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
The man behind the mask In the grand Larkin mansion, Miller sat on the plush sofa in his room, from the sounds of his voice and face, it was obvious that he was frustrated and desperate. He stared out of the window, his brow furrowed with worry as he spoke into the phone, his voice doctored with urgency and anger."Lucas, tell me, how are the plans progressing? I haven't been getting good reports. Kim and Esther are still very much together, what is happening?" Miller demanded, his tone brimming with impatience.On the other end of the line, Lucas's voice crackled with frustration. "It's not going as smoothly as we hoped," he admitted, his tone tinged with annoyance. "Kim is proving to be difficult, and Esther is no walk in the park either. I guess she loves it a lot and wouldn't want anything to mess with it."Miller's jaw clenched at the news, his anger simmering beneath the feeling. "Difficult?" he snapped, his voice rising with each word. "I paid you good money to handle this sit
Attempted KidnapLost in thought, Kim's private moment with his thoughts was interrupted by the ringing of his phone. With a sigh, he picked it up and it was his Mother. So he greeted his mother warmly. "Hey, Mom," he said, his voice carrying a whiff of tiredness."Hi, sweetie," his mother replied, her voice filled with concern. "Your father and I were just checking in on you. How are things going? Are you doing alright?"Kim forced a small smile. "It's been a bit rough, but I'm hanging in there," he admitted.His father's voice came on the line. "And what about this fake relationship with Esther? Is it working? It's all over the news." he asked, his tone curious yet cautious.Kim hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. "It's... complicated," he finally admitted. "But we're managing. But….." he began to explain.******************************Kim's parents listened intently as he told the recent events, his voice heavy with reluctance and sadness. "Mom, it's exhausting. Howe
The new caseThe Slate Family……The next day, Kim found comfort in staying with his parents. They insisted he remain with them until Esther recovered and the whole saga cooled off. At the Slate mansion, while Kim’s parents were consoling him, Kim pleaded in between tears for his parents to allow Esther to stay with them for added security."Mom, Dad, I can't bear Esther being alone, her apartment isn't safe. She needs me, I put her in this situation, please can she stay here till she's fully strong? We can provide more security here," Kim implored.Mrs. Slate nodded with understanding. "Of course, dear. Esther is like family to us now. You don't have to worry about that. We'll take care of her."Mr. Slate placed a reassuring hand on Kim's shoulder. "We'll ensure she gets the best care possible, son. You have our word."Grateful for their support, Kim expressed his thanks. "Thank you, Mom, Dad. I don't know what I'd do without you."Kim breathes out, knowing that Esther would be in go
A cry for mercyThe Larkin’s Mansion….Miller paced back and forth in the garden, his footsteps heavy with frustration. He clenched his fists, his jaw tight with anger, as he muttered curses under his breath. "Damn it! Nothing's going right," he growled to himself, his voice polluted with irritation.The news of Lucas being shot by the police only added to Miller's frustration. "I can't believe it," he muttered, running a hand through his hair in exasperation. "That idiot couldn't even handle a simple job."As he thought about Kim and Esther being back together, a surge of rage swept through him. "How is this possible?" he seethed, his eyes narrowing with contempt. "I had everything planned out perfectly, and they still managed to ruin it."His hands trembled with anger as he clenched the glass in his grasp tighter. "Damn them," he muttered through gritted teeth, his knuckles turning white from the pressure. "They think they can just waltz back into each other's lives and act like not
Good plans24 hours later….After a long and restless unconsciousness, Zoey stirred awake, her body aching and her head throbbing with pain. Gasping for breath, she slowly sat up, wincing as she felt the sharp sting of her injuries.Tears welled up in her eyes as she scanned her battered body, the bruises and cuts making her remember the harsh presence of the man in a mask. Every strike she remembers sent waves of agony coursing through her, and she couldn't help but cry out in anguish.Zoey felt a sense of hopelessness washing over her. She didn't know what to do or how long she was going to stay there. The fear and despair threatened to consume her as she struggled to come to terms with her situation.With trembling hands, she gingerly touched the tender bruises, Her body felt like a battleground, and she feared for her life. Doubting if people were actually looking for her. She couldn't even dieing in such a place.But then, she couldn't let herself die in such a miserable place. S
Attempted kidnapKim returned home, greeted his parents, and headed straight to Esther’s room to check on her. Esther, lying weakly on the bed, greeted Kim with a warm smile, asking him how his day went."Hey Esther, it was alright. How about you? How are you feeling?" Kim replied, concern apparent in his voice.Esther's smile faded as she looked up at Kim. "I'm worried, Kim. And a bit heartbroken," she confessed softly.Kim's brow furrowed with concern. "Why? What happened?" he asked, moving closer to her bedside.Esther sighed, her eyes clouded with sadness. "It's Lucas. His death broke me," she said quietly. "I thought he had changed, that he was ready for me, for us."Kim's heart sank at how worried Esther felt, but then, Lucas wasn't worth her tears. He let Miller use him and he almost killed Esther. He reached out to hold her hand, offering her comfort in her time of need.********************************Kim gently squeezed Esther's hand, offering her a reassuring smile. "Esthe
The fierced warningAs Cassey followed Miller obediently, she wanted to confuse him into thinking that she wasn't scared anymore. Looking for a chance to run. And then, the opportunity set itself.Miller’s phone ran, and with that little distraction Cassey was able to break free from his stronghold.As Cassey broke free from Miller's grip, adrenaline surged through her veins, she was desperate to get to safety.She sprinted down the hallway, her heart pounding in her chest, she didn't bother to even care to know if she was being chased after. Behind her, she could hear Miller's enraged shouts, his footsteps echoing loudly as he gave chase.“Hey, come back. I just wanted to talk, to discuss a way forward." In his heart he knew it was just a lie, he only wanted to kidnap her and probably kill her.With every step, Cassey's mind sprinted, searching for an escape route, a way out of this nightmare. She knew she had to reach the ground floor and find help before Miller caught up to her. Pu