Bella who heard what the investigator said was really shocked and didn't know what to say or do now. She thought that fool already killed him, how come he's still alive. He thinks he's a cat with nine lives right? She's going to have find a way to finish him off totally and this time he sure won't be able to survive it."What are you saying? You mean he was not shot?" She asked all of a sudden and everyone turned to face her after hearing her question. She didn't want to ask the question as well but she's too curious and can't keep to her self on the matter."No ma'am, he was shot but luckily he was able to survive the gunshot. We are making sure that he's safe and protected and no harm will come to him. But right now, he's unconscious and still under care and observation from the doctors."What do you mean by luckily, there's nothing lucky about what happened. He tried to hurt Fred, he's supposed to be dead already. I'm sure he's working with the other guy that kidnapped Fred, he's a
Bella waited till it was late in the night before stepping out of the house. She can't wait till the following day before carrying out her plans. She needs to find a way to get rid of Daniel as soon as possible, and the more he's in that hospital. The more danger for her and she can't allow that happen to her. He might wake up and talk at anytime and she will be doomed for sure, because her name will be the first thing that bastard will mention.She made sure to dress in an outfit she won't be easily recognised in. It's the only way to ensure that she's safe, she's putting on a black hoodie and Jeans with a snicker. She will definitely be able to run very fast in this, she took a final look at herself making sure she's not forgetting anything and she smiled really happy at the way she looks.Bella got out of the mansion and made way outside the gate, she will have to go through the security guard and that's another issue here. She will have to come up with something really fast, she w
Bella quickly changed into the nurse's uniform leaving her almost naked in there, she just hope that someone will find her on time before she freezes to death. She carried the tray and made way to the intensive care unit. It says here that Daniel is in the last ward, too bad for him. He has no other choice but to die today, she's tired of dealing with him for so long. She got to the entrance of the ward and was about to go in when she was stopped by one of the police officers keeping watch."And who are you?" The officer asked, Bella was so pissed. She can't believe he's asking her such a dumb question, even though he's seeing her with a uniform."I'm a nurse, I'm here to check on the patient and also give him some injections. Is anything the problem here?" Bella asked with a frown, good thing she's wearing a face mask and he can't see her facial expression. She really wish she can strangle him right now, he feels like such a pain in the ass."Well I can see that but the other nurse s
The following morning, Zara opened her eyes still feeling a little bit tired. She made tried to stand up but felt a weight on her waist. She touched what's there and it happens to be Fred's hand, she's also laying on his chest. Zara smiled, she has not felt this happy and good about herself for a very long time. Too bad this will be coming to an end soon, once she tells him about her pregnancy. He will not want to see her again and she will be forced to leave this place. She stared at him for a while savouring the sweet moment, she knows he might be awake but she honestly doesn't care about any of that right now. She just wants to leave in the moment and have a good time with her husband. "What are you doing Zara? Am I that handsome that you can't take your eyes off me?" Fred asked and pulled her more into his arms and kissed her on the lips. "Well you can't blame can you? My husband is too handsome and I can't help but stare, you will have to forgive me my lord." She said and Fred
"What did you just say now? He was murdered? How did that even happen? Someone must have had something to do with this for sure." Fred said and sat down on the couch, he feels so bad now that he doesn't even know how to explain the whole thing anymore. This is the worst thing that can even happen to someone now. They were so close to getting what they want and now this has happened. What the hell is going on now."How did that even happen? I thought you had some police officer stand by outside the ward. How could you have been so careless with something like this? Now the only hope we have of something coming out of this case is gone. They are no more witnesses that can be linked to this whole thing." Zara said feeling frustrated."He must have come to the company to tell me something about what happened and who he's working for. I had initially thought it was the assassin that kidnapped me yesterday. But then he was speaking to the woman while he was with me, and that only goes to sh
The next few days was really busy for Fred, as he went about the upcoming event and also the case as regards his mother. So far they have been unable to get any actual evidence to nab the lady that killed the guy in the hospital. Fred made his way to his way to his room after a long and tiring day at work, he got inside the room and Zara was right there waiting for him. He smiled as soon as their eyes met, these past few days the affection between them as really grown. After the kidnap and what happened, he has come to understand that he actually likes her. He wants and thinks about her all the time. He can't say that qualifies as love, but what he feels for is something he has never felt for anyone before. He has tried severally to compare what he feels for her to that of Bella, but he realised that it's different. What he feels for her is nothing but lust and sexual desire. But with Zara its totally different, what he feels for her is pure and innocent. He always wants to be arou
Fred immediately opened his laptop to be able to check the sketch that was sent to him by the investigator and they both waited patiently for it to load up so they can see who the person is."Do you recognise this person? Because I don't think I have seen this person before." She asked and he shook his head as well."No, I have not seen this person before and it really annoys me that the person trying to kill my mother is someone I have no idea. This person looks crazy and that's it," Fred said and stood up feeling frustrated, he has no idea what to do now or how he's supposed to even help his mother out of this damn situation. "I really need you to calm down right now, we are going to get through this and solve this crazy puzzle no matter how difficult it might try to be, you need to believe me on this one." She said and Fred hugged her for some comfort. Because right now it seems as though she's the only person that can provide that."What do you suggest that we do now? I'm complet
Bella immediately stood up and made way out of the bed to speak to Fred, she can't have him know she's sleeping with someone no matter who the person is."Hey Fred, how are you doing? Miss me already? I thought you didn't want me? Why then are you looking for me now?" She asked him and he scoffed."Bella stop playing around, that is not the reason why I've called you. You know you are not supposed to be outside, what if the assassin is still lurking around? The bodyguards are yet to be deployed here, so get yourself home as early as possible." Fred said and she felt really sweet at heart, she can't believe he cares for her this much and doesn't want anything happening to her."I know you love me, you are just too bound by that stupid contract marriage of yours to see the truth. Do you want us to maybe hook up this night?" She asked him and he felt a little bit frustrated, no matter how he gets to her in a friendly approach. She will always find ways to turn the tables around."Stop it
Fred was laughing when his phone rang, but the moment he answered, his face turned serious."Fred, this is Detective James. I've got some news. We have Hailey, her mother, and Bella. They're all in custody."Fred's eyes grew wide with shock. "What? How in the world did you guys find them?"The detective chuckled. "Let's just say we had some good leads. They're in the process of being booked now."A wave of relief washed over Fred. "Thank God. Thank you, Detective.""We're not done yet, Fred. We still need to question them and get to the bottom of this. But for now, you can rest easy knowing they're off the streets."Fred nodded, even though the detective couldn't see him. "I appreciate it. Please keep me updated."As he hung up, Fred turned to Zara and Clara. "It's all over. Hailey, her mother, and Bella are behind bars."Tears brimmed over in Zara's eyes. "Oh, thank God. Our kids are safe."Clara smiled, her face carved with relief. "This is the best news we could have asked for."Fr
The booms of the police sirens in the warehouse were getting closer now. Clara was holding her daughter-in-law Zara's hand very tightly to soothe her."Help is here, Zara, just hang in there." These words repeated for a while produced from the lips of Clara, firm but quaking with emotion.Zara's eyes fluttered closed, her face going white and sweaty. Clara missed one heartbeat, not even daring to go to the worst place in her mind.But then Zara's eyes flickered open again, and she fixed them onto Clara. "Clara. Lo siento. I didn't mean to put you in danger."Clara was crying now, blubbering, the tears cascading down her face. "Don't say that, Zara. You're going to be fine. You're going to pull through."The medics burst past Clara, utterly focused on Zara. Clara stood, staring, while they dropped down to her level and pinned the wound on Zara's neck, then pulled her up onto the gurney.She gripped Zara's hand tightly in her own, behind her back in the ambulance, praying that with ever
"I have to go in there, Clara, for I have to find out what's happening to my girl. The silence—it just kills me."Clara's face set in a stubborn cast. "No, Zara, I cannot let you in there on your own; it's dangerous."Zara was indecisive. Her mind knew Clara was right, yet on the other hand, she simply could not do this. "Clara, please, I gotta do this. I'll be okay."Clara just shook her head. "But I'm not going to let you go in there alone. What if Bella is dangerous? What if she unmans you?"Zara let out a melodramatic sigh at that one, knowing against all her credibilities that Clara wouldn't."Okay. But you have got to promise me one thing. You have to stay way back and let me handle it. I don't want you under attack because of me."Clara's expression had softened, but her voice did not relent. "I'll stay behind, but just because you promise me one thing- you're going to be careful, and if things get out of hand, you get out of there, period."Zara nodded. Clara, she knew was o
Reaching the bottom step and hearing the 'click' of the sound of the hardwood floor beneath her boots, she entered the living room, where Clara was already seated sipping at a cup of coffee."Hey girl, you look fabulous," she told Zara, placing her cup on the table.Another added booster of her confidence made her smile. "Thanks, Clara, I am feeling rather good today."Clara nodded solemnly. "Yes, we need to find a way to talk about Bella. I was just trying to clear my thoughts and jot down in writing some thoughts on how we would start in dealing with the whole issue."Zara nodded as she got seated on a small stone beside Clara. "I am all ears. Let's hear it all."There she was, deep in conversation, when through the door in came Fred-torn, untidy in his appearance. "Hey guys, sorry to interrupt, but I was thinking of something since you're going out, would you like me to make some lunch for when you get back?"So, forthwith, a smile flitted from Zara, quite touched at Fred's caring
"Me neither. It's like she just snapped or something."Clara held her eyes, concern etched on her face. "Do you think Fred's plan for helping her is a good idea?"Zara hesitated, having known otherwise what to respond to. A part of her wanted to believe that Bella could be salvaged, that she wasn't beyond redemption. Another part of her was just plain terrified, scared of what Bella might do next."I don't know, Clara," Zara said finally. "I want to believe that Bella can change, that she's not beyond help. But at the same time, I'm scared. I don't know what she's capable of."Clara nodded with understanding. "I think so too. But do we not have to try, Zara? For Fred's sake, if nothing else."Zara nodded, her emotions oozing with an air of resolution. "You are right. We have to try."Just then, Fred came downstairs. His eyes were tired, but there was a determined look in them. "Guys, I've been thinking. I know how we can reach Bella."Zara and Clara gave each other a hopeful look. "Wh
As Fred was lost in the thought that it might be possible for Bella to change, Zara grew tense in his hand. "Hey, what's wrong?" he asked softly and gently full of concern.Fred was unsure of what to say to Zara about his plan; he just felt undecided. But something in her soft voice just made everything all right. "I have been thinking," he began, his voice barely above the whisper. "I probably could help Bella. I probably could get her the help she needs."Zara's face contorted in incredulity. "Fred, we have talked about this. Bella's beyond help. Toxic, she will bring you down with her."Fred nodded, realizing Zara's concern was founded. But he couldn't help that feeling inside him, telling him he needed at least to try. "I know, but what if I can reach her? What if I could help change her?"Zara heaved a deep sigh and searched his face for an answer. "You really would risk everything, wouldn't you, for her?"Fred nodded, his heart heavy with the weight of his decision. "I have to t
Fred trudged up the walkway, his feet heavy with the weight of his conversation with the detective. He had been hoping to find some way to help Bella, but now he wasn't so sure. As he reached the front door, it swung open and Zara stood before him, a look of concern etched on her face."Hey," she said standing aside to let him in. "How did it go?"Fred sighed, rubbing his temples. He didn't know how to summarize the complicated emotions swirling inside him.A seemingly sympathetic frown was creasing Zara's face. "That bad, huh?"Fred nodded, and he felt an immense weight being lifted, just being near Zara made things better.Zara softly closed the door as he entered inside, then leaned back against it, crossing her arms. "So, did you get to speak to her?" she asked softly.Fred's eyes dropped, his mind flashing back to the conversation with Bella. He hadn't expected her to be so. unrepentant. So uncaring."Yeah," he said at last, voice barely above a whisper. "She was vile like always
Fred asked the detective, "Is there a way to protect her? I don't want anything to happen to her."Detective Mathew's eyes became wide with shock. "Protect her? Mr. Fred, she's the one who has been causing harm to others. Why would you want to protect her?"Fred's expression turned grave. "She's like a sister to me," he said. "I am responsible for her, and I don't want anything to happen to her."The surprise on the detective's face slowly gave way to comprehension. "I see," he said. "Well, Mr. Fred, I can offer her protection while she's in custody, but once she's released. I'm not sure what we can do."Fred nodded, his eyes full of concern. "I understand. Just do what you can, please."The detective nodded. He looked so contemplative. "I'll see what we can do, Mr. Fred. But I have to ask, are you sure you want to do this? She's caused a lot of harm to people you care about."Fred's jaw clamped down tightly, his eyes flashing with determination. "Positive," he said. "She's like a sis
Fred's eyes never left Bella's face and a mixture of shock and sadness was written all over his face. "Everyone, please leave us alone for a minute," he said in a whispered tone.The detective had looked indecisive but nodded, gesturing to his officers to leave the room. "We'll be right outside, Mr. Fred," he said.As the door shut behind them, Fred turned back to Bella. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice trembling. "How can you say that?"Bella laughed coldly and mirthlessly. "You don't get it, do you?" she spat. "You never have. You've always been so blind, so oblivious to everything around you."He took a step closer, his hands extending toward her. "Bella, please. just tell me what's wrong. What have I done to hurt you so?"Bella's eyes suddenly flashed with anger, and she rose to her feet, her body etched with tension. "You want to know what you have done?" she repeated. "You want to know the worst thing you've ever done to me?"Fred nodded, his heart beating in his chest in