The two sisters thought it to be a sign of good fortune that they were let in after someone had placed a call to the security officer outside. They figured that the person must be the heir to the Drogonuv empire to have been able to instruct the security to let them in."See... I told you that we would be let in," Diana bragged. "We are the Tucson's after all. He would not want to mess with us."They walked in with smiles of deep relief. At least, for now they were a step further in finding their parents, and it only brought them happiness.They followed the security through the hallway, turning and bending into several directions before getting into an elevator. They could not wait to see the face of the so-called new heir of the Drogonuv empire that had been causing havoc almost everywhere that was worthy of mentioning.The elevator opened up at the top most floor and they found themselves face to face with a brown door that had some letters written in red and the top on the door. "
Diana continued, after noticing that there was no reaction from Mark and her slanderous remarks at Justin, to continue painting him black in front of him. Her sister, Lilly, who at first tried to be a little bit more civil, joined in too to ridicule Justin's name."I really don't know why we see him everywhere," Lilly said. "I really agree with my sister here that he must be the one involved in this. He has always hated my family and I, after I dumped him for a better man, so there are a lot of reasons for us to believe he is involved.""And again, we have seen him with you a number of times," Diana chipped in once more. "And we think you would be the best person to look into the matter, and tell us what is going on."Mark stared at them solemnly. In his mind he did not know how to react to their statements. Now he could finally sympathize with Justin who, at the cafe, and also at the road, how he did not try to waste his breath to argue back at them. They were nothing but insufferab
The prisoners staggered in, each wearing raggedy clothes, looking unkempt, their eyes bare of every life that a person who is alive should have. Lilly was the first to look at them, recognizing all of them in an instant. She tapped Diana who was still staring at the floor, trying to hide her face from the security officer."Look," Lilly urged. "Are those not mom and dad?"Mr and Mrs. Tucson who were still staggering at the time, their eye sight still blurry, fell upon the familiar forms of both their daughters. "Mom, dad," Diana cried out, almost in a baby-like fashion. Both parents were now more convinced than ever that the blurry people they were looking at kneeling on the floor, were both their daughters. Amidst the suffering they were going through, a feeling of joy mixed with relief, pierced their hearts, and the father let out a shout."Diana and Lilly," he screamed, tears almost raining down his eyes in happiness. "Is that you, my girls?" Mrs. Tucson said almost pitifully,
Diana knew that Mark was merely only mocking them, but she also listened to her father, and stayed quiet according to the instructions given to her by him. Her blood was boiling hot underneath all the composure that she strove to put out there.Mark observed her movements. He smiled, knowing that if she was given a chance she would come up there to the table and give him a punch to his face. She was way more hot blooded and fiesty than her sister, Lilly, who was moge concerned about Bruce at the time, than anybody else.Now all he had to do was to wait and hear from Justin his boss on the verdict he would prefer to serve to the released prisoners. They were all talking to each other, he did not think that they should not be allowed to. He actually amused himself from watching them murmur and tell themselves stories of how they all ended up there, in that same room."So how did the both of you end up here?" Bruce asked Lilly who kept him steady so he wouldn't trip and fall to the floor
The conversation between Mark and Justin went on for two minutes straight. The prisoners as well as their daughters, listened intently, trying their best to hear what the person at the other end of the call was saying. Too bad they could not hear much of anything. At the end of the two minutes, Mark put the telephone back into its case and stared at them."Now I believe," Mark started, with his voice raised quite suddenly much to their surprise, "You have all had the time to talk within yourselves. You have all taken the time to frolic and socialize. But now comes the real question.”They paid attention to hear what the real question is, even Diana who was ever so hot blooded, in comparison with the cold Leanne who was growing more resentful than she had ever been with a strong loathing for Bruce and Lilly who she believed where's the people who put her in this mess."Who are you all, and what have you come here for?" Mark asked them.The question seemed to have surprised Diana who i
"Fired?" Bruce started, almost unable to believe what he had just heard. He was finally out of the four walls that held him for days, but he still had this fear of being locked up. The other thing he feared more was being let off. This business he had with the Drogonuvs was his means of livelihood. The only reason he could get the woman he wanted, even when she was someone else's wife. He knew that if he were to lose this job, then he would lose it all. "Please sir..." He was on his knees now, like the rest of the people in the room. "Please, do not let me off. Have mercy on me, please. This job is my life. I can not be fired.""Yes, sir. This job is the only reason I can live well and take care of my two daughters. Look at them." Mr Tucson said, pointing at Lilly and Diana. "And as you can see, my wife and I really need this job because we are getting older by the day. We need this business because we have to save more for our older years. And we have been running this for a long tim
Bruce eyes widened at his statement. He had always been the manager of the company. The one who heard directly from the headquarters. The one who fished out orders and duties. Why was he being demoted? It was better sure than being laid off, but he feared the humiliation and shame that would come along with it."But sir, isn't that too harsh of a punishment? I have always been the manager and I have done my job well up to this date. I'm sorry to protest but...""I do not think you are sorry though. Maybe you do not want the job anymore.""No, sir. I need the job actually. I just....""You are in no place to make suggestions as it stands. So you better shut up and be grateful, else I will demote you to being the cleaner or guard. That would be better wouldn't it?""No sir." He said immediately. "Thank you, sir.""I thought so." Mark sighed and turned to Leanne. "Now, you. What do you want?""Sir, the boutique. That store is my life, my all. If I lost it, I wouldn't know what to do anym
Immediately, they all hurried out of the office for fear of being locked up if they were walking too slow. The few days they had sent in their little cell was enough for a lifetime. They all scurried down the hallway, searching for the elevator. And the moment they found it, they all squeezed in and descended to the first floor. Each person looked so happy to finally be out. The receptionist glanced at them and looked away immediately. Whatever had happened to them was none of her business. Her only one concern and duty was to welcome guests to the headquarters.Diana looked at her angrily but could not do anything for fear of being locked up just like the rest. They immediately left the building and rushed past security. Once totally outside, they all took deep breaths.Diana and Lilly immediately hugged their parents once more."Please, do not ever return here, unless you are asked to. We were so worried about you." Diana started, holding both her parents by their hands. "You can't