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"What do you have there?" Brindle asked Tina as she entered the Wood’s mansion. Tina didn’t utter a word, bypassing Brindle to enter the house. Mr. Richard was already waiting for her arrival. "What does she have there?" Brindle murmured and rushed to follow Tina inside. "It was already too late when I went to the bank, Sir. The person has already retrieved all the money from that bank account," Tina explained. Richard, who was already agitated, said nothing as he pressed his palms against his forehead. "I obtained footage from their CCTV camera that captured the entire duration of the person's entry and exit," Tina added. "Where is it?" Richard asked, eager to see the footage. Brindle's heart raced as she worried about the potential consequences of the CCTV footage. "What if they identify my face? What am I going to do then? My plans and dreams would all come to an end," she thought, panicking. Fear filled her eyes. I have to do something "Let’s go to my office to watch the foo
Let’s get out of here before any of them notice us... They turned to leave, trying not to make noise so as not to be noticed. Out of nowhere, a strange bird started whistling at them. Liam tried everything possible to shoo it away with his hands, making sure to do it discreetly so they wouldn't get noticed. He attempted to shush it away, but the bird seemed determined, continuing to whistle persistently, with her feathers wide open and ready to pound on them… "Who is there?" questioned one of the muscular individuals from the tribe in the language, known to them. All attention shifted towards the source of the noise. They all might have heard some noises from the bush... With a final glance and hope we meet again we leave here alive all printed on their faces, even without any word, Liam and Natalie started running for their lives. They ran with all the power within them, without looking back.... The people did a few turns, and some started chanting in their language with some s
As darkness drew closer, they set fire around, and the noise grew louder. As they roared, animals from far away also roared, which sent a shiver down Natalie and Liam's spines….. The bones of different types of animals they've consumed were hugged around. They started drumming aloud, while some sang and the women brought out another big pot, placing it on the fire, while chanting some words. They constructed a bridge over the pot. The bodybuilders went and untied them, lifting them to the peak of the bridge, which inclined towards the pot. They all gathered beneath them, surrounding the pot, while Liam and Natalie remained tied up. An intense chanting began, and some individuals cried out. Natalie and Liam looked at each other in confusion. "What in the crazy world are they doing?" Liam said. "I think we're their next dinner," Natalie said. The bridge began to lower into the steaming hot water within the pot. Suddenly, a loud noise echoed, and they quickly retreated from the po
The fresh morning air breathed life into the surroundings, causing the trees to sway in their natural rhythm while birds whistled gleefully. "Wake up," Liam said, gently touching Natalie to rouse her. Instead, she scratched herself a few times and settled back into a comfortable position to continue sleeping. Liam chuckled, marveling at how someone could sleep so soundly when their life was at stake. "I'll let her sleep a while longer while I take a moment to admire her peaceful face." He heard noises and carefully pulled up from the cave to see what it was and heard footsteps heavily approaching. He sighed heavily and went back to the cave, "We need to move from here," he quickly said. "Natalie, Natalie," he called her slowly with haste in his voice. "We need to go, we need to go. They are coming," he said. They ran in the bush, bypassing many forest branches while clearing some on the way. Before they could run in the left direction, they heard a loud groan, "Ahh," and one of t
"I will not leave here until you tell me where you have kept him," Emma said. "Is everything okay with you? I said he's not with me," Brindle replied in a low tone so that the security didn't hear anything. Emma tried acting up, but Brindle walked past him and entered the car. "Get rid of him," she said to the guards on duty at the entrance. She breathed nervously as the car entered the compound. "Who was that?" Mrs. Kiara asked when Brindle was entering her room. "Who was what?" Brindle replied, nervously gulping her saliva. "The one you pulled out of the way at the entrance," Mrs. Kiara said with folded arms, staring at her and waiting for an answer. "Don't tell me you're spying on me," Brindle said. Mrs. Kiara giggled at the mention of that. "Have you forgotten you live in a mansion full of security?" she said. "I can't waste my time with you here," Brindle said and walked away nervously. She entered her room, furiously looking around. "I need to take care of him before he
Slowly, Natalie helped Liam to his feet, and together they dragged themselves away from the seashore. With Natalie giving him support to walk, Liam pressed his hands against his injured belly in an attempt to stem the bleeding. "Wait," Liam inquired, "how did you get me out of the water without getting scared?" "Well, I had no choice but to risk my life to save you. I didn't want to be left alone here in the forest, and after all those swimming lessons, I can't disgrace my teacher like that" she said. Liam grinned at her, but she quickly averted her gaze while sporting a smile. He stroked his lips, "I might have felt something on my lips," he said, looking at Natalie. "What-what?" she said nervously. "You felt something on your lips?" she added, pretendingly surprised. "Uhuh, something soft and heated," Liam replied with a grin, "was the actual reason why I was electrified to come back to life." "It might have been one of those tribes sucking the life out of you," Natalie said,
"I'm not leaving here until someone tells me where my mother went," the young lady stood firm and clear. Mrs. Kiara approached her, attempting to calm her down. "Your mom isn’t in this house. If she was here, I would have brought her to you. I am a mother too, and I wouldn’t like to see my children in pain," she added. "She must have traveled somewhere impromptu without your concern, why don’t you wait a little longer or have you been to her workplace" "Please help me find my mother," the young lady pleaded, kneeling on her knees. "But we need to have a statement on this," the police insisted. Brindle intervened, walking up to the policeman. "Are you trying to blame the most powerful man in this country for kidnapping?" she challenged him. "That's not what I meant, madam. We're only doing our job," the police responded, visibly shaken. "Job?" Brindle exclaimed. "Will your chief director be happy when he hears you came to the residence of Mr. Woods to accuse him of kidnapping?" sh
"Looking around to make sure no one was there, let's go inside," Doc Tee said, holding Mrs. Kiara's hand as they entered. "Have a seat, ma’am," Doc Tee started feeling tense, "The pregnancy is the whole reason I have been lost for the past two months." "Lost?" Mrs. Kiara asked. "Yes, yes," Doc Tee said and walked to her and held her hands. "Please be careful with the person you are dealing with; she’s more dangerous than you think," she added. "I might be slow, but I’m not getting your point here," Mrs. Kiara said. "The pregnancy was real but…" Doc Tee said. "But what, Doctor, tell me," Mrs. Kiara pleaded. "Okay, if I am not mistaken, you mean she was actually pregnant, so there was a real baby inside her," she added. Doc Tee nodded in agreement. "But what?" Mrs. Kiara said, her curiosity growing. "The pregnancy wasn’t…" Doc Tee started to say, her voice trembling, but before she could continue, the door slammed open, startling her. She sighed heavily when she spotted the pers
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