CHAPTER 4

LARRY'S POV

Blake acted so composed yet I knew something was not right in his businesses. He faked his calmness while he addressed models and I clearly saw how concentrated his eyes were on one of the new girls. He gave the tall beautiful lady his personal card, something that none of the staff had ever received, then he ordered me to drive to the Lakeside. He owned private property near the lake which was a three hour drive from the City.

As I drove, I kept taking glances at him, just to measure the amount of discomfort that I could read from his face. He received countless calls and his facial expressions that were now unpretentious took me back to the memories that I had of my Father,

***Flashback***

I remembered my father who did not exactly hate me, but saying he loved me would be more of confessing my wishes and ignoring the reality. The reality was that he looked at me with some fake compassion because he knew I was my mum's source of joy. He was obsessed with my mothers beauty, and everything about her. She was medium height lady with a chocolate complexion and most importantly was her shape, she had a very tiny waist and a big attractive butt. She was always in magazines because of her physique. A woman who was always cheerful, yet death was so ruthless and took her in the worst way ever.

On that ugly day, we were going to the airport to catch a flight to the Caribbean, my father wore that look like Blake, things were going haywire and one could clearly read from his face. He received endless phone calls and when mum asked him if everything is okay, he'd smile and rub her palm then say,

"of course, everything is under control my love,"

Yet his facial expressions betrayed him, let alone the unique language that he was using while on phone. We were half way the journey when he hang up on his 58th call and told our driver and body guard,

"Change of plans, turn left,"

Turning left meant that we were no longer going to the airport and I was so disappointed. I asked him why while almost crying but all he said is,

" it's for our safety my son"

And mum added

"We will still go,"

He then whispered to my mum and in a blink of an eye, all the four grown-ups inside our black tinted Cadillac Escalade cocked their guns and were all ready for attack. My mum told me to close my eyes, everything would be okay. So young, so scared, yet so obedient, I closed my eyes and ears then followed her signals. She signaled me to squat so that nobody could see me, and I did.

One bullet fired in our direction

Two

Three

And they became countless, I still could hear them even with my index fingers inside my ears. My dad was calling for back up when our personal guard was shot three times in the chest. It was horrifying but I stayed positive because my dad always had everything under his control.

Sooner than I expected, our back up men arrived in their beasts. I knew it because my dead was communicating with them on his Bluetooth while, he, mum and the driver shot at our attackers in defense. Soon as they arrived and the shooting from my dad's crew overpowered our attackers, the attackers had to escape leaving one of their female casualties.

My dad then stepped out of the car to talk with his back up team while my mum called our private doctor and told him to head to our main mansion. In the meantime, while she was talking to the doctor, I became curious to see the powerful back up team that had done wonders in just three minutes. I stepped out of the car through the left door that my dad had left open. I walked with small steps like any kid would, but before I could get close to my dad who was facing away from me, I heard my mum scream my name,

"Larry! Watch out"

I turned and my eyes landed on her as she covered me from a bullet that targeted my head. It came from the casualty that was lying on the ground, she seemed lifeless but it had been a trap after all. My mum was shot five times in the back before my dad managed to shoot back at the woman on the ground.

Even with the bullets penetrating her back at intervals of almost one second, she still held on to me tight, to protect her. I was confused and scared while I yelled like a little girl as her blood splashed all over me. She then whispered,

"The safe Larry, 6577"

And fell down, breathing her last breath, her head was in my dad's hands, as I watched. My legs had frozen, my body was weak, my heart and soul were breaking into peace. My mind could not register the reality yet. She was gone, too soon, so young and vibrant.

***

I got concerned and cleared my throat before I asked,

"are you okay Sir?"

"No, and you know what to do"

I tightened my seat belt and put my gun stand by before accelerating to 180km/hr. We had to get to the lake side in the next forty five minutes according to his instructions so there was no option. From the look of things, his competitors in his business were up to something, that's why both, he and I had our guns ready. He still made his calls, using a very rare unique language.

DAISEL'S POV

I walked back and fourth in that unnecessarily large living room in the Lakeside mansion waiting for that old man to show up. Everything was just not okay that day. From the business to personal. First, Troy had not called me or picked any of my calls since that morning. Secondly, I received a call from the General that our tanker had been hijacked and it was heading to the Southeast. Southeast members were our greatest enemies and competitors. They hated us because we had produced new hot products that were in high demand even in their markets that were previously monopolized. We were economically more powerful but the Southeasters were more armed. Therefore, we were in a big mess, because the President would slaughter each of us if the tanker got lost just like that. A war had to be waged and I could not calm down until Blake arrived. He arrived soon, and I ran into his arms like a little girl in his daddy's arms.

Although he was way older, his presence and endless love always made me feel secure. I met him when I was so young and both Troy and Alma had broken my heart. He carefully fixed all the broken parts of my heart and loved me. Even though my heart had so many scars, he made me feel special and it was always therapeutic. However, the fact that he was married and was a public figure, our relationship had to be underwater. He taught me all the naughty things that Troy enjoyed because it was Blake who took away my virginity.

I pulled away from him, and through the door made of pure glass, I saw a man standing by Blake's car,

"Wait Paps, you brought someone?" I asked with concern,

"It is not as safe as you think baby, we are under silent attack."

"Won't he snitch like Mark?"

"No, I have tested his loyalty so many times."

"Okay Paps, what are we going to do?"

"First, you have to be safe, I have made calls to a couple of friends who owe me one, in the Southeast,,

"How can I help? I want to be useful Paps"

"You know what to do baby, stay safe because the whole distribution always counts on you."

"Okay Paps, "

"My flight leaves in the next two hours baby, I have to get going"

"Sure"

It no longer felt lonely when he left and I guessed it was because of the awakened feelings that I had for Troy. Even though Troy had not yet asked me to be his girlfriend, at least I was positive that I was irresistible.

As I walked him out, his Chauffeur, that I had not seen but only heard of, walked towards us. He stared into my eyes and I felt like he was not only seeing me, but he was also seeing through me. And that was so unhealthy for our relationship, therefore, I had to creatively come up with something.

LARRY'S POV

Towards me, walked the governor and the famous model who was my long time crush. I was shocked that Ms. Daisel might also be an accomplice to Blake but I brushed that thought away because ladies like Daisel always had such men as Blake preparing the way for them in their careers. However, I remembered that she owned an agency that was great rival if Blake's modeling agency. Recently, the two agencies were in a very tight competition and they made headlines internationally in the entertainment industry.

Anyway, I finally met the nation's queen,

"Hello ma'am" I greeted her

"Hello," she responded in the sweetest voice I had ever heard ever since my mother died. She was the only lady that I had met and matched my mothers beauty.

"Larry, meet Ms. Daisel, I hope you know she's the Nation's queen"

"Sure, she's the famous model, owner of Eagle Modeling Agency? Right?"

"Yes, our rivals and today we cooked something for both our models, right Ms. Daisel?"

"Sure Governor, the international competition needs us to pull strings together." She said with certainty.

"That is something great Ms."

"Sure Mr. Larry," she even addressed me with respect, no wonder people loved her. Her Agency was so generous and always donated to the elderly in the community while Moon Agency sponsored several children homes.

The governor cleared his throat and then said with finality,

"I will be travelling for a week and I am leaving you in charge of this place Larry, protect Ms. Daisel with your life."

"At your service sir."

"Good." He said and turned to Daisel, "Ms. Daisel, feel at home, I will fix things for our models internationally and maybe we could sign the deal."

"sure governor"

TROYS POV

The Governor had left the country abruptly and he only made a call. He instructed that I should spend the whole week in his compound and keep an eye on his family. Surprisingly, Larry was not anywhere close to the house which meant that he'd gone with the Governor on his questionable errands.

On the other hand, both Ava Towanda and Daisel kept calling on my phone but I could not pick. I spent quite sims good time with Kimberly and I learnt more about how she felt about the one week security.

"I hate this life Troy, "

"Why, your dad is only protecting you."

"I don't like the level of this security, there are people watching us from different angles everywhere we go"

"As in?"

"You didn't know?"

"Know what Kimberly"

"Apart from you and Larry as our strong Chauffeurs and personal guards, there are countless people watching over us, you can never see them near us, no uniform, no indicator, however, when anything alarming happens to either of us, they will be there in a minute , like twenty well-built trained gentle men." Kimberly explained with so much disgust in her voice

"Damn! That is so cool."

"It was cool until I lost all my friends because of it, story for another day,".

"Okay, we will talk about, it's late, go on to bed."

"sure, goodnight Troy."

"Goodnight Kimberly"

Approximately fifteen minutes after Kimberly had left, her mother Caroline walked down stairs, dressed in a very short res chiffon night dress. She walked slowly towards me, making seductive expressions, winking and smiling devilishly. She got closer, and I couldn't help but peep on her boobs, heavy and big enough to turn any man on. She was short and a little thick, in her mid forties but she looked 25.

"Hello Troy," she was whispered starting into my eyes with her chest popped out,

"Hello Madam,"

"It is so late, all servants are asleep, why are you up?"

"It is my duty to stay up and take of you, as instructed madam"

"You mean since Blake left five days ago you have been working day and night?"

"Yes, and I am okay with it madam."

"Come on Troy," she said as she held my left hand, rubbing it gently, " You need to relax, don't stress we are safe"

"I am okay madam"

"Okay, then I will keep you company."

"It is not necessary madam"

"Come on Troy, we are alone here, look at me as any other woman, not as madam,"

"Okay, if you insist."

She smiled and sat on the couch beside me. Then leaned her head on my shoulder. I was shocked and confused, I did not know how to react.

"Tell me about her"

"Who?"

"Your girlfriend,,

"oh, ha-ha, I don't date Madam,"

She looked at me full of shock, and said

"Well, in that case, make love to me…"

LARRY'S POV

I couldn't prevent myself anymore, it was the sixth day and Ms. Daisel was making so many low-key advances. One minute she wanted me to talk to her, another minute she was mood especially after going through her. However, on this sixth day with I alone with her, she called me upstairs,

"Hello Larry bring me some wine from the bar," she said in her call,

There were no servants in the Lakeside property, so I was technically her nanny too and it kind of sucked. When I knocked on her door, she said I should go in, it was open. She was in the bathroom and ordered me to take the wine in the bathroom. She was soaked in the bathtub, completely naked,

"where is your glass?"

"You didn't say I should carry mine,"

"Never mind Larry, use my glass, I will use the bottle," she said as she poured me some wine.

"Have this, don't be so formal, it gets boring, could you be wild with me?" she asked as I took the glass,

"It depends, princess"

"On?"

"On how much access you grant me,,

"All access granted Larry, break me, I don't want to feel my legs," she said standing up from the bathtub so steadily and sexy. I was so hot and anticipated to take her on a wild trip.

She removed my belt and said, "EAT WILDLY…!"

TOWANDA'S POV

One whole week and Troy had not picked any if my a hundred calls. No messages. No nothing ,and it infuriated me. The Governor's phone was not going through and I felt bad too.

Sunday afternoon, I cheered up when I received a call from Governor Blake asking if I was free for coffee, and I definitely was. I rocked my purple mini official dress with low black heels and light make up then headed to the restaurant.

He welcomed me with a kiss on my hand and signaled me to sit,

"I am sorry I went silent my model,"

"It is no big deal sir,,

"It is, I personally hate feeling ignored."

"I understand that you are a busy man."

"Wow, okay. Anyway I see a lot of potential in you,,

"Thank you,,

"I hope you don't mind me mentioning you,"

"As in?"

Before he could explain, Troy called and I had to excuse myself and pretend that I was going to the bathroom. My phone was on silent anyway,

"Hello," I said while the washrooms,

"Are you that cheap?"