The air after Rodrigo and Jessica had their conversation had been filled with silence. They both had been mute throughout their ride back home but the moment they got back to Jessica's residence, Jessica had decided to halt the silence between them.“Uhmmm Rodrigo, I want to thank you for your understanding. It’s not truly impossible for it not to happen but can you give me more time to fix these things!” She told him but he ignored her and walked away.“Hey, you guys are home?” Daina walked down the stairs towards Jessica. “Uhmm, where is Raya?” Jessica asked ignoring her question.“I truly have no idea because I thought she was with you all along!” Daina told.“I think I should call her because where could she be?” Jessica said, searching her bag for her phone. The moment she brought it out, she had dialed Raya’s number.After the third ring, she was beginning to get worried.“I have called and she isn’t answering any of my calls!” Jessica lamented a bit of worry in her expression.
Tessa had walked into her friend's master bedroom as they talked. “You did that? Are you out of your mind? How could you let your men hit you with a bullet?” Tessa yelled out loudly in shock and confusion.“Tessa, shuuuuuuu!” Claudia said placing a hand on her lips.“What's with you, would you please just lower your voice already? Someone might hear you and all the things I have done would be in vain,” she told her friend while she glared around.“What were you thinking of when you allowed them to shoot you?” Tessa questioned more calmly this time. “Do you think if I hadn't done that? The cops and Jessica would believe that I had nothing to do with this. If Jessica finds out, she might come for me while she brings the cops along!” Claudia explained to her friend. “She wouldn't believe that I had nothing to do with her daughter's kidnapping. When the time comes when she would accuse me, making the cops believe her would be hard because my life was put in danger and I had gone there t
“Officers, do you have any news on Rose Franco and her sister who got kidnapped?” Ray questioned the police officer as his friend Eric stood behind him. “Negative sir, we still haven’t found any leads to use in this case.” The officer told him but that had only infuriated him, “So, that’s all you are going to say? Keep on going around to get information. Officer, instead I think you should make another move!” He snapped at them.“Ray, Calm Down already. I think you should allow them to do their job!” Eric said, patting his shoulder.“You want me to Calm Down? How can I be calm when my girlfriend has been kidnapped by unknown men? You want me to sit and relax when I have no idea where she might be or what they might do to hurt her!” He told his friend while breathing hard. “Weren’t you the same person who told me that they are working on it? I think they are the ones taking care of it.” Eric told him not wanting him to cause a scene.“Have you thought of what might happen to Rose? I
Travis had walked into a small shop to buy himself a bottle of water when his attention was caught by the news line on the television. “According to the report, Robbery and kidnapping with the motive of the suspect that entered the coffee shop. Two were kidnapped whose names are Rose and Raya Franco!” the newscaster had said through the microphone In his grip before the pictures of both girls appeared on the tv screen.“Rose and Raya?” Travis said very slowly in surprise and shock. “Another victim known for this incident is Claudia Roman, she is a victim who is recovering from a gunshot wound. She was also the last person who was with the victims before they were kidnapped!” The newscaster said again and that had left Travis very furious. “Claudia?” he called her name in between gritted teeth before walking out of the shop.On the other hand, Claudia was having a celebratory dinner with her friend. She just couldn't wait for her money to get back into her hands, “Can you hear that
The sound of growls and sobs filled the air from both Rose and Jessica as they crouched next to Raya who had just taken the bullet in place of her mother. Tears cascaded down their red cheeks as they tried to wake the little girl who had blood all over her clothes. “Officer, there is a gunshot inside!” the voice of Rodrigo came.“We should bring her to the hospital!” Rose cried out but Jessica was in too much shock to move or do anything. The cops were finally at the warehouse, and they instantly chased after the kidnappers.“What happened?” Rodrigo asked the moment he saw what was transpiring. “We have to take her to the hospital right now,” Rose said, Ray slowly took her in his arms as they all edged towards the car. Soon, they arrived at the hospital. Raya was placed in the bed while they pushed her into the operating theater unit. Jessica tried to go in but she was stopped.“Mrs, we are sorry but you can't go in!” the nurse told her clearly.“Nurse, please do everything you ca
The doctor finally came out of the operating room. He was sweaty and at the same time he looked stressed out. “Doctor, what is the condition of my daughter?” Jessica questioned as the rest gathered around him.“The procedure to remove the bullet from your daughter's body was a complete success. However, we need to put her in intensive care!” the doctor answered.“But doctor, my sister's condition would surely improve right?” Rose asked softly. “As of now, her condition is still critical but we should hope and pray she improves. I need to go if you would excuse me!” the doctor responded nicely before walking away. “I’m sorry to bother you madam but you need to go to the administration and settle your hospital bills and expenses, it's the most important policy that you must make a down payment upon admission of the patient!” The nurse told them while handing Jessica a slip. “Can't it be before the patient is discharged because we are still going to look for our resources, this is a b
Ray had thought of finding help from his friend Eric, he hadn't told him the reason why he was asking him for a huge sum of money but Eric had solely agreed to help him with the little money he had on him.“This is not much but this is all I have got right now!” Eric said, handing his friend the money. “This is already a great help and I must thank you! Thank you very much!” Ray said with a smile. “I honestly don't know much about you these days Ray but if you ask me, you should ask from your parents and you won't be short on cash right now!” Eric said, hoping his friend would do as he had said.“Uhm Eric, the money I asked from you is not really for me!” Ray slowly told his friend.“Then who is the money for then?” his friend asked in bewilderment. “It's for Rose. Actually, it's for her younger sister's operation!” he explained to his friend who still didn't seem to understand. “But why don't you just borrow the money from your parents? They have the money and I know that they wo
The doctor walked out of Raya’s room before speaking to Jessica and the rest about the condition of the patient. “The condition of your daughter is not very good until she undergoes the operation or else her condition might even become worse, and if it would not be done right away, it's very possible that she might die!” the doctor blurted out and that had left their eyes dilated in shock.Jessica couldn't help it anymore as she busted out into uncontrollable tears. Her sobs seemed to be coming out in hiccups. “I need to attend to another patient, excuse me!” he said but Jessica held him by the clothes to halt him. “My daughter should have her operation doctor, I’m begging you to please consider and do not let her die!” Jessica pleaded with the doctor as more tears found their way out.“I also want to save your daughter's life but I’m not the owner of the hospital to make such a decision. I’m very sorry!” The doctor said in an apologetic way.“You have to be strong, we won't allow