?, that i don't care what happens to my sister.."

Francis jaw dropped but didn't reply, didn't want to, his head was occupied with the thoughts of Katherine..

"You're the one who wants to risk my sister's life for your selfish reasons.. "Vuga boom out with a growl of annoyance..

"Selfish.. ! Francis sneered.. "You're the selfish one here.. , you're the one pulling up useless plans because you don't have the balls to face the real danger.. "

Vuga's eyes narrowed and his teeth clenched together.. "You're nothing to my sister, stop trying so hard to be one.. "

Francis muscles tense as the words sink deep into his bones, Vuga might probably be right, Katherine could have forgotten him, after all he left her...,he tried to forget her, he was the selfish one who thinks he still have her to get back to...

"You don't love my sister.."Vuga said, anger bold in his voice.. "Stop acting like you do.. "

"You're wrong.. "Francis said before realizing it.., he was wrong, he still cares, still love her, his only mistake was convincing himself that he can forget her.. "I love her, way more than you think.. "

"You left.., you left her heartbroken.. "

Francis heart sanked..

"Love is all about sacrifice.. "Vuga dared to continue... "If you loved her as you claimed, you would have stayed.. "

"I had to go back.. "Francis scowled trying to justify his actions..

"You chose your vengeance over your love for her.. "

Francis feared Vuga was telling the truth, he chose revenge over the love they shared, he should have stayed, his love for her should have made him but he didn't..

"She loved you, but now, you don't matter to her.. "Vuga added, his last words calm yet piercing...

The words broke down Francis, his legs trembled and threatened to collapse him to the floor but he held his balance, it was his fault, anyone in her shoes could have probably done the same, forget him...

"So please, i beg you, let's just follow my plan.. "

Francis exhales, Vuga's words did more harm to him than he thought but he isn't going to give up on her....,not now, not ever..







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Fires of fury and hatred were smoldering in Katherine's small narrowed eyes as she weighed the pros and cons of the various and creative means available to her for exacting revenge....,she wring her wrist but the ropes tied to her hand pricked her and she gasped..
Her eyes flashed with indignance and anger, much like lightning when she saw king Jafar .

He couldn't recognize her anymore, the girl he used to know was gone, and it was all because of him but he liked it, like the way she wailed and moan in pains.., he walked close to her, a laughter evaporate from the corners of his lips and it provoked her more, he knew it and he enjoyed taunting her, making her think of revenge she'll never get, she was his LovePeddler for the rest of the night, after now she'll be lord Kubali's LovePeddler and that's what she'll always be, a LovePeddler..

He sat down on the bed and she shook, her Angry eyes were just the start, then came the strut, the slamming and the clipped words...,but he didn't care, he wanted her again, he couldn't stop thinking about her after that first round, she was tight, good and the sight of her makes his dick ache for more, more of her..
His hands found her legs but she pulled away..

"Do not touch me.. "She snarled
A smile smoldered at the corners of his lips and it annoyed her, he was persistent in taunting her, she knows it shouldn't make her lose her cool now but she couldn't help it, couldn't help the rage swelling up inside her...

"You're mine to take princess.. "

She growl, she could almost feel her blood boiling in her veins....
She watched him stripped, she gasped seeing his dick spring out, she whimpered and cried as he layed down next to her and started to caress her body, He ran his fingers up her belly and gently cupped her “A” cup breast as he nuzzled her neck and then began to tug at her nipples. She gasped and groaned pulling at her binds but he had tied her too good.

Great anger surged from inside her as he kissed and suckled her earlobes and worked his hand over her tummy again, she really started to wrestle with the ropes and roll away from him knowing he was moving to her vagina. It really was no use, he rolled slightly on top of her pinning her down and worked his finger through her trimmed pussy hair....

Her eyes fluttered open and she watched in anger as he got up and walked around between her legs, standing there, his enormous dick jutting out proudly, her eyes went wide in fear, pain and rage seeing the massiveness of it again. Then he dropped to his knees in between her legs, his cock bounced and flopped slapping it’s head on her thigh, she gasped and protested, realizing he was about to put that huge thing inside her again, she started to cry and roll away, but he grabbed her twisting hips with his big hands and pinned her flat to the bed. She was in shock watching between her legs as he lowered himself on her, the pain flashed through her eyes and she did what she sworn never to do... "Please, don't... "She pleaded, anger stenched in her voice..

He smiled and forged ahead, she felt the bulbous head of his dick nudging at her opening and in a last ditch effort she tugged on the ropes trying to pull away, she slipped away on the bed and started to kick at him but he grabbed her ankles and pulled her back down.
She had spent all her energy on that last escape attempt and was huffing in air, she let out a deep groaning gasp as she felt the head of his dick slip between her pussy lips...







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AKPATU



Giselle put her laptop back on the table before clambering into couch, she lay there, snuggled up in the pillows waiting for herself to slowly fall asleep....,she had called Pious a few minutes ago and he said he was on his way, she wonder where he'd gone to, Pious wasn't the type to keep late nights but recently he has developed many new habits, he was quick to anger, and her instincts tells her that will be a problem in the future if he doesn't get it under control..

Unable to relax, she decided to do as Pious had told her when she called.. 'Go to bed, don't wait up for me.. '

She wonder why he would say that, they always go to bed together.., she adjusted her night wear, carried her laptop in her hands and began to head for the room..
Slowly, she turn down the knob and the door flung open, she sigh, her head screaming at her to still wait up for him, a part of her wanted to see him when he opens the door but a part of her was feeling dizzy..
She quickly turn on the room light and turn to face the bed.., her heart stopped when she saw the blood writing on the wall, her legs trembled and she collapsed to the ground, huffing for breathe, she muttered... "Carlos.. "






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sorry for the late update..

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 21








She heard a high pitched scream, she didn’t realize it was her own until she realise the bullet had actually hit the wall a few inch from her, a feeling of dread crept up from the pit of her stomach, she could no longer control her hands, they were shaking in an odd trembling rhythm, fear crippled her, freezing every muscle of her body..
Her heart was throbbing in her ears, loud and irregular, She tried to breathe but she knew it was impossible, he wanted to kill her, he pulled the trigger, he could have killed her...

"I believe you understand how serious i am now.. "

Pious voice jolted her from her shock but her muscles still tense... ,sweat poured down her body but she stayed still as possible..., she tried to speak again, the bullet resounded in her ears making her whole body tremble....
Colour drained from her face as Pious began to trot towards her, She whimpered and her legs collapse underneath her, she tried to move, to shift back but she couldn't, fear paralyzed her to the spot, the menacing aura holding her in a tightening grip.

"Don't even think for a second that i missed the target.. "

Her heart raced, his voice pricked her soul like a sharp dagger..

"And don't think you'll get another chance to live if your son doesn't come here in the next 24hours.. "

Terror washed over her, raising the fine hairs on the back of her neck....."Please.. "She whimpered..,fighting to catch her breathe"Leave my son out of this, kill me instead.."

"Your wish will surely be granted, but you'll die alongside your son, your family destroyed mine, the only way i will have peace is to wipe out all of you out... "

"Please.. "She fell on her stomach, hot tears rolled down from her eyes.. "Please, spare my son.. "

Nostrils flaring, Pious kick her hands from his trousers and turn to face his thugs.. "Give her the best treatment.. "

Don replied with a smile and put away the gun..
Pious cast one last glance at her, irritated, he walked out of the room...






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Francis glance over at Vuga's face, still smoldering underneath his stony expression. His rages seem pointless to him, he's his friend not an enemy, but now it beats his imagination that Vuga finds it difficult to differentiate between a friend and an enemy..
"I heard what happened.."Francis muttered tossing the dagger to his side..

Vuga didn't reply but his stare said he shouldn't have brought it up..

"Am sorry.."Francis whispered with clenched teeth

A boiling fury swelled inside of Vuga as his head brood over what happened that day..

Francis sniffled, he glance at the fire then at Jerry who was lying near a tree...
"Is she alright..?Francis sneered
He swallowed hard when Vuga gave no reply, he needed to know if she's okay,if she's dead...
"Katherine.."He muttered daring to Look at his face.."Is she alright..?

Irritation slice his chest when Vuga gave no reply,he wonder what really happened to him, how did he become this person...

Could it be he has gone deaf..? Jerry chimes in

Nostrils flaring, Vuga stood from the floor, fist clenched at his sides...."I could have your head cut off this moment.. "

Jerry scoffs and sat up.."Look around you mate.., does this bush look like a palace to you..?

Vuga's muscles tense and he balled his fingers into a fist so hard that his nails cut into his skin.., Jerry's words reminding him of his predicament, his fathers death, it was the most painful sight, watching afar while his father was beheaded and he couldn't do anything...

"Or maybe you've forgotten.. "Jerry added.. "You aren't a prince anymore, this is who you are now.., so deal with it.. "

Veins bulging out of Vuga's head, he rushed towards him but Francis hold him back before they could start fighting..

"How dare you.. "Vuga hollered, anger curled hot and unstoppable in his gut, like a blazing inferno that wanted to burn him from the inside out....
He match forward trying to break himself from Francis grip..

"Leave him alone"Jerry sneered.. "he should know what his position is now, he's a commoner just like us.. "

"Am no commoner like you.. "Vuga yelled over Francis shoulder..

"How does it feel like prince..?"Jerry riposte.."How does it feel like to finally live the life of the people you and your family trampled on.., huh..

"Just shut up Jerry.. "Francis scowled when he realise Vuga was trying to escape from his grip..

A look of great bitterness swept across Vuga's face, head spinning and threatening to explode, he let out a loud growl of annoyance.....

"That's enough Vuga.. "Francis yelled pushing him from his grasp and stepping in his front..

Vuga's pulse sped up and his breathing became very shallow....

"Is this how you're going to act whenever anyone throw that in your face.. ?Francis queried..

Jerry huffs.. "He's...

"Shut up..! "Francis cut in reverting his gaze to him.....

"I will kill you.. "Vuga muttered with anger flashing in his eyes.. "I will kill you.. "He yelled, his voice loud and thunderous...

"Will you just stop ranting.. "Said Jerry, his voice so gentle yet piercing... "You and i know you can't do nothing.. "

Vuga's muscles grew tense and he cracked his knuckles ...,deeply infuriated, he rushed towards him again but Francis hold him and pushed him off..
With rage burning in his eyes, he balled his fingers to a fist and slammed it across Francis face..

The unexpected hard blow sent Francis staggering, before he could regain himself, Vuga trot towards Jerry...

Fully prepared to fight, Jerry clashed his hands with Vuga...

Irritation surged inside Francis, his temperature rising, he rushed towards them, pulled Vuga away and shook his fist in his face....

Vuga stumbled to the floor, eyes filled with rage, he pounced on Francis who fought him off resisting the urge to punch him again...

"Enough Vuga.. "Francis yelled pushing him aside... "What's wrong with you..?

"You're wrong with me.. "Vuga fling back, voice etched with anger.. "The two of you.. "He spat

"We're trying to save you from yourself Vuga.. "

"I don't remember telling you i need saving.. "Vuga retorted.. "If you had given me my dagger, i would have been long gone..

"Why is the dagger so important to you..?

"Because am going to kill king Jafar with it.."He spat the words out with great ferocity..

Francis stood still, that explains the anger, why he's so unrest...."Did he..

"He killed my father.. "Vuga latched out.., he sniffled trying to stop his tears from falling but he couldn't hold it, the painful moment nailed him to the wall.., he whimpered and a tear escaped from his eyes... "He beheaded my father...."

Francis heart sanked.. "What about.. "He took a slight pause, wondering if it was the right time to ask but he couldn't hide his emotions, he needed to know, needs to know if she's alive or death.. "What about the princess.. ?

Vuga sneered and turn away his gaze..

"Vuga please, how's she..,is she...

"She's alive.. "

Francis sigh, a sigh of relief...

"But he's taking her to the capital tomorrow, he's selling her off to lord Chaka who'll probably offer her head to the dark priestess... "

"No.., that can never happen.. "Francis riposte immediately..."She can't be taken to the capital.. "

"Was it the princess..? Jerry chimes in.. "This girl you're so in love with, was it the princess...?

Francis threw him a glance but quickly reverted his gaze to Vuga... "We need to save her.. "

"You think i don't know that, i would have gone to that palace myself if king Jafar's guards weren't after me..."

"We need to go the palace... "Francis said.. "tonight.. "

"I don't your help in rescuing my sister... "Vuga retorted

"She's not your sister, she's mine too.. "

"What do you think of yourself huh...? Vuga said pointing his finger at his face.. "You think just because my father announced you as his son makes you a part of our royal family.. ?

"Enough of your pride Vuga.. "Francis fling back, he isn't going to stand and argue with him while Katherine's life hangs on the thread... "You can stay here and fight with him if you don't want to help, i rescued her once from him, i can do it again.. "

"Have the two of you lost your minds.. "Jerry interjects... ,he exhales when Vuga glare at him.. "He has, but you Francis, i expected you to be the reasonable one, Who in his correct senses will walk into a lake of fire...?

"You cannot go there.. "Vuga said trying to control his anger and stopping himself from pouncing on Jerry.... "The palace is filled up with his guards, they'll kill you the second they spot you.. "

Colour drained from Francis face, every second he waste talking, the more worried he gets...
"Jafar won't see me coming.. "He muttered with pants breathe..

"I've set a plan in motion, i will rescue my sister tomorrow.... "

Francis shift his gaze to him.. "Didn't you just say he'll be taking her to the capital tomorrow..?

"Yes.., but Jafar won't be there with her, she will be escorted by a few guards, I've thought of a way to distract them and rescue her... "

Jerry fold his hands across his chest.. "So what's this great plan of yours.. ?

"Stay out of this.. "Vuga retorted

"Just say it.. "Francis hollered..

"Am going to fight them.. "

Shock swept through Francis... "Is that your plan..?

Jerry gritted and lean his back on the tree... "That's the most stupid thing I've ever heard.. "

Disappointed, Francis turned to face Jerry.. "Will you help us.. ?

"If am stupid, yes.. "he clenched his teeth.. "But you see, am not as stupid as the two of you, so hell No, i won't put my life at risk over your stupid love for this girl... "

"She has a name, you slowpoke.. "Vuga cut in harshly

"I don't care stupid, good luck to the both of you, i think it was nice meeting you Francis, i guess this is where our path ends.. "he took up his bag, took a last glance at them, then he walked away..

"Jerry.. "Francis shouted after him

"Just let the idiot go, he's going to die anyway... "

Blood boiling in Francis veins, he shift his gaze to him, he chattered his teeth, lour down and pick his bag...

"Now can you give me my dagger...?

"Not if you want me to stab you with it..,now do you know the way to Mogula or not...?

"We're in Mogula stupid... "

Francis eyes narrowed, they've been in mogula all this time, why didn't Jerry say anything...."Then i guess it's time i head to the palace.. "

"You'll be putting my sister's life in danger if you go there, i told you i have a plan.. "

"No you don't, you don't have a plan, going to the palace is the only way i can save her, even if it cost me my life.. "He let the words before realizing how easy it was for him to say...

"Do you think i care what happens to you, you can die, a single tear isn't going to drop from my eye, but don't you dare put my sister's life in jeopardy.. "

"You're the one who's putting her life in jeopardy with your senseless anger and pride.. "

"She's my sister.. "Vuga yelled

"And she's the love of my life.. "He yelled back

"You don't know anything about love... "

"Yeah, i will take that as a compliment coming from a selflish and egoistic person like you.. "

"How dare you.. "Vuga latched out getting hold of his shirt...

"Do you think you're the only one who has lost a father, i spent five years of my life thinking about revenge, i got it but it cost me more, now i feel empty but that emptiness has created a wild beast in me, you don't want me to bring down on you five years of anger and pain, so get your filthy hands off of my shirt... "







TBC

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 20







Terrified by his words, She shuffled away from him immediately, her breath quickened and she used every muscle in her body to stifle a whimper..., Was he bluffing, the anger in his eyes said he was serious.......

"But you see.. "Pious added, his voice calm yet stenched with every anger that surged through him.. "You're not my enemy, your husband were, now your son is.. "

Her blood run cold and she gasped, She steadied her breathe praying the terror that engulfs her doesn't sucked out the breathe she have left....
She hasn't still understand why he would kidnap her, her husband was his enemy, not her, not his son..., she heard the rumours, the rumours stating her husband was responsible for his father's dead, she didn't believe it, didn't want to.., what woman will believe her husband is a murderer.....
"I've done nothing to you.. "She stated, voice unsteady.

Pious nibbled, he stood up from the chair, took a few steps backward and stopped...

she shuddered when she caught his gaze,his eyes was an epitome of deadness, stillness, behind them was something more intense than normal thought and his clenched two-day-stubble jaw wasn't a good sign.....
Her heart pulsated when he took a step towards her, the sound of his footstep sent her spines jumping, she couldn't breathe, couldn't move, all she saw was the pure hatred displaying in his eyes, what really has her husband done.....?

He stopped just a few inch from her, anger curled hot and unstoppable in his gut, like a blazing inferno that wanted to burn him from the inside out..., he wanted to put a bullet in her head, drive meaning to what he said earlier but he didn't, No, not yet, there was plenty of time for that later, for now he was just interested in finding where Dillan is....
"Tell me where Dillan is.. "His eyes narrowed and his teeth clenched together...

Cassandra swallowed..."What does Dillan have to do with this..? Her voice was calm but yet she felt it angered him more, he scare her, his glare make her heart raced yet she was willing to know why she was brought here....

Irritation surged inside him.. "Am the last person you want to start playing games with.."

Her heart skipped and her stomach turned icy, she was lost, totally lost, she knew nothing of what he was talking about, she hasn't even seen Dillan since she got back from overseas, she intend seeing him after seeing her husband's body, uncle Ali had told her Dillan was with him and safe...

"Answer me.. " He let out a loud growl of annoyance making her muscles tensed...

Fear paralyzed her to the spot, the menacing aura holding her in a tightening grip.....,heart pounding in her ears, she thought of what Dillan could have done to him...

He suck in, trying to calm the anger that churned within him... "Do not test my patience... "

She was still lost, alot has been going on that she isn't aware of...,she sneaked in a breathe and dare to look at his face, those red eyes digging deep into her..., she shuffled backward until her back hit the wall..."What.. "Her breathe quickened but she held her gaze.. "What did my son do to you...?

A boiling fury swelled up inside of him and his fist clenched..

He was beyond angry, she could tell by his hard jaw and the shaking of his wrapped fist, yet she doesn't want to give up her son's location without knowing the reason for it.., her husband had surely hurt this man..., but what was the battle with her son.., she shuddered and her pulse pounded in her temple when she remembered his words.. 'Blood for blood'

Once again he sat down to meet her level but the anger in his eyes was still visible.... "I don't want to kill you.. "He muttered, jaw rooted..

She didn't believe it, why would she, he kidnapped her probably with the intention of killing her... "You said, my son killed your mother.. "Her voice was gentle, probably because she didn't want to infuriate him more than he is..... "Is that true.. ?

His eyes twitched... ,was she joking with him or what... "Do not act like you don't know what your son did.. "

"I don't.. "She fling back immediately..

"Your son burnt down the palace.. "His pulse raced and he breathed heavily, almost as if he would burst. His muscles grew tense and he cracked his knuckles. His body temperature rose, and he could feel his blood boiling. A vein from his neck popped out and he yelled directly at her...."My mother died from the fire.. "

Her heart skipped, she didn't believe it, Dillan would never do that, Dillan have a temper problem but burning a palace and killing people....
She choose not to believe it, her son wouldn't do that..., She remembered Ali telling her over the phone that there was a serious issue he needed to discuss with her, could the discussion be the same as what Pious just told her... ?
"I don't believe you.. "She said crisply..

Irritation surged inside him, enough of the long talks, it was time he shows her the reason she's here....
"Your husband and son destroyed my family, they took everything away from me, you have a choice here, tell me where your son is hiding and i might consider sparing your life... "

His words crumpled her nerves but she won't let him intimidate her, she was stronger than that... "Did you kill my husband..? The words flung right out of her mouth before she realized it...

She watched the fury in his eyes grew like it wanted to tear out her flesh, limp to limp and it terrified her yet she held her ground, her strong gaze focused on him..., if he hates them as he sound, he was probably responsible for her husband's death.....
"Did you..? She scowled

She quivered when Don began to head towards them, his hands on the pistol tucked between his trousers and whatever he wore under...
She was scared, her trembling hands and legs proved it but she knew this was her only chance of knowing her husband's murderer....
"Please.. "She gasp for breathe.. "Tell me.., did you kill my husband..?

His face went hard and his fist clenched... "No.. "He growl wishing he was the one who pulled the trigger and burnt his worthless body..

She drew in breathe and her brains weigh the weight of his words, she didn't believe him, his mouth said he didn't but his eyes, his furious eyes said the opposite ...
"I know you killed him.. "She riposte

His jaw tightened and he glare deep into her eyes..

His glare didn't shake her the way it supposed to, maybe because she believes he's the one who murdered her husband....

"Where is your son..? Pious queried...

A laughter evaporated from the corner of her mouth..."You killed my husband, and now you want my son dead.. ?

"Where is your son..?His voice was so loud, so thunderous, that he almost crushed her with his hands, he became a different person. his eyes had warped into a miserable black.....

Her heart raced with tremendous speed, his thunderous voice pricking a deep whole in her chest but she didn't butch, she held her gaze despite the enormous terror that tends to rip her heart out....
"I don't believe you.. "She whispered with shaky breathe...

She wonder how she was still talking despite been surrounded by four men who could put a bullet in her head anytime, but she wasn't sure if she cares about a bullet in her head anymore, this man killed her husband, whatever quarrel he had was with her husband, she won't allow him drag her son, her surviving son into the mess her husband created...
She steady her gaze, waiting with throbbing heart for him to say his next words, take action, kill her the way he'd threatened....

"Boss.. "Don chimes in and she shuddered...

If there was one person she was scared of in the room, it was Don....,she strongly believe her body would have been dead cold if he was Pious...

"Permit me to make her tell you where the boy is.. "Don said, his eyes widely focused on her..

His devilish gaze sent her spines trembling, why the hell was she afraid of this guy, her eyes shifted to Pious, she watch his facial muscles twitched and she fear he may give the order....

"My fight is not with you, i just want to know where your son is.. "Pious said tossing aside Don's words..

She took a deep breathe to calm her panic, she wonder if Dillan could really do such a thing, Dillan has always been his father's favourite, he spent more time with Carlos than his elder brother Desmond..., she wasn't comfortable with the way he was going, so she took it upon herself to take him out of the country.., many things has happened in her absence and she prayed this accusation wasn't one of them....

"I don't know.. "She sniffle

Irritation slice through him, infuriated, he stood up...."Don.. "

Her heart skipped when he called for him...

A smile beem in Don's face...

Pious reverted his gaze to her......"Shoot her.. "

Terror washed through Cassandra, she felt breathless, her stomach turned icy, her heart pounded against her chest when Don pointed the gun at her...A cold wave embalmed her as the hairs rose on the back of her neck and her mouth ran dry....

A look of great bitterness engulfed Pious, he clenched his fist, his jaw tightened and he glowered at her, the more he look at her, the more he's reminded of what her family has done to his, perhaps he will be settling scores if he kills her, a father for a father, a mother for a mother....

"Please.. "She whimpered with shaky breathe.... "Don't do this... "

Slowly, Don wrapped his fingers around the trigger, an evil smile crawl on the corners of his lips...

"Please... "She whispered..

Don's focus on the trigger was interrupted by the ringtone of a phone in his pocket..

Cassandra sigh, it was her phone ringtone, it could probably be her phone, she knew someone was going to realise she was missing and she pray it's Ali...

Don took out the phone from his suit pocket.., he nodded and handed the phone to Pious...

"Ali.. "Pious muttered

Cassandra relaxed her nerves, atleast the gun wasn't pointed at her again, but she wasn't safe yet, not till he makes the mistake of answering the call...

"Carlos brother..? Said Pious trotting towards her..

"I need to answer that calls, he knows am here, if i don't answer, he'll come looking for me and that will involve the police, i believe that isn't what you want.. "She buff out wondering how she put that all together despite the fear that threatened to slice her heart into pieces....

"You have no idea what i want.. "Pious riposte... "And you have no idea what i will do to you if you don't tell me where your son is.. "

She huffs, she thought by now he must have figured her son location out, if he knew Ali, then what was taking him so long to get that simple puzzle solved...

"It won't change what will happen if i don't answer that call... "

"Take it.. "Pious said handling the phone to her..

She extended her hand to take it but he withdrew his hand..

"Could it be.. "He said crisply.. "Could it be your son is with Carlos brother..?

Her heart skipped, she knew it wouldn't be long before he figured it out, there was no telling what he'll do to Dillan if he find him, no matter what Dillan has done, he was still her son, the only son left...
"Am not telling you where my son is... "

A smile smothered round his lips.. "Of course, you aren't telling me because you don't know where he is..."

Totally confused, she forced a smile on...."Say whatever you want, but you aren't getting hold of my son.. "

"Then you're no use to me alive.. "Pious retorted, anger surging through him..., he glance at Don who fling back with a smile..

Don steady his grip on the trigger, he glance at his target, she was pretty, even as a mother with one dead child, she still look pretty, she was his type but too bad he's going to end her before he have any chance of exploring her....

"The police search Ali's house, Dillan wasn't there, i don't think you know where he is, there is no use keeping you alive after what your family did to mine, your dead will even the records, no mother and father for your son and i"

"You're not going to kill me.. "She said with all sense of confidence.... "You need me alive to fish my son out.. "

Pious chulkled and Don pulled the trigger....







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drop your comments..

purity23:
Pious won't kill her, he will make her tell him where Dillan is and the idiot will be caught once and for all.

DCTEEJAY008:
Blood for blood This killing spree isn't going to end anytime soon lolGood story silver,More grease to ur elbows

Thanks man

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 19







The sun dipped lower in the sky until the trees that surround the bush stood as black statues silhouetted against the darkening sky, slowly their shadows melted away into the blackness of night making their shadows twice as long as themselves.. , Jerry felt the soothing breeze, become absorbed in the music of crickets, letting the gentle energy of nature wash in..., his childhood days crossed his mind, the days he was happy, his parents weren't that rich yet they were envied and that envy and unexplainable enmity led him here, to this world.., he was a happy kid who just wanted to fulfill his father's wishes but his dreams and father's were shattered the moment those bastards entered their house, they murdered his father and they made him watch, that agonizing moment change his life...

He gritted and reverted his gaze to Francis, what happened to Vuga wasn't his fault...,he thought he was some forest boy trying to kill Francis, he helped him, it's high time Francis stopped giving him that look like he was some kind of murderer...

"You shouldn't have done that.. "Francis whispered, his heartbeat pounding hard against his chest, he glance at Vuga's unconsciousness body, he prays he survives, he was helpless, there was no way he can make him sprung out from his unconscious state, if he were in his world, he would have been treated right away..

Jerry rested his back on a tree, he glance up at the fading light..."You know, you are an ungrateful brat.. "

Francis understood why he did it, yet he felt it was wrong, Vuga tried to kill him and he's anxious to know why, Vuga in his right senses will never attack him, he wonder how Katherine will react when she lay eyes on him, what exactly has king Jafar done to them.......

"He tried to kill you.. "Jerry muttered

Francis didn't reply, he knew it was bad of him to question his action, Vuga could have dig that dagger into his throat, he could have died, Jerry saved him...

"He could have killed you.. "Jerry added when no reply came..,it's funny he's trying to explain himself, explain the reason for his actions, anyone in his shoes could have probably done same..

Francis sigh, Vuga was still breathing, that was a relief.., not giving attention to Jerry's gaze, his hand reach for the dagger Vuga has attacked him with, his eyes fused on the sharp edge, the stain of blood on the slim point....

"You should be glad i saved your ungrateful life... "Jerry's voice rumbled low perked with vexation..

Francis sigh and glance to meet his gaze... "Thank you.. "He muttered..

Jerry expected him to rebut, to defend the prince and remind him he almost killed someone...

"Let's just pray he makes it.. "Francis quivered as the words bolted out from his mouth, he was the optimistic type but recently, he doesn't really know if his optimism meant anything to him anymore, seeing Vuga fight for his life only make his fear grow, fear of what king Jafar might have done to Katherine, he wasn't sure if he will be able to forgive himself if Katherine....

"The hit wasn't that hard.."Jerry cut in intending to escape from the guilt of killing someone..
Gosh.., he suck his teeth and hit the tree lightly, why would he even feel guilty, he did what was necessary...

"It isn't your fault.. "Said Francis as if he was reading his thoughts..

Jerry's stomach rumbled but he didn't say a word, nothing he say will change how he's feeling and he hated it...

"You're right.. "Francis voice rumbled low, he tense, glance at Vuga and face Jerry again.. "He could have killed me, i believe he isn't himself.. "

Jerry huffs but didn't reply, instead he crossed his hands against his chest and raise his gaze elsewhere...

"It's getting dark.. "Francis whispered, he wonder if Jerry heard it, the thought of something bad happening to Katherine has rendered his voice silent, broken through every strength and confident he has..."We should find some woods.. "

Not giving him the dignity of a reply, Jerry dropped his hand and took a few steps from him, it was dark but light enough to see some dry log of woods and stones to make a fire.....,he was fine alone, alone he survived for years, even though most times he thought of giving up and ending it all.., he will never forget the death of his parents neither will he ever get revenge on his parent's murderers and it angered him..
He was totally oblivious of the reason his parents were murdered, as if that wasn't enough, his parents murderers dare come after him, he shouldn't have run the way he did, he would have hid, fully prepare and march on the battle for a revenge but instead he ran like a coward and fell into the ogini river....

"Found some.. "

He took a deep drag after Francis voice jolted him from his thoughts, he spun round and trot towards him..
"I didn't find any stones.. "He said crisply..

Even in the darkness, Francis can tell when someone isn't himself, his behavior must have spark some bad feeling into him, he shouldn't have acted the way he did with him, he'll understand if he decides to leave now that he has found Vuga.. "Lucky us, i kept the ones we use last night.. "

He didn't say a word, instead he gathered up the few woods Francis found and put them together to make a fire, Francis tossed him the stones, he strike them and it ignite...







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For few minutes, both boys just sat, warming their hands with the flames..., Jerry stretch his legs, he cast a glance at Francis but he doubt if Francis even noticed, not caring to know what was going on in his mind, he lay down and cross his hands behind his head, he look up and watch the flames dissolved into the clouds....

Francis sigh when he touch Vuga's head, he wasn't burning up, he was breathing but still unconscious, before now he believed been unconscious entails the non function of the body, Vuga has been out for God knows how many hours, was it up to, he can't really tell..
He glance back at the fire and muttered a silent prayer, he thought about home, about Pious and Giselle and everyone he left behind.., Pious must still be mad he left that way and he couldn't do anything to stop him, he didn't blame him though, he was sure even if Pious had believed him about ogini, what happened could have still happened.., it was his fault, Pandora warned him ogini will bring him back but he didn't believe, didn't even consider it possible...

His heart skipped when he felt a finger ticked him, he quickly glance to his side, his heart melted, replenish with an unbound joy..
"Vuga.. "He blared out the moment he opened his eyes..

Slowly Vuga tried to get up but quickly realized how futile it was when he support himself with his hand, Sharp pain lanced through his head and colorful spots flashed in front of his eyes, it felt like his whole body had been beaten and every movement caused some muscle or bone to ache. Regardless, he needed to get out of here...away from the people who're trying to hurt him.
Wincing In pain, he tried once again to stand but Francis hands held him back, he glowered at him and pushed him aside..

Francis hands almost touch the fire but he held his balance before it could happen...

Vuga's right hand slightly touch the injury in his head, he nibbled and his fist clenched...

Francis whimpered and slowly rose to his feet, Vuga's anger had a raw quality, the realness of a person consumed by a pain that knew no end or limit.....

"What is wrong with you..?Vuga lashed out

Francis expected it, but his only concern is knowing the reason for his ferocious outburst...
"Vuga.. "He muttered, his face reddened with a smile...

"Get away from me.. "Vuga scowled but Francis didn't butch...

"Brother.. "Francis voice rumbled low, perhaps a low voice could quenched the fire that burned in Vuga's eyes....,he trot further closing the distance between them, his eyes lour down to his nails digging into his palm but he didn't feel threatened, Vuga could be traumatized with everything that happened but he would never think of punching him, his servant, his brother...

He dared took another step despite Vuga furious breathing , the anger in his eyes.., he extended his hands, about to wrap it around him when a blow knocked him off....

The hard unexpected punch to the face sent Francis off his toes and stumbled to the floor, Vuga was about holding him again when Jerry grip him and push him aside...

"Are you insane.. "Jerry glowered, anger churning within him, not of him punching Francis but for regretting he actually prayed for him to live...
He rushed to Francis side and aided him up, Francis did deserve the punch for been such an ungrateful ass...

"I told you to leave me alone.. "Vuga hollered infuriated..

Francis spat out blood, he grimace and freed himself from Jerry's grip.... "You're not yourself... "his voice was flat, grave in low pitch...
He spat out again, his tooth hurt, he wasn't sure if he has lost a teeth but he pray he didn't...

"You hit me on the head.. "Vuga yelled

"You attacked us, stupid.."Jerry fling back

"You held a dagger to my neck.. "Francis chimes in recalling the event.. "You almost killed me.. "

"But i didn't.., did i.. ?He queried trying to justify his action

"Because i stopped you.. "Jerry interjects

"I thought you were the guards.. "This time, Vuga's voice was faint, he held his gaze... "It wasn't my intention to attack you.. "

"And the punch..?

Vuga didn't reply, instead he lowered his gaze and began searching the ground..

"What are you looking for...?

Vuga hissed.. "My dagger.. "

Francis exhales, the effect of the punch still ache him....."I have it.. "

"Give it to me..? His voice was authoritative

Francis swallowed.., his eyes went to his side and then at him.. "No.. "
He heard Vuga growl and his muscles tensed..

"Do you really want to die..?

Terror washed over him as Vuga's question sanked deeply in his ears..."You wouldn't kill me, am your friend.. "

"I don't care.. "Vuga lashed out, jaw rooted and gaze sharp as thunder..

"Am your brother.. "Francis said crisply wondering if that will spark a reminder to him..

"You're not my brother, now give me the dagger... "

Francis shook his head, he knew Vuga was still in there, no matter how angry he's now, he is the same Vuga he served for five years..

"Just give him the damn dagger.. "Jerry interjects, his gaze fixated on Vuga...

"No.. "







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Ann2012:
What has happened to Vuga?

Thanks for the update

Welcome dear

Jesubaby:
Vuga is angry that Francis left without telling him.

Hmm

Ibroslank:
Look i think that vuga will gain his conciousness and the all run into taka they will all unite to rescuit kathrine destroy jafar two karu against jafar +vuga and poison master jafar in trouble

KINGS(BOOK 2)
EPISODE 18






Cassandra's eyes enlarged and the hairs on the nape of her neck bristled. A gaggle of goose pimples laminated her frigid, pale skin. Slow and deliberate, the door handle turned. She tried to scream, but the inside of her mouth lacked any moisture and a croak was all that issued from her gape. Finally, the door creaked open and she trembled, starting back on the wall.....

Her teeth chattered in fear and she whimpered when she once again saw the face of the men that had taking her captive....,a feeling of dread crept up from the pit of her stomach and her heart was throbbing in her ears, loud and irregular, but she barely heard it, for her mind was clouded with fear...

The more she kept thinking of who they where or who they worked for, the more lost she was.., her heart froze and her stomach turned icy when one of the three men who were holding her began to trot towards her..
She wring her hands, her fingers feeling the thickness of the rope they tied her hand with.., she swallowed and manage to raise her gaze to him when he stopped, his bloodshot eyes twitch uncomfortably, under his un-brushed, jet black hair, his black suit and trouser made him seem like a gentleman but his unsmiling face said the contrary...

She shush her lips for a couple seconds, her stomach churning, her eyes closed...,sweat sheen down her face, a bastion of warm comfort in a moment of primal terror...,she open her eyes only to see his dark eyes staring, glaring, she can't really tell, but his eyes sent shivers to every part of her..

"Who are you people.. ?She ask with shaking voice, she wasn't sure how she managed to say that but a part of her was glad she voiced it out..

She knew she shouldn't be scared, it was stupid to, she couldn't still believe it, believe she was actually abducted by some brutes, she didn’t want to anyway, she never saw something like that even in her worst nightmares. But that was only because her brain always woke her up before such a horrific image covered her mind. And now she was seeing something her eyes won't ever be able to erase.
The adrenaline flew over her veins like a carp through the river, but she couldn’t move a single muscle, not even to scream. The absolute horror completely paralyzed her, and the more she thought about run away, or simply moving a bit, the more she felt discouraged and utterly terrified.

She didn’t remember being that scared in her life, And that was just the beginning, the idea of what they want from her scare her more..

"It's not us you want to know.. "He said, his voice baritone..

His voice was intimidating, blooming without flinch but she won't let it scare her, nor their faces and build up.., she savored his words and it pricked the deepest part of her, it angered her, he kept giving her that same answer, perhaps it was time for her to change the question..

"Who are you working for...? Her voice was lit, probably because of her fear.., she had hope, believed that sooner or later someone is going to realise she's missing.., she was on her way to the hotel to stay the night till the next morning when she'll take her husband's body to the morgue until a proper burial is planned for him...

She watched him turn away his face and her fist clenched, the thickness of the ropes in her wrist reminding her of the menacing aura she was in...
Terror washed over her when his dark eyes reverted back to her, he didn't speak but his eyes cursed a deep pain in her chest, rendering her helpless....

"I told you you'll soon meet him.. "

"What do want from me..? She latched out..,voice thick, it was time she let them know she won't stand for this nonsense...

He crunched down to her sitting level and she glare at him, no longer would she allow his eyes to scare her, she needed to be strong and that's exactly what she intend doing...
Her muscles tensed when the other two standing at the end of the wall began to approach her, her voice must have drew their attention, she hasn't realise how loud her last words sounded until now..

"Look around you.. "Said the one closer to her..

She didn't want to but she did, she hasn't really paid attention to where she was till now, she stare round the room, the room was a bit large, boxes of God knows what were kept at a corner of the house, the only visible light were the two bulbs glowing their white lights on the room..

"Do you think anyone will care what happens to you here.. "He added

Frown lines encroach on her forehead and her breathe quickened but she didn't let it get under her skin, if his words poses death threat , then why haven't they killed her...
"You really have no idea who you're messing with.. "She really hope she's right about that, she was a chief wife, that should demand for some fear and respect.., she knew better, married to Carlos was the cause of her problems, her husband was a devil incarnate, who knows, one of his victim could be the one who have brought her here..

Many times she has told herself that her husband's enemies wouldn't be hers but blood they say is thicker than water, as the sins of the father are passed on to the son, so the sins of the husband to the wife.., she would have ended it when she had the chance, perhaps she was blind by his wealth and the luxuries she enjoyed, now she's been kidnapped and threatened by some thwarts who she could have trampled on if reversed was the case..

Her husband wasn't the best husband but his power and influence protected them, now he's dead, barbecued by God knows who, so his protection..

He laugh, his laugh was dry, taunting and it angered her more...
"Who else but the wife of a roasted corspe... "He riposte harshly, grinding it with a wicked grin..

"How dare you..? She scowled, her hand fighting against the rope on her wrists...

"Save your breathe Don.. "The other thug standing behind him chimes in.. "Let her be.. "

Don huffs and stood to his feet, he cast her a smile and spun round to face the other two..
"I was just making our guest comfortable.. "Don said

"The boss won't like it if she's worked up before he gets here.. "The other guy, Jonathan said

Don gritted, he doesn't like to be told what to do and what not, but his colleagues don't seem to understand that fact....

"Your boss.. "Cassandra muttered.. "What does he want from me..?

Her jaw dropped, her hands clenched, what annoyed her more was the fact that she has no clue who their boss was, but her instincts tells her whoever he is, he was somehow involved with Carlos, maybe one of the many people Carlos cheated on and now he was taking revenge, not on the dead man who caused him such a misfortune but the innocent wife who knows absolutely nothing.., her only crime was marrying Carlos....

"The boss doesn't tell us what he wants with his guest.. "Shedrack, the third thug said..

Guest!, Cassandra huffs, she was a bloody captive, they couldn't even have the decency of calling it what it is..

"But you'll soon find out.. "Jonathan chimes in..

Her eyes fluttered and fell on Jonathan, his face look calm, his shoulders built, but the way he spoke sound different from Don, his voice was less browbeat but he was wearing the black suit as Don and carrying a pistol and that made him dangerous..
But somehow, she felt safe with his presence, she might have probably choke to death if his likes were of Don...

"Damn it.. "She muttered to herself, she doesn't like been kept in the dark, Carlos did that and look where it got her..
"People will know am missing.. "She said, her voice strucked with fear, not fear of been kidnapped by three scary brutes but fear of what their boss wants from her...

"We know that.. "Don cut in and her heart raced...."Unfortunately, no-one will ever find you.."

His words sent her spines shivering, what did he mean by that, was her kidnapping indefinite....
"What..., what do you mean by that..? She queried, voice shaken ,she didn't want them to sense her fear but she couldn't help it..., Don's words floated to the bottomless part of her hearing organ and it consumed her from inside making all sorts of thoughts echoe in her head...

Don gave her that smile again, that taunting evil smile, then a smirk and there was nothing...

"I guess been married to the rich is not as pleasant as it sounds.. "Shedrack interjects, his voice clipped yet piercing...

Terror suck the very breathe from her, her instincts were right, this was about her husband and she's going to pay for her husband's crimes...
"Look.. "She muttered, pulse pounding against her temple, she try to breathe to relax her panic but she couldn't, the words pierce into her deeply than she thought it would..."Whatever my late husband did, am not aware.. " she bit her lips as the words flushed out from her mouth, what was she even saying, she didn't kill anyone and certainly doesn't know the people her husband wronged, period..

They cast her a look and it beat her head they didn't buy her excuse but what could she do, she was tied, guarded by three hefty men who will knock her out with one arm the moment she decides to try to escape...
She stare at the rope on her wrist, then at the door, escaping was not an option now, she's between life and death and only God can save her from these horror that's about to engulfed her...

"Don't tell me you're totally ignorant of your husband's detriments.. "Jonathan said, his right hand hoovering over his shoulder..

Cassandra exhales sharply , for a moment she'd thought he was the smart one between them.. "If you knew who my husband was, you'll know he's a man of himself..,he never told me anything.. "

"So are you saying you were just a snail inside her own shell..? Don cut in..

Insult or what..?,She didn't have the luxury of telling what it is, but whatever it was, it annoyed her.... "Just let me go, please.. "

When they glance at each other and Don brood a smile over his lips, she realise her pleads was heading to hell...

"Now.. "Don walk close to her again and she quivered... "Why would we let our guest go.. ?

"Because whatever this is, it's a waste of time, i know nothing.. " She butt out the words before wondering where the courage came from..

"And who said we want something from you..? Don retorted..

Terror washed over her, his words kept riding to the same destination...'Death'..
Their boss probably wants to kill her, to seek out some crazy revenge against her husband.....
"Please.. "She pleaded again, this time hoping their response sparks a little different from their earliest replies... "Let me go and i will give you guys anything you want.. "

"Anything..? John ball in..

She quickly realise how serious her statement was but she didn't give him the dignity of a reply..

"Do you really mean it..? Don added

Does she really mean it, will she been able to afford their demands, they were men and men have selfish desires but if it's what it takes to walk out of this room unharmed and alive rather than a corpse with a bullet in the head, she certainly have no choice...

A ringing tone invaded her thoughts, she thought it was her phone, then she realise her ringing tone wasn't that shady, but why would no-one call her now that she desperately needs a call, many unanswered missed calls could pass a message to the right person..
She watched as Jonathan dropped the call and head for the iron door, she wonder who'd called, was it their boss...?

The thought crippled her, leaving her breathless.., her pleas will crumple if their boss shows up to finish the task..
Colour drained from her face as the door creaks, then it opened, but before she could lay eyes on him, Don wore a hood on her face...

Her teeth chattered in fear and her legs trembled, she bit at the cloth..,her hands fighting to be freed from the ropes on her wrists..
Her heart raced and her stomach turned icy when the door close, then footsteps, loud, metric, began to approach her...,right there, she knew her chapter in this damn world was closed...

She breathe heavily when the hood was pulled out from her face, she blink, not once but twice, then she glance at the new face in the room, she couldn't believe it, was she dreaming...?

Heart pulsating, she blink again making sure it was him.., just then she uttered his name... "Mr Carter... "

A smile surrounded his lips but it wasn't a friendly smile... "Wrong name... "

She shrieked and her hands trembled in the face of terror... "I don't, i don't understand, why did you do this..?

He sniffles... "What do you think, your husband killed my father, your son killed my mother, do you still not know why you're here..?

Her heart raced, adrenaline flooded every reasonable part of her, all that was left was fear, fear her thoughts were right and about coming to pass...
"You can't do that to me.. "She muttered with pants breathe..

"You have no idea what i can do.. "He scowled, his eyes glaring deep into her making her see the fury in them... "Is blood for blood.. "







TBC
Sorry for the late update..

KINGS(BOOK2)
EPISODE 17







There's a certain level of tiredness that equates to insanity; for Francis it's when he'd like to temporarily dislocate his spirit from his body, as if he could ask God to take him out for just a short while, let his soul go wherever souls go to be zen....
He felt as though energy is been drained from his body, like he's leaking electricity ...,Every moment is a futile tussle of conflicting thoughts. He doesn't want to give up hope , not yet, he just have few hours to get to Mogula....

Judging from the lonely bush path Jerry has been leading them, he wasn't sure anymore if they know where they're heading, they could be lost and the stupid Jerry hasn't even realised it yet... ,his second voice chastises him, the longer he waits convincing himself that everything was alright with his love ones.., Katherine.. ,the more scared he was..

He sigh as her name echoed in his head, he really prays she's fine...,he clenched his fist when he thought of what King Jafar could do to her, what can he possibly do to her...
Rape her..
Make her a slave
Kill her..
His eyes burned with anger when the thoughts crossed his mind, he wonder how he'll react if he learns that dog violated her, his first love and probably the last...

"We should stop here to rest.. "

Francis jaw dropped, he look around, the bushes stare back at him, why the hell is Jerry taking a rest, for all he knows they are still far, or close and possibly lost..
He gritted as he watch Jerry clear a part on the ground to sit...
"Why are we taking a rest..?

"Am tired, and hungry.. "He muttered not bothering to look at Francis face

Francis swallowed, does he really think he's the only one walking to God knows where with an empty stomach...
"I told you i have to get to Mogula before nightfalls.. "He wasn't sure how loud his voice sounded but he needed to remind him...

Jerry hissed and turn away his face..

"Don't do this Jerry.. "Francis said softly, he wasn't sure how else to explain to him how important getting to Mogula was..

"Taking a little rest doesn't mean we won't get to Mogula, we are just a few miles away.. "He look at the cloud as if he was studying the weather ,he huff and revert his gaze on Francis.. "We'll get there before nightfalls okay.. "

Francis wanted to believe that, they've been on the road for the past two days, and those same silly words are the same words that ended the previous days, him repeating it again only meant their journey has been adjourned to the next day or probably never.., sometimes he wonders if Jerry doesn't want him to get there or he's just searching for a travel partner and he was a better choice.., why won't he be, after all they're both KA-RUs..
He wonder if jerry has been through the same things he had been through as a KA-RU..,been a KA-RU was nothing but a curse to him, the stupid KA-RU destroyed his life..

He sigh, a sigh of anger, deep anger churning within him, he blames the chiefs, the chiefs destroyed his life and ogini shattered every remaining hope he had left.., now he's left with nothing, the only person he has left in the world was at death risk...

"You know you still haven't told me how you ended up here.. "Jerry chimes in as if he was reading his thoughts

Francis sneered, he wasn't in the mood for discussion, his main priority now is getting to Mogula to make sure the only love one he has left was still alive and safe..
It's been long that word. 'safe' has had any meaning in his life, since the dead of his father, 'safe' totally disappeared from his life, he wasn't safe, nowhere he'll go, he'll be safe.., he's either fighting the chiefs, or fighting ogini or himself, his thoughts....

"When..? He ask callously when his gaze met Jerry's questioning look, why was he even asking, he should have just be quiet and let the question bury itself, his question will only arouse old memories, memories he wished never to remember, but will he be able to forget them, those memories are the reason his life was in shreds, a lost boy without a place to call home, a wanderer skating the defenses of every bush to survive..

He needed to believe that all will be well, that is the only way he can keep going, at this point of his pitiful life, been hopeless is not an option but he fears his optimism for a bright future might crumple to pieces right in his eyes and he will be left with no choice but to shut his eyes forever, perhaps after his death, nature will find someone else to mess up..

"First time.. "Jerry said resting his hands on his lap..., he was thirsty, he needed water but there is no way he will find it with the shortcut he has taken, he knew Francis wasn't telling him the whole truth, his mouth might talk the lie but his eyes and desperation speaks the truth.., the truth which he was yet to crack, their journey would have prove more difficult if they had taken the roads, king Jafar soldiers were everywhere, collecting ters from anyone who ventures into Mogula...

"I don't want to talk about it.. "Francis muttered, voice clipped

"Come-on, you've barely said two words since the last time we stopped to take a rest.. "

"That's because am reserving my energy to walk in this endless journey of yours.. "

"This is a short route.. "

"Your short route has proven to be the most longest route.. "

"Believe it or not, you wouldn't have gotten to Mogula without me.. "

"Am not there yet.. "

"Well you'll be.. "He pause to take a breathe.. "before nightfalls.. "

Francis scoffs, he wasn't in the mood to argue with him, he meant what he said, he's reserving his energy for the journey, that is if they're ever going to get there... "Admit it Jerry, we're lost.. "

"No we're not.. "

Francis wanted to believe it, believes Jerry really knows where they're heading to, because it will break his heart to find out he's been following a blind man...

"Look, we're almost there okay, just take a breathe.. "

Every breathe Francis takes makes him feel it's Katherine last, he needs to see her, needs to know she's okay...

Jerry took a deep drag when he realise Francis wasn't going to answer his question, he shift his gaze away, after a while, he stood up and hit the dust off his body...
"Fine, let's go.. "

Francis didn't move, he just stood staring into space, the thought that something might have happened to Katherine weighs him down and at the same time angers him.., he left her without saying goodbye, he wonder if she ever forgave him for that..

"Helloo.. "Jerry snapped

Francis quickly jolted out from his thoughts, his eyeballs widened as his eyes reverted to him...

"Where are you..?

Francis grunted, Jerry had no idea what he was feeling, if he knew, he wouldn't be asking such a stupid question....
Not giving him a dignity of a reply, he dragged his feet towards him, Jerry wink at him but he didn't bother looking at him, he trot forward and his stomach rumbled..
He grimace, he was hungry, the last piece of food they found a few metres back was eaten by Jerry, though Jerry gave him but he ate only a little, he thought food wasn't his problem but the little filthy scrab turns out to be a pain in the ass...

He's hungry, scared, angry, confused, what exactly has nature planned for him?, if someone had forseen this was going to be his life, perhaps he would have done everything in his power to make it the opposite, sometimes he wonder what his life would have been if he was just an ordinary boy with ordinary parent..., been a prince was a curse, a curse he has sworn never to carry in his next life if there will ever be a next life for him...

"You might fall into a trap with the way you're walking fast.. "Jerry said from behind him

Francis froze, he stood and spun round to face him, was he joking...?

"Most people do set traps on the roads, it takes only a smart one to notice.. " Jerry said with a smirk..

Nonsense, Who lays traps on the roads?, his purse pounded when he thought of the possibility, this was another world, a world full of crazy people, anything might be possible....

"Is this your new way of slowing me down.. ?Francis ask not admitting how frightened his words made him..

"Why would i want to slow you down...?

"Maybe because you don't want us to get to Mogula or maybe you don't know the way.. "

A wry smile folded Jerry lips.. "You've said that for the hundredth time, do you really think i will waste any second with you if i wasn't sure of where am going.."

"You're sure of where you're going, the question is where are you going..?

"You do know your question sounds stupid..?

Francis jaw dropped.. "It's a question.. "

"A stupid one that has no answer, but only a smart person like me can invent one for it.. "He took a pause to catch his breathe, then he blare it out.. "Mogula.. "

"Did you just say you're smart.. "He chuckled.. "Smartness must be redefined.. "

"You can't deny the fact that i brought you to Mogula.. "

"Brought..!, we're not even there yet, we're lost, lost in this bush, who knows, you probably led me here to be eaten by wild animals.. "

"Yeah, you already look like a walking dead, i will just be putting you out of your misery.. "

Francis curl his lips, it was obvious Jerry has just been wasting his time, he needs to embark on this journey on his own, he stare around, he doesn't even where they are, everywhere was just bush and trees and scaring creeping things.., where is Jerry really taking him,.who really is he..?

"Tell me if you're done pacing around.. "Jerry brushed in with folded hands

Francis eyed him, then he hissed... "Am not going anywhere else with you.. "

"Seems to me you're the confused one here, didn't no-one ever tell you not to challenge your leaders.. "

"You're not my leader.. "

Jerry gritted.. "Uh-huh.. "Since am leading the way, literally, am your leader.. "

Francis groaned as his eyes rolled around looking for a way out, there was no way out, Jerry had led him deeper into the bush and he followed him like the stupid fool that he is...

"Are you ready now..? Jerry ask, hands still folded across his chest.

Not giving him the dignity of a reply, Francis turn to walk away, he trot forward not giving a damn if Jerry was following....
Just as he was about to take another step, he heard a noise, footsteps, he wanted to look to his side but it was too late, he collapsed to the ground as something hit him, for a moment he couldn't tell if it was an animal or the wood of a trap, horror smacked him when he felt the hand of a human gripping his neck....

His grip was tight, hard, that he began to choke ,he was fading, dying, he couldn't breathe, but he knew he needed to fight...
His hands rim the dress his assailant wore, and he pushed him but he didn't move, didn't shake, and it scared him..

He tried again, and manage to turn his face to see his assailant, shock gripped him, his assailant face was rough, drench with mud but he could recognize that face anywhere, you don't forget the face of a person whose father employed you as a servant ...

Terror washed over Francis when his assailant hand move from his neck to a dagger...
Francis heart raced with tremendous speed when he held the dagger to his neck.., his eyes was dark, filled with fury and for a moment he feared he will slit his throat..

"V.. Vuga.. "He muttered

He heart stopped when he pricked his tender neck with the sharp edge of the dagger and he whimpered..
"Vuga... "He called out again, this time a bit louder than the first..

He breathe heavily as the he held the dagger tightly to his neck, pressing it on his fragile throat, in that moment, he realise there was no use calling him, his assailant was going to kill him...

Before he could utter his name again, his assailant slumped to the ground as Jerry hit his head with a wood..

Heart pounding hard against his chest, Francis rose up and rushed to him not minding the blood flowing from his neck...
"What have you done...?He boom out..

Jerry was stilled, the wood still in his hand, his legs trembling... "I.. I.. I think i killed him.. "






TBC
Sorry for the late update