Raven looked carefully at herself in the mirror. She didn’t sleep a wink last night. Once she managed to get Billy into bed with the help of the intruder, his words keeps ringing in her mind.“What did he mean by asking, what had happened to me?” she asked her reflection. The only answer was her expression of confusion. Her heart beating fast as she decide to face the day. She enters the kitchen starting the day in the house McAllen.“Morning Raven,” He enters the kitchen with a throbbing headache, freshly showered catching sight of her, and the object to most of his thoughts. She is fully dressed, a shame since still remembering how she felt beneath his touch. He is rather surprise that he has fallen asleep so easily. He was just confused about the headache. He felt the nob behind his head.“How do you feel?” she asked softly ignoring his usual look of hope.“Hurting, but I don’t understand why.” He reached for the mug of coffee taking his first sip.“When I let you in last night, Bi
The taxi drive into the alley. He received a quick urgent call from his occasional girlfriend. It’s rare but when she need help, he like to react fast. He like to be her hero, not that she needed it. He parked his vehicle now just waiting. He stuck his hand into his pocket and removed the ring. He had instantly recognized it when that ex footballer climbed into his taxi.“Why did you lose this ring, Boss?” he looked at the signet ring. The inscription had confirm to who it belonged. “I have been searching for you.” He took a deep breath putting the ring back in his pocket for safe keeping. He looked up when he heard the backdoor to devil’s nest opening. He watched the bouncer throw out someone.“What happened there?” he looked closely but wait in his vehicle. After a couple of minutes he slowly climbed out. Looking around as he slowly walked closer. He wasn’t in the mood for fighting.“What the fuck,” he quickly realized the woman was unconscious. He noticed the thin line of blood str
Raven slowly enters the kitchen. She looked look pale and red-eyed from troubled sleeps and haunting past. She accepted a cup of bitter black coffee from Billy who looked very concerned.“What time is it?” She sits down beside the table feeling shaky and guilty.“It is just past three. What happened yesterday?”“I am not sure. How did you know I was at the hospital?”“I received a call. The nurse told me you handed her the information.”“Strange. I don’t remember. Thanks for paying my bill.”“I didn’t Raven. It was the taxi driver.” Billy looked puzzled also watching her. He senses a difference in her but not sure if it was his imagination.“What do you mean? What taxi driver?”“The man who apparently found you beaten in an alley. What were you doing there Raven?”“I don’t know.” She looked worried. “I don’t remember yesterday.”Grant Wilson stood across the street taking several photos worried about this development. He is glad he is alone today. Eliza Markovich has skipped surveilla
“You are being lied to,” said the unfamiliar voice on the line.“Who is this?”“It doesn’t matter. I am curious though as to how long you are going to allow them to play you the fool.”Raven wanted to cut the call but there was such sincerity in the voice that she found herself listening for the last couple of minutes.“I really don’t understand what you are talking about.”“What do you know about Billy McAllen?”“He is a friend. I trust him.” She frowns hearing the own uncertainty in her voice.“Ever heard the phrase about keeping your enemies very closed to you.”“What are you saying? Billy and I are not enemies.” Raven start to circle the bedroom. Since that man attacked her, she has been staying house-bound. In truth she has been avoiding everyone.“They will be making their presence known. Play their games but keep your eyes open. Do you even remember, you had kids?” the line went dead.“What?” Raven asked shocked. It took a couple of seconds before she realized the phone was dea
"What's with birds?" Denver keeps looking at them circling just ahead of him. He found them intriguing but somehow instinctively following them.He has been wondering around aimlessly; completely unsure where he should go. "Could you buy me something to eat?" he asked standing in front of a window where fast food was being sold."Get lost dude. Your presence is chasing my customers away." the guy was clearly furious."Please..."he begged."I am not telling you again."Denver looked at him then at the birds shaking his head. He slowly start to move away going down the street. He found a bench to sit down on.The ringing of the doorbell made Raven carefully put the phone down. She was openly puzzled. She slowly walked to the hall watching as Billy has let the people inside."We are looking for Raven?""Annie...""We need to talk." Annie marched towards her pulling her by the arm towards the swimming pool."What happened?" Raven pulled her arm free before crossing it across her chest."
"Denver Ricardo?"The police officer stood in front of him. He just looked at the man not really understanding him. He understand in a way that was apparently his name but in his mind it doesn't ring a bell."You understand what I am saying?""Not really." Denver looked at his dirty hands then at the man in front of him."Are you hurt sir?""Not that I am aware of. ""You don't seem to recognize your name sir?""It seems that way. Do you mind if I go now?"The police man looked hard at him then at Cleo the store manager. "Are you sure about him?""I am. His name is Denver Ricardo. I don't know what happened but I found him sitting on a bench.""I should go back." Denver looked at himself feeling ashamed of his appearance."Where do you want to go? I will take you.""No thanks." Denver step outside. The sun blinded him a moment. When his eyes focused again he looked at a big man watching him."My goodness son. Where have you been?""Do I know you?" "Coach Jerry from the team of Ricard
"Do I know her?" Denver keeps rubbing across his face. This not knowing is driving him crazy."What do you remember?" Captain Brenda looked very concern. This might create problems no one is foreseeing."Not just flashes I don't understand. You said her name like I should know her." he looked into her face hopeful." The woman is dead sir.""What do you mean?" Denver stood and start circling the office space. "What happened? Was I involved?""From what I know you were involved with her. The records said it was a bad break." she watch him carefully."What do you mean? Did I hurt her?""Not as far as I know. The woman went through shit. But in the end it killed her. She died in your presence. You arranged for her funeral.""Didn't she had family?""The parents distance them from her. They didn't approve her choices.""I see. Am I guilty of anything?""No sir.""Oh. You seem to know who I am.""We had our little encounters. Especially where Lisa Klein were concern. But in the end the tru
"I am not looking for trouble sir." Denver holds up his hands."What are you doing here? I told you this is private property."Greg stood beside Denver. His face was furious looking at the gun man. "Who sold this house to you?""What business is it to you?" the man uncork his weapon."This is the owner. Now I am asking again, who sold you the house?" Greg opt for his own attitude."Vincent Saint-Claire. He told me the owner was dead and the house was for sale. I am telling you right now I am not leaving. This is my home now."Denver wordlessly climbed in the back of the taxi. He looked back towards the house that was in reality now a forgotten place."Why didn't you challenged that fool sir?" Greg was puzzled and annoyed."How do I claim a place I don't remember Greg?""We should find something that would trigger your memory." he start his vehicle.Raven slowly follows the man that stay just ahead of her. She keeps looking back the way she just came having the odd notion something was