After returning from school and freshening up, she entered the kitchen with a sudden craving for cupcakes. She scanned the kitchen for flour, but was disappointed to find none. The craving was too strong to ignore so she decided to head to the nearby supermarket to get a pack of flour.Hurriedly, she went back upstairs and changed into something suitable for public outings, grabbed the credit card Shawn had given her and made her way to the car parked outside. The engine purred to life as she drove towards the supermarket.On arrival at the supermarket, she parked the car and made her way inside. As she walked towards the baking aisle, a man with an unkempt appearance and bloodshot eyes approached her. She felt a sense of unease, but brushed it off and continued towards the counter.“Hi, beautiful,” the man said in a drawled tone, attempting to start a conversation.Ignoring him, She hoped he would get the hint and leave her alone. However, he persisted. “You look like you could use
TIFFANY'S POVThe water sprinkled on her face was what woke her up, and she immediately jerked up in fright as the strange looking man stood, glaring and smirking at her with a bowl of water in his hands.“Do you think this is your father's mansion?” He asked, sprinkling more water on her.“I'm sorry,” She said, frightened.“You had better be. Are you ready to do as we said?”Tired and frightened, she nodded.“Good. Here, take this phone and put your husband's number in it.”She hesitated for a moment, unsure of what his abductor's intentions were. But she quickly realized that she needed to play along if she wanted to survive. She took the phone and entered Shawn's number, her hands trembling as she typed in the digits. Once she had finished, she handed the phone back to her abductor, who took it and inspected it carefully. “If you try anything fishy, sweetheart, I promise you won't like the consequences,” he warned, his voice dripping with malice. She nodded, her heart pounding i
SHAWN'S POV“Tiffany? Is that you?” He asked to be sure.“Yes, Shawn, it's me,” she replied, her voice shaking.He momentarily removed the phone from his ear and mouthed a low “She is the one,” to the police officers. They give him a signal to put the call on the speaker, of which he did.“Oh my God, where are you? Are you okay?” “I...I don't know. I've been kidnapped,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. He went silent for a moment, as a sharp jolt of pain hit him. “Don't worry, I'm going to find you. Just hold on, okay?”“Okay, please hurry.”“I will, I promise. Just stay strong.” He replied, and her father made a gesture that he wanted to speak with her. “Your father wants to speak with you.”There was a sudden shuffling sound and another voice was heard. “If you want to see your little wife alive, then you should do as we would say.” Before he could say a word, the call ended.“Shit!”“What do we do? Those people mean business?”“This is a case of kidnap, from the look of
SHAWN'S POVHe left Tiffany's room after running her a bath so she could have her privacy. She was menstruating and ladies use sanitary pads, right? He thought of it for a moment and decided to go get her some packs. He picked up his car key and credit card and walked downstairs.“She is having her bath now. I want to quickly rush to the nearby supermarket and get her a few things. Will you want to come with me?” He asked Mr. Dion as he got to the sitting room where he was seated.“No, you go on. I will be here to ensure she is safe. And be safe too.” He replied. Shawn felt sorry for the older man. Worry and concern was etched on his face like a second skin.“Okay then. I will be right back.” He said and walked out. He drove to the supermarket, and with the salesgirl's help, located the section for women's sanitary pads. He stared at the shelves with varieties of sanitary pads on them and he was at a loss of which to buy.He was new to stuff like this and he felt totally out of place
SHAWN'S POVTo ensure that she was okay when he was not around, he employed the service of a bodyguard. The bodyguard would drive Tiffany to school and back, and anywhere else she wanted to go to.It was another working day, and after ensuring she had been driven to school by the bodyguard, he left for work. He arrived at work and after settling down, he decided to go through a few paperwork. Just then, the door went open and Rachel walked in.“Hey, Shawn.”“Good morning, Rachel.” “How are you?”“I'm fine, thank you. And how are you too?”“Very well. How is your wife? Did she love the product I recommended?”“I guess she did, but she never mentioned it.”“Oh, I see.” She said and walked to stand by his side. “So, any news so far? Were the culprits apprehended?”“Yes, they were.”“Did they say who sent them?” He went mute for a moment as he processed her question, and then he turned to look at her.“Why do you think someone sent them and they didn't do it out of their own volition?’
DETECTIVE COPLER'SHe was in the investigation room with the man and his son as they faced interrogation from him and his men.“I repeat, which of you attacked me?”The man let out a mocking laugh. “I told you nigga, you ain't getting a word from us. We know our rights and we are not gonna say a word until my lawyer arrives.”Copler sighed in frustration as he stared from father to son. Since their arrest, they have both refused to speak. He had ordered they be kept in different cells to avoid seamless communication, yet, they remained adamant.“You think you are smart? Even with a lawyer, you are not going off the hook. My men and I searched your house and we found staches of meth hidden in the ceiling and we also found guns ....”Just then, the man jerked up in rage as he tried to lurch himself at Copler, but unfortunately, he was cuffed. “You bastard! You dare to search my house. You will pay for this.”“And that's not just it, the gun from which the bullet that was used to attack
SHAWN'S POV“That reminds me, there is a new movie out in the cinema. We should go see it together.” Bryan said to him, as they had a drink in the snooker club.“What genre is it?” “Romance and thriller, I guess. I heard it is interesting.”“Thank you for the information. I will go with Tiffany.”Bryan burst into a loud laughter that drew the attention of others, he had to stop when Shawn gave him an annoyed look. “I'm sorry about that, but you took me off guard.”“Took you off guard? What is wrong with taking my wife out on a cinema date?”“Wow! I love the new you. I noticed recently that you have been comfortably calling her your wife. This is so new.”“Have I? And what's wrong with that? She is my wife, right? We are legally married.”“You know what I'm saying, bro. In the past, just the mere mention of her name got you irritated, but look at you, you can't keep her off your lips.”“I don't know what you are talking about,” Shawn replied and looked away. He knew Bryan was saying t
DETECTIVE COPLER'S POV“I did it. And before I talk, I want to ask for a deal…”“What the fuck are you saying, Oscar? You did what?” The boy's father asked, turning to glare at him in anger and surprise.Copler walked back to his previous position, and turning to one of his men, he issued an order. “Take the man out.”The man struggled as they dragged him out of the room. Afterward, Copler asked that he be left alone with the boy. His men obeyed and walked out.“So, are you ready to speak?”“Yes, but I need to be sure I have a deal before I spill anything.”“You Know you don't call the shots, right?“I know but I want a deal and you should assure me that I will get one.”“Fine. It had better be a good one, else, I'm afraid we won't give in to your request.”“First, I want my father to be let off the hook…”“Hold on, boy. Your father is a drug dealer and he sold illegal firearms. Don't you think that is a huge request to make?”“It is, but you are doing it in exchange for something, in
TIFFANY'S POV"This student has shown exceptional character, leadership, and kindness throughout the year. And the prom queen of the year and overall best Student is...TIFFANY Dion! Congratulations Tiffany, you deserve this honor."She felt her heart skip a beat as she heard her name being called out as prom queen. She couldn't believe it. Shawn looked at her with pride and joy in his eyes as he applauded along with the rest of the students."Go on," he said, nudging her slightly. That was when she realized she was still seated.She stood up and walked up to the podium, her baby bump leading the way. Principal Campbell placed a crown on her head and handed her a bouquet of flowers. She graciously accepted them and waved the bouquet to the cheering crowd. She then took the microphone and looked at her classmates with a smile. "Thank you all so much. I am so honored and grateful to be chosen as Prom Queen and overall best Student. This has been an incredible night, and I couldn't have
TIFFANY'S POV"Rachel Sparks, you have been found guilty of kidnapping and multiple counts of attempted murder against Tiffany Dion. It is the judgement of this court that you be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Shelley Duvall, you have been found guilty of being an accomplice in these heinous crimes. You are hereby sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. Oscar, you have been found guilty of attempted murder on Derrick's life. You will serve 15 years imprisonment because the court has considered your age," the judge's voice sounded in the courtroom.Tiffany exhaled sharply in relief. It was finally over.It's been a month since she was rescued and today is the trial day for everyone involved in the crime. The past month has been graced with a lot of healing processes. She had therapy sessions to stop the incessant nightmares she had, and yoga sessions for her body healing.She had also started going for an anti–natal checkup for her baby. It was indeed
TIFFANY'S POVShe woke up to the bright lights of the morning, seeping through little spaces in the window. She turned to her side, and Shawn was not there. Has he gone home? Then she turned to see the paper on the table. She abruptly picked it up and read its content."Rise and shine! I didn't want to wake you up from your beauty sleep, hence this note. I got a call from officer Fowler that Rachel has been caught. By the time you get this, I should be at the police precinct. I will be back as soon as I can. stay safe. Xoxo, Shawn.❤️"She smiled, as she got off the bed and walked into the bathroom. He never ceased to show her how much he loved and cared for her. Both in words, and in actions. She brushed her teeth and had her bath, and then changed into one of the clothes Shawn's mother brought the previous day.She walked out of the bathroom and a doctor was waiting for her, with a nurse bearing a trolley containing food and medicines."Good morning, Mrs Gold. I'm Sharonne. I'm here
TIFFANY'S POV"Oh, my darling," Shawn's mother exclaimed as she rushed to her side. "Are you okay, my darling?" She asked, cupping her face.She nodded, tears welling in her eyes. Oh how much she had missed their presence. Her father had tears of joy in his eyes as he walked to her and placed a kiss on her forehead.At that point, she couldn't hold back the tears. She let it all out. It was a miracle and a blessing at the Same time to be able to see the people that had always been there for her.Shawn walked up next to her, and to get surprise and that of others, judging from their gasps of surprise, he took her lips in his, in a long, soothing kiss. When he pulled away, she realized how much she had missed the one man who had shown her love that was tantamount to her father's."Thank you for fighting. For coming back to me, to us," he said, his voice cracking with emotions.She nodded, as tears kept streaming down her face in torrents."Thank you for not leaving, Shawn. He almost los
SHAWN'S POVThe cars sped off as they headed in the direction of the outskirts of town. The more miles they closed, the more anxious he became. He prayed fervently that his wife and baby were okay. The journey was taking long as he kept looking at his wrist watch anxiously."Take it easy, we will arrive there soon." Bryan said, placing his hand on his shoulder.He nodded and looked out the window. The journey ended up taking three hours and they finally arrived at a street. The cars stopped at a distance and they all alighted, as the armed policemen took the lead, their guns set.Shawn and Bryan followed closely behind. They got to a spacious mass of land with an uncompleted duplex building in it. The policemen filed in, and they got to the entrance of the building.Two men were standing at the entrance and they made to shoot at the policeman when they saw them, but the policemen were faster and in a few seconds the two men lay on the floor in their pool of blood.The gunshot must ha
SHELLEY'S POVShe took determined strides into the precinct. She walked to the reception and the first thing her eyes caught was the picture of the girl with "missing" written boldly on it. Attached to it was a prize for whoever had information about her whereabouts.She sighed heavily as she finally approached the policeman on the counter."Good evening, sir," she greeted politely."Good evening, Ma'am. How do I help you?""I'm here in regards to the missing girl," she pointed at Tiffany's picture on the wall. " I know where she is being held and who is behind it," she said in a rush, afraid she would change her mind."Really? C'mon, I will lead you to the detective in charge of the case," the policeman said in disbelief.She followed meekly, and soon they were in front of an office door. The policeman knocked on the door and a voice from the inside asked them to come in.The policeman led her inside. "This lady claims to have information about the whereabouts of Mrs Tiffany Dion," t
SHELLEY'S POVShe snapped her eyes open and was met by pairs of worried eyes looking down at her."Are you okay?" An elderly woman asked."I don't think I am," she replied as she attempted to stand up but felt her head splitting into two."Easy, take it easy," the woman said, helping her up."Where am I?" She asked, finally taking in her surroundings."You are in our house," the woman replied."I mean, what is this place called?""Vancouver, but you are in Squamish." The woman replied."Squamish?" She gasped. That was like the outskirt of town. What had Rachel done?"You were found in a sleeping bag, almost dead."Rachel, that bitch! She had stuffed her in a common sleeping bag. She had obviously thought she was dead."Did you find my phone?""No, we didn't. You shouldn't be bothering about a phone. You narrowly escaped death." An old man, presumably the woman's husband, admonished."That's right, my dear." The woman concurred.Just then, a young teenage girl walked into the room with
RACHEL'S POVAfter the call with Shelley ended, she could not help but wonder what was wrong with her. She sounded perturbed and had an edge of urgency to her tone. Curious to know what was going on, she had set a meeting and asked that she meet her at her place.A few minutes later, her phone buzzed and it was her gateman informing her of the presence of a lady who called herself Shelley. She asked that he let her in and she walked downstairs to the sitting room to meet her."Welcome to my humble abode. What do I offer you?" She asked, trying to okay the role of a perfect host."That won't be necessary. I'm not here for that," Shelley said in what could pass for a harsh tone and Rachel was taken aback."Okay. What is it then?"" I was at the location where the girl is being held…"Rachel immediately cut her short, "What business do you have there?" You have done your job and therefore I expect to stop going there," her eyes were blazing hot with anger now."That's not the point, Rach
SHELLEY'S POVShe packed the last of the food in the lunch bag and slung it on her shoulder as she walked out of her tiny kitchen that could barely contain two people at the same time.Rachel would kill her if she found out about what she was trying to do, but she couldn't help it. This was not who she was, but her desperation to get money had changed her, and it was definitely not for good.Sighing, she locked the entrance door to her tiny apartment as she stood, waiting for a cab to flag down. She sighed in impatience as she looked forward to a cab. After a few minutes of waiting, a cab arrived and she got in and told him her location.She was lost in thought as the cab drove to the bus stop where she would take another cab going in her direction. She felt guilty about the things she had done in the last few months and hoped the almighty forgave her. "We are here, ma," the cab driver said, bringing her out of her reverie."I'm sorry I got carried away," she apologized and fished ou