MIRANDA I heard my mom sigh over the phone, "Well, I guess you're telling the truth. The Miranda I know is not a thief and I want to believe she hasn't changed.However, if you keep doing this, even though he doesn't say anything, your husband might not be happy about it. Don't send any more money to me, okay?""I will send, no matter what you say, Mom. I will keep sending money to you. If I don't send it to you, who would I send it to? What's the use of being married to such a rich man, If I cannot spend the money he gives me? Anyway, I recently traveled with him to Venezuela and we had the time of our life. It was so amazing. It was like my honeymoon.""Really? Come, did you get married to someone else over there or is it the same man you told me about?" My mom asked.I chuckled, "It's the same man, Mom. Hazel has changed. He's now caring, loving, and attentive. He treats me like a princess and makes me feel so special.""Really? Miranda, are you telling me the truth?" "Mom, I wou
HAZEL At work, I had a very important meeting. It was a fourth meeting I was having for the day and I was in a hurry to round up so I could go out and call Miranda. She had already called my line but I couldn't take the call because I was about rounding up.It was funny because the meeting would have come to an end a while ago, but it was my fault because Miranda occupied my mind, I kept missing out on important details with the new investors of my company.Just as I began to round up, I noticed a phone call from Miranda once again, she kept calling me repeatedly until I was forced to excuse myself from the hall and go outside to take her calls."Baby, why do you keep.....""Sir, you have to help Miranda," I heard Mel say. "They took her.""What? Who? Who took Miranda?"My heart began to race the moment I heard that Miranda had been taken."Is she okay? Has she been hurt?""I don't think she's okay. There were so many men, they were armed, they kept shooting at us and then they took
HAZEL "Yes, I'm really very sorry.It was not our intention to kill him and we already informed the president about everything."I sighed, "Oh no, why didn't you tell me this ever since? Why did you keep this from me? You should have told me about Ramos' death the moment he died. Why didn't you tell me?""Calm down, calm down, Mr. Duke," the agent said. "I am so sorry. Is there a problem? I mean, shouldn't you be happy that he's out of the way?""No, I cannot be happy because there is a big problem. His grandmother has kidnapped my wife and she's threatening to kill her if I do not produce Ramos. What am I supposed to do now that he's dead?""Wow, I'm so sorry about what has happened, I had no idea. Listen, if you want, we can come over, okay? I'll gather the best men I can find after all the president gave his order for us to help you, we'll take care of it, okay?""No, no, there is no need for you to come all the way," I replied.Like Ramos once said, this is my turf, I will handle
MIRANDA The sound of gunshots filled my ears.Mel and I hid by the car, the stone that had been thrown at her had alreadyruined her phone, so I took out mine and gave it to her so she could call 911. After she did, she quickly told them that men were shooting at us and mentioned our location as well.After the call ended, she said, "I'm afraid we can't keep waiting here. Those men are getting closer."As they advanced, we began to hear their footsteps and Mel said, "Run, Miranda. Run as fast as you can, I will take them.""No, what if they kill you? I cannot leave you here," I replied.Mel kept insisting that I leave, but I didn't want to. While we were arguing, the men finally appeared in front of us. I was able to count about five of them before Mel screamed, "Run, Miranda!"I got up and wanted to run, but one of the men caught me. The moment he did, I punched him,but he dodged my punch and covered my face with a handkerchief. I struggled, not wanting to let him go, as I hit h
MIRANDA The man walked toward me and raised his hand to slap me. However, I extended my knee and I kicked him in his balls. He staggered backward as he cried out in pain, his eyes turned red and he took off his belt, wanting to whip me with it. However, I warned, "If you dare to touch me, my husband will kill you."The man paused and stared at the old hag who gestured for him to hold on. She looked at me and laughed, "Feisty and talkative, I knew that night you were pretending to be so humble and meek. Do you know why I am stopping him right now? It is not because I am scared of your husband. It is because I want to get my grandson, first. Do you think that after getting my Ramos back, I will let you and Hazel scot-free? You are hoping your husband would kill my men? I do not plan to leave you both alive, sweetheart. Do you want to know a secret? I have snipers, twelve of them. I am sure you know who a sniper is, right?The location where we are going to meet, they are already the
HAZEL I drove to the location where the old hag was meant to bring Miranda so we could make the exchange.I had already hired twenty assassins and the orders were simple. Some were to serve as snipers and position themselves and the others were to fly helicopters ahead to take out whatever enemy that could be hiding in secret. I was driving with Ramos beside me. At least, that was what the old hag had requested since she threatened to harm Miranda if I came with the company of anyone else.I looked at Ramos who was very quiet and asked, "Are you okay?"He nodded and I smiled.We had initially agreed for the meeting to be at 7. But after making all the necessary arrangements I realized I still had time. I called the old hag and set up the meeting to take place at six She had chosen a location that was in an open space where it was difficult to find people. Perhaps she thought this would be easier to get rid of me without drawing attention but she was going to learn that with Hazel,
MIRANDA I stared at Hazel in shock while he smiled, started the car, and began to drive."Why? Are you too impressed with your husband? Is that why you can't stop looking at me?" He asked.I nodded, "Yes, I just realized now that you're much more amazing than I ever thought."He chuckled, "That's nice to hear.""Do you know I had thought you fell for her trap?""What trap?""Well, she made it seem like there was going to be an exchange, asking you to come with Ramos so you could free me from her. However, she told me that she already had snipers stationed in different locations to take you out.She planned to kill you right in front of me and afterward give me a slow and painful death. I was so scared when I thought you were going to fall into her trap. I pleaded with her. I was willing to do anything, even though I knew how dark her heart was. I kept begging her to spare your life, but she refused."He laughed, "Wow, my dear wife. It seems you really do not know what your husband i
MIRANDA Hazel smiled, "I am ready to be even one in a zillion as long as it means keeping you safe. I would never let you be forced to spend too much time with such an evil person. You might pick up bad habits."I scoffed, "And here I thought you were genuinely worried about me."He chuckled, "How could I not be? Do you still not realize your importance in my heart? I wonder where that old hag got her guts from though.Did she think we are still in Caracas? I beat her in her own City and she thought she had the upper hand here? What a joke!I can't say I'm not relieved that she would be joining her precious Ramos in the grave."I sighed, "I shudder when I think back to the things that woman said to me. But why do I feel like I'm forgetting something?" "Oh my God! Mel!" I exclaimed. "Hazel, she got injured while trying to save me. She must still be by my car, injured and bleeding. We have to go to her.""Relax, she was the first person who called me," he told me."Really? How is she