God father

It rang 5 times, Stephen had left his phone at the bar where he had few drinks with his friend, Alvin.

So helpless, Sophia who couldn't do anything asked for one more chance, but the thugs were impatient, to them, time was everything, "we don't have time for your little games, lady, we will have to go", their leader said.

"Wait.... Wait...", Sophia tried to say something while sobbing but they had already entered their car and drove away. In her heart, she cursed Stephen, if only he had answered, why did he approach her for help to convince Lyra if he wasn't going to show up in a crucial time? She hated him, standing up from the dirty ground she was sitting on, she walked in to her shop sobbing.

Stephen came back by 10pm at night, he didn't visit Lyra's shop, he wanted to know if she would miss her. Entering the bathtub, he had a long warm bath and without having dinner, he went straight to sleep unaware of what happened or the calls he missed.

Stephen's absence has led to Lyra's predicament, and Sophia's anger towards him is palpable. Little does Stephen know, his actions have caused a chain reaction of events that will change everything.

As Stephen sleeps peacefully, Lyra is trapped in a living nightmare. The loan sharks have taken her to a secluded location, where she's being held captive. Her fate hangs in the balance, and time is running out.

Meanwhile, Sophia's anger and frustration simmer, waiting for the perfect moment to confront Stephen. She can't believe he abandoned Lyra in her hour of need, and she's determined to make him pay for his negligence.

As the night wears on, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown. Will Stephen finally realize his mistakes and come to Lyra's rescue? Or will Sophia's wrath and Lyra's desperation lead to a catastrophic confrontation? The suspense is killing me!

Brownie, the gangs boss was sitting quietly drinking his favorite champagne when his boys came in with a beautiful girl, he looked at her and loved her, thinking how to make her pay, before he could say anything, Lyra was already kneeling pleading with him, "please sir, give me some time to pay you back, please don't hurt me, please".

Brownie has never been the one to take pity on people, in fact he was a business man who knows when to take and this time was a perfect opportunity to take, he laughed sarcastically, ordering his boys to leave, he came very close to Lyra, she was tied with rope hands and feet making her situation to be more helpless than it already seem.

Brownie's eyes gleamed with a sinister light as he gazed at Lyra, his voice dripping with malice. "Oh, you want to plead for mercy? How...amusing. You see, Lyra, I don't think you understand the gravity of your situation. You owe me a debt, and I always collect what's owed to me."

He paused, savoring the moment, as Lyra's eyes welled up with tears. "You're going to work for me, Lyra. You're going to do exactly as I say, or...well, let's just say you won't like the alternative."

Brownie's gaze roamed over Lyra's helpless form, his mind racing with the possibilities. He could sell her to the highest bidder, or use her as collateral to settle other debts. The options were endless, and he was determined to exploit them all.

Just as Brownie was about to deliver the final blow, his phone rang. He answered, his voice cold and calculating. "Yes?...Ah, Stephen. How...fortunate. I've been expecting your call."

The conversation was brief, but Lyra's heart skipped a beat as she heard Brownie mention Stephen's name. Could it be? Was Stephen coming to rescue her.

Stephen was a godfather, he was the creditor the whole time, employing his friend, Brownie to do the job of loan for him, he only cared about the interest, just like the company, he didn't care how the business works. He had called to inform Brownie that he would show up in the morning so Brownie could get everything ready, Stephen wasn't the type of guy to be patient with anything, if anyone has made him wait, that was Lyra.

Stephen, the mysterious stranger, is revealed to be the mastermind behind the loan shark operation. He's the one who has been pulling the strings, using Brownie to do his dirty work. And now, he's coming to collect his debt, with interest.

Lyra's heart sinks as she realizes she's been played from the very beginning. Stephen's charming smile and helpful demeanor were just a facade, hiding his true intentions. She feels like a pawn in a game she never agreed to play.

Brownie, sensing Lyra's despair, lets out a menacing chuckle. "Looks like your knight in shining armor is actually the devil in disguise, Lyra. You're in deeper trouble than you thought."

As the night wears on, Lyra's anxiety grows. She knows she must think fast, come up with a plan to escape, or face the consequences of Stephen's wrath. But how can she outsmart the very person who has been manipulating her from the start?

It was 7 am and Stephen just walked into the three story building where his loan business has been taking place.

Everyone bowed at the sight of him, indeed he was the man, in both physical appearance and financial stability, Stephen had it all except the heart which feels lonely.

Could it be that Stephen had forgotten about Lyra? That wasn't the case, Stephen had planned to visit her after few days to see if she would accept his dinner date offer. Walking into Brownie's office, he was greeted by three men in suits; Brownie, Tyler and Kelvin, Tyler and Kelvin were the first two people to join the business and they were the most seniors after Brownie.

Sitting down, Stephen asked for the profits and reports and just like him, everything was going perfectly until he asked about Mr McDonald, his debts has not been paid and he was furious at the fact that his family who would have been paying the debt were no where to be found.

McDonald was Lyra's father, and Lyra was kept in the little room which had only one window, she haven't eaten since the moment she was taken by these thugs but she wasn't hungry, not sure what her fate would be, she sobbed all night and weary, she still had teardrops falling from her already weak eyes.

The web of deceit and greed continues to entangle Lyra, as Stephen's true intentions are revealed. His focus on profits and reports, and his fury over Mr. McDonald's unpaid debt, show that he is a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

Meanwhile, Lyra's situation grows more desperate by the minute. Held captive in a small room with no food or comfort, she is at the mercy of these thugs. Her tears have dried up, but her eyes remain weak and weary from the constant crying. Her heart is heavy with fear and uncertainty, as she wonders what fate has in store for her.

As Stephen's meeting with Brownie, Tyler, and Kelvin continues, they discuss.