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Against all odds Cruel reality
Rita’s storyAll this waiting became harder and harder. Two days without water only this tiny loaf of bread was too much to bear for me. I really don’t know what Sarah has in mind. I just hope she would change her mind and quickly. I am not sure how much I can resist without water. And then the door opened. Sarah and the two beasts popped in. I wonder if it is for another beating.- Oh, darling, you don’t look so good. Are you feeling ok?I averted my eyes in another direction. I was scared of those two. Another fist in my empty stomach and probably I won’t get up until tomorrow, whatever day it is tomorrow. - What do you want?- Well actually to tell you that your Miron almost passed his first assignment. That means that if he gives me the right answer to one more question you will receive water. Surprised?- What happened if he fails to answer correctly?- You don’t want to find that right about now, darling. Let’s just hope Miron is sma
Against all odds Back in the game
Miron’s storySaturday morning, at 9 o’clock; the second message came to my phone. This time I was alone. My hands were shaking trying to open it; another challenge that I have to pass so my Rita will not get hurt. „ You will be punished for cold-hearted, go back where it all started!”Where it all started? And why shall I be punished? Anyway, I have to think, not too much though because I happen to know the exact place where this story started. I needed only my keys and off I was. Winter has passed and now mornings were nor so chilly. In twenty minutes I arrived at the scene where it all began, the site of Rita and Pamela’s accident. Memories were so vivid in my head. How I was driving home after a long night, how Peter called me and how I had to hang up on him when I saw the railing smashed. I had my heart in my throat praying that nobody would be in the car. My expectations were ruined when a young woman struggling between life and death caught into that car. If she hadn’t been w
Against all odds Was it too late?
Rita’s storyAt this point, I lost track of time. I don’t know if it’s day or if it is night. The days follow one another so is my life. Maybe Miron will never find me or maybe he just forgot about me. Sarah keeps telling me that he is playing some kind of game. She comes once in a while, asking me a few questions about me, and when she returns in two or three days with another set of questions. She says it is part of the game and because Miron is playing it I get to have water and food. That means Miron is not giving up on me. I guess these two days have passed because Sarah is back again.- Morning honey!So it is the morning. At least that I know. As I didn’t answer anything she continued.- It was not the time for my visit, but I just came to see you. You see, I grew found on you.Maybe the days haven’t yet passed. She came early this time. I can’t say I missed her. - So you don’t want to talk to me. Suit yourself. I must tell you that Miron is making a
Against all odds Revelations
Rita’s story Everything around me was spinning and the blow directly to my stomach made me sick. That was the second time these people mistreated me. I didn’t think those blows could be so painful. I crouched to the ground falling from the chair I was no longer tied up. Only my hands and my legs were. Sarah and the three gorillas were surrounding me like they were of a trophy or something. I also knew that Miron heard my whining but I could not help it. It hurt too much. I wanted to spare him the worries but I kind of saw Sarah putting the phone in my direction so he could hear me better. That means woman. - Does it hurt you, dear Rita?I tried to look up to that ugly face of her but I felt my head as heavy as a stone. - Ok, no need to stand up.- You did it on purpose…- So what if I did? I wanted just to spice up a little bit the game. It was becoming so boring. By now Miron must have gone insane. Shall we call him? Or shall we let him boil in
Against all odds False truths
Myron’s storyI have waited all day to receive a callback and nothing. I was imagining all sorts of things and my mind could not cope anymore with this uncertainty. It was already too much even for me. There were three weeks now since Rita is being held and I have to respond to all sorts of questions and riddles but there is no sign that Sarah will release her soon. Eventually, Peter found me a tracker device from one of his hacker friends. Sometimes I don’t even want to think about where he has those friends. I will not even ask. - Let me see it, please!It was kind of big; Peter arranged it on the table. Many buttons that maybe only he knows how to handle. - Do you happen to know how to use this?- Actually I do. My friend taught me some basics so it should be fine. Al you have to do is when Sarah calls, press this tiny button and keep her talking for up to thirty seconds. In this way, we shall find her location in approximately one minute.- T
Against all odds All the help I can get
Miron’s storyI am aware I left Peter speechless but this was a thing I had to do a long time ago. Maybe now we could be further with all this investigation. I am no cop, so to be honest, I don’t know how these things work, but a friend of mine might be able to help.I’ve been known Jack for a long time now but not ever hav
Against all odds Hang in there
Miron’s storyAs much as I repeated that name my mind refused to believe she could be capable of such a thing. But I come around and ask myself, why not? She stood under my roof for so many ears, ate with me at the same table, even giving me advice, and now?
Against all odds There is hope
Miron’s storyThe very next day Jack and his whole arsenal moved to my house just as he said. Modern equipment was everywhere in my house. It felt like a police headquarters getting ready for its toughest mission ever. And God is my witness this is a hard one. Never in my life was I so worried about something or someone like I am for Rita. I just hope Jack can really help me. He has all the goodwill in the world. Thinking about the past now feels so far away. I have never been so apart from her. And with these circumstances, everything is so tragic. Not knowing what is she doing, if she is hungry or thirsty, or if she is cold drives me insane. Jack is always trying to talk to me and calm me but it is just so hard. My heart shuddered upon hearing every riddle, every question, and not being sure I will give the correct answer. - Ok, I am done assembling all this. Now we have to wait for Sarah to call and for you to keep her on the phone so I can track her down. - I
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Against all odds Volim te...against all odds!
Miron's story After one year… Hey, Noah, look what Daddy has here. Your favorite toy. Let's see where Mommy is. Rita was in the small garden she had set up in our backyard right next to the pool. She loved to grow and care for flowers. She had roses of all colors, peonies, and many tulips. She adored them and it seemed like little Noah too because since he saw her he started moving his little hands and feet. He was adorable. Let's see what Mommy is doing here. Rita was bent over the peonies and I intentionally pushed her a little and she fell on the wet ground. Noah began to laugh so hard with his tiny mouth that I was beg
Against all odds Has the jury reached a verdict?
Miron's storyToday Sarah was going to have a big surprise. The court had summoned her brother to testify. And besides, there's a second T-shirt sprinkled with Jenna's blood. Jack led us to it and from there to its analysis and the establishment that it belonged to Sarah was just one step.People were resuming their seats on the benches. The atmosphere, I didn't know why it was tenser. Maybe because the weather was darker outside. It wasn't long before Sarah was brought in and we then heard the echo of the bailiff's voice.All rise! The honorable judge Stone!We all rose as we always did. The feeling was still strange. Something was going to happen today, I was more and more sure of it. Even Michael mentioned to me that
Against all odds Who had the defendant killed?
Miron's storyJohn Maxwell came frightened through the benches right to the witness box, looking in all directions as if waiting for something to happen to him. I was really sorry to know him like that, to look at him and see that he has no defense.The fear was also that he had not seen the light of day in years, the taste of freedom probably since he entered that hospital. Of course, there were walks in the hospital yard but it was not the same.Like scared, he took the oath and took his seat. Again the defense had no questions. I can say that we were lucky that the lawyer didn't know the people and thus the time was shortened and it could only be in our favor.John, please tell us, who you are most afraid of?
Against all odds Proving more
Miron's storyAnd so the first bomb fell. We all watched Mandy dance with the baseball bat as if it were the most normal thing in the world. And that T-shirt that was presented and accepted as evidence in the file, was all my delight. From time to time I looked at Sarah, who could no longer find her seat in the chair next to her lawyer. I could say with all my heart that it was the final blow given to this criminal.The orthopedist managed to convince everyone that Sarah at the age of adolescence could easily have handled that bat and I would go even further and say that he also convinced the jurors. Their grimaces suggested many things and not exactly in favor of the defendant.Yesterday seemed to pass just as fast and today it was Father Maxwell’s turn to give statements. He had been summoned two days ago. The momen
Against all odds Demonstration
Miron's storyThe whole room was already silent and everyone was waiting for Michael's answer. The answer was delayed but maybe he was preparing his ground. That was exactly what he did. He turned on one foot facing the jurors and then to the judge and with a sigh announced the expert's entry.Your Honor, I contradict the lawyer's words, and not only me but also the orthopedic doctor William Dale, also an occasional baseball player, in his free time but enough to tell us how things are. I know it was not quoted but I could not prove otherwise that the bat can be easily handled by a 15-year-old child.
Against all odds Draw your own conclusions, gentlemen!
Miron's storySarah's lawyer smashed Darla with the last question, but now it was Michael's turn and I knew he would calm her down. Then followed that indisputable evidence that even the jurors could not ignore. Sarah will definitely have a surprise.Michael had already been invited to question the witness. Darla was a little calmer.Miss Darla, please tell us, what did you see from the yard of your house, being next door to the defendant?That they always have quarrels and Bob almost all the time insulted his wife, including his children.Who is Bob? And how would you describe him?
Against all odds Everywhere and nowhere
Miron's storyThe days started to go by so fast that we don't even have time to breathe. Today, Rita's aunt, Darla, was called to the witness box. She came to us first. I offered to come and get her, but she refused. It was clear that she was nervous, but she would have to get over it and tell Sarah's relationship with both her parents and her sister, Lucy, in great detail.But she was very happy when she saw Rita again. They hadn't seen each other in years so they cried and hugged for minutes. They talked about Lucy, how much she loved life and how much she loved Rita. It's just that fate has been very hostile to them.Miron, Rita, I'm scared! It hurts so much to talk about Lucy that I'm afraid of making a mistake.
Against all odds Miron to the stand
Miron's storyYesterday passed quickly. As we had agreed, we cooked together and fell asleep faster than we expected. Rita was really tired but they didn't need her today, so she just accompanied me. I still tried to get her to stay home to rest but she flatly and elegantly refused me.Love, my place is next to you for better or worse. I promise if I start to feel unwell I'll ask Peter to bring me home.Okay, I'll take your word for it. Shall we go?Let's go.It didn't take us ten minutes to get to court. Michael, as usual, was waiting for us in the hall. We were invited in and the same protocol
Against all odds Sarah's end is near, I can feel it!
Rita's storyThe prosecutor's questions hurt me extremely, but I knew I had to answer them. That's the only way I could punish Sarah. It was cruel to remember everything I went through in that warehouse and then to all the places Sarah carried me over but if that was the only way to put her behind bars then I had little choice. Even the baby had become agitated. Instinctively I put my hand on my belly as if wanting to protect him. I kind of guessed what questions would follow.Do we understand, Miss Sinclair, that the defendant here kidnapped your mother and confessed to killing her?Objection! He is misleading the witness!
