The test

Chapter 57 The test I lifted my phone with a furrowed brow as I saw the caller ID. What does Danni want with me? Hasn't his wife done enough? The bitch had colluded with Britney and they managed to ruin my wedding. With anger rising in me,I picked up the call and brought the phone to my ears. 'To what do I owe this call, Danni?" I said 'Well, if it isn't the bride," he said and chuckled. I hissed under my breath again but managed to keep my voice steady. The past week has been full of dramas,I certainly have no time for Danni's childish behaviour. 'Cut the crap, what's going on?" I said impatiently. ‘We need to talk and I mean right now," he said and that only irked me. Who the hell does he think he is to order me around like he owns me? 'I have no business with you, Danni. Do well by ending this call. I have a lot on my hand than dealing with your stupid games" I said 'Even if the stupid games involve a DNA test?" He countered and my heart beat doubled. I stopped on my track and set the glass of water in my hand on the nearest counter. 'Where?" I replied 'Good girl, I'll text you the address, don't be late Myra," he said and hung up. 'Shit!" I cursed out and dropped my phone. I knew something was wrong immediately when I saw his call. He never calls unless he had a mischief to unleash and now it's no other but a DNA test? How come I never saw him as a threat. I never considered that he'll cause any hindrance and now the unthinkable has happened. I stood up from the chair and quickly changed into a dress. It was already late in the night so, no one could possibly be watching. My phone buzzed and Danni's message popped up. I took my phone and grabbed my keys before heading downstairs. I got to the car park minutes later and got into the car. I pressed the address on Google maps, ignited the car and followed the directions. Minutes later,I got to the address and switched off the car engine. The whole place looked creepy, abandoned and gave me lots of danger vibes. I considered calling Christian and informing him about the whole thing but I thought against it. I wouldn't want to do anything that'll trigger Danni because people like him have nothing to lose. Plus, I would gain nothing by getting him agitated. I got out of the calr and began to move towards the house. I gripped my hands on the handle of my purse with each step I took closer to the building. I got to the old pavement and turned. I took a left turn, I saw a rusty iron door and pushed it gently and then got in. I sighted Danni just as I got in but his back was turned to me. The whole room smelled of some sort of dampness that got me nauseous but I steadied my breath. He turned around just as I cleared my throat too 'That was fast," he said as he motioned to the worn out chair in front of him. 'I didn't come here to sit, Danni. What were you talking about earlier,I said but he smirked and looked at me, his face hard as rock 'Sit,Myra," he said with a voice that told me that he was commanding me, rather than telling me. It was as if he was making me realize that I had no choice but to sit like he wanted. I did as he wanted and watched with keen eyes as he moved closer to me ‘Who are you Myra?" He asked. His question took me by surprise but I managed to mask the shock he gave me. 'I'm the name you called out just now. I'm Myra Cullen," I said with so much confidence that I almost believed myself. 'That's what I thought too," he said. 'You know, I've always wondered how easily you climbed the social ladder. A part of me knew you were fake but I had no proof for it," he said and my heart sank. ‘Not again,' I thought. 'I'm no fake,Danni. Don't be delusional." I said, rolling my eyes. 'You know what I like about you? The way you carry yourself; all poised and sophisticated. In a way I managed to erase the thought from my mind even though I hated the fact that you were close to Royce. And then you announced to the whole world that you were getting married to Royce. I was happy for you really but It seems the universe wasn't because it brought me a gift on your wedding day. A crazy woman came and wouldn't stop shouting about your identity. That alone piqued my interest and my suspension returned. So, one thing led to another,I managed to get a strand of your hair when the whole drama was going on and then I was able to get this," he said and threw an envelope on the table. With shaky hands, I took the envelope and opened it. I gasped with fear and covered my mouth with my hand as I stared at the results. 'The other person is the lunatic woman. The two of you aren't family. There is no genetic relatedness between the two of you. That brings me to the question that has been on my mind since I found out. Who are you and why are you here, lying?" He asked 'What if I don't want to answer that?" I asked, softly, my hands and body trembling as I tried to make sense of the whole scenario. How could I have been so careless? "That's not the answer to my question," he said and gripped the hand I placed on the armchair with such force that I began to feel excruciating pain. 'You know what will happen if you refuse to give me what I want right? I'll make sure this gets to Royce. Imagine how furious he'll be if he finds out. Not only that, the media's response would be chaotic but I'm sure you wouldn't want that." He said, smiling like a weirdo. I managed to yank my arm away from him and began to massage where he had held me. My mind began to race as I considered the effects of him telling Royce about me. That would mean that all of my efforts are nothing but a waste. I calculated with my brain the best way to get out of this and thought about the real deal that has been causing rivalry between him and Royce. The drug business! It wouldn't hurt if I let him in on a deal with Jayden because for months now, I've made him not accessible to anyone. 'I don't want you to tell Royce, instead I'll give you something better if you promise to turn a blind eye to this." I started. 'You have nothing to give me, Myra but Royce does. He wouldn't want this to get out to the public. What do you think would happen to him if the whole world gets to know about his soon to be wife?" He asked. 'Giving it to Royce is meaningless because Royce and I are no longer together," I deadpanned. 'What?" He said in disbelief. 'You heard me right, I broke up with him for reasons best known to me, " I said, standing up. 'However, I have something you want." 'And what would that be?" He asked with irritation. 'Jayden-the ghost," I said in a whisper. 'I understand you've been trying to get across to him to no avail." 'How…how did you know about him?" Danni asked 'Oh, I know about a lot of things, Danni. I'm not just one who goes about threatening others with their secret. So, here's what would happen, this test didn't happen. You have nothing on me and you won't tattle me out. Do we have a deal?" I asked. I noticed how he ruminates about what I said and then sighed before answering me. 'Deal. But, how soon would the deal with Jayden be?" He asked eagerly. I smiled and stretched out my hand to him and he took it in his firmly. ' I'll let you know in a couple of weeks. Until then, stay safe,you know how dangerous the streets of New York are," I said, fixing him with a long gaze. He frowned a bit but he immediately got the message I passed across. ‘I guess this belonged to me?"I said and picked up the file on the table before him and left the room without glancing back.