All Chapters of The Return of The Gangster Lord; Mark Smith: Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
10 chapters
chapter 1
Mark's point of viewI walked out for the umpteenth time as I looked left and right hoping to see her walk out of her car or better still walk up to the gallery.The weather seems cold and I won't want her to catch a cold. I kept folding and dusting her jacket as I waited patiently.“Boss, I advise you to come in now, you have been standing out there for a while now, it's cold and the event is starting in the next ten minutes.Won't you want to come in and get settled?” A tiny voice said behind me as I looked back to see my assistant.Sara Adam!The most hyperactive assistant I have ever seen, she has been up and doing since we fixed the event and I have even noticed her restlessness since the day break and I must really appreciate her work.She is the best!“Thanks Sara, I will come in very soon! Get a jacket for yourself in order not to get cold and see to the welfare team backstage!” I said. “Okay big boss, I will get to it now!” She said, without a second thought or word, she tur
chapter 2
Mark's point of view Flashback The plane from Sweden to New York was quite hectic as I could only afford the economy budget.I sat in my seat as I waited for the other person on my left to come in. I could not help but think of how hard it is back home with my parents.As a grown man, I have been stripped of my right to make choices and they still expect me to stay back and listen to their rules and regulations.Definitely No“This must be yours!” A calm Italian accent voice said and I looked towards the direction to collect my notepad.“Yes, thanks!” I said but she smiled. Picked it up and sat down, leaving the notepad on her lap. I was confused, wasnt she going to give me my notepad?Am I meant to pick it up?She was still settling in at the time, I tried not to stare at her but each glance, I noticed different features about her.At first, her hand, quite pinkish, long and beautiful, her nails were natural and peach in color, so perfectly trimmed and designed.Then her pants and
chapter 3
Mark's point of view I looked up to argue but thinking about how it might slow down her treatment, I gave up and could only watch them push her to the emergency ward.I began to pace around as I was forcing down how negative my body felt. I hope nothing happens to her.I certainly can't live without her, I can't!Thirty minutes passed, and there was no sign of the attending nurse or doctor. Sara already arrived with her parents and looking at their sad eyes was breaking me more.“She will be fine!” I heard her father tell her mother. I wanted to believe it but something isn't right here.She will be in pain. “Who is Miss Jocelyn's relative?” A middle aged man walked out of the emergency room with a wipe in his hand, trying to sanitize his hands.“I am!” I rushed towards him as her parents also followed suit. He looked at us and I saw pity in his eye before it faded and got overshadowed by his straightforward explanation.“I’m so sorry to inform you, we lost her! She will be pushed o
chapter 4
Mark's point of view Hours have passed since I have been interrogated and made to wait in the cold hallway of the station. The wind was blowing and my hand seemed to be freezing but regardless my heart was still on fire.Rage was burning in me as I was thinking about how such an incident could happen in a vicinity that is always covered by securities.And moreover due to the event I have planned, I have made Sara see to the fact that there was extra security in place but how?How did they end up entering and attacking?How did they escape as well and the security didn't catch a glimpse of any of them?Someone must be in on it but who?Who did this?Who was planning to attack Jocelyn? She has never had a clash with anyone but how? How did she end up being shot by the men? Was the gunshot for her or was it not intentional?“Mr Mark, I am so sorry to keep you waiting here but the detective will love to meet you now!” the young inspector, who came to invite me, said respectfully.Witho
chapter 5
Mark's point of view “Mr Mark!” A buzzing voice kept calling my name and I couldn't help but open my eyes. It is a little dark here.I rubbed on my eyes to adjust my view and indeed it's dark in here. “Who is that?” I asked and the voice answered happily.“It's me, Sara!” She responded. I sat up causing all my body to ache. I must have slept in an uncomfortable position for a long while.But where am I??“Let's go, sir” she said and I wondered what she meant by that. “Where am I??” I asked and her mood dampened.“The cell in the station!” She replied.“What? How!!” I asked with a very confused expression and she stretched her hand and helped me out “They said they thought you were harassing the female officer, so they used their teaser on you and you blackout.It was only when they heard from the weakling called the female officer that you were innocent, so they called me to come take you home! I guess they are too ashamed to face you and apologize!” She responded and led me out t
chapter 6
Mark's point of view I lifted my head heavily and turned towards the voice and I was shocked to see Jocelyn's mum staring down at me with furious red eyes.She didn't wait for my words as she began to hit me with the flower in her hand. I wished to dodge the hit but I couldn't.I deserved it, I could only hold still as I received my punishment. “You killed my only daughter, you ingrate. You useless one.She supported your dream but guess what your dream did to her, it took her life. All she did was love you. You are evil.You cursed human being, you disgust me!” She kept yelling as she kept hitting me. I endured it all and suddenly it stopped.I looked up only to see she was sobbing into her husband's arm. He caught her in time during her outburst and led her away from me.I watched how much he acted and I wondered if I ever matched up to him In affection and control he had on his woman.I guess I wasn't man enough.“Don't blame yourself!” A voice said, I felt startled as it sounded
chapter 7
Mark's point of view It's been a week since my smile lost its way home and my happiness got drained away. My home looks exactly how she had left it and I was afraid a little change of movement will annoy her.She loved it like that and I want to keep it like this for her.I was still immersed in her picture when I suddenly heard my doorbell ring. I was shocked but waited patiently to see if it was a mistake but it rang again.I don't have anyone or better still friends in here. I have never had a visitor except Sara and I have laid Sara off work since the incident as I made a choice to close up the gallery.My inspiration died, so does the gallery!I stood up reluctantly and checked the see-through hole but I didn't see anyone. I opened the door and for the first time since I locked myself inside the house for a week. I received the natural air.It was calm but not as refreshing as it used to be. I stepped out to see who rang my bell but I didn't see anyone around. It was like it wa
chapter 8
Mark's point of view Hacking was a talent that has always come in handy since I started growing teeth. I hacked into the gallery surveillance camera and luckily I was able to retrieve the deleted section.And indeed, the footage of that incident was right there. Why did they delete it? I watched it for the very first time and I felt nothing but anger watching the man shoot towards my way and Jocelyn went down with me.I tried to bottle my emotions and watch the second time for analysis and surprisingly, I found out the gunshot was directed towards my direction.It wasn't a case of robbery like the officers claimed. The man in the passenger seat of the moving car was the one who took the shot.It was really planned as the car was on motion and didn't delay after the second gunshot and they drove away.Looking at their aim, it was obvious they were planning to shoot at someone and now I am cut in-between if the gunshot was fot me or Jocelyn.From the recent news, I Believe it is for m
chapter 9
Mark's point of view It wasn't hard to inform the police that I will be out of town for a while but available for calls in case they have any report to make to me.Even though I knew they had buried Jocelyn's case just like that. They weren't even bothered about me.I wish I could punch so sense into them but I guess if they can't do it legally, I can do it illegally, the point is just for the truth to be discovered and justice be served for Jocelyn.I visited Jocelyn's family house and even though there was music on and no much changes in the house, there was no joy.Jocelyn's mum wasn't welcoming but she was not agitated like before. Her father heard me out and wished me luck after I told him I wanted to go bury my dead parents in my hometown.He asked when I would be back but I did tell him about the uncertainty and he approved even though I could read some disappointment in his eyes.They are forever my family but I have to leave to get justice no matter what.Sitting in the plan
chapter 10
Mark's point of view I dragged my foot as I followed him to the exact stop they were buried. Side by side, Pa and Ma were buried with several flowers on them.I stared coldly at those I never thought our last meeting would be in a fight and our next would be in separate worlds.I left in a rush of anger and quest to change myself and distance myself from them and guess what I made!A huge mistake that cost me not just a life but three lives! So stupid of me!Uncle Barnabas cleared the few dirty near their graves before coming to stand by my side.“They didn't believe you left even after weeks of them receiving reports that you went away. Your mum will keep sending painting and drawing materials to your room in secret believing you will be back soon.Your father was disappointed but never showed it in his face regardless. He had high hopes for you. He was harsh on you because you were the heir.He couldn't give you the ordinary life you wanted but he wanted to give you a secure life.