The sun came directly into their room, reminding them that it's morning already. Rita looked at Jaden's sleeping face as she hoped that the love they both shared last night in that bed won't come to an end.She quickly went to the bathroom to shower, while Jaden was still roaming on the bed. Rita was in a haste to leave his apartment as she have a long day to go.After showering she went downstairs to the kitchen cabinet to make a light breakfast. As she was mixing the flour with eggs for her pancake and coffee, she heard the doorbell ring."Who could that be?" She thought to herself."Oh! I see I know it's that bloody witch called Percy, what the h*ll is that she can't stay in her house for a good twenty four hours." She said.She hurriedly went to the door as she grabbed the door handle, she couldn't hold down her anger anymore as she yelled at the one who was outside the door."What the bloody hell is your problem? You this marriage wrecker" She harshly said."What! I'm just a mere
Wednesday came too fast as it was the day, Rita had reluctantly agreed to meet Percy at the cafe, although she had no desire to be subjected to her soon-to-be ex-husband's fiancée's company. She chuckled bitterly to herself, thinking that Jaden must be so eager to share the news of their impending divorce. She had expected nothing less from him—a man who had always been impatient and impulsive.She put on a white high-heel and a lilac gown as she applied a slight makeup. She didn't want Percy to see her defeated and lonely.As she entered the cozy cafe, Rita's eyes scanned the room, searching for Percy. It didn't take long for her to spot her, sitting at a table near the window, a smug smile playing on her lips. Rita sighed, steeling herself for the encounter. She had endured Percy's hypocrisy and condescension for far too long, always acting like the dutiful wife while knowing the truth about Jaden's lack of love for her.Percy, noticing Rita's arrival, raised an eyebrow and waved he
"Hey! Stop!" Rita spotted the driver, who seemed to be in no hurry to aid Percy or face the consequences of his actions. She called out, "You can't just leave her here!"Her heart sank as she realized he was no ordinary motorist, but a hardened gangster.The gangster glanced at Rita with disdain, his eyes filled with a cold indifference. "She's not my problem. I'm outta here. If you dare to catch me, the next person lying there will be you bit*h."With a defiant long honk, the gangster drove away. Rita memorized the license plate number, her mind determined to hold him accountable for his callousness.“Any family member of the patient here?” the doctor called out.“Here,” Rita answered, “I- I’m her...um... friend.” She got in the ambulance, she thought she had to save Percy, for the sake of Jaden.As they arrived at the hospital, Rita's exhaustion caught up with her. She felt drained, both physically and emotionally. Crouching in the hallway of the hospital, she dialed Jaden's number.
As the rain continued to pour outside, Jaden sat by Percy's side in the hospital room, his mind burdened with guilt. The sound of thunder rumbled in the distance, causing Percy to stir from her slumber."Jaden, why is it so loud?" Percy asked, her voice filled with a mix of confusion and discomfort. She reached out to embrace him, seeking solace in his presence. "Hold me tight, Jaden. I'm scared."Jaden held Percy gently, feeling a pang of guilt as her words echoed in his ears. He remembered Rita's fear of thunder, a vulnerability she had shared with him countless times. The realization hit him like a bolt of lightning, illuminating his actions and the consequences they had on someone he cared about deeply.The image of Rita, drenched in rain and despair, haunted him, urging him to find her and beg for forgiveness.Feeling a surge of emotions, Jaden gently pulled away from Percy's embrace. "Percy, I... I need to step outside for a moment. I'll be right back, I promise."Confusion clou
Seeing Jaden step out of the house made Rita feel so bad, she couldn't think about anything to make him feel better. Then, she remembered the last words he said to her before stepping out of the door, maybe if she could fulfill her part to go to the police station and tell the cops about all that have happened to Percy maybe he might forgive her.Knowing fully well that Jaden hates to see those Cops with their detective skills putting out questions to his face so she rather play his card well.So, she quickly dressed up, grabbed her bags and went straight to the nearby police station. A cleared his throat and approached Rita with a professional demeanor. "Good afternoon, ma'am. How can I a*sist you today?"Rita, feeling a bit nervous, managed a polite smile. "Hello, Officer. I'm here to provide some information regarding a hit-and-run incident that happened to my friend."The officer nodded, impressed by Rita's composed demeanor despite the obvious tension in her voice. "I appreciate
As the bus came to a halt, Rita gathered her belongings, lost in her thoughts about Jaden and Percy. Unbeknownst to her, a thief on the bus had been eyeing her purse, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.Just as Rita stood up to exit the bus, the thief made his move, attempting to snatch her purse from her grasp. In a split second, chaos ensued as the pa*sengers gasped in shock. Before Rita could react, Noah, who had been observing the scene, sprang into action.Noah swiftly intercepted the thief's attempt, restraining him and retrieving Rita's purse. The thief struggled against Noah's firm grip, but it was futile. With a stern expression, Noah ordered, "Give the purse back to her, now."Fear and desperation filled the thief's eyes as he reluctantly complied, returning the purse to Rita's grateful hands. The pa*sengers on the bus watched in awe as Noah calmly dealt with the situation.With the thief apprehended, Noah informed the bus driver to stop at the nearest police stat
After Jaden ended the call, he quickly dashed out of his apartment, started his car engine and went straight to his friend's bar. For he doubted everything his friend told him, he was a good practitioner of seeing is believing.When he got to his friends bar he didn't believe all that his eyes saw at that moment. Jaden clenched his jaw, struggling to contain the surge of emotions within him. He watched Rita and Noah engrossed in conversation, sharing smiles and laughter, and it tore at his heart. Anger and jealousy burned within him, but he knew he had no right to interfere in Rita's personal life anymore.Resigned to his position, Jaden retreated to a secluded corner of the bar, nursing his wine and trying to distract his mind from the scene before him. He knew he had to respect Rita's choices and the decisions they had made during the divorce proceedings. It was a difficult pill to swallow, but he couldn't deny the reality of their situation.As Jaden sat alone, lost in his thoughts
The morning came so quick as Jaden tried rolling on the bed to see if Rita was with him there, to his utmost surprise he was unable to find anyone by his side. But, he was able to hear the sounds of water coming outside if the bathroom.Rita stepped out of the bathroom, her body covered by a towel, feeling a mix of embarra*sment and vulnerability. Jaden couldn't help but chuckle at her shyness, finding it endearing yet somewhat perplexing.As Rita hastily dressed herself, trying to regain some semblance of composure, she finally mustered the courage to ask the question that had been nagging at her. "Jaden, why did you... why did we... you know... why did you still sleep with me, especially now that we're divorced?"Jaden's expression softened as he met Rita's eyes. He took a moment to gather his thoughts before responding. "Rita, our physical connection has always been strong, and that doesn't simply disappear just because we're no longer married. It's not just about s*x for me. Being
Rita handed over the recorded phone conversation to the police, accusing Noah and Percy of kidnapping. They were taken into custody for questioning.Inside the small, sterile interrogation room, Detective Rodriguez eyed Noah and Percy sternly. "Gentlemen, you're both aware of the serious allegations against you. Rita claims she has evidence of your involvement in the kidnapping. Care to explain yourselves?"Noah exchanged a tense glance with Percy before sighing heavily. "Detective, this is all a misunderstanding. We were never involved in any kidnapping. Rita is just trying to pin something on us."Percy nodded in agreement. "Absolutely, Detective. We may have had some disagreements with Rita, but kidnapping? That's a bit extreme."Detective Rodriguez leaned forward, his gaze unwavering. "Rita seems pretty convinced that you two are responsible. And this recorded conversation she handed over, where you discuss the 'plan' and even mention the victim's name, doesn't help your case."No
The powerful will to survive continuously fueled Rita, and she had to make sure Jaden knew that she was the little girl who saved him back then. Just then, Rita heard Jaden's voice, calling out to her repeatedly. She desperately wanted to respond, but she realized she didn't have the strength to speak.As the haze of exhaustion blurred Rita's vision, she managed to raise her hand weakly in an attempt to signal Jaden. He rushed to her side, his expression a mix of relief and concern. "Rita, you're awake!" he exclaimed, gently grasping her hand.A faint smile tugged at the corners of Rita's lips as she mustered the energy to whisper, "Saved... you." Her voice was barely a whisper, but the words were enough to convey her message.Jaden's eyes widened with understanding, memories of that fateful day flooding back. "You're the one who pulled me out of the river when we were just kids, aren't you?" he asked, his voice filled with amazement. "I've always wondered who that mysterious girl was
Rita's eyes fluttered open, and she found herself in a dimly lit room. Percy was sitting beside her, concern etched on his face. "Rita, are you alright?" he asked, his voice filled with worry.She took a deep breath, her memories still swirling in her mind. "I... I remember," Rita whispered, her voice quivering. "I remember everything now, Percy."Percy's eyes widened, a mix of surprise and relief washing over him. "You do? That's incredible, Rita. What do you remember?"Tears welled up in Rita's eyes as she recounted the memories that had flooded back to her. "Jaden... the mountain... the kidnappers. I remember saving him, guiding him down the slope," she said, her voice trembling. "And the necklace, Percy. It was Jaden who caught hold of it, not you."Percy's expression darkened, his grip on the necklace tightening. "Rita, you don't understand. I... I did what I had to do to protect you. Jaden was too weak, and I couldn't let him have it. It was for your own safety."Rita looked at
Percy intervened, shooing Noah away to buy some food for Rita. Percy had long desired to get rid of Rita but had always failed. She played the victim, revealing Jaden's information to Noah, aiming to gain his trust and work together to abduct Rita.Percy's patience had worn thin, and she saw an opportunity to finally unravel the tangled web Rita had woven. As Noah reluctantly left to fetch the food, Percy leaned in closer to Rita, her voice a low and dangerous whisper."Your little games won't work anymore, Rita," Percy hissed, her eyes piercing into hers. "I know your true intentions, and I won't let you manipulate Noah any longer."Rita's façade crumbled, her eyes darting around as if searching for an escape. She was cornered, and Percy knew it."You can't prove anything," Rita stammered, her voice shaky.Percy's lips curled into a sardonic smile. "Oh, but I can. You underestimated me, Rita. I've been gathering evidence of your deceit for quite some time now."Rita's defiance wavere
Rita's head spun as she tried to make sense of the situation. She blinked, trying to process the unexpected alliance between Noah and Percy. The room felt heavy with tension, and Rita's heart raced as she looked from Noah's eyes to Percy's determined expression."Rita, you have to understand," Noah began, his voice strained. "I never wanted any of this to happen. But you insisted on being with Jaden, and that tied your fate to his."Rita's eyes narrowed as she absorbed his words. "Tied my fate? What do you mean?"Percy chimed in, his tone calmer than Noah's, but equally serious. "Jaden possesses a power that could reshape the world, but it comes at a great cost. And you, Rita, unwittingly became part of that cost when you chose to stand by his side."Frustration bubbled within her, and she clenched her fists. "So, what? You two decided that locking me up was the solution? That destroying Jaden would somehow fix everything?"Noah's gaze softened, but his grip on his emotions remained t
Percy visited the hospital to see Jaden. He told her that he had completely lost patience with her and warned her that if she dared to harm Rita, he would not spare her.Percy pa*sionately questioned how Jaden could treat her like this, forgetting that she had saved his life.Percy's words hung in the air, tension thickening with every pa*sing second. The sterile hospital room seemed to close in on them, its cold white walls reflecting the emotional turmoil that swirled within. Jaden's gaze remained fixed on the floor, unwilling to meet Percy's accusatory stare."Percy," Jaden finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper, "I know you're angry, and I understand why. But you don't understand the complexity of the situation."Percy clenched her fists, struggling to contain her frustration. "Complexity? Jaden, Rita is innocent in all of this. She's been through enough, and she doesn't deserve your wrath."Jaden's eyes flickered briefly, a hint of regret fleeting across her features. "Y
Rita and Jaden sat across from each other in Jaden's spacious office, a map of the exhibition area spread out before them. "This powder might hold the key to unraveling the mystery," Rita mused, her brows furrowed in concentration.Jaden nodded, his eyes fixed on the map. "It's clear that someone intentionally tampered with the dresses. But why? And how does it connect to the models' asthma?"Rita leaned forward, her fingers tracing the outline of the exhibition booths. "The powder could be a trigger, something that aggravated their asthma and caused the accidents. But who would want to harm them? And why would they target the wedding dresses?"Jaden leaned back in his chair, his expression thoughtful. "We need to find out who had access to the exhibition area that night. Let's start by reviewing the surveillance footage."Rita nodded and pulled out her tablet. "I've already instructed the team to retrieve the footage. We should have it soon."As they waited, Jaden's gaze drifted to a
The doctor informed Rita that Jaden had woken up. Rita was aware of the recent events, which had been a significant blow to Jaden.She comforted him, a*suring him that everything would eventually get better.Jaden wished for Rita to take the children and leave the country. He a*sured her that he would handle everything. Noah wouldn't give up easily, and Jaden didn't want Rita to become a pawn in Noah's game. He feared that Noah might use Rita against him, putting him in an even more vulnerable position.The doctor's words hung in the air as Rita absorbed the news. Jaden had finally woken up, a flicker of hope in the midst of their tumultuous situation. She had seen the toll recent events had taken on him, the weight of it all etched into the lines on his face. With a determined resolve, she entered Jaden's room, her heart heavy but determined to be the pillar of strength he needed.As she walked in, their eyes met, and a bittersweet smile played on Jaden's lips. Rita could sense his l
Percy leaned in, her voice a mere whisper, "Rita, think about it. With your parents' connections, we could make a difference. Save Jaden's company, his reputation."Rita's eyes flickered with a mix of uncertainty and determination. "But Percy, it's not that simple. I can't just walk away from Jaden when he needs me the most."Percy's brow furrowed. "Rita, I understand your loyalty, but we're talking about saving everything he's worked for. And your children's future too. This might be the only way."Rita shook her head, her voice growing firm. "No, Percy. I can't turn my back on him. He's innocent, and I won't let him go through this alone. We've faced challenges before, and we'll overcome this too."Percy's gaze softened as he reached out to hold Rita's hands. "I admire your dedication, Rita. But you're risking everything—your family, your children's well-being. Don't you want to secure their future?"Tears welled up in Rita's eyes as she looked down, struggling to find the words. "O