The following day. Miriam and Doris had gone to a particular house in their avenue, she walked towards the pouch before pressing the house bell outside the door for the owner of the building to know that someone was outside their house waiting."Miriam, what are we doing in This house?" Doris had asked her keenly."I just honestly want to know if the owner of this house is truly Joseph's friend." She responded briskly as the door of the house made some cracking sounds that had gained both their attention."Yes, how can I help you!" The lady in her early fifties uttered. Miriam sighed before smiling charmingly at her. "Uhm__ sorry to bother you, I'm a friend of Joseph!" Miriam spoke up politely. "Joseph?" The lady repeated. "You see, he is a very good friend of ours and we honestly don't have an idea of where he lives!" Miriam said smartly. "I'm sorry but we don't have a Joseph that is here or one that we know!" The lady told them plainly. "Is that so, well, thank you!" Doris sa
However, Christian had stopped by at the station. He had gone straight to the lieutenant's office to discuss a few things with him."I would like to see the little evidence you accumulated when you found Miriam. I just feel like it may help in finding the victim in the ongoing case of Miriam!" Christian pointed out and that had ignited a small scoff from the lieutenant. "I'm very sorry sir but those things are considered confidential. We can't just show them to anybody who just asks for them!" The officers blurted out and that had ignited a fumed expression from Christain. "But Romeo, I was the first one you talked to regarding this case, I have helped so much in this case!" Christian exclaimed."But that was the past sir, right now. You are no longer involved with Miriam!" The officer told him plainly. Christian scoffed in annoyance. He turned around to leave but not without calling the eyes and mouse he had in the station. Presently, he was seated in his car with the officer wh
The sun was just setting out and Carlos had gone over to Joseph's house to confront him very early in the morning. He kept banging on the door of his apartment while he bellowed angrily. The door finally pulled open as an unfamiliar face came into view. It was a lady in her late thirties who had opened the door Rather than Joseph who he was looking for."Where the hell is Joseph, I want to speak with him." He asked still fuming in anger. "I'm sorry but the person you are lookingfor does not live here anymore." The lady told him."When did he leave this place and to where?" Carlos asked more calmly while he glared at the lady in front of him intently."I don't have an idea, he had left in a hurry!" The lady in a red flowery gown told him clearly. To this, Carlos undoubtedly ruffled his hair in more frustration."Thank you!" He told the lady before leaving to pick up Jeffery from his apartment. Soon, they were both seated in his car while they head to work."Miriam had recognized J
"Frank, I just got a call from Daniel. They have already gotten a lead on the guy who had kidnapped Miriam. Guards, follow my car!" He yelled as they all entered their various cars to tag after him. "Frank, come with me!" He told his friend who nodded before sitting in the passenger space of the car. "We need to hurry up Frank or else he might escape," Christian exclaimed while he sped up his car. "Just calm down brother, don't do anything drastic until we have caught the guy." His friend said wisely. "There is nothing anyone can do now because I'm going to cut off his tongue if he doesn't tell us about the man that molested Miriam," Christian responded firmly while he fixed his eyes on the road. "Just take it, easy bro!" Frank uttered. Meanwhile, Miriam had decided to call Carlos to at least tell him what was happening right now. "Hello Carlos," she said the minute he had picked up his call. "Hello, Miriam?" He responded dryly. "We already know where Joseph is hiding!" She b
Miriam was more than angry, irritated, and disgruntled by all that had transpired a few minutes ago, she wondered why Carlos had stopped her a while ago? He seemed to be acting skeptical with each passing day and she wondered why."Why did you stop me from talking to Joseph, I just wanted to get even with him for what he had put me through." She spoke out while Carlos tried to send her inside the house but it was all abortive. "Miriam, could you please let the cops handle this? It could be dangerous dealing with Joseph!" Carlos said. "He is right Miriam!" Doris seconded."Why don't we go to the station? We should make sure that Joseph shouldn't be able to get out from there. I also need to find out the truth about the person who had raped me," Miriam uttered in a loud voice. "Why don't the both of you care about how I feel? Don't you want me to find the criminal who had hurt me?" Miriam asked. "Doris, why don't you take care of your friend while I go back to the station?" Carlos s
The police jail room had a few inmates clustered around while they made noise. Daniel walked towards where Joseph stood before whispering very close to his ear. "Get ready and stay alert because you are getting out of here," Daniel told him as he bopped his head in understanding. Daniel walked to the other side before speaking to a group of the inmates. "You know what to do right?" He asked them and they nodded before responding. "Don't worry, we go it covered!" They responded quietly. The minutes he left they gave themselves some sign language and a head nod."Hey you, that is my space. Move out of there!" One of the inmates said to another who had just sat in a particular place."Oh yeah, are you boss or something?" The man questioned back."You idiot," the inmate who had first started everything said before punching the man in the face and soon enough, a fight had erupted in the whole cell as everyone kept throwing punches and that had gotten the attention of the two police on
In between their heated arguments, the little boy had walked out of the house without them knowing.The memory of their fight kept replaying itself in his head as a tear dripped down his cheeks, the little boy felt that his father was the actual cause of his mother's behavior lately and that was disturbing. "How can the bad guy be my real father? Why is this happening? Why is my real father a bad person? Why make my mother suffer? Dear God, can you tell me where he is because I just want to talk to him? I also want him to apologize for all the bad things he has done to her!" Henry muttered as he walked out of the gate into the cold night. His attention soon diverted when he noticed a playground, he walked towards a grand garden that had different kids playing around. Mainly, they were kids who had no home and begged on the street to survive!Henry was striding just anyway when some kids bumped into him causing him to fall on the floor heavily. He yelled in pain but all that came to
Miriam sighed shakily before ruffling her hair in total panic and fear. She had never thought that things would turn out this way because of her actions, where could her son have gone?She glared at both her husband and sister who were also busy asking passerby if they had seen Henry around but they all seem not to have any idea entirely. “I have asked around and even given the description of our son but no one seems to have any idea,” Carlos said to his wife.“I don't think anyone saw him around.” Eleanor had uttered afterwards but the beeping sound of Carlos’s phone had gotten all their attention.“Why don't you guys keep searching around while I pick this call, it's the cops!” he told them before excusing himself.“Eleanor, this is entirely my fault and I shouldn't have dragged Henry into this. Do you have any idea of where he could have at least gone or did he mention anything to you?” Miriam asked her sister.“What he said to me was that he wanted to look for the bad people who
Miriam had gotten home to notice her sister and friend watching the news. "You are here Miriam," Doris said the moment she noticed her friend. "Hey," Eleanor simply said."I'm glad that you are home because Carlos has just been arrested by the police!" She blurted out while Miriam gaze was fixed to the television. Miriam's heart skipped a beat as she turned her attention to the television. The news anchor's voice filled the room, reporting on the arrest of Carlos, a name she recognized so well. The screen displayed footage of a man being led away in handcuffs by police officers."I honestly had no idea that he would be handcuffed in front of everybody," Miriam said, a little bit guilty. Miriam's voice trembled as she spoke, the weight of the situation sinking in. "Well, I think that's good. That way, other criminals like him would know exactly what would happen to them when they do similar things." Doris said with no remorse.Miriam nodded slowly, her mind racing with a mix of e
While Carlos was being taken to the station, the media wouldn't stop at no chance but to get a video of him. Carlos's mother, in a state of distress, had immediately reached out to the biggest lawyer she knew as soon as Carlos was being taken to the station. She understood the gravity of the situation and wanted to ensure that Carlos received the best legal representation possible.The lawyer, renowned for their expertise and reputation, agreed to meet Carlos and his mother at the police station. As they arrived, the media swarmed around them, eager to capture any glimpse or statement from Carlos. Reporters and cameraman jostled for positions, trying to get the perfect shot or interview.The lawyer, well-versed in handling high-profile cases, guided Carlos and his mother through the chaotic scene, shielding them from the intrusive media.They swiftly made their way into the station, where they could discuss the details of the case in a more private setting."Attorney, what are we
Meanwhile, Gina and her son walked inside the company, they discussed. "I thought that you weren't joining the press conference?" Gina questioned while she held her expensive purse tightly. Carlos looked up at her with a serious expression. "I just thought that it was best I keep myself busy because it takes my mind off Miriam." He replied. "By the way, regarding your court case. You don't have to worry about it because I promise to do everything for the court to dismiss your case, okay?" Gina told her son. Carlos nodded, a mixture of gratitude and worry on his face. "Thanks, Mom. I appreciate your support, but I can't shake off the feeling that things might not go as smoothly as we hope. The evidence against me seems pretty strong."Gina sighed and placed a reassuring hand on Carlos's shoulder. "I understand your concerns, Carlos. But we have a good legal team working on your case, and I trust that they'll do everything they can to prove your innocence. We'll fight this together,
After leaving Miriam's apartment, Carlos couldn't go back home. He had driven to the bar to drink his pains away.Carlos sat in his car with his friend, parked outside the bar, feeling a mix of emotions after leaving Miriam's apartment. He had hoped for a different outcome, but the conversation he had with his son had left him with a heavy heart. Unable to face the solitude of his empty home, he sought solace in the familiar comfort of the bar.As he stepped out of the car, the cool night air enveloped him, causing him to shiver slightly. With a deep sigh, he walked towards the entrance with Jeffrey beside him, the dimly lit sign above casting a faint glow on the pavement. The sound of laughter and music seeped through the door, a stark contrast to the somberness that weighed on his mind.Pushing open the heavy wooden door, Carlos entered the bar and was immediately greeted by a wave of noise and the scent of alcohol. The room was filled with customers engaged in energetic conversa
It was late at night but Carlos didn't mind as he drove to Miriam's apartment with his friend Jeffery tagging along. The streets were quiet and the city lights cast a dim glow on the deserted sidewalks."Carlos, hey, it's late!" Jeffery said the moment they arrived in front of Miriam's apartment."Miriam might think you are here to kidnap Henry!" Jeffery added and Carlos would have chuckled at his statement if things were alright. "I just want to see Henry and not cause trouble!" Carlos said. He glanced at Jeffery, who was looking slightly worried."I understand your concern, Jeffery," Carlos replied, trying to reassure his friend. "But you know how much Henry means to me." Carlos added.Jeffery nodded reluctantly, understanding the depth of Carlos's feelings for his son. "I get it, man. We can do this tomorrow. Why don't we go home and come back!" Jeffrey said.Carlos hesitated for a moment, torn between his eagerness to see his son and Jeffery's valid concerns. He knew Jeffery was
“Doris, please take care of Henry while I’m away. Okay!” Miriam said, grabbing her bag to leave the house.“Sure, I would make sure that he gets his bath,” Doris said but their little discussion was interrupted when Eleanor walked inside followed by Christian and the lawyer. “Miriam, you have got a guest,” Eleanor informed her sister before she could leave. “Miriam, Carlos had done something through a high source of justice!” Christian voiced.“And what’s that?” Miriam asked.“Based on everything that the lawyer had gotten from the court, it says that Carlos has already admitted the incident to you and that you have forgiven him before you even got married!” Christian voiced out and that had left Miriam’s mouth to hang open. “But that’s not true, he merely even told me that he was the one who had violated me. Oh my Goodness!” Miriam said, rubbing her forehead. “That’s a great defense!” Christian voiced out.“Your ex-husband is such a liar,” Doris said, wiggling her head in shame.
Christian was presently in Doris’ house, he had engaged his men in creating a surprise for Miriam. Everywhere seemed decorated with balloons and expensive flowers. “Are you ready?” Christian asked his men. “Yes sir,” they both responded while wiping their hands with napkins.“Miriam would be here, are your hand's clean guys?” Christian asked them both.“Yes, of course, sir!” They responded yet again. “Okay good,” he said. “Oh wow,” The voice of Doris came the moment they walked towards the decorated area. “What is that?” Doris said all happy and cheerful.“I can’t believe this,” she kept saying while Miriam and her sister trudged from behind. “What have you gotten for us, oh wow!” Doris exclaimed in surprise. “Isn’t this too much for us, can I have some?” Doris asked, staring at the variety of food.“Sure!” The men answered. “What’s this for Christian?” Miriam questioned the moment they were both facing each other.“I heard that your marriage to Carlos has just been annulled,
Carlos was staring at the family portrait in his hands when one of the workers at his home approached him. “Mr. Carlos, someone is here...” she was going to say but the presence of Eleanor had caught her short. “Eleanor?” Carlos simply said. “I came here to talk to you Carlos because I love my sister and my nephew so much!” Eleanor said.“I have a favor to ask!” She said, “Do you know what, Carlos? Every time I look at Henry, I feel very bad to know that he is suffering, and I feel hurt as well when I see that my sister is hurting deep inside,” Eleanor uttered.“I honestly don't want her to hurt,” Carlos said.“Is that so? Then I think that you should probably give her what she wants, you should cooperate with Miriam so that the annulment of your marriage would become quicker!” Eleanor said,“But I don't want to lose my family!” Carlos said confidently. “We all know that the court would soon annul your marriage but that doesn't mean that you won't see my sister or Henry ever again
Carlos was at Doris’ residence and no matter how much he explained to Doris, she just wasn't accepting.“You are truly just persistent, I have told you countless times that Miriam isn't here!” Doris said.“But Doris, she had called me on the phone because she wanted to talk to me,” Carlos informed her.“I don't know what you are talking about but I think it would be better if you just leave now and leave my friend alone!” Doris told him harshly but Eleanor had approached them at that very moment. “Doris, I think that's enough. We both know that Miriam truly wants to talk to him!” Eleanor voiced.“You know what, you are the only one who is okay with what Miriam wants!” Doris said, she slowly rolled her eyes at Carlos before walking away.“Daddy?” the little boy called in happiness before running to engulf Carlos in a hug. “Daddy, is it true that you and mother would finally get to talk?” the little boy asked with a widened smile.“Yes, Henry but your mother is not home right now!” Ca