“Have you seen who you've come to visit, Elijah?" Martha asked Elijah impatiently, her expression twisting slightly due to how uncomfortable the gown she wore felt— It felt really out of place for her regardless of the grandiose. She wasn't used to wearing such a body-fitting and resplendent gown but she had to wear it since Elijah wanted it for whatever surprise he has. What was more uncomfortable for her was the stares she was driving from onlookers especially men.Imaginarily, as the smoldering looks lingered on her body, she felt the zippers at the back crawling down, the metallic slider cold against her bare skin as though the gawking eyes from men staring shamelessly was stripping her bare.“God!” She muttered, finger pressed against her temple, her low, almost tired voice giving away her frustration.“I'm sorry, Mum. Just a moment, please.” Elijah who was mid-conversation with Evelyn turned to her slightly with a half yet genuine smile, obviously absorbed by the conversation w

Elijah froze, his gaze down, locked on Rossana. The word Uncle was a strange Rhythm in his ear but then, he smiled widely at her like a good uncle.“Rossy..let's get going...he's not Uncle..” Hanna, her mother pulled her arm gently to whisk her away but Rossana was hesitant.“Let her be.” Elijah said calmly, taking a step forward. “If you won't be against it, she can come with me and you too.” He said smoothly, his smile lingering, genuine.Hanna blinked, forcing a smile, fingers tightening on Rossy's wrists like timepeice.“You don't have to..”“Don't worry. Both of you can come with me.” Elijah cut her off politely, voice smooth as filtered honey.Rossana, with a heart full of joy, ran over to Elijah and held his trousers. Elijah smiled, holding her tiny hand.“Let's go, my car is waiting over there.” He pointed.Rosanna, being a smart and vocal little girl looked across the road to see the big car Elijah pointed at. Her small eyes widened slightly, surprise flashing.Then little ja

VALENTINE DAY.At the presidential lounge, Elijah stood in front of a gigantic mirror hanging from the wall. He smiled, tugging on the hem of his suit for the second time. On his feet were pairs of sparkling Luis Vuitton loafers. Mrs. Keith had the outfits delivered specially for today as requested by Elijah. He looks different. Really different. Like he was bathed in gold overnight.He stepped away from the mirror and turned slowly but he froze, eyes pinned to a spot. For a fleeting seconds, it seemed time Paused.Suddenly, a wide smile bloomed over Elijah's face.Standing a few metre away was Martha. She looks exceptionally beautiful, radiating like the morning sun, draped in an Oxblood gown that flowed to the floor, sweeping on the pristine stairs as she descended like a royal. A gold necklace glinted above the neck curve, Scattering lights.She looks Sixteen. Sweet sixteen.“How do I look, Son?" A smile exploded on her face.Elijah swallowed, taking a step forward, gaze locked on

Zone Eight, An off-limit area, located far, beyond the fringe of the city.Rumours had it that the truft was restricted due to a tremendous earthquake ten years ago, some believed that the government had forbidden the land because of some hidden reasons, and some personal opinion about the land was that— it was an inhabitants for the dangerous— Very dangerous animals, and hence it is prohibited for residence and any purpose.But one thing, regardless of the citizen's beliefs was that, Zone Eight is a terrified place to enter for any reason, and stepping inside the land is not just unjustly breaking the rules of the government, but also a threat to life.The geography of the land is more of forests, mountains, and hills. Some parts of the ground had fissures, deep into the ground, and perhaps, earthquakes might be the main reason the land was out-of-bound by the government, and this place became the hideout of Tristan Cole to carry out his outlawed missions.The car slowed as Domi