Time went against me, Chapter is short, see you all tomorrow 😊
Her eyes locked with his, and as the torch she held in her hands slowly dropped to the floor, her gaze remained unbroken, her heart beating slowly but surely in her chest. "Natalie," Richard said, a slight smile gracing his lips as his eyes lit up with joy. He removed his hands from his pockets and took a step closer. Their eyes remained locked, with Richard standing just twenty meters away from her. In that fleeting moment, everything else faded away, leaving just the two of them standing in the midst of a world blanketed in snow. "Natalie," Richard whispered, his voice barely above a breath, a teardrop glistening in his eye as he ran towards her, his hair swaying behind him. With each step, his heart raced, while Natalie's hands remained stiffly at her sides, unmoving. As he drew closer, Richard's pace slowed, his breath catching in his throat. Their tear-filled eyes met. "Natalie," Richard whispered again with a smile, his heart pounding as he looked at her standing right in fr
"Ms, Janet Jackson, the court acknowledges the hardship you have endured and the strength you've shown in seeking peace for yourself and your children. Everyone's gaze is fixed on the judge as he speaks. After careful consideration of the evidence and testimony presented in court today, I hereby grant you the final rights and set you free from the bonds of matrimony that once bound you to Mr. Johnson. May this decision bring you the peace and closure you seek. You are free to move forward with your life, knowing that justice has been served. As his final order echoed through the courtroom, Aditi stood there with a mixture of joy and disbelief. She glanced back as her eyes searched the crowd until her gaze landed on Grandma Leta, who was waving excitedly at her." "He kept cheating on me over and over again, and he would pretend while hiding it from me until it became a habit. He didn't hide it anymore; he would beat me if I entered our bedroom and caught him sleeping with another l
"Why are you not bringing her to the house? What if I don’t like her?" Grandma Leta said as she followed Liam around his room while he got ready for work. "You are going to like her, don’t worry. Trust me," Liam said as he paused to put on his shirt. "Is she a pretty girl, Grandma Leta?" "She is a goddess," Liam said with a smile. "Well, can she cook?" Grandma Leta asked, frustration in her voice. "She's a professional chef," Liam replied, still smiling. "Can she cook more than I can do?" she asked as she followed Liam out of his room. "Slow down, na," Grandma Leta said, but Liam hastened his pace trying to escape from her. "Oh my, oh my, you are going to give me a heart attack one day," Grandma Leta said. "I won't let that happen," Liam said loudly, still not slowing his pace. "We need to talk, my love," Grandma Leta said "Not now," Liam said with a grin. "Here, I made breakfast for you," Aditi said as she stretched out a lunchbox to him. Liam looked at her and then at th
They hurriedly rushed out from the car and formed a line in front of the house, their weapons drawn and ready, some lifted in the air, ready to give a warning shot. The commanding officer walked a bit closer to the front, raising his radio to his mouth, his voice firm and commanding as he spoke. "This is the police! Come out with your hands up! We have the house surrounded. Do not attempt to flee or resist arrest," he said, then immediately went back to join his colleagues. The officers stood poised and alert, their eyes scanning the windows and doors of the house for any sign of movement. "Madam, I repeat, come out peacefully and surrender yourself to the authorities," the commanding officer repeated, his voice heavy with authority. After no one came out, the police commander looked furious as he instructed his boys. "Prepare to breach! Stack at the door and be ready to move by my command." "Get ready!" the police commander shouted out. Moveee!!! "Go! Go! Go!" he ordered, wit
"Yes yes, she's coming, she's on her way, but she's a little stuck in traffic," Liam declared as he got off the phone, while they sat at a table in the restaurant. "Canada for you," Brindle murmured. "Thank you so much for what you're doing for Mrs. Kiara," she added. Liam nodded with a smile. "On a scale of 1 to 10, how quickly do you think she is going to recover?" Brindle asked. "8.5, ma'am," Liam responded. "Oh, I see," Brindle said, nervously smiling as she scratched the back of her head. "I just hope it's quicker," Brindle added, with a bittersweet smile as she turned to Richard and placed her hands on his. "I hope you don't make it," Brindle uttered in her head as she looked at Richard, still wearing a smile. "Are you going to stay here for a long time?" Brindle asked as she turned to Liam. "I can't tell for now. Mrs. Kiara's recovery will determine that," Liam said. "Oh, she's almost here," Liam said as a message popped up on his phone. "There she is," Liam said as
"She must have choked on emotions," Brindle said as she rushed to them. Liam raised his head to look up at her."Oh, I mean the water," she said as she forcefully smiled."Are you okay?" she asked as she leaned in to Natalie, her hands squeezing Natalie's tightly.Natalie nodded."Alright, you heard her, right folks? She's fine. Enough of letting her steal the show like a superstar. Let's continue with our lunch," she said with a mischievous grin."Before that ruins our day, I was saying how much in love we are with each other," Brindle said as she threw a smile at Natalie."Be careful with that soup, it's a little hot. You may burn yourself," Richard warned across the table as Natalie was about to take a bite of her tomato soup.Natalie nodded in appreciation. "We will soon be getting married," Brindle said as her words hung in the air.Natalie's heart skipped a beat, her gaze flickering to Richard."Oh, that's great news! Congratulations to you both," Liam said."Thank you," Richard
"For now, we can't determine who will take the Female Lead position for this movie, but for the Male lead, Sébastien would fit the role," Mr. Noah said. "It's between you and whoever Mr. Whimper would bring, and we'll see who will take it from there." "But you know, Natalie isn't just any actress; she's a multi-award winner, one of the best actresses in the world. So, asking her to compete with whoever might not be the best move for our brand," Tony said. "This isn't a competition; it's a collaboration to help extend both productions," Mr. Noah said, trying to clarify himself. "It is! That is where you are getting it all wrong," a heavily voiced individual interjected as he walked closer. "It's a competition," the voice repeated as it drew nearer. "Ah, Mr. Whimper, you're here. Welcome," Mr. Noah said as he stood up and extended his hand for a handshake. "Natalie, nice to meet you again," Mr. Whimper said with a heavy laugh as he approached. His eyes crinkled at the corners as he
"Ahhh, how dare he use his hands on me," he said furiously, slamming the door behind him as he stormed into his room. He went straight to the alcohol section of his mini bar in his bedroom and poured himself a glass of whiskey, his hands shaking with rage as he gulped it all in one sip."I won't let you get away with it, not this time, Ric-hard Wood, you think you have power now, I will make sure you lose everything, and you will bow to me," he said through clenched teeth as he gazed into thin air, lost in his thought as a memorial took him away."Who is that girl in the queue over there?" he asked, his gaze fixed on a young, beautiful woman with a striking presence."She was selected for the audition for the role of Naomi," a man from the production team said."Don't let her wait, sack all the rest. I want her," he said without hesitation."But...but sir, we have to—" the crewman started to say, but Mr. Whimper cut him off."You heard me right. I don't like repeating myself. Do as I s
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