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Bursting into the hospital room with a tray of supplies, the nurse was met with an empty bed. "Ma'am?" she called out as she entered the room. "Madam Natalie? Madam Natalie, where are you?" Her voice echoed in the silence as she scanned the room, rushing to the bathroom—but it was empty. Quickly, she dashed out into the hallway, nearly colliding with a passing doctor. "Excuse me, Doc," she said, "Have you seen Actress Natalie, the one in room 24? I went there to check on her vitals, and she wasn't there." The nurse said her voice edged with panic. "No, I haven't seen her anywhere," the doctor said, frowning. "Is she missing?" "I can't find her anywhere," she replied. "I thought maybe she's been transferred to another room or something since all the tubes connected to her weren't there ." "Whoa, they would have alerted you if anything happened, since you're the nurse in charge of her," the doctor said. "Let's go and check the board. If she's been moved, it would be listed there," h
"Show me the footage of room 24, now!" Liam demanded, his voice urgent."Here, doctor," the security guard said, pointing to the screen. "This is from a few hours ago."Liam watched intently as the screen displayed the hallway outside Natalie's room. He leaned closer as two men in black steadily approached Natalie's room. The timestamp showed it was late at night, around 12:59 a.m. One of them was holding a keycard, swiftly unlocking the door. They entered the room, and a moment later, they emerged with Natalie unconscious as she lay on the rolling bed.His grip tightened as he held the chair, his frustration boiling over. With a loud noise, he pushed the chair away, sending it smashing against the wall. "They took her," he uttered with a clenched fist.Startled by the outburst, the security guard looked up. "Doctor, we need to calm down. We can track them down if we see their vehicle's plate number," he said as he refocused on the footage, trying to maintain his composure."Switch to
"I can't believe he actually left them to take me away, I'm going to make him pay for this," Brindle said with a sigh. "I can't thank you enough for coming through for me.""I told you, I don't let anyone who rides with me on the same boat sink," Mr. Whimper replied, sipping his whiskey. "I'll make sure they see that they don't investigate your car further. It was stolen, and you had no idea how it ended up in the bush. This is it, and they will leave it at that.""I owe you one," Brindle said, glancing around nervously.''All I want is for you to walk in my steps and don't even dare try to cross me out, because I can easily end you with just a clap'' Mr. Whimper said his gaze fixed on her"Mr. Whimper, your guests are in," a maid said as she approached them at the mini-bar spot."I'll be with them right away," Mr. Whimper said as he stood up. "Feel at home. I'll get one of the maids to show you around my paradise," he added, smiling as he walked away, leaving Brindle all by herself.S
His hands ran through his hair as he paced back and forth in his living room, his steps quick and restless. Papers and files were scattered across the coffee table, and his laptop screen displayed the CCTV footage of Natalie being kidnapped."Where do I start looking for you?" he muttered, his eyes darting from one piece of information to another. "How do I get to you?"Just as he was about to rush out the door, Grandma Leta called out to him, making him stop at the exit."Liam! Why don't you take your time and leave everything to the police?" Grandma Leta said as she rushed to him, her voice soft. She placed a hand on his arm to stop him. "Look at you, you look exhausted, and running around won't do any good for Natalie., .""I can't, Grandma," he replied, his voice tight with frustration and worry. "I can't just sit here and do nothing. Every minute she's out there, she could be in danger... It's been days already... What if those who tried killing her are the same people who took he
"There is no way this is happening to me," she said, her eyes blazing with fury as she paced back and forth in her room, her fists clenched at her sides. "He thinks he can just cancel the wedding and get away from me? Ha! It all because of you, ... I am going to make sure to end you both. I will show them what it means to cross me," she added as she slammed her fists into the wall. "I will ruin him. I will ruin everyone, everything he loves." "Richard Sebastian Andre Wood, I will make you pay," she said her voice cold with anger as she stares at herself in her mirror. With a swift motion, she turned away from the mirror and stormed out of the room… .. "Did I hear it right? What do you mean he has canceled the wedding?" Aunty Soso Lolo said, her voice filled with disbelief. Brindle's eyes narrowed with anger as she spotted Mrs. Kiara sitting in her wheelchair. She walked over to her with a menacing glare, her anger palpable. "I guess you are happy, right?" Brindle said throu
"What has gotten into you? You came back looking all messed up, and what are you doing in Richard’s office? What are you looking for?" Aunty Soso Lolo said as she tried catching up to Brindle."Everything is wrong with me," Brindle said as she pulled out a black bag and began packing jewelry and bundles of money inside."Are you crazy?" Aunty Soso Lolo said, hurriedly scanning the area and locking the door. "What are you doing? What if someone sees you doing that?""I don't care about that," Brindle said as she zipped the bag and walked out of the room, entering Mrs. Kiara's room."I don't think you would need this," she said as she brought out Mrs. Kiara's jewelry box, opened it, and poured everything inside into her black bag.Aunty Soso Lolo rushed towards Brindle again. "Can you calm down and think this through? You'll ruin everything you've planned," she said, trying to get her to slow down."Everything is ruined even before it started," Brindle said, leaving the bag on the bed an
That baby wasn't yours, Richard, she used it to trap you, Mrs. Kiara broke the news and her words echoed in the room like a bombshell, Richard's eyes widened in shock as it slowly blinked with pain, his face pale as he struggled to process the truth. Brindle's eyes narrowed, her heart racing with fear. Her truth was finally out. She rushed to Richard's side, her hands folded in a pleading gesture. "No, no, no," she said, her voice trembling. "Don't believe her, please. That baby was yours, ours... she-she is lying." She rushed to Mrs. Kiara. "Please, Mother, don't say that about me. I know you don't like me, but please don't lie about my child," Brindle begged, tears streaming down her face. "You can lie about everything else, but not about my child. My poor baby... why are you trying to bring back my pain?" She pleaded, "You can hurt me, but not Richard. Look at your son. Look at him," Brindle said, pointing to Richard, who stood there, his eyes frozen in a mixture of shock
Her eyes darted frantically around the street, her heart racing like a wild animal. The noise from the police car drawing closer sent a shiver through her, and her breath came in gasps. Without wasting any time, she continued to run, her legs pumping furiously."There's no way I'm going to that cage, no way, no way, no way," she chanted, her voice hoarse with desperation as she dragged herself down the street."I need a phone booth to make a call," she said as she scanned around, still not stopping.She stumbled, her feet scraping against the pavement. Her slippers tore, and she fell heavily to the ground. She felt a searing pain as her body crashed to the ground. She winced in pain, her legs sore and her palms scraped. Her eyes squeezed shut as she lay there, her body aching all over. She groaned, trying to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through her head, making her fall back down."I won't let them have the last laugh at me. I will kill each one of them," she whispered, her voice shak
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