Back to my abductor's house

"Dave and I are going to be working together now and his men will be here to pick me up. I'll be in his house for the time being"

"OMG, I can't believe this. Meena why are you moving to his house" she said still in shock.

"Cause his father will never reckon me being in his son's house"

I knew it will turn out to be like this. I never expected less.

Making her understand wasn't that easy, it's still hard for her to accept it cause she doesn't trust Dave. Him being the son of the man who murdered the people she worked for, it's hard for her to accept.

Gabriel finally came as the dialogue was going on.

"Good thing you both are now ready...I'll help bring your bags to the car," he said, but there was no response.

He inquired what was wrong when he noticed the awkward atmosphere.

"Change of plans, Meena said we won't be evacuating anymore" she briefed.

"What?"

"No, I didn't say we won't be evacuating...we will, but not to Deli"

Gabriel was outraged at first but after I explained to him everything, just as I have done to Jane. He became to see reasons with me. He bought the idea, thank goodness.

Being a one-time security guard who worked for my father, it wasn't hard for him to comprehend as he sees it as the best thing to do. And that whatever will make me have my life back and live without fears should be done.

Ever since the incident, he never worked for anyone else. He said his royalty died with Gilbert Judge. But seeing the way he has supported me all through the past years till now, his royalty to my late father still lives on.

"Bravo Meena! I'm so proud of you for this bold step you're about to take and I'm strongly behind you. Let me know when you need my help and don't forget to include me in the plan when you and Dave eventually have one. I'll be glad to render my service"

"Are you kidding me right now?" Jane mumbled directly at Gabriel "For crying out loud, this is a suicide mission. I can't believe you're ratifying this" 

"Meena, don't mind her. she'll soon come around. Just be careful and alert me through Jane, if there is any danger." He said as Jane glanced at him with an inexplicable look.

"Thank's so much Uncle," I said hugging him heartily. Convincing him was easier than I thought. "But uncle, since I'm out of the box now why can't we communicate directly? I mean having your number"

"Not yet Meena, but soon you'll," He said and I nodded.

Dave's men came with two black SUVs. One to take me to his house and one to take Jane to her new house. It happens that he has already made provision for the house just like he had promised. Surely he's a man of his words.

Getting to his house, Dave wasn't around but he had instructed everyone to be answerable to me and be at my service when needed. They led me to the exact room I was kept initially.

Back to the house of the man that abducted me. This is so unbelievable but I've no choice. All I want now is to redeem myself and my family's name. The Judges need to be valid again, I'm tired of hiding.

Noticing a note on top of the bed, I walked straight to it. Nicely wrapped envelope accompanied with a white rose. I opened it and it was a message from Dave.

"Hey beautiful, reading this note simply means that you're home. Sorry I wasn't there to welcome you. I'm on a business trip and will be back in two days. Pardon me for not informing you on time. See you when I'm back."

Reading the note alone gave me goosebumps as his voice echoed in my head. I find it so romantic enough for him to drop me a note and his apologetic words showed how reasonable he is.

This made my heart race in anticipation of knowing more of him and more stuff he's made of.

I sniffed the white rose and it smells heavenly making me miss his presence.

I've been joyful the whole of the day knowing that Dave will be back any moment from now. I looked my best and awaits his return.

I kept on peeping through the window to checkout for him. Luckily for me, I can see the Gateway from the room window. And still, I wonder, why all this excitement? Why I'm I so eager to see him.

Had my dinner and lay on the bed downcasted after waiting for a long time without the sight of him. I shut my eyes and dozed off.

"Meena"

I heard my name whispered close to my ear but didn't open my eyes until I heard it again the second time.

I slightly opened my eyes and saw Dave lying close to me with his right elbow pressed to the bed and his hands on his cheeks.

My eyes cleared immediately as I almost jumped off the bed but he held me back with his other hand with an easy grab.

"Sorry I startled you" he apologized with a smile on his face.

I can't decipher how delighted I am to see him. Finally, he's back!

"How long have you been here watching me," I asked shyly as I try to move myself a little from the close range.

"Not long, I just arrived now"

"How was your trip?"

"Not as beautiful as you," he said with his usual smirk smile and my cheeks flushed red "if you will excuse me, I need to go freshen up and as well allow you to sleep," he said, getting up from the bed.

"See you tomorrow, goodnight," he said and left.

**********

Right at the board meeting, Dave couldn't concentrate. The thought of seeing Meena at his house when he's back was everything.

They had to call for his attention severally, all through the meeting till it was over.

On arrival, he went straight to the room she is in and saw that she was fast asleep.

He lay close to her and was tempted to touch her face as he admires how innocent and peaceful she looks in her slumber but restrained.

At dawn, Dave received a call from his private operators that his father has started detecting his every move.

Kendrick has assigned a spy to secretly survey and obtain information on his son, knowing that he's the only lead he has to get to Meena.

It's clear to him that his son has refused to heed his warnings. Now he's determined to bring his son down for going against the family's wish.

Dave was disgruntled and outraged. Discovering this side of his father baffled him as he sees him hide behind the mask of vengeance to portray an act of wickedness. How could he have such an unforgiving father who also wants to eliminate his son for going against his evil wish?

He got up and went to Meena's room to brighten up his downcast self. He wouldn't want to start his day in a gloomily way.

**********

Going through my emails for the first time in the last few days. I've lots of unread emails and I came across one from the office inquiring about my absence.

I dropped my phone as the thought about my life this past few days hit me. How things changed in a blink of an eye.

Just then, Dave came in as I'm already lost in thoughts.

"Good morning, sunshine" he greeted as he walks right up to me and sat on the bed.

"Good morning" I replied sitting up.

"Hope your night was okay?"

"Yeah" I answered as I look right into his eyes like I can see through him

And I did notice he looks a bit gloomy.

"Are you okay? Is there anything bothering you?" I asked out of concern.

"Wow, never knew you could be observant enough to notice. That shows you do care for me" he said enjoying himself.

"That isn't the answer to my question," I said trying not to be embarrassed.

"My dad is trying to use me as a lead to get to you," he said coldly.

"Oh my" I exclaimed as I place my hand on my forehead in dismay.

"You don't need to worry about that princess. We're going to be ahead of him. And I'll never let anyone hurt you" He said assuring me and I nodded.

This man is willing to be an adversary to his father all cause of him.

So powerful, yet so humble and kindhearted.

Glancing at him, I noticed I no longer felt the evil aura I'd felt previously around him. Now I feel protected, I feel peaceful and relaxed and all I wish to do right now is to clench in his arms and feel his body.

"So now tell me, what do you want to have for breakfast?"

"I'm good with whatever that's being served," I uttered calmly. "And please can I eat at the gardening?" I asked looking down.

"Don't be shy to talk to me" as he smiled at the way I asked avoiding his eyes "and yes you're free to eat whatever you want"

"Are we eating together?" I asked as I anxiously wait to hear a positive answer.

He smiled and stood up. He gazed at me one more time and walked towards the door "Yes" he simply answered without looking and left.