Chapter 1 On The Way Back Home!

• Author's POV
• Sarah was engulfed by her thoughts, her day wasn't appealing. She rubbed her forehead with frustrated sigh when car came to halt.
• "What happened ?..."
• She asked her assistant, William who is also driving the car. noticing that they haven't reached their destination. "I think I should check the car... It might take some time..." He said apologetically while scratching his grey beard and stepped out. Sarah threw her head back frustratingly. "Great... What a lovely day."
• It was suffocating her in the car, her mind was drifting in and out of the deal she lost today. She stepped out and decided to take a walk while her assistant fix the car. She walked down the empty alley to feel the cold and fresh air. It was late night but street lights were showing her the way. Sarah was still lost in her thoughts but a painful whimper brought her back to life. Part of her mind said ignore it, she isn't totally unaware about the secret of dark alleys but Curiously kicked hard and She followed the direction of sound and quickly hid herself behind the wall where she caught the glimpse of the scenario. Some men were beating a man who was on the floor. All were in black suits, build like tanks. She could hear the man begging and screaming for his life which froze her on the spot. One man came ahead from the group; she can see his face under dim street lights. It was the most abandoned place of the city and she is aware that crimes do happen here. But she never thought that she will witness the one. His eyes were cold grey, he looked young and handsome but she can see the evilness on his face.
• How can someone be so handsome yet so cruel? She mumbled. He was the main, may be the leader, that's what she thought by his expensive suit and the aura he holds. That handsome criminal pulled out a knife and sliced that man's throat. Sarah was about to scream but a large hand got wrapped around her mouth and muffled her voice. Panic rouse in her mind and body. She started struggling as adrenaline rushed in her body. "Shh... It's me miss..." Her assistant, William whispered. Sarah stopped struggling when she heard his assuring and familiar voice. He removed his hand from her mouth and She looked at him when he dragged her towards the car and literary threw her inside like he is silently scolding her for watching the crime. He quickly started the car and drove away from the scene. Sarah took deep breaths to gather herself. Her heart was beating rapidly, fear coil around her chest like a snake.
• "M_Mr. W_William we should call the cops..." She panicked but he was totally calm like nothing has happened.
• "Miss you should relax..." He gave her the water bottle which she quickly took and gulped it down. He sounded calm but his face said otherwise. He was checking on her through mirror. "We can't do anything... They are mafias and cops can't do shit about it. Just forget what you saw. It's better for everyone. " She looked at him in disbelief. William is the most trusted man in her life, father figure for her. When it comes to trust and safety she only looks at him. "But how can we___" "Just forget about it miss. We can't do anything. its better you stay away from mafia people..." He said nonchalantly and pulled in front of her mansion. He turned around and gave her very serious expressions.
• "By now you know how this world works. I know you are smart and won't do anything that will get you in a trouble..." Sarah gave it a thought, she knows what William is thinking. After stepping into the business world, she realised that everyone's hands are dirty. No one is Saint. People can do anything to achieve their goals. "You need to calm down..."
• Her eyes again found William who was looking at her with sympathy. Sarah took few deep breaths and calmed herself down. "Your father called me this morning..." He announced with hesitant voice, thinking is it the right time to inform her. "And ?..." She asked coldly.
• Her father never called to ask her wellbeing, only to see if she has got the deals and How much profit they made this month. Her whole life she has craved for his loving words but that man is made up of stone. 'Just because I am his daughter and not son he treats me like this... Well, I am doing everything which my brother would have done, aren't I?' She was still in hope that one day her father will pay her back and look at her proudly. They never really talked and their conversation got cut completely when her mother died. They live under one roof but never crossed each other's path or should She say, ignored each other completely.
• "And he wants to have dinner with you..." William said while testing the waters for himself. He really cares about Sarah's mental health and he also knows that her father is the biggest threat to her peace. This is the first time he has demanded something like this, Having dinner together means he has something in his evil mind. Thousands of questions gathered in her mind. 'Did he got my substitute who can manage everything. Or it's just for some deal. May be Natasha has caused some serious problem this time... It's better if he has something to set me free, I am tired of my colourless life...' "Okay..." That's all she said not wanting to talk much but storm of questions formed in her mind.