***Few days later*** Bethany’s hands began to tremble as she poured the coffee, the rich yet bitter aroma filled their nostrils. There was silence between them. She could feel Troy’s eyes boring into the back of her skull, as if searching for any sign of the truth she’d been avoiding for days. She dared not meet his gaze at least not yet for fear that he would ask the question she was running away from for days now. But it seems, today she had no choice but to answer him because Troy couldn't hold it anymore. “So, how much is left?” His voice was tight, the tension that already existed between them intensified. Bethany hesitated, the words caught in her throat. Her manicured fingers fidgeted as she was lost in thoughts because the amount left with her was actually nothing. “Bethany?” Troy’s tone sharpened, “How much is fucking left?” She swallowed hard, her voice barely a whisper. “Eighty thousand.” Troy’s voice, rising in disbelief, echoing off the walls of the apartme
Bethany had never been broke her entire life, she had always been the girl who had it all, the girl who others envied and worshiped. She was the talk of town for always having money around her, Logan Hudson her ex-husband showered her with all his savings, Troy Reece gave her a lot as well which she slurged on designers, parties, galas and all. She has been living large from other people's hard work because she hated to work and now the universe seemed tired of her living that way, she had to start making a living for herself. This feeling was something she wasn’t accustomed to, and it was unsettling to her. She passed by some boutique stores and high-end restaurants where she had once dined without a care. The memories of those days felt like another lifetime. Everything had changed now for her, and but then the world was rotating without any care to her fall from grace. After hours of walking aimlessly, she found herself standing in front of a diner. A plain, no-frills pla
Bethany's walk home was long, her feet dragging over the concrete. She passed the expensive boutiques and cafes that had once felt like second nature to her yet again, but now they only mocked her. They were so out of reach, it was more like it was part of a world she had been exiled from. She had burned bridges to go back there as she never imagined in her heart that it could ever burn so quickly, and now she had to pay the price. When she reached the apartment, she hesitated at the door. Would Troy still be inside, or had he given up on her, packed his things, and left? The thought of facing him, of hearing more of his disappointment, made her stomach turn, but there was no avoiding it. She couldn’t run anymore. Bethany pushed open the door and stepped inside. The apartment was very quiet, the emptiness was suffocating. Her heart sank as she noticed that Troy's things were still here, his jacket draped over the back of a chair, his shoes by the door but he was nowhere to be
"Welcome to our new home ladies and gentlemen." Joe said and continues. "Like I said folks, you can leave whenever you want to leave, I'm not gonna stop any of you guys. But if you wanna be by my side, this is your home and you can take whatever you want." "I'm here to stay Boss, we all are." One of Joe's men replied to his speech. Suddenly, Joe saw Mike walking towards him. "Thanks guys, we wouldn't have been here today if it wasn't for you all." Joe said and added, "And that's why there's gonna be some party tonight." "Alright!" One of Joe's men said loudly as they all cheered happily, everything seemed to be going well with them and their new location. "Joe we need to talk." Mike said. "Sure Mike, what is it?" Joe asked. "I don't think Fox is gonna stop looking for us." Mike said. "Is that the reason why you wanted to talk to me?" Joe asked. "Of course it is Joe, that guy is too dangerous." Mike replied. "Listen Mike,I know a lot has been going on since we met alright… bu
The next day, Garry went to Mike in order to speak with him. "Hey Mike." Garry said. "Hey!" Mike replied. "I just wanna let you know that I'm taking Clary and Jessie to the airport." Garry replied. "Are they leaving already?" Mike asked. "They have to leave Mike it's the only way to keep them safe." Garry replied. "I guess you're right about that." Mike replied. "Is there anything you want me to do?" Mike asked. "Like what?" Garry asked. "I mean is there anything I could help you with, like escorting you, Clary and Jessie to the airport?" Mike asked. "No not really Mike… you’ve done more than enough, I appreciate that thank you. I'll be back as soon as they are on the plane." He said. "Alright, I guess I'll see you later then." Mike said. "Yeah, see you later man." Garry said and walks away. **** "Now there you are." Joe said immediately he saw Garry coming. "Hey Joe." Garry said and continues. "Look I really do appreciate your help about Clary and her daughter." "You
Logan who has been very busy lately with making research about the Fox, found a name of a man who works in an Iced food restaurant as he decided to pay him a visit. **** "What the hell is taking Garry so long Mike?" Joe asked. "Take it easy Joe. The airport is really far from here, it'll take him some time to get here." Suddenly Garry walked in. "Hey Boss, he is here." Sam said. "That was kinda quicker than I expected." Mike said. "Thank goodness!" Joe said and continues, "Mike you tell him whatever you need to tell him to go through with this alright?" "I'll see what I can do about it." Mike replied. "Hey Mike." Garry said as he walks in towards them. "Hey Garry." Mike replied and continues. "How are you holding up?" "It was hard to see them go Mike." Garry said and continues. "But I think I'm gonna be fine." "That's good to know because we have a lot on our shoulders right now." Mike said. "Really, what's wrong?" Garry asked. "Actually this is all about making us filth
"So what exactly is the plan Mike? How do we make our way into the bank without getting caught?" Joe asked. "I've been studying that bank’s structure for a while now and I discovered, that the elevator down stairs is some how connected to where the black box is hidden." Mike replied. "I don't understand." Joe said. "There is nothing to understand Joe, all we need is to make sure we stay at the top of the elevator and not inside the elevator." Mike replied. "And how the hell are we supposed to do that amidst security guards?" Garry asked. "I don't know yet Garry." Mike replied and continues. "I guess is something we will just have to find out." "Mike, can I talk to you for a moment?" Garry asked. "Yeah, sure." Mike replied as they both walked away from Joe. **** Flynn was panting heavily as he picks up his phone to make an immediate call. "Hello it's me Flynn." He said to the Fox. "Flynn?" The Fox asked in surprise. "I am being hunted down by the FBI Fox, I need your help t
A beautiful 5'9 young lady walked into a huge establishment dressed up in an official outfit. "Good day Sir, I would like to see the manager." Natalie said to one of the agent she first met. "Please head to the elevator and press the number 9 button ma'am." The agent replied. "Thank you." Natalie said heading to the elevator." "Mike I'm on my way to the elevator, do you copy?" She asked over the telecom she placed on her ear, she was about to risk her life and she wasn't going to do that without an eye watching her. "I'm with you Natalie." Mike replied and continues. "Do you have the camera?" He asked. "It's right in my bag Mike." Natalie replied entering into the elevator. "I need you to attach the camera against the elevator Natalie." Mike orders. "I think we have a problem Mike." Natalie said. "What wrong?" Mike asked. "There's a camera in the elevator Mike" Natalie replied. "A camera?" Mike asked. "Yes Mike." Natalie replied and continues, "What am I gonna