As Emily and Jack left the mall, they found themselves on their way back to the house in silence as Emily kept to herself and wouldn't stop thinking about what had happened a few minutes ago. It is not like Jack and Emily talk whenever they are around each other, they still make little noises but it was more awkward than before.As much as she tried to take her mind off it, she just couldn't get it all… she couldn't stop it from rushing around. Her thought gets going back to it, all her other thoughts seemed blocked by something so she could only focus on what had happened with Stephanie.Far off, away on the other side, a figure… a shadowy figure found itself on a wide trail branching off from the main road. The path meandered through a serene landscape, trees and bushes were positioned on each side of the path. The ambient sounds of nature replaced the hustle and bustle of the city.Gradually, the trail narrowed, leading them deeper into the peaceful surroundings. The patterned rhyt

The car smoothly rumbled as it made its way along the familiar route, the engine humming rhythmically was calm as it filled the space between Jack the driver and Emily, the back passenger. Emily watched through the window as everyone went about their day with a smile and freedom or maybe not, as the car sped down the road. Who knows if they were truly smiling and free like they seem to be now!They continued down the road which seemed busy, it wasn't supposed to be this busy at this time of the day as everyone ought to be in school, at work, at home and all that. But this city isn't predictable, Emily who was lost in her thoughts but slowly got back as something crossed her mind. She suddenly broke the awkward calm silence in the car.“Jack, can you please stop the car? I need to branch off somewhere. There is a particular place I need to visit right now,” she said to him with a matter of urgency.Jack, puzzled and unsure of what to make about this abrupt request, turned to look at her

Emily approached the magnificent estate where Leonard resided, how beautiful it was, evident in the architectural detail of the house. The entrance showcased a porch adorned with an array of exquisite flower vases, each housing beautiful colorful flowers that added a touch of elegance to the house. From the porch to the sides of the house were beautiful ornamental plants.A particularly beautiful vase near the entrance held a secret, the spare key to Leonard's house hidden behind its petals, which had been deliberately hidden by Emily. Emily carefully retrieved the key, its presence breaking a glimmer of hope amidst the uncertainty that seemed to keep itself within her as she walked about the house.The front door swung open, revealing the richness within the estate. The living room, adorned with plush furnishings and intricate decor, bore the mark of affluence. However, a subtle layer of dust and an air of lifelessness was evidence in the absence of recent activity.Emily stepped furt

He stared at his phone as it beeped, showing a message had entered into his phone. The knocking on the door distracted him for a while as he turned sharply to the sound but sluggishly walking towards the door. He rubbed his eyes open before opening the door to see the pizza guy.“Why are you just here?” He asked with a groan in his voice.“Sorry, I couldn't easily get the way to this place,” the young man said with a little fear as regards Jack's facial expression.“Just drop it and get off!” He snapped.The pizza guy stretched the pizza box and a paper bag containing a pet drink and some chicken nuggets to Jack who snatched it from him aggressively. He watched as the guy ran off on his lawn, hissing loudly, he slammed the door and clocked.With the pizza box in his hand and the paper bag in the other hand, he managed to get into the car.The wheels of Jack's car hummed beneath the road as he navigated the familiar route back to Peterson's villa. Martha, standing by the gate outside, o

The aroma of a freshly prepared meal danced through the air as Martha skillfully transformed some of the groceries brought earlier in the day into a delicious feast.Aware of Emily's likely hunger, she only knew Emily ate in the morning and the day was far spent so she decided to take extra care, infusing each dish with warmth and comfort. She made sure she prepared the meals herself while Clara and her colleague watched her with their hands under their chin. Clara was much interested in learning whatever Martha was making and promised to leave once she had learnt what Martha was making.Martha walked out of the kitchen as she was making final touches to her food, she met Emily in the lobby and decided to have a chat with her.“My lady, I know I am not giving… or in the position to have this discussion with you but I would like to know why you decided to send Clara to be cleaning the apartment. She's so much interested in cooking and you can see it in her eyes,” she explained passiona