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2024-10-27 16:27:22The day could not just get any longer and it seems like forever already cause I'm dying to get out of this horrible place as soon as I can. Finally the closing alarm rang as I attended to the last customer In Front of me and bursted out of the restaurant without looking back. I didn't even bother to say goodbye to Kira. I guess I will make up for that tomorrow morning. And as usual I started walking down the street back to my house. As I was going, all I could think of was what my boss said to me, and I just couldn't get them out of my head. I mean those words hurt like shit and if my mother hadn't died things wouldn't have been like this at least not this worse and a lil bit better. Then I decided to listen to some music in order to get those scenarios out of my head. I plugged in my earphone, scrolled down on my phone to find a song to listen to and I decided to play "A million dreams" by Hugh Jackman and i was singing along as i listened to the music
" I close my eyes and I can see The world that's waiting up for me That I call my own Through the dark, through the door Through where no one's been before But it feels like home They can say, they can say it all sounds crazy... They can say, they can say I've lost my mind I don't care, I don't care, so call me crazy.." As I continued singing and was like 2 miles away from my house I heard a sudden tap on my shoulder, i paused the song and looked back to see who it was and lo and behold, what appeared in front of me is a guy with a dazzling dark hair coiffed to perfection, his eyes had the same startling clarity as a mountain stream and the lineaments of his face were in perfect proportion to each other. He seemed molded from a different cast as he had a gendered look uncommon to most people. Lacquered and enameled by the sun, he radiated energy and vigor. His mountain peak cheekbones appeared chiseled into shape by a master craftsman. They were of such sharp contours, it looked as if they were sculpted and paired to perfection. With eyes as bright and spellbinding as lode stars, they bewitched all those who fell under his steady gaze. They were a-sparkle with mirth and shone like two eternity-blue jewels enwrought in snow. "Hi," he said, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Oh yeah Hi" I said in return. "Hi my name is Eliot Gonzales" wait! I hushed him, and stared at him for a while "Why do you look familiar?" I asked rhetorically "And Elliot, that rings a bells" I kept wondering why that name is familiar and it hit me"Eliot Gonzales" "Did you just say your name is Elliot Gonzales" I asked "Yeah, and if you'd let me finish then you can get to know me more" he said "Eliot Gonzales! Eliot Gonzales, yesss now I know why you look familiar, you are the guy that anchor's the show "The Act of Justice" every morning on Just Tv right?"" "Yup that's right" he replied "Yess, I knew I couldn't be mistaken" "I guess I don't need to introduce myself to you again right?" He said with a chuckle. Yeah right I replied grinning. You know, every morning I used to sneak into my Ary's room just to see your morning show. What got me was the fact that there's actually someone out there who really cares. I mean you don't think about the fact that they can come after you to get you killed or something... I said chuckling "Actually I do, I just don't show it" Elliot said while chuckling "Either way you know what I mean right?" I asked "Yeah sure I got you," Elliot replied. "It's nice to meet you sir" I said with a smile "My pleasure" He replied "I see you are one kind of person that would be interested in my line of work with your enthusiasm and passion... it's nice, keep it up " he said with a thumb up "Oh I'm sorry, it's just that i kinda blabber a lot really.. and that's really nice of you sir to think about in that direction I really do appreciate" I said "Oh no no actually it's cool I actually enjoyed the conversation it's just that I'm only trying my best to get Justice for the less privileged that got cheated and are still getting cheated and yeah I know how that feels" he replied "Thank you sir it's just that I get shouted on whenever I say too much so I'm just tryna be careful and wanted make sure I'm not upsetting you or something" i said "Errrmm, first, can you do me a favor," he asked "Yeah sure as long as it is within my power I'm up for the task" I said jokingly and demonstrated as I raised of my arms to show my tiny muscles "Oh, it's nothing much actually" he said with a smile "It's just that, errrmm can you please stop using "sir" for me?" He said "Oh okay " I said with a smile "Well I'm just trying to be respectful you know" "Oh please, I'm just like maybe three years older than you and whenever people uses "sir" for me it makes me feel old so please stop" "You can just call me Elliot, I think I'd do with that" "Okay then Elliot it is " I said smiling "Ok so that about that, secondly, when I said keep it up earlier, I didn't actually mean keep it up, keep it up" he said with an air quote "Oh so what do you mean then" "Ok so here's the thing, if you're going to keep it up" he said air quoting again "You're gonna have to do it on a low key and if you wanna go big, you really need to have a big backup, you understand what I mean?" "Ohh, yeah sure I understand and anyways, I don't think I wanna go into that" I said shredding "Will remind you, you said so don't worry" he said with a smile. "Speaking of which what is a big man like you doing here at Hawthorne of all places" I asked "I once lived here actually" "Oh really" "Yeah, but it's been a long time.Related chapters
Threads of Betrayal 5
So, I sort of come here often, sometimes I'd stop by at a restaurant or a coffee shop. I actually like the stuffs around here sooo, or probably because I'm used to this place I guess" "Oh that's nice" "Yeah tanks, but that's not really what brought me here actually" "Oh" "Ok so, I'm currently working on a recent project right now and which of course is supposed to be top secret" he said with a serious look "Don't worry my lips are sealed" I said using my hand to draw an invisible zip sign in my mouth in demonstration "Lol, well, so I'm here to make some research and hopefully it would be worth it, cause it is a huge risk I'm taking here" "That's the main reason why I'm here, to do some investigation and all, but I just hope my best is actually enough," Elliot said and sighed. "Oh don't beat yourself to it, at least you're trying your best, you're not just sitting there and watching all this happen.. It's cool" Diana said, chuckling. "Well if I don't lose count you've complime
Last Updated : 2024-10-27Threads of Betrayal 6. The Introduction
"Woww...what did you say you were studying again? Cause I didn't understand a single thing you just said right now" he said smiling "I stopped schooling as soon as I was done in High school," I said with so much sadness. Because one thing I've always loved was schooling, but I guess that ain't for me, at least not after what happened with my parents. "Oh, I didn't mean to say that, actually..." He tried to explain himself "It's fine, I understand," I said, wearing a smile so he wouldn't think much about it. "Okay, let's go start this car and see what you did whether it's gonna work or not" "It's so going to work, I trust what I did," I said smiling "Well, we are about to find that out now," Elliot said. He opened the door of his white SUV, with a little touch of black, just not to make it purely white, I guess, because I didn't see the need for them to add the black colour. He pressed the start button and guess what? It worked "Well, looks like someone did a great
Last Updated : 2024-11-23Threads of Betrayal 7. My Room
Elliot is a twenty-three-year-old with dark, straight hair; he's about 6 '2 feet tall with a huge masculine body. He has a somewhat oval face with a cute well of dimples sitting comfortably on his two-minute; his dimple shows t, he exclaimed, but there wasn't to his smile. His grey eyes had the bluish hue of sunlight upon the slate, with a hue so softly grey that they could have been pencil drawn. They had that look of birds flying on sunlit days, the shine and quick movement, yet relaxed, purposeful, and at ease. Every morning, he anchors the morning television show "The Act of Justice", where he talks about low-class people, how they have been cheated most of the time, and the need for the government to come to their rescue. He talks about how young girls are raped and murdered if they try to raise their voices. He recently did his research on a girl who was raped to death by a certain gang which is still unknown to the public, but he didn't say much about it, I guess maybe they
Last Updated : 2024-11-23Threads of Betrayal 8. The strange name
The stairs groaned as I descended on them and I started to feel my heart beat fast. I saw Ary in the living room and a mouthed out a "good morning" as i gave her a quick wave and got out of the house "At least have your breakfast before leaving" I heard her say in a loud voice. I hurried back quickly to the house, picked up my sandwich as usual and took to my heels...was about to leave but went back inside to thank Ary. "Well, thanks for not using all the water up this time," I said giving her a weird look "You are most welcome" she said whichever I knew she didn't mean "Oh please" Once out, I couldn't wait to sneak on a bus, so I stopped a passing bus and hopped on, and luckily for m,e, I was just in time. I entered the restaurant and went straight to my section to put on an apron and resume duty. As I was wearing my apron, I heard Kira's voice behind me "And guess who came early to work today, the one and only Diana Roberts" she said laughing out loud "Hey it's not li
Last Updated : 2024-11-23Threads of Betrayal 9. The Visit (Elliot)
"Sir, " I called out to him so I wouldn't miss him before he left the restaurant. "Sir" I called out to him again like three times before he looked back and it was then I knew I wasn't overthinking he looked familiar but I just couldn't pinpoint when and where I saw him "Yes?" He said snapping me out "Yeah, errmm you look familiar... "Pardon" he said making me realize I'd been thinking out loud "Oh I'm sorry, your wallet sir, I mean your wallet fell sir" "Oh Thanks," he said as he collected the wallet from me and walked out like he was avoiding me or something "There's something off with this man" "I know, right?" I heard a familiar voice from behind me, and I looked back to see who it was. "Oh hey, what up" I greeted "What are you doing here" he asked as he stretched his hands out for a hug "Oh" I murmured and I gave him a hug "I don't know what you are talking about, I saw you from where I was sitting and I came closer to see if it was you and I heard you thin
Last Updated : 2024-11-23Threads of Betrayal 10. The Assignment
"Hey Kira, what's up? All good?" I asked "Yeah sure, don't you think we should start going already i mean it's past 4 already and I'm thinking we should start going or what do you think, and please don't tell me you're waiting till closing before we move" "Very funny Kira, you talking as if this is my first time here or maybe I don't know our boss," I said chuckling "Good thing you know girl" she replied rolling her eyeballs "For your kind information," I continued as I stared at her "I wasn't gonna wait till closing i was just going to wait for five to hit before we move but since you moved the motion I bet we should hit the road now" I said "Or do you still have anything to do?" "If I wasn't free would I be here, of course not, let's get going already would ya" "Well I'm not in your section so you don't expect me to know whether you are free or not, I'm just being nice that's why I'm asking anyways not like I care," I said as we started walking towards the closet to change t
Last Updated : 2024-11-23Threads of Betrayal 11. My Alarm
Alarm sucks And I mean they suck. Why? Because they wake you up, especially when you don't want to be woken up. The loud, incessant wail of my alarm pierced through the silence, jolting me awake. The shrill sound echoed off the walls, sending waves of panic throughout my body. Its urgency demanded attention, sounding like a warning of impending danger. The blaring noise continued relentlessly, like a persistent presence that refused to be ignored. Its piercing intensity would not rest until its purpose was fulfilled. I groaned, blindly at my bedside table, trying to locate my stupid alarm clock, so I could throw it into the burning pits of Hell. Turns out Ary decided to buy me an Alarm since I'm not a morning person and I've been going late to work that day so to avoid getting fired she bought me an alarm. Even though the alarm is old because she couldn't afford a new one of course... Its tick-tock sound was rhythmic, almost soothing, as it kept time with the steady
Last Updated : 2024-11-23Threads of Betrayal 12. Ember
The morning activity in Ember is always infused with an air of anticipation and preparation as the staff gears up for a busy day of serving patrons. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon fills the air, lending a warm and inviting ambience. The staff, dressed in crisp uniforms, move around with a sense of purpose, readying tables, countertops, and chairs for customers. Chefs bustle in the kitchen, preparing ingredients for the day's menu items, and ensuring that everything is in place for a successful service. The sound of clinking cutlery and low murmurs of conversation from early diners add to the bustle and energy of the morning. I made my way to the closet to change into my work outfit. Kyle is already at the reception managing the wait list and directing guests to their tables. Using that as an excuse I walk towards the kitchen section to see how Kira is doing. As I opened the door, I dived into an aroma of delicious dishes mingling together, tantalizing my senses a
Last Updated : 2024-11-23
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Threads of Betrayal 50. Cranky Boss
Bianca and Kira"Annoying brat," Kira said'C'mon Kira stop it now' Bianca told her"Yeah whatever""And by the way where do you guys work" Bianca asked"Not really somewhere big and it is not small either it's you know there""So where exactly" Bianca asked"Some restaurants like I don't know maybe three or four miles from here" Kira replied"And do they pay you guys well I mean well as in enough for your upkeep" Bianca asked"Yeah not really that much but at least it is better than none" Kira answered"Hmm and your boss is not that cranky cuz I know some boss can be crazy sometimes" She asked laughing a lil"Cranky cranky is an understatement that man or guy or whatever he is he is a wizard trust me" Kira also said laughing"I see it's a "he," She said nodding"Yup""And he is a wizard," Bianca said"Yeah not like a wizard I was just you know trying to qualify his attitude and all" Kira replied"Yes, I understand," Bianca said laughing "I just wish it is not all bosses that is ours
Threads of Betrayal 49. Pancakes
"Errm yeah," Kira said"No that's not possible we don't have any of this stuff in here well except for flour Ary always made sure we don't run out of any very important," I said"You mean all these things?" Bianca said opening a freezer that was locked behind a door that I'm sure I've never seen in my whole life I've been with Ary and my mouth opened wide in surprise"I can't believe Ary has all this in the house while I starve most of the time and eat sandwiches like there's no tomorrow or probably some stolen foods I got from the restaurant while we have good stuffs in the house" I said in my mind"But where did she get all of these good foods from? Did she rob a supermarket? I said in my mind""And what if I told you guys I never saw all these since I've been living here?" I said still staring at the fridge"What?" I hear Bianca say"Yup," I said and closed back the fridge"So you mean you don't know all these things exist in your kitchen?" Bianca asked"You don't wanna know" I sai
Threads of Betrayal 48. All these in our kitchen
"I'll be patiently waiting for ma'am and you can as well break the door too since that's your plan" she shouted so I could hear her but I ignored I entered the bathroom and turned on the shower to see if I was good to go but there was no water again, sighing I went to the backyard and fetch myself some water shortly after I entered the room and placed the water in the bathroom I left the bathroom and entered my room to get undressed"Man it's so hard pouring water on one's body these days," I said and scratched my head, after some seconds of thinking I opened my wardrobe to pick another towel to tie thankfully I had an extra I could use if not I would have to come out dripping with water from the bathroom I decided to play some songs before I entered the bathroom since it's been a while I heard some so I decided to play Girl in the mirror by Bebe Rexha"Good," I said and tapped on the song 🎵🎶 "I'm tired of my thoughts They weigh me down, feels like I'm drowning I'm tired of my f
Threads of Betrayal 47. Bianca is staying
"Diana where are you" I hear Bianca call out to me and I hurriedly closed the wooden cover and went outside to meet her"Hey Bianca what's up," I said and she turned to face me"Oh yeah where were you been looking for ya" she said"Still in the house all good?" I asked"Yeah just curious since I couldn't find you anything much" She said and we sat down"Yeah being wanting to ask hole you're good staying here I mean you know my life hasn't always been like this so if you're not comfortable with anything you can tell me I'll try my best to make it happen," I said to her"Are you kidding Diana it's cool here yeah it's not all fancy and all the expensive stuffs are not here for you, not the house nor the expensive stuffs and I know it's all for a small period of time it will all get better soon I know it?" Bianca said holding my shoulder and giving me a reassuring smile "Aww thanks, Bianca," I said and smiled at her then pulled her into a hug to hide my teary eyes "It's okay Diana every
Threads of Betrayal 46. I entered Ary's room
Diana POV"Geez" I can't believe I almost injured myself with the door. Thank goodness she didn't see that after I left the room I went straight to the living room and sat down for a minute. Shortly after I decided to go check up on Ary in her room and maybe tell her about what happened yesterday depending on the situation I met her in"Oh God, I still feel sleepy; I don't know why Kira woke me up," I said and walked sluggishly to her room. "Knock knock" I knocked on her door yawning but there was no reply"Maybe she's still sleeping" I concluded and left the door"Wait a minute, didn't Bianca say it was afternoon already? It's not possible she's still sleeping" I said and turned back to her room"No no wait, what is she's sleeping I might end up disturbing her sleep and she's not going to spare me if I did" I said and turned back again fearing her scolding"Just a check won't hurt not that I'm going to make any noise or anything," I said to myself and then summoned the courage to wa
Threads of Betrayal 45. Kira
Kira POV"Are you awake yet?" I asked Bianca who seemed to be half awake but I didn't get a response"I guess not," I said sighing I kept looking up with my hands folded to the back of my head staring at the ceilings "I'm awake" I hear Bianca say tiredly"Argh Finally someone is awake you guys were sleeping like you're not going to wake up again " I lamented out of anger"We were just really tired Kira, but how come you are awake so early in the morning?" Bianca asked rubbing her eyes with the back of her palm like she still wanted to go back to sleep only if she knew what the time says"Early, you say. Do you know what the time is? But I guess not" I asked"10 o'clock maybe?" She asked"Oh you wish it's fucking twelve already" I said rolling my eyes"Oh my goodness, I can't believe I slept that long and I haven't eaten," She said and held her grumbling tummy"We slept late so that's worth the sleep," I told her"Since when have you been awake?" She asked"I don't know, eleven, maybe
Threads of Betrayal 44. Mysterious release from jail
"What?" I said "fuck I wasn't expecting that," I said in my mind"Yeah we didn't do anything" Elliot said in our defense"You tell that when we get to our office," He said and took us to the car we tried explaining to him that we didn't do anything but he wasn't listening looks like it was a bad day for him and it Elliot's involvement wasn't helping looks like he was already on their bad side so it made things a lil bit worse. And that was how we ended up at the police station"Whoa," Kira said"Good thing it's all settled now," Bianca said"Yup glad it did" I said"But how did Ary's purse end up with her?" Bianca asked"That's what I don't understand," I said"But Ary said her purse was stolen," Kira said"But she doesn't look like someone from the street," I said"Or maybe she's a godmother or what else will she be doing with a stolen purse"Kira said"She might be the one that stole it and ended up in some bad stuffs that led to her death since Ary didn't really see who stole it we
Threads of Betrayal 43. Bursted
"What do you mean that's Ari's name" He also asked surprised"Yeah Ary Ariah," I said"But this doesn't make sense," I said"Yeah, but the cop did say they found two ID cards in the purse, though, so we don't know who is who", he said while I just nodded and continued searching this time thoroughly for more reasons why I needed to find some information about the body. After some moments I found a file which I guess belonged to the case so I dusted it and brought it out"I think I found something," I said and placed the file on a table I brought out the papers and checked out what was insideFace Identified: Sarah JordanMarital status: unknownFather: unknownMother: unknownSiblings: 1Husband: Not marriedChildren: nillHeight: 5'6Death type: Homicide"Come take a look at this El" I called out to him"What's that" he said and came over to where I was and also read through the file"Looks like they found out who she was already but how could they have found out so much information s
Threads of Betrayal 42. Ary lost her purse
"Did you say one of you was arrested?" She said again and I was shocked to see her "thought she went to sleep already," I said in my mind because I wasn't planning to tell her anything"No none of us got arrested we were just talking about the movie we saw on her way back" Kira lied"You guys went out to see a movie?" She asked surprised"Yeah Bianca's treat" She lied again"Yup it's my treat" Bianca said shooting daggers through her eyes at Kira"Oh, that's nice. I see you guys are enjoying yourself; just be careful out there," she said. "Yes ma'am" Bianca replied"I thought you already went to bed," I said to her and as well finishing up the dishes"Yeah came out cause I needed water" she said showing me the glass of water she had in her hand and then gulping it down her throat"I was about to drink when I heard something about jail stuff so I was scared," She said"Oh," I said and chuckled"Well I'm done here too," I said signalling to the girls to let go back to my room"Oh good
