Mello opened his eyes slowly to see himself in a bright room.At first, he felt a banging headache and closed his eyes in reaction to the pain.He tried moving his hand to his head but the pain that coursed through his senses as he managed to lift it, discouraged him.He looked around and saw a team of doctors and nurses swarming around him, hooking him up to various monitors and machines.That moment , everything came rushing back to him.He remembered himself holding his chest in pain, Kelan rushing to him, and his body been rushed to the hospital.Then it all brought Mello down to one thought." How did all this happen!"He hardly fell sick and was surprised to see himself his way.He knew there was some behind this,His instincts was always right.Someone clearly orchestrated this and he promised to make whosoever involved in this regret their action.Mello suddenly felt hands on his body and looked down and that was when he noticed the young nurse who was taking his vitals while
Ana thought for a while, her mind wandering to Mello's maid, Deya.She hastily turned to Mello." Was it Deya, answer me!" She shouted, her pain booming in her voice.Her fists were clenched at her sides as she stared hard at Mello.Mello shook his head slowly, trying to remember.His memories flashing before him like the scattered pieces of a puzzleHe was sure, he never ate her food not more than twice.So she can't be the one.Ana's eyes narrowed, her gaze piercing through Mello's confused face. She could sense his hesitation, his struggle to piece together his thoughts and patiently calmed the anger boiling inside of her.She won't allow whoever did this go unpunished.Mello wondered for a moment.His mind went to Kelan and their eyes met.Most of what he ate, he was the one who got it for him and he clearly recollected Kelan was the one who gave him the coffee he drank last.Kelan, understanding the piercing guilty gaze, instantly went down on his knees." Who did this this did i
" tell me, boss" the voice returned." the president has been poisoned and it was done in a way all fingers are pointed at me, so listen up." Kelan said, adjusting his tie." I want you two to retrace this to where it all began. Start by retracing the president's steps from the day before and morning of the incident. Talk to anyone who was in contact with him, no matter how insignificant it may seem."" Ok sir." The voice replied." I want you to keep an eye on Sir Ren as well to know if he's the mastermind of this attack as well. And make sure to keep me updated every step of the way. We need to get to the bottom of this before it's too late. I have to prove my innocence to Ana before I lose her trust totally "" Consider it done, Boss. We'll get back to you in two days time" " Better. Make sure not to get caught. Remember, Sir Ren's boys are still on the lookout so be careful"" Ok boss," the voice came for the last time before the call dropped.Kelan let out a sigh of relief as he
( Ashley Health Center)Los Angeles branch.Kelan walked back into Mello's ward with a determined stride, his mind already spinning with the piercing eyes that surrounded him. As he approached Mello's bedside, he found Ana seated beside him, her face lined with dried up tears.Taking a seat beside her, Kelan glanced at the monitors, the rhythmic beeping providing a strange sort of comfort in the uncomfortable situation. He reached out and gently placed his hand on Ana's hand and she looked his way." It'll be fine, I promise " he assured her but her blank expression did nothing to assure his doubts and he slowly withdrew his hand.How had it come to this? Just days ago, he had been a trusted advisor, something he had been doing for years. Now, he stood accused of a crime he didn't commit.But Kelan was no stranger to adversity. He had clawed his way to the top from nothing, navigating the dangerous waters of politics with a skill and cunning that few could match. But Kelan was not o
(Evening)Back at Mello's ward, Ana and Kelan sat in silence, their eyes never straying far from Mello's pale face.The air was thick with tension and unspoken feelings.Mello just kept smiling weakly at them both, his hand entangled with Ana's.Just then, one of the doctors returned to Mello's room, his footsteps echoing softly against the tiled floor. Ana and Kelan got up and walked over to him in anxiety.The doctor stopped with a smile then sighed, the weight of his job telling on his face Kelan's jaw clenched, his fists balling at his sides as he braced himself for the worst.The smile on the doctor's face returned as she spoke." He's fine now, we successfully removed the toxins from his body but his body is still weak. He might not be able to make much movements but do not be worried about it. It is just one of the side effects of the treatments, he will be up in a few days. He just needs to rest and he can be discharged now..."Ana looked back at Mello and they shared a smi
" it is a rare and highly powerful toxin, derived from a plant found only in the remote areas of of the Amazon rainforest. He's lucky he's still breathing.." Mera said, her expression grave.Jeremy's brow furrowed in surprise. He had heard whispers of the deadly substance before, rumors of its potency of taking a life with ease.How did it end up here? And who could have orchestrated such a heinous act?As the questions swirled in his mind, Jeremy turned to Ana, his eyes searching her face for answers."Do you have any idea who could have done this? Any adversary who would seek to harm your brother?"Ana shook her head, tears glistening in her eyes. " Mello has many enemies, Detective.Rivals, bussiness competitors... even within his own board. Anyone could be responsible for this." Ana said and closed her eyes, barely holding herself from mentioning Kelan.Jeremy's jaw tightened with determination. "Then we'll just have to find out who," he saidJust then Mello opened his eyes and
( that same night )somewhere, in a five star bar, Deya leaned against the polished table bar, her fingers tracing invisible patterns on the surface of her glass. Her slender frame seemed almost fragile beneath the weight of her emotions, yet there was a certain strength in the way she held herself, a mask that belied her delicate appearance.The bar buzzed with activity around her, the low hum of conversation mingling with the clinking of glasses and the soft strains of music drifting from the speakers above. But to Deya, it all seemed distant, as if she were observing the scene from behind a thick pane of glass, separate and detached from the world around her.She took a sip of her drink, the burn of alcohol momentarily distracting her from the ache in her chest. It was a futile attempt to numb the pain, to drown out the voices that echoed in her mind, reminding her of he predicament She has set out of her home with the intent of going to the President's address but her fears stop
(The next day)Kelan's Residence.5:37amAs the dim light of the early morning sunlight filtered into his apartment, Kelan selected his wear for the day – a crisp white shirt, neatly pressed trousers, and a dark jacket to ward off the morning chill. He dressed quickly, the fabric of his clothes draping smoothly over his skin as he pulled them on. A glance in the mirror confirmed that he looked presentable, even though there was little time for such now.Outside, the city was still and quiet, its streets empty save for the occasional stray cat or early riser.Today was the day he would finally meet his secret informant at the sea port and determination spread across his face.He had left Ana's place the previous evening, after receiving a cryptic call from his contacts for the meeting. And since Mello had unattended business he had to help out with, he used that an excuse to as the reason for his sudden departure, saying he wanted to round a few of them up . Immediately he told her,