“Who are you?” The boy asked, but Kohler couldn't reply, her feet gave out from under her, and the ground came up to welcome her._*If he is good, he will save me, and if he doesn’t, well, I won’t die all alone.*_ Kohler thought to herself.Maybe it was the coldness of the ground that kept her awake, but she felt it when he put his arms around her, lifting her with both hands, with surprising strength._*Finally, I’m safe.*_ she said in her mind, feeling relieved.“What if she is a ghost?” The little girl asked.“She's breathing, Sally. She's also solid.” He replied as he dropped her briefly, and then raised her onto his back. He was warm, so warm that Kohler felt she could cry any second from then.Kohler dug her face into his hair, enjoying the warmth, and was half awake, half asleep throughout the whole journey to wherever they lived. She simply hoped it wouldn't be another dangerous place.~Kohler awoke to the sound of sheep bleating, kids giggling, and something nice cooking.Sh
Quincy got to his office, anticipating the time he would have to leave for the event that Mr. Prescott was holding.“Anyways, I didn't see you to be a person who would wear this flashy wristwatch before the event. Or is that how excited you are about the event?”“Nah. It's an instruction. They want us to have it on, hours before we would get to the venue.”“Oh, I see. Alright then. All schedules have been cleared for today, so you have enough time to prepare for the event.” Scott informed him.“Alright, thanks. The event would start by 10 am, so I have enough time left.”“Yes. This is just 7:30 am, so whatever thing you might want to do before 8:30 am, please do it now. We should be leaving by 8:30 am to get there on time.”“Well, some people do arrive late. It's already a norm.” Quincy uttered, trying to ease up Scott's shoulders.“Not at this event. More information was already sent to your email which I went through. Lateness won't be condoled. 10:00 am and the gates would be close
Kohler's parents had accepted her in and while they were trying to be on her good side because they knew they were the ones who pushed her to get married to someone else twice, both men turned out to be jerks.She was in her room, leaning on the headboard, thinking of how she wanted to start a new life as it felt like it had been destroyed, and there was no urge to continue with anything.Suddenly, her phone vibrated and she glanced at it but was not in the mood to do anything about it.“Not like there's anyone special in my life. No investors, no man, no child.” She uttered in bitterness.Just when she wanted to turn to the other side of her bed, her phone beeped again.Her curiosity wouldn't let her be this time. So, she reached out to her phone and clicked on the message she got from an unknown number._*Let's meet up at Delicacy Restaurant. There is something important we need to talk about.*_Kohler became curious and thought about it for a while. Then she texted back._*Who are
On the other hand, Quincy was in his car, leaning his back against the back seat.“We're almost there,” Scott informed him and Quincy let out a sigh.His mind drifted back to when he was on a call with Mr. Daniel.~flashback~“I kind of have an event to attend by that time. Is there a way you can kindly make some time for me soon?” Quincy requested politely.“I'm afraid I can't, Mr. Anderson. Well, I'm sure you'll be fine, with or without my information. Have a nice day.”“Wait. Hold on, Mr. Daniel.” Quincy said, but heard the constant beeping of his phone which showed that Mr. Daniel had hung up.“Shit!” He cursed sharply.“What's going on, Quincy?” Lauren asked, looking concerned.Quincy found it difficult to speak because anger filled his heart. It was annoying that the man didn't consider other people's feelings or whatever they were doing.Somehow, he wished he hadn't come down to his car to check whose car had run into the wall that night.~back to reality~I sighed again, stari
“Alright, so what impression did I make of you?” Quincy asked, playing along.“Well, you made a really…. good one.” She chuckled and gulped down the remnant of the wine in her glass.Quincy smiled as well, also feeling relieved that it wasn't something he had to worry about.“Well, I'm glad to hear that. By the way, how long have you known Mr. Prescott?” Quincy asked, hoping to get any extra information from anyone.“It's been over a year now.”“And… how has working with him been?” “I have never been able to strike a deal with him actually, and that's because of just one thing.”“What's that?” Quincy asked, getting more curious.“We've never been on the same clock. When he is ready for some collaborations which would also need my major involvement, I might have been very busy and it sometimes goes the other way round.”“Oh, I see. I'm sorry about that. So, why do you think you were invited?”“The same reason you were. I came because I wanted to see the world he has in mind to create.
As Quincy and Kenzy left the elevator, they got back to the hall and it seemed like as if everything was as they left it; including everyone.“Uhm… Mind if we can grab a drink?” Kenzy asked, with a smile.“Thanks for the offer, Kenzie,” Quincy said, then walked a little distance from her.He had had enough of wandering with her. He needed to focus on the reason he was here and wasting his time with her would only make space for regrets.He picked up a glass of wine and looked around as he sipped it, then he dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out his phone to reach out to Scott.“How's it going in the car?”“A little boring though. How's the event going? They haven't started anything yet, I guess.”“No, they haven't. But I'm guessing they should start soon, though. Did anything suspicious happen outside?”“No. Just the normal thing. Checking people and allowing them in.”“I see. Alright then. Talk to you later. The atmosphere has changed. Seems Mr. Prescott will be coming up s
“Sir, we need you to duck!” The man raised his voice and Quincy bent down immediately only to hear the sound of a gunshot.The man had pulled the trigger but on who?Quincy turned to look back and saw someone lying flat on the ground and a few guards ran towards him.“Sir, he could have used you as a hostage.” The man who pulled the trigger informed him politely.“Who is he?” Quincy asked as he rose to his feet, still in shock.“He's just an antagonist. He promised to come here to destroy things, so Mr. Prescott already gave us an order to watch out for him.” He said to Quincy.Quincy looked closely at the man who was shot and he didn't look anything like anyone he knew. What was even more shocking was that he had a gun and could have gotten rid of him.“Well, thanks for saving my life.” Quincy appreciated him and then he saw Scott coming from a distant place. Quincy walked up to him briskly, wondering where he had gone so that he didn't answer his calls. “Where exactly have you bee
“Why are some people after your lives? About two people have threatened me to take your life. If you want to see me for more details, we can meet at Sky Blue Restaurant. I’ll be reserving the rooftop for us to talk in private.”Quincy wondered if it was true or if she was just looking for a way to get him to see her. But then, from how much he knew about her, he didn’t think he was someone who would fake that information just to get him to see her.“Is anything wrong?” Lauren asked, noticing his change of mood.Quincy slid his phone back into his pocket and looked up at her.“No. Not really.” He said, acting like he wasn’t there anymore.“But you are looking disturbed. Are you sure you aren’t keeping anything that I should know, from me?”Quincy then sighed placed his hands on her shoulders and looked into his eyes.“I should sue you for caring too much. Well, there is nothing wrong. But I might have to see her like you advised, or she may never stop sending messages.” He said to her,