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
The unknown callerAs the interview drew to a close, Esther felt a sense of pride swell within her. She had faced her fears and came out stronger on the other side.And as she looked at Kim standing beside her, she knew that together, they could overcome any obstacle that stood in their way.As Kim and Esther made their way out of the building, they were greeted by the flashing lights of cameras and the murmurs of the crowd. Their relationship had already sparked widespread interest, and the news of their appearance on the podcast had only fueled the frenzy.Esther glanced at Kim, her expression a mixture of surprise and concern. "Wow, this is... unexpected," she remarked, her voice barely audible over the clamor of the crowd.Kim nodded, a wry smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Looks like we're making headlines," he replied, trying to sound nonchalant despite the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside him.As they approached their car, the buzzing of their phones intensified.
The ThreatsKim's brows furrowed in deep thought as he tried to understand the mystery behind the threatening call. He felt a knot of frustration tightening in his chest as he admitted to Esther that he had no clue who the caller could be. "I have no idea, but I have my suspects," he confessed, his voice tinged with frustration. "But whoever it was, meant business and he’s in serious trouble. He is ready for war."Esther watched him, concern etched on her face. "Are you sure, Kim? What if they call again? What are we going to do? I don't want anything to happen to you, they might be dangerous people trailing you, Kim."Kim shook his head, trying to push aside his worries. "I'll handle it, Esther. Nothing will happen, I promise." As he set his phone aside, Kim couldn't shake the feeling of unease that dawdled in his mind. The sudden appearance of the caller had thrown him off balance, and he couldn't help but wonder if this was somehow connected to Miller's strategies, maybe he wante
A visit to the stationWith his mind made up, Kim dialed the police chief's number, his fingers tapping anxiously on the screen as he waited for the call to connect. After a few rings, the chief answered, his voice authoritative and commanding."Chief Reynolds speaking," came the gruff voice on the other end of the line."Chief Reynolds, it's Kim Slate," Kim began, his voice steady despite the unrest brewing inside him. "I need to report some threats I've been receiving."The chief's tone softened slightly as he listened to Kim's explanation, his concern evident in his response. "I see," he said, his voice grave. "Tell me everything, Mr. Kim. I'll make sure we get to the bottom of this."Kim narrated the series of threatening messages he had received, detailing the menacing tone and the explicit threats made against him and Esther. He didn't hold back, laying bare the fear and uncertainty that had been plaguing him ever since the messages began.As Kim spoke, he could feel the weight
The Unwanted guestTwo days later……It was a beautiful Saturday morning, Esther was doing chores, her house was in a mess, and she had to forfeit going to the gym just to have her room cleaned up.While she was cleaning, Esther froze at the sound of the loud knock on the door, her heart racing with apprehension. She wasn't expecting anyone so, she cautiously approached the door, her mind jogging with a million possibilities of who could be on the other side.With trembling hands, she slowly opened the door, her eyes widening in shock as she came face to face with Lucas, her ex-boyfriend. He was beaming, looking as if he didn't have a care in the world.Esther's initial reaction was to slam the door shut, but before she could, Lucas reached out and held it firmly, preventing her from closing it. He began to beg her, his voice pleading and desperate."Esther, please," he pleaded, his eyes filled with sincerity. "I've changed, I promise. I still love you, and I want us to be together aga