DRAKE'S POV
I had tried to stay away from Heather because of the past and the ugly memories we both shared and just when I thought I had successfully built a wall around myself it all came crashing at her arrival. She made me feel things I shouldn't sometimes I felt like crying, sadness, possessiveness and the feeling of wanting to protect her and each time it drives me crazy.
I had step outside for some fresh air when I saw Heather in class. She had the most beautiful smile plastered on her face. I could sense the uneasiness in her body language but she breezed her way out with her warm smile that had me staring until I was interrupted by a phone call from Aaron.
I looked at the phone angrily almost feeling an urge to smash the phone for interrupting my brief moment of peace. "Hello Aaron you'd better have good news. I threatened coldly before lighting the last stick of unused cigarette in my hand. I wasn't a smoker but I enjoyed watching them burn slowly.
"Yes boss it's about the sigit eagles. He replied making me roll my eyes.
"What about them Aaron my aunt and uncle aren't out of the coma yet and as their leader I said there will be no meeting until they are awake. I said almost as calm as a scheming fox.
"Yes boss but according to the intel the Russells are seeking for a collaboration in the underground business world with us and as the leaders you are to be there to sign the deal but what will you do if they found out you're not the real Drake. He said in concern trying to hide the panic in his voice.
"You aren't supposed to tell me how to do my job. I scold moving closer to the door to observe Heather who was now on the class podium presenting a speech to the class. "I'm on my way keep entertaining the russell family and I'll be there. Increase the security around the hospital where my aunt and uncle are laid I've got a feeling that something's up.
"Yes boss I'll do just that. He affirmed ending the call.
I walked away feeling calm, energised and triumphant just by seeing Heather's smile. At that instant I knew Heather derived her joy from studying like she had always been.
AFTER THE LECTURE HOURS.
I stood outside the car waiting for Mr Garfield who had asked me to Wait outside the school building. I leaned on my car holding the last litted cigarette between my fingertips.
"You shouldn't be smoking Mr Xavier architects don't smoke. Garfield scolds narrowing his gaze tot the cigarette in my hand.
I scoffed rolling my eyes in disgust before throwing the cigarette on the ground. "I don't smoke I just enjoy the scent of the of burnt cigarette it helps me relax. I replied stomping on the cigarette. "Now Mr Garfield speak I don't have all day.
He clicked his tongue sticking his hand into his briefcase. "Well you have quite an unusual habit just like your window seat. He said handing over a folder to me.
I scanned the folder feverishly page by page not sparing any wasted seconds on them. "It's an architect survey. I asked grumpily. "You want me to go around asking a group of the following architect firm how they run their jobs daily to suit the clients tastes?
"Yes Mr Xavier and that's your assignment because you're the right man for the job and there's no excuse needed. He replied in a stern voice. "If you'll excuse me I'll be on my way.
He walked away before I could even alter a single word and I was annoyed because this assignment could take a whole month to perfect and present to the entire class and it was too early for homework.
"He wants a fine and well detailed presentation then he had come to the right person. I smirked before walking back to the building. "What's taking Heather so long? She even ditched her own bodyguards then I'll have to keep a close watch on her.
Seeing Heather hurt and confused at the same time are like salt poured on my sour and I wasn't ready to let anyone else do that to her once again. Phineas although he claimed to be strong isn't the smartest cookie in the jar and to me he is just another bunch of Lancaster jerks who always felt bullying was the way to the top. I didn't mind but messing with Heather was the last straw.
Heather felt light in my arm I couldn't help but admire every part of her glittery blue eyes and golden afro locks. She was sincere and innocent in every way even when she covers her eyes with her hands the beauty she exuded couldn't be covered up.
THE SIGIT EAGLE MAFIA ORGANISATION;
The underground world has always been a deadly place. It was supposed to be a place if killing, excessive booze and debauchery even sex slave market but the sigit mafia's was a very different perspective since my uncle and aunt took over. We rarely engage in sex trafficking but we do own a lot of bars, casinos and gambling clubs but killing for personal gains weren't our speciality and I had to obey that law even if my identity was borrowed.
A huge trumpet was blown to announce my arrival and Aaron arrived just int time with a few bodyguards to escort me into the parlour to meet the Russell.
The Russells are headed by a German mafia king who used to be the bodyguard of the Russian mafia Princess who is now his wife. The couples held the most powerful forces in Russia and trying to collaborate with me had my mind reeling with curiousity. I knew the reason must be money, fame, a new business cartel or maybe as much as a formidable and tough enemy.
I entered the room confidently not taking off my gaze from the couple in my parlour. As rumoured Mr Russell is a man of excellence physique,tall and gallant. He is rumoured to have a sharp eyes and fast killing instincts especially when it comes to anything that threatens the live of his beloved wife, Laura Russell and his kids Randall and Kendall Russell.
I smiled before shaking his hands voraciously. "Hello Mr and Mrs Russell it's a great pleasure to have you here in my humble abode. How was your trip? I asked cutting straight to the chase. "Hope you enjoyed our hospitality although it's it quite suiting to your style.
He smiled also shaking my hands with the same intensity but his calm and cold gaze never left mine. "Mr Xavier it was spectacular. We never thought you could be have such an enduring appeal for Russian culture. He remarked clasping his arm around his wife's waist before staring at her and then back to me.
She smiled calmly her green orbed eyes glimmering in the sunlight. "It's nice to finally meet you Mr Xavier I've heard a lot about you. She said sticking her hand out for a handshake.
"I hope they've been good report milady? I inquired flirtatiously before kissing the back of her palm. "Mrs Russell if you'll excuse me let's have our discussion in my office after you've satisfied your belly.
"No Mr Xavier we don't mean to be a problem we're here for a serious matter and we don't plan on staying for the night so pardon us for politely declining the offer. Mr Russell said calmly.
"Okay Mr Russell but I believe you've heard the adage a hungry man is an angry man, haven't you? I asked signaling Aaron over to hand my watch over to a maid.
He smirked bowing his heads and immediately his guards lift their guns and it was quickly followed by my guards who did the same.
"No need to get messy Mr Russell, we're here to chat and not o fight each other, aren't we? I cooed dangerously before sipping the alcohol in my glass. "You should get guards who aren't easily provoked by anyone or else the lives of your family will be in danger because of their rational actions. I believe you're a wise man so do what wise men do.
"Put the gun down this instant! He barked in slow tone before kissing his wife's forehead. "It's okay love don't be scared. Now leave us this instant!
His guards looked at each other in disbelief but none of them dared to respond or defy his orders and immediately they all left the room.
I smirked signaling my guards with an exception of Aaron out of the room with a flick of my fingers and they all left.
"So what's it going to be? Food before discussion or discussion before the food?
"Whatever you choose Mr Xavier. He replied still hugging his wife. "Honey let's go alright it's okay they're out.
I frowned wondering why he was so concerned about his wife wasn't she a mafia princess so why was she trembling but Aaron was quick to recognise it and he leaned into my ear.
"Boss Mrs Russell might be a mafia princess but she never lived amongst them until she was twenty five years old and returned home from abroad to see her father. He whispered. "But she was kidnapped and after witnessing several deaths she grew afraid of guns and chaos so she only has her husband to help her overcome it.
"That's why he is being reserved and unprovoked every single time. I thought fidgeting the chair handle. "It will do him no good because one day eventually he would have to use a gun in front of her then maybe she will see the monster her husband is on the inside.
After eating we went to the underground casino where we showed them around and after the site seeing we drove back to the house and I had the maids prepared for them to spend the night in it.
I headed straight to my room falling face flat on the bed without removing my shoes or clothes and within a few moment I hadn't realised I was asleep.
THE NEXT DAY (4:00 AM)
The room was dark and fuzzy, smokes drizzled into the dark hallway from beneath the open spaces on the floor. I was being chased by a group of men and surgeons. They continued their pursuit down the hallway until I was left at the center of four exits.
I ran into one of them trying to escape but I was caught by a tall man who had a rose skull tattoo on his neck. He grabbed me and despite all my struggles they all proved futile and I was brought unto an operation table where the scary surgeons were standing.
They strapped to the bed and tried to inject a pain killer into my body but I kicked the doctor and the injection slipped from his hand. He was furious and ordered the other surgeon to conduct the surgery without painkillers. I let out a shrieking scream and I hadn't realised that I was screaming until Aaron grabbed me violently shaking my body.
Immediately I reached for my gun and a loud bang was heard but he was quick to intercept it although it had shot a guard in his left hand. The Dr Roberts was stunned and speechless and God knows I had never seen him so scared of his life until today. Now the secret was out and everyone in the room aside from Dr Roberts and Aaron now knows that I'm the fake Drake and the real one was nowhere near the mansion.
Anger and anxiety surged through my veins and in an instant I ran outside the house not minding my situation because the Russell couple were at a different mansion in the estate and it was heavily guarded. I jumped into the Lamborghini slamming the door as hard as I could before igniting the engine.
Aaron ran as fast as he could and he began banging on the window but I didn't open it and through the rear window I could see him ordering the guards to bring the other car. Seeing this I knew for sure he was going to stop me so I stepped on the pedal and took off as fast as I could breaking the gate on the process. Panic flooded my mind and I knew who to find and it was none other than Heather Claus Morgan, my karma, my lucky charm.