Snow "Good day Miss Jenkins." Detective Parker greets. "I hope you're feeling better today." "I am. Thanks for asking." I look around for Andre. Like always, he's late again. "Where is Andre?" I ask the Detective. "Andre is with the other batch. He found an old burnt up warehouse where the traffickers used to hide the kidnapped women and children." "He did?" I ask, astonished. "He did. They also found some chemicals in an old stinky lab like you described the other time. My boys in the forensic department had them analysed and we discovered that those are prototypes of the ZIP that was used on you." "That's amazing." I beam. "It is. You were the one who busted them." The Detective continues. I gasp in response. "Andre is indeed the mystery solver. He was able to find clues that proved you were there. We checked our records to see if anything happened on that day and we found something. You anonymously tipped us while you were being chased by two traffickers. We came in but we di
Snow I enter the shop that Mrs Wells was in and is now coming out of and I intentionally bump into her making her drop her items. "What in the world is–" She starts but stops when she realises it was me that bumped into her. I flash her an innocent smile. "Oops. Sorry." I giggle. "Let me help you." The plan here is to annoy her so much that she might tell me what she's going to do to me. Or what she planned on doing to me in order to hurt me. "You." She snarls. "Aren’t you supposed to be in a hospital? You're supposed to be dead." Point one marked down. "Yeah, well, I'm not. I'm a tough woman. You should know that." She looks at me with disgust. I maintain my smile. I kneel down and pick her stuff for her. She snatches them from me, still scowling. "I don't have time for you." She says. "Let me pass." "Oh I actually wanted to talk to you about something which is very important. It's about your son." She stops and turns to look at me, glaring swords and daggers at me. This woman
Cody I was so devastated when I heard that Snow was shot at the mall when she went to see my mother. I really shouldn't have let her go through with it. And now she's in a coma and I don't know when she'll wake up. I feel like this is all my fault. When Andre called me, he was talking so fast that I couldn't hear a word that he was saying. There were blaring siren noises in the background, I wondered what was going on. When I asked him to slow down and speak, I wasn't expecting to hear those dreadful words from his mouth. "You should come fast. Snow was meeting with your mother when all of a sudden there was a gunshot. The police haven't found the shooter yet. Come to the hospital quickly." I left my office as soon as I heard Andre. I didn't wait for anything. I headed straight to the hospital to see Snow, Sam came with me. We met Andre at the entrance and he told us that she was currently being operated on. I paced around for about four hours until the operation was done. One doct
Cody I was asleep when I heard the monitors beeping so fast. I wake up to check it, the short beeping sounds stop. The sound replacing the short beeps is a long beep sound. I check the monitors and I see that Snow's heartbeat has stopped. Then I rushed out and called the doctors and nurses that I found outside the hospital room. Lee jumps up in his seat and looks around frantically when he hears the bustling sound in the room as doctors and nurses rush into the room to check on Snow. He stayed with me last night and kept me company in Snow's hospital room. My heart started beating fast and it is still beating rapidly. I passed my hand through my hair, feeling all sorts of emotions that were overwhelming me. Tears threatening to spill at the thought of Snow being dead. I don't know what I'd do if I lose her. I can't lose Snow. The nurses let us go out so that they could have their space to check on Snow. I pace in the hallway. "Calm down Cody. Don't jump into conclusions just yet."
Snow I don't know how, but I woke up with my memories. I remembered everything. My past was no more a mystery to me. Everything just came to me. I was very happy about that. It sped up everything for the police as well. I remembered that I discovered five more warehouses during my investigations, including the main one, but I asked them to randomly raid two and leave the three warehouses. Their boss might get the hint and flee from the country. Parker and his officers raided them all and were able to catch the human traffickers. Kidnapped women and children were sent back home to their family safely. The forensic scientists assured them that they would soon recover the memories they lost since ZIP was being tested on them. Sadly some of them were being used as lab rats. But thankfully, they're all safe now. Cody was very happy for me. I was finally able to locate my parents' grave. I visited them almost everyday. I would have asked Aunt Nicolette or Uncle Jacque, but I wanted to find
Snow "Thank you for agreeing to babysit me. I don't like it when I go to granny's place." Miranda says. "Don't mention it. I want to spend the day with you because I miss you very much. And if you don't like going to your granny's place, we can always hang out." I smile at Miranda and she giggles in response. "What do you want to do today?" "I want to bake cookies." She replies. "You can bake cookies?" Miranda nods in response. "Wow. Maybe you can teach me." "Don't worry, I'll be a good teacher to you." She says and I smile. "Let me go to the kitchen and check if we have what we need, I'm not really good at cooking or baking, and I don't know what ingredients you'll use, so you'll have to help me here." Miranda nods and follows me into the kitchen. I open up every cabinet and help her check it. Then I also open the fridge for her to check what she'll need for her cookies. "We'll need more flour and sugar. And milk. Everything else will be enough." She says politely. "Okay. Let
Snow "I'm home!" "Andre's here!" Miranda screams, leaves her plate of cookies and runs to the living room. I roll my eyes, groaning, then I follow her to the living room. "How are you doing Miranda? I came to see you." He says to her. "I'm doing well Andre. Snow and I made cookies. Come have some." "You made the cookies or Snow did? I'm not eating anything she makes." "Hey! I'm right here." I yell at him but he ignores me. "We made it together. It's delicious, trust me." Miranda says, pulling him to the kitchen. I follow them back into the kitchen and find Andre eating my cookies. I glare at him before getting more cookies for myself and pouring myself a new glass of milk. "How did you even get in?" I ask Andre. "You gave me the passcode, remember?" I narrow my eyes at him. "Did I?" He winks at me in response. "Let's not argue like kids in front of Miranda." He opens up his bag and pulls out a pack of jelly beans. "For you Miranda." "Thanks Andre." She says politely. "I'l
Snow. Cody pulls back and rests his head against my forehead. "Are you trying to hide something from me Snow?" I hold my breath. "I'm not trying to hide anything from you Cody." "Then what are you not telling me? Please talk." He gazes at me. "You worry too much anytime I talk to you about what I'm going to do at work. About any plan Andre, Parker or I come up with." "I'm only looking out for you." He says to me. "You're already doing that. There are a lot of policemen hovering around me everywhere I go, and at home too. Honestly, I don't feel like we have privacy." "You think I'd let them do that?" "No." "I won't stop you from doing what you're going to do tomorrow or on any other day that you'll go out to work." I look up at him. "You're not just saying, are you?" "I'm not just saying it." He gives me an assuring smile. I pull him to the couch, sit him down and tell him our plan. "Kesha told Andre that the Boss usually goes to Matt's Coffee House every afternoon. He also
Snow “So as I was saying,” I continue after, putting the phone on charge. “Carlos loves you and I’m pretty sure he’ll do anything to be with you.” Miranda gasps. “You really think so.” “I know so. Teenage love is easier to identify. So beautiful and tenderly, so kind.” I sigh dramatically and we both burst into laughter. “Ok. Now I’m starving. Let’s go and find the girls and then later, we have breakfast. If my stomach rumbles again, don’t let it surprise you when I head in the direction of the breakfast lounge.” Miranda giggles and we both head out. I ask her to try calling Daya before we went to her room in the hotel. Then we bump into Cody. Miranda gasps dramatically. We gaze at each other for a while before she walks away, still giggling. Then I turn to Cody and raise a brow at him. He smiles at me and pulls me back into a my room. “What are you doi-“ He covers my mouth before I’m able to finish my sentence. Then he smashes his lips on mine, kissing me with need. He swallows my
Snow The days went by quickly as we prepared towards the wedding. Everyone was present a week before the day of the wedding. My aunt and uncle, Andre, Cody and Lee, Serena and some other friends of Cody and I. Daya and the planner triple checked everything to make sure that the decorations, food, my wedding dress, Cody’s wedding tuxedo, invitations and everything else was on point. The guests had already started arriving. Cody and I were grateful to see those who could make it and we kept expecting more of our guests to arrive. Inwardly, I was very happy that Ruby was being helpful. Lee planned pre-wedding celebrations for Cody and I to have fun before the day of our wedding ceremony. Dave, Daya’s husband joined in on the fun. I had my bridal shower three days ago and it was lovely. I had lots of fun with my family and friends. Knowing Lee, it was wild as it was expected, but we didn’t mind. On the next day, there was rehearsal dinner. It also went on smoothly until Lee started firew
Cody “Serena, have you made reservations for lunch?” “I have, Mr. Wells. I wasn’t sure of what to do since Mrs. Wells isn’t here so I just made reservations for two.” “Can you cancel? And did you just call my fiancé Mrs. Wells?” I look up at her, a smile creeping on my lips. Serena smiles and nods. “Mr. Wells asked me to call her that since you’ll be married in the next two months. In his words, ‘It wouldn’t hurt to start calling her Mrs. Wells. Those two were practically married before Cody decided to make it official.’” I chuckle. “Lee said that?” “He did, Sir.” She answers. “Alright. Just cancel my plans for lunch. I’ll be spending my lunch break talking to Snow.” “Or instead of cancelling, Lee and I can go and have lunch together. Just the two of us. That isn’t a bad idea, right?” “Of course not. Not at all.” I wink at her, making her blush. She excuses herself and exits my office. Before I hired Serena as my assistant, she was a waiter at Duquette’s café. My secretary wh
Snow "We're here Daya." I say happily settling down on my bed in our hotel suite. "That's great. You're at the hotel right? "Yeah." "I'm sure you'll find Carlos wondering around with his grandmother. If you do, let him drive you to Marco's Pastry Place. But if not, let me know. I'm kind of busy here at the bakery so I'll see you when you get here." "You're busy this evening?" "Yeah. Dave's father is hosting a small party for his friends and I'm in charge of the food. I need to get everything done on time. Then we can hang out afterwards." "Sure, but which of his grandmothers is he here with?" I try to hide the panic in my voice. Daya laughs. "That'll be a surprise for you." "A cruel one if it's Ruby." She bursts into laughter again. "Alright. I'll see you and Miranda when you get here. Have fun." Then she hangs up. "Andy." I call out. "Yes Mom?" " I just called Daya. She said Carlos is around. You can call him if you want." "I've already done that, he'll be here any seco
Snow A year ago, we went on a vacation in London where we met with one of Cody’s old friends and his wife and children. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are really nice people that welcomed us warmly. It was a very nice experience, spending a week with them. Not to mention that Miranda had a great time with their son Carlos who’s three years older than her. Though she hates to admit it, she did have a lot of fun in London and I’m certain Carlos and Miranda contact each other. Mrs. Daya Robinson, a renowned baker in London and one of the owners of Lena’s Bakery all around the country. She manages the bakeries with her brother, Marco Sanchez. Daya was very friendly and we got along so well. Especially after I found out that her mother was someone I’ve been trying to track for a long time and almost got killed by her but she let me go for unknown reasons. Ruby Crest, the black tigress, a very fierce woman. A mafia empressMr. Dave Robinson, the CEO of Robinson Industries. He’s such a handsome man
Snow “Miranda?” I knock on her door. “Can I come in?” I ask softly. The door opens and Miranda looks up at me. “You can come in.” She opens the doors wider and lets me in. I walk to her desk and have a seat on her chair. “Is there anything I can help you with, Mom?” “I wanted to talk to you.” “Come have a seat on the bed with me. It’s good that you brought this up.” I look at her with furrowed brows. “It is?” I ask her and she nods. I sit beside her on the bed, kicking off my shoes and crossing my legs so that I’m sitting opposite her in the same position. She urges me to speak and I continue but then I ask her, “what is it that you think I’m bringing up here? I want to be sure that we’re on the same page here.” “Aren’t you here to talk about us? You and I?” She waves her finger between us. “I am.” “Let me apologize first. I’ve always wanted to but I didn’t know how to bring it up.” “Don’t worry about that Miranda.” “No. I want to apologize for my attitude towards you. I’m r
Cody “Hey Dad.” “Miranda?” I look up at her as she enters the study. “I was wondering if I could sleep over at Jessie’s place tomorrow night.” “A sleepover? I don’t mind. But your Mom and I were also planning on spending the weekend together at the lake house, where we’re planning the wedding.” “I don’t feel like going Dad.” Miranda tells me in a soft voice. “I understand but you have to be there. You don’t want to be left out, do you?” “Please Dad.” Miranda begs. I sigh. “I’ll let Snow understand that you want to have a sleepover at Jessie’s place. I’m sure she won’t mind. Will there be other girls?” “It’s just Jessie and I.” She replies softly. “Then I’ll have Joseph drop you off tomorrow after school.” “Thanks Dad.” “Don’t mention it. I just want to see you smiling always and since Jessie makes you smile, that’s just what we need. Know that Snow and I love you very much.” “I know. You say it all the time.” Miranda replies and walks out quietly. It’s been three years s
Snow "Miranda has been kidnapped." Andre says. "What? How?" I ask him, letting him in. "Cody!" I call out. "Andre? What is it?" "We've been trying to reach you two but your phones were off. We were able to track your last known location and I remembered your parents live here so I came as fast as I could. Miranda was kidnapped yesterday after school. Detective Parker is looking for her now." "Who do you think took her?" Cody asks him. "Kylie is off the grid which means that she probably took Miranda. A picture of Miranda, tied up in an old warehouse was sent to Sam." Andre explains to us. "Let's go. No time to pack up." Cody says. We both run upstairs to get our phones while Andre leaves ahead of us. Then we make sure to lock the house and leave. Cody drives us back while I try to call Sam. Fifteen missed calls from her, Lee and Andre. I suddenly feel bad. If only we didn't decide to get drunk, we would've heard about the news and be there with Sam as the police search for Mir
Snow "Oh my God. My head hurts." I cry out loud and wince. My own voice piercing my ears, worsening the pain in my head. "This is the worst hangover I've ever had." Cody whispers. "No one has ever had a great hangover. But I agree, this is the worst. We should keep whispering. At least our voices won't worsen the pain." Unable to get up, Cody and I crawl to the kitchen. I spot the camera still secured in its corner. "How we managed to not break the camera is a miracle." I whisper "Indeed." Cody laughs and winces. "My throat hurts so bad." "Me too." We crawl to one cabinet in the kitchen which was thankfully located within our reach. Cody pulls out the first aid kit from the cabinet and I search for aspirin in the kit. Sitting on the ground, we take in the aspirin, slowly get up and fill glasses with water. We gulp it down and sit on the ground again. "I can't wait to watch what the video of what we did while we were drunk. My entire body hurts." I say to Cody "My arms hurt so