Finding Solutions As Kim's parents tried to recover from the shock of their ordeal, they found themselves surrounded by concerned family members and police officers, all eager to hear their firsthand account of what had happened. Kim's siblings bombarded them with questions, their voices filled with a mixture of confusion and anxiety."How did they capture you?" Cassey, Kim's elder sister, asked, her brow furrowed with worry."It was terrifying," Kim's mother replied, her voice trembling slightly. "They came out of nowhere, masked men with guns. They dragged us into a van and blindfolded us before we could even react.""And where did they take you?" Kim's younger brother inquired, his eyes wide with curiosity."We're not sure," Kim's father answered, his voice hoarse with emotion. "It was dark, and we were disoriented. But they kept us in some abandoned warehouse, tied us up and threatened us if we tried to escape."The police officers listened intently, jotting down notes as Kim's p
A Plan To Rescue ZoeyIn the middle of the night, Kim found himself standing on the balcony of his parents' mansion, the cool breeze brushing against his face. He gazed out into the darkness, lost in thought, his mind consumed by the turmoil of his emotions. Everything felt so overwhelming, so surreal.As he pondered his predicament, Kim couldn't help but imagine what his life would be like if everything had gone according to plan. He might be married by now. But reality had thrown him a curveball, and now he was grappling with the reality of life.In his thoughts, Kim found himself talking to an imaginary zero, he desperately wanted to talk to him – Zero. He began to ask the imaginary Zero questions, for advice on how to navigate the challenges that he was facing. “Zero, please talk to me, how do I handle all these? How do I rescue Zoey? And bring back my reputation? This is too much. I don't know what to do, or how to go from here. Please help me.” Kim sobbed as he was pleading for
Meeting Esther As the Slate family members sat around the breakfast table eating, Kim's parents spoke passionately about seeking justice for the trauma they had endured during their kidnap. "I'll do everything in my power to make sure those responsible are held accountable," Mr. and Mrs. Slate assured their children, their voices filled with determination.Kim nodded, those responsible for all their misfortune in the past weeks must pay dearly for it. They all agreed with their parent's decision and promised to stand by them. While they discussed the details of the plan, making suggestions and ideas on how to bring the perpetrators to justice. Kim listened intently, feeling a mix of admiration and pride for his family. As one of the most powerful families in the country, he knew that it might take time but it was possible to achieve.After breakfast, Kim's siblings bid their parents goodbye, promising to return soon. However, Kim chose to stay behind, keen to have a private conversa
Esther’s Decision As Kim drove to Esther's house, he felt a knot of nerves tightening in his stomach. He knew that this plan was risky, and he hoped Esther would be on board with it.Pulling out his phone, he dialed Esther's number and waited anxiously for her to pick up. After a few rings, she answered, and Kim quickly explained that he was on his way to her house to discuss an important matter."Hey Esther, it's Kim," he said, trying to keep his voice steady despite his nervousness."Oh, hi Kim! What's up?" Esther replied, her tone warm and friendly."I need to talk to you about something important. Can I come over?" Kim asked, hoping she wouldn't be too busy."Sure, of course! Is everything okay?" Esther sounded concerned now.Kim hesitated for a moment, unsure of how much to reveal over the phone. "It's... complicated. I'll explain when I get there.""Okay, see you soon then," Esther said, her voice tinged with curiosity."Thanks, Esther. I'll be there shortly," Kim replied befor
Kim and Esther’s pretenceAs Kim and Esther arrived at the police station, they put their plan into action. It was about Mira’s case, Kim’s parents had insisted that they resolve the case once and for all. They had great influence and nobody would intimidate their son on their watch.However, Esther played her role perfectly, sticking close to Kim and acting affectionately towards him. She held onto his arm, gazing at him with adoring eyes whenever she got the chance. Kim, in turn, played his part well, reciprocating her gestures with a smile and occasional affectionate touches.The police chief couldn't help but notice their closeness as they entered his office. He raised an eyebrow and cleared his throat before addressing them. "Mr. Kim, Miss," he began, " I have been noticing you both since you arrived here. You can't let go of each other’s hands. I love your bond, how long have you two been together?"Kim glanced at Esther, a flicker of amusement dancing in his eyes before he repli
Esther received a threatened callEsther chuckled at her own joke, enjoying the playful banter with Kim. She was glad to be helping him bring back his girlfriend as well as her sister, even if it meant pretending to be his girlfriend for a while. As they arrived home, Esther bid Kim farewell, exchanging a knowing smile with him before he left.Once Kim was gone, Esther headed inside and began to freshen up, humming a tune under her breath. She hummed happily as she washed her face and changed into more comfortable clothes, feeling content after a successful day of playing her part in Kim's plan.As she settled into bed, ready to drift off to sleep, Esther's phone suddenly rang, breaking the peaceful silence of her room. Surprised, she glanced at the caller ID, but it was an unknown number. Curiosity piqued, she hesitated for a moment before answering."Hello?" Esther said tentatively, holding the phone to her ear.There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before a deep voic
The sudden giftEsther's heart raced with apprehension as she stared at the mysterious gift on her bed. She couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that washed over her. Why would Lucas, her former partner, send her a gift now, after all this time? And why choose to make contact in such a cryptic way?With trembling hands, Esther picked up the letter and unfolded it, her eyes scanning the words carefully. As she read, her blood ran cold."Dear Esther," the letter began, written in Lucas's familiar handwriting. "I hope this gift finds you well. I've been thinking about you a lot lately, and I wanted to reach out and reconnect. Do you miss me? Don't worry I'm coming soon."Esther's mind raced with confusion and fear. Why was Lucas suddenly reaching out to her now, after they had parted ways so long ago? And why choose to do so in such an off manner? What's he up to? Has he been watching her?”He started recalling how their relationship was, Lucas had been very controlling and selfish.
The interview Esther was relieved to have some distraction from the disruption in her personal life. She continued to play the part of Kim's faithful girlfriend, going out with him and enjoying their time together, regardless of the threat that she had been receiving. One afternoon, while Kim was resting in his living room after a long and hectic day, there was a knock on the door. Kim's curiosity was piqued, as he wasn't expecting anyone. With a frown, he got up from the sofa and headed to the door, opening it cautiously.To his surprise, there stood a lady in a white and blue uniform, representing one of the podcast TV stations in town. She greeted Kim warmly and handed him an invitation to a podcast with Esther. The lady greeted Kim with a warm smile and a friendly tone. "Good afternoon, Mr. Kim," she said politely. "I hope I'm not disturbing you. I'm from [Podcast TV Station], and I have an invitation for you and Esther to join us for a podcast interview."Kim returned her gree