A novel of passion's flame chapter 5
{ HE'S BACK }
ALEXANDER KNIGHTS P.O.V
F*ck.
F*ck.
F*ck
She's even more beautiful in person.
I couldn't shake off Nora's image from my head. Her smile left me breathless and her voice-her voice were like music to my ears,I didn't want her to stop talking.
My head is a mess, I don't know what to do about Lily's sudden illness especially after finding out who did it.
My phone started to ring distracting my thoughts and I answered.
"Mr Knights,You guessed it right. He's out of jail."
I ran a hand on my hair frustratingly sighing out loudly.
"Find him. I don't care how you do it but find him"I said coldly and hanged up.
He's back. Not only to kill my daughter but to hurt my family and I wouldn't let that.
Not while am alive.
I won't let him ruin my family again.
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NORA MARTINS P.O.V
We walked behind Lan following his steps as he led us to Lily's room.
I couldn't stop thinking about Mr Knights and the way he was staring at me_i wanted to explode out of nervousness.
"You have a lot of explaining to do when we leave"Beth whispered in my ear and I rolled my eyes.
"I have nothing to say"I replied and she scoffed.
"Oh please!, I saw the way you both were staring at each other"She grinned leaning towards me teasingly.
Did she see that?
I ignored her comment and followed Lan into a room only to see Lily lying on the bed asleep looking pale.
My heart quickened as I stared at her in shock.
What the hell happened to her?
"She's alright"Lan assured behind me.
I refuse to believe that she's alright.
"What happened to her?"I couldn't help but ask.
Lan sighed.
"I honestly don't know but the doctor said she was poisoned probably at school"He said.
My eyes widened and couldn't help the tears spilling out of my eyes seeing her in this condition.
I walked towards her and sat on the bed before kissing her forehead.
"Am so sorry princess"I whispered against her head and stood up facing Lan.
"Is she going to be alright?"I asked.
He nodded.
"She will"He assured with a smile.
The door opened and a tall gorgeous lady on heels walked in. "Who are this people Lan?"Her voice was cold and filled with pride.
Lan introduced us and Tricia's expression turned icy.
"Hi"I said with a smile trying to be nice but she barely acknowledged me,Her eyes scanning me from head to toe like I was some dirty rag in front of her and it made me very uncomfortable.
There's something about her that doesn't sit well with me,it was obvious she doesn't like me or my presence here.
"Why did you bring strangers into our home......"
Beth stood up to her. "We're here cuz we're concerned about Lily, Do you have a problem with that?
"I'm sure you are"Tricia sneered.
Her tone was laced with venom making me feel uneasy.
"i think we should leave"I said, sensing the tension.
Her eyes narrowed. "Yes, Please do"
Grabbing furious Beth's arm, We exited the room.
"She doesn't seem to like us and I don't understand why cuz this is my very first time of meeting her"
"Who cares!"Beth let out a short. "She probably thinks you're a threat to her perfect little engagement"She added and I couldn't stop the laugh that escaped my lips.
"Look at me...."I gestured to myself and she looked at me confused. "You think a Billionaire will fall for someone like me!, Don't make me laugh Beth. It's impossible"I added flatly.
"I don't see anything wrong with you Nora, You're beautiful, Intelligent, Hardworking..."
We heard soft footsteps and turned around to look who it was only to see Mr Knights staring at us with his hands tucked in his sweatpants pocket.
"Your prince charming is here"Beth gushed in my ear.
"Stop, What if he hears you?"I said glaring at her and she rolled her eyes looking away from me.
"Is everything alright ladies?"He asked with his charming voice.
"U-uhhm y-yes sir, C-can I ask for a favor sir?"
Why am I stuttering in front of him?
"Sure"He replied wetting his lips.
"I was wondering if you could like....Inform me when Lily wakes up so I could speak to her,I hope you don't mind"
I bit my lips nervously patiently waiting for his answer.
He brought out his phone and I stared at him confusely.
"Your number Beautiful"He said.
I blushed, imputing my number and gave it back to him. Our fingers brushed and I felt tingles spread across my skin where he touched and that made me me pull away immediately.
He looked away from me And typed on his phone-Probably saving my number and I smiled lightly.
"Are you both leaving already?"
"Yes Mr Knights, Do call when she's awake"Beth answered with a smile.
"I sure will"My heart skipped a bit when he locked eyes with me again.
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THE NEXT MORNING
"Excuse me, Do you need something?"I said politely to a man wearing a hoodie that I couldn't see his face properly.
He looked strange and was just staring around until his eyes landed on me.
"Are you alright sir?"I asked concernly but still he said nothing and just ran out of the Restaurant.
"That was weird"I whispered to myself as I watched him got into a taxi and drove off.
I turned around only to see everyone staring at me probably thinking I sent him away.
I don't understand.
"What happened?"My boss asked staring at me with daring eyes.
I gulped visibly.
"Why did you chase that man away"He asked again.
"I didn't...I"
"You're fired the next time I see you chasing customers away or creating a scene in this place. Is that clear?"He said sternly.
I nodded, almost terrified. Being jobless was not something I could afford at this point of my life.
"Am sorry Sir"I apologized honestly even when I did nothing.
He said nothing and walked back to wherever he came from.
"What happened?"Beth asked as soon as the boss walked away.
I sighed.
"Well...I only went to meet the man and asked he was alright or wanted something but he just ran away like he'd seen a ghost"I Replied.
Having someone to listen to me was very helpful.
"You don't know him?"She asked.
"With his glasses and hoodie,it was difficult to tell but he looked kinda familiar"
"Be careful"She smiled and walked away.
I couldn't shake off the fact about that man that reminded me of someone,I so badly wanna forget.
Who was he and why was he here?
Just as I was about to take another customer's order,My eyes caught a piece of paper from where the mysterious man had sat earlier and took it reading what was in it.
"You can't hide forever"The words were written with a red liquid_BLOOD.
I gasped out loudly stumbling backwards with shaky hands.