His Secret Identity

Maya opened her eyes, she blinked several times then quickly closed them as there was too much light coming from one of the windows in her room. She sat up, then stretched herself before she got up.

Maya was a very beautiful Lady. Her father would always compliment her, He told her, she looked more like her mother. That was true, Maya resembled her Late Mother. Men were dying to just have a word with her but that was impossible, because she was always with her bodyguard, Josh. She never went out much or have normal friends because of the attention she got for being the daughter of a well known business man.

Her soft feet touched the ground as she walked to the bathroom. When she got out, she could hear some noise coming from downstairs. Without minding the tempting pajamas she wore. She left the room to check on what was happening downstairs.

Maya halted her step, her eyebrows lowered and pulled closer together. Her lips curled inwards, she held a fist in her hands as vertical wrinkles appeared between her eyebrows.

" What is going on here! She questioned in anger. The servants who were busy packing all Her mother's stuff, putting everything away in the store room, quickly stops when Maya spoke.

" Ma'am, we are putting away all Mrs Luke's things, One of the servants answered.

" Who ordered you to do this! Put everything back in it's place! Now! she commanded them.

" And I say take everything away from this house! if possible please burn everything! Stella spoke as she walked into the Living room. Maya turned to Stella, She wasn't surprised with Stella's action.

" Do you have a good reason? she questioned. Her face contorted in anguish. Stella gave a mocking smile, she walked closer to Maya.

" Oh Darling, your mother is already dead and forgotten! Am the new wife to your father! It's equally my house! you have to live with it!

" How dare you Stella! you gold digger! Maya raised her voice.

" well I don't mind you calling me that, the fact is, everything he owns! would be mine someday! Maya shook her head in disbelief. Don't worry my darling step daughter! I will soon cut off your eagle wings! Maya raised her hand to slap Stella when Josh held her and stops her from hitting Stella.

" what's going on here! Mr Luke demanded to know!

" Dad! are you aware of what this witch is planning against you!

"Enough Maya! Mr Luke yelled. It's too early in the morning for such drama! Maya we talked about this!

" And you are going to let her remove all mom's things out of this house!

" She's dead Maya! it's been Eight years! how about you move on from that! Maya glared at Stella who gave a half smile. Maya run back upstairs holding back her tears. Mr Luke ran after her.

" Maya! Sweetie! but Maya didn't stop until he held her hand. Dear I just want you to understand that, Your life doesn't revolve around your late mother, I just want you to be happy.

" I will never be happy Dad! as long as she's in this house! She's more important to you anyways! Maya closed the door behind her. Mr Luke tried to go in but Josh stopped him.

" Mr Luke, I think you should give her some time. I will talk to her, he offered. Mr Luke taps Josh's back then went back downstairs.

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Later that night, A black car stops at the front of a warehouse. It was pretty dark outside with faint lights. The Driver opened the door, as usual he makes a small bow, Ace steps out, He fixed himself before he wore a black hat. Two men walked to him, they too bowed before they all went in.

" Boss, we have a new member, One of his men informed him.

" Without my consent! his voice echoed.

" Am sorry boss, but he seem desperate, he said then lowered his gaze. Ace took out a cigarette and brought it to his mouth, quickly one of his men lit it for him. He left that room into another. A man was tied with a blind fold, he sat on a chair in the middle of the room. Ace ordered his men to take the blind fold and the tape that covered his mouth, they did as instructed.

" Please boss! please don't kill me! I promise I will pay back all the Money! he pleaded for mercy.

" You are a smart man, Ace spoke as he blew out the smoke from the cigarette. Smart little man Bruce, he laughed nastily as his Expression glacial. You were stealing from me Bruce! After trusting you with my money!

" Please I will pay you! I really needed the money Boss, please I will sell one of my property just to give it back! Please have mercy on me!

" You should have done that since you really needed the money Bruce! I paid you more than all my men! Then You double crossed me! I know your involvement with Mike's group! Bruce's eyes widened, he never knew he was aware of that.

" please like I said I really needed the money, just don't Kill me boss. Am really sorry! he tricked me! My daughter was going to die!

" I don't care Bruce! But Don't worry I won't Kill you, he said then blew the last thick smoke over Bruce's face before he threw the cigarette. He raised an arm and made a sweeping gesture. One of his men, brought in the new recruited member. Ace had a lot of men working for Him, They all wore black suits and black hats. Some worked in the casino, Some in other warehouses that export Guns to other gang groups. The only illegal Thing he refused to do, was to get involved or involve his men In Drug business. " relax I won't Kill you, he said to a frightened Bruce.

" really.... really.. boss? he questions in doubts.

" Yes, I won't but he will! he points at the new member who gave an evil smile.

" boss please! I have a family! Give me another chance! Ace punched Bruce on his face.

" Don't you dare say that! he stretched out his hand towards his right hand man who handed over a gun. He smirked then handed it over to the new recuited member. " Show me what you can do! he spoke then looked away. The man didn't hesitate to Fire a gun, the ballet went directly into Bruce's chest. Ace turned back, A glow appeared in his eyes, he uttered no words. You know what to do, he said then left the warehouse.