Chapter One
Youre going to be living with him from now on.
Ariel stared at her parents in confusion. She didnt
understand what they were saying. They just
showed her a picture of some random man and
said shes going to live with him.
The man in question looked like a demon from the
pit of hell. A scary, scarred face and shady eyes.
He was hot quite alright, but fearful.
Live with him as his maid? Or what? Is it because
of our financial situation? I told you Im going to
get a job she said, looking at their pitiful faces.
Her mother was already shedding tears, unable to
look Ariel in the eyes.
No dear. As his mistress her father stated and
she went silent for a while. Then she suddenly
burst out laughing.
This is some sort of joke right? Mistress? This is
the twenty first century dad! This is a big joke
right? She continued to laugh.
Her father, Mr Roberto couldnt even look his own
daughter in the eye. He shook his head and
rubbed his eyes painfully. It pained him to give out
his daughter in this manner, her only daughter for
that matter!
His son was already in possession of that
gruesome beast! It took him a lot of time and
strength to arrive to the decision that he has.
Look dear. Your mother and I havent been totally
honest with you he sighed.
Honest about what? Ariel asked.
Mr Roberto sighed and glanced at his wife before
proceeding to tell the story.
About your brother, Henry. He didnt die in the
accident He said and Ariel gasped, tears filling her
eyes. She had no idea what her father was telling
her.
Ever since she was eight years old, she was
always told that her little brother who she loved
so dearly died in an accident and she believed that
while growing up. Now she is twenty two and she
still believes it.
Are you saying that my brother is alive? She
asked, her voice was shaky.
Yes
Oh my God!! Ariel screamed, and covered her
mouth with her palms in shock.
Wheres my brother? She sprang up, glaring at
both of them. Her mother could barely speak, she
was already crying profusely.
Answer me! Where is Henry and why have you
kept him away from me for so long!!? Ariel cried.
I will tell you Ari, please calm down.
. Flashback . (14 years ago)
Here, the documents you asked for Mitchell
smiled, handing her husband a file and then she
sat next to him.
You still havent told me what theyre for she
added.
I told I want to get a loan Patrick answered.
But the name on the document is not a bank
name Mitchell argued.
No its not. Remember my friend Don? He agreed
to give me money for our new home and Henrys
treatment. You know we cant afford the
treatment, weve sold everything we have and still
hes getting worse.
Don agreed to give me the loan Patrick explained.
Don was a drug lord and a mafia boss, but he also
happened to be Patricks classmate and so agreed
to help. Only with the promise that Patrick pays
back in a year.
Patrick agreed to the ultimatum because he was
desperate.
How will you pay him back? You know how
dangerous that man is. Havent you heard stories
about him? Mitchell asked.
What should matter right now is Henrys health
only. We will pay back as soon as he is treated
because then all the money I make from my little
business wont go into drugs anymore.
One year is a lot of time, we will pay back. Its
better than borrowing from a bank, theyll be on
your neck in a few months Patrick scoffed. He
seemed to have made up his mind and Mitchell
couldnt do anything to talk him out of it.
Alright then she sighed.
Im going to go and check on Ariel, she wanted to
have her bath all by herself today she smiled.
Of course, my baby girl is growing up. Take care
of the kids, let me go and give these signed
documents to Don. Ill be back soon Patrick stood
up and kissed his wife before heading out the
front door.
Patrick wasnt able to meet directly with Don,
instead he met with his right hand man, Ace. He
handed the documents to Ace and in return, was
given the amount of money he requested for.
Patrick was extremely happy that he can finally
get his son treated from the chronic disease.
His family had spent a lot on Henry since he was
born. The five year old boy has been in and out of
hospital all his life, but no money to perform the
surgery.
Patrick took Henry to the hospital with the money
and he was admitted for his surgery.
The surgery was successful but Patricks business
was going down unlike before and it wasnt what
he expected. He couldnt gather up the money as
he thought he could and he got scared.
The deadline was approaching and Patrick was
extremely anxious and scared. He realized that he
made a bad and rash decision by borrowing
money from a mafia boss. His desperation led him
to it.
What do we do? Don will come for his money
soon Mitchell pointed out, pacing the room.
Just calm down. Youre getting me scared by
pacing around like that Patrick answered, his palm
on his chin.
I cant calm down! What if he decides to kill..
Stop it Mitchell! I wont let that happen! I will
protect my family at all costs! Patrick yelled and
got to his feet.
We have to leave he said.
You mean, run away? Mitchell blinked at him.
Yes! We have to go far away, at least for the
safety of our kids Patrick answered, unaware that
he was making another bad decision.
Mitchell agreed and immediately started to pack
their clothes while Patrick made arrangements for
the rest of his money. He was going to use it to
start a new life for his family in another town far
from Mexico.
Common kids, lets go Mitchell said, hurrying out
of the room with the kids and their bags.
Mommy, where are we going? Little Ariel asked.
Were going to our new home Mitchell answered
calmly.
Now take your brothers hand and lets go
outside she added. Ariel took Henrys hand and
led him to the front door. Just when they were
about to open the door, it flew open, revealing
Ace, pointing a gun to Patricks head.
Oh no! Mitchell gasped as her bags fell from her
hands.
Take the kids inside Patrick ordered and Mitchell
took away the children immediately. She came
back down and met Ace kicking her husband
harshly, while he whimpered on the floor.
Please spare us! Please dont kill my husband she
fell on her face in front of Ace who didnt give a
f*ck but kicked her as well, very harshly.
Mitchell!! Patrick yelled, he was pained to see his
wife bleeding from the mouth.
You thought you could run huh? You
motherf*cker! We have been watching you
because my boss didnt trust you, only for you to
think you could run! Ace barked at him and kicked
him again in the groin and he groaned.
Forgive me Patrick muttered.
Theres no forgiveness he lifted his gun to shoot
Patrick.
Mitchell had a knife with her, she grabbed it when
she went to take the kids to their room, just in
case anything happens. She dashed at him with
her remaining strength and stabbed him in the
back severally. Ace groaned out in pain before
collapsing as blood gushed out.
Mitchell! What have you done!? Patrick yelled,
managing to get up.
I saved your life! Mitchell yelled back.
Youve put us all in bigger danger! Youve killed
Dons right hand man!! Patrick rubbed his head.
sh*t! sh*t! sh*t!! This is so f*cked up! He paced.
Lets go then! Before he gets here
But it was already too late for the couple because
a group of armed men suddenly rushed in,
followed by Don. Patrick almost lost consciousness
at his sight.
You.. you killed him? Don asked, looking at Aces
dead body. He flashed his pair of deadly brown
eyes at Patrick who gulped in fear.
Im.. Im sorry, it wasnt intentional he shivered.
No problem Don answered and made a signal to
his men. They immediately rushed to Patrick and
made him kneel in front of Don.
What should I do with you now? He asked,
smirking.
Woman! He turned to Mitchell who gasped.
Go and get me your son he ordered.
No! No! Patrick screamed.
Don didnt hesitate to shoot Patrick in his left leg.
Mitchell cried as she watched the blood gush out
from her poor husband who was crying on the
floor.
Go and get the child!!! Don ordered and Mitchell
ran off in fear. Don sent a man to go with her.
Henry, come here darling Mitchell opened the
door and her son ran over to her.
Mom, where are you taking him? Ariel
questioned.
Um.. dear, he has to complete his treatment
okay? Mitchell lied, trying hard not to cry in front
of her children.
She took Henry out and the man grabbed him
immediately and took him to Don.
I will take him, and I will leave you with the pain
of living without him. That way, you will suffer
forever Don said and he left with Henry just like
that.
. Back To Present .
After we learnt that Don died, we went to see his
son, his successor. He told us that we can have
Henry back, if we..
If you hand me over Ariel completed his
statement, sniffing. She was already drenched in
tears after hearing the story. She didnt know what
hurt more, that her brother was still alive and her
parents kept it away from her or that they want
to exchange her for him.
Because Im a girl and a boy would be more
useful to you right? She sprang up, wiping her
tears.
Ariel please! Patrick said.
I hate you both! I hate you for doing this to me!!
She ran out of the house in tears. She wished she
could run away, but she had no one to run to. No
relatives, no friends! Just her!
.
Miguel puffed out smoke from his cigar and turned
to Xander who was standing by his door smirking.
Ready to go and claim your new mistress?
Xander asked.
Go and get the boy Miguel ordered.
TBC..
I'll post the next chapter