After around one hour
The mangled car teetered precariously on the edge of the cliff, suspended between life and the abyss below. The air was thick with the acrid scent of gasoline. Inside the battered vehicle, Christi winced, clutching her head, a crimson stain spreading across her palm.
She slowly opened her eyes and scanned the area. She was still in the car.
"Am I alive?" She asked herself.
Her head was very painful.
She looked around again and realized that the car didn't fall into the alley but it was stuck somewhere in the middle.
She looked back and saw Stuart who fought to stay conscious, a deep gash on his wound oozing blood. The wreckage had crumpled around them, trapping them in a steel cocoon of twisted metal. The gravity of their situation hung in the air, and yet, an unspoken understanding passed between them.
"We need to get out," Christi rasped, her voice strained.
Stuart, his jaw clenched in pain, nodded in agreement. With a groan, she reached for the door handle, but it wouldn't budge. Panic flickered in Christi's eyes as she scanned their confined space for an escape.
"Stay with me," she urged her voice a low murmur.
He nodded, determination replacing fear. Together, they assessed their surroundings, finding a shattered window as their only exit. With grim determination, they worked to pry it open, the chill of the wind and the distant roar of the ocean below adding urgency to their efforts.
As they crawled through the broken glass, Stuart's weakened form leaned on Christi for support. With the vast expanse of the cliff before them, they faced the unknown together, bound by survival and the unspoken promise that in the face of adversity, they would find a way back to life, and each other.
She was sweating and panting very badly, but that was not the time to worry about her.
Summoning her courage, she sought a solution. Spotting an antiquated wheelbarrow tucked near a thicket, she maneuvered him into it, determined to use every ounce of her strength. Pushing the makeshift gurney, she fixed her gaze on the distant highway. Guiding him along the roadside, she scanned for any passing vehicle, hoping for a chance to flag one down.
Abruptly, a car screeched to a halt before them, carrying four youths whose raucous laughter hinted at inebriation.
"Well, hello there, a stunning lady like you shouldn't be wandering alone. What brings you to this desolate place?" one of them inquired, swaggering towards Christi.
The pungent scent of alcohol lingered around them, and Christi instinctively distanced herself, sensing trouble.
Undeterred, they persisted. "Hey, fellas, didn't we plan on hitting the pub? Why not turn this spot into our little joint? We've got booze, tunes, and now a beautiful companion," another suggested with a leering grin.
Just as the uncomfortable situation escalated, one of them noticed Stuart and recoiled in fear.
"Who's this?" he stammered, eyeing Stuart with trepidation.
"Pardon the intrusion, but my boyfriend's been shot. He's dying. Please, you have to help us," Christi implored desperately.
"Help you? Do we appear benevolent to you?" they retorted, inching closer.
Regret laced her words as she appealed, "I understand, but I'm left with no alternatives."
"Don't apologize, darling. Ladies like you shouldn't be uttering apologies. You should—" one of them leered, advancing with a sinister smirk.
The midnight air hung heavy with an eerie stillness as the car nestled near the edge of a mysterious forest. Parked at the roadside, the driver, a middle-aged man named Thomas, delved into diagnosing a glitch beneath the car's hood. His hands, skilled and weathered, worked diligently to uncover the issue. "Thank the heavens I spotted the issue; otherwise, I'd have faced dismissal," he mused to himself, wiping sweat from his brow as he headed to the back seat. "Young master, rectifying this will take time. I've arranged another driver to pick you up," Thomas's voice trembled with apprehension, his loyalty evident despite the daunting surroundings. In the back seat, a man engrossed in his laptop displayed a striking handsomeness, his countenance mirroring the wintry night's chill. Wordless, he cast intense, cold eyes toward Thomas, acknowledging the unspoken urgency. Ignoring the sounds of the night, he returned to his work, a beacon of detached focus. "Stuart," a voice beckoned from
"Alright, it's time to depart. Let's go, Camilla," Stuart declared with a sense of authority, the weight of responsibility evident in his demeanor. "Goodbye, Mom and Dad," Camilla bid farewell, her affectionate tug on Stuart's arm betraying a genuine closeness between them. Rake, Stuart's meticulous assistant, awaited them near the sleek, black Lamborghini, opening the door with a courteous bow that spoke of practiced elegance. "Good morning, young master," Rake greeted, his gestures refined and respectful, bowing repeatedly as a mark of deference. Seated in the passenger seat, Stuart directed the driver to commence their journey. The convoy of five Lamborghinis outlined in a display of opulence, their engines roaring to life as they glided toward Gates Entertainment, the sprawling empire that bore the family name. "Stuart, I'll be in the office tomorrow. During that time, you're not allowed to be with any girl, not even your secretary," Camilla embraced his arm, her head resting
"I'm Christi, a delivery girl. I will inquire with my company and get in touch with you, sir," she said, her tone composed despite the minor scratch on her right elbow, a visible reminder of the recent mishap. Observing this through the rearview mirror, Stuart felt a twinge of guilt. He handed her a medical box, genuine regret coloring his voice as he apologized, "I'm sorry; I was the one driving earlier. I should be the one apologizing. Please accept my apology." Roy, surprised by Stuart's humility, thought, "What a miracle. The great CEO Stuart is apologizing to a girl. I hope I'm not dreaming." Christi simply nodded, acknowledging his apology with a gracious "It's okay." In the Gym: Camilla eagerly awaited their arrival, her impatience palpable as she paced by the door. Her best friend, Rose, attempted to soothe her restlessness, "Come on, Camilla. Be patient. They'll be here soon." "I know, but I can't sit still. Roy mentioned they've already left the company. They should be h
"This must be my last day as a delivery girl. That lady must have reported it to the gym manager, and he might have informed my company already," she thought, anticipating the consequences of the incident. "Why do you always get hurt?" she heard a voice. Lifting her head slightly, she recognized a familiar face. Stuart stood there with a plaster, while Roy had already gone behind both of the girls. He knew that she would be in a bad mood and Stuart had never done anything to pacify her. Stuart, having noticed Christi at the gym earlier, had thought to provide her with a plaster before leaving. "Thank you, sir," she accepted the plaster, their fingers brushing slightly, sending a chill through her body. Her ears turned red, and Stuart found himself momentarily captivated, both lost in a silent exchange. For a moment, Stuart's mind went blank, as if struck by an electric current. Neither of them moved, their eyes locked, until Christi broke the trance, saying, "Thank you, sir." She
Suddenly he heard a gun sound. The driver's head fell on the steering. He realized that he was wrapped there by some people. Usually, he traveled with bodyguards as he knew that many people were waiting for his death. All his bodyguards were sent with his family for their safety and no outsiders knew his travel plan. So he thought it was not a big issue to travel alone. The abrupt gunshot shattered the serene atmosphere, leaving a trail of echoing chaos. Stuart's eyes widened in shock as he instinctively ducked, seeking cover within the confines of his vehicle. The air was thick with tension as uncertainty loomed over the isolated village road. Within moments, the assailants revealed themselves – a group of masked individuals emerging from the shadows. They approached the car with purpose, their faces concealed by dark fabric, leaving only their eyes visible, gleaming with an unsettling determination. Stuart's mind raced, assessing the situation with a calculated calm. His driver
After around one hourThe mangled car teetered precariously on the edge of the cliff, suspended between life and the abyss below. The air was thick with the acrid scent of gasoline. Inside the battered vehicle, Christi winced, clutching her head, a crimson stain spreading across her palm. She slowly opened her eyes and scanned the area. She was still in the car. "Am I alive?" She asked herself. Her head was very painful. She looked around again and realized that the car didn't fall into the alley but it was stuck somewhere in the middle. She looked back and saw Stuart who fought to stay conscious, a deep gash on his wound oozing blood. The wreckage had crumpled around them, trapping them in a steel cocoon of twisted metal. The gravity of their situation hung in the air, and yet, an unspoken understanding passed between them."We need to get out," Christi rasped, her voice strained.Stuart, his jaw clenched in pain, nodded in agreement. With a groan, she reached for the door hand
Suddenly he heard a gun sound. The driver's head fell on the steering. He realized that he was wrapped there by some people. Usually, he traveled with bodyguards as he knew that many people were waiting for his death. All his bodyguards were sent with his family for their safety and no outsiders knew his travel plan. So he thought it was not a big issue to travel alone. The abrupt gunshot shattered the serene atmosphere, leaving a trail of echoing chaos. Stuart's eyes widened in shock as he instinctively ducked, seeking cover within the confines of his vehicle. The air was thick with tension as uncertainty loomed over the isolated village road. Within moments, the assailants revealed themselves – a group of masked individuals emerging from the shadows. They approached the car with purpose, their faces concealed by dark fabric, leaving only their eyes visible, gleaming with an unsettling determination. Stuart's mind raced, assessing the situation with a calculated calm. His driver
"This must be my last day as a delivery girl. That lady must have reported it to the gym manager, and he might have informed my company already," she thought, anticipating the consequences of the incident. "Why do you always get hurt?" she heard a voice. Lifting her head slightly, she recognized a familiar face. Stuart stood there with a plaster, while Roy had already gone behind both of the girls. He knew that she would be in a bad mood and Stuart had never done anything to pacify her. Stuart, having noticed Christi at the gym earlier, had thought to provide her with a plaster before leaving. "Thank you, sir," she accepted the plaster, their fingers brushing slightly, sending a chill through her body. Her ears turned red, and Stuart found himself momentarily captivated, both lost in a silent exchange. For a moment, Stuart's mind went blank, as if struck by an electric current. Neither of them moved, their eyes locked, until Christi broke the trance, saying, "Thank you, sir." She
"I'm Christi, a delivery girl. I will inquire with my company and get in touch with you, sir," she said, her tone composed despite the minor scratch on her right elbow, a visible reminder of the recent mishap. Observing this through the rearview mirror, Stuart felt a twinge of guilt. He handed her a medical box, genuine regret coloring his voice as he apologized, "I'm sorry; I was the one driving earlier. I should be the one apologizing. Please accept my apology." Roy, surprised by Stuart's humility, thought, "What a miracle. The great CEO Stuart is apologizing to a girl. I hope I'm not dreaming." Christi simply nodded, acknowledging his apology with a gracious "It's okay." In the Gym: Camilla eagerly awaited their arrival, her impatience palpable as she paced by the door. Her best friend, Rose, attempted to soothe her restlessness, "Come on, Camilla. Be patient. They'll be here soon." "I know, but I can't sit still. Roy mentioned they've already left the company. They should be h
"Alright, it's time to depart. Let's go, Camilla," Stuart declared with a sense of authority, the weight of responsibility evident in his demeanor. "Goodbye, Mom and Dad," Camilla bid farewell, her affectionate tug on Stuart's arm betraying a genuine closeness between them. Rake, Stuart's meticulous assistant, awaited them near the sleek, black Lamborghini, opening the door with a courteous bow that spoke of practiced elegance. "Good morning, young master," Rake greeted, his gestures refined and respectful, bowing repeatedly as a mark of deference. Seated in the passenger seat, Stuart directed the driver to commence their journey. The convoy of five Lamborghinis outlined in a display of opulence, their engines roaring to life as they glided toward Gates Entertainment, the sprawling empire that bore the family name. "Stuart, I'll be in the office tomorrow. During that time, you're not allowed to be with any girl, not even your secretary," Camilla embraced his arm, her head resting
The midnight air hung heavy with an eerie stillness as the car nestled near the edge of a mysterious forest. Parked at the roadside, the driver, a middle-aged man named Thomas, delved into diagnosing a glitch beneath the car's hood. His hands, skilled and weathered, worked diligently to uncover the issue. "Thank the heavens I spotted the issue; otherwise, I'd have faced dismissal," he mused to himself, wiping sweat from his brow as he headed to the back seat. "Young master, rectifying this will take time. I've arranged another driver to pick you up," Thomas's voice trembled with apprehension, his loyalty evident despite the daunting surroundings. In the back seat, a man engrossed in his laptop displayed a striking handsomeness, his countenance mirroring the wintry night's chill. Wordless, he cast intense, cold eyes toward Thomas, acknowledging the unspoken urgency. Ignoring the sounds of the night, he returned to his work, a beacon of detached focus. "Stuart," a voice beckoned from