Matilda
Draft
Everybody were gathered together waiting for the new year fireworks.
Matilda had sneaked out of the house to her usual hideout to watch the fireworks with her best friend, Lucas
Matilda
The count-down will soon begin.
Matilda
I will be leaving soon 🥺
Lucas
I know 😑.
don't remind me about it.
Matilda
Are you still angry?
Lucas was frustrated, it was the first time Matilda will be going far away.
She has always been the type to travel, but she always takes him with her.
It was different this time
The big clock stroke 12, fireworks filled the sky.
Happy New Year could be heard everywhere.
The clock tower had always been their secret hideout.
It was different this New year.
They had been acting like nothing happened but as the fireworks kept on exploding, they couldn't deny the fact that they might never see each other again.
Lucas
Let's go back
*turned to look at Matilda who was silently crying*
Lucas
Don't be like this Matty.
Lucas
if you keep on crying like this how am I supposed to react
Lucas
*wrap his arms around her*
Lucas
Hush, don't cry anymore.
Lucas
let's go to your room.
Matilda
Are you sure about coming to my room?
Lucas
I'll avoid him, don't worry 😁
Matilda
you really annoyed him this time, he won't let you off the hook that easily.
Lucas
I've got it covered already.
Lucas
Trust me.
Now let's go enjoy.
Matilda and Lucas made their way out of the building in silence. They walked towards Matilda's house.
It was a long silent walk they have ever had.
Both of them were lost in their thoughts, Lucas would have loved to follow her but his parents wouldn't accept no matter how hard he tried.
He wanted to follow her secretly but Matilda already made him promise not to follow her against his parents wish.
Female lead
Name: Matilda Daniels
Age: 18
University student
Father: Mr Daniels
Mother: Ma Barker
Kind, sassy, sweet, caring, dangerous, ill-tempered.
Lucas best friend.
Has feelings for Lucas.
Only child of Mr Daniels and Ma Barker.
Male lead
Name: Lucas Jacobs
Age: 20
University student
Father: Mr Jacobs Jackson
Mother: Mrs Evelyn Jacobs
Rude, sweet (to Matilda only), caring.
Matilda best friend.
First child of Mr & Mrs Jacobs.
Name: Mr Daniels
Age: 36
CEO of Daniels furniture.
Lord of the underworld.
Mafia
Single Father
Daughter: Matilda Daniels
Ruthless, Dangerous, Workaholic, Rude.
Loving, sweet and caring father.
Hates Ma Barker.
Name: Ma Barker
Age: 32
CEO of Rainbow painting garden
Married to Mr Gilberto
Self-centered, selfish, rude, greedy.
Has two daughters for Mr Gilberto and a illegitimate child (Matilda Daniels).
Episode 2
They finally got into Matilda's room using the window.
The both of the laid down on the bed, each of the lost in their own thoughts.
Matilda got tired of thinking and decided to cheer Lucas up.
Matilda
Wanna do something fun.
Matilda
*looked at Lucas in anticipation*
Lucas
Am not in the mood for fun
Matilda
You are never in the mood for fun.
*frowned at him*
Lucas
How come you are suddenly energetic?
Lucas
Minutes ago you were crying like a baby whose lollipop got stolen, now you're so cheerful.
Lucas
* turned to look at her*
Lucas was confused, he didn't seem to understand why she was so calm.
Matilda
I can't keep on sulking.
Matilda
You're also sulking, it's better I calm down so I can pamper you 😁
Matilda
Erase that thought from your mind.
Matilda
*sat up and looked at him with a serious face*
Lucas
*rolled and laid down on his side so he could have a clear view of her face*
Lucas
Dearest Matty, what's on my mind?
Matilda
The thought of me forgetting you
Lucas
Something like that.
Lucas
Look at how calm you look
Matilda
I won't forget you.
Besides we are still going to be in touch with each other.
Matilda
Why are you acting like am going to another planet that doesn't know the use of mobile phone?
Lucas repositioned himself and kept his head of Matilda's laps.
Matilda ran her hands through his hair a smiled softly.
She was sure that she will miss him very much.
Matilda
I will always be with you, no matter the distance.
Matilda
I will miss you more 🥺
The door to her room opened quietly and a figure stood in front on her room
？？？
Why aren't you asleep?
？？？
Hope you are not thinking about...
Matilda quickly cut in not letting him complete what he wanted to say
Matilda
Am not, we already talked about this.
Lucas
Good evening sir
*didn't bother looking at who it was, because he could tell by his voice*
？？？
I'll let you off the hook this time, Lucas.
Mr Daniels
Yes dear.
What's the problem?
Matilda
Where did you go to?🤔
Mr Daniels
Had some business to attend to.
Matilda
By business you mean spilling of blood?
Mr Daniels
It wasn't my intention 🤷🏾♀️
Matilda
Happy new year daddy.
I love you 😘
Mr Daniels
Happy new year kiddo.
Love you more.
Mr Daniels
Go and meet your parents 😑
Mr Daniels
The both of you should sleep, right now.
Mr Daniels closed the door behind him, he didn't want to enter his daughter's cause to the blood of his target, but as usual his daughter knew what he was doing.
Lucas
Come on let's sleep like oldie said
Matilda
Guess you still haven't learnt your lesson.
Mr Daniels came back to check on them, he found her sleeping position very funny. He wondered how they were comfortable sleeping like that.
(they were sleeping like this)
Mr Daniels
Good night babies.
Mr Daniels
*smiled and closed the door quietly*
Chapter 3
Lucas
*Staring at the girl sleeping beside him*
Matilda
*buried her face in his chest*
Lucas
We have few minutes before oldie comes to wake us up by himself.
Matilda
I don't want to stand up
Lucas
Matty, go and wash up.
Or, should I wash up first?
Matilda
I want to stay like this.
Gimme five minutes
Matilda
*looks at him with puppy eyes*
Lucas wasn't able to resist, and they ended up staying like that for more than five minutes.
Matilda's father didn't come inside the room to wake them up.
Lucas
Am surprised he didn't barge in here.
Lucas
I know you are not sleeping, stop trying to trick me.
Lucas
I'll go check on oldie
Matilda reluctantly let go of Lucas and got off the bed, she walked straight to the bathroom.
Lucas knew he would find Mr Daniels in the study, so he didn't bother checking his room.
Lucas
Yes, she is currently taking her bath.
Mr Daniels was smoking.
He was deeply worried, he hated the fact that Matilda wanted to meet Her
Mr Daniels
Did you talk to her?
Mr Daniels
What do you mean by somehow?🤔
Lucas
I didn't really try to convince her to stay.
Mr Daniels
*turned around to look at lucas*
Mr Daniels
*studied him quietly*
Mr Daniels
(this boy, what is he planning?)
Lucas
When will she be back?
Lucas
What do you mean by I don't know??
Lucas
Are you also unbothered like Matty?
Mr Daniels
Who says am not bothered?
Mr Daniels
Does it look like am comfortable with her travelling?
Mr Daniels
She doesn't even want me to go with her.
Lucas knew that when it comes to Matilda the underworld lord is a softie.
Lucas
Why am I the only one that doesn't know who she is going to?
Lucas
*on the verge of crying*
Mr Daniels
Well, I think she will tell you.
Mr Daniels
If you want to cry, go to her because I won't comfort you.
Mr Lucas chuckled bitterly while watching Lucas walk away.
Matilda had finished dressing up. She sat on the floor waiting for Lucas to come back.
Lucas opened the door and walked in.
Matilda knew he wanted answers, and she was ready to tell him.
Matilda
Sit with me,let's talk
Matilda
We still have three hours before my flight
Matilda
I reached out to my mother.
Lucas
You mean the woman that has been following you around for the past two months?
Matilda
Yes, that's my mother.
Matilda
I will be staying with her for a while
Matilda
I don't know when I will be back
Lucas
Why am I just knowing about it?
Matilda
Am sorry, it was hard convincing my dad.
Matilda
I know it will be harder to convince you.
Matilda
that's why I didn't say anything
Lucas
You've made your choice.
Mr Daniels
Aren't we going to eat today?
Matilda
I thought you won't come out.
Mr Daniels has been standing in the shadows for a while listening to their discussion he didn't want to interrupt.
Lucas
When will you stop moving like a ghost?
Matilda stood up and walked towards the door.
Matilda
Who is coming with me?
Lucas
Can you please bring it here 🥺
Matilda
Nope, come and eat downstairs.
They went downstairs to eat knowing fully well that if they delay Matilda will finish the food.
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