The night was beautiful. The night sky, alive with countless, shining and twirly stars all dancing to the beautiful night atmosphere. The road was almost empty, with only few cars zooming past them, one at a time. Everything else was free, but Robert did not feel same. His heart was heavy and he needed some rest. He looked out through the window admiring the beautiful scenery till his grandfather's voice caught his attention."So I'm not clear on what exactly you were saying, Robert. What happened back there?" Jude sat up in the car and cleared his throat, looking at Robert as he anticipated his explanation. For the few days he had known his grandson, he had come to know the kind of person he was, and was sure that Robert would never intentionally oppress another person for the sake of his just acquired power. Robert was decent and compassionate, that he knew. "Okay, grandfather." Robert sighed as he started. "Remember I told a guard to help you into the car quickly while I get some

Hush now, my child. Do not cry. It'll be fine, I promise." Sophia was now sniffing, trying hard to hold back her tears as she wiped the tears from her face. Richard stood there, still looking without saying anything to either of them. "But dear, I do not understand why you had your clothes off." Roseline furthered, trying to prove to her husband that Sophia was not in the wrong, that she was in fact, right."I did something stupid, mom. And I really do not want to talk about it. Please just get me out of here." Sophia said in response, still seated on the floor. Roseline turned to look at her husband, Richard who gave her an 'i told you so' look. But she didn't say anything, instead she turned away quickly, moving her focus back to her daughter."Okay, my dear. I'll talk to the police officer now. But stop crying, okay? We'll go home now so we can all get some rest." Roseline said as she stood up. Truly, her husband was right. A truth she didn't want to accept still. She hated the fac

He quickly got in the shower to freshen up before heading out. He really did miss Raymond being around, ready to help him with anything he wanted. The house was extremely quiet, with the maids going on with their normal duties, silently. Raymond was really the one who made the house seem alive. Robert hoped earnestly that he was doing just fine at the hospital and felt indebted to him for saving his grandfather's life. He went to see how his grandfather was doing that morning. As he walked down the hallway, he remembered the first day he has stepped foot in the mansion and how Raymond had shown him around gracefully. He could never forget such kind gestures and promised in his heart, to reward him. Soon he was at the door of his Grandfather's room. He knocked once and waited for a response but heard nothing, so he pushed the door slowly open and went in. The room was quiet and neat, serene and peaceful. And right on the bed was Jude. He appeared to be sleeping but Robert's mind, he fe

Mrs Richard was almost unable to sleep that night. Her daughter has asked her to get some rest at home but what she got was the exact opposite of that. She was worried, troubled and could not being herself to close her ears in a peaceful sleep. That morning, she got up extremely early, waking her husband up as well to get ready. And in no time, they left for the station. But things didn't go the way she had planned because when they arrived at the station, there was a little riot outside and that stopped them from bailing their child immediately. When the riot was sorted, Roseline rushed into the building, greeting the officers hurriedly as she walked past them, to go see her daughter."Good morning, my darling." Roseline said eagerly, her voice shaking as she spoke. "You're here so early, mom. Did you even get any sleep?" Roseline asked, noting her mother's large eye bags."Don't worry about me, dear. How are you doing this morning? We're about signing the documents for your bail, a

Raymond, Robert and his grandfather, Jude left the hospital later that day. The doctor had discharged Raymond since he suffered no major injuries. He had sustained only a few scratches and cuts which had been duly tended. And he was significantly better than the day before, almost fine. They were in the car, on their way home. It was getting late, at that point. The sky was transitioning from the dim orange colour that it was, to a light neon colour. Yet, again another beautiful scenery. Robert was very much appreciative of nature and it's aesthetic existence. It made him think of the aesthetics of his being."Once again Raymond, thank you. You don't know how grateful I am to you for what you did for my grandfather. Do well to give me your details when we arrive at the mansion so I can fulfil my promise." Robert said once more, in the car. All the gratitude Raymond was receiving made him feel jumpy because he didn't know how exactly to react to it."You don't have to mention it again,