"I just hope I'm wrong" I started moving closer with so many questions on my mind but I couldn't just find a suitable answer for any of them the scene was already getting clear the crowd had disappeared, and the staff in the ambulance were out already packing the body while the cops looking around for what I think might be some evidence. One of the cops found the purse lying on the floor and gave it to one of his colleagues and he put it in a white bag. The cops were already putting caution tape around the crime scene to prevent anyone in the crime scene, and the hospital staff had already laid the body on a stretcher. The cops were still inspecting everywhere, and I was about to reach the ambulance when my mind stopped working again, and I halted my movements. I just couldn't summon the courage to go near the body "What if it's Ary's? Does that mean I won't have a mother anymore?" "Would I end up being an orphan once again?" "Would that just be the end of it?" I kept asking myself
"Okay, that's deep; let's just hope for the best, okay? Everything is going to be fine." He patted my shoulder and gave me a warm smile, which I tried returning but just didn't look genuine enough. We continued walking back to where Kira and Bianca were "And yeah the cop said they found an ID card with the name...." He was about to finish his sentence when we saw both of them running towards our direction, which got me thinking. I mean, what could have happened that they were running towards? Aren't they supposed to be with the ambulance? "What's up with them," Elliot said unable to finish what he was saying "I don't know I hope it's something good" I said "Diana, good thing we found you in time" Kira said panting heavily while Bianca stood still trying to catch her breath "What happened?" I asked them, really confused. "Yeah, why are you girls panting so much?" Elliot also asked, and he sounded really confused, too. "The body..." Bianca said still trying to catch her breath and
"Ok thanks a lot" Elliot said to the nurse giving him a shot smile "It's no problem just be careful in there" The nurse warned us "Sure we'll be as careful as possible" Elliot said and the nurse left "I guess this is it," Elliot said, facing me and his face gave me a little bit of hope. I placed my hand on the doorknob a second after I placed my second hand on the door and pushed the door inward for us to enter and the door finally opened. I entered the room and the coldness of the room filled my body there were more than fifty lockers in the room which I'm guessing it's filled with dead bodies the thought alone gave me the chills "Come on let's check these things quickly we don't have the whole time in the world," said Elliot sighing again I followed right behind him "But where do we start from there are so many lockers in here" I exclaimed "Exactly why I asked you to hurry things up. You know what you check this side..." he said pointing his hand to his right-hand side "...wh
Bianca's POV After Dian0a and Elliot left, I dragged Kira back to the car since she refused to leave the hospital but decided to take a look around instead...I mean who does that? A hospital of all places. But I managed to drag her outside even though she wanted to prove stubborn. We got to the car and I remembered Elliot still had the keys, so we were unable to sit in the car, so we had to rest our backs on the car instead and wait. "Only if you didn't drag me we wouldn't be in this situation right now" Kira said "And we would have found it hard to find those two later," I said in reply "Gosh... that's why we have cells..so we can call..." she said placing her phone closed to her ear in the demonstration but I just laughed "Plus why would he have left his keys he doesn't know us ...he knows Diana" "Yeah right whatever, ever," she said rolling her eyeballs After what seemed like an eternity of waiting I decided to go inside and check what was happening...but before then we saw
DIANA I sat down brooding in the cell where I was detained not knowing what to think of "Should I think of how to get out of here?" "But I don't have my phone with me and I don't see any of the cops around here" "Or maybe think about Elliot; what's there to think about him, but is he locked up like I am too?" I kept talking to myself pacing up and down the cell "If he is, that means we are doomed 'cause how on earth do we get outta here then?" "Well, he should; he's got connections,s, right? And moreover is kinda popular " "But why would they arrest him in the first place if he's that popular I guess no one is above the law then." "Arrgghh this is so frustrating " I finally said to myself and sat down on the bench that was placed inside, at least the place looked neat I wouldn't know how I would have survived a minute longer if it had been the other way around "I just hope Kira and Bianca are okay " I said sighing "God knows if they have the slightest idea of what mess I
'Diana sir" I said"Hmmm, Diana or Diana Roberts?" He asked"O,h so you knew? Right from the instance I saw you walking here, I knew you were gonna be a pain in my ass. Why would you ask me when you know who I am or you just wanted to confirm so that you don't let the wrong inmate out? Well, that's even if you're here to let me out, but how on earth did you know my full name?" I said in my mind and sighed"Diana Roberts, are you still here?" He said snapping me out"Yeah, I'm here, it's Diana Roberts" I replied"Oh good, because someone is here to bail you out," He said"Oh thank God I can't just wait to get the hell outta here" I said in my mind"But..." I hear him say and I can't just help but imagine what the but could mean when he said someone's already here to bail me out"I don't feel like letting you out because you're gonna cause a lotta trouble in the future," He said finally and I was shocked by his statement"I'm sorry, did you just say you don't feel like letting me out? Y
After Kira and Bianca left there was an awkward silence between us which made me uncomfortable"So umm thanks for bailing me out," I said breaking the silence"I erm appreciate it," I said again"What...no no no I didn't bail you out I was unable to get your bail" he said confused"You didn't? I don't understand. If you didn't, then who did?" I asked"Yeah that I don't know I was just as shocked as you are when I got to the counter with my lawyer and I was told someone already bailed you out" He said"Someone bailed me out? While I was here thinking it was you""Well it wasn't me""Apart from you and Kira and Bianca, I don't think anyone else knew I was taken by the police""Or is there anyone else we are missing" I asked"Nope it's just us I guess but whoever it is was probably following you for the person to know you were taken by the police," He said"Following me? So I've earned myself a stalker now?" I asked"Look like it," he said chuckling"Do you remember the person told you I
"Where did he disappear to this time" Kira said while we all looked around"Are you guys looking for me?" heard him say behind me"Aah," I shouted due to fear"Fuck you scared the daylight out of me," I said holding my chest and trying to be balanced"Sorry I didn't mean to scare you like that" He apologized"Ok man you need to stop disappearing and appearing like a ghost" Kira said folding her arms across her chest frowning and staring right at Elliot"She's right you know where you went this time" I asked politely cause I don't seem to understand what's it with Kira"You guys were busy chit-chatting and forgot I ever existed, so I decided to use that avenue to go look for a taxi that would take us to my ca,r, and I can drop you guys at ho, me, or are you guys not going home straight?" He asked"No we are going home" I said , Ok let's go th, en shall we?" He said and ushered us to the taxi and we zoomed off. Elliot sat at the front with the driver while I, Kira and Bianca sat at th
"How can you forgive me?" Ethan said with his face full of regrets"I can't believe this? I know you aren't my daughter but-- but I didn't know you belonged to my brother, I don't know I was doing this to my blood" He said "Oh wow so you knew I wasn't your daughter?" I asked but he did reply"Wow" I said sobbing a little"Please forgive me" he said holding my hands apologizing but I tried to jerk my hand away apologizing"You ruined my life Dad" I said to him"I'm sorry" He said holding back his tears"You killed my mother, your brother's wife, ain't you human too? Huh? How can you end someone's life just like that, ain't you even afraid?" I asked sobbing"I just wish I can correct everything" my dad said bowing his head"You can if you tell us all your plans" Elliot said and my Dad raised up his head and agreed to tell us everything they planned.******"So all you have to do is make her think she's still in control of the game then we'll double cross her" Ethan said explaining his
The office was huge and well decorated.This office is designed to feel like a home, featuring a blend of comfort and functionality. Soft ambient lighting fills the space, creating a cozy atmosphere. Instead of traditional desks, there are spacious, stylish tables scattered around the room, adorned with laptops and personal touches of decorative items. Comfortable chairs and sofas replace typical office furniture, inviting a more relaxed work environment. The walls are decorated with artwork and shelves hold a mix of professional resources and personal mementos. A small kitchenette and coffee station adds to the homely vibe, making the office a welcoming and unconventional workspace. It looked more like a home than an office. I told William about everything that I found out and how I've lived my life ever since I left Athens and he listened carefully as I spoke. "I'm sorry you had to find out about everything like this" William apologized"Yeah, I'm glad it wasn't too late" I said a
As I held the pen, signing the transfer papers that relinquished control of my mother's company, my tear-filled eyes betrayed the deep sorrow within. The weight of the decision imposed upon me felt like an unbearable burden, and each stroke of the pen seemed to etch a painful farewell. With tears streaming down her face, each pen stroke felt like a painful acknowledgement of the sacrifices and tireless efforts that had gone into crafting the business. The weight of familial legacy being passed on unwillingly hung heavy in my heart. With so tears rolling gently I signed the papers with a heavy heart"Finally!!!!" Ary said, laughing so hard, snatching the papers from me. "It's all finally mine after all this years" Ary said laughing triumphantly"See that wasn't so hard?" She said looking at the papers with her"Thanks for this" Ary said and pointed the gun to my dad's head"What are you doing I already signed the papers" I said panicking"Yeah Brit what are you doing" My dad also s
"You killed him already what else could you gain, you killed the man that offended you why not let us live in peace" I shouted at her"This is not only about revenge anymore, this is greediness, you're fucking greedy, jealous that my mother had everything you've ever wished for, jealous she had the love and care that you were denied, you were fucking jealous cause she was happy" I yelled at her and she slapped me really hard on my cheeks and tears fell down from my eyes"You can slap me all you want but that won't change the truth, you are a murderer, a cold blooded murder, Britney Roberts YOU ARE A MURDERER" I shouted at her"ENOUGH" She shouted closing her ears with her palms"Yes I'm a murderer so what, it's nothing new right now I've had enough of your games" She said and went to the table beside her and brought out what looked like a pistol. And my heart skipped a beat at the sight of the gun"You called me a murderer right? Now let me show you how cruel I can be" She said pointi
"Full of rage he destroyed his office feeling betrayed by Marc. But without telling Britney, Ethan made a plan to kidnap you (Diana) so he can blackmail Ariela into signing the company to him. but Ariela,your mother discovered the whole truth before Elliot could carry out his plan. Your mother was pained by Ethan's betrayal so she threatened to go report all his misdeeds and that of Britney at the police station. On hearing this Ethan had to let Britney in on the matter since it was out of his control then she decided to have Ariela killed on her way to the police station to prevent her from exposing her and she staged an accident like she did with your grandparents all with Ethan's help.""But before Ariela died they managed to get her thumb print on the transfer. But unknowingly to them while Ariela was on her way to the police station seeing that her life was in danger she already made an emergency call to her lawyer that if anything should happen to her at all, the properties shou
"No uncle, if you go papa might be mad hug if I go hell surely answer me I'm his angel and mama was his wife so he wouldn't let get suffer so you stay here and take care of my sister and mama till I'm back with the money" Little Britney said to me and I hugged her tightly and sobbed gently"So Ary wasn't bad from the beginning?" I asked Raymond and he looked confused"I mean Britney" I said correcting myself"No, she was a sweet little child." Raymond said and continued talking"Britney did as she said and went to the Cohen mansion to meet with Marc and discuss with him everything happening. Britney was chased out of the mansion by Marc and Amelia like a beggar and she came back to the hospital crying and shattered saying her papa chased her out of his mansion and I couldn't help but pity the little girl.""Britney didn't give up and went back to the mansion the following day to ask her father for help seeing how her mother's health was deteriorating. She met with Amelia Cohen, Amelia
"You won't find anything" A strange voice said and I froze at the spot"Who could it be? I thought Elliot said only Sarah and Britney lived here?" I thought in my head and I turned around to see how it wasIt was a white man around his Sixties he stood wearing a green shirt and a black pants and his hands rested on the long rod in his hands as he stared and I and Elliot "I hope this is good" I said in my head"You know it's wrong to break into someone else's house most especially when the owner is dead right?" The old man said as he walked to a chair and sat down. After sitting down quietly he also signaled us to have a sit. Elliot and I shared a look before finally sitting down quietly on this chair we once stood up from with the old man staring at us"Don't worry I mean no harm,I see you guys are tensed" The old man said an I calmed down a little but I was on the alert"You should be Diana?" He said pointing at me and I was surprised he knew my name"Who could he be?" I wondered st
"Hi my name is Sarah Jordan, This is me and my sister here, Britney say Hi""Hello" Britney said and continued pressing her phone"Well it's just me and my sister here and I'm bored there's nothing else to do I'm just making these video out of boredom""Man what the fuck am I saying I better delete this""Hi it's me again Sarah Jordan I'm sorry I haven't been updating you guys, it's just that I've been going through a lot these days I don't know how to explain. I just found out that my sister is into something really dangerous and I'm trying to talk her out of it but she wouldn't just listen to me. I just hope I'll be able to talk some sense into her""Hi, My life hasn't been really great these days turns out I have a half sister somewhere out there her name is Ariela Cohen and she's the daughter of a billionaire and now my sister is set to destroy their entire family she thinks she's the reason why our mother had died and why our lives is like this. Right now I just hope I'm able to
"What are you doing out here in the cold" Elliot asked giving me his coat"Just thinking about everything" I said and wrapped the coat around my body to calm my freezing body from the snow fall.I couldn't get enough sleep last night, I was thinking about everything that had happened. And it all seemed like a nightfall. I kept rolling up and front but couldn't sleep and as soon as the day breaks, I got out of the car and stood out here in the snowIt felt like I have been living a lie all my life and everything just seemed to be interwoven, I don't know who to trust and when to trust. My life all these years have one way or the other been controlled. I was turned to a video game that can be played anyhow you want and in any direction you desire. It all started with the death of Sarah Jordan and now I'm caught between a web of deceits and facing betrayal from those I once trusted. And now I have no idea about what lies ahead of me and how prepared I am to face it."Let's get back to th