MUMMY! IS HE MY DADDY?
and's unpredictable moods. She stood motionless in the hallway, attempting to compose herself. Taking a deep breath, she knocked firm
turned to leave, the weight
The voice thundered fro
l called out, her voice
ftly, leaving Hazel with a mix
yes fixed on the doorway. The minutes stretched, and her m
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the lib
patiently. His dark eyes remained fixed on the phone lying be
l cam
cline
ned his big boss call. Knowing what he was calling for, isn't ready. How
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the beef. Should she or should she not sen
cold and he would hate it. But again, if she sent it
ou knew I was
since she was twenty. And she dreaded the fact that, whenever she was near him her min
ather. She will hide behind the curtain, and admire the his sharply curved face, hea
for him. The moment she sighted his car, she ran out and embraced him. Surprisingly, he returned the hug, and escorted her to his car, where she sat in the f
re of you" he smiled a very attractive smile. she ducked shyly. All the gir
he did was right. Matter of fact, she irritated him. Sooner, he made it clear to her that, all
felt a sharp pain through both her temples. Now she was going to hav
ugs" And that was it. Tears of self-pity sprang to her eyes. Three mon
of the library. He came down the sta
exclaimed as he sat down an
zel laughed gently, in a
on earth didn't you send it to
inked fearfully, you see I though
ted the butler's
d man, appeared immediate
my fault, you see I thought y
does it matter? It's not worth making a s
she apolo
g it was the call he had been
ept you guys!? If I loose my job, you'
oped his face, stay r
at he h
e driver, as he took hi
e haven't had dinner ye
on" he replied n
ight I'll be waiting for you so we could have dinne
the beef?" Sammy asked
" she re
she continue li
••
midnight, the evening was chilly and the crescent moon gave little
he occupant at the back. Expensive shoes met the ground as the regime leader, Carl emerged. He wore a dark leather suit and a brown trousers. The black shirt wa
to his right-hand man. "Y
e eyes, Douglas, assur
stern expression deepened as he fr
not
e your men," he cut Douglas short, the c
em to surround the houses, ensuring no one was
manded with authority. "We'll start with this
The entire atmosphere was unusually quiet. Even though the hour was l
As they entered the house, a flickering candlelight pe
the room, his eyes narrowing as he
to you guys?" Carl's voi
ed Marshal, glancing
f security, rushed in, breathless. "Sir, the en
ible?" Douglas as
one in the room. Carl wore a stern face
appeared with an oil lamp in hand. Fear etched his face as h
," Carl sneered as he walked towards him "Mr. Gideon,he placed
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ted Mr. Gideon into the living room. "Sit," he motion
"No Sir, Carl stopped him and fiercely pushed him away then sa
sit?" The old ma
ut, yes Sit on the floor," Carl
Gideon's eyes w
ned as he took a cigarette from his coat and lit it. C'mon, s
the tense silence as
" he shrugged as he motioned his men, they men
ow, let's begin. He took a de
replied without
manner again. Where is eve
ow" his voi
, where is it?" Carl demanded,
een tough. We barely have enough to feed
d. "Your best is not good enough. You
ybe a little demonstration will help him understand, boss,
've been here in several occasion
icipation. He cracked his knuckles, a chilling sound that sent s
iful lips "I won't ask again" Carl
spine. As Marshal made a fist and was about to inflict p
ou will be coming with your henchmen to collect the tax and re
etting the stage for a night fraught with revenge, secrets, and the impending return of the
l betrayed me!?" He looked at his men, a fiery determination in his eye
idea. That's why I returned," Mr. Gid
. So he would return to big boss without the rent and tax from h
angry he dove at him like a wild animal. Using both fist on his face. Marsh
broken nose. Make sure he receives medical attention. His anger always found its way to fall in one if his men. Get your men, we're r
ment big boss would do to him. The frustration boiled within him, whoever bet