Intentions

[Phone Rings]

Hello Mr Daniel jrn?

Yes it's me..

My name is Sharon Blacks, I'm an agent from Jota companies in Devalon, I received an email yesterday from your company. How can I be of an assistance?

Uhm yes.. I would really appreciate your assistance.

Go on sir..

I would like to know if my manager arrived already.

I am sorry sir but Ms Lilo hadn't arrived as scheduled.

What..? what do you mean she hadn't arrived? Daniel was confused.., he thought she arrived already and probably decided to switch off her phone for the project or..

Sir, Ms Lilo hadn't arrived.. we all are waiting for her arrival to start the project.

No..no.. this is not possible.. she was supposed to be there.. why is she not there?

Si- sir i-

Put me on with your Manager, he demanded.

But sir---

I said put me on with your Manager, he yelled.

Y- yes sir, she said startled

Sir, Mr Daniels want to speak with you, she said.

Oh of course, it's not everyday we have the opportunity to speak with that man, Simon responded.

Hello Mr Daniels, he said with so much respect.

Simeon Goodly James, Daniel called his full name.

Y- yes Sir, he stammered.

He does that only when he's angry.. only God know what is coming to them.. with one click their company will crash.

Tell me.. why Lilo is yet to arrive to Devalon.

Uhm Sir i- I uhm- I waited for her three days ago at the bus station but sh- she didn't show up nor did she call, he stammered.

"three days ago"?

Yes sir...

You mean "four days ago"

I uhm- he gulped softly.

Lilo was supposed to be in Devalon since four days ago and you didn't call to inform us that she didn't show up.. Daniel was angry at this point, he didn't expect that Simeon would be this careless.. He only partnership with the Jota companies because Lilo ask him to.. and Franklin Park was a good friend..

I- I am so-- sorry sir, he begged, because he knew what is coming to them.

Tell Franklin I'm coming to Devalon..

Before simeon could say anything, he hunged up.

Oh... no no why did I forget something so vital? why..? Simeon cried. why did you bring me the phone to answer? why? he cried even loud.

Sharon just stood there with an apologizing look. please sir I am sorry for not letting you know sooner but he insisted that he speaks to you, she cried too.

Oh no.... he used her skirt to blow his nose and she flinched in disgust.

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Come on eat your food, Harriet saw that Lilo hadn't touched her meal yet, she saw the worry in her eyes.

What bothers you?

Uh? Lilo came back from her thoughts

What bothers you?

Uhm- nothing milady

Come on tell me , she coaxed her. Lilo had no choice but to blurt out her thoughts.

Milady I uhm- I don't want to stay any longer, she said.

And why not?

I - I want to go back home, she replied

Harriet gave her a warm smile and continued eating.

Not getting any reply as silence filled the room, Lilo started eating as well. Just then Jaden replied...

You can't..

She raised her head to look at him and asked, why not? why can't I go home?

Because I said so.. he answered

You have no control over me.. and you cannot make such decision, she said with a frown.

I can.. remember?

Of course how can she forget what happened in the bathroom earlier. For a fleeting seconds Lilo didn't utter a word until she finished her meal. He promised to throw her out of the window one day.

But why was he not letting her go? why? she didn't want to stay here.. she only came for shelter but it seems like she has been sleeping for too long. But how did she sleep for so long? she asked herself. Her thoughts went back to the ugly looking creature she saw three nights ago. it seems like it was all her imaginations, because creature like that doesn't exist anymore. And the witches?

she thought. Deep down Lilo was scared of leaving this place.

What are your intentions in keeping me here? she asked.

Harriet smiled infectiously and then said, "you will be fine Lilo".

Lilo didn't know what else to say so she nodded.

Harriet was a kind woman but her son was the opposite..

Take her to her room, Harriet said

Yes milady.

Lilo hesitated but then followed the maid. They walked in silence as Lilo was trying to decipher the reason for her hostage. This time she didn't look at the portraits but walked as fast as she could. Reaching the tall corridor they continued walking until they came upon a door and the maid stopped to open it.

Why does the drawings on the door look so familiar?

Lady Lilo please.., the maid called softly when she saw Lilo still standing at the door.

Uh?

I see you are fascinated by the drawings, the maid asked with her head slightly bowed.

Hmm yes.. it's-- it's uhm very-- very "familiar", she looked at the drawings intently.

Familiar? milady?

Uhm no.. i mean it's beautiful, she quickly walked inside the room to avoid any further questions.

Is there anything i can help you with milady?

Not at all.

The maid bowed and left the room.