Two days later.
Harvey called Sam. "Sam, let's have dinner at home. My mom said that she misses you."
"Alright, tell Auntie that I miss her too," Sam replied softly and smiled.
"Got it! I will pick you up at five in the afternoon." Harvey said happily then he hung up the call.
At exactly five o'clock, Harvey’s car stopped in front of their house to pick her up.
Sam excitedly got her bag and went out of their house. Suddenly, the sky became dark. She could not see where Harvey’s car was.
Afterward, she heard Kelly's evil laughter.
"Hahaha, Sam you killed your father! You killed your father!" Kelly shouted.
Sam woke up with her heart pounding after that horrible nightmare.
She looked around and realized that she was in the hospital. Then, she saw her mom beside the bed. She breathed a sigh of relief that it was just a dream.
Mrs. Johnson suddenly changed her direction. Obviously, she noticed Sam butshe turned away when she saw her moving toward her.Sam was baffled by Mrs. Johnson’s indifferent reaction. However, she continued approaching her. She just thought that she might not see her.She was glad to see Mrs. Davidson. She would like to ask how's Harvey as he was not answering her calls ever since she got hospitalized.She really wanted to talk to Harvey, she wanted to ask him so many questions because she felt guilty about how their relationship ended. As a result, she was always dreaming of him.In her dream, they are going to meet several times but never had the chance. She would always wake up the moment they are about to meet.“Auntie,” Sam called Mrs. Davidson as she grabbed her one arm.“Oh hi, Sam!” Mrs. Johnson forced a smile when she greeted her.“You look pale, Auntie. Is somethin
The turning of events made Sam worried about how the trial would end. She could not imagine that Kelly would use that means as an alibi passing the burden to her.Kelly successfully put an act and showed evidence to prove that she’s saying the truth. While the lawyer ensures that her testimony would be sufficiently credible to substantiate her innocence.Suddenly,the prosecutor objected. “Objection your Honor. That evidence lacks foundation and irrelevant with the case.” He believed that a mere photo is not sufficient to testify facts that Kelly and Sam were friends.“Objection overruled. Continue.” The judge did not grant the objection. She concluded that the relationship between the victim and the defendant is significant in hearing the case although the photo lacks foundation.The lawyer simply smiled then continued,“If you are friends, then what do
The day of the second and final trial proceedings arrived for the kidnapping case Sam filed against Kelly.Sam and Mrs. Wilson came together in the courtroom while Charles was still on his way.Sam sat calmly with Mrs. Wilson as she glanced at Kelly who looks very relax and confident.After a while, Charles arrived in the courtroom and sat beside Sam.Subsequently, the trial started. The defense lawyer called their witness to prove Kelly’s innocence.“Your Honor, I call our witness, Mr. John Cruise.” said the defense lawyer.The witness has sworn in and sat down after on the witness box. Then, the defense lawyer began his examination.“Mr. Cruise, you said on your sworn statement that you were with Ms. Young and Ms. Wilson when they went to the mountain, could you tell us what did you observe and why did you carry Ms
In a short while, Sam answered tersely."Yes, I have."Accordingly, the prosecutor stood up and handed a flash drive to the courtroom officer.The defense lawyer and Kelly were stunned by Sam’s answer. They could not believe that she has evidence in hand.Kelly suddenly felt cold throughout her body. She was bothered about what evidence does Sam has in that flash drive.Although she was very sure that there’s no CCTV camera at the location where she abducted Sam, she could not help but worry.The courtroom officer inserted the flash drive in the laptop connected to the projector in the courtroom.Then, she clicked the file saved in it and played thevideo.Everyone in the courtroom was silent and watched the video attentively.Kelly started to feel nervous when she saw the familiar place on the screen. Cold sweats formed on her forehead.
Thereafter, Mrs. Wilson passed out.Sam nervously got down and picked up her mom. She still checked her body but she did not see any wound from her.“You have nothing to worry about, Sam. Your mom just fainted due to shock,” said Charles calmly. He was certain that Kelly was not able to fire the gun. The gunshot heard was from the police who shot Kelly the moment she pointed out the gun towards Sam.Meanwhile, Kelly’s face was in deep pain as tears fell down her cheeks. She was shot at the back. Then, she collapsed right after the police officers reached her.“Are you sure?” asked Sam, worry was written all over her face.“Yes, the gunshot heard was for Kelly,” said Charles then he looked at the door where Kelly was lying.Sam turned her head and saw Kelly on the floor with the police officers who were performing first aid treatment to her wound.“Call the ambulance
Sam was saddened by what she learned. It only means that Harvey does not really want to see her. She turned around disheartened and about to leave but she turned back to ask the security guard.“Since when did they leave?” Sam asked curiously.“Yesterday afternoon, Ma’am.” the guard answered casually.“Alright, thank you,” Sam said bitterly before she turned and left in a daze.She got in her car dumbfounded. She was thinking why the family suddenly left their villa.She took a deep breath before she drove back to their house.On the way, she was occupied by Harvey. She was unhappy that she could not talk to him before he left.‘Am I so bad that he does not want to talk to me? That he did not even inform me that they're leaving?’ Sam asked herself.When Sam came home, she was surprised to see a bouquet of sunflowers on the porch. She smiled while she held the f
Sam was startled that she turned around instantly to look who touched her. Then, she was surprised to see Charles.“Charles!” She sighed while she held her chest.“Sorry, did I startle you?” asked Charles when he noticed Sam’s nervous expression.“Yeah. By the way, I thought you’re busy. What are you doing here?” asked Sam.“I just told you that because I want to surprise you. Aren’t you surprised?” said Charles with a grin.Sam was confused. She was wondering how did Charles know that she was coming. “Surprise me? I was supposed to surprise you but- wait, all my things left here are gone.”“I’ll tell you where your stuff is but you need to answer my question first,” said Charles staring at her.“What is that?” Sam asked curiously.Charles became serious. “Sam, you know how much I love you. Do you still love me too?” He asked in a magnetic voi
Steve smiled innocently at Charles which made Charles more annoyed.While Sam was flattered by Steve's remarks. She felt warm inside with their praises.Mrs. Davidson continued chatting with Sam. It seemed that she was so interested in Sam's life. She did not pay so much attention to Steve and was not noticed Charles's indifferent reaction.After dinner, Charles and Sam rest for a while before they prepared to leave.“Charles, what if you spend overnight here? It’s been a while since you last slept here. Besides, Sam and I have a lot to talk about.” Mrs. Davidson suggested as she enjoyed Sam’s company.“Mom, there’s still next time. Sam was tired from travel earlier. She needs to rest,” said Charles as an excuse. He really does not want to stay with Steve as he felt uncomfortable especially that Sam was with him.Although Sam was really exhausted that she wanted to go home as well.
Five months later. “You may now kiss the bride.” Charles excitedly pulled back the veil and gently kissed Sam on her lips that last for seconds. Everyone looks so happy for the couple as they clapped their hands. Mrs. Wilson was happy and emotional at the same time that her only daughter was now married. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson were so happy as well knowing how the two love each other so much. Mrs. Johnson also attended the wedding. She was also delighted for Sam and Charles. She knows that her son was happy watching them wherever he is. While Richard held Leila’s hand as he smiled at her. Leila felt conscious that she blushed. They were in a relationship for four months now. Richard court her during the time that she was taking care of his mother. Henry and Cindy were also there smiling broadly. Cindy was in her
“Harvey, do you hear me? Do you feel me? Please wake up if you do. Open your eyes. Please, Harvey!” Sam exclaimed as she held Harvey's hand. Then, she broke into hysterical tears.Mrs. Johnson who was watching through the glass window suddenly ran into the room when she noticed that Sam was being emotionally out of control.Helen also followed her mom inside the room.“Sam, calm down.” Mrs. Johnson said as she held her shoulders.“Auntie, Harvey was crying. He can hear me. He was listening to me. I saw tears fell from his eyes but he doesn’t wake up.” Sam mumbled between her sobs.Mrs. Johnson was astounded. She immediately moved toward Harvey and yes, she saw tears.
Harvey felt relieved when he learned that Sam was safe. However, his condition became worst after his heart attack as it resulted in a complication called arrhythmia or irregular heart rhythm. His heart’s natural electrical rhythm has been damaged.His doctor suggested placing an implantable cardioverter defibrillator into his chest or atrial fibrillation ablationto restore a normal heartbeat since his heart developed a rhythm that’s life threatening or if worst comes to worst, to undergo a heart transplant.Consequently, Harvey confessed to Charles and Mrs. Wilson that he has heart disease that was diagnosed early last year when he suffered from chest pain. It turned out that he inherited it from his father who died due to the said disease.Aside from managing their family business, it
Steve also looked at Kelly and their gaze met.Without warning, Kelly leaned forward and kissed Steve on his lips.Steve was shocked by the unexpected move of Kelly but he felt like his adrenaline was going up. He likes the feeling, it’s good and it’s sweet.Hence, he did not think twice, he kissed her back passionately. Then, he enfolded her in his arms and laid her down on the bed while Kelly wrapped her arms around his neck. They kissed for so long until they were out of breath.Steve could no longer hold the sensation. He felt so hot that he removed his clothes. Then, he quickly undressed Kelly as well.Kelly moaned as his warm lips kissed their way down her neck, across her shoulder, down her body.Afterward, their bodies became one. Dancing to the music of their groans and moans.The following day, Kelly woke up with a smile on her lips a
Right after Charles and Sam left the place, Kelly arrived.She was so shocked at the scene she witnessed. The doorknob was broken and Charles was no longer in the room.Then, Kelly saw Steve unconscious lying on the floor with a bloody wound next to a bloody knife.Her eyes widened.“Steve!” She screamed right after she saw him.She thought that Steve was dead already but she heard him spoke.“Kelly, b-bring me to the hospital,” Steve mumbled in a weak voice.Kelly did not think twice. She bends down and helps Steve to get up. Then, she brought him to the car and drove to go to the hospital.“What happened?” Kelly asked while she started to drive.“Sam came and rescued Charles,” Steve answered directly.“Sam? How did she learn this place?” Kelly was puzzled.Steve recalled his conversation with Sam. “I guess sh
After Sam entered the house, she hurriedly went to the room where Charles was sleeping. She saw him with a pale face that looks distressed and with scrape wounds on the areas where he has been tied up.She imagined how much he struggled to loosen the ropes.“Charles,” Sam uttered as soon as she got near him. She tried to wake him up but he was still sleeping soundly.Hence, she tried to untie him but the ropes were tightly bound. So shesearched for something to use to cut the rope until she saw a knife in the kitchen.Sam does not waste any second as she knows that Kelly would return anytime.However, it took her a while to untie one of the ropes. Aside from several ropes coiled up, she could not spend so much force using her left arm.After she was done with Charles’s one hand, she tried again to wake him up.“Charles, Charles,” Sam
Sam was feeling restless. She could not think of any reason for Steve to pretend as Charles.However, she felt strange since Charles was acting differently. She knows that he won’t interfere with her decision especially about work. He knows very well how she loves her job.Henceforth, there was something in her heart that tells her that he was not Charles but her mind could not deny that he was definitely him.'I need to find it out.' She told herself.After Sam got some clothes and personal stuff, she went back to the hospital.When she got down the car, she saw Charles‘s car leaving the hospital. She guessed that he visited her but he left shortly since she was not there.Sam took her phone from her bag to call Charles and inform him that she’s back. However, she suddenly decided to follow him instead because she wanted to resolve her doubt once and for all.Sam a
Afterward, Kelly entered the room smiling sweetly at Charles. Then, she sat down beside him.“How are you, sweetheart? If you only chose me, we will not reach this point.” Kelly said as she stroke down her fingers from his face to his chest.Charles hated it but he tried to endure it. “Why Kelly? Do you really love me? No, you don’t love me for real. Because you only love yourself!”“Charles, what are you saying? I love you with all my heart. That’s why I don’t want you to be with another woman.” Kelly uttered then she laid down her head on Charles’s chest and hugged him.Charles closed his eyes in annoyance. He wanted to push her but his hands were tied up.He took a deep breath and mumbled softly.“If you really love me, you won’t treat me this way. I’ll be forever grateful if you help me to get out of here. We can be together after this if you want.”Kelly sat straight a
Meanwhile, in the western city, there was a man in a dark room with his hands and feet tied up on the bed. He was listening to the voices outside the room that seemed to be fighting.“I made everything clear. We agreed that you won’t do anything without my consent. But what did you do? You harm Sam without my knowledge." The man exclaimed. He was so mad that Sam’s life was put in danger.“Why are you so agitated by what I have done? Does it matter to you?” The woman questioned him raising her brow. She was wondering why he was so furious about what she did.“Yes, it matters to me because she’s going to be my wife.” He answered as he violently grabbed her arm.“Huh? Who are you trying to fool? Don’t forget that you’re just pretending to be Charles.” The woman laughed at him contemptuously as she swayed her arm from his grasp.“Who cares? They won't know. Besides, I’ll be the one who will marry her so