Murmurs fill the entire room which is now pitch black. “What is going on here?!"Dario sighs in frustration. Hardin feels small fingers gripping his arm tightly. He hears heavy breathing and he is suddenly concerned. He could tell who it was from the scent of her perfume.“Layla. Are you okay?”“I-I'm afraid of the dark”Layla managed to whisper while she hyperventilated. Hardin places two hands on her shoulders barely seeing anything. “Relax Layla! Take deep breaths okay”The lights suddenly come on and everyone is relieved. Layla is on the floor covered in sweat as she struggled to breath. Hardin pat's her back softly until she regains her regular breathing. “Thank you sir”She manages to stand to her feet looking pale. “Are you sure you don't want to go home? Maybe we should go to the hospital?"A loud shriek is heard from a group of guests. Hardin, Layla, Dario and Karina all rush to see people huddled together as multiple screams are heard. Hardin pushes his way through to
“Drugged? How is that possible and why would you even swallow such a pill?!"Luke clears his throat. “I must have mistaken it for something else”Karina scoffs. “Were you completely out of your mind?”Karina leans forward just enough so that Luke could hear her. “You've been acting strange these days and now what? You're taking drugs or you're being drugged? How the hell are you living your life Luke?!”Luke felt his nervousness grow inside. It was after he had stolen those tapes from Hardin that his pills got exchanged. He was certain they were normal up until then. Did Hardin do it because he was ignoring him and hadn't brough information yet? Luke tries to shake off those thoughts from his head. Hardin no longer had leverage over him. He had destroyed any evidence that would ruin him. However, He kept on receiving those threatening note. Was that Hardin's doings as well or did he really have another enemy? “Luke! Are you even listening to me?!”Karina snaps her fingers in Lu
Hardin steps out of the police station and is instantly hit by the sunlight and fresh air that gives him a sense of relaxation. “Sir!”Layla walks up to Hardin gesturing towards the car. Once they had gotten home, Layla knocks on Hardin's officer and enters inside. She was worried that he would be terrified after being accused with evidence but Hardin looked totally fine that she wondered if he was just putting up an act. “Sir? May I come in?”Layla comes in with Hardin's permission and he is seen going through some files he had missed out on since being at the station in the morning. “Sir, did everything go well? I know you didn't commit any crime I was there with you. I can make my own statement if you want”Hardin pauses from writing. It was just like last time. Dario had promised to testify in court and save him but he had turned around to stab him in the back. He had gave him so much hope and caused him so much pain. Hardin could never trust anyone again. If his own family
Luke pushes Travis to the side and runs away. Travis chases him all the way down the stairs. “Hey you! Stop there!”He sighs as he chased him down the stairs. Luke was only making this tough on him. “I'm calling for backup!”Luke makes his way outside the back door feeling relieved but his happiness was only short-lived. A bunch of police cars surrounded him instantly pointing their gun towards him. “Hands behind your head and on your knees! Now!”Luke froze. Was this the end of his life? Or was it all just a nightmare?Once he opened his eyes. Would he be back in his bedroom living happily? “I said on the ground!”The officer yells and he is being grabbed by two huge officers and forcefully dragged away. “No!!!”A loud shriek is heard and Luke turns to see his sister Karina run up to him with tears in her eyes. She gives him a brief hug. “No! Officer! You cannot arrest him! Let him go this instant! My brother is innocent! I said let him go!”Karina is pushed away by an officer.
“Dario!”Karina bursts into Dario's office with her heels aggressively clicking on the floor. She places two hands on his desk looking pissed. Dario looks up at her in concern. She had bags underneath her swollen red eyes. It was obvious she had been crying and her make-up was an utter mess. “What's wrong my love?”Dario says getting up and placing an arm around Karina but she pushes him off. “You said you were going to deal with that lowlife but you haven't done anything and now look what has happened?!”Dario scrunches his face in confusion wondering what had gotten Karina so worked up. “What happened?”Karina scoffs. “How do you not know what's happening? Damnit! It's all over the fucking news!"Karina slumps on the couch next to her and places a hand on her forehead. Dario whips his phone out from his pocket and checks the news. His lips form into a thin line as he reads the headline news. “When did he start dealing drugs?”Karina looked up at Dario with a stunned expressio
Hardin leans back in his seat with a blank expression. “Threatening you? Why would I do that?”Hardin shakes his head. “I wouldn't hide behind and play games. I'm no coward Mr. Hamilton”Luke searched Hardin's eyes wondering whether to believe him or not. “You once accused me of threatening you and I'm sure I made it clear to you to check the rest of your enemies”Luke sighs deeply as fear swirls in his eyes.“You have to help me find the person! I know you can do that”Hardin chuckled. Was this a joke?“Have you lost it Mr. Hamilton?”Luke didn't care if he was asking his enemy for help. Of course he had despised Hardin for what he did to him but he was more afraid of losing his life to an unknown person.If Hardin could dig up a deep secret like his drug trafficking history then he believed catching the blackmailer would be a piece of cake for him. “I beg of you. I am already serving my punishment over here without any complaints. I only ask you for this favour”Hardin was start
*Flashback*“So you're not done washing my car you bastard?!”Luke slams his fists into Hardin's face and he spits out blood as he falls to the ground. “Oh. I see you're trying to rile me up huh?! Did you do this to get my attention? You seriously think my sister loves a lowlife like you huh?!"Another punch is thrown at him and he groans in pain spitting out more blood. “You. I'm going to deal with you so much today that you won't be able to fucking walk!!”…Hardin opens his eyes and breathes heavily. He was soaked in sweat as his heart pounded loudly in his chest. He takes a quick look around and sees the familiar paintings on his room walls. He was home and safe. “Sir! Are you awake?”Hardin knew who was speaking before he even turned his head to look. Layla had a worried expression on her face as she stood at his bedside with a weary smile. She lets out a relieved sigh once she saw he was staring at her. She brings a glass of water to his lips which he slowly drinks. Hardin
“What did you just say?!”Karina's phone fell out of her hands catching Dario's attention. He gets up immediately and rushes towards her. “Karina! What's wrong?!’”Karina looked at Dario with tears brimming in her eyes. “Luke was stabbed!"…Karina and Dario rushes to the hospital to see Luke laying on the bed unconscious with a handcuff on his hand chained to the bed. “Doctor. What's his state?”Dario asks calmly as Karina sobs next to Luke. “Luckily, his vitals are intact but he would have died if a guard hadn't found him on the floor. He lost a lot of blood so you'll have to give him some time to recover but he hopefully will be fine”“Thank you Doc”“Dario. He is awake!"Dario rushes to Karina's side as they both stare at Luke. “Karina?”Luke speaks in a groggy voice barely able to keep his eyes open.“Don't say much. How are you feeling?”Karina asks in worry. “Luke, tell me Who did this to you? Do you know the person?”Luke shakes his head slowly. “I don't think it was an