Chapter Four
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Drek's POV
I stood beside my black car waiting for the most aspiring lead I've been waiting for in a decade. My dream has finally come true. This is not the kind of lead to send my boys.
I intentionally decided to go get the lead myself and not send any of my boys because of the risk attached.
Here comes a black Rolls-Royce, driving in my direction. Two bodyguards stepped out of the car swiftly to open the door to someone I didn't know yet.
The sudden appearance of this old man caught my attention.
He
Lord Bellington Williams. He's well known for his illegal atrocities, yet no one can question him. He's wealthy, rich and influential.
He's dressed in white with a black accessory cane matching his black hat, escorted by two young men dressed in black suits.
"Hey, young man"
I bend down my head a little bit as a sign of respect.
"How long have you been in this business?"
It's been a decade, my Lord
"Hmmmm, a decade?.....that's fair enough" he said while nodding his head in confirmation.
"I'm sure you should be able to handle this perfectly without any flaws"
"This package must be highly concentrated. Send 3 briefcases for a start and let's see what you've got."
My heart almost exploded from overwhelming joy, a whole 3 briefcases? I was so happy but still maintained my steeze and composure.
"There's no problem regarding that, my Lord" I replied.
Lord Bellington Williams makes a sign slightly to one of his guys to handover a silver-coated briefcase to me.
"That's the part of your payment. Remember that if you mess up , be ready to say to the world goodbye."
I tilted down my head as I stretched out my hand to receive the briefcase till they finally left.
This is indeed a dream come true! Excitement was all over me as I entered my car holding the briefcase handed over to me, opened it slightly. I could not believe what I found, pounds setting right on one another neatly. I ignited my car and zoomed off.
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Few Months later
Lizzy's POV
On a beautiful morning, it was a cry of a little baby that woke me up. I smelled autoclaves and other sterilization equipment, the scent of various medications and cleaning products feels the atmosphere.
My baby boy is here, the joy of a mother. I was so filled with happiness and excitement was written all over my face.
But my heart feels so heavy at the thought of how Drek would react to this good news, it baffles me that it weighs me down, mixing a little bit of sadness to this great joy, considering the way he snubbed, cheated and hated me before and during the pregnancy. Now the boy is here, hope it will restore the first love back to my marriage......I sincerely wish!
It was only Ella that stayed by my side at the hospital. This was already giving me a sign of total abandonment until Naomi, my step-sister, entered the ward with a smile all over her face.
Confusion wearing a mask, but why is she smiling as if she's happy with me or the baby? This thought going through my mind.
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Two months down the line, an elderly woman and two men ,all of them in uniform, entered my room. I was tied up instantly with a rope and the elderly woman collected my baby boy, Zayden, from me.
"What's going on?"
"I don't understand"
"Am I dreaming?"
"Somebody should please explain to me "what's the matter, why are you collecting my baby from me?"
"Why did you tie me up?"
"Where are you taking me to?"
I asked multiple questions yet no one could answer me.
Madam, you have to calm down. We are going to take good care of you. Don't worry, you will be alright. We really need to make this decision so you won't hurt your baby.
"Please, try to understand us"
I looked through their uniforms, my eyes glanced through some letters, Augustin Asylum Center.
Wait....A...s.ylum?
My world flash off like a speed of wind. What's happening to me?
Nothing is wrong with me..... I kept on shouting and struggling with the rope and the two guys that held me so strong.
Ella stood crying profusely. She's confused as well about what's going on.
Madam, we received a report that you've been living under the influence of drugs and you had once attempted to injure your baby.
This is the best we can do for you, madam. Just cooperate with us.
After the scuffles that ensued, I honestly had to let go at some point because I was tired already.
"Okay" I said with a teary, cracked and coursed voice.
"Give my baby to this lady, I pointed to Ella.
"Please, give the baby to me" a familiar voice came from nowhere. It was Naomi, my step sister. The woman handed my baby, Zayden, to Naomi. This leaves me shattered and broken, a silent swift thought my brain, I felt so empty, helpless and hopeless. I cried bitterly to have my baby boy under Naomi's care, what will happen to my baby boy.
The friendly interaction between Naomi and the woman proved to me that Naomi was the one that gave them the false information.
"Thank you so much for the tip off"
"We celebrate you. This is what we encourage our society to do "
The woman said.
"It's my pleasure, I can do so much more for my sister", Naomi replied.
"Please," she began, her voice smooth and dripping with negative concern. "Take good care of my sister", she snorted dramatically, shedding crocodile tears and dabbling her face with a tissue. "She's the only one I have" she smirked jeeringly when our face strikes a connection
The poor me left all alone, I kept on staring at my baby boy till I was dragged out like a criminal into their ambulance.
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