{coming in from James side. Continuation} James lurks around a little bit and finds the exact route leading to Rylan's ward, he studies the hallway from a corner and noticed the CCTV cameras at the beginning and the end of the hallway. This didn’t stop him though from executing his plans, but to look less suspicious, James dragged the stolen cleaning rack into the hallway and carries a mop from the rack to clean the floor and hide his face. As he got closer to Cherry’s ward, smiling internally at his victory the bodyguards at the entrance stops him. “Hey! This floor has already been cleaned, please leave.” One guard says.James then adjusted his posture so his face wasn’t seen and masked his actual voice. “I’m sorry but I need to keep the floor clean, it is my job. A clean floor is my pride and joy.” James says. “It is appreciated so beat it!” The other tells him curtly and a second later their watches dinged signaling it was time to take shifts. “Hurry along boy.” They insist befo
At G-Stark enterprise… Rex watched the busy road from the tall windows in his office pondering on a lot of things and also trying to clear his mind from everything that had happened around him in the past few days but all that quiet time got interrupted by a call from Christian asking for an audience in his office which was strange since he was appointed to stay in the hospital at that time. Rex allowed him in any way but without turning away from the window. He needed to know why his trusted bodyguard will leave his position when he could have called. “What is it Christian?” Rex asked coldly. “Sir- I have come with bad news.” Christian spoke tensely. “Bad news about what? You got to tell me that and why you are not in the hospital.” “That’s the reason we came. I know you are going to kill us but we had to let you know… Cherry is missing.” Rex's eyes suddenly widen in horror and he spun around blazing cold eyes full of rage at his bodyguards. His nose flared and his fingers curl
At the gas station (twenty-two hours after the incident)… “Then he came in here to buy some items. Just there, across that aisle…” The teenager explains to Christian. “I wasn’t asking for the items he bought. I wanted to know what kind of cloth he was wearing.” Christian shared his distaste toward the boy blabbing. “A long white coat, it looked like a uniform of some kind belonging to a hospital? A-and a red hat. That’s the only thing I remembered him wearing.” “Did he act strangely?” Christian asked and chews on a candy he picked from one of the jars on the counter. “I don’t understand…” The teenager asks confused. “What’s your name boy?” “Kent…” He replied. “Kent, this is a very important matter and your cooperation is needed. Now, I need you to tell me if you noticed anything strange about this man, did he say something strange or did he do…” Christian tries his best to explain nicely without scaring the boy. Kent looked at Christian with distrusting eyes, he didn’t want to
“Susanna?” Ann called. “Susanna?” “What! don’t you know anything about keeping a low profile?” Came Susana’s upset voice from a corner. “I know duh!” Ann responds but frowned at Susanna’s outfit. “You know you are a wanted woman all over New York and you are dressed in a simple tank top and jeans?” Ann expresses in surprise. “You are forgetting I dyed my hair and I am wearing a face cap. I am in proper disguise.” Susanna boast. “You are unbelievable- forget it!- I thought you didn’t make it.” Ann says. “Aww… that’s sweet.” Susanna coo. “What’s Sweet?” Ann frowned. “Your concern, your compassion… it’s all touching but too bad I don’t need any of it, I am too strong to need any comfort.” She rounded the corner and peep down the slightly empty streets. “I never said I cared or… I had any compassion toward you. I just wanted to know if you failed.” Ann folds her arms looking upset. Susanna snaps her head at Ann in a way to show resentment for her words. Susanna isn’t used to not b
It was already midday when Rex and his team reached the motel. A lot of them were sour and hungry from the travel but Rex wasn’t at all weary, he was determined to find Cherry. They all followed the charcoal dust that lead them to the motel, but they found a crowd of people gathered in the parking lot all in a deep discussion. “Christian, go take a look at what is happening over there.” Rex instructs. “Yes sir.” Christian leaves the car and walks to the crowd, a few moments later he returns to the car on Rex’s side to report what he heard. “A car was stolen last night while the people slept and no one knows who it was.” Christian reports. “It must be James! He must have known the car would be found sooner and decided to hijack another to keep us away.” Rex huffs in annoyance and slams the dashboard. “What do we do sir?” “We hunt! We have done things like this in the past, it’s time we did this again.” “Good idea sir.” Christian praised and turned to leave but Rex called him bac
James returned hastily to the cabin and searched the whole place cautiously before coming to meet Cherry in the secret room he hid her. She was asleep from exhaustion and hunger, her hair spread out on the bed and soaked in sweat. James stared oddly at her but snapped quickly out his thoughts, he went to open the windows for ventilation and checks the oxygen level remaining in the tank. Without knowledge of what it meant he assumed it was enough. James sat on the stool he brought drawing closer to the bed. His mind was preoccupied with confusing thoughts but not as concerning as the baby bump he seeks to destroy but he wants to do it without endangering Cherry’s life. Cherry sensed someone watching her and she jolts awake startled to see James very close. “What do you want from me?” Cherry asked slowly fearing the crazy man might want to hurt her and the baby. The anxiety building inside her chest caused her breathing to be even and almost shallow, without the mask on she would have
{THIS CHAPTER WILL CONTAIN MULTIPLE SCENES FROM THE SAME DAY, DO ENJOY. AND PLEASE ALSO COMMENT YOUR FAVOURITE :)} Early in the morning, inside James's cabin… James couldn’t sleep and spent most of the time staring outside into the distance. He worries about the stranger in the forest and trembles thinking someone already found his hiding spot. He worries the intruder might be on their way with the police to redeem his captive. James battled with his mind of being caught and planned to relocate before the next day. When it was almost dawn he brought Cherry breakfast, she was still asleep, unaware of his plans and wicked thoughts. James woke her lovingly but made sure the chains securing her left wrist was intact to the bed frame. “Wake up my love…” He calls with a stroke on her cheek. Cherry frowns in her sleep but did not open her eyes. “Baby, I got you some breakfast.” He tries again which worked a little. “Let me be…” She mumbled sleepily. “Cherry I want you to eat now becaus
{THIS CHAPTER WILL CONTAIN MULTIPLE SCENES FROM THE SAME DAY, DO ENJOY. AND ALSO COMMENT YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE STORY} Back in the motel… After the huge argument between Rex and his mother, he storms off to meet his team to prepare for the mission when he hears sirens wailing from a distance. “They made it.” Rex whispers under his breath in relief. “But sir, what about your mother? She insists on stopping you.” Bale asked Rex in a whisper. “Then don’t let her slip past your fingers. I don’t want her slowing me down.” He responded. “Yes sir.” Bale nods and leaves. Rex waited for the ambulances to reach the motel and went to meet them but was shocked to see Maria tagging along. “What are you doing here?” He frowns deeply at Maria. “What are you doing here?.” Maria repeats after him. “Mia, this is no time for jokes-” “Why else would I be here? I came to find Cherry, just like you.” Maria tells him and opens the passenger door, she then spread out her arms for Rex to carry h
The day of the hearing…“December twentieth, we hold the case of kidnapping, attempted murder, blackmail, compromise, possession of illegal arms, and tampering with private property, charged in the name of Miss Susanna Tyler. Please may the accused stand on the witness stand.”A clerk reads her file as proposed by the court then sits back on her chair.“The hearing had been done and all the witness testimonies have been recorded… Miss Tyler…” The judge began.“Yes?” Susanna responds with a stiff attitude.“Do you agree with all that have been said in this court against you?” The judge asks.“I do know I am innocent and one day I will prove it!” She spoke defiantly.“Well, Miss Tyler, all the evidences points to you as the main suspect for all the crimes, and there are several witnesses to back up the evidences. Are you saying all these is a hoax to frame you?” The judge asked but Susanna refuses to answer. “For the last time Miss Tyler, do you plead innocent to all the accusation?”Su
~~~~~~Thanksgiving day…Rex, Maria, Gerald and the babies all went to spent thanksgiving at the hospital with Cherry. Even though she was still in coma and unable to communicate they didn’t want to leave her side, but Rex to be precise made everyone stay and celebrate the occasion with his sleeping girlfriend.“Hey baby, I know you can hear me in there. It’s thanksgiving and guess who I brought along!… It’s Mia, Gerald and Jerry.” He points at the trio stand at the foot of the bed.“Hey Cherry…I hope you miss us because we missed you.” Maria touches her foot lightly then shifts the baby in her arms.“Really, I wanted this day to be for us… so we can celebrate thanksgiving together but…” He drawls and takes her right hand. “Just get well for us, so we can finally be happy.”“She will…” Mia promised.They all stayed longer in the ward, talking and playing with the babies until evening. When it got late Jerry excused himself and Gerald announced his parting but offered to take Maria hom
November 28th two days to thanksgiving…Day two after the whole drama…Everything was back like in the old times, no more fights and yelling. Kayla had been arrested for conspiracy with a criminal and will stand trail when Susanna is ready to face court. According to Jason and his lawyer, the hearing will hold in a few days if Cherry is well enough to testify against Susanna.Rex and Maria spent more time in the new penthouse, with Rex working his ass off to make up for the lost time from work, and trying to spend some quality time with his daughters. All along, Maria had to make regularly visits to care for the babies because Rex had little trust with his staff alone with the girls. He comes into the nursery where Maria was just changing baby two diaper.“Hey…” She drawled.“I checked the kitchen but you weren’t there.” Rex told her.“Yes, I have to stay with them constantly because they are having constant diarrhea.” She reports in a stern voice.“What?” Rex moves to the babies quic
Fifteen minutes of arguing…Maria and Kayla were very lost in the word-to-word fight which had been going on for about fifteen minutes now, and with Jerry trying to separate them, nothing stopped the argument. It’s a miracle no one was trying to shoot another or knock themselves out.“QUIET!!!!!!!!!!!” Maria soon shouts angrily after having enough of the quarrel digested in her system. Everyone instantly went silent and Jerry stares at her in wonder. “We have been in this DAMN office for fifteen minutes and neither of you is ready to SHUT UP! I am sick of listening to meaningless screaming and quarrel! If you all can’t settle your differences like normal people, at least be mature to do it!” Maria expresses.“You know I didn’t want them here but you let them stay.” Rex points out to Maria.“Son, why are you referring to us as strangers?” Marcelo frowns at Rex.“You are been strangers since you and mom left!.” Rex snaps angrily.“Rex!- I’m sorry Sir Angelo, Rex is a little… confused an
At St.Angelo hospital…Cherry was immediately rushed to the ER for an urgent operation to stop the afterbirth bleeding which suddenly happened in the ambulance without any warning. Rex wasn’t allowed into the ER and didn’t fight his way inside. He let them take care of her knowing she in safe hands, and waited tensely in the hallway.Soon after he got a tip that Maria and the babies were in the hospital and being attended to. Rex waited hours for any news, even when the doctors passed in front of him, he tried asking what was happening behind the doors bu they only gave him more unanswered questions and worries.When it looks like his patience was running out and he threatens to force his way inside, Jerry comes out finally to deliver the news without a but or suspense in his words.“SO?…” Rex asked desperately.“The surgery was successful and she is stable.” Jerry announced to him and Rex instantly let out a relieved breath and sang praises under his breath. “But…” Jerry continued an
“Another one?” Maria and the others listening around all exclaim in shock.“Another baby?” Divine and her team also exclaim.Yep, no one was expecting to deliver two babies at the same time.Rex takes their daughter and lay her on the spare bed her set up, making sure she was properly secure before going back to Cherry. His heart pounds uncontrollable in his chest wondering if Cherry will be able to give birth to the other baby. He quickly grabs the radio to ask for help.“She’s having another what should I expect?.”“The same, it should be much easier since one baby has passed out-”“Okay! Maria,how far are you coming with the hatch?” He cuts Divine to speak with his sister.“Just a little more time and we are through. This things is like a freaking military tank! Our guy here is doing his best to cut through the door.”“Just hurry up please.”“We will.”Rex positions to deliver the second child and squeezed her knees to comfort her.“Cherry, I know you-”“This is your fault!” She sc
Outside the chaos ‘Maria’s point of view’…After getting the information of the possible location of the hatch, Maria, Gerald and some police officers go in search for it. Afternoon has passed and the fire burning the mansion is yet to be quenched, many local and international news have gathered to get a glimpse of the situation so they can create a juicy story to share with the public.While they divided themselves into groups in search of the hatch nobody have come up with anything yet.“Do you think we will be able to find this hatch?” Gerald ask Maria.“I don’t know but I put faith on what Rex said, and I h-” Her words were cut when she trips over something and falls unexpectedly to the ground. “Ouch!” She protests while rubbing her calf.“Maria! Are you alright?” Gerald bends low to check on her.“Yeah, I might have tripped over a tree root or something hard-” She frowns deeply and tries soothing the throbbing on her right leg.“Here, let me see…” Gerald takes her leg and removes
Inside the bunker.Rex and Cherry were safe from the danger of the poisonous smoke and burning of the fire but they can’t depend on staying in there forever so Rex tries to call Maria using his cellphone but there was no signal in the bunker. He wanted to let them know he was alright and Cherry was safe but the network was very poor and rigid. “Shit!” He cuss when he couldn’t reach anyone.Cherry’s groaning and small screams brought him back to focus, and he scoots down to her level and checked her body for burns or trauma. Her skin was clear and untouched from a single burn which relieved him.“Thank God you are safe.” He pulls her or a hug but she yells in his ear.“I think the baby is coming!”Rex cringes at the loudness but recovers to do the needful, its just both of them to deliver this baby but Cherry is counting on him to help her.“Hold on, let me prepare the bed.” He says and goes to get what is available to aid her delivery, during his search for some repellent bed sheets
Back at Maria’s apartment, eleven in the morning…Maria was having coffee and cookies in her living room when she decided to turn on the television to watch some movie. She scrolled through some channels until she came across a LIVE news broadcasting channel talking about a fire consuming a mansion. Maria didn’t think much about and scrolled past it but then again curiosity got the best of her and she channeled back to the tv station. She closely listened to the news and watched the footage shown by the police helicopter from above while enjoying her breakfast but then something catches her attention.‘the wall? Are those-’ her thoughts paused and she physically increased the volume. Maria got a little closer to the television and recognized the environment. Her heart sank in her stomach when she recognizes Rex’s massive mansion gates. Before she can have time to react to the loss her hone rang.“Hello?.” She places the phone in her ear.“Maria, are you seeing the news?” Jerry asked