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“Yes, but I don't know who those men are?” “Are you sure they are not the same people who killed him?” “I'm scared, I think they are.”“Just hold on right here, I'll be back.” “No sir, you can go out there. Those people are dangerous.” But before I could finish my statement, Mr. Joe opened the back of his truck and brought out a bunter kind of gun. “Stay here and wait for me, if things go wrong, this is the key to the truck, drive as fast as you can.”“Ok…okay sir.”His actions were a haunting specter, but his determination transcended my fear. The night air hung heavy with pressure as I squinched in the dark, watching Mr. Joe approach the two men standing beside my father's body. “Please God, don't let anything happen to Me. Joe.” I whispered some words of prayer.Fear gripped me in its icy claws, each twinkle resounding with the dread of what might unfold. Mr. Joe, conscious of my presence, walked towards the men with boldness. Calling out, "Hey, what’s going on over t
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We walked towards a huge tree situated outside the hospital and sat under the large chair."Child, what happened back there? Why was Ethan shot?" His words hung in the air, a delicate inquiry that carried the weight of genuine concern. I dithered, contemplating the decision to entrust him, doubtful of the consequences that might follow. Yet, there was so much concern in the way he spoke, a sincerity that sparked a hint of trust. "It's a long and complicated story, Mr. Joe." "I can see you are going through hell. However, you should know that you can trust me, If there is any way I can help. occasionally, letting out the burden makes it a bit lighter." His eyes, survived by time and the weight of his own struggles, bore into mine with a kind understanding. "His name is Ethan, and he is a billionaire, a celebrity that everyone knows. We were attacked. His father, Mr. Jakes, and a man named Thomas orchestrated it. They have some evil plans, but I do not know the extent of
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He carried a large bag, “Good morning Mr. Joe. Wow you're so early.” “Good morning Elah, I know you had nothing last night and you would be very hungry.” “This is so sweet of you.” He dropped the bag and sat on the chair beside Ethan. Opened the bag and it was filled with rudiments – food, water, fruits, and jackets for the cold. The liberality overwhelmed me, and my thoughts immediately turned to my late father. "Mr. Joe, you did not have to do all this. Thank you so much,"I said, my voice choking with gratitude. He beamed, his eyes warm and compassionate."It's the least I could do, Elah. We are together in this. By the way, how's Ethan doing?" I bet he could hear my words properly because I had my mouth filled with food. "He is stable for now," I struggled to answer, glancing at Ethan, who lay unconscious on the bed and back to Mr. Joe who burst into laughter after seeing my mouth filled with food. Mr. Joe set down the bag and signaled for me to sit."I know it's not
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Though the idea spooked me, I could smell Mr. Joe's genuine concern."Okay, let's do it. Thank you for helping me with this." As we continued our trip, I felt a blend of feelings – a mixture of fear and relief. Little did I know, the day would take an unanticipated turn. As soon as we arrived we walked towards the entrance door to check on Ethan, upon our arrival, a sense of urgency filled the air. Nurses hastened past us without a word, and a knot formed in my stomach. I approached the doctor, despair in my voice."What is going on? Where's Ethan?" The doctor's expression was cold."There has been an unforeseen complication. Ethan has been moved to another room. We are doing everything we can, but it's a critical situation." “A what!” My heart pounded in my chest, as fear set in. Mr. Joe and I rushed to the new room, only to find the doors shut. We enquired with the medical staff for information, but they remained tight- lipped. Tears welled up in my eyes as I cleaved
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I continued to talk to Ethan, making recollections, bruting pledges, and recalling the nights when we pledged to overcome any challenges life threw at us. I prayed for a phenomenon, for a sign that he could hear me, that he was still fighting. Time blurred as we sat by Ethan's side, the telephoning observers creating a dimmed soundtrack to our surveillance. Hours passed, and I felt a mixture of prostration and determination. I could not leave his side, I wanted him to know that I was there, staying for him to wake up. Eventually, a nurse approached, her expression conveying a mixture of sympathy and fear."I am sorry, but there has been no significant change. Ethan is still in a coma, and the chances of recovery remain uncertain."I felt a lump forming in my throat, the reality of the situation sinking in.Mr. Joe placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, his eyes mirroring the sadness in my own. "He is a fighter, Elah. We will keep soliciting and hoping. Let's take it on
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He would always say his helping Ethan was a way of getting justice for his late son. It was a testament to the strength of mortal connection in the face of adversity. The discussion carried on into the evening, and as we left Ethan's ward, I felt a blend of feelings – the weight of responsibility, the query of the future, and the comforting presence of my Dad's spirit and Mr. Joe by my side. I was determined to face it head-on, for Ethan and for the new family that had surfaced in the midst of our life's storms.The days at Mr. Joe's sister's place in the city were a blend of challenges and newfound connections.Mr. Joe had helped me draft a master plan to attack the mounting bills and problems girding Ethan's coma. After Packing a few things, I left for his sister's place. As I arrived at the bus-stop, she was already waiting for me with a warm smile, mirroring the kindness that sounded to run in the family. She took me to her home, introducing me to her eldest son, Gabri
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The world believed Ethan to be dead, and Mr. Jakes had seized control of his company under the guise of mourning. It was a cruel twist of fate, and the weight of the situation pressed down on me like an invincible burden. In the days that followed, Mr. Joe's family and I continued our job hunt, but the disclosure about Mr. Jakes added another subcaste of urgency to our sweats. We demanded to not only secure employment but also navigate the complex web of dishonesty spun by Ethan's own father. The decision to insinuate Ethan's company and seek justice burned within me like an unappeasable fire. He doesn't deserve it but I needed to do this for my father's sake and David. The lies Mr. Jakes had spun about Ethan's death, coupled with his audacity to take over the company, fueled my determination. I picked up my phone and called Mr. Joe, my voice, despite the tears that hovered to betray my feelings. “Hello, Mr. Joe. I'm sorry to have called you at this time. I have made up
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“I will.” As James walked down, I felt a mixture of relief and anxiety. The first step into Ethan's company had proven more grueling than I expected, but I was determined to navigate the complications ahead. The hassle with Stella served as a stark memorial that the path to justice was full with challenges, and Elah, fueled by determination.I decided to take a walk around the company, feeding my eyes and taking memories of each part of the company. As soon as I got tired I decided to go to the hospital where David was. I knew it was not going to be possible to see him but I just wanted to see how he was faring. So I left the company and boarded a taxi.Firstly I sat in a coffee shop not far from the hospital thinking of how I was going to break the news of father's death to David.I didn't know I had stayed at the coffee shop for hours thinking.I shook myself off and left for the hospital.The evening sky cast a soft gleam as I arrived, my heart heavy with the weight of the
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He held out Thomas' diary, his eyes contending.“Elah, I read this. I discovered the truth, the whole truth. Thomas manipulated everything. I believed the lies he said about you, and I am so sorry.” I took the diary, flipping through its pages. The lies goggled back at me, the crooked web of dishonesty, the treason, and the woeful words of distrust. “How could you believe these, I never once made you doubt my loyalty to you even as your contracted wife, Ethan.” “I know Elah, I allowed my jealousy to get the better side of me.” “Ethan, how do I know this is not just another of your games?” I asked, skeptical. He shook his head, despair in his eyes.“I lost everything, Elah. I lost you. I lost myself. I can not change the past, but I want to make amends.” “If I was joking, I wouldn't be here kneeling in public and telling you how much I want you Elah. You have shown me what true love really is. I had not experienced the kind of love you showed me during those times we were to
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I took a deep breath, turning down from the window and walking into his ward. The discomfort in my stomach grew with each step I took towards David's bedside. His eyes met mine, and he shouted causing him to burst into tears. I wished I could shield him from the pain that awaited.But the truth had a cruel way of revealing itself anyways. “Why did you leave me Elah, I thought you and Dad abandoned me?” David wept bitterly as he spoke.“I would never leave you David. I am so sorry, please forgive me?”“Where's Daddy, why isn't he here? Is he tired of my illness?”. I wept profusely.I knew I needed to let him know and so I gathered all the strength I needed to talk and said, “David,” I began, my voice catching in my throat.“We need to talk.” He mustered a weak smile, his pale face contorted in a blend of expectation and fear.“What is it, Elah? Talk to me, where is Daddy?” I took a seat beside him, holding his hand in mine. The weight of the words I was about to utter felt like
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Immediately Prisca and Anna burst into tears, causing me to weep also.Mr. Joe with a teary-eyed reply, “Elah, we will not abandon you. We will find a way, I promise.” With a forced smile I said, “You've done enough, Mr. Joe. Please, take care of David and let him know I love him.” As they left the station, their steps faded, leaving me alone with my thoughts. I could not bear the thought of dragging them into my web despair. The tears that welled up in my eyes betrayed the strength I had tried so hard to maintain. The battle for justice had taken an unanticipated turn, leaving me to grapple with the consequences of my acts. The air in the courtroom was thick with pressure as we waited for the Judge to deliver the verdict on my case.Mr. Joe, the twins, Gabriel, and I stood there, a dimmed tableau of anxiety. Lima, my colleague from Ethan's company, was also present, but her countenance was different from the rest of us. She seems to carry a heavy burden, her eyes swolle
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“Your Honor, these documents detail the elaborate scheme orchestrated by Mr. Jakes. From the falsification of Ethan’s death to that of my parents. This evidence is genuine.” The court registrar asserted a strong resoluteness in his look. The Judge, in his authority, gazed at Mr. Jakes.“Mr. Jakes, do you have anything to say in your defense?” Mr. Jakes stammered, putatively caught off guard by the weight of the evidence presented against him.“This is absurd! I have done nothing of this kind. Those documents are fabricated, Your Honor.” Ethan was ready for this. With a calm address, he turned to the judge.“Your Honor, I expected this response. That is why I've brought more evidence and also used myself as one to support my claims.” Ethan unbuttoned his shirt and showed the Judge exactly where Mr. Jakes shot at him the night he killed my father. A series of witnesses were called to the stage, each attesting to the shady dealings and manipulative tactics employed by Mr. Jake
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I ran like I never did before, fueled by a blend of fear, determination, and the burning desire to reunite with Ethan. I immediately made my way to Mr. Joe's sister's house to change my clothes, gather my things, and restrategize before facing the challenges that lay ahead. The familiar scent of the house offered a evanescent respite, and with a quick change and a heist of my bag, I was ready to leave for Mr. Joe's place before the search for me began.As soon as I arrived at the hospital where Ethan was, relief washed over me like a gentle drift. To my surprise, Ethan was awake. The joy that swelled within me was overwhelming, and I could not stay to embrace him, to hold him in my arms after what felt like an eternity. With the documents in hand, I eagerly handed them over to Mr. Joe, our silent passing understanding to each other. The fact that Ethan was conscious and on the path to recovery overshadowed every fear and consequences of my act.After all, I wouldn't stay in
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"This is a blow, Elah. But we can not give up. We will find a way. We always do, “he assured, though the weight of the situation lingered in his tone. Seven months had passed since Ethan fell into a coma, and the lack of progress in his condition counted heavily on my spirit. The little income from my cleaning job slightly covered his bills. Mr. Jakes's hatred for me remained unvarying, and Thomas's incuriosity persisted. The following day, as I diligently went about my cleaning duties, the unanticipated sight of Thomas standing before me jolted me out of place.James called me to his desk and said, “Elah, I need you to take over the cleaning of Mr. Jake's office for this week.” My eyes widened as I looked at him.“I understand you don't want to face what happened the last time but you are the only person that can do this.”“What about Lima, she has been the one handling his office even before I came here to work.”“Lima is sick. And she has been admitted to the hospital
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Without a second thought, she locked herself inside, seeking consolation from whatever had happened within the confines of Thomas's office. The sound of her muffled heartbreaks echoed through the whole room, creating an atmosphere of pressure. I dithered for a moment, torn between esteeming her buried body and offering a comforting presence. The weight of the knowledge that I carried, the scene that occurred behind the doors of Mr. Jakes and Thomas’ office, prompted me to take action. Swallowing my apprehension, I gently knocked on the door. “Lima, it's me, Elah. Can I come in? I just want to make sure you are okay,” I said calmly. For a brief moment, there was silence on the other side. With a loud shriek, Lima spoke, her voice cracking with the weight of her feelings.“Leave me alone, Elah. I do not need your pity or help.” I ignored her words and stepped forward, leaning against the bathroom door. The seconds ticked by as Lima wept in solitariness. I could not shake
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Prisca, always the open one, raised their collaborative sentiment, “A cleanser? Why not a better job, Elah? Did you not finish your education?” I sighed, realizing that explaining the complications of my life was no simple task.“It's a long story, girls. But trust me, there is a reason for everything. You will understand soon.” Despite their original reservations, the twins mustered a semblance of enthusiasm for my job. Gabriel, always the probative family son, decided to lighten the mood by promising me a makeover. His plan was to disguise my identity, icing that no one recognized me while I navigated my plan. The night passed, a mixture of happiness and expectation. Gabriel worked his magic, transforming my appearance to ensure that I blended seamlessly into a different person entirely.The morning sun brought with it a new morning, and I felt a swell of determination as I prepared for my first day on the job. Arriving at the office beforehand, I met James, who wasted
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“I will.” As James walked down, I felt a mixture of relief and anxiety. The first step into Ethan's company had proven more grueling than I expected, but I was determined to navigate the complications ahead. The hassle with Stella served as a stark memorial that the path to justice was full with challenges, and Elah, fueled by determination.I decided to take a walk around the company, feeding my eyes and taking memories of each part of the company. As soon as I got tired I decided to go to the hospital where David was. I knew it was not going to be possible to see him but I just wanted to see how he was faring. So I left the company and boarded a taxi.Firstly I sat in a coffee shop not far from the hospital thinking of how I was going to break the news of father's death to David.I didn't know I had stayed at the coffee shop for hours thinking.I shook myself off and left for the hospital.The evening sky cast a soft gleam as I arrived, my heart heavy with the weight of the
