UNDER HIS INFLUENCE : CHAPTER 1 – 10
CHAPTER 5 & 6
✷HER RETURN✷
The room fell silent, one could hear a pin if it drops. Tatiana forgot to use her mouth and only stared at him.
“Is father a bad man?” He asked innocently. He doesn’t look upset but worried.
“Dylan” Catelyn cut in.
“No he is not a bad man. He is a wonderful man that you’ll meet someday. But now is not the right time dear but I promise, you’ll meet your father son” Tatiana answered and Dylan’s smile returned.
“I bet he is so handsome like me” He chuckled.
“He sure is” Tatiana agreed and the room returned back to it cheerful atmosphere.
After putting Dylan to sleep, Tatiana went to grab a glass of water, trying to control her breathing.
“Tatie” Catelyn called behind her.
“I Just promised him that he’ll meet his father soon when I don’t even know who he is or what he looks like or what personality he holds. What if he hates me and Dylan? What if Dylan hates me? What if…”
“Relax Tatie, it’s not the end of the world” Catelyn held her hand.
“I don’t know what to do” Tatiana whispered.
“You’ll have to find him. As far fate bought you guys together that night then fate will do the same. You just have to follow your instinct. It’s your choice Tatie” Catelyn smiled and left the kitchen.
“Look who’s glowing” Jolene and Isabella, Tatiana younger sister teased on the video call.
The first wife of Mr. Wallington bare three daughters. Maya, Tatiana and Isabella respectively, and had died of a disease after Isabella turned a year old. Mr. Wallington didn’t waste time to marry another woman who bare him a son, Rafael.
Maya was married to an influencive man in the city, her marriage was the first to add more resources to Mr. Wallington empire.
Same thing was supposed to happen after Tatiana gets married to Nathan but, she was glad to know the monster lurking behind those charming eyes of that asshole.
“Did you see my movie? It was hit!” Issabella squealed on the phone.
“I did, you are now a Superstar, your acting skill was awesome and I’m so proud of you babygirl” Tatiana complimented.
“Thanks to your manager Jolene, that I lend from you. And thanks to the skills you showed me. I’m like the younger version of you. When will you begin to act again? We should make a movie together”
“Ah right that will be so awesome” Jolene grinned as she exchanged glance with Isabella.
“I told you guys I’m done with that world. I need to focus on Dylan. He needs me” Tatiana retorted.
“Oh” Isabella face dropped but lightened up again. “How’s Dylan? The cutest kid I’ve ever seen” Isabella and Jolene both knew about how she got Dylan.
“He is good and he is asleep”
“I can’t wait to meet him, for real. You need to come back Tatiana, the storm is cleared” Jolene said.
“I’ve missed you Tatie and I can’t wait to meet Dylan too” Isabella spoke.
The trio chatted over the video call for a while before Tatiana decided to go to bed. She tried to sleep but couldn’t, Dylan’s word kept ringing in her head.
She drew out her phone to read some novels, until sleep takes her away but her phone suddenly went off.
Groaning, she tried to charge it but it didn’t on. Mumbling to herself, she decided to buy a new one tomorrow. She had wanted to do it a long time ago but never got the time to.
She lay on her bed again and the thought of that night lingered in her head.
She had thought never to step foot into that country again but it seems her wish is not possible.
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The next day was weekend, a day Tatiana spend her time with Dylan. She took him out to get a new phone, then head to the park, Dylan’s favorite place.
Dylan had been her medicine over the years and she never for once regret having him. She would walk through fire and water just to make him happy.
“Hello miss, can I take a photo of your kid?” An elegant woman with her husband asked Tatiana. “He’s so adorable, it’s fine if you don’t want it”
“I don’t mind” Tatiana smiled. This isn’t the first time anyway, Dylan attracts a lot of attention.
After the couples took his picture and left, Tatiana bought Dylan’s favorite cookies and they head home.
“We are home Mrs. Cat” Tatiana announced as she walked in with her son. A frowned settled on her face spotting Catelyn staring at the television with shock expression.
“What’s going on?” She asked after sending Dylan upstairs. Tracing Catelyn’s gaze, it was now her turn to be shocked
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~The famous actress Isabella’s indecent photos and videos exposed at the peak of her success~
~Isabella Wallington found dead this morning, seems to had committed suicide by jumping off the bridge and drowning herself~
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Tatiana felt her world crashing down on her, she stared at her sister’s picture on the television having the word ‘RIP’ boldly written on it.
Her feet finally moved after being frozen for minutes. She rushed upstairs and grab her old phone and began to do all the necessary things to get her message, voicemail and some other important thing.
Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, her body trembling.
In a while, she got back everything and her heart shattered seeing so many voicemails on the carrier server from Isabella. Taking a seat, she clicked on the first one.
‘They are everywhere Tatie. My nudes are fucking everywhere, I don’t know what to do. Your number is the only one I know off-hand. I can’t even call the police they are not listening. I don’t even know where I am..’
Isabella’s voice trembled badly from the speaker. Her fear intelligible. Tatiana clicked on the next, tears cascading her face like waterfall.
‘Tatie why is your phone dead? I’m scared, I’m so fucking scared. People are everywhere, I’m dressed in black like a criminal and hiding. I reek of rotten eggs and gutter. They are calling me names Tatie, like they are going to kill me. What do I do? Please I need to talk to you please..’
Tatiana trembled the more and clicked on the third.
‘I.. I can’t believe this is happening, what did I do wrong? It’s definitely someone knows me. I’m not a whore. They drugged me overnight and took pictures and videos. The whole of Australia hates me, I’m lost.. I.. I gotta go, someone is here. Please call me back if you get this. Please Tatie’
Tatiana couldn’t take it anymore, she wanna scream but that would alert Dylan so she ran outside the house. Not minding the rain that pour down heavily and let out a loud scream.
“Fuck!!!” Tatiana went on her knee, pulling down her hair.
Catelyn stood by the doorstep in tears watching her helplessly.
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With paled face, Tatiana stared outside the airplane window. Yeah, she was on her way back to Australia. Isabella burial is tomorrow and she needs to be there.
Dylan is still with Catelyn, they will be coming in two days. She doesn’t want Dylan anywhere near funerals and was glad Catelyn agreed. Catelyn was the only one she could trust at this moment.
Hours later, the plane landed safely, Tatiana stepped off the plane, returning to a country she hadn’t set foot in for six years: Australia. Once upon a time, this was home, but not anymore.
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Clad in a black expensive suit, a man overlooked the city before him, his gaze sharp like blade and his aura domineering.
His black and white office was adorned with grand architecture. The crystal nameplate on his desk has the word ‘MR. KING’ boldly written on it.
His phone buzz, shattering his tranquility. He answered the call and waited for the man on the other side to speak.
“Hello Mr. King, the woman you had a night with, six years ago just return back to the country”
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As Tatiana stood before Isabella’s grave, it felt like a nightmare. A nightmare she doesn’t want to believe. Her desperate voice over her voicemail echoed in her head.
She blame herself for not being there when she need her help. She hates herself for leaving this monster den of a country in first place.
Tatiana wished she had tried to stop Isabella from going into the entertainment industry, but her sister was a determined type just like her.
She’ll find whosoever is behind this and make them wish for death. She’ll destroy each and every one of them.
“Tatiana” A familiar voice snapped her back to reality. She turned just to see her older sister Maya. She was dressed in black just like her.
Only a few people attended Isabella’s burial, her father, step mother and step brother is not one of them.
Maya walked to stand beside her, sadness swirling in her gaze. “I’m so sorry”
Tatiana scoffed. “Isabella would never kill herself, you know that. And yet you let father suppress the new and ask the cops to conclude it was suicide? How could you?”
“I have no power Tatiana, how am I supposed to face father?”
Tatiana knew she was right, there’s nothing Maya could do even if she wanted to. Tatiana decided to find out the truth herself and avenge Isabella’s death.
“Let it go Tatie” Maya muttered and Tatiana slowly looked at her, her eyes reddened with anger.
“Are you seriously kidding me? This is our little sister we are talking about, I should let go?” Tatiana asked and Maya swallowed.
“I’m hurt too and I badly want to make them pay but I… I can’t lose you too” Maya made to touch her but Tatiana shifted back.
“Don’t ever cross path with me. You can stay low while I catch those bastards” Tatiana walked towards Jolene who was waiting for her.
Maya tried to hold her tears, she pull up her sleeve and her gaze settled in the red bruise on her ankle. She took a deep breath and watch Tatiana’s car leave.
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“She really said that?” Jolene asked in disbelief.
“I don’t need her help anyway” Tatiana mumbled, shutting her eyes close. Dylan and Catelyn will be coming to the country soon, she need to find a good place before they return.
They both settled in a coffee shop where they can discuss.
“I’ve checked the CTV footage around Isabella’s area but the were all malfunctioning. A man told me, it wasn’t working for a long time. I’m sure the person behind Isabella incident knows her, but I can’t pinpoint who” Jolene explained.
“Those bastards behind it are sure in the entertainment industry, and the only way to get them is to be in the same world as them” Tatiana eyes burned with determination.
“Are you saying…”
“Yes, I’m going back to acting” Tatiana stated firmly.
As they left the coffee shop, Tatiana spot a lot of reporters swarming around a large building wanting to take a glimpse of a figure.
“Oh my, that’s Mr. King” Jolene squealed also trying to peak. A man emerged from the building with several guards, his suit screaming wealth.
His chiseled features illuminated by the sunlight, thick eyes brows, sharp nose, full lips and muscular figure that would make any woman drool. His hair styled backwards, having a few strands dangling at one side of his face. He carries each steps with power catching the onlookers breath, even Tatiana.
Damn, what a beauty.
Though the reporters are wild at the sight of him but they dare not come closer than six feet. That’s if they love their reputation.
The word mercy ain’t in his dictionary.
“Mr. King?” Tatiana raised a brow.
“They called him ‘King of entertainment industry’. His full name is Cassius King, I heard he is a ruthless type but fuck he is so hot” Jolene said and Tatiana gave her a look. “Sorry”
Returning her gaze to the imposing man called Cassius, Tatiana was stun to meet his gaze. Even though she is sighting him from a distant, she felt those piercing gaze prickling her skin.
For some reason, his look reminded her of her little boy.
Though it was just for a moment but she couldn’t help but wonder how a man hold so much Intimidating aura. Even after he entered his Rolls-Royce Boat tail, Tatiana didn’t stop staring until he drove out of sight.
“Are you crushing on him?” Jolene’s voice snapped her back to reality.
Tatiana cleared her throat. “No way. I don’t think he is any different from those powerful men I’ve met. They all the same”
One of the female reporter spot Tatiana and quickly took a picture before she left.
She looked down at the picture and frowned. “Isn’t this Isabella’s sister? Tatiana Wallington a famous actress years ago, who tarnished her marriage?” She mumbled in disbelief, but then her lips curved up.
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Getting to her lodge, Tatiana stepped into her dim-lighted room tiredly. Jolene will search for a company to get her signed with.
It won’t be easy due to her past and also Isabella’s incident but she wants to give it a try. She won’t stop until she gets want she wants.
She went to take a shower, letting the warm water calm her tense muscles and relax her mind. After some minutes, she emerged out with a white towel draped around her chest and barely reaching her knee.
She went to her drawer to pull out a nightwear for the night, oblivion of the figure in the room with his intense gaze on her.
Turning to wear it, her eyes settled on a man sitting on the couch around the corner, and she gasped in shock.
“What the fu…” She wanted to curse but recognized him and blinked several times just to make sure he was the one.
“Mr…. K-King?” She stuttered gripping her towel so tight, afraid it might fall and reveal her forbidden treasure to him.
What the hell is he doing in her room?
His piercing gaze observe her body, face, down to her smooth tight.
“Excuse me” Tatiana snapped when the man said nothing.
“Why are you so surprised?” He asked in a deep rich voice, lacing with power. He slowly stood and approach her, each step made her skin crawled.
“You barged into my room just like this, years ago” He stated still stepping forward. Tatiana made to step backward but her back touched the wall. Shit! She cursed inwardly.
As his height hovered over her, Tatiana got mesmerized by his blue charming eyes which reminded her of her son.
Why does this man look so much like Dylan. She had asked herself that question when she saw him swarmed with so many reporters. There’s no way he is the one, is he?
But his scent.. no it can’t be.
He is scary, what is he here for? To kill her? She can’t trust powerful men like him. They are devious.
She did the best thing she could thing of. Run.
But her luck wasn’t on her side as the man caught her and pinned her hands just above her head and glared at her.
“And where do you think you’re going woman? Don’t you think you’ve run enough?” He sneered
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