Zora came downstairs to the living room to inform Angela she was done and she could go take her shower but the living room was empty. She checked the kitchen and it was empty too."Angela!" Zora called out to her as she returned to the living room but she was met with silence. "Angela!" she called out again, this time a bit louder and her gaze fell on the slightly opened balcony door.Zora walked towards the balcony and opened the door. She peeped into the balcony and it was empty. "Angela!" Zora called out Angela's name louder again and her gaze fell on something on the floor close to the railing.Zora entered the balcony and walked towards what she had seen to check what it was. She bent down and realized it was Angela's necklace. She picked it up holding the railing with one hand. She stood up and was about to leave but paused as her eyes caught something. She went back to the railing to look again."OMG! Angela!" Zora cried after looking down from the balcony and seeing Angela on
"What happened to Angela?" Bryce asked and Zora turned to look at who had held her by the arms only to meet the gaze of Bryce.Zora recognized Bryce immediately despite his disguise. She was about to yell at the person who had disrespectfully grabbed her arms but seeing it was Bryce she calmed herself down."She is in the emergency room," Zora replied her face stained with tears."What happened?" Bryce asked. "I am not sure. I went to take a shower and when I returned I couldn't find her anywhere. I later found her lying on the ground motionless," Zora reported."Did she fall or something?" Bryce asked trying to understand what happened exactly."I don't know," Zora said. "We were both inside. I don't even know when she left the room," she added sadly with her head loweredThe doctor exited the emergency room and Zora seeing the doctor walked towards him freeing herself from Bryce's grip.Bryce was processing what Zora had just said when Zora moved. He shifted his gaze in the directi
The officer drew closer and stood next to Elena's body. She was still in the clothes she wore upon leaving the house to find Angelina indicating her body was yet to receive attention from the morgue. There was a clear bullet wound on her forehead. The officer took pictures of that. His gaze shifted to her chest region upon noticing missing buttons and a knife mark at the edge of her jacket which she wore over an inner blouse. The officer, under the watchful gaze of Bryce and Marcus, opened the jacket while wearing gloves. Elena's blouse had multiple knife marks going through it."I would like the postmortem on this body," the officer said to the staff at the morgue. "Mr Moore, my apologies for your loss," the officer said to Bryce. "Who did this to my sister?" Bryce asked the officer through gritted teeth."Mr Moore, please calm yourself. Investigations have started and we will arrest the criminal soon. However, do you have any idea, where Ms Angela Anderson is? I understand you were
Greenwich Village.The Anderson's Home.It was 9 am. Mr Anderson came to the living room, made himself comfortable on the three-in-one sofa and turned on the TV. He browsed through the channels and settled for his favourite sports channel but instead of the sports, there was what appeared to be a kind of service. He turned the volume up to find out what was happening.This is a live coverage of the final farewell for Ms Elena Moore. Well-wishers and sympathizers have already gathered for the burial service. News reaching us has it that the family are on their way to this place as we speak. The whole country has been thrown into a state of mourn since the shocking news of Elena's death was announced. The tragic incident took place a week ago. Ms Elena Moore, the youngest daughter of the Moore Family met her untimely death when she was shot and stabbed multiple times in the chest at 13th Street, in front of Block A. A lady by the name of Angela Anderson was the last person to see Elena
The Moore family arrived at the church. Mr and Mrs Moore stepped out of their car first and walked towards the church ignoring the media who kept asking questions and taking pictures. The guards helped clear the way for them to enter the church. Bryce was next to get down from his car and he was flanked by four bodyguards. The bodyguards stopped the media team from getting close to him as he also made his way towards the church right after his parents. Susan got out of the car and happily enjoyed the media attention despite faking sadness. "Are you Mr Bryce Moore's woman and what can you tell us about his younger sister's untimely demise?" one reporter asked."Yes, I am Mr Moore's fiance," Susan acknowledged in front of the camera. "It is quite unfortunate but the Moore family would not rest until the culprit is arrested and prosecuted for harming Ms Elena," she added making a sad face."Will you do us the honours of letting us know what your name is?" one reporter asked."It seems l
Bryce woke up at dawn, he took a quick shower and dressed up. He grabbed his phone and stepped out of his room. He headed for the staircase and was about to exit the front door when he noticed the light in the living room was on. Knowing everyone was asleep, he curiously made his way into the living room to find out who was there. His eyes scanned the living room which appeared to be empty but his gaze fell on the door to the balcony which was slightly open. He walked towards the balcony and found his mother standing there over the railing with a cloth wrapped around her."Mum!" Bryce called out to her but she seemed to be lost in a deep thought.Bryce got closer to her and tapped her on the shoulder snapping her out of her thinking."Mum, how long have you been standing here? It's only 3 in the morning," Bryce asked."I don't know. I couldn't sleep so I came here for some fresh air," Patricia replied. "And where are you going all dressed up?" she asked after scanning Bryce from head
After a couple of minutes drive Bryce and Marcus arrived at the police station and Bryce went in to speak with the one in charge.Meanwhile, at another location within 13th Street Avenue, Angela and Zora were in a small cabin house downtown. Zora was preparing some breakfast in the kitchen, and Angela was setting the dining area."So you are going back tomorrow," Angela asked as she walked into the kitchen."Yes, I have to go back to work. I took a long leave and it ended this Friday," Zora replied, turning off the fire under the oatmeal she was preparing."I guess I can't return to work now," Angela said sadly."Angela, you saw the news. Everyone sees you as a criminal," Zora said. "Suspect, not a confirmed criminal," Angela said and sat on the kitchen stool. "It feels wrong hiding after Elena was killed right in front of our block," she added. "This rather makes me look guilty," she expressed."Angela, it's not about whether you are guilty or not. Look at your condition," Zora said
The officer after sitting for hours left to get himself a cup of coffee. While the officer was away, the system matched the fingerprint to a man displaying a match percentage of 85% but after a minute the images started moving again. The officer returned to his seat and continued staring at the system screen. The system was finally done and it displayed two images. A man with 100% match and a woman with 100% match. The officer quickly printed out the results and headed for his boss's office. He entered the office after a gentle knock on the door."Sir, the system picked two people from the fingerprints," the officer reported."Let me see," the chief requested and accepted the printout from the officer's hand."Now listen carefully. If you want to keep your job here in this station, you will do exactly what I am going to tell you," the chief said after looking at the printout. "Drop the man and write your report on the woman," he added. "Your mum is still at the hospital and you and I k
"What are you talking about?" Zora tried to play smart."Who is he?" Martin questioned and showed the picture to Zora. Zora stared at the image of Elorm on Martin's screen and gulped. "It's not what you think. He didn't do anything. I was with Angela when he left." Zora tried to shield Elorm and Martin frowned."So why did you lie about it the first time?" Martin asked."He is my friend and he has cancer. He is dying. I didn't want you to add him to your list of suspects. He is a good man," Zora defended."Is he your ex?" Martin asked and Zora lowered her head."Yes," Zora replied in a low tone. "He broke up with me when he found out about his health. He didn't want to drag me into his problems," she added."So you want to go back to him?" Martin asked and Zora raised her head to stare at his face."No," Zora replied with a frown."So why were you kissing him? I saw you twice. Is it part of a healing process?" Martin asked feeling hurt about Zora meeting up with her ex."I didn't ki
Martin stared at her carefully. Zora's heart raced in her chest and Martin picked something staring into her eyes. She appeared to be hiding something."Zora, tell me the truth. I know someone came here. Don't lie to me," Martin said and Zora hardened her heart.She couldn't bring herself to give Elorm away. She was sure Elorm didn't do anything to Angela. If anything, she believed someone may have come in after Elorm left."I was alone with Angela. I left to use the washroom. When I came back, I didn't see anything amiss. I sat down and dosed off. I heard some beeping sound and opened my eyes. I was greeted with the scene of people surrounding Angela's bed," Zora narrated."How long were you in the washroom?" Martin asked."I am not sure but I was there for a while," Zora replied and Martin frowned."What were you doing in the washroom?" Martin asked trying to calculate how long Zora was in the washroom and the possibility of someone entering Angela's ward and exiting without her not
Zora found herself resting her head on Elorms shoulders while they both stared at Angela on the bed. Elorm knew Bryce and Martin were not coming back to the hospital anytime soon because he had someone watching them. He deliberately started caressing Zora's shoulder. Zora was absent-minded so she didn't pay much attention to what Elorm was doing. Elorm checked his time and realized Zora was dosing off. He allowed her to sleep a little. He moved his hand to her chest and gently started caressing her chest and that woke Zora up. "Elorm, no. I am going out with someone," Zora said and sat up."Zora, I never got the chance to touch you. I love you and you know it. I am not going to do anything but please give me the chance to know what it feels like to touch your body. I promise you, I am not crossing any boundaries," Elorm pleaded. "Plus, it will help you forget the pain you are feeling now for a couple of minutes. Knowing someone loves and cares about you deeply to the extent of sacri
Zora slowly stepped toward Angela's bed, her face contoured into sadness, and tears filled her eyes. Bryce stared at her across the room, nursing his sadness."Angela," Zora finally spoke, her voice filled with pain and a cry held back. "Who did this to you?" she asked as if Angela could reply.She dropped to the level of the bed and held Angela's hand. Tears quickly rolled down her face as she stared at her only friend's face. Bryce stared at the two and realized he couldn't take it anymore. He stood up and walked to the bed."I know who did it, and I will deal with the person. Please stay with her. I will be back," Bryce said to Zora, standing at the foot of the bed.He walked towards the exit without waiting for a reply. Outside, in the hallway, Bryce saw Martin standing just a distance away from the entrance."Come with me. I know who did this," Bryce said to Martin. "We are going to dig him out of whatever hole he is hiding in," he said and Martin nodded.The two started walking
Bryce stared at the information on his phone screen. He was not surprised by what Ivan did, as he knew him to have such a character. With money and power, he had just upgraded his bullying skills. Bryce sat down in deep thought. Back in school, he never liked Ivan but never engaged him anyway. The day he decided to confront Ivan for beating up a student who came from a poor family, he never came to school and Bryce never saw or heard of him again to date. He was sure Ivan was affecting him because he put his mother, Matilda in prison. "Ivan, I am coming for you," Bryce said, his gaze falling on Angela. He remembered their son, who never got the chance to see the world.Back at another location, Ivan was still with Eduardo, planning how to finally take Bryce out."That bastard is still breathing. How is he escaping?" Ivan thought pacing up and down the balcony."He has guards," Eduardo pointed out. "Again, this is Bryce we are talking about. He is stupid. He has his ways of getting in
Bryce dropped into the chair and the doctor got closer to ensure he was okay."Mr Moore, are you alright?" the doctor asked, pulled his stethoscope from around his neck and quickly started checking on Bryce. Bryce just sat there lost for a while before his gaze focused on the doctor."Mr. Moore," the doctor called out, and Bryce stared at him. "Can you hear me?" the doctor asked, moving a finger in front of Bryce's face."Please look after my wife for me," Bryce said and stood up."Mr. Moore," the doctor called after him, but Bryce ignored him and took long strides towards the exit.Bryce pulled his phone out and called Martin. "Martin, bring the car around and pick me up," Bryce said sounding very cold."Yes, boss," Martin replied and Bryce waited for Martin in front of the hospital. The Range Rover arrived and Bryce got inside. Martin was surprised to see Bryce with a bandage around the shoulder."Sir, what happened?" Martin asked with a surprised look plastered on his face."The
Martin grabbed the other car keys and left the apartment to meet up with the guard to see what was happening. At another location, Eduardo sat with a 26-year-old man. A phone was on the table, and it began to ring. The young man's gaze shifted to the phone, and he placed his foot down, leaned forward, and picked it up."Speak?" he said as he held the phone to his ears crossing his legs again.A smile crept up on his face and he dropped the phone on the table in front of them. He shifted his gaze to the cold Eduardo."They are going to complete the work," said the young man who goes by the name Ivan. "Great," Eduardo acknowledged."How do we get my mum out of prison?" Ivan asked."Once we take Angela and Bryce out, that will be easy to do. Everything that was once Bryce's would now belong to us. With such wealth, power is the benefit you receive," Eduardo replied and took a long drag from his cigarette. "So are you ready to take up the position as the new Don? You will lead this mafi
Meanwhile, at a rooftop restaurant, Angela and Bryce were having a nice time enjoying the night view unaware they were being watched. "It's getting late, we need to go back home so you can rest," Bryce said hugging Angela from behind.Angela turned around and faced him. She rested her hands on his chest and stared into his eyes."I love you," Angela confessed and briefly shifted her gaze to the ring on her finger before returning to Bryce's face.Bryce lowered his head and kissed her. "I love you more. I will protect you for the rest of my life," Bryce whispered on her lips."Thank you, my love. I will love you forever," Angela replied and kissed him.They stood there and kissed for a while under the moonlight before returning to their table. Angela picked up her bag and Bryce wrapped his hand around her. The two headed for the exit.They descended the staircase and exited the restaurant. The guards they had come with quickly looked alive as they saw Bryce and Angela walking towards
"I am sorry. I was just over-excited," Elorm apologized smiling inwardly."This will be a perfect distraction," he thought. "Please, don't do that again," Zora said sternly and looked around.She was glad Martin and Bryce were nowhere in sight. She shifted her gaze back to Elorm. "I am sure you only came here to confirm if you could work here," Zora said and Elorm nodded with a smile. "Okay, I think you should leave then. I have some work to do," she added and walked away.Elorm watched her walk away towards the elevator. She entered and the elevator door closed. Elorm smiled and walked away from where he stood. He headed for the exit and was soon out of the company premises. He got into his car and pulled his phone out."Everything is in place. I will start work on Monday. I created a distraction. Martin is in love with Zora and he saw me kissing Zora twice. On each occasion, he walked away quickly," Elorm said."The distraction would be for him to engage in a romance with Zora. Th