CHAPTER 64: 64

Our eyes came to a standstill as if time had taken a break,it was neither a starring contest nor an argument,we were both bent on breaking down the wall we both built and dispelling what the other was thinking but neither of us gave up nor in "With you I can surpass the other Alpha family and became the ruler so why would I give up on you" she suddenly broke the silence circling her finger on the tip of her glass "I can see you seek death" I threatened standing to my feet. Arguing with her felt nonsensical, if she wasn’t going to cooperate then I better find other ways to align support "If you were to choose between Alpha one and four who would it be?" Her question made me halt in my tracks, although she had a laissez faire attitude she seemed to be more well informed than others in the dynasty. My situation with Damian hasn’t been made public and so only a few people from the four alpha families are aware of it but she.. she’s a different case entirely "Don’t stare at me like that.. I mean one is a serial killer who kills innocent people and the other a physcopath.."

"You shouldn’t forget your place even if I came to seek help" my tone and mood changed drastically the moment her words left her mouth shocking even myself.

For some reason it pained me hearing people describe Nix with such words although he was far from them "seems my coming here is pointless.."

"Hold on,you can’t claim a goods without making the proper deposition needed for it" she winked pouting at the bag I was carrying "if you want my support then atleast give me my welcoming gift" her suspicious look suddenly turned friendly as her smile gleaned from side to side

"What’s going on?" i asked myself before dropping the bag I was carrying before her

"i finally see why the boss takes a liking in you.." she snatched the bag away and quickly unzipped it and the smile on her face suddenly grew wilder "please pardon my irresponsible behavior and have a seat" I was suddenly pulled towards the chair she was seated on and made to seat

"What’s going on?"

"It’s just me trying to get to know you.."she pouted "..I just hope I didn’t get on your nerves" She looked up at me, capturing half of her lower lip between her teeth. "I’ll continue supporting alpha one as I’ve always been doing so you don’t have to worry about me becoming an enemy or going against him.

But how are you going to solve the problem knocking at your door?" I raised an eyebrow trying to figure out what she was talking about but then a waiter walked into the office holding a tray which he placed the contents in it before me "drink up,..that’s the only way to prove we’re on thyesame slate" she spoke the moment the waiter took his leave. I took a look at her and then back to the glass of whiskey placed before me.. suspicious enough was the situation before me but I had no other option than to carry out her instruction,and so I glued down the glass in one go which earned me a smile from her.

"good girl.. a little bird told me alpha four is here.."I didn’t need to hear any more word from her to know the situation on ground. Damian was here to execute his plan and I had to stop him one way or the other in other to save Nix.

I looked around the parking lot and ran over to the car Amina had left for me,with a fierce swift I opened the car door and took my seat in it as I hurriedly ignited the engine,but then it hit me.. I had never driven a car before I only knew the basics and didn’t even own a drivers license but that wasn’t an issue to consider since someone’s life was at stake.

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My eyes swamped across the arranged bulk of documents before me.

How long have I actually stayed away from work to have so many documents to attend to?

I twirled my pen in one hand while going through the document before me but for some reason I felt restless which was unlike me.

I wasn’t sure why or if Carmela’s behavior towards me was the reason but I had this gut’s feeling that things were about to go haywire.

I looked up at the CCTV footage displaying on the screen before me and a weird figure caught my attention which made me pause the video. I rewinded it watching it from the part the suspicious man appeared on the screen but still couldn’t see his face because he was wearing a mask.

A knock suddenly called my attention to the door and I looked up to find Tom standing

"The CCTV footage caught a man acting suspiciously at the parking lot" he informed and I nodded turning my screen towards him."I also noticed" I said picking up another document but could see his eyebrows tense up for a while before her spoke up.

"This man is completely different from the one I spotted... I decided to keep an eye on Carmela as you instructed.." he placed the tablet he was holding before me showing me slide pictures "She visited the Beta’s casino and after an hour rushed out and drove off in a car..."

"She what?" I question trying to confirm what I just heard as worry grew within me knowing the fact that she has no training or information on how to drive but Tom waved me off with a sadic smile

"That’s not the issue at hand. After she drove off this man.." he scrolled to the next picture " was spotted under her car after she drove off which could.."

I didn’t need to hear more about what he wanted to say. I swiftly picked up my coat as I headed toward exist "Track down the man and his rooting" I instructed rushing toward the parking lot. And there was only one thing going through my head at the moment

Carmela.

As I reached for my car I felt something hard against my head which took me taking a few seconds to recover myself as I placed my hand on my head to find it drenched in blood,I stood straight to find Damien with a manic smile on him face

Why did It have to be him of all people?

"Hello..missed me?" He waved swinging the rod he was holding at his other hand "Well I wish I did" I scoffed standing up straight "Hmm.let’s make this real quick then,I know you must be heartbroken and shattered knowing that Carmela no longer remembers you and she’s in love with me now wanting nothing to do with you.." he closed his eyes placing his hand on his chest and nodding as if there were an invisible gaudience giving him an applude which made him seem like a mad man "..Allow me kill you real quick so I’ll go to my bride..wait no.. actually.." I took a step backwards wiping the blood stain off my hand with a handkerchief as I took a moment to wonder if he actually thinks before he speaks,cause if he does then he would realize that he’s sounding off point and stupid. I was in no mood to play around so I took advantage of his little speech and knocked him unconscious before driving off.

I could feel my heart beat speed up as I grab hold of the starring wheels

"I want to know what your personal reason for bringing me into your life is" Carmela’s words flooded back into my memories

" I...I decided to stay, you can take your leave now I have to go for my checkup" I could see her bowed head as she walked away from me,I could not just hear her words but it was as if she was performing her actions and saying those lines right before me once again

"Scared that I’ll go berserk?"

"No, I’m scared you’ll fall in love with her and break all hell loose when she’s gone. After all, you’ve been very protective of her since we were young," Zamiels riddles hunted me as well

And then the amazement in her eyes as she starred at the vast expanse of the sea,the excitement of how she kicked off her shoes and ran towards the water’s edge,the waved lapping at her feet’s and the carefree laughter she had on her as she looked towards my direction.

These memories all flooded in as if making an attempt to mock me,my heart and my head were teaming together to play against me and i could see myself already loosing the game

"You can’t deceive me Nix Dean,as you never do things that never bring you profit so what’s your reason?" Luna’s words ecoded in my head

"To get more money,she’s a painter and I wanted her to make more painting which means more money for me,or better still since she needs to be married to become the sole owner of a construction company,how about I be her husband and take over the company since she knows nothing about business?" My words came like a bullet against me this time around.

"Do you think we’re joking? Carmela life is in danger" Luna’s said half screaming

"So what?"

"You have to save her"

"And who said I must save her? What’s the relationship between the both of us?"

"She’s my wife" I answered my own question as tears trailed my cheeks as I made a right turn stepping on the accelerator. I’d been a liar not just to everyone but also to myself for years,I wouldn’t be able to bear it if anything happens to her nor would I be able to live with myself. Memories flashed through my eyes as if I were on the road to death, although I wasn’t dying physically but emotionally and mentally I knew I was going to die if she died.

Regret is one thing I knew was going to be my acquaintance through out this journey every since the day I promised her mother that I’ll take her under my care.

"What do you want?" and here was another memory to mock me,although her words carried a hint of fear I could sill feel the strong resolved it carried the night I tried to get close to her

But my answer had always been "You.." from the beginning.

She was my heaven and even my hell, I could no longer deny this responsibility, emotion nor my reason for being over protective over her

I’ve loved her for ages.