Chapter 55 & 56 : Mia’s New Beginning
Mia was downstairs by the dining, she had Liam beside her as she fed him, she hears footsteps and turns to see Carl ..he was dressed for work
He got to the table and sat down looking at Mia Intently, Mia looks at him and mouths a what..Carl smirks in return.
He didn’t eat anything but stood up and began walking to the door, he got out and was about entering his car when a gunshot was heard, a flower pot behind him broke.
The guards around him became alerts and gathered him, Mia rushes outside after hearing the gunshot.
She gaos and covers her mouth seeing the broken flower pot and turns to Carl who had guards around him protectively.
“I don’t think it’s advisable for you to go to work today Boss” The Top Guard Told him.
“Are you alright?” Mia asks Carl who nods but his eyes showed fear and anger.
“ I think he’s right…don’t…” Mia couldn’t complete her words when Carl walks pass her, she folded her lips and looks at him, she turns and Walks into the house following him up the stairs.
“Hey . Don’t walk out….” Mia words were cut by Carl.
“Not Now Mia” he says and slams the door in her face, she bit her lips hard fuming a bit.
“What a jerk” she turns and walks to Liam’s room to see him playing with his toys.
She walks to the bathroom and fell in fear at what she saw, a writing on the mirror of the bathroom.
Maybe I’ll go for Your Son Next it was written with lips stick, she rushed into the room and went to her small bag that was on the bed and opens it to see her lipstick was missing.
“Momma..a man was in here, he gave me this” Liam says innocently, Mia turns to look at him slowly to see Liam holding a small grenade
“He said I should pull this iron and it will uhmm Book and bring out Candy…can I pull it Mommy” Liam says and with instant speed, Mia snatches it from him.
This person was a maniac, a psychopath, a crazy fellow, who gives a child a grenade to play with it, Mia was scared..who knows what will happen next.
She storms out Liam room and barges into Carl’s room, Carl looks up instantly, the look on Mia’s face wasn’t a pleasant sight.
“I can’t do this anymore” she burst into tears and Carl rushes to her.
“Wh..what..what do .” Carl was cut off when Mia pushes the grenade to his chest.
“That Psychopath got into the house when the gunshot was heard and gave this to Liam asking him to pull the pin…I..I can’t stay here again..Carl..I can’t..I can’t stay here and risk my son’s life” Mia says, her voice breaking , Carl hand folds into a fist.
“Mia..you..y..you can’t do this…I’ll deal with.. please don’t” Carl says begging Mia, he pulls her into a hug, Mia crying on his chest before she pulled away.
“I’m Sorry” she mutters quietly but Carl heard, he steps back a bit and nods, he turns his back on her, everywhere went quiet and the atmosphere grew thick.
“Carl..Carl I’m…” Mia words were cut by Carl.
“It’s alright Mia..I understand” he says..his voice cold.
“Ca…” Mia shuts up and just turn and walk out.
Carl had his hand clenched, veins popping out, he was damn mad and when he’s mad .he’s dangerous.
He picks his phone and dials a number, the person picks.
“I need your help”.
Mia got to Liam’s room and began packing his clothes in a bag, the bag she brought his stuff in when they came back.
“Momma..are we going somewhere?” Liam asks and Mia nods before turning to him with a smile..a fake and tight one.
“We’re gonna go stay with Grandma for a while” Mia says referring to Rose.
“Yayy..Grandma” Liam says jumping up and began to help Mia thought all he did was hand her his toys.
****6PM
Carl watched the car drive out the gate, he watched His wife and Child leave him not permanently but still it hurt.
He turns away from the window and looks at the room, everywhere felt lonely, No Liam watching Cartoon on the TV, No Mia watching with him, No Liam putting his toys everywhere, No Mia watching her usual anime as they call it and laughing…it felt empty.
Carl sighs and began walking to his room when he was stopped by a maid.
“Dinners ready” She says awaiting his reply.
“Not hungry” he simply says and walks pass her, The Maid turns to look at him in pity , When Mia and Liam were around, Carl never rejected dinner.
What a sad moment the maid thought and walks away to relay the message.
Knock
Knock
The door opens revealing Rose face, she was looking radiant as always, Mia smiles at her mom who looked surprised.
“Di…” Mia cuts her mom words.
“No mom..we are still together” Mia says walking in with Liam.
“Uncle Damien” Liam shouts and runs to Damien who carries him and rolls him, Liam giggling.
“Missed me Big Guy?” Damien asks and Liam nods.
“What happened?? Theast time you came here like this ..it wasn’t a good reason” Rose asks and Mia sat her down, same with Damien and began to tell them everything.
They both had their mouth in shock.
“He”
“Gave”
“Liam”
“A”
“Grenade??” They both shouted.
“I knew it..I knew that Carlos wasn’t a good man” Rose shouts standing up and pacing.
“It’s Carl mom” Mia says rolling her eyes.
“Carl..Carlos…Itschy..Smitchy..same thing” Rise says rolling her eyes back.
“So you left?” Rose asks and Mia nods which ends up in her receiving a smack.
“Moom” Mia pouts but Rise looked at her.. glaring .
“Why would you leave? This is the moment where he needs you the most, Through ups and down, you’re his wife.. you’re meant to be there.. Through sickness and in health, Through wealth and in danger..till death do you apart…Remember those vows Mia Belle.. You stick through his side at this crucial moment, his life is also at stake but he’s trying to protect you and Liam more..He Loves you and even though you’re not sure you feel the same way, he’s there always” Rose lectures Mia who bit her lips almost Crying.
“But Liam..” Mia was cut by Rose .
“You could always keep Liam here but running away from your husband Problems which is also equivalent to your problems…I expected more” Rose says disappointed, Mia let her tears fall, regret began to settle in her.
“He’s.. He’s going to hate me” Mia says crying like a baby, Rise walks to her, sat down and pats Mia’s head.
“Make things right before he does” Rose says smiling at her daughter.
“Now where’s my cute grand son?” Rose asks, Mia cleans her tears and looks around to see Liam wasn’t here, Mia became scared.
“He was with you” Mia says to Damien.
“He always and the next minute he disappeared” Damien says also looking around, Mia bit her lips remembering the writing on the Mirror of Liam’s bathroom but a sound got her out of her thoughts…it was from the kitchen.
They all walked there and gasps at what she saw.
Liam was seated on the ground, the sugar glass container in between his legs, His hand in the glass container while Sugar all over his body, especially his mouth.
“LIAM!!!” They all shouted.
NEXT DAY
Carl woke up..well I mean he didn’t sleep, his eyes wide open as he stared at the roof, the space beside him was cold..no warmth of any kind
He had sent All the Maids home for a month so he was currently at home alone, He heard the door bell and sluggishly stood up from his bed
He walks out and down the stairs, he got to the front door and opens it, His mouth wide open at who he saw.
“Mia” He says and She smiles at him warmly, her suitcase in her hand.
“W..wha..what are you doing here?* He asks in shock, he was sure she had left yesterday and wasn’t planning on coming back.
“I came to stay” Mia says smiling at him.
“Stay?” Carl asks confused.
“Through Thick and Thin”.
Chapter 57 & 58 : Facing the Past
Immediately Mia said That, Carl pulls her in , slams the door and slams his lips on hers, kissing her madly with emotions.
“Gawd I love you.. I love you so much I think I might be going crazy” Carl says against her lips, Mia gulps and fake smiles, she opened her mouth to talk but was shushed by Carl.
“You don’t have to say it back…il wait till you’re ready” he says and Mia smiles genuinely this time.
Carl hugs her, unknowingly to both of them, there was a figure watching them by the stairs, the same man that was haunting them,he smirks and disappears but not before saying.
“I think it’s high time I reveal myself” he says and disappears like magic.
Carl looks at the stairs and smirks, he knew the guy was there the whole time, he used the kiss to distract Mia so she won’t see him.
“Gotcha” he says inwardly, his smirk growing.
‘uhm C.. you’re choking me” he hears Mia and immediately pulls away from her awkwardly.
“I missed you” he says coming close again.
“I’ve never felt so lonely in my life, it was like you and Liam took all the warmth with you when you left.. it was suffocating” Carl says quietly, resting his forehead on hers.
Mia closes her eyes and opens it again.
“Liam missed you” she says.
“What about you?” Carl asks teasingly but he really wanted to hear her answer.
“I…I..I missed you too” Mia says very quietly but Carl still heard.
“I know you did” he says and Mia smacked his chest, she then looks around confused.
“Where did all the maids go?” She asks and Carl scratches his head.
“Sent them away” he says rubbing the back of his neck, Mia smacked his head playfully and was about smacking him again when Carl caught her hand and pulled her to his chest .
“W..what are you doing ?” Mia asks stuttering.
“Instead of hitting me..why don’t I hit you?” Carl asks, leans closer to her ear and says.
“Exactly where you like it” he whispers and Mia flushed, she immediately pulls back, carries her luggage and ran up the stairs.
Carl laughs behind her but immediately she was out of his view, his demeanour grew cold.
He immediately calls a number.
“I got him” he says into the phone smirking.
*2PM ≈ UNKNOWN PLACE
NOTE: LETS CALL THE MAN HAUNTING CARL “MR X” FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
Mr X enters a room filled with computer and gadgets, it was what he used to watch Carl’s every movement, Call him obsessed..He was obsessed with Killing Carl.
He looks to the Computer and sees Carl on a call, a smirk on his face…. Confusion laces his face wondering what was making Carl smirk so much.
The Spy Camera he installed doesn’t have a microphone to hear what’s on the other side.
He walks out and walks into his room where his elder sister laid, he stroked her hair comfortingly.
“The Time is here”.
“Tonight”.
CARL’S MANSION*
On the bed laid Mia and Carl tangled bodies, embrace in each other’s warmth, Carl had his head on Mia’s chest while Mia stroked his hair
He raised his head.
“I have a gala tonight” he says and Mia looks down at him, Carl adjust his body up in which Mia face was now facing his manly chest.
“For?” She asks.
“a Business Gala and I need a plus one” Carl says and Mia nods.
“Ohk I can tell Melinda to tag along with you if she’s less busy and free is Lucas’s grasp..or maybe I can….” She was cut by Carl.
“Seriously Belle…I was talking about you” he says and she smirks, exactly like him.
“I know” she says and Carl opens his mouth but closed it back.
“I don’t have anything to wear” She says looking up at him this time.
“Just be ready by 5” he says and closes his eyes..Mia does the same and slept off while Carl opens his eyes and just stared at her.
“Tonight” he says Inwardly.
****5PM
Mia had bathe and done the necessary l, she walks into the main room only to see 2 women standing by the door.
“Ahhhh” she shouts fearfully.
“Good evening Mrs Gonzalez, we’re here to assist you in getting ready for tonight’s gala” One of the women says and Mia nods.
She looks to the bed only to see a huge box, she walks towards it and opens it, she gasps and bring it out the box.
Inside it was a blue sequin dress, it had a huge flower shaped arm, while the other part was armless, she drops it on the bed and brings out the silver heels from the box.
“Please sit here Mrs and let get this STARTED” The woman who had kept quiet since says dramatically making Mia laugh.
****20 MINUTES LATER
Mia had worn the dress and shoes with the mini silver chain less bag in her hand, she looks at the mirror twirling in it and gawking at her beauty, she wants one to wear make-up but this was heavenly.
“You Look Gorgeous ma’am” the 2 woken says together and look at them self before turning back to Mia.
“Thank you” she says.
“Our work here is Done” the women say and pack uo before leaving.
Carkw as waiting at the bottom of the stairs when he saw the 2 women, the Younger one had walk pass him while older one stoped right beside him.
“Hold on to that goddess.. Don’t let her slip from your arms” she says and walks away immediately.
Trust me I won’t he says inwardly and hears the sound of heels.
He looks up and froze, her walking step was so elegant topped up with her perfectly manicured fingers which had a light and perfect grip on the small silver bag.
She got to the bottom of the stairs and stared at Carl shyly, He hadn’t moved a muscle since he saw her.
“I’m contemplating staying back..I can already Imagine your naked figure tied to my bed” he says looking her straight in the eyes, Mia blushes
“Keep your hands to yourself Mr Gonzalez” Mia says rolling her eyes though she was blushing heavily..
“That’s impossible when you’re around Mrs Gonzalez” Carl says wrapping his hand around her waist and pulling her to him.
“Shall we?” He says to Mia.
“We shall” she replies back and they began walking out and into Carl’s newly bought limousine.
*OUR BUSINESS MET GALA
The Limo stoped in front of the Gala hall, Reporters and Phrographers were behind the red rope, taking pictures.
The Driver opens the Car door for Carl who comes out looking Exquisite, he stopped the driver from opening the door for Mia and does it himself.
Immediately Mia came out, the taking of the pictures became rapid, bright light from The cameras shining on their faces.
They both walked in, Mia looks around in awe as Carl led her in.
“Mr Gonzalez…Lovely meeting you here this evening” Mr Flinch…A business man like Carl hreets before his eyes turns to Mia.
“And who do we have here?” He says taking Mia hand and placing a kiss behind it as a greeting but Carl didn’t take it as one, his eyes darken.
“Keep your hand to yourself Flinch and we won’t have a problem” Carl says coldly, Mr Flinch gulps nervously before walking away.
“You didn’t have to be rude..he was just greeting me” Mia says to Carl as they say down at a table.
“Oh Bëllé… he didn’t mean that as a greeting.. he looked at you like you were some kind of food” Carl says.
“Not like you don’t do the same” Mia mutters silently but Carl beard.
He grips her jaw and turns her head to him, his eyes dark.
“What did you say belle?” He asks and Mia kept quiet.
“Thought so” he says and Pecks her lips.
His eyes Roams around and he smirks seeing someone, the Man locked eyes with Carl and gave him a sign.. the Man picked up his phone and types something..soon Carl’s Phone dinged.
“He’s here the message reads, he looks at the man again and nods, before pocketing his phone.
***1 HOUR INTO THE EVENT
“And for The Winner of The Richest CEO in Spain..we have Carl Gonzalez” the MC says and everyone began clapping.
“Come up with me” he says to Mia who sheks her head.
“ You know I hate attention” She says and Carl rolls his eyes before going up stage.
Immediately his hand touched the award, a bullet came from nowhere, passing by his ear and hitting the huge banner behind him.
Everyone became alert, people pushing each other, screams filled the hall as another bullet was shot hitting the MC straight in the head.
Carl saw a figure sneaking away and follows him, the chase began as Carl ran after him, Thank God for his manly body or else he would have grown weary.
They got to a dead end.
“You have nowhere else to go” Carl says to the man..it was the guy who was haunting him, the guy who left threat messages, the guy who threatened Mia.
“You know…it was really hard finding you” Carl starts smirking.
“Not until you fell straight into my trap”.
“Lucas”.