"Did you do as I said?" I asked the trembling figure in front of me. "Yes sir. They should be there by now, if my prediction is correct" he replied. "Good. You may go" I dismissed him.

I stood up grabbing a her hair before twisting it and pulling her up by it. She stood up immediately and I got in her face "You do as I say and never question me, I'm I clear?" I growled in her face. She whimpered as more tears fell down her face "I said I'M I CLEAR?" I shook her by her hair not caring if I pulled out her hair or not.

"Did you find anything?" Jade asked as we came in. I shook my head, tears fell down my cheeks as Jace placed me on the couch sitting me up. "Nothing" I hiccuped. I felt someone rub my back making me calm down a little.

Daniel tugged on my shirt. "Yes baby?" I asked him as he sat at my left side with Lee who was sat at my right side. "When will Mary get back?" he pouted as Lee joined him. "Yeah, she still needs to finish the story she was telling us" Lee huffed. "Umm..." I was lost of words looking at my friends for someone to help. "She decided to stay at her friend's place for a while" Jace said making me glare at him but he shrugged.

I slapped her in fury "JUST EAT THE GODDAMNED FOOD" I yelled at her but she refused shaking her head vigorously as she pursed her lips in a thin line. "GOD DAMMIT" I yelled frustrated throwing the food at the wall making the girl whimper

I pulled her by her hair making her stand, looking her dead in the eyes "Do as I say or else" I paused before snapping my fingers "That's how fast I'll kill you but I can give you the honours and make your death more painful as I see you like putting up a fight" I growled in her ear before tossing her on the ground like a ragged doll

"My mom will find you and she will kill you" she said and I could almost feel her smirking. "In her current state" I mocked, barking out a booming laughter that made the small room shake. "I'd love to see her try, honestly" I snickered seeing her horrified expression. "You've been spying on us" she gasped in disgust.

"What do you mean?" she spat eyeing my every move.. "What I mean is, every thing is wonderful when you have everything in your control; Just at the tip of your finger" I replied smiling at her confusion.

"Come on Daniel, Lee. Please eat" I begged tears clouding my vision. They shook their heads

"When Mary comes back home we'll eat. Till then we are eating nothing" they pressed their lips to form a thin line. I sighed dropping the spoon in an attempt to feed them which proved difficult

I rubbed my palm over my face "JACE" I screamed for him then watched as he ran down the stairs as fast as he could

"You yelled for me?" he panted

"Yeah. Can you get them to eat?" I pleaded making him sigh but oblige. Walking over to the twins, I watched as they eyed his huge figure approaching them. He sat on the chair opposite them so he could face them

"Guys you need to eat or else you'll fall sick. Do you want to fall sick?" he asked but they narrowed their eyes at him

"If it gets Mary to come home then we won't eat till she does" Daniel said

"Why can't you just understand? WE WON'T EAT TILL SHE COMES" I was shocked by Lee's sudden outburst. "Ugh" he yelled frustrated and before I knew it the plates of food were scattered on the floor, broken in pieces

I looked up to finding Lee panting as tears fell down his eyes "Lee-" I began but stopped when he shot a glare my way making me glue my mouth shut. He and Daniel stood up from the dining chair and ran all the way up the stairs. Seconds later I heard the door to their room slam shut

I broken down in tears "They hate me. They hate me so much" I kept muttering, my hands held my head as I shook in tears. I felt someone rub my back and knew immediately that it was Jace. "What will I do Jace? It's been weeks since she has gone and the boys won't even eat and if they do they nibble on their food, eating just little. I'm concerned Jace and my fucking condition is not making the situation any better" I said to him watching as he looked down at me with a pitiful expression

He carried me off the chair to the couch where he sat and placed me on his laps so that we were chest-to-chest, my legs were wrapped around his waist. One of his hands was rubbing my back while the other was in my hair. I hiccuped as he kept muttering sweet words in my ear; I held unto his neck tightly as if he would disappear any moment.

"Please don't leave me" I pleaded burying my face in his neck, making his neck wet with my tears.

"Shhh, I won't" he reply still repeating his earlier actions of rubbing my back

"Promise?" I sniffled breathing in his scent which only made my heart thump faster against my rib cage making me wonder if he could feel or hear it

"I promise. Now sleep" he whispered in my ear before I knew it I heard him humming a familiar tune to me. I yawned as a huge surge of tiredness coursed through my body making my limps too heavy to carry.

"Thank you" was the last thing I muttered before a comforting darkness engulfed me.

I felt her steady breaths signalling me that she was asleep. Gently yet firmly, I carried her up the stairs into her room before placing her on her bed. She had on uncomfortable cloths "I can't help her out of them" I thought out loud before a light bulb flickered on in my head. I left the room, downstairs then into the kitchen to find the surprisingly young nanny disposing the broken plates into the dust bin

"Sorry to bother you but Riele needs a change of cloth, could you help her?" I asked her

"Of course but may I ask did she mess herself up or why does she need a change of cloths?" she asked, her golden brown eyes clouded with confusion as her brows were raised in a question like manner

"Oh no she's asleep and her cloths seems uncomfortable" I said before grabbing a cup of coffee. She nodded before leaving the kitchen. I was done with the coffee, I hurriedly rinsed the cup before dashing out of the house after making sure I was with my wallet and phone.

I boarded a taxi to work finding Shelby standing at my post waiting for me

"He left hasn't he?" I asked the man in front of me. He glanced at the tablet in his hands before looking up at me

"Yes sir" he nodded. I tapped my cheek

'What to do... What to do?' A light bulb lit in my head and I smirked "Get a 4 men, you inclusive. Get the red car ready make sure you guys are there before I get there. Understood?" I ordered to which he nodded before leaving the room.

I left the living room down the familiar hall before stopping at a door. Bringing out a key, I unlocked the door before entering to find the girl laying on her bed, stomach down as she huffed in boredom

"I can see you're bored" I said leaning against the door frame with my hands deep in my jean pockets. Startled, she fell off the bed making me snort. Immediately she got up, she glared at me before patting down her hair

"What do you want?" she asked placing her hand on her hips. I cocked my brows in amusement at her sudden boldness which she has been showing quite often

"I was concerned, is that a crime?" I asked

"It is when you kidnapped me" she crossed her arms over her chest, I smirked

"Not my fault" I defended

"Oh who's then?" she asked

"You should be hungry, I'll tell someone to get you your food" I ignored the question, turning to leave

"Can you at least give me my phone?" she begged, I turned back to face her

"Do you think I'm stupid?" I laughed. "No" I said

"I promise I won't call or text anyone" she said desperation swimming in her brown orbs.

"Now I actually believe you think I'm stupid. Well the answer is still a no. If you would excuse me I have other important things to do" I left the room locking the door before pocketing the key in my back jean pocket.

I walked out of my mansion, seeing the red jeep I requested for parked at the parking lot, ready to be driven. I walked into it, closing the door "You know where to go" I nodded at the driver and immediately the car roared to life and we were driving out of the gates to our destination.

I stood in front of the black door before ringing the door bell again. "What's taking her so long? Open the damn door" I connected my fist with the door. Seconds later the door creaked open slowly, in sight was the person I was looking for. "Good afternoon" I plastered a big smile as she looked at me

"Good afternoon. Who do you request for?" she asked eyeing me and the men behind me.

"Oh no one. I'm actually interested in seeing you" I said

She licked her lips "I'm sorry but I don't know you" she said as fear ignited in her eyes as her eyes trailed on the men behind me.

"I'm here to do business with you" I said going straight to the point.

She furrowed her brows as her attention shifted to me "Business? What kind?" she crossed her arms over her chest

"Would you mind if I enter? This is not a matter to be discussed outside" I said smiling.

She bit her lips in uncertainty. I could almost see the bots turning in her head as she thought it through "Come in" she whispered making it almost inaudible but I heard her. I signaled for the men to stay outside except one.

I walked in with the man behind me as the lady shut the door. I took a sit on the couch. She rubbed her arms looking at the top of the stairs almost sacred "So what do you wanna talk about?" she asked hurriedly

"I need you to do just a little thing for me" I smirked. "And mind you it involves a heavy payment" I winked

"OK what do you want me to do?" she asked

I brought out a small vile in my hands smiling at it before tossing it to her as she made a feeble attempt to catch it but luckily it landed on the couch safely without breaking. She picked it up "What's this for?" she examined the vile containing a flaming red powder

"Doesn't matter all I need you to do is add it to your boss' food" I explained. "Ms. Downs" I added

She eyed me "How do you know her name?"

"Like I said, doesn't matter. Just do as I told you" I snapped my fingers and the man beside me handed me the duffel bag hanging on his shoulder.

"Here" I tossed the bag to her to which she caught. She opened it and immediately her hand flew to her mouth

"F-For me?" she asked looking up at me then back at the opened bag.

"Yup, all for you if you do as you're told" I said, she nodded

I got up alongside the man "We'll be leaving now" I walked to the door, opening it as the man went out. I was about to leave when I turned back to her "Oh just so you know, if you don't do it I'll know, and you don't want to bear the consequences, Ms. Hathaway" I saw her visibly gulp.

"How do you-" I didn't let her finish, interrupting her

"Bye" I waved at her before closing the door. I walked into the car as the driver drove away from the house "Phase two completed" I smirked.

Wow! That was a long chapter

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