"Did you hit my father on the head and accuse my husband of doing that?"
Jerry's eyes widened in horror as it slowly darted in Blaze's direction, who was staring right back at him.
There was sothing sinister and grotesque about those narrowed darkened grey eyes that made Jerry shrink ten tis deeper in his seat, trembling like a jellyfish being tossed around by the wave. It was as though a thousand pointy knives were aid at him, ready to slice him into bits.
"I think, since this issue involves my husband, I will let him decide how to handle it. My business with you is over. I'm sure your confession will go a long way to coax others into telling the truth." Alia casually stood up, ignoring the look of dread on Jerry's face. She turned to leave when Jerry's piercing voice stopped her.
"No... please...have rcy on ." Jerry quickly fell to his knees, stretching out his bloodied hands towards Alia. "Don't leave with him. I don't want to die. I'm going to be a father. Have rcy." He wept bitterly.
"rcy!" Alia snapped her head backwards, her inflad eyes shooting laser.."You dare ask for rcy after everything you've done to , my father and even my husband? You even dare to use an unborn child you called a bastard as a bargaining chip. You must really have so nerves."
Before Jerry knew what was happening, another fist landed on the other side of his cheek, sending him flying sideways and falling to the floor. He grunted in pain, holding his dislocated jawbone as Alia vented her rage.
"Maggots like you only deserve to be eaten slowly alive. You deserve to rot in the deepest part of hell for all eternity and I'm going to make sure people like you don't exist in this world. Welco to the beginning of your penance and retribution, asshole." Alia spat on the floor and walked away.
"Keep him comfortable, before the lawyers arrive," Blaze said standing up. "I want all the transactions to run smoothly without a hitch. Afterwards, cut off his tongue and chop off all ten of his fingers..."
"No..." Jerry cried out, but a kick to the stomach silenced him as the boss kept talking calmly.
"Make it look a bit ssy like a mafia's work but let him live. When the job is done, drop him off at the Shawls' gate."
"With all pleasure, boss." The two hefty n waited for Blaze to join his wife outside before swinging into action, ushering Jerry into his hell on earth.
*****
The long-awaited day finally arrived with a mixture of excitent, anticipation and a hint of dread for Alia. She carried on her usual morning routine trying to keep the event of the previous evening at the back of her mory. But sothing else was eating up her peace of mind, making her jumpy at any sound.
Earlier, she had woken up with a start, screaming out her lungs and sweating profusely, forcing Blaze, -who was downstairs, working on his laptop - to sprint up in a heartbeat.
"It was just a dream." Blaze had said, holding her close to his chest and stroking her hair. But this dream, no nightmare felt so real like daylight, making it difficult for Alia to close her eyes until it was morning.
Currently, she was getting ready to leave the villa for the day's event. Her beautiful dress was on point and the makeup and hair were perfect. She had already worn her shoes and jewelry. All that was left was to simply pick up her clutch from the table dresser and leave the bedroom. But, that sa warning bell that had been ringing all morning in her head after that nightmare kept prompting her to pick up her phone and dial her auntie's number.
"If I call her, what am I going to say to her?" Alia queried her thoughts as she stared at her beautiful reflection on the vanity mirror. "Aunt Judith, I had a nightmare. Sarah is going to get shot. Don't let her out of your sight."
"Alia, are you not done?" Blaze's voice echoed from behind the partly closed door.
"Give a few more seconds," Alia replied, tilting her head to look behind as Blaze strolled into the room, looking as handso as ever in his black tuxedo.
"What's keeping you, beautiful." Blaze ca up behind her, tenderly stroking her long slender neck while admiring her pretty reflection on the mirror. "You seem a bit tense. Is sothing the matter?"
"No..." Alia let out to a deep sigh. "I guess I'm just apprehensive about the unveiling. I don't want to disappoint my fans and custors. I really want it to be a success." Alia lied, not wanting to dwell on the nightmare.
Blaze slowly helped her stand up and made her turn around to face him. "Is that all?" He asked softly, admiring the way the elegant orange silk satin dress, complinted her fair skin tone and accentuated her curves.
"Uh-huh!" Alia nodded, pouting cutely.
"Then you have nothing to worry about." He said, stroking her flushed cheeks while staring at those dreamy hazel eyes. "Trust , everything is going to be fine. Everyone is going to love this new product. You know why?"
Alia shook her head, beaming.
"Because it's created by one of the most talented, outstanding, smart, resourceful, hardworking and the most beautiful costologist in the entire world."
"You do know how to make a girl blush," Alia said chuckling.
"At least, you are smiling now. That's all I want." Blaze whispered, kissing her on the tip of her nose. "Shall we go or do you want to carry you downstairs."
"Don't worry, I can walk by myself." Alia picked up her clutch, and left the bedroom with her husband, forgetting all about her nightmare.
Just like Blaze predicted, the unveiling of LiLa Savvy's new skincare products went on seamlessly without a hitch.
The event was attended by, Blaze's family mbers, most of whom had traveled far and wide to support Alia. It was also attended by celebrities in the fashion, entertainnt and beauty industries, a few politicians linked to the Shawls family, and so of the biggest major players in the business world.
Also in attendance, were all of Alia's friends, and fans, who eagerly supported the brand in their own unique ways.
Sadly, none of Alia's direct family mbers were there to support her. The only person who was supposed to attend the event was her aunt Judith.
Unfortunately, Judith was running late, because she had to drop her daughter off at the airport first before making it down to the event.
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