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"Well, well, well, see who we have here, the outdated, outmoded Natalie," Brindle said with folded arms as she walked toward Natalie immediately upon her entering the casting house. "I thought you wouldn't show your face here after yesterday," she added."I know that's exactly what you want for me to cower in fear. But guess what? I won't let you have that satisfaction. I'm here to prove myself, and I won't let you or anyone else stand in my way. I've spent years honing my craft, perfecting myself. I am the master of my domain and you think I will stumble" Natalie said, staring her down. "I will take my leave, Mrs. Brindle Wood," she said with a grin as she walked away but then turned back around to face Brindle once more. "Oh, my bad, I forgot you both are not yet married for you to bear that last name. Is that ever going to happen? Looks like it's taking forever," she said, smiling, and then walked away.Brindle stood there, looking furious as she watched her leave. "You are so annoy
Pew pew pew pewStanding at the firing range, the atmosphere was heavy with the scent of gunpowder and the echo of distant shots. Dressed in a black leather jacket, hair neatly tied in a ponytail, she held the firearm firmly, a sleek black pistol. Her focus was unmatched as she made each shot with her feet shoulder-width apart."That was a great shot," a man said as he approached her with a small cart holding a few new firearms. "Test these ones out," he said."Sure," she said with a smile. Without wasting much time, she dropped her pistol and took one of the new guns."Oh, this looks smooth," she said as she inspected it briefly before loading it. She resumed her position, her feet firm, and raised the revolver. She made some powerful shots, each bullet hitting the target without a fail"Not bad," she muttered with a smirk as she lowered the revolver and picked up a semi-automatic rifle from the batch. She positioned herself again and squeezed the trigger, sending a flurry of shots st
"What do you mean, you saw her with someone else?" Mr. Whimper said heavily. "There was someone coming out of her place, and he usually goes there and comes out," the man replied. "I think he might be her new catch. Why don't you just let her go, sir? you deserve better" he suggested. Mr. Whimper's eyes burned with fury as he furiously pushed the man against the wall, his hands choking the man's neck. "Hey, watch what you say! Watch your mouth, boy!" he growled. "Don't tell me what to do; you're not paid for that!, no woman is better than my Natalie" "S-sir, I-I didn't mean to say that," the man struggled to say, his words cut off as he gasped for air. Mr. Whimper pulled away, his steps heavy as he seethed with rage. "Go and find out who that is and bring him to me. Who dares have an eye on a flower I already have my eyes on? There is no way. She can't have anyone else apart from me," he snarled. "I will," the man said, stammering as he nodded his head hastily, still coughing as h
"I want you all to know I have equal power in this house, and when my daughter officially becomes Mrs. Wood, I will make sure you all get sacked from this house! I want no laziness, no dawdling! Bring me my breakfast in my room. Make sure it reaches there before I get there, and make sure it's piping hot. And don't even think of skimping on the tea. I want it strong enough to knock me off my feet. Do you understand?" Aunty Soso Lolo said without a break. "Yes, Aunty Lolo, we will do that right away," one maid said as she quickened her pace to the kitchen. "See that you do! And don't forget to iron my dress for the show tomorrow. I want no wrinkles! I need to look my best... Uh-Uh, get the cook to make me those little pastry things they usually make that I like... What's it called again?" Aunty Soso Lolo said as she tried to think. "Croissant!" another maid shouted. "Oh yes, that! Croisette!" Aunty Soso said, and the maids glanced at each other, almost on the verge of burstin
"Yes, I have everything in my hands now. All the forms are here," Emma said on the phone, his voice low and urgent."Alright, I will escape from jail tonight. If everything goes as planned, I'll meet you at the designated spot," Marko replied, his voice laced with desperation."Sure thing, man. Be careful. I will meet you at the old warehouse with the truck. Stay safe," Emma said before hanging up.Just as he was about to wrap everything up in the room, a voice shouted from the hallway, "Who is there?"His heart raced as the voice echoed in the room. He quickly hid behind a nearby curtain.The door slammed open, and he held his breath, frozen, as footsteps approached.A guard entered the room with his flashlight, scanning the area. Emma stayed perfectly still, watching as the beam of light swept past him. Slowly, he tiptoed out of the room when the guard entered the washroom.….……………………………………………………………………………………9-1-1, what’s your emergency?"Hello, this is Ranger Van from the local fore
"Thank you and your team for securing the area, Ranger. We will take it from here," Chief Officer Nico said. "For now, there is nothing we can say until an investigation is conducted," he added, turning to his colleagues present. "We need to get the forensics team out here to collect evidence. We need to process the scene and see if we can find any clues about who was driving this car and what happened, whether it was intentional or deliberate," the Chief Police Officer continued. "I will let my boys search the surrounding area to see if we can find any other evidence or witnesses," the Ranger said. "That would be great, thanks again," the Chief Police Officer said. "Get the flatbed truck ready to transport the vehicle," he said, as he went around the car to inspect more. "Strap it down and get it ready for transport," he added. ….………………………………… "Who could this belong to? Anyone missing a phone?" the police officer said as he picked up the device from the corner of the entrance,
"Move, move, move! Everybody out!" the security shouted as they guided people out.The crowd was in a state of chaos, with people screaming and running for their lives in all directions."How did this happen? Get the ambulance! Who dared to shoot my ba—bu?" Mr. Whimper exclaimed, his voice trembling with rage as he stood shakily, his guards rushing to protect him."Sir, you can't be here. We need to send you away," one of his men said."Rubbish! How do you expect me to go away when she's lying there in a pool of blood?" he said as he paced angrily in the middle of them."Secure the place! Make sure the criminal who did that doesn't get away," he said, boiling over with anger.….………………………………………………………………"Victoriaaaa!" Liam called out as he rushed to the stage, his eyes wide with horror. He knelt beside her, frantically pressing his hands against her chest, trying to stem the bleeding., but it was too late. The blood had already soaked through his fingers................................
"Sir, we are losing her," the nurse urged, his voice trembling. "The bullet wound is too severe. She's already lost a lot of blood. We need to act fast." Liam's eyes were fixed on the surgical site as Natalie's life slipped away. His vision began to blur, and he felt himself swaying, almost on the verge of collapsing. The voice of Richard echoed in his head, "Please save her, she's my life," and the nurses rushed to support him, holding him upright. "Sir, you need to be strong, or we will lose her. You've got this, Dr. Liam," one of them whispered urgently. His eyes locked onto where the gunshot wound was as she rapidly bled out. "Get me the scalpel. We need to get the bullet out, now!" he ordered, his voice firm. His hands trembled as he made the incision, taking a deep breath to steady them. But they shook like leaves, and he sweat heavily, a nurse helping him wipe it off. Carefully and gently, he began to explore the wound. The bullet had torn through major blood vessels and
He stood at the grave's edge, his eyes fixed on the name etched into the stone...In loving memory of Brindle Gonzalez. Born 28th July 1994 to 2023...He bent slightly, still feeling the ache from the shot he'd taken days ago. In his hands, he loosely grasped a bouquet, their petals beginning to wilt like his own memories...As he gazed at the grave, a memory began to surface...As they hit the ground, Marko's arm wrapped tightly around her. He held her close, feeling her warm blood seep into his clothes, mixing with his own. Brindle's eyes, cloudy with pain, locked onto Marko's teary gaze.I... I... am sorry," he whispered. "I am sorry," he said as he gently touched her face.Brindle slowly shook her head. "No... no," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I am sorry for... for us not living our dream. Please... forgive me," she said weakly.Marko's tears dropped down as he looked at her, his heart breaking."Thank you for being the one who actually cared for me," she said, her voi
“How did you know I was here? I heard you’ve escaped from the cell,” Brindle said, aggressively pulling herself away from his touch. Marko stepped forward, but Brindle quickly backed away. “Don’t even try to make any move on me. You know just one call, and you’ll be back in the cell,” Brindle warned, pulling her phone from her pocket. “You need to stop this. You’ve done enough. Hurting more people won’t bring you peace or the dream you’re chasing after,” Marko pleaded. “What makes you think you can stop me, huh?” Brindle shouted, looking up at him with anger in her eyes. “I’m not trying to stop you, Brindle. I’m trying to save you from all this madness you’ve gotten yourself into. This path you’re on… It’s destroying you. Can’t you see that?” Marko said, his voice filled with concern. Brindle slammed her fists on the table, rattling the items on it. “You think I need saving?” she snarled. “You think I need you to tell me what to do? Hell no!” Her voice rose as she shouted. “You ha
"When is the groom going to show up? The sun is going down, and he still hasn't arrived," the priest said as he approached Grandma Leta, who was already stressed about Liam not showing up."He's going to be here soon. There must be traffic on the way," Grandma Leta replied with a shaky voice, her eyes scanning the surroundings anxiously.Just then, Aditi ran to her. "I still haven't gotten hold of him. His phone isn't going through," Aditi said with worry on her face."Oh my. What is going on?" Grandma Leta said, her voice trembling as she looked around helplessly.The guests began murmuring among themselves as the wedding was supposed to start at 2, and it was almost 4.….…………………………Natalie sat nervously in her room, her hands shaking as she stared at her phone.Both Rose and Alliah walked in, and she stood up to meet them. "Is he in?" she asked."No," Miss Rose said and paused, staring at Natalie. "He's still not here yet," she added, trying to keep her voice calm.Natalie's breath c
Two days earlier"Richard? What are you doing here?" Natalie was startled and stepped back as she saw him coming from the dark."Natalie, please. Don't go through with this. Don't get married," he said as he rushed to her, pleading."Richard, we've been through this. It's over between us. You were the one who ended everything, remember?" Natalie said as she looked away."You don't understand. There's so much you don't know. I never stopped loving you, even after you left. I can't just stand by and watch you marry someone else, please don’t do this to me""Let me know when you are done," Natalie said, her voice steady as she pulled back."I just...wish things could have been different. I was trapped by her...you know I owe her my life for saving me years ago, and I couldn't...""This has nothing to do with me, Mr. Wood," Natalie said as she cut him off.Richard fell to his knees as he held Natalie. "Please, Nate...please. You can't marry him. Don't do this to me, you're going to break
As Brindle walked into the hall, the TV mounted on the wall was playing a news segment, and the voice of the host caught her attention, causing her to stop in her tracks.In a dramatic turn of events, famous actress Natalie, who is popularly known for her role in Until I Die, was saved from the clutches of the notorious business tycoon and dark movie founder Mr. Whimper at his 25B residence after she was reported kidnapped. She is now safe and in good hands, the host announced.Brindle's eyes narrowed as she listened, her fingers gripping the arms of the chair nearby. Her heart pounded in her chest. Her eyes were glued to the screen as another host cheerfully chimed in. "And we have just learned that her wedding is soon.""Wow, another wedding. What a happy ending for her," the first host said."I know, right? She deserves all the happiness. I hope I get invited," the second host replied."Haha, me too," the first host said.A strangled cry escaped Brindle's lips as she took a step clo
"Haha, he's such a great guy, and I know he's going to make me the happiest girl on earth," Miss Rose said with a giggle as she shuffled on the sofa next to Natalie, sipping her beer.Natalie nodded with a smile, taking a slow sip of her beer before turning to Rose. "When are you going to give love a try, Miss Rose?"Rose sighed heavily and leaned back on the sofa. "I guess I'm just too beautiful. They all probably think I'm too good for them," she said dramatically, shoving a handful of potato chips into her mouth.Natalie chuckled, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "I see," she said, looking at Rose out of the corner of her eye. "So your beauty is a curse, huh?"Rose nodded, trying to look serious despite the crumbs around her mouth. "Absolutely. It's a burden I must bear," she said, striking a mock-heroic pose.Natalie burst out laughing. "Well, maybe you need to find someone who appreciates your beauty and your love for potato chips!"Rose giggled, almost choking on her chips. "Ye
Natalie went to her knees. As she trembled with fear, her body shook uncontrollably. Liam quickly rushed to her side, knelt beside her, and wrapped his arms around her in a protective embrace. "You're safe now," he murmured, his voice filled with concern.Richard stood beside them, his eyes still fixed on the sky where the jet had disappeared. He clenched his fists, frustration, and anger evident on his face. He then turned and walked briskly towards the police."Make sure you find him," he said."We will make sure to trace him now. It's going to be difficult, but we will do everything we can," Officer So said while the other police officers secured the area, ensuring no further threats remained."I will keep a follow-up on this matter, I know Whimper," Richard said as he fixed his gaze back on the sky."We will keep a close watch and coordinate with international authorities. He won't get far," the officer assured.….……………………………………….Dressed in prison garb, he runs breathlessly throug
Sitting at a small metal table in the psychiatric hospital's dining room, Brindle poked at the unappetizing breakfast on her tray. The room was filled with the murmur of other patients, some lost in their own worlds, others engaging in muted conversations of nothingness.A group of three women, notorious for causing trouble, approached Brindle's table. One of them, a tall woman with unkempt hair, sneered down at her."Look at the little princess," she taunted, nudging Brindle's tray so the milk spilled over. "Too good for hospital food, huh?"Brindle stared at her face and clenched her fists, trying to compose herself. But the second woman, short and stout, grabbed a piece of toast off Brindle's tray, stuffed it into her mouth, and laughed hysterically."Leave me alone," Brindle said, her voice low and trembling with anger.The third woman, with a wild look in her eyes, leaned in close. "Or what? You'll cry for your mama?" she said with a laugh.Brindle's patience snapped and she stood
I was so scared," she whispered, her voice shaking as she flung her arms around Liam's neck."I won't let anything happen to you," he whispered back, his arms tightening around her as he stroked her hair.Natalie pulled away from his embrace, tears streaming down her face as she gazed at him with sorrowful eyes. "I'm sorry, Liam," she whispered, her voice trembling. "I'm sorry for not telling you everything you needed to know about me."He slowly raised his hand, his fingers brushing against her lips to silence her. "Shh," he whispered gently. "It's okay. I'm here for you. All that matters is that you're fine," he said with a slight smile, his hand cradling her face as he spoke, his thumb stroking away her tears. He leaned in, his lips brushing against her cheek in a soft, comforting kiss, then pulled her back into a tight hug."It's all going to be okay," he murmured into her hair.….…………………………"Let me in!" he shouted, his voice tinged with desperation. "You're going to lose your jobs