Hours went by.
Lunchtime came. They ate rice and mackerel sardines in olive oil for lunch.
After lunch, Xander brought Briana into the stream because he was washing his clothes.
Two hours later, they returned to the cabin.
Briana was eager to take a bath because she was already sweating and hadn't changed her clothes or underwear since her captivity. It's already Day 2 of her captivity. The issue is that she doesn't have any underwear or clothes to wear.
Xander saw the discomfort on her face and asked, "What's wrong, sweetheart?"
"I want to take a bath! I feel sweaty all over," she answered.
Outside the cabin, Xander and his visitor can be seen heading in the direction of the stream.They settled under the shade of the tree while facing the stream."Bro, what have you done? You kidnapped a woman!" Bodhi said.Xander avoided his friend's gaze. "I panicked because I accidentally killed Stacy while we engaged in asphyxia. I don't want to go back to jail, life is so lonely and hard there, that's why I kidnapped the woman next door to Stacy's house," he explained."What killed? Stacy is alive! You didn't kill her!" Bodhi corrected him.Xander's eyes widened in shock and surprise. "W-what do you mean?"
Back in the room."Let's talk in the living room, miss," Bodhi said.Briana followed the newcomer into the tiny living room and settled on the wooden chair.Bodhi cleared his throat. "Did my friend physically hurt you? Did he slap, kick, or pull your hair? Did he shove you to the ground forcibly?" He inquired, looking for any visible bruises on the woman's face and arms.Briana shook her head. "He never hurt me physically, but he always mentioned wanting to have sex with me and die with me. He's planning to sexually molest and kill me afterward! It's causing me great trauma! You have no idea how hard it is for me," she said, and she began sobbing hard.Bodhi si
"Sis, can you send us a video of yourself, please? It's the only way I can be sure that you are fine," Jack pleaded, wanting to be sure that she was indeed fine."Okay, wait a second." Briana activated the video, and she smiled, waved to the camera, and said, "Don't worry, guys, I'm still alive and breathing! See you all soon!" She ended the video, sporting a bright smile on her face, and sent the video to their family chatroom."We got the video, thank God! You are indeed fine!" Jack spoke in great relief."See you soon, bro! Give my regards to Mom and Dad. I'll call you later!" Briana said as she ended their conversation. She put her phone in her shoulder bag.The trio resumed walking until they reached the area w
The group checked into a nice hotel located fifty meters away from the Santa Barbara Police Station. They selected a cozy suite for a family of four."I want to take a long bath," Briana told her companions. "And eat a delicious meal afterwards, then take a long rest," she added."Okay, enjoy your bath, daughter. Your mom and I will go to the nearest grocery store to buy some essentials. We leave your brother Jack with you so that you have someone to watch over you," George said, looking at Jack. "Son, please watch over your sister while we are outside."Jack nodded his head. "Don't worry, Dad, I'll watch over sister Briana. I won't leave the room even once while you're away," he reassured him.
One hour after they finished eating their meals, Briana told her companions that she was ready for a long sleep. She tucked herself on the bed, put Jack's earphones in to listen to mellow music, and finally drifted into a deep slumber fifteen minutes later.The other occupants of the suite moved around slowly, careful not to wake her up. Each of them would take turns going around the room and the balcony just to breathe some fresh air and watch over Briana as she slept.It was already 10:00 in the evening when the whole family finally decided to join Briana in dreamland.The following day.Briana awoke early in the morning, at 5:00 a.m., before her family members. She noticed that they left the light on for her. Her
That afternoon.Briana's entourage arrived at the Santa Barbara Police Station for the official statement.The press conference was held outside the police station so that everyone could attend. The statement will be covered all over the country because it kept everyone on the edge of their seats from the first day of the kidnapping until a hero stepped in to negotiate with the kidnapper and convince him to let go of his victim and turn himself in to the police.Unlike most kidnapping incidents that usually end in tragedy, Briana's case ended on a good note. She was freed, and the suspect surrendered willingly.Ironically, Stacy's case was overshadowed by Briana's kidnapping case, and she wasn't talked about much in
The following day, Briana woke up to a bright new day inside her room in Jack's house.She glanced at the window and enjoyed the lovely weather outside as the feeling of peace and secureness washed over her. She's safe at last!She doesn't want to remember her kidnapping incident, she wants to get over her trauma as soon as possible. But since she insisted on pressing charges against her abductor, she will be reminded of the horror of her kidnapping every day.She has no choice but to go to court and testify against Xander. It's the only way she can get her revenge on that guy!She won't have peace of mind unless he serves jail time as punishment for kidnapping her!
One week later.Briana and George left the house early in the morning, heading to the Office of the City Prosecutor to file a complaint against Xander.The mother and son were left in the house.Rosita had been dying to be alone with her son so that she could ask him some questions about his intentions in hiring his stepsister to work for his company. It is making her uneasy!As soon as Briana and George were out of the gate, Rosita quickly went upstairs to her son's room.Rosita went inside without knocking because the door was open. She found her son typing on his laptop.Jack stopped typing on the keybo
Meanwhile, at the Erros Building in Brisham City...Jack, George, and Rosita were already waiting for Briana's return. The table in the dining room was laden with delicious foods as a celebration of her much-anticipated return back into the family fold.The trio was in the living room, watching TV and browsing their phones while waiting for Briana's arrival.Half an hour later.Suddenly, Jack's phone rang; the caller was Briana. "Babe, where are you now?""I'm already outside the building. I hope I'm not late," she said breathlessly, exiting her car and rushing to the building."I'm coming down to meet you!" Jack put his phone in the pocket of his jeans and came running to the door. He was gone in the blink of an eye.George and Rosita looked at each other and smiled."They're really meant for each other," Rosita commented casually while nuzzling baby Andrew's tiny feet."Indeed!" George seconded. "I think our sacrifice is worth it."Rosita smiled. "I think so."Downstairs, Jack and Br
The day that Briana was scheduled to leave the farm finally arrived. Scott's house was enveloped in a gloomy atmosphere.Briana spent the rest of her morning bonding with her beloved twins.Meanwhile, Scott spent his time brooding in his room, waiting for the inevitable. His heart was gradually dying inside as the seconds passed. He was so used to Briana's lovely presence in his life that it would be hard to see her gone, leaving him alone to deal with the heartbreaks, loneliness, and difficulty of raising their twins as a single parent.He wished that this day would never come, but it's finally happening before his very eyes.It was already lunchtime when the maid knocked outside the door. "Sir, lunch is ready!""OK." He replied in a bland voice.The maid went to Briana's room and announced the same, then went back downstairs to resume her work in the kitchen.A few minutes later, both Scott and Briana exited their rooms at the same time.Their eyes met.Briana sighed heavily upon no
Three days later.It was a hot Saturday afternoon.The farm was busy with activity. People were decorating the ground floor and placing the rented tables and chairs on the lawn of the house for the twins christening the next day.Scott was supervising the whole event along with the party planner that he had hired for the special occasion.Meanwhile...Briana, the twins, and their nannies were relaxing on the second floor of the house."Madam, I'll go down and get your snack from the kitchen," Marina offered."OK." Briana nodded her head.Briana studied Nanny Dorothy's features closely. She, like this particular woman, is so mature beyond her age. Dorothy is the oldest of 12 siblings and works on the farm as a nanny to help support her poor family.'She could be good wife material for Scott!' Her inner self spoke.And she wholeheartedly agreed.She bonded with the two nannies well, treating them with kindness and respect and cultivating their trust and friendship before leaving the far
It was already 3:00 a.m. in the morning.Scott was gazing lovingly at his adorable twins, Josh and Jolie, the names that he and Briana have chosen for their children. He planted a kiss on their cheeks. "I love you, babies!" Tears of happiness sprang from his eyes.He glanced at their mother, still sleeping on the bed. He may never get Briana as his wife, but she gifted him two beautiful children that will forever seal their fate together. They will always be a family, come what may. Their bond will be much stronger now that they both have children together.After some time, Scott realized that Briana must have been super hungry after she woke up from her slumber. He pushed the button on the intercom and ordered a light meal for the mother of his children. Then he continued gazing at his adorable babies.Fifteen minutes later, Briana finally woke up from her sleep. She looked around the room and saw Scott gazing at their twins in their newborn crib on the table next to the bed. "Scott,
The months passed quickly.Despite their difficult situation, Briana and Jack maintained solid communication with each other to make sure that they were really going back together no matter what the odds.One week before Briana was scheduled to give birth, she and Scott hired two single village women in their late 20s to become the twins nannies.Marina is 26 years old, while Dorothy is 27 years old; both are good-looking ladies."Girls, you can start working the day I finally give birth to my twins. We will inform you on that day," Briana told the women. "Are you excited to work here?" she asked.The two women smiled and nodded their heads. "Yes, Madam!""Good! That's all for now. You may go home now," Briana said, feeling relieved that she found two great women who she believed were fit to be the nannies to her twins. The first time she laid eyes on the women, she knew by intuition that they were good and gentle women who were capable of taking good care of her twins. Based on her in
Scott finally arrived at the farm before 6:00 in the evening."Sir, Ma'am Briana's boyfriend, named Jack, had come here a few hours ago." The guard informed his employer after opening the iron gate.Scott's eyes widened in shock. "Huh? Briana's boyfriend?" He roamed around the area, looking for his former boss. "Where is he?""He already left." The guard replied, scratching his head.Scott's heart beat so fast in his rib cage. "Did Briana come with him?" He asked apprehensively.The guard shook his head. "No. Ma'am Briana went back to the house while her boyfriend left in his car, going back to where he came from.""OK. Good!" Scott's face brightened up like a flashlight as huge relief washed over him. For a split second, he was afraid that Briana would leave the farm and go with Jack back to the city. He was glad and grateful that she stayed true to her words that she would deliver the baby before going home.He walked in a big strid
That afternoon, Scott went to the next town to buy farm supplies. Briana decided not to tell him about Jack's coming to the farm to avoid a confrontation between the two men. It's something that she can't afford to happen. She wanted to talk to Jack alone without Scott hovering around them like a phantom in the opera. A moment of peace with Jack is all she ever needs. Scott noticed that Briana was looking tense again. Worried about her state of mind, he asked, "Are you okay?" "Yes, I'm fine. Don't worry about me. Just go now," she replied with a smile to reinforce her statement that she was fine. "If you are not feeling well, I will just stay with you today and buy supplies tomorrow. Or you can come with me if you want," he offered. "Nah, you go ahead. I'm fine," she insisted. "Alright, I'll go now. Do you want anything? I can buy it for you in the store," he said. Briana shook her head. "I already have everything I need. You may go now." "OK. Take care of yourself, Bri! Call
Scott noticed that it took Briana so long to inform him about the result. Fifteen agonizing minutes had already passed.A growing suspicion tugged at his mind. If it were negative, she would be here by now, wearing a relieved expression on her face, informing him that it was negative.Unless...Unless the result is positive! She is pregnant with their child! That is why it took her so long to come out of the bathroom after conducting the test.He pressed his head on the door and listened for sounds inside the room; he heard faint sobbing!Is Briana crying? But why?His heart starts racing so fast! It only
One month later.Briana was sitting on the balcony, enjoying the morning sunshine after eating her breakfast. Scott went to the next town to buy some supplies for the farm, and she had chosen to remain in the house instead of going out with him.She unlocked her phone and sent a message to her father. 'Good morning, Dad!'A few minutes later, George entered the chat. 'Morning, daughter!''Is everything okay there? My son is okay?''Yes, everything is okay here, but there are some problems with Jack and Charlotte...'Briana's interest was piqued. 'What do you mean?'