Chapter 3 3

I looked at my watch, and it was already thirty minutes past eight; it seemed someone was running late.

The blind date was supposed to be by eight, but it's already been thirty minutes since I arrived, and there is no trace of my so-called blind date.

"When are we going to visit the chairman?" I looked at Ken who had been seated with me across the table

"Today by nine"

"That means I have thirty minutes more to waste.

Can this be a sign from nature saying I just have to be patient and all my problems would go on their own?" I asked a rhetorical question expecting no replies as usual

"Hello," a lady dressed in a Florida pink dress said smiling from ear to ear

"You must be Miss Sunday right?" Ken inquired and I was already getting the feeling that I am wasting my time so I didn't spare her a glance even as she took her seat

"Nix.."

"Refer to me as Mr Dean, I hate it when people cross the limits" I warned looking up to find Ken shaking his head vigorously

"Oh..alright..its okay" she said nervously tucking her hair behind her ear. "I hope you excuse me for being late.."she said nonchalantly taking a sip from the glass before her. "I honestly totally forgot about the blind date, and when my PA reminded me, It was already too late.

To be sincere I never wanted to come for this blind date, but seeing you I think I made the right choice" She began swaying her tail like a dog looking for treats.

"Well since we're both here, and the table is set how about we have dinner," she said picking up her cutleries and began eating

"Don't you have anything to say, Mr Dean? I mean, this entire date was set up by the elders in our family; I at least need your concert to know if your thoughts match mine because I'd love for things to work out between us." Why is she getting her hopes high?

"Unpunctual, talkative, unethical, lack of manners, courtesy and fashion skills"

"Excuse me?" She dropped her cutleries looking at me with wild eyes

"That's my honest thought. You know I really appreciate your honesty but that doesn't change my thoughts about our meeting or your unruly behavior. We can't be together because you don't match my standards and I hate it when people act and behave without turns, so don't try getting your hopes high about me..." I pick up my coat

"Because this meeting was a total waste of time to me" I tried my absolute best to be polite and keep my words in check

"I feel your thoughts are rude so I'll take your words as an insult.." she drop the cutlery she was holding "Mr Dean with all due respect,but do you know your actions can affect the productivity of your company? I can easily ask my dad to pull out from being an investor "saying that she earned a chuckle from me as I felt what she was saying was childish

"My company wouldn't be affected one bit so please feel free running over to your dad, as I'd prefer going on a date with a little kid than with you who lacks common fashion sense," I finally stood to my feet about about to get dressed from this unholy look "I already made payments so please feel free to eat to your heart content, I'll also treat this as a charity event" I scoffed not breaking eye contact with her.

I wonder why parents never teach their children proper manners and punish them instead of supporting them when they do wrong.. I'll have to do a better job with my little girl I wouldn't want her becoming a bit like this.

"In a love story, who does the female lead end up with, the hero or the villain?"

"Isn't it obvious sir, it's the hero of course?" the nurse said with a smile, and a sigh escaped my mouth

"That means my dear child is going to be lonely forever.." my shoulders slumped and the thought of him brought chills to my stomach "You know, death hunts those who challenge him.. and when he takes a stroll, even fear itself takes a step backward.." I looked outside the window as I envisioned everything I said. "..because he not only strikes the physical appearance of a person but even their soul in short, he's called the devil incarnate in human form.."

"Seem this old man knows a lot about me already"I was suddenly interrupted by the devil himself.

Speaking of the devil was the only line that came to me. I raised my left hand dismissing the nurse as he took the seat beside my bed while his assistant gave me a slight bow

"You have finally decided to visit?" I laid back on the bed not wanting to make eye contact with him

"Nope, I came to give you feedback about the girl you set me up with.."

"I know it's not going to work out so let me think about the remaining days of my life peacefully before I pass on" I interrupted not wanting to say much nor expose my little secret

"If you want to die then just do it stop treating me with it" I heard him scoff and sat up straight

"So my threats do affect you?"

"No," he said emotionlessly, cutting my hopes short how exactly did I end up with such a grandchild?

"Then leave, I'm tired of trying to convince you" I laid back on the bed

"Well, I'd love to do that, but you'll only create a scene in the hospital and try convincing me once more to attend the family gathering, which I'll continuously refuse.."

"But why? You're still a son of that family no matter what they think so why don't you just overlook them?" I looked up to find him twirling a pen in his left hand with his face disclosing no emotions

"Because I don't want to, I told you years ago that I called quits with being the good guy, as it only makes people want to take me for granted.."

"And is that why you threatened to kill the sons of your third and fourth uncle if they don't transfer their shares to you?" I questioned just for the room temperature to drop and Nix's aura to become even darker. I suddenly found it hair to breathe but mask my discomfort with a straight face.

"Seems you've already heard of that," he said with a nasty smirk his voice dripping with a dark energy "But they failed to tell you the truth, I didn't threaten them, I meant every single word I said and that's why I shut both of them straight in the chest and if they didn't submit to my demand I surely would have sent a bullet into their brains" I looked into his eyes to find no single hint of emotions nor sympathy. They were like a dark hole ready to suck in anything at anytime

"Then what if I refuse to transfer my shares to you, knowing I'm the major shareholder of the company, what would you do?" I questioned and he snapped the pen he was holding into two and threw them in the trash can

"I'd get rid of you like I just did with that pen, the only reason I haven't fulfilled your wish of having a heart attack is that my kids are still fond of you so count yourself a lucky old man, and stop trying to get involved in my life because my time is money," he said patting me on my cheek before making his way towards the door

"I heard you brought a young girl home, who is she?" I asked and he suddenly stopped at the door turning to face me with a dead smirk

"I see gossip spread as wildfire, it's barely been twenty-four hours since I brought her home, and seems the entire family is already aware of her existence, I think it's time someone gets punished for gossiping"

"Hey, leave the kids out of this, I just wanted to know if she is.."

"I'll say it one more time, and I hope it sticks to you; stay out of my matters, old man, unless I'd send you to your ancestors if you don't.

Who she is and why I brought her into my house is none of your business so make sure you remember that before trying to investigate me okay and if anything happens to her then prepare to have a mass burial of the Aron's.

Be sure to extend my greetings to my dear uncles so they don't forget about my existence" he scoffed before leaving the room and I fell back to my bed feeling my heart pounding aggressively against my ribcage.

This boy might not just be the root cause of my death one day but also the reason for the down fall of the Aron family

If only my brother didn't pass away so quickly then I wouldn't have to pay for the consequences of his actions by taking care of his inhumane grandson and trying to reason with his four sons.

If only he allowed his only daughter to live a happy married life with the person she chose, then maybe things wouldn't be the way they are now, and Nix could have the opportunity to live happily.

I guess so..but I believe things would have been better than it is now.

It's almost a decade since his parents death and I've never seen that young man smile or cry, he left home without his siblings one day and came back after two years to take them back and I was never able to gather information on what he was up to nor who he associated with but one thing was for sure, he wasn't the same child I use to play catch with.

He grew up way too fast for his good which was an advantage and disadvantage for him as he only had to focus on his studies and taking care of his siblings rather than lavishing like his uncle who never expected him to get to where he currently is, since they always looked down on him as the son of a common chef who had no power nor wealth expect a little restaurant at the side of the road, but now the son of a common chef hold the keep to the fate of the entire Aron family members.

"Carmela wake up" I could hear someone call

"Carmela" they called again and I look behind me to find strange gun men standing before me. One had a sinister smile which sent strange creeps to my stomach. I could feel the fear that wasn't there in the first place slowly crawling up into my chest and my heart beat speeding rapidly.

As he took a step closer to me I took one back but it only made them laugh more

"Where do you think you're going to? Do you think you would survive if you jump off the cliff?" He questioned and I suddenly turned to my left feeling a heavy gaze on me. I felt relieved seeing a particular person that also hanged over the cliff from the other side but I couldn't tell who he was because his face was foggy. I looked at him pleading for help and although he was in no condition to offer me help I felt reassured he would do something to save me.

"Jump" I read him lip but shook my head "Trust me and jump" he said again and I looked at the gunned me standing before me. Not like I actually have any choices in the first place and so I did like he instructed.

I could feel gravity pulling me down as the wind slapped again my face,my hair blocking my vision as the whispering sounds of the wind filled my ears.The water's surface glinted like a sheet of molten silver, growing larger and more turbulent with each passing second.my stomach dropped as they pierced the water's surface, the impact sending shockwaves through their body. The world around them dissolved into a chaotic blur of white foam and turquoise depths, as they plunged into the water's icy embrace.

I suddenly sat up feeling my heart face like crazy. I looked around to find my self in a dark room which only source of light was the dim light beside me. My hand was connected to an IV and other beeping mechines that made my head ache.

It was all a dream

I said to my self but the experience felt so real that my hands were still trembling. Feeling my head spin I hurriedly took out the IV drop and stood to my feet as I tried to make my way towards the door but my vision suddenly turned foggy but it wasn't going to be an obstacle to me. I strived getting to my feets although I kept falling but finally got to the door. Turning the door knob, I was met with a lot of light making me fall to the ground one more time. I crawled my way through the hallway as I approached the stairs before me my vision suddenly turned super blurry but still I was determined to leave this place.

I rose to my feet about to take my first step on the stair but missed my footing leading to me falling. I closed my eyes shut expected the pain to settle in but it didn't instead I felt a pair of strong arms wrapped around my waist

"Trying to run away? Little beloved" just like a spell I opened my eyes, feeling a chill run down my spine. I could make out who it was due to the darkness but the fact about the effect this individual has on me is undeniable. I tried to break myself free from his grasp but his grip around me only got stronger. He placed his finger under my chin pulling my face close to him and then I lost my entire sense of rationality as his soft lips claimed mine.

"Don't ever think about leaving until I give you the permission to. You're mine " he whispered against my lips while I tried to catch my breath and process everything that just happened but was suddenly swept off my feet

"If you try escaping once more then get prepared to be punished"