Cathy Cole looked at her most favorite photo she shared with her father. She kissed it before carefully putting it down. She carefully slipped from the Mansion without anything with her. The servants has to think she simply went for a walk.“Sorry daddy but this one time I am going to follow my heart.”The house and garden covered in shadowy darkness. The roaring of a motorcycle ended in front of the main door. The silent Cathy stands in front of the upstairs window looking down into the garden but especially at the rider climbing from the motorcycle.Once the mistress of the house vanishes from sight, Cathy turn away from the window, steps out of her clothes, pull on her bathrobe before she quietly open her bedroom door. She walks down the hall towards the only bathroom in this roomy two storey house. Since living here not once did she glimpse the mistress. She knew this was part of their silent agreement while making their final decision about the future.Nevertheless her privacy is
“Joslin, wait.”She turned, facing him. It felt as though she was on the edge of a cliff, about to be pushed.“We could have our past again. Give it a chance, Joslin. We were happy once. We could have it all again.” He reached for her hand. The wedding rings burned his finger.Joslin disentangled her hand from his. She moved bodily a little further away from him, never questioning her behavior but trusting her instinct.“No, we cannot, David.”She turned away, wanting to go back into the house, but David pulled her back roughly against himself; instant, unconcealed anger turning his face red.“You left me with no explanation. Why, Tessa?” he demanded, with growing aggression. It seems as if he cannot control himself now.“You know why. You gave me the reason. Besides, it was time that we separated anyway. In the long run, things would not have worked between us.”“That was your decision, Joslin. Not mine.” He started shaking her.“Let me go, David.” She knows only a call or scream fro
“Daniel Ricardo…why did you come to me in this manner?” Eliza Markovich carefully placed her pistol on the table between them. She knows she was being foolish but this was an action of trust. She is curious about the man.“I have a question I have been wondering for years. I just tried to kill Cathy and my daughter. The rage just suddenly burst from me.”“What makes you think I have the answer?” she narrows her eyes. Her past…Maybe…“Your obsession with her. Talk to me. You can kill me if you want but I want to understand. Who was Cathy Cole to you?”“Yes Daniel…who was she? What price did she made me pay in the end ... I trust my instinct. It is an intricate part of me. I can feel it like an invisible cloth hanging onto my skin, crawling beneath the texture, alerting me to something just not right. However, I didn’t listen…”Daniel sit down across from her.“Want something to drink? I am going to need this opening that door.”“Whatever you have.” He looked around only noticed the mos
Eliza just looked at him. She wasn’t really seeing him. She felt locked in the past. The words keeps spilling over her lips…“I am Eliza, I whispered because it just seems the normal thing to do. I don’t…” she sound very frightened.“Feeling the braver of the two I decide to do the talking. I am Eliza. What’s your name?Again, she looked away from me making me wonder what’s behind the headstone. Her pasty face turns back to me. I…I...err, don’t know. I whispered speaking as one but looking as two persons.”“What do you mean? Instinct made me jumped backwards. I was…there. We pointed somewhere beyond the headstone. I watched us move out of my sight. Frowning, I stepped forward, somewhere in the back of my mind I seem to start to forget I am in a graveyard. My whole focus now seems to follow the girl. I walked passed a couple of headstones avoiding eye contact with the crows. Their dark beady eyes follow me. Again, the odd notion appears in my mind that the crows know something, shaking
Leo and Lea managed to escape that castle-like place. They had decided between themselves to leave Bella behind. The girl needed too many explanations where they simply communicate silently with each other. They are young but that place changed them somehow.Both had been running since daylight. Their bodies was burning from the scratch marks inflicted by the cats. When they woke this morning, they knew something was wrong. Since they were in those tunnels the crazy cats scared them. They looked at them like they had opinions.“Lea…”“I am beside you Leo.”“Good we need to hurry.”“I know, that people is crazy.”The two renew their running. Briefly stopping to look back where they came from. The place was covered in mist that looks like creeping clouds. In tune with each other they faced forward.“Leo, can we rest?”“Yes but not for long. We need to find daddy or mommy.”“I know.” She went and sit down beside the tree beside the road. Once sunlight hit their skin, both felt like purri
"Please take a seat Denver."He stood a moment just looking at the woman who had given life to him. He don't even know her."Why did you bring me here? That man Grant Wilson literally grabbed me.""I told him too. We need to have a serious conversation.""Why here in public?" he pull out the chair. The waiter waiting approach him. "Black coffee with no sugar." he leaned back in the chair. He studies her face but can't see any resemblance to either him or Joslin."I prefer public places. I hope you have the decency not to make a scene with what I am about to tell you."Denver frown wondering what she could have that's this serious. His fingers slipped around his cup looking at her."Where is my father?"" I want to talk with you alone. He raised you but he certainly didn't teach you about the deceptiveness of people and life. That's part of the reason I want to talk with you in private.""Restuarant is hardly private." Daniel sit hidden watching them. He as a powerful business man ha
The knock was short and precise. He looked up sitting back in his chair. Since taking over the Cole Organization; his whole view point and attitude has changed. He does his duty but no one in his family can reach beyond the cold front he has."I am sorry sir." The older woman he has chosen personally as his guard dog in the front office."Martha..." he acknowledged"Two goverment looking men. They don't have an appointment." She stood ramrod straight looking at him. He likes her because she outright told him she once was employed in the military but since losing a leg no one wanted to hire her."I take it the fools insist on seeing me. Let them in.""As you wish sir." She stood aside holding the door opened. She didn't even border to say anything. Her expression of displeasure says it all.Denver watched her. He decided to give her another raise. She even managed to keep his parents at bay. "Denver Ricardo..." The first man asked but in reality already knows. He holds out his badge.
Daniel and Cathy sit looking at each other. Both are tired and hungry but can't do anythinh about it. They have been lock in this basement for sometime."Are you okay?" Daniel asked just to hear his voice."No I am filthy.""Do you know what's going on?"Daniel ignored her tone of voice. "How long have we been here?""Does it matter. It's clear our children don't even border with us. You sure teach them how to be selfish.""Really Cathy. You give our son the company making him powerful. Now you are surprise about his actions.""If you didn't teach him a loser complex this wouldn't have happened. He is intent on destroying the football team.""I would too given the opportunity. You and the chief of police and mayor continues to hide their crimes against women for the greater good. What good? Us just getting rich.""Oh shut up being at two face lair. Tell me where did these idiot capture you...at your whore house." Cathy yelled.Doppelganger Daniel stood in the shadows listening to them b
Denver and Raven looked at the older woman. It was clear they need to convince her they are honorable in their intent.“What do you need to know that would convinced you to help us” Denver asked reaching for Raven’s hand.“Who are you really?” she asked flatly.“My name is Denver Ricardo. I always thought I was a certain type of person. Then there was suddenly these people entering my life. I am very wealthy. I understand you are the guardian of lost people. I can help you with immediate effect.”“No one can truly leave this city. I have tried.” Moon Dark said sounding anxious in remembering.”“This town was built on lies and deceit. Just like you I want to leave but I want my whole family. Please help us.”“Mother, I promise the girl will be safe. My son has already plotted the perfect escape. We can take you all along but at first, we need the girl.”“Hello, you fools?” McAllen giggles when he noticed the collective was looking at him.“McAllen, name your price.” Vincent Saint-Clair
Ricardo Saint-Claire was alive with various activities. Knowing what to do, they walked aimlessly around waiting for the correct moment. Their eyes and attention was sharply focused. These actions will tell if they will survive as a family,Raven just allowed people to carry her forward. At the end of the street, she found herself alone. She knew Denver has blend into the background.Then suddenly a crowd of people mingled past her. The side alley men was checking her out but she didn’t pay them much attention.“Follow me,” one of the man suddenly whispered.“Excuse me!” Startled she looked around. Amongst the crowd of people only strangers, intently she searched with her eyes. She catches sight of a woman who definitely appeared to look like she was focused on her. She wonders why the woman seemed familiar.The core of her instinct tells her she was the one that has spoken. The woman was at the end of another street, looking straight at her, waiting for her to follow.“Who are you? A
Two years...Denver and Raven walked towards the Hotel Ricardo Saint-Claire. They both has a hard look about them. Since the abduction of their children; they had becone the errand boys for one crazy man.Denver hold tightly onto the briefcase. He briefly looked at Raven. They no longer feel the need to talk. Both found a way to connect with each other."Hello sir. I have reserved the room for you." The hotel manager eagerly walked ahead of them. Once they reach the private room the man unlocked the door."I will be waiting just outside sir."Denver only nods his head before stepping inside. Raven followed and closed the door behind them."What took you so long?" McAllen who was in constant contact with them through computers looked very displeased.Denver said nothing but just opened and placed the briefcase infront of the computer. He looked at the man who can't seem to control his giggling."You have done well. Okay asked that fool just outside the door to bring it to me. It's goin
"Where is the other man?" Denver repeat his question."He is sleeping permanently." Aiden said gleefully."Okay."Denver carefully avoid looking at Raven."Sit down Aiden. I want to finish. Since the whole structure was drastically change; I want to know my truth. Hopefully we won't be seeing each other ever again." Vincent said icy.Aiden makes sure Raven sits down beside him. He suddenly realized he was learning their truths which will also expose his own dealings. He lookef at the man who he was let to believe was his nephew. This whole story was a mess. Each road only seemed to broken down ahead before starting a new path."Are you all ready?" Vincent has his hand close to the palm reader.Ever one just nods there head.Denver moved to place his hand down first. Raven quickly followed before either Vincent or Aiden could move.Once the final four men joined Denver smiled."Are you ready son?""Yes daddy." "What's going on?" Vincent was alarmed. It was clear he was no longer in con
"Leo what's happening? I was cut from the line." Raven asked urgently. They promised to work as a team. She refuse to lost Denver again."We will send you the feed mommy."Raven can feel in her body something swift in the air. She start to circle the upstairs bedroom. She had managed to slip in there when she followed the man that looked like her dead father in law."Leo...""Be careful mommy. We senses an intruder.""Is it here in the mansion or with you?" Raven sounded worried."We are protected mommy." Lea explained.Raven suddenly become quiet. She carefully looked around in the bedroom. It had belonged to Cathy Cole Ricardo when she was a teenager.While looking for a way to protect herself; she had found the girl's crawl space. Without waiting for confirmation about the intruder; she start to move.Aiden Cole slipped from the room. It had taken careful reaching before Vincent managed to stop the order. He knew the Saint-Claire family had more dark secrets but he was very curious
"Six months...six days and six hours." Denver talked into his microphone."I am also in position." answered Raven. " I have eyes on the twins.""That is good. I am going to approach the mansion now.""Be careful. We don't know what trap she might have set. ""I know. That's one devious woman." Denver looked at the estate across from where he stood. He has been keeping a sharp eye on that building. He looked at his outfit. Dressed smartly in the most expensive suit he could find on short noticed. He check his mental state...once he thought himself a loser and a fool. But he had discovered there was more than one type of truth.He walked back towards his car and climbed inside. He discovered his children was smart and just as devious. His son; Leo had told him to blend into the background. He feels proud wearing the suit he had picked and ordered. The black sport car was also his idea.Once he started the car it simmers into visibility. While he was being transported back to his past to
"Denver; open your eyes." the voice calls beside him. He looked puzzled trying to see who was calling him. It was clear the fool didn't realized his eyes was opened.He tries to get loose from the shackles but it took a moment before he understood his body was in reality motionless."Will you focus." the male voice said behind him."Where are you?" he forced his lips to move."I am behind you.""Why don't you help me?" He asked with growing frustration."I already helped you. This you must do on your own. You don't focus. Look around you.""I am." he said annoyed."No you are not. Look around. You are not tied to that wall.""Danny..." he heard his name.Denver moved his body. He nearly fell flat on his face before he understood he was free with movement. He quickly looked around until he saw her."Lisa..." he kneel beside her naked body. She feels cold and it was clear the sexual damage that was done to her body."I don't want to live anymore. " she whispered brokenly."What do you w
Denver stood looking at the girl he always thought was the most beautiful girl in the world. He briefly looked at his hand. The throbbing was less intense. He quietly wonders if he had worn the ring earlier; might he was noticed what was really gling on. He knows the girl in front of him will also disappear since he had watch her leave this world."Danny..." Lisa stood looking over the lake. The water was calm."Why did you ask me to come here? It's not like we move in the same social circles.""Please...don't judge me with who I am friends with." She still looked away from him.Denver decided to be quiet. He knows he was walking in the footsteps of the past. His reality and her current one was different. He stood beside her waiting until she was ready to talk."You are Denver Ricardo. That's your true name?" she questions sounding uncertain."What a curious way to ask me. You know that's my name.""I am just making sure. I heard a urban myth telling a story about your name." She fina
Denver placed his open palm on the palm reader. He watched Raven following him. The twins joined hands placing theirs on the palm reader. The monitors seemed to pulled them into a kind of vortex. They saw each other being pulled into different directions. It was quickly clear tthat no one has a choice. Denver suddenly made his appearance in the house on Rumble's Corner. He found himself standing in front of the door. He knew he just need to step through back into his past. He looked back but the only thing he noticed was the curtains moving from the house just across from his."Why are you just standing there boy?" His father suddenly stood in the now opened door. He looked displeased."I am coming." he looked back. Everything seemed the same but it's not. Taking a deep breath. "Might as well find out what this was all about." he told himself."Where have you been Denver," Daniel Ricardo looked very annoyed. "I am sorry. But why are you angry?""You really dare to ask me that quest