The living room door creaks open and Rose steps inside her home with heavy shopping bags and closes the door, before she can take off her coat, the resonant voice of her father, Gabriel, echoes through the living room."Where have you been, Rose?!" His tone carries a mix of concern and frustration, desperately trying to understand his daughter.Turning towards the source of the voice, Rose meets the gaze of her father, a man whose once-vibrant eyes are now etched with lines of worry."Why did you leave to go shopping without taking anyone with you?" Her father continues, his voice rising with each word.Rose lets her eyes wander around the familiar surroundings."Rose, are you taking your medication?" Her father's question cuts through the silence."I'm getting better. I don't need to take anything. I don't want it." Rose insists."You must take them, Rose. It's for your own well-being." Her father pleads."Dad, I'm getting better. I can handle things without medication."Her father s
Vincent cuts the call. He looks up at Ben, smiles."Austin has agreed to meet with me.""I'm glad I could get his mobile number. I could not find his address and it was so difficult to even find his number.""Why would Austin try so hard to hide all these things? Is something going on in his family or the company that we don't know about?""I believe so, sir." Ben replies.A message notification lands on Vincent's phone, revealing the coordinates of Austin's chosen location."He has sent it. We'll go there in the next thirty minutes but now I have to attend some meetings." Vincent says. After attending to pressing matters in the company, Vincent and Ben drive themselves to the cafe Austin chose as his location. The cafe is nestled between city buildings exuding a comforting aroma as Ben parks near the entrance. Vincent steps out and enters the cafe. Ben skillfully maneuvers the car into a discreet spot that offers a clear view of the entrance. The door chimes behind Vincent.
Austin enters the hallway, slowly making his way to the VVIP room Vincent has booked. He stops in front of the black door. Austin's hands shiver as he places it on the door knob. The door swings open. Austin sees an opening showing Vincent discussing with a man being obstructed by the opened door. Beau steps out, closing the door behind her."Austin, where have you been? The manager has been asking of you." Beau grabs the tray from Austin."You can leave now." Beau says.Austin replies, "Thanks."Austin speeds down the hallway, down the stairs. Austin rests on the wall, panting as he slides down on the floor. That was close. Austin cannot thank Beau enough. Beau has no idea how much she has helped Austin. Austin hurries to the counter."You have served them the drinks." The barman asks."Actually, Beau helped me." Austin admits.The barman chuckles, "Beau won't let such an opportunity pass by her. Two billionaires are present in the club, of course she wants to play her game."
Luther slides into his car, his engine purrs to life as he speeds off. He navigates through the opulent neighborhood that he had seen Austin earlier on. As he drives, Luther's mind buzzes with questions. The image of Austin in this affluent neighborhood has ignited a spark of curiosity."Why would a maid come out of there when Austin went there for a job? Luther mutters, his brows furrows in contemplation. Perhaps Austin had lost the job, a suggestion that seemed to align with the presence of the maid entering and leaving the house. Yet, Luther wanted to be sure. He needed to be certain before drawing conclusions.Parking discreetly at a distance, Luther observes the entrance of the upscale resident. Luther cannot shake the thought that there is more to Austin's connection with this affluent neighborhood that meets the eye.****************************************************************************************************************** Ariel's car had trailed Luther's discreet
The sharp sting of Ariel's slap reverberates through Luther's senses, a sudden eruption of pain and disbelief. His cheek throbs, the sting mirroring the shock that ripples through him. Luther's mind races with a cascade of thoughts. Why did she slap him? What could she have found out that made her react in such a way? Austin comes to mind. He is the only reason that she could have to slap him."How could you do this to me?" Ariel's voice rises.Luther blinks in confusion, "What are you talking about, Ariel?"Don't play dumb with me." Ariel's voice trembles with a mix of hurt and pain, "Luther, I saw you! Don't lie to me. Who is she?"Luther's expression shifts from shock to denial as he tries to make sense of Ariel's accusation."Ariel, you have got it all wrong. I have no idea what you're talking about."Frustration grows in Ariel as she fists her palms, "You have been making suspicious calls. What have they been about?"Luther thins his lips. He cannot let Ariel know he has been try
Ariel feels the night tense with anticipation and worry as she waits for the ambulance to come. Someone who was passing by earlier had called the ambulance. Ariel was too shocked to even get out her phone and call for help. Luther was all she could concentrate on. He was bleeding from his head so she had gently tied her necktie around the bleeding area. Suddenly, the distant wailing of sirens grow louder and an ambulance emerges on the scene. The ambulance doors swing open, revealing a team of paramedics. Ariel stands up, takes a step away."We're here to help, ma'am. We are going to take him to hospital." A paramedic calms Ariel."Thank you. Please, he is bleeding from his head." Ariel points out.Luther is gently carried onto the stretcher."Can I come with you?" Ariel asks, worry etches on her face."Yes, ma'am." The paramedic replies.Ariel climbs on board and sits beside Luther, holding his hand firm. The paramedics close the door firmly. The ambulance starts moving. Ariel
Ariel slides the hospital room door open and walks in, closing it behind her. The hospital room was sterile and quiet unlike the turmoil that happened last night. She has a small bag filled with clothes, fruits and snacks. Luther is still in bed, unconscious. Ariel, determined to provide comfort to Luther, approaches with a warm smile. She sits beside him and grazes his face with her fingers."I'm sorry, Luther. If only I stopped then this would not have happened to you. Please wake up. I miss you." Ariel whispers softly.Ariel does not steer. She gets up and suddenly, Luther grabs Ariel's wrist startling her. The bag in her hand falls to the floor."Oh my God, Luther, you're awake." Ariel shouts in happiness. Luther takes some time to recollect his thoughts. He cannot remember how he got here."What happened? Why am I in the hospital?" Luther slowly sits up, feels pain shoot up in his head. He groans in pain, heading the side of his head."Take it easy. You had an accident. Lie down
Rose gently pushes the door open. Mikel quickly ends the call, pockets his phone."You're back so quickly." Mikel smiles.Rose sits down and crosses her chest. She seductively slides down her gown to show more of her bosom. Mikel's eyes glisten in anticipation."Do you think we could go somewhere more private?" Rose picks up a bottle of red wine. She twists it open and pours the red alcohol into a glass."I would like that." Mikel smiles.Rose fills the glass to the brim. She drops the bottle and picks up the glass. She swirls it gently.Rose corks an eyebrow. She pours the alcohol at Mikel, wetting his face down to his shirt. Mikel gasps in shock, looks up at Rose."Are you insane? What did you do that for?" Mikel yells."Do you think I'm that easy? Do you think I'm one of those sluts you pick up on the roads?""You're crazy. You have lost your damn mind." Mikel picks up a serviette and dabs his face dry."You were going to take pictures of me?" Rose's voice rises."Yeah, so? You wer