The next morning, Adrian woke rather early, staring out at the window, as the rain fell on, seeming not to stop. It cast cold blankets everywhere even with the windows closed, trickles of rain running down the glasses.The rain had stopped for a while in the middle of the night, but had started up again, just as the clock struck four. Outside the window were the shimmering, but blurred street lights casting lovely shadows on the sidewalks. If the day was plagued with that much rain, would it be a good day? For a reason Adrian couldn't comprehend; whenever a day started out with rain, it always felt like a bad day. About two hours later, it stopped raining, and Adrian took a warm bath. Just right as he stepped out of the bathroom in his bathrobe, a knock appeared on the door, and he went to it. It was Sophie. “Good morning.” She said, with a bright smile. She stared at his wet hair, and her grin broadened. “It seems I'm right on time.” She shoved a pair of clothes into his hands.“O
A pang of horror shot through Steve Wilson, and he ran to the wounded executive along with others. The ladies were screaming, making him feel even more jumpy and irritated. Morning was happening to them, yet they were making a fuss of it.“You all should keep quiet!” Steve Wilson bellowed, and the place fell into total silence, except for the man who was still groaning in pain, writhing on the ground. The acrid smell of the executive’s blood filled his nostrils, and he feared something worse would happen. An employee took off his shirt, and wrapped it around the executive’s bleeding stomach, wanting to stop the bleeding, so he wouldn't lose too much blood before getting to the hospital.“Hurry, hurry.” Steve Wilson said, rushing to lift the man into the arms of another employee, who ran immediately, making for the car, so he could rush him to the hospital. After calming down, he turned to the horrified employees. One of the women was in tears, and he barely managed to put the irrita
Steve Wilson froze from within, and ice, instead of blood, flowed through his veins. “What did you say?” He voiced out “Take it down now. Hurry.”“I was on it right before I called. I just thought you should know.” He replied, and Steve Wilson ended the call.He went straight to the media on his phone. It had soared to the number one search term in just a couple of hours. He clicked on the video, and watched, ignoring the water drops from his hair, falling onto his screen. The video looked bad. It looked worse than it had actually been, and the ladies screaming didn't make it any better. The shares were massive, and comments were overflowing already underneath the video.What the heck? Is that a product they're intending to serve to us?Gateway to hell. That's what they're making.They're not making this for us, are they?They should be shut down! Did that man just get hit? Did he get injured? This is dangerous. Their license should be revoked.If the man gets injured, let's all m
“Set up a meeting with the different team leaders of each department. I need to address a brief issue.” Steve Wilson said to Daniel, fixing his watch, as they exited the meeting room. “Right now?” Daniel asked, keeping up the pace with Steve Wilson.“In two hours’, time. Get everyone ready.” Steve Wilson replied, and loosened his tie as he made his way to his office. Surprisingly, Regina was there, looking around at the portraits, with two bags in her hands.“Regina.” He called in surprise, and she got up from the sofa, a smile spreading on her face.“I hope I'm not disturbing you. I just… You know, you didn't eat before you left. I know how stressed you were when you returned from work yesterday. So, I just got snacks, and stuff.” She said, taking out burgers from the bag she brought, and a can of Sprite. “I was rushing because I didn't want you to be in the thick of work when I showed up. You have some time to grab a few bites, right?” She asked, and opened a little plate. “I got
The next day, Steve Wilson went to see the executive in the hospital. He had been unable to see him the previous evening because he was sleeping, and didn't want to interrupt his sleep. The executive was sitting up, watching the news when Steve Wilson came in.“Sir.” He said, trying to get to his feet, but Steve Wilson stopped him.“How are you feeling?” Steve Wilson asked, and placed the fruits he got for him on the little table over his legs. “I’m sorry. I…”“You're sorry? That was none of your fault.” He said, trying to make him feel at rest.“A reporter came by and saw me injured.” The executive said, feeling like he had made things worse.“Oh yeah, that reporter? He came to threaten me.” Steve Wilson said, with a laugh. “What? How dare he?” He spoke, with his brows, raised.“Let him be. Just focus on your health.” “I'm healing already. It was a deep gash, but the drugs and minor sewing which they did, made me feel much better than yesterday. Even if he speaks to the public, I
“Your wife whom no one knows about, is in our custody, and I can’t guarantee how long she is going to live.”Steve Wilson’s heart raced as he read the message. He couldn't quite make sense of it, as his mind went blank. His thoughts were in his head like scattered pieces. Who could have dared to abduct her? Why? The message included an address, but he didn't bother checking it yet. First, he needed to confirm that this wasn't some sick prank or a trap. He felt that it could just be some people thinking they could bait him into walking into their trap.Steve Wilson quickly dialed his wife’s number, tapping his feet impatiently, but it went straight to voicemail. His anxiety spiked. “Why wasn't she answering? It couldn't really be that she was taken, could it?” He thought to himself, then tried calling over and over, but the result stayed the same. Panic set in."Step on it!" He urged his driver, his voice firm, but laced with worry. "I need to get home as quickly as possible." He add
Regina was in her home, thinking about all the progress that had come into hee life, ever since she met Steve Wilson.She was willing to keep him by her side, for as long as she could, and more importantly, when she had gained all she needed from him.“Here are the fruits you asked for, ma'am.” A maid said to her as she handed over the tray of fruits to her.“Thanks. I'm expecting a friend of mine, today, so when she comes, lead her to the garden. I'll be there.” Regina informed her.“Alright, ma'am.” She responded, respectfully.“Good.”Regina rose to her feet with the tray of fruits in her hand, and then headed to the garden.She had made other maids to prepare the garden, the way she wanted it, and in an atmosphere that would encourage the conversation between her and her friend.It had actually been a while since she saw her friend, because she had travelled out, and the last time her friend saw her, she was in a level, lower than her current one.Although, she wasn't planning to b
Steve Wilson opened his eyes, and the first thing he set his eyes on was the ceiling. He was about to question himself to know where he was, but even before he could think about that, the smell of a hospital had hit him.There was no one who wouldn’t know the sick smell of a hospital, except they had never been in one, before.Although, it was confusing how he got here, as he couldn’t recollect any memory that made him understand how he got here, but he was glad that he was away from that ugly scene.While he was trying to remember what had happened, the door slid open, and Daniel walked in.“You’re awake.” He said, looking relieved.“Yes, I am. How did you find me?” Steve Wilson managed to make his voice, audible.“I was able to track your car. Your car has a device on it that whenever it has been hit, really bad; probably another car run into it, or you ran into a wall or a tree, it would send an emergency to the tracking system. Fortunately, I was still on the laptops, checking out