"You okay miss"a voice snapped her out of thought so shocked she barely notice a cab Infront of her
She came back to reality "yeah..why won't I be ? Not that I just witness a death scene"she managed to reply
"You sound like you just did..."the driver tuk notice "young girls like you shouldn't be on the streets this late... where're you heading..."he asked
"Stark mansion by Newton third block"Nicole replied
"Get in"the driver said
Nicole got in, settling at the backseat while the driver started the engines driving off her gaze was fix on the window her head resting at the edge
Great she's going back home to hell. She just hope her mom 's alright
Thinking of that didn't fade the one question in mind
"Who the hell're they...?
X Stark mansion x
Nicole arrived at her home the dazzling sight of the mansion stood Infront of her looking magnificent and decent painted in dark blue it's radiant light from each floor could be seen at the window bright likewise the chandelier. Its may look good on the outside side but deep inside 's a scattered and partial family
"Right....am sorry for keeping you waiting"she realized she 'd been lost in thought leaving the driver unpaid
"It's okay... don't pay... you seem to be really tired"the driver smiled
"Thank you"Nicole smiled in response "I really am tired...
The driver drove off in no time leaving her standing
She sighed passing through the large iron gate
X Nicole room x(maid quarter)
She entered her room not after walking down the maid quarter with lots of maids murmuring around she was quiet use to that after all they still believe the rumor on her mom being the prostitute who seduced her father in truth he actually framed her after finding out she was pregnant she was just a maid then he raped her and left like he didn't care not even about the child. This was the type of family she came from all her life she strive daily to pay for her semester in college and her mom medical bills
She can't get all she wish for like her dad beloved daughter her step sister mikenna
Not even a better fit room she lives in the maid quarter in her own father house
Sure that's how life is for her
And nothing has ever changed
As expected She ignored their murmurs
Yeah she didn't care whatever shit they say
Her room was painted in grey , not her favorite color but she doesn't have a choice. The wooden furniture was with a mattress she brought by herself the room wasn't that large but manageable the lamp stand was at the left side of the door , her closet not far from bed, cupboard by the right, and posters of her favorite musicians on the wall: icespice ,central cee , Ariana grande, Megan thee stallion, Justin Bieber,and juice world a box of magazines related to them was next to the cupboard.
"Mom"she called out approaching her mom on the wheelchair by the left side of the bed
Naomi, her mom smiled still on her 50's her blonde same hair as Nicole looks good as ever her face same resemblance as her daughter but different eyes since Nicole has hazel blue eyes while she, brown. "you're back...
"I know am late mom,am sorry mama"she apologized sitting upright on the bed facing her mom"have you been able to take your drugs...?"
Naomi chuckled"its okay no biggie you 've been working so hard, you need sleep am fine to handle things here on my own...am not that old just sick ....., and I've taken my drugs baby..."she assured
"Hey am eighteen, I'm not a baby anymore "Nicole laughed shortly
Naomi joined"I still can't get use to it.... can i ?..."
"Hey I grabbed nachos on the way home "Nicole open a nilon with two packs of nachos she opened one for her mom giving her "I'll make dinner for you.."she got up wanting to head towards the kitchen
"Am good with these"Naomi stopped her chewing a bite from the nachos "you look tired, infact paled... have a sleep at least... that's enough 's better for me..."
Nicole shook her head in disbelief "you need something to eat I know you are putting up an act for me to sleep, it's won't work"
Naomi smiled softly"alright then even if you cook..I won't eat to prove am not acting.. seriously sweetie you need rest..if you don't..I won't sleep either "she insisted
"Fine "Nicole groan accepting her choice
A smile played on Naomi lips watching
A knock on the door interrupted both
Nicole open the door only to see a maid standing there "excuse me what can I help you with Andy"
That was her name
Andy shrugged"nothing really...I brought a message your father want you to have dinner with him tonight"
Nicole blinked twice finding her words unbelievable"you 're joking right?"she laughed in a manner any could tell wasn't clearly believing the shit Andy just said
Seeing the serious look on Andy face
"You are serious"Nicole realized covered in shock
Since when did Mr Stark care about her existence
A dinner?
What the fuck?
Since when?
"Excuse me.. but what the hell"Nicole expressed utterly in surprise
"He's your father"Andy pointed out the fact
"Father"Nicole pronounced the word with a scoff at the end "doesn't even fit to say or hear..."
Andy chewed her inside cheeks nearly stopping herself from saying the words but couldn't "that's because of your mother.. she..
"Don't ever bring my mother into this "Nicole shot back with a glare her tone with a warning
"Yeah "Andy scoffed"but it's the truth she 's a ....."she paused
"Complete that sentence Andy, you would hate me for what I 'll do next "Nicole snapped annoyed. Andy and the rest of the other maids still believe the shit that her father cooked up
"Fine..."Andy agreed a bit sarcastic her jawl tightened
"Your father...wants me to lead you out to the guards which 'll take you to the dinner location ..... ain't you gonna change?"
"Change "Nicole scoffed"am good with this outfit....a dinner let's see how that shit ends up..."she said with a roll of her eyes"I just 've something to do first...
She didn't wait for Andy reply before shutting the door
"Mom"she addressed Naomi who was chewing on the last bite of her nachos
"You 're going dinner with your father"Naomi responded with a sigh clearly she heard their conversation outside
"Yeah"Nicole said briefly nearly with a scoff "if I don't go , probably we'll get kick out to the streets"
Naomi sighed Deeply rolling her wheelchair toward the kitchen island she grab a glass of warm milk "don't think of him like that.. whether he's there for you or not he's still your father...
"Mom... please don't say anything nice about Mr Stark "Nicole stop herself from raising her voice
She bit her lips "I might get annoyed"
"Fine"Naomi tuk a sip of the milk "just don't cause any chaos between you and him..."
"I don't make promises regarding that"Nicole shortly replied
"Just"she breathed "don't try anything reckless.. before I come back food 's still in the refrigerator, microwave 's available if you get hungry and...
"I can take care of myself go to your dinner already "Naomi cut in
Nicole narrowed her eyes"yeah dinner "she drawled uneasily
She opened the door not surprise to see Andy still waiting
"Come on "Andy gestured
Nicole shut the door following Andy who led the way
"Did you know that mikenna hasn't return home since yesterday "Andy bought up a discussion as they left the Maid quarter, entering the elevator
"Not my problem "Nicole carelessly replied
Mikenna 's after all the daddy 's favorite Mr Stark beloved daughter, her step sister the fashion queen bee,a singer popular even in the music industry,true schooling in Washington DC but came back home last summer and hasn't still left
She 's an idol her makeup so like dolls she 's the type of girl who dates whoever she wants,sex in her life 's like a daily routine and she 's allowed to do as she wants she 's the daughter of Belinda Carson Nicole stepmother also a singer as well quite popular In music industries
"Seriously she 's your sister have some sympathy..."Andy continued "your dad have been worried since last night and her mom... it's like something happened even the cops can't find her... she 's missing..."
"And how 's that my problem "Nicole reacted showing no concern
Andy stared at her with a frown"seriously? Nothing? Mikenna 's a top star singer...
"Please if you keep blabbering about her famousness ,am gonna throw up"Nicole cut off her gaze mindlessly fix on her wrist then back to Andy face "so you done?...
Andy pinched her nose murmuring "unbelievable"
The elevator made a ding sound opening as they step out
Two guards were at the left "miss follow us"one of them told Nicole
"We'll lead you to the dinner location"the other added
"Let's get this fuckin shit over with"she yawned uninterested, following both.
They lead her to the fifth floor, inside a room the second among all the rooms inside the hall. The room was lited with a chandelier and few coloured bulbs making the view way better a garden was seen by the passage a few centimeters away with the moon reflection surrounded on each corner and on the table was all sort of food Fried chicken, turkey,meats and her favorites pizza and yoghurt and alot more
"Why do I not have a good feeling about this"Nicole murmured out loud immediately her gaze set on her father dress in one of his taxitoes grey,'the type he uses for business mostly interviews '
"Are you gonna take a seat or not"her father first words came
"Woah nice welcome speech Mr Stark"she eyed the food down to his face before taking a seat "I'm not eating...
Mr Stark didn't seem surprise by her attitude"afraid your own father can poison you...?"he asked disappointed his expression not clear
Nicole lean properly on the comfy chair "actually I don't mind thinking that way... so what am I here for?
"What the rush"Mr Stark said using his cutleries he tuk a bite from the turkey"see? Not poisoned "he muttered chewing
"Won't believe that "she responded bluntly"again.. what am I here for?"
Mr Stark drop his cutleries, using a tissue to clean the stain of oil on his bottom lips"are you aware of your sister missing?"
"Yeah "Nicole closed her eyes showing no interest
"Information got to me"Mr Stark went on "that's she and her ex jack Roland a gangster 'd a fight...
"She cheated on him with his best friend "Nicole interjected
She knows that part infact it's all over the news on social media everywhere it tuk everyone by surprise, dating a gangster and then cheating on him with his best friend. Next yunno he released her nude picture to a tv station,it goes viral.... that's all she knows of not that she was concern on finding out what happened next like all her famz were
"That's not the issue now "Mr Stark started his tone with a hint of scrowl"point 's mikenna reported him to the head of police department,on her way to an interview she got kidnap... and now jack currently don't wanna let her go...he even promise to kill her if I make any more move...
"So how does that affect me"Nicole interrupted his statement "that's her mess... she fall in herself.... so can I go now?"
Mr Stark expression darkened "you care of not even your sister.. you really are like your mother...."
Nicole still kept her eyes shut relaxing "thanks for noticing that"she retorted
"Jack need something in return"Mr Stark finally speak up after a while "you have to take her place"he finished
"What the fuck"Nicole opened her eyes staring at the man Infront of her who wasn't fit to be called a father "I'm not doing that shit.. seriously you wanna fuckin sell me out for your beloved pumpkin sorry to burst your bubble Mr Stark but I fuckin decline so am just gonna fuckin leave this fuckin dinner"she got up from the chair earning a glare from her father
"You don't have a choice"Mr Stark declared
Before Nicole could find meaning to his words a guard came from behind her she quickly tuk notice throwing him a punch but unexpectedly got tangled backwards in the process
She felt a needle,an injection pierce into her arms "what the fuck 's this..."
"A serum"Mr Stark answered breezily he lied
What the...
Her next word was held mid air as her vision turn dark
She ended up unconscious.