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2024-10-29 19:42:56Lemuel led her through the yacht’s living room, which was fitted with two long sets of white settees. The settees had several cushions in white and different shades of grey strewn across them and there was a matching white center table with a medium length wooden strip wrapped over the middle of it like a ribbon.
They moved passed the dining table decorated with a bow of beautiful green and white flower neatly arranged atop the center. The dining table stood surrounded with four white chairs forming an L shape around one end while a white settee formed an L shape, surrounding the other end with about three embroidered grey cushions strewn over the settee.
They ventured around inside and finally, he led her into the Master Cabin which stood bigger in comparison with the other cabins. It was a Master stater
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Right on time, a beautiful Island came into view before the yacht. It was sprawled proudly before their steadily approaching powerboat, magnificent, with several sea vessels resting at its docks.Lemuel was standing behind Inara at the front of the boat, close to the pointy edge, his hand, around her waist.“The Island looks incredibly peaceful.” she said to him.“It is a little vacation Island, favoured for its tranquility. Isn’t that cool for a honeymoon?”
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After their confession, Lemuel’s anger had slowly disappeared and he joined her on the bed, just holding her close until they both fell asleep.The following day, he was back in high spirits. She woke up early to find him dressed in a fitness outfit.“Rise and shine, Sweetheart, would you like to go cycling with me?”“Sure, good morning.” she responded and made herself ready while he drank coffee. He had made her a cup so she drank it as soon as she was prepared, cladding herself in a fitness wear and following him outside where they mounted their bicycles and rode out to the jungle trail he had earlier shown her.They rode for about forty minutes on the oblique path. It was a serene and beautiful trail in the woods with wild trees, grasses, rocks and hills greeting them. Crickets were chirping with birds calling and flying, the cool air hitting their faces as they pedaled along.Occasionally, he would turn slightly to check on her and throw her a smile, which she would return happily.
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Lemuel and Inara spent the next four days doing fun activities; watching movies, swimming, cycling, boat riding, rowing, fishing, swimming, hiking, going on drives through the Island, shopping souvenirs, taking pictures and making love.On the evening of the fifth day, they were set to go to an open microphone event in the town. They were already at the car when she grabbed the car keys and started running towards the garden.“Action Nara.” he said but she turned and showed him her crossed fingers, which meant that she did not have to stop.
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“You are so beautiful.” the musician said to her when they reached the bar.“Thank you.” she said and tried wringing her hand away from his but he would not let go.“This is how far I can come. Really, you don’t have to buy me a drink, thanks.”“Okay can I have your number? I’ll like to see you again.”“That won’t be necessary.
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Lemuel and Inara spent the next couple of days together, jogging, swimming, cycling, boat riding, fishing, visiting the Island Museum, Art gallery, eating out on occasions, visiting a karaoke bar and making love. With no negative drama, they were both happy with each other as they enjoyed their honeymoon.On the third day, Lemuel received a call from eager investors who didn’t want to wait for their honeymoon to elapse. They were already lodged at a hotel on the Island and were requesting a meeting with him as soon as possible. He had decided to meet them that morning and was already dressed in a green ankle sleeve fitted shirt and dark pants.“I have to meet with the Investors immediately after breakfast today.” he informed Inara during breakfast that morning. They were having oatmeal and bread. “I’ve told them that we can meet at a convenient meeting room in the hotel they are lodged at. The least I can do is save their time.”“Okay.” Inara said, realizing that she would miss him eve
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Inara did not have time to register if the person was a male or female but she stood there in the water, frightened. The person was underneath the water and she kept looking closely at the surface, trying to decipher where he or she would emerge.Then with terror, she saw bubbles over the water in close proximity before her, which told her the current position of the person. She opened her mouth to scream as the person emerged directly in front of her, forcing one hand swiftly over her mouth and blocking out her scream, trapping her body and pushing her into the water.Inara’s eyes opened wide, her heart thundering as her assailant
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Lemuel could not believe it. It wasn’t like he had placed a restriction on her that day just for the sake of it. He had explained the reason for her as clear as crystal. What had she been trying to prove? He could not understand it. She knew about the danger, yet she ventured outside.Of course it was possible that Suzy could know about this vacation spot of theirs. She had been his secretary and scheduled his trips. He had thought that her jealousy would pass with time. Why she was jealous, he could barely fathom. If she was this psycho crazy about him, he wondered why she had gone sleeping around. He had also thought that the undertaking with the police would keep her at bay but it seemed like, nothing was working. And now she had come here during his honeymoon to cause problems. If the law wasn’t working, he too could play the take the law into your hands game. But that was an issue to address later. For now, Inara’s recklessness was ninety-nine percent, the cause of his fury.“I as
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Lemuel made his way into the bedroom and decided to make a call to the yacht driver. Sitting down on the couch with his phone in hand, he dialed the man’s number who picked up in one ring.“Yes Boss.”“Dan, could you come pick us up first thing tomorrow?”There was a brief silence at the other end and Lemuel knew that the man was surprised. The end of their honeymoon was close but had not elapsed.
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One Year, Six Months Later The day was bright and sunny with a clear blue sky that was almost surreal. Heaven’s Vine had a full congregation witnessing the wedding ceremony between Nana and Feedwell. Reverend Anthony was officiating the ceremony at the altar where the love stricken couple stood, facing each other before him. In the congregation, Lemuel was seated beside Inara, her hand in his. He was wearing a navy colored suit while she was wearing a long peach colored dress. She looked radiant and a bit plump like a nursing mother. “I still can’t believe that I’m supporting those two.” He said, smiling. “They clearly broke the domestic rule.” Inara chuckled. “Because you love them.” She said. “They captured your heart.” “Just like you captured mine.” He said caressing her hand with a finger. She blushed. “Definitely, sir.” “Hmn. That’s true. They are very efficient and I will miss them.” “Why? They made it clear they weren’t leaving.” “I know but I’m sure it’s out of loyalty
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The room was a six-by-six with soft ashen vinyl walls and low, level ceilings. A hospital bed fitted with leather restraints took up most of the floor space. High up on one wall was a solitary window. It had the translucent look of old Plexiglas and steel posts kept it barred.Detective Kyle was talking to a nurse who was already leaving them. She gave Lemuel a glance and walked away with a sullen face.The detective walked up to Lemuel.“This is Suzy’s room. She had a crazy moment an hour ago, kicking and screaming but has been stabilized. You’ll see her right about now.’’“Okay, I’m ready.”“Your conversation will be recorded and monitored by the Psychiatrist in charge of this place and other officers.”“I understand.”Shortly after, Lemuel was in a small room with the detective, a technical sergeant mounting a recording equipment and a male Psychiatrist in a white doctor’s coat who was in his sixties.Before them was a transparent glass that clearly showed a blank room fitted in the
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“I should be aware of something like this.” Lemuel said furiously through gritted teeth. He didn’t want Inara knowing that something like that was going on. She hadn’t fully recovered from the trauma and the last thing he wanted was for her to know about what Milo had just told him.“The police detective thought it better not to tell you so that you can concentrate on taking care of your wife.”“That is not their call to make.”
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The hospital sat on a headland overlooking the lake, enveloped in acres of emerald green trefoil that rolled and toppled into the city mist. It was a paragon of modest architecture, auburn-colored bungalows thrown unevenly around a two-story administration building, the compound veined with pebble pathways and flower beds, partly shaded by the spreading branches of shore live oak.Blade points of grey tile roof intruded upon a cerulean sky so untainted it bordered on the imaginary. At the intersection of land and sky, a single twisted city pine clawed at the sky. Beneath its swaying trunk, patches of yellow and blue lupine flowed like paint drips down a slanting green canvas.
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Milo moved the seat-belt around Vann and belted her in. She was starting to panic, her eyes rounding with fright.“Hang on.” he said as he belted himself in.“Is the Officer following us a bad man?” Vann asked nervously.“Relax.” Lemuel said, “Even If he probably is, I’m sure he has orders from your beloved daughter not to harm a hair on your precious head.”
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“What’s your name?” Lemuel asked the woman as he rose to his feet.“Vann.”“Get up. You’re coming with us.” he told her and the agent pulled her up to her feet quite roughly.“I’ll come willingly.” Vann stated. “There’s no need to be heavy handed with me.”“Desperate times.” Lemuel said and led the way t
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“Is there somewhere you think she might be?” Lemuel pressed. “I really need to see her.”The woman shook her head and remained silent.“I’ve been trying her phone number but it isn’t connecting. Has she changed it like, does she have another one?”Lemuel pressed again.The woman hesitated and he suspected that she was not willing to divulge information about that. It w
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The City’s bustling landscape receded as Lemuel rolled off one of the main express roads that gave way to a single lane road on which he drove for a few minutes until an arrow with a sign that said pal estate directed him northward.The estate was low cost and situated on a property line marked by a large flowering tree that shadowed low wooden gates. The gates were open, meant for décor rather than security.Lemuel parked across from the third apartment, which he knew, was Suzy’s and the agent parked behind him. Alighting from their vehicles, they both squinted at the harshness of the sun’s glare.Lemuel wondered where Inara was. Was she in a shelter or burning in the heat of the sun? Was she alive or dead? God forbid! He thought. She must be
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The sun was out in its full glory, casting its shimmering rays across the horizon, scorching the earth and raising temperatures all around.In the woods, it was worse because there was no shelter but most of the wildlife didn’t mind and still carried themselves about. Birds flew, called and sang, perching atop branches of trees and surrounding hills while crickets chirped amidst varying sounds from different unseen creatures that filled the air as they wandered and basked at home in their habitat.Inara was not faring well. The forest wasn’t her element and under the heat of the sun, she was strapped to a dying tree with scan
