The message was from Mr. Tony, and Enzo's heart jumped with joy. He sprang into immediate action to ensure everything was set for the meeting."Mr. Tony immediately went inside, instructing his workers to ensure that the conference room was spotless," Enzo thought as he dialed his cleaners number."Theophilus, the conference room must be clean. Today, Mr. Tony is coming to sign the contract."Theophilus nodded and immediately got down to work.Enzoretired to his office, where he drafted the documents he needed for signing. He collected the papers and went to the printer to photocopy each document.While the printer did its work, his mind drifted away, getting the contract to what it would entail: his business scaling to greater heights.After collecting all the documents, he was told that Mr. Tony had arrived and was in the conference room.He took a deep breath and composed himself before walking into the conference room with confidence."Afternoon, investors," Enzo said to the peop
"and Mr. Stanley was so palpable it seemed to shrink the hospital corridor.Sera didn't blink once from Mr. Stanley's face as her eyes clouded with gratitude and determination.Behind, Marco couldn't hold from twisting a smile. "Serves you right," he muttered to himself, wagging his head.Mr. Tony now turned to Sera with a reassuring and soft look."Sera, my dear, I am not judging you," he said, "since everybody has somewhat of an ugly past. Never feel low about that.”Mr. Enzo's voice sent tears welling up in Sera's eyes as he continued."Your presentation was good, and I want you to keep it up, okay?"Teary-eyed, Seranodded. "Okay, sir," she whispered.Sera became overcome with emotion and latched onto Mr. Tony, hugging him tightly.Enzo's face turned dark as his plans unraveled before his eyes."Can I offer you employment in my company?" Mr. Tony asked with the most genuine of tones.What he meant was, "You can be my personal assistant."Sera's eyes widened in surprise as she st
"I have to get going," Mr Tony said, glancing at his watch. "This has been quite the long day."The others all nodded in a yes manner as they all hailed their goodbyes to Sera , who had just been dismissed that day.Marco and Sharon gave Sera a smiling encounter and left for their destination.Sera walked with Enzo to his car, and the air was just thick with tension between them.He drove home and remained silent, looking at the road.Sera tried to break the silence “Enzo, thanks for."But the grimace on Enzo's face silenced her.They reached home, and Enzo stepped out of the car, still not saying a word.Sera followed behind him, feeling uneasy.The steps up to the living room were sounded out in the stark silence.Sera hovered around, not knowing what to do.Enzo sank into the couch, his gaze set blankly ahead.The silence between them just grew, and grew heavier.She moved closer, setting herself down beside him."Enzo, what's wrong?" she asked softly.Enzo did not turn his
Sera alighted from the taxi onto the expansive grounds of Bonny Venture, which was Mr Tony 's company. The surroundings were much grander compared to Enzo's company.The neatly trimmed green grass and the calm waters brought to memory the serenity of Ha Long Bay.As Sera approached the company, the friendly smile of the gate man gave way to a welcoming atmosphere."Good morning, ma'am. Welcome to Bonny Venture," he said, tipping his hat.Smiling wider, Sera walked into the sleek, modern building.Inside, she was greeted by Miss Ann, the receptionist, whose friendliness served to immediately put Sera at ease."Hello, Sera ! I'm Miss Ann. It's lovely to meet you," she said, extending a warm hand."Please sit down. Let me call Mr Tony to let him know that you are here," Miss Ann said, pointing to a plush couch.Sera sat back in the plush seat and began to take in the view of all the nice decorations around her.Miss Ann's swift and businesslike fingers flew across her keyboard, di
Mr. Enzo had been angry all day, having spent all day inside his office. His frustration continued to stew on his phone as he kept scrolling down the screen searching for anything to get his mind off things.Then his eyes fell upon a photo that made him see red.There was Mr Tony and Sera , sitting and eating together and laughing as though they were couples.Scrolling down, he saw even more implicating evidence.There was Sera , clad in some sexy swimsuits, swimming with Mr Tony .A video of them playing in the pool, splashing water at each other.Enzo's anger exploded.He sprang to his feet, banging his fist on the desk."No, this can't happen!" he snarled."I can't stay here and watch her slip from my hands," he said, mumbling to himself.Regret filled his mind."Why did I sign that contract with Mr Tony ?" he reproached himself."Should I break the contract?" Enzo Wondered.His head was a maelstrom of desperation.Just then, when he was considering his line of action further, a
She smiled broadly to light up the room as she warmly greeted Marco."Hello, Marco!"Marco returned a friendly nod.But on approaching Robert, she acted like he was invisible.No greeting, no acknowledgement.Enzo Was surprised and then indignant.His anger was boiling, ready to spill over.He felt an uncontrollable urge to slap Sera , but self-control prevailed.He knew Mr Tony would not hang around for another minute if he laid a hand on her.Mr Tony 's warm voice cut the tension."Hello, Mr. Enzo! What brings this visit?"Enzo forced a smile to hide the boiling emotions in his stomach."Mr Tony , we are here for your signature on the agreement document," Enzosaid as he followed Mr Tony into his office.As soon as they entered, Mr Tony offered them seats.Sera sat back in her chair, professional, just as any PA of Mr Tony would be."Mr Tony , can you explain the contracut to us?" Enzo asked."I want a clear picture about it."Mr Tony nodded."Alright, Robert. My PA will explain
"I do not love her, but why do I get angry on seeing her with Jude?" Enzo asked himself, irritated."What is going on?" Enzo Screamed, pounding his fists on the wheel.He brought the car to a sudden halt, letting his head fall on the wheel.The blast of horns from the back pierced the air, but Enzowas oblivious."Mr., could you please move your car?" one passenger shouted, banging on Enzo's window.Enzo jumped up, apologized and continued driving.Some minutes passed, but his mind was still loaded with Sera ."Am I going crazy about Sera ?" he asked himself aloud."Why can't I shake her off?"Enzo's inner struggle becomes more intense.He didn't understand what had been happening with him.Was it jealousy, possessiveness, or something deeper?Enzo couldn't tell the difference.He kept telling himself, "I need to let her go."But the picture of Sera and Mr Tony would not leave his mind and served to further engender his anger.Scenarios played out in Enzo's head.Was
Enzo's bruised body lay still on the gurney, his chest barely rising and falling with each shallow breath. The fluorescent lights above the emergency ward made little leeway in mercy, now shedding light on the chaos around him.Medical people buzzed around him, their faces set with urgency. His clothes, saturated with blood, were stuck to his frame; the antiseptic smell of the hospital filled his nose. The beeping of machines and mumbling of conversations blended into a din of sound.His gaze dropped to his entangled and twisted legs, contorted in ways they shouldn't be. Agony wracked through him like a wave, and he felt its tide threaten to reach over him and smother him. His head spun, and disjointed flashes of the accident replayed themselves in his mind.The doctors and nurses worked around him, running tests and building assessments. Enzo lay helpless as they moved his legs and checked their responses. His reality started to set in.Fear mounted, cold fingers clenching around hi
"Sera …." Marco shouted, his voice sprawling in that desolate space, but before it would spread further, Mr Tony sprang into action, covering Williams' mouth with his hand, right in the fraction of a second, as if expecting this danger that might be hiding behind every shadow."Do you know her?" Jessica asked in a weak voice with a very minute pitch, as if her experiences had drained her of all energies.Enzo's eyes softened, his lips curling into a soft smile, the seams of his features glowing bright with expression, as in low and measured tones, he replied, "Yes, I do know her; she is my girlfriend," the words tumbling into view amidst a mixture of affection and longing.His words were colored with pride and underlined just how deep the feeling was, but immediately was Mr Tony's rejoinder, his tone laced with skepticism: "I have never heard Sera say you guys are in a relationship," he said, his words hanging in the air, a challenge.Enzo's smile flickered for a moment; the defens
"I just heard the cry of someone," Jude whispered in a low, urgent voice to Enzo and Williams; wide-eyed and full of concern, as the faint sound seemed to reverberate deep within his chest."Let's trace the cry," Marco suggested, his voice barely above a whisper. His words hung in the air like a fragile thread as the trio nodded as one, their hearts pounding in anticipation.They moved with sluggish deliberateness, their tracing of the faint sound through the deserted warehouse; their footsteps echoed off the walls-the only sound that broke the oppressive silence.The cry grew louder, more desperate, leading them upstairs to the uncompleted second story-a labyrinth of exposed beams and dusty concrete that seemed to stretch on forever.They ascended to the top, just about bouncily, soft-hopping to avoid making much noise, their senses at height when they reached the top, where the outline of something shrouded in a black cloth met their gaze."What's this?" asked Tony, his finger point
He immediately sent one of his men, Timothy, to get the GPS from the office. His tone was high and commanding, showing how critical the situation was and how little time they had to act."Timothy, hurry up," said Marshall, looking right into his eyes to drive the point home of how serious the matter before them was and how little time there was to act."A'right, sir," Timothy said, firm and sure, without a quiver, as he immediately snatched up his keys and raced out the door to accomplish what he had to do in the most timely manner possible.Williams, Enzo, Tony, and Marshall were then left sitting anxiously waiting for the return of Timothy while consumed by thoughts of Sera and the search-each person lost in his own thoughts and fears about the outcome of such.Every passing minute felt like an eternity, each being taken further into a different endless void of uncertainty, unanswered questions, and anxiety that deepened the cut.The strong silence was filled with anticipation and
"Good morning," said Marshall and the rest, all smiles, their faces beaming with optimism and reassurance-a look that was quite soothing to Enzo's frayed nerves."Good morning," returned Enzowith appreciation in his tone as he welcomed the team into the house, hoping their skills finally gave him the answers he had so longed for over the disappearance of Sera ."It appears you have just woken up," interpreted Williams, brow furrowed with concern, eyes doing a scrutiny of Enzo's worn countenance."Yeah, your call woke me up," Enzo said, rubbing the sleep from his eyes, still trying to shake off the remnants of a restless night."Ah, so sorry, sir," Marco apologized, looking contrite, his voice full of empathy.Enzo waved his hand in a dismissive manner, a gesture indicating appreciation for Williams' concern."No need to apologize, Marco," Enzosaid."We need to get started, and I'm glad you're here to help us find Sera ."Enzo's eyes did a sweep of the room, locking eyes with Marsha
Marshall's response was immediate."What's going on?" Marshall asked.Enzopaused, collecting his thoughts."Sera 's missing," Enzosaid.His voice was low."We can't find her anywhere."Marshall's tone turned alert."Tell me more," Marshall said.Enzobriefed Marshall on the situation.The Zoom meeting.Sera 's disappearance.The failed attempts to contact her.Marshall listened intently.His silence was reassuring.Enzoknew Marshall was already working on a plan.To find Sera .To bring her home safely.The wait began.For Marshall's next move.For news of Sera 's whereabouts."Marshall, please, it is so urgent," he told him, his voice thin and laced with the worry of desperation at the thought of Sera 's disappearance for a whole week weighing upon his mind."Marshall, we desperately need your expertise in tracking her down," Enzo added, his eyes begging for reassurance.Confidence and professionalism oozed from every pore as Marshall's expression became reassuring."Enzo, don't you b
Mr Tony checked his wristwatch for what must have been the hundredth time.Twenty minutes.He had been waiting for Enzo for for twenty very long minutes.The atmosphere in the coffee shop was starting to suffocate him.The freshly brewed aroma of coffee wafting out of the shop was now too much.Tony's gaze swept the car park. Finally, a ray of hope.Enzo's car came into view; Jude's tensed muscles relaxed a little."Ah, right on schedule," Tony said to himself.Marco, walking beside Enzo , was pointing."That's Mr Tony over there," Marco said, his hand jerking in Tony's direction.Enzo nodded, a serious look crossing his face.They got out of the car, their long shadows stretching out as they stepped out into the sun.They walked, the echo of their footsteps bouncing off the empty parking lot.Jude rose to greet them, a mask of concern etched into his face."Good day, Mr. Enzo," Tony greeted, extending a firm hand and giving a warm but strained smile.He turned to address Marco, cr
His voice came urgent as Tony said, "I'm saying Sera 's missing, Enzo. I've tried reaching out to her friends, but no one's seen or heard from her."Enzo's face turned grim.Missing?That word reverberated in his head.Where was Sera ?And why hadn't she called him?Enzo felt his anxiety shoot up. Was Sera in danger?"Do you know where she is, Enzo?" Mr Tony asked."I should be asking you where Sera is," said Robert, his voice accusing, his eyes raging with anger and concern."I mean, you guys were always going to restaurants together," Enzo said, his tone full of suspicion.Tony's face remained impassive, but his voice came forth resolute."Enzo, it is not the time to point accusatory fingers at anybody," Tony told him, his words slow and intentional."I'm not lying accusations on you for the fun of it," Enzo said, snapping, his frustration boiling over. "I just ask where Sera is because you were always taking pictures together." Tony looked very somber, with his eyes full of
There was complete silence at the other end, as if it stretched into infinity. Sera was clearly hesitant, and for a while, Enzofeared he'd lost her.But then, she spoke, her voice tentative. "Ok, Robert, if I'm lucky, I'll come."Enzo's face lit up with a bright, radiant smile, like the luckiest man in the world."Thank you, Sera !" Enzo exclaimed, overflowing with excitement.He dropped the call and found his mind racing with possibilities.He did not waste a single moment and rushed into the kitchen, his heart singing.He prepared croissants, ham, burgers, and steak to make the perfect dinner.Enzo was going through the recipe and doing each dish just right.Joy oozed out of every pore as he cooked.Sweat droplets dripped down his forehead, for the heat in the kitchen was getting hotter by his excitement.The hours have passed, and the smell of sizzling steak and freshly baked croissants filled in.Enzo's kitchen now turned into a haven.At last, dinner was ready.Enzo stepped ba
Every question and anxiety that was running in Enzo's mind seemed to be telling him that he couldn't believe this was not his life falling to pieces.Theophilus, realizing that Enzo was taken aback by what had happened, did not waste time and after a brief pause replied, "Sir, maybe you should take a break? You don't seem yourself."Enzo's gaze drifted towards the window, his eyes gazing out into the distance. "I'll be fine," he muttered, his voice barely audible.But Theophilus knew better. She had seen Enzo's downward spiral, and it worried her.The voice of Theophilus tore Enzo from his thoughts. "Excuse me, sir," she said as he was going, concern could be seen on her face.Enzo blinked back into life, attempting to shake off the fogginess that seemed to envelop him. "Yes, Theophilus?""Is anything wrong, sir? You seem preoccupied," Theophilus asked.Enzo forced a smile onto his face. "I'm alright, just a bit preoccupied."He looked down at his phone, willing Sera to respond