"I've found out your parents hiding spot." Drake spoke out plainly,his gaze serious.
Happiness danced around Maxwell eyes as he gazed at Drake, filled with joy and satisfaction."You always seem to amaze me Drake...and I like it."
Drake's face lit up with a warm smile,his eyes shining with pride and appreciation.
Colin spoke up suddenly, filled with jealousy,refusing to remain silent."But sir, what then do you plan to do with Dark since your parents are found?"
Maxwell cold gaze moved to slowly towards Colin."I expected you to know Colin."
"I..." A frown spread across his face."I don't understand. I mean I thought you wanted Dark to work with you so you can find your parents,but since your parents are found..."
"Shut up!" He ordered." You're just so useless. I only made you my personal guard because Drake wasn't here and I thought you'll be wiser,but no. It's much worse."
Colin gaze narrowed to Colin as he spoke." The only reason master Drake wanted Dark to agree to work with him must only mean he's aiming for something big and great through him."
"And what is that something that is so big and great... oh intelligent Drake?" Colin blurted out with sarcasm.
"And how is he supposed to know?"Maxwell gazed at him,dissatisfied." I'm placing you in charge of this mansion since that's the easiest job you can do."
"But sir."His gaze were filled with shock."That'll mean a shortage of my salary. I promise...I promise to do better. Please." He begged.
"That was your same reply the last time and did you do any better? No."
"But sir I promise."
"Don't make me repeat myself twice Colin." He snapped."Or do you want to be reminded of what I did to the last guard who begged?" His gaze were sharp and piercing.
Colin gulped down nothing and lowered his head.
"Now dismiss! When I need you I'll call for you."
A smile lit up his face.
"Don't get too excited. Fool."
Colin bowed his head and hurried away.
Maxwell narrowed his gaze back to Drake,his gaze filled with satisfaction."Now tell me... Where are this peasants hiding?"
....
Stonevale Mansion.
Dark was strolling around the grounds of the mansion,his hands in his pocket.
The guards were watching him like a piece of egg that'll break if they turned away.
*"What a prison."* He hit his leg on a wall, sighing out in frustration."He's probably keeping me here for an experiment just like like skeleton child I saw. What use is going to school or looking healthy if I'm still going to die soon...I don't even know who my mother was."*
His gaze turned red with rage." Stupid.stupid.stupid." He hit his fists hardly on the wall.
Siren wanted to stop him,but just his gaze made him stop in his track.
"Why can't he just kill me!" He shouted." He should kill me if he hates me that much."
His phone rang,but he was in no mood to pick any calls .
After several calls,he finally placed his hand in his pocket and brought out his phone.
Noticing it was an unknown number kicked his curiosity to answer." Hello." His tone was cold and dismissive.
" Dark. I'm so glad you finally picked."
"Kiara." He turned back to see Siren looking at him and he realized he had shouted.*"If he knows it was Kiara who called she'll be in trouble with president Xavier."*
"I mean... Laura." He smiled forcefully."Hey Laura why did you call?"
"Laura? No Dark it's Kiara."she spoke, confused.
"Laura you're wasting my time!" He snapped." Why the hell are you calling me?"
Kiara frowned.*" Why is he sounding like that?"*she paused,then her gaze lit up in realization.*" He might be close to Xavier guard."*
"Dark I know you know it's Kiara speaking. You're close to Xavier guard right?"
No reply.
"Fine. Then you must know what I had intend to tell you before Xavier sees me."
"What is it?"
"Xavier told my mum that if he finds a way to kill you then we shouldn't expect to still breath. I think Xavier can't kill you with his hands. He has kept you alive because he hadn't found a way to kill you and that explains why he has guards guarding you."
Dark felt speechless. *"Finding a way to kill me when he can do that easily."*
"Are you sure of what you're saying Laura?"
"Of course I'm sure. I'm just curious. I don't know Dark." Her tone were filled with fear and confusion."I think there's more to know about your birth. I have to find out about your birth... I'll ask mother."
"You don't need to kia... I mean Laura. You shouldn't put yourself in trouble."
"I'm already in much trouble than you expect." She paused,her brows knitted into a frown."Dark?"
"Uh?"
"I've been wondering... If Xavier is looking for a way to kill you why does he get angry when you hurt yourself. Especially when we were kids."
Dark empty gaze were locked on the mansion gate as his mind drifted back to seven years ago when his father will order that he should be locked up in his room for three or four days because he found out he hurt himself. Especially the guards who were his guardian back then were killed before his eyes because according to his father they failed to stop him from getting injured. And now. When his father demanded his presence he had hurt his lips and his father expression were dark, he noticed. Most especially when he had intended to kill himself if he hurt Kiara,he noticed real fear he had never seen in his eyes.*"But why?"* His head were banging with questions that needed answers.
"Dark!" Kiara shouted.
Dark finally came back to realization."uh?"
"I called you several times, but you didn't answer."
"I'm sorry. I was... I was lost."
"What did you remember? Do you still notice Xavier reaction when you get hurt?"
"Yes." Dark rubbed his forehead and sighed."I have to go Kiara. I need to think about what you just said."
"Alright. Please be careful."
Dark cut the call without replying and pocketed his phone. His eyes were getting dizzy and his head was banging.
He needed to get to his room now,but as he moved his feet, it failed him and he fell to the ground unconscious.
Siren and the other guards rushed towards Dark, carrying him in their arms,they rushed him to be placed in a car quickly then Siren got in and zoomed off.
...
Ariana pov'
Ariana just got out of the bathroom,a towel tied around her.
She headed to her wardrobe to pick a nice party outfit cause Charlotte invited her. She nevers goes out just like Charlotte will say,but she shocked her today by agreeing to go with her to the party.
Her phone began to ring while she was dressing up."Who the hell is calling me?"
She quickly wore her fitted long sleeved silver gown.
Then she walked towards her bed, seeing it was her mum calling, she quickly answered."Hey mum."she smiled warmly.
"A devastating fire outbreak broke out in oakwood manor."
"Oakwood manor?"Her eyes widen in horror.
"We found your number in his phone as her daughter so we contacted you urgently. Unfortunately the fire caused significant injuries and we're doing everything we can to stabilize her."
"Which hospital."Her voice cracks.
"Sentara medical center."
She ended the call,her hands shaking,as memories flood through her,but she tried to compose herself.
She took her car keys and hurried out,not bothering to pack her hair.
Charlotte was just about come into Ariana room when she saw her. Her brows knitted into a frown."Are you okay?"
"I'm so sorry Charlotte. I have to go to the hospital." She quickly blurted out,her eyes teary and she rushed out.
"Hospital?"She watched as she retreated,her brows knitted in confusion.
She quickly rushed into her room and grabbed a jacket and her car keys then headed out,got into her car and followed Ariana from behind, increasing the speed so she doesn't loose her .
Some minutes later, Ariana arrived at the hospital,rushing towards a staff,she shouted."Where the hell is my mum! I was told she had a fire accident."
The staff calmed her down."you have to calm down miss. Your mother is in the ICU. You can't see her now."
"No." Tears were already pouring down her eyes."You have to let me see her. You have to let me see her." She Shaked him harshly.
The staff grabbed her both hands tightly and Shaked her, urging her to remain calm." Miss you have to remain calm... Your mother will be alright if you remain calm. The doctors are doing their best to get her out of trouble."
"Ariana."Charlotte hurried towards her.
"Charlotte." She left the staff and grabbed Charlotte both hands,her hands shaking rapidly and her gaze filled with fear." There was a fire outbreak at my mother home Charlotte... There was fire..." Fear, anxiety,love and past memories flooded her mind making her unable to breath freely. Her whole body were shaking and her gaze were filled with pain and fear.
Charlotte held her shoulders."Get a grip Ariana. Nothing's going to happen to your mum."
The words brought back a flood of memories, reminding her of the night she'd awakened from the fire, her mother soothing her with the same reassuring words as she cried out for her siblings and father.
The memories and emotions became too much to bear,and she fell, losing consciousness.
"Ariana!" She shouted, falling to her knees, shaking her effortlessly and crying out her name before the nurses came and carried her away.