Chapter 275 - Home In Molave 21

No matter how powerful was the inventions of Dr. Charles Madani, he couldn't be invisible to the eyes of the human guards. He could break doors and deactivate surveillance cameras, but he couldn't make a human blind without using chemicals. The security measures implemented by Beautiful Haven, Lopez, and Dioko residences were very tight, and seeing his son again would need formal permission.

However, he couldn't risk exposing himself as the man behind Mr. Blacksmith. Even if Beautiful Haven had a record of him as Charles Madani, he was careful not to leave photos. He believed that Jane and Hayri would not expose himself just as he warned them. And that they couldn't also figure out how he looked.

He saw to it that his details couldn't be searched through the internet. He had destroyed any records about him and his previous engagements. As much as possible, he should retain his image as the faceless Mr. Blacksmith.

When the night had become eerily silent, and the whole city seemed to sleep, except for some pubs and recreation area in the heart of the town, Charles climbed into his chopper. With his apparatus connecting to the gadget in Kyle's wrist, he could precisely locate where his room was. As soon as he was on top of the Lopez's mansion, he pushed a sprinkler button in an apparatus, and it created an artificial rain. All the guards took shelter, and when everything was clear, he descended from the aircraft through a cable. Following his calculation, he landed on the roof on top of Kyle's room. Using a blue light from another app, he cut a portion of the roof, creating a rectangular entrance. The only sound it produced was the noise from lifting the cut part and placing it at the side, but the sound of the artificial rain muffled it.

Descending further through the small door in the ceiling of Kyle's room, he unfolded his collapsible stair and dropped it as silently as possible on the floor for him to pass through. It was a cushioned, lightweight material but durable enough to hold a person. He then locked the door from inside before he sat down beside Kyle.

"Son, I'm sorry for taking so long. You know, dad always comes like a powerful character in a movie." Charles said while stroking his son's head.

"It's true. I admire you, dad."

"But it's not fun. It's dangerous. If someone catches me, it will be the end of me." Charles made a face, and Kyle giggled.

"Be careful, dad. I'll promise to help you keep your secret."

Charles laughed, he looked so cute in having a hand raised as a sign of promise.

"That's my boy."

Suddenly, Kyle's expression changed. He held his face and asked, "Dad, can we be with each other again?"

Charles choked, and without answering, he gathered him in his arms and hugged him tightly. He couldn't promise anything. He just couldn't tell what lay ahead.

Rubbing his back, he tried to assure him of what he could only afford.

"Son, make sure your toy is always on so that I can always connect with you. You can talk to me whenever you like as if I am around."

"I'll keep that in mind. I promise."

After a few more chats, he urged his son to go back to sleep. When his breathing steadied, he went inside Jane's room and stared at her for a long while as he sat by her side.

"Fall in love with my son, Jane. Your love for him will bind us together."

Giving her one last glance, he walked to her vanity table and placed a black box with a longer note under it again.

"Dear Jane,

I'm sorry for invading your room, but I want to see my son without the knowledge of my enemies. Someone is after his life, but I can not tell you more about it yet. Someday, If I can when my goals and objectives, I can finally live a normal life with my son.

Please help me keep my secret. You don't have to be scared. I will never do you any harm. I also want you to know that ever since we were in college, I have already set my eyes on you. However, my family picked up the path that I must walk on, and it was far from what I would have chosen for myself.

Looking afar, may the chances be kind to us.

DCM

Charles left as discreetly as when he came in. The chopper passed by again and with an agile move, he held on through the cables thrown at him. The artificial rain successfully concealed his activity again. In less than a minute, he was back to the chopper through the cords that pulled him up.

Soon, the aircraft zoomed to the sky, and in a few minutes, they were already hovering above the mountain of Molave. He had accomplished many things that day and successfully misled the Ebony leaders during the meeting. He had met his sons and saw that they were both doing well. As an added accomplishment, he had made another move on Jane.

Yes, he admired and adored her. She was every man's ideal and dream woman whom only a few would dare. A trophy that every player would love to win and a beauty anyone would desire. However, like a gem, she could be an obsession with anyone who may only have a fleeting feeling.

Just like him, who also made  Jane his obsession. However, if he were to choose, his heart would always choose the simple island girl he met at one point in his life. But she's gone, out of his life.

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Nine years ago...

He sailed through his speedboat against the short waves, one summer day. The blue water ahead seemed calm and endless. It spoke of beauty beyond what words could describe, but it hid many unspoken danger beneath its depth.

Just like his life; attractive on the outside, but chaotic inside.

If he were to choose, he would have loved to live happily and peacefully on an island, which was his destination that afternoon. It was the home of the woman who gave a different meaning of life in its simplicity. She spoke of peace and happiness when the pressure from his family became too much. Yet, he knew his life was not for a simple woman like her. His family wouldn't want it.

The fast-approaching date of his wedding made him escape from his turbulent world and sought her in this beautiful haven again. She was there standing at the shore, waiting for him. No one knew how many days she watched afar and anticipated for his return.

He's here again, not to promise her a road to forever but to say goodbye. The setting sun, the lapping waves against the shore were their witnesses as their n.a.k.e.d bodies joined as one again. Sadly, for the last time.

Early the next morning, she woke up to see velvet diamonds by her bedside instead of Charles. She ran to the window, and with silent tears, she watched the boat until it disappeared from her sight.