"You know what? Let's do it this way, I will write whatever you want me to write only when you allow me to call my sisters. You can't just keep me here without my family's consent." Amyra yelled at the police. They all glanced at each other, and after wondering if they could permit her to call. "Okay fine. You can only message whoever you want to speak to. Write a message to them and we will take the phone from you immediately." One of the cops said and Amyra agreed. When she was done, they dragged her into the cell and locked her up. She sat there for several hours, wondering if Arin would come to her rescue. Amyra sat there, lost in thought, when she heard the shackles clanging against each other. She looked up and saw a cop opening up the cell. "Your sisters are here to meet you. You can come out now." He said and Amyra rushed out of the cell. Amyra felt a surge of relief when she saw Arin and Annie walk into the police station. They had come to bail her out. She hu
Hazel felt a surge of excitement and nervousness as she walked into Gerald's company. She had decided to surprise him with a visit and a lunch date. She hoped that he would be happy to see her and that he would appreciate her gesture. "Good morning madam. I am Hazel." Hazel greeted as she entered. "Good morning, Hazel. Well, I am sorry that I am the one to attend to you today. The one who used to be the receptionist here has not been available, that's why I am in charge. So, tell me how may I be of help?" The receptionist asked. "Oh, it's fine. If you hadn't even mentioned it, I wouldn't know that you ain't the receptionist here. Anyways, I am Gerald's fiancee. I am here to meet him." Hazel said, smiling brightly. "Oh, I am so sorry. You're welcome. Actually, Gerald is currently in a meeting with the investors. You can take a seat and wait for him. He should be done soon." The receptionist told her, pointing at the bench. "Thank you." Hazel said nervously and sat down, scanning th
"I believe I don't need a proof for everyone to believe that you were so much into Gerald. You declared it the very day he proposed to me. You also made it obvious to every staff members, so why are you making a scene when you know you will end up getting defeated, tell me." Hazel shouted at her. She was trying to be defensive and she hoped that people would support her but things took absolute turn. "Oh wow! You still have the guts to speak about Arin's affections towards Gerald? Arin is a human and her feelings is justifiable but your compulsiveness is beyond explanation. We can't count how many jewelries and accessories you have stole from this company and you dare they to insult someone who is behaving normally?" One of the employees attacked her. "Not only that..." Another chipped in. "You seduced Mr. Fraser under the name of the best jewelry maker of the company. Under the title of the best designer. Do you think we will all forget about it? Why did you even show up
"Are you even crazy? What are you talking about?" Hazel yelled angrily at Mark, shooting him a hard glare. "How dare you say that to me? I can never marry you, so don't dream of it. Maybe I will get you your money, so you get out of my life forever, I don't even know who you are - Why are you troubling me?" "Sounds like a confident statement," Mark smirked and grabbed Hazel's chin. "I am sure you know the consequences of not paying me. If you don't pay me, you are going down. There are a lot of people it would affect, and your fiancee will be the first. So, be careful of how you play this game with me. It's not going to be so easy, do you understand?" "Get out of my house you psycho - I am so sick of you. I don't want to ever see your face again, if you come to meet me here again, I am reporting you to the police. If ever want to have a word with me, I have a phone." Hazel said, , flinging a ball like object at him but he ducked it and grinned. "You can't send me out of
Mark was hurt by the slap but he controlled his anger, and moved back slowly. "If your husband is here, then, I will be glad to meet him. I can at least, say hello to him before leaving." "You have to hide now, he will be in here soon. I don't want him to meet you here, please understand me." Hazel said, pushing him to hide "What are you talking about? I am not leaving, let go of me." He said with a smirk on his face, his hand on Hazel's shoulder and just then, Gerald came in. Hazel shrugged his hand away and hurried to Gerald. "G.. Ger.. Gerald... you're welcome." She stuttered. Gerald didn't say anything. Gerald looked at Mark with suspicion and maybe anger. Mere seeing him for the first time, he didn't like the way he was dressed or the way he smiled at Hazel. He wouldn't want to admit it, but he felt that surge of jealousy when he saw him. He grabbed Hazel by the arm and pulled her closer to him, still glaring hard at Mark who didn't flinch. He only kept smili
Hazel stared at Gerald, looking directly into his eyes. She really didn't want to talk about what happened in the office. "Can we forget about it? I had a bad time but no, I am good." "Are you kidding me? You want me to ignore what I saw and what I heard today?" Gerald replied, his voice revealing how angry he was but that only almost Hazel. "I told you to forget about it. I don't wanna talk about it, I suppose you have a plan for us tonight. Why not focus on us?" Hazel said calmly, trying to convince him but it didn't seem to be as easy as she thought. "Hazel? If you do not tell me what happened today at the office, I would have to take you with me to office. And I am sure you know what I meant by that." Gerald said menacingly. "Oh my God! Why do you have to blow things out of proportion? Okay fine. But can we talk about that after dinner?" "No way! We need to clear the air, then have a nice dinner. I want nothing but the truth, if I find out that you're ly
When Mark left Hazel’s house he walked to Amyra’s house, which was just across the street. He knocked on the door and waited for her to open it. He was curious about what she wanted to tell him and why she suddenly invited him for an outing. It was so weird but he didn't want to sink in the thoughts. Amyra opened the door and smiled when she saw him. She was wearing a casual dress and had her hair tied in a ponytail. She looked pretty and relaxed. “Hey, Mark. I’m so glad you came. Come in, come in.” She said, ushering him inside. “Hey, Amyra. Thanks for inviting me. You look nice by the way.” He said, following her. “Thank you dear. You look nice too.” She said, leading him to the living room. She offered him a seat on the couch and sat next to him. “So, what’s up? What did you want to talk to me about and what's the outing all about?” He asked. “Well, first of all, just like I said one the phone, I want to apologize again for what happened the other day. I know
"Guess what I cooked - You will love it." Hazel said, smiling at Gerald but Gerald was completely lost in thought that he didn't realize Hazel was asking him any questions. "Gerald?" "Oh yea!" Gerald jolted and smiled. "What did you say?" "I was asking you, what do you think I cooked for you?" "Erm... I can't guess. Maybe salad and grilled fish?" Gerald answered, trying not to sound suspicious. "Actually, your guess is wrong. Roasted vegetables and chicken stew. Do you love it?" Hazel said, removing the lid on the plate and served him. "Wow! This is gonna be delicious." Gerald said, picking up his cutleries. When Hazel was done serving him and herself, she sat beside Gerald and they both ate together. While Gerald ate, he couldn't stop thinking about the message. Where could it have come from and why was Hazel trying to hide it from him? This got him really worried that he couldn't even eat. He lost his appetite as he thought of it. "Gerald, are you
After a one-hour recess, the doors of the courtroom swung open, and a solemn silence fell over the room. Mark Wilson, adorned in a disheveled suit, returned to his seat next to his defense attorney as he disgustingly glared at Gerald. The tension in the air was palpable as all eyes turned towards him. The judge, a stern figure draped in black robes, resumed his position on the elevated bench. He surveyed the room with an air of authority, his gaze landing on Mark Wilson. "Mr. Wilson, it is time for your final defense to present any evidence supporting your innocence," he declared, his voice resonating through the room. Mark Wilson's attorney, a middle-aged man with graying hair, rose from his seat, his expression anxious. He glanced towards Mark, his eyes filled with unease, and then nervously addressed the judge. "Your Honor, unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances and lack of conclusive evidence, we have no additional exhibits or witnesses to present. However,
Gerald closed the door behind him and leaned against it, feeling exhausted and drained. He had just spent hours at the police station with his lawyer, Mr. James, trying to prove that Mark was the one who had been blackmailing Hazel, his fiancee, for months. Gerald rubbed his eyes and sighed. He looked at his watch and saw that it was past midnight. He wondered if Hazel was still awake, waiting for him. He pushed himself away from the door and walked towards their bedroom, hoping to find her asleep in their bed. He reached the bedroom door and opened it quietly, not wanting to wake her up if she was sleeping. He stepped inside and saw her sitting on the bed, wearing a white nightgown that contrasted with her dark hair. She looked up at him with wide eyes that reflected the moonlight coming through the window. She smiled faintly and said in a soft voice: “Gerald… you’re back.” He smiled back at her and walked towards the bed, dropping his briefcase on the flo
The dimly lit police station was filled with an air of tension as Gerald stood beside his lawyer, Mr. James. They both shared a look of determination, while Mark looked nervously around. The room was cold, with gray walls and a flickering fluorescent light overhead, casting an eerie glow on the worn-out furniture. Officer Jacobs, a middle-aged man with a stern expression, entered the room. He had a no-nonsense demeanor that intimidated even the most composed individuals. He approached Mark, handcuffs in his hand. "Mark Wilson, if I get that right, you're under arrest for the alleged blackmail of Mr. Gerald Carrington Fraser's fiancée," Officer Jacobs declared, his voice firm. Mark's eyes widened with what seemed like disbelief. "What? No, Officer, you've got it all wrong. I would never do such a thing! I was in my room when these two men barged in. Firstly, I could have charged them for invasion of privacy, but I didn't. Now, they are accusing me of what? This is what we
Hazel looked at Gerald, her heart pounding as she wondered where to start the whole narration from. Obviously, she wasn't at fault because she didn't do anything but would Gerald believe that? He knew that she was obsessive, so if something like that happened, no one would want to doubt it. And here she was again, the fact that she hid it from everyone will make it seem as though she was trying to cover up for herself. "Why are you silent? Speak up! You need to say something." Gerald said, almost yelling. "I don't want to care what happened. Just tell me in details. Who is Mark and why is he blackmailing you? It is had simple as that." Hazel took a deep breath, and sat up for the sake of comfort. "Promise me you won't hurt me." "Does it matter? Just tell me what happened." "I really didn't do anything, I swear. I was being blackmailed falsely because I know the consequences of it getting out." Hazel said, her gaze apologetic as she spoke. "If you didn't do an
Hazel's eyes fluttered open blinking away the remnants of sleep. Her body felt heavy and tender each movement, a reminder of the accident that had landed her in the hospital. As she tried to adjust to the warm sunlight that streamed through the bedroom window the scent of something delicious wafted into her nostrils. Hazel turned her head and saw Gerald standing in the doorway a soft smile on his face. "Good morning my love. How are you feeling today?" Gerald asked his voice filled with genuine concern. Hazel mustered a weak smile and replied "I'm getting there slowly but surely. Thank you for taking care of me Gerald." Gerald crossed the room, his footsteps gentle on the hardwood floor. Pulling a chair beside the bed he sat down and took Hazel's hand in his own. "You don't need to thank me Hazel. Taking care of you is the least I can do after what happened l," he said his voice filled with determination. Hazel gazed into his eyes filled with gratitude and love.
The sun shone brightly through the hospital window, casting a warm glow on Hazel's face as she watched the door waiting eagerly for Gerald to arrive. It had been a difficult journey days spent in pain and uncertainty, but his visits were like beams of light in her darkest moments. He brought laughter love and a sense of normalcy to her life in the sterile hospital room. Gerald walked through the gleaming white corridors of the hospital his heart pounding with anticipation. He couldn't help but feel a mix of anxiety and excitement every time he came to visit Hazel. Her vibrant smile and infectious joy had always been a light in his life and he couldn't wait to see her again. As the door creaked open Hazel's heart skipped a beat. There stood Gerald tall and handsome a bouquet of colorful flowers in his hand. His hazel eyes sparkled with joy as he caught sight of her and a wide smile spread across his face. As he approached her, he took a deep breath to steady his nerves. Opening the
Finally Hazel's eyes opened and a weak smile graced her lips. "Gerald," she whispered her voice fragile but filled with love. Gerald felt a rush of emotion relief flooding his being. He leaned closer to her tears streaming down his face. "Hazel you're awake. Thank God you're okay." Hazel's smile widened her voice barely a whisper. "I love you Gerald. I'm sorry for scaring you." Gerald placed a gentle kiss on her forehead their love reaffirmed in that sacred moment. "I love you too Hazel. Nothing else matters as long as you're here with me." In that beautiful instant all the fear worry and anxiety melted away. Gerald held onto Hazel's hand cherishing their love and grateful for each slow-paced beat of their journey ahead. Gerald's heart pounded in his chest as he paced back and forth his mind racing with worry and fear. How could this have happened? Hazel was always so careful so cautious. He searched for answers trying to make sense of the accident that had turned his world u
Gerald's heart pounded in his chest as he paced back and forth his mind racing with worry and fear. How could this have happened? Hazel was always so careful so cautious. He searched for answers trying to make sense of the accident that had turned his world upside down. As he continued to pace, his mind kept replaying the words the nurse had spoken just moments ago "I'm sorry but Hazel is still in the theatre and we have no news about her condition." Those words seemed to echo endlessly in his mind. The unknown was tormenting him; he was desperate for answers for any sign of hope. He didn't know who to call and discuss this issue with. He was so stressed out. Just as he was about to lose all hope his phone began to ring, startling him from his thoughts. He fumbled to grab it his hands trembling. Looking at the caller ID he saw it was his sister Annie. His relief was short-lived though as he realized that Annie somehow already knew about Hazel's accident. There could be no other r
Gerald's eyes fluttered open as the dim morning light streamed through the curtains casting a soft glow in the living room. Confusion instantly washed over him as he realized he was sprawled on the couch instead of his usual spot in the bedroom. He sat up abruptly, his heart pounding in his chest and called out Hazel's name. Silence enveloped the room amplifying his growing anxiety. "Hazel, where are you? Why couldn't you wake me up when you came in?" He said. Darting his eyes around the living room, Gerald searched for any sign of his fiancée. To his dismay there was no trace of Hazel, no shoes by the front door, no handbag on the kitchen counter. Panic seeped into his veins as he hastily made his way to the bedroom hoping to find her there. But the room was empty, her side of the bed untouched. She didn't come back home last night? Gerald asked himself, totally confused and furious. Wide-eyed and growing increasingly alarmed Gerald reached for his phone and dialed Ha