"That's all the information I can give. For more inquiries on the case, please visit the Palmdale Local Police Station California. And please, be sure to make the payment if not it would be deducted from my salary." Ms. Nicolas suggested before ending the call. "OMG! Cruz, what have you gotten yourself into?" Dave wondered as he quickly stopped his car, and typed his new destination on his GPS before turning his car in that direction. It took him two hours to arrive at the nearest police station but it didn't take him long to receive information concerning Cruz because of his connections. He was invited into the office of the Station chief who explained the circumstances to him. "Mr. Westham's blood alcohol level was about 0.33 which is about 4 times over the blood alcohol level allowed for driving. Aside from that, he crashed into someone and the victim is in a critical condition. If things go south, it would be involuntary manslaughter. It's not going to be an easy case." The ch
Cruz gently raised his hand and removed his mask while trying to sit up."I'm not dying just yet." He sighed. Jessica was startled but she quickly helped him sit properly. "Are you alright? Do you need anything? Are you feeling pain anywhere?" She asked as she worriedly inspected Cruz's body. "I will go get the doctor." She affirmed as she attempted to leave but Cruz grabbed her hand and pulled her to sit on his bed. Her back was turned against him as he wrapped his hands around her waist, hugging her tight. "I missed you, Jessica. I missed you so much I thought I was going to go crazy." He confessed, breathing heavily. Jessica couldn't phantom her feelings at that moment. She would have loved to be there for him but she just couldn't push out the thoughts that he is the cause of her never ending pain. Upon hearing Cruz's response and firm grip on her, she guessed he must have been conscious for longer than she thought. "How long have you been awake?" She asked, feeling embarra
"Since it's your 'legal' first DUI and the victim is not dead, your sentence would have been from the range of 3 to 6 months or even a year after paying a fine. If we try to bribe our way out, it will tarnish your reputation when it gets public so the lawyer suggested we go through all the necessary procedures and leave the court cases." Dave explained but Cruz could tell he was hiding. "What the hell are you and Tennessee planning?" Cruz asked out of curiosity.Tennessee Marino was the leader of Cruz's legal team and she is one of the best lawyers in LA. She is very good at manipulating the court to her favor which was why she has never lost any case."You have never been interested in the process. Why now?" Dave asked curiously. "That's because there's never been a case when someone's life is on the line. I don't want you manipulating this case to the victim's disadvantage. Tell me what you Tennessee is planning or I will call her here myself." Cruz threatened. "Ok, that's enough
"How have you been?" Dave asked with a frown. "It doesn't look like you care. What are you doing here?" Jessica asked angrily. "To talk about something important. You came to the hospital a few days back, right?" He asked knowingly. "If you already know it, why ask again?" Jessica asked, pissed. "That was the fourth day after the accident. When he first woke up, the first request he made after asking about his victim was not to let you know about his accident. He didn't want to worry you but when you eventually found out, you claimed he was manipulating you to earn your forgiveness. Are you really that unreasonable? I know Cruz hurt you a big deal but it wasn't his fault too and he is a human too. He is hurting. Do you really think all he is good at is manipulating others?" He asked, frowning. Jessica knew she was wrong for misunderstanding Cruz but she wasn't ready to admit it in front of him. "How is this any of your business? I thought you were just his personal assistant. Ho
"Jessica?" Cruz called out in disbelief. "What exactly did she say is her problem with me?" Jessica asked again as she walked around the table and sat on the chair across from Cruz. "Umm…she's worried you're a gold digger who is only after my money." Cruz stuttered. "Woah! What audacity!" She exclaimed in disgust. "Do you now agree she is obsessed with you?" She asked and Cruz nodded hesitantly. Cruz was confused and unsure of the emotions to display at the moment. He was happy to have her here but very nervous as to the reason. "How did you know…I-I stay here?" He asked, still surprised by her presence. "I asked Dave." She replied sharply.After Jessica's response, there was an awkward silence that lasted for seconds until Jessica cleared her throat. "Did you buy WeCom to make me forgive…" Jessica could barely finish her statement when Cruz interrupted. "No! I swear I didn't do it to compel you into forgiving me. Long before our relationship ended this way, I had plans of buy
"Cruz, do I really have to…" "Jessica, don't! Just answer my question." Cruz angrily interrupted. "Who exactly is he to you?" He asked again. "Umm…" Jessica paused, purposely putting Cruz in agony and suspense. "Jess, what's going on here? What's up with him?" Derek asked as he was forced to step out of his car. "Huh?" Cruz scoffed, rolling his eyes at Derek in disgust. "Jess? Who do you think you are to call her Jess?" He bawled angrily as he pushed Derek's shoulder slightly. "Oh…this guy is driving me crazy." He mumbled, scratching his head roughly. At this point, Jessica could barely hold back her laughter. The men looked like they were going to start a fight and Abigail, who was in the car, stepped out to see what was happening. Jessica eventually stopped laughing seeing how worried Abigail was. "Guys stop. Cruz, this is my uncle who doesn't like to be called Uncle. Meet Derek!" She finally introduced him. Cruz was startled, confused, and very embarrassed. Even though th
"Her! I don't know how to go about this." Klaus panicked, still confusing Cruz. "Klaus, you need to calm down and tell me exactly who we are talking about here." Cruz advised. Jessica on the other hand was dying with curiosity and instead of starting her day as a barista, she sat down and eavesdropped on Cruz's conversation. "Oh, this is driving me crazy." Klaus panicked."Klaus, none of this is going to make sense if you don't tell me who we are talking about here. Just calm down and tell me." Cruz advised. Klaus eventually calmed down and with much hesitation, he replied, "V-Valentine. Valentine Brooklyn. She's pregnant and the big news is it's mine." "Oho! Klaus, you…you did what? You've become a total badass!" Cruz praised as he jumped up to his feet and faced the other side, making it harder for Jessica to eavesdrop. "What are you saying? I haven't stepped out of my room since I got the news yesterday and you say it's badass. You know, you're good with women. Tell me how to
TWO MONTHS LATERCruz quickly cross-checked the foods on the table before checking the decorations he made. He was on the rooftop of the hotel he had lodged in for the past two months. It was late evening and the place was beautifully decorated with beautiful rose petals and balloons. The lights were dim but the stars were shining brightly above them.On the table were two plates of grilled steak and barbeque sauce, a bottle of red wine with two wine glasses, and a box of chocolate and other snacks for dessert. "Everything is perfect, right?" Cruz asked Dave who just joined him with a bouquet of flowers. "Yeah, it's cute and I know your woman will like it. She's already on her way." Dave replied casually but Cruz panicked."What? She's already on her way?" He asked curiously and Dave nodded. "Just drop the flower and leave. I don't want her to meet you here." Cruz ordered as he quickly collected the flower and pushed him to the door. As soon as Dave left, Cruz quickly cross-check