Veil of Deceit

Confronting The Devil

Chapter 2: Confronting the Devil

“Sophie, look at me’’ Alexa said softly tilting her chin up carefully.

“You don’t have to be scared anymore [tightening her grip on her hands intertwined in hers] I will make sure to protect you and destroy whoever is the devilish bastard that did this to you. But firstly, we have to leave here.’’

‘’I don’t..dont want to go back there.’’ Sophie cried out , hinting on the foundation.

Alexa became very worried and concerned but didn’t show it,

“Has he been harassing her at the foundation.’’ She thought to herself, because even though they were divorced his grandfather still made it so that he still had a little share of the foundation even if everything was written under her name.

“No, you aren’t going there. You are coming to live with me. No one can hurt you there.’’

Alexa promised her even though she wasn’t sure herself. She wanted to take her to Rico’s place but she wouldn’t want to burden her best friend with her own plight.

“ok’’ Sophie replied holding on to a tug of Alexa’s shirt by the side, her eyes still haunted as Alexa pulled her up slowly, taking her hand in hers and out of the chaotic room to her passenger seat in her car.

Once in the safety of Alexa’s car, she spoke softly to her.

“Anytime you are ready to talk about everything I will be here to listen and trust me when I say he would end up in prison no matter how much of a past relationship we have.’’ Her eyes darkened. Sophie nods carefully.

As they drove in silence, Alexa’s mind raced with possibilities about Andrew as she stared at Sophie from time to time on the 1 hour journey back to her house.

What transpired between the both of them. I swear if he r***d her I will personally kill him with my own hands. How far is he going to be a devil’s incarnate for.

With his multi billionaire shares isn’t getting cheap prostitutes an option. What the hell happened and why is he f*****g involved. Her mind kept racing in these thoughts, as anxiety wore over her face as she drove with one hand and bit the fingernails of the other nervously.

When they arrived at Alexa’s apartment, she led Sophie inside ensuring the door was locked behind them.

“You can stay here as long as everything get settled and you become better.’’ Alexa promised, settling them on the couch. She stood up almost immediately and faced Sophie with concern in her eyes.

“Would you like a cup of coffee.’’ She asked sweetly. Sophie nodded, avoiding eye contact with her.

“Okay then, do you want it sweetened or unsweetened, milky or are you lactose intolerant.’’

Sophie shook her head after the multiple question with a plain look on her face.

“You know what, I will just get you what I feel you will love and really need. Hopefully I get it right.’’ Alexa replied reading the atmosphere with a smile on her face and Sophie let out a thankful sigh.

Alexa intentionally didn’t propose for water because she had to let Rico know about what’s going on as it was too big for her chest to contain, she also felt hurt and devastated.

“Hello.’’ She said almost immediately in a low tone so Sophie doesn’t hear after Rico picked up her call when she got to her well decorated mini kitchen, painted white and purple; a color that simplifies freedom and peace to her.

“Yes womanly.’’ Rico jested.

“There is a serious problem.’’ Alexa informed, so she knows it’s not a playful period and Rico understood the message immediately.

‘’What happened, are you okay /, is everything fine.’’ Rico said, her voice filled with concern.

“Andrew happened.’’

“What did he do, hope he didn’t dare to lay a finger on you’’

“No, I think he is involved with my patient.’’ Alexa said, her voice trembling.

“How/, What happened, Spill.’’

“So Sophie, my patient came into my foundation three days ago for shelter and this girl was so quiet, she hardly says anything. But suddenly she had a surge attack and when I was called, I came to talk to her and comfort her enough to confide in me but she wouldn’t speak, it was like someone or something scared the hell outta her. She finally spoke and it was on the request that she wanted to go home, I had no choice but to drop her off since she was of legal age. And just today, she was threatened and it wasn’t a small one, it was chaotic for the girl so I had no choice but to bring her home but back then when I asked who did it to her she mentioned a name and it was Andrew.’’ Alexa explained non stop.

“What if it was another Andrew. Like hell, there are a whole lot of Andrews in this New York city.’’

“But there is only one Andrew Reynolds who owns the top companies in New York and can dare as much to do such a thing.’’

Silence fell on the line and Rico could almost hear Alexa’s mind racing.

“Should I come over, will that be okay by her.’’ She asked innocently.

“Yh, you can but tomorrow afternoon. I don’t think she would like to see someone else around her today and tomorrow morning I’m meeting with him.’’

“Who?’’

“What do you mean who? the devil himself.’’ Alexa said as she clenched her fist with a determined look on her face.

“Are you sure you want to face him?’’ Rico asked in a very worried and concerned tone.

“For my patient yes, I promised her. I need to get to the root of this, if it amounts me sending him to jail so be it.’’

Determination hinted on each word she emanated from her mouth but within her she couldn’t deny the chill of fear that circulated her.

She was lost in the discussion that she didn’t notice when Sophie entered the kitchen and stood at her back till she turned.

“Jesus.’’ She exclaimed in fear as the phone almost fell from her hand.

“Sorry.’’ Sophie apologized quietly.

“No its nothing, I’m sorry am taking time to bring your coffee. I will add it now and bring it to you.’’ Alexa composed herself and told Rico a short bye as she wondered how long the small sized figure stood at her back.

“Can I stay here with you..I’m scared to stay there all alone?’’ Sophie confessed as fear was written all over her face, her face pink red from her endless tears as her eyes darted around the room as if searching for danger.

“Sure you can, grab the stool over there and take a seat.’’ Alexa pointed to a long stool just beside the cabinet and Sophie complied and sat quietly while Alexa prepared the coffee and she saw a flicker of gratitude in her eyes while glancing at her secretly.

The next morning, Alexa didn’t want to leave Sophie alone as she couldn’t take her to face her violator so she told Rico to come over and stay with her since she was less busy and she rode off.

Alexa stood before the imposing mansion, its grandeur both familiar and suffocating. Memories of torment and perseverance flooded her mind sending cold chills down her spine as she pushed the heavy door open, taking a deep breath to steady herself.

As she entered the grand hall room, silence enveloped her, broken only by the echo of her footsteps on the marble floor.

She moved through the lavish décor, each piece reminded her of the pains, screams and endless tears that once filled these walls.

Once Upon a time unrequited love of hers turned to an ugly despair of torment in shackles beyond her capability. In the living room, Andrew lounged on the plush couch, a self-satisfied grin matched with a devious smile spread across his handsome-stricken face as he noticed her.

“Alexa’’ he called out sexily, mockery evident in his words. ‘’To what do I owe this visit, ex-wife?’’ Exaggerating the ex-wife like it was a play word.

“For a talk that requires the ever deceitful and devilish Andrew Reynolds.’’ She said, forcing her voice to remain steady despite the unease twirling in her stomach.

He leaned forward so they could see eye to eye, his eyes glinting with terror and a bit of amusement. He laughs at her mockingly.

‘’I’m all ears if it will take you out of your misery.’’ He said side eyeing her disturbed self from head to toe.

“You will have to keep the misery to yourself Andrew, because if what I know is true I promise you, you will spend the rest of your sorry self behind the bars.’’ She loosened herself from her fear and dared him.

He laughs back at her devilishly. Moving closer to her, to close up the space between them but she immediately stepped two feet back away and he followed suit.

Damn he still smells so sexy. The oud manly smell. Damn I need to get my head f*****g straight. I must be a narcissist.

Alexa thought to herself and she felt disgusted in herself, how could she still think of the man that never loved her and made her lose her unborn baby that way. No, it has to stop.

She put her hand forward to close the distance between them but Andrew wasn’t ever planning on relenting.

“What did you do to Sophie.’’ She asked with anger and hatred in her voice, meeting his gaze.

He moves closer to her , lowers his head to ear, his breath harsh and so inviting. ‘’What I did to you.’’ He whispered, his voice barely above a murmur sending a shiver down her spine.

Tears roll down her soft plum cheeks as images of the past appeared to her. He was not a devil incarnate, he was devil himself. How could he. She pushed him away from her so violently and voiced out so angrily and pained.

“I promise you, Andrew Reynolds. Your days of roaming freely are counted. You just watch how you crumble and also beg in despair.

He pushed her against the wall violently, the sudden movement catching her off guard and inflicting pain on her but kept mute to not show weakness.

Then, he pinned her against the wall viciously, holding her two hands in one of his and slid two of his fingers forcefully between her thighs while smirking devilishly while maintaining eye contact.

“I remind you who you are up against.’’ He blasted with no emotion.

“Ahh.’’ She moaned out painfully.

“More like it, now get your filthy self out of my house.’’ He ordered her out as he released her between the pain he inflicted on her.

Tears roll down her eyes continuously and she felt ashamed of herself. No, I mustn’t be a weakling to the end. She thought to herself.

“Dont think you have won, even if I have to shamelessly disgust myself countlessly to send you to jail. I will do it.’’ She swore as she stood her ground.

He smirked.

“Be prepared for the consequences.’’

“You can’t break me anymore.’’ Alexa squared her shoulders and walked out abruptly.

Alexa spent the next few days in a flurry of activities, driven by a need for justice and revengeful plot to hurt Andrew.

In the search of evidence against him, she found out he has embezzled the company’s fund, she works to gather enough evidence of it and also recorded a video of Sophie’s confession.

The only people aware of everything were Rico and Sophie, they knew the extent of her full plan and they worked hard till late at night together, fueled by determination and coffee to reveal Andrew’s true color to the world.

On a Saturday morning, Alexa went for an early morning walk, leaving Sophie at home alone. After days of staying with Alexa, Sophie has become better and could stay alone because her place felt secured and she felt protected enough.

After her jog, Alexa returns back home and finds the living room scattered and she became scared and called out Sophie’s name but no response so she ran to her room swiftly.

‘’Sophie’’ Alexa called, anxiety creeping in. When there was still no response, she goes into the bathroom and sees a figure lying flat on the cold floor motionless, surrounded by a dark pool of blood; her eyes opened filled with fear and anguish like she fought for her life.

Alexa falls down in shock, her face turned pale,and her eyes wide with shock and disbelief, shaking profusely as she crawled slowly to the body and knelt beside it. Her breath quickening.

“Please no….’’ She cried out in a whisper.

“Please wake up Sophie’’ she screamed out as tears roll down her cheeks. But she was gone. A lifeless soul drenched in her own blood.

Panic flooded her. Still shaking profusely, she runs downstairs to pick her phone to call 911.

Just a minute after she called, she heard a loud knock on the front door which she found surprising as the station wasn’t so near, but she didn’t put it in consideration and hurriedly opened the door, stepping aside for them to enter.

“She’s…in there’’, she managed to say, her throat already tight as she pointed at the staircase. Two police officers stormed in, eyes scanning the room before landing on her.

“Lead the way.’’ The second officer demanded. She moved swiftly but with a slow movement to the bathroom where the lifeless body of the girl she hugged the night before lay on the cold bathroom floor.

“I..I found her that way when I came back from jogging.’’ she stammered with an heavy heart racing.

“Step back.’’ The officer ordered, moving towards Sophie. He knelt down beside the body, checking for signs of life while the other officer began to secure the area, his gaze scanning for any evidence. Alexa felt like a ghost watching from a distance as she kept staring at the body.

“We need to ask you some questions.’’

The officer that knelt beside the body finally stood up with an aggressive look on his face towards her and fear gripped her.

“Ask anway.’’ Alexa said immediately, even though deep in her heart she knew something was off.

“Your name?’’ the other officer asked as he brought out a note and a pen as did as if he was scribbling something on it.

“Alexandra Morey Jayden’’ she replied as she hugged her arms around her body.

“Ohoo…you are needed in the station for questioning.’’

“I do have a lot to report.’’ Alexa said without thinking.

“You are arrested for murder, drug usage and embezzlement of funds.’’ the officer said, pulling out handcuffs.

‘’No, what the hell, I don’t know anything about all the charges you just put on me, but that death I can assure you I do have a suspect in mind.’’ She protested, but the officer didn’t hear her out and cuffed her no matter how hard she struggled, suddenly the reality of the situation came crashing down on her. The devil never stops proving himself. As they led her away, her mind raced.

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