BRUTAL MINDS (A DARK ROMANCE)

CHAPTER 5- MASTER OF HELL

"Hades" wasn't that Greek for "Hell"? How convenient! Allison fumed as she started the engine of her car, driving away from the Mansion.

Promise me, Allison, promise me that you'll stay far away from him. Don't go trying to avenge me, I'm fine okay angel?
Allison nodded.
Promise me, Ally.
She sighed in defeat. I promise.
That's my girl. He smiled.
But Dad, you're in bad shape. Shouldn't we go to the hospital?
No, no child, the family doctor is doing a good job as it is. Taking me to a hospital would only give them quicker access to finding me.
Them?!
Don't worry Allison, I'll be fine. I need to rest, you should be in the office.
Of course Dad but I'll be back later this evening to spend the night with you.
I'll be expecting you. I'm sure you met your sisters downstairs. How were they towards you?
Very....hospitable. She lied, smiling.

Back in her Father's room, she had lied to his face and so sorry was she that it had to be through a promise. Allison sighed, readjusting her glasses. She was going to find this Devil and drag him straight to hell where He belonged. There was so much terror in her Father's eyes as He spoke about this Hades of a Devil that
it scared her.

She had never seen him like that before. Whoever this Man was, He must be very dangerous. Should that scare her? She wasn't sure but one thing was certain though, hurting her Father equals hurting her, and she wasn't going to let that slide!

LENSHAW MANSION
BASEMENT

Aaaaaarggggghhhhhh!!!!!
The intense horror-stricken screams that echoed in the basement of the exquisite Mansion above, lingered on for hours and hours.
Do you think we should go in and inform the Master already? One of the men in a black tuxedo who served as guards at the entrance to the basement asked his partner.
You're not out of your mind, are you? The Master doesn't like to be interrupted in the middle of his leisure or have your little brain suddenly forgotten? The other one replied, straight-faced.

The painful screams suddenly ended and a Man with the height of a tree trunk was seen emerging from the darkness of the basement, wiping his bloody hands with a white handkerchief and dumping it in the trash. His face was as emotionless and expressionless as a perfectly clean slate. The only thing soiling that blank expression was the splash of blood across his face.

"Clean Up The Mess Inside," He said.
Yes Boss. The two guards bowed.
"And...Make Sure To Preserve The Organs"
Ofcourse Boss.
"Good" He added walking away.
Who was this Man?
He was Hades, Master Of Hell.

For years now, Hades has shut himself up in the confines of his Mansion. No one had heard from him ever since his Father had died. He ran the company from home, cutting contact with family and friends and only a few top business associates could access him through his Men. The self-imposed isolation caused the media to conclude that there was a possibility that this Lenshaw Heir was actually dead and his family was only making up lies to cover face but the rumor has since died.

The rumor however faded and since then died. Despite the fact He wasn't active with the public, Hades wealth only got higher and higher, which further surprised the public but what they did not know was that before old Mr Lenshaw died, He not only willed his company to his son but his illegal gold mining business which was a top secret and the major source of the Lenshaw wealth, earning Hades both his fortune and his enemies.

With Hades still keeping himself locked up in the Mansion and no one knowing the reason behind his motives. All these years locked in with no one but his bodyguards, who were made to take a vow never to tell of the untold horrors they witnessed throughout the years He stayed inside that Mansion.

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Allison walked into the duplex that served as her home ever since she returned abroad from her studies. Once she was in her bedroom, she tiredly kicked her heels away, taking off her glasses, and wiping her tired eyes with a handkerchief. She opened them back and sighed at the blurred world that besieged her.

Without her glasses, she was as blind as a bat. Only in her case, everything would be so badly blurred in her perspective. The result of a broken home had almost cost her her sight forever. She thought, sulking once again. A tear dropped down her eyes, blurring her vision even more. Just then, there was a knock on the door, must be her maidservant. She hurriedly wiped her tears and put her glasses back on.

Yes...yes? Come in.
Good day, Miss Allison.
Yes Cordelia, is anything the matter?
There's someone at the gate.
Who?
A young lady, she claims to know you.
Well, make sure she goes through the security checks before letting her in. I'll be there in a second.
Ofcourse Miss.

In a few minutes, Allison was downstairs in the living room, the young lady with straight brown hair immediately stood up at the sight of her.

I was told you wanted to see me. Do I know you miss?
Allison....the woman smiled brightly.
Have we...met? Allison couldn't pin her face.
Of course, you wouldn't remember. I didn't at first but as soon as I caught a glimpse of that wild red hair in the magazine, I thought to myself that hair....there aren't many people who had such...rarity. It had to be you and I was right.
Esra...? Allison peered closely in disbelief. ESRA! Oh my goodness! How long has it been? Allison hugged her long lost best friend tightly.
Twelve years? You left all of a sudden and...Esra sighed. Never mind I'm just so glad to see you again girl.
So am I. I'm sorry I had to leave without a goodbye but I had to.
I see. Oh, that's a lovely pair of spectacles, really frames your face so well.
Thanks.
Let me try.
Wait Esra no...
(Too late!)
I'm so sorry... I had no idea...Esra apologized, giving it back.
It's fine. She smiled wearily.
Allison...how come? You used to have such perfect eyesight.
She sighed. An accident that's all.
Was that why you left?
More or less. My parents were arguing about who gets to permanently have me in their possession and I tried to get in between the fight, mom was upset I interrupted her so she slapped me across the face and It affected my eyes.
Esra gasped, feeling sorry. That's awful.
But it's fine now. Umm...How about my mom? Have you heard from her since I left?
She left the slums the very next day.
Obviously scared my dad would come back and sue her like He threatened.
She was last rumored to be seen living extravagantly with some French sugar daddy in Paris. Esra added
Allison sighed. What was she expecting? For her to change? Perhaps.
Anyways, So let's talk about you, how are you? How's life been?
It's going well, I am in dire need of a job though.
I see. So what are your qualifications?
I have a BSc in business administration.
That's terrific. I could help you out.
Really?
How would you like to work as the secretary for the General Manager of Lenshaw Investments?
You're kidding, right?
No freaking way!
There's no way in hell you could pull such strings.
I'm telling you I can. Besides there's no way my bestie wouldn't have a job while I'm here. In fact, I'm calling him right now. Allison took out her cell phone.
Wait, what the hell? Do you actually know Davian Lenshaw?
Err...yes. Allison shrugged, smiling.
He's my boyfriend.
Esra held her mouth shut with both hands In surprise. There's absolutely no way....