New York City::"Someone's watching us," Michael Hooks murmured, his lips close to Athena's right ear. He had spotted a man in a black suit sitting on the opposite side with his legs crossed, reading a newspaper a few poles away from them.Athena started to turn her head to the left to look at the man, but Michael stopped her, gently holding her cheeks to keep her facing him."Don't look, just focus on me." Michael advised."How close is he?" she whispered."Doesn't matter. We've gotta go. Just walk normally." Michael held onto Athena's right hand and guided her away, her bag slung over her left shoulder."The train will stop in two minutes. When I say run, run," he instructed, glancing at his watch."Where do you think you're going?" A man's voice came from behind them.The deep voice made them freeze. Athena looked at Michael with a mixture of fear and uncertainty.Michael let out a slight sigh, his gaze locking onto Athena's eyes."The train is still running, yet you two seem quite
Athena walks to the road, only the wind could enter her ears because of its silence.. suddenly she realized what she needed to do, she opened her bag then retrieved the phone on it, dialing Mr. Weltons's number, but there was no answer - the call was not reachable. Worried painting her expression as looks up at the sky waiting for an answer. In the distance, She spotted a car approaching. The color of the car was obscured by the brightness of its headlights, She felt the guts that she needed to run. She stepped back while hastily putting back her phone in the bag with a shaking hand, then she zipped it up... She spun around and ran, her steps kept increasing as she was wearing the bag on her back.Glancing over her shoulder, she noticed that the car was also picking up speed, chasing after her relentlessly.Her path swerved to the left. She wanted to run but her body lost much oxygen so she put her hand on the wall as support. She leaned forward and her chest heaving as she tried t
With each step she took, she couldn't help but wonder where she should go. She didn't care about the people casting judgmental glances at her bloodied appearance. No one dared to assist; instead, they distanced themselves.From a distance, she spotted officers approaching her location. She felt trapped, with a cop seemingly at every turn she took. Looking left and right, she found no escape route.Distress etched across her face, as she knew the cops were about to catch her.Suddenly, her attention was caught by a public toilet on the other side of the road, which makes her think it was a potential hiding place.She immediately quickened her pace, heading towards the public toilet in the park.As she hurried towards the area and prepared to cross the road, someone grabbed her right shoulder, causing her heart to race."Miss, are you okay? Do you need help?" a man inquired, his hand still on her shoulder."We'll get you to the hospital," a woman on the man's left chimed in. Athena look
"Athena! Open the door!""I'll be right there! Please, Just give me a moment. " Athena hurriedly responded, her hands moving double quick as she reached for a tissue from the side of the mirror. The voice of her mother-in-law momentarily disrupted her focus."No, no...Not this time, please. " she said to herself, casting a displeased glance at her reflection in the mirror. With the tissue in hand, she diligently tried to wipe away the coffee stain on her pristine white sleeveless top and perfectly tailored pencil skirt. The skirt hugged her curves in all the right places, accentuating her hourglass silhouette, but the stain was now a distracting blemish on her otherwise immaculate attire."Athena! I warned you, open the door!"With shaking hands, she reached for the handkerchief in her pocket and gently wiped away the tears that had welled up in her right eye. Trying to compose herself, she then delved into her purse, searching for her foundation to quickly touch up her face and mask t
"Why were you not present at the conference, Athena?"Orion questioned. He set his blue jacket on the couch, his expression reflecting his disbelief. "It was such an important day for you, and you missed it. I'm at a loss for words trying to explain your absence, and…You've managed to disappoint all the board members. " "How can I continue to attend the conference when your so-called best friend paid someone to spill coffee on me? " Athena explained, taking a seat on the couch."Here we go again. Why do you always blame Necky for your own mistakes? If you just used your mind and were more careful, this wouldn't have happened. And why won't you call me for help instead? " Orion said, unbuttoning his white long sleeve."Well…You just answered your own question. I'm your wife, Orion. Please, listen to me and believe me, even if it's a small seed of trust in your heart. Because now I'm starting to question again if I'm your wife or just an ordinary woman in your eyes. Your mother and your
In the morning, as Athena drove back to their house, she noticed unfamiliar cars parked in the parking area. She parked her car on the side and stepped out, making her way towards the door. Just as she reached the hallway, someone grabbed her right hand, startling her."Where were you last night?" Orion whispered. "You don't realize that the Mayor and other important people are here. Please, don't cause any trouble, understand?"Athena looked at him in surprise."Oh, I went to Elaine's place, to help myself to forget the memory of what you put me through.""What brings them here?" she asked."Listen. My parents and Necky will be having a business with them today. That's why I'm asking you to go inside and greet them warmly. " Orion explained, releasing her hand.Athena continued her way inside, but Orion noticed a wound on her lips. He grabbed her hand again, "Nevermind, use the back door instead. You might say something that could ruin the day. ""Why? Are you afraid they'll discover
She gratefully hugged the tall man who had opened the door for her." Are you okay, ma'am? Should we tell the Mayor about it ?" the man inquired."No, not this time. I know I can't win against my husband without strong evidence. Take this and consider it as a gift," she gave him money, the man refused but Athena insisted. " Please return to your duties and act as if nothing has happened. Thank you once again. " Athena replied, her mind made up as she swiftly descended the stairs.Heading towards her car, Athena noticed Necky's getting something inside the car, but she maintained her composure and walked briskly towards her Lexus RX."Hey, hey, wait," Necky called out.Athena took a deep breath before turning to face her."Hello, May I help you, Ms.Necky Koshiba?" Athena greeted her with a smile."Where the hell are you going? Did Orion allow his poor dog to leave?" Necky inquired as she approached her."Yeah…yeah. " Athena nodded. "Actually, he asked me to return to the hospital as ne
Inside the taxi, she leaned her shoulder against the window, her gaze secured on the blurry city lights passing by. Sadness consumed her, and her thoughts oscillated between the shocking revelation she had just witnessed and memories of her relationship with Orion, and She recalled the early days when Orion would bring her bouquets of flowers and Necky seemed to be nothing more than his childhood friend. There were moments when she would spot Orion and Necky sharing affectionate gestures, a kiss on the cheek, or an intimate conversation, but she dismissed them as signs of their deep friendship. Athena recalled the occasion when Necky was tearful and Orion offered her comfort, claiming it was a joy for their upcoming marriage.Despite the physical abuse she endured, Athena had loved Orion with all her soul. She held onto the hope that he would change and return to the days when she felt his genuine love. However, the painful truth had been revealed. Behind the love and sacrifice she ha
With each step she took, she couldn't help but wonder where she should go. She didn't care about the people casting judgmental glances at her bloodied appearance. No one dared to assist; instead, they distanced themselves.From a distance, she spotted officers approaching her location. She felt trapped, with a cop seemingly at every turn she took. Looking left and right, she found no escape route.Distress etched across her face, as she knew the cops were about to catch her.Suddenly, her attention was caught by a public toilet on the other side of the road, which makes her think it was a potential hiding place.She immediately quickened her pace, heading towards the public toilet in the park.As she hurried towards the area and prepared to cross the road, someone grabbed her right shoulder, causing her heart to race."Miss, are you okay? Do you need help?" a man inquired, his hand still on her shoulder."We'll get you to the hospital," a woman on the man's left chimed in. Athena look
Athena walks to the road, only the wind could enter her ears because of its silence.. suddenly she realized what she needed to do, she opened her bag then retrieved the phone on it, dialing Mr. Weltons's number, but there was no answer - the call was not reachable. Worried painting her expression as looks up at the sky waiting for an answer. In the distance, She spotted a car approaching. The color of the car was obscured by the brightness of its headlights, She felt the guts that she needed to run. She stepped back while hastily putting back her phone in the bag with a shaking hand, then she zipped it up... She spun around and ran, her steps kept increasing as she was wearing the bag on her back.Glancing over her shoulder, she noticed that the car was also picking up speed, chasing after her relentlessly.Her path swerved to the left. She wanted to run but her body lost much oxygen so she put her hand on the wall as support. She leaned forward and her chest heaving as she tried t
New York City::"Someone's watching us," Michael Hooks murmured, his lips close to Athena's right ear. He had spotted a man in a black suit sitting on the opposite side with his legs crossed, reading a newspaper a few poles away from them.Athena started to turn her head to the left to look at the man, but Michael stopped her, gently holding her cheeks to keep her facing him."Don't look, just focus on me." Michael advised."How close is he?" she whispered."Doesn't matter. We've gotta go. Just walk normally." Michael held onto Athena's right hand and guided her away, her bag slung over her left shoulder."The train will stop in two minutes. When I say run, run," he instructed, glancing at his watch."Where do you think you're going?" A man's voice came from behind them.The deep voice made them freeze. Athena looked at Michael with a mixture of fear and uncertainty.Michael let out a slight sigh, his gaze locking onto Athena's eyes."The train is still running, yet you two seem quite
They came to a stop on the road. The resonating sound of closing car doors filled the air. The feeling of fear still drew on Athena's face, evident in the way she scanned her surroundings. She turned in a clockwise motion, ensuring no police were present in the quiet place. Steve and Anderson also looked around, assessing their safety."Athena, let's go. The pilot is already there," Miss Mylda said, gently grasping Athena's arm from behind.Athena swiftly turned, her breath slightly uneven, her eyes widening."You okay?" Miss Mylda inquired."Uh... Yeah.""Let's go," Miss Mylda said, giving a slight pull on Athena's arm.They immediately set off toward the airfield. In a matter of minutes, they spotted the waiting jet in the distance. They paused for a moment, smiles gracing their faces.Anderson, Steve, and Miss Mylda hastened toward the jet. Athena's racing heartbeat began to calm as she gracefully seeing them running. Just as she was about to step towards the aircraft, someone grabb
Mr. Weltons called Miss Mylda to assist them in getting to the airport after he confirmed that the pilot was on the way.Miss Mylda's steps fell heavily as she hurried toward the room, holding the phone in her left hand. Her serious expression suggested that she had something important to tell.With a forceful rush, Miss Mylda opened the door and said, "The police are coming. You have to leave now."Her words sent a jolt through them. Athena's face furrowed, and she moved quickly toward Miss Mylda."Goddamn it... How did they find out we're here?" she asked."Did anyone see you coming here?" Miss Mylda inquired."No one except all of you in this room," Athena replied.The sound of sirens echoed outside, matching the rapid beats of their hearts."Damn it," Steve said as he ran toward the entrance hall."We don't have time to figure out who called the police. Let's go," Anderson said, moving closer to Athena and grabbing her left arm."Miss Mylda, help them out, I can handle this on my o
Anderson suggested that Athena should sit in the back seat before they entered the mansion to ensure her safety from the guard. As Athena was about to open the door, Anderson handed her a hooded jacket from the front seat. Athena entered the back seat and put it on. Anderson then stepped on the gas and drove to the entrance without hesitation. He handed his card to the guard and explained that he needed to speak with Mr. Weltons. Athena covered her face with the hood and hid behind the seat. The guard recognized Anderson and opened the gate. As they passed, Athena leaned backward."You know, I don't need to do that," Athena said."What?""To hide. I'm sure he can recognize me as Mr. Weltons' only daughter.""It's better to be careful.""Pull over right there.""It's quite far from the entrance hall," Anderson replied as he stopped."It's better to be careful." Athena insisted before getting out of the car."Okay, just as I said." Anderson followed her.Athena and Anderson entered the m
Anderson stopped for a moment, but he had no response to Athena. He continued to get a drink from the fridge, swallowing it in one go. Placing the drink on the table, he stood with his palms heavily resting on the glass surface. It seemed as if he was letting his thoughts take over, his eyes gazing into the distance with a deep sigh.As the evening descended, Anderson found himself with no choice but to accept the agreement to help Athena clear her name. Athena asked Anderson to accompany her to the mansion because she had a plan in mind that she believed would work.As they parked the car by the driveway and observed a police car parked near the entrance of the mansion, Anderson questioned Athena about her plan. She explained that she intended to seek revenge for herself."Wow…You escaped just to seek revenge?" Anderson asked, a grin forming on his lips as his right hand held the wheel while his left rested casually against the door."What else am I supposed to do? Let that freakin'
Athena took the opportunity to collect herself and calm down. She closed her eyes, trying to relax for a few minutes, but she was startled when the doctor touched her hand."Don't touch me, please!" She exclaimed, her hands trembling as she lifted them near her face, clearly terrified."Don't worry, I'm a doctor. I won't hurt you." The female doctor reassured, trying to touch Athena's hands gently."Stay away!" Athena shouted, her eyes wide with fear, pushing the doctor's hand away.The two guards outside heard the commotion and immediately entered the room."What's going on?"Athena was even more terrified now, hunching her body and clutching her robe as she heard the door open."Relax, officers. She's traumatized." the doctor said, gesturing for them to stop."Athena... I'm Dr. Halvey... I'm here to take care of you... Just calm down... Calm down.." The doctor spoke softly, stepping closer to Athena. But as soon as her hand touched Athena's, she lashed out and kicked, causing the doc
"Keep your eyes off her," Alice said as she scrubbed her body with soap.Athena tried to avoid eye contact with the woman who was showering on the other side. She let the water drop cover her sight and even turned herself to the wall to avoid it, trying to escape the woman's piercing gaze that made her heart tremble.As she scrubbed her body with soap slowly, she suddenly sensed there were people behind her, slowly stepping towards her position. Her hands began to feel pressure, forcing her to move faster to clean herself in a hurry.Her mind couldn't handle the situation, and she turned around, grabbing a towel to cover herself in haste."Excuse me," she said, trying to catch her breath.The woman just smirked, her big body blocking Athena's way. Her three followers behind her were still smiling, looking directly at Athena."Are you done?" The woman said."I'm sorry, Queen, but we're done. " Alice said, also taking a white towel to cover herself."Who the f*ck asked you?" the woman sa