Mag-log inMany years ago, Jack Banning was a top secret agent and former body guard of the vice president. His loyalty to the vice president and the nation was unbeatable. But he was set up in a cold-blood murder of the vice President's brother, Tony, by the enemy political elites who had wished for his downfall. Jack Banning was condemned to death afterwards. But right now, some years after, when death began to take its toll on the political elites, claims emerged that Jack Banning was on the rampage, wiping out the politicians. But how could a man who was supposed to be dead be running wild around the city killing? Now, his daughter, Miriam, from his estranged wife was the inspector presiding over the death toll ravaging the city. The inspector had some facts which nobody had. She was stuck between her duty and her secret biological ties with Jack Banning.
view more“Tuan aku mohon ini adalah harta terakhir kami,” isak wanita paruh baya sembari bersimpuh dihadapan Pria muda yang sedang duduk sembari menyisap sebatang rokoknya.
“Aku akan mengembalikan rumahmu jika kau mampu melunasi hutang Suamimu,” ujar Pria Muda itu. “Ibu,” isak Gadis Muda yang juga ikut bersimpuh bersama Sang Ibu. “Tuan, beri kami waktu untuk melunasi hutang Ayah,” ujar Gadis Muda itu dengan tatapan memohon. Pria itu kemudian melirik kearah Gadis itu. Gadis kecil yang masih menjadi Siswi Sekolah menengah atas. Pria itu kemudian menghela nafasnya kasar. Ia kemudian memanggil Gadis Muda itu dengan gerakan tangannya. “Kemari,” ucap Pria itu. Gadis itu tanpa ragu langsung maju menuju Pria itu. “Siapa namamu?” tanya Pria itu. “Ashley Cecilia Bailey,” jawab Ashley pelan. Pria itu kemudian menatap dengan seksama wajah Ashley. “Henry.” Asisten Pria itu kemudian mendekat. Pria itu kemudian membisikkan sesuatu pada Asistennya. “Baik Tuan Glen,” ujar Sang Asisten yang bernama Henry. Pria muda itu kemudian bangkit dari duduknya dan melenggang pergi tanpa sepatah kata pun diikuti oleh Sang Asisten Henry. Melihat itu, Sang Wanita paruh baya langsung berteriak histeris memohon agar mereka tak mengusir keluarganya dari rumah itu. “Ibu, Hiks. Bagaimana nasib kita,” isak Ashley sembari memeluk Sang Ibu. Beberapa jam kemudian, saat suasana rumah sudah sedikit tenang, Henry kembali membawa beberapa berkas ditangannya. Ia kemudian menjelaskan maksud dan tujuannya mengapa ia kembali. “Tuan memberi penawaran. Ia akan membiarkan kalian tinggal di rumah ini, dengan satu syarat. Yaitu, Nona Ashley menjadi Istri Tuan Glen,” ujar Henry. Ashley dan Sang Ibu terkejut. Bagaimana bisa mereka memberi penawaran itu pada gadis yang bahkan belum tamat sekolah. Sang Ibu langsung menolak mentah-mentah tawaran Henry. Sementara Ashley, ia mematung dan tak berkata apapun. “Silahkan dibaca terlebih dahulu kontrak perjanjian dan benefit yang akan kalian terima,” ujar Henry sembari menyodorkan sebuah berkas pada Ashley dan Ibunya. Keduanya kemudian membaca dengan seksama apa yang tertulis didalam berkas itu. “Tidak Tuan. Anakku lebih berharga daripada apapun. Aku tidak mungkin menjualnya dan menghancurkan masa depannya,” tegas Sang Ibu. “Baiklah kalau Anda menolak. Kalau begitu saya permisi,” ujar Henry kemudian meninggalkan rumah keluarga Bailey. Sang Ibu langsung memeluk putrinya itu dengan erat. Ia menangis karena tak tahu harus berbuat apa. Hari demi hari berlalu. Mereka masih belum mampu membayar hutang peninggalan Ayah Ashley. Kerja keras mereka sehari-hari hanya cukup untuk makan dan untuk kebutuhan pribadi. “Bu, apa tidak apa kalau kutinggal?” tanya Ashley saat melihat ibunya yang terbaring lemah di ranjang. “Iya. Ibu tak apa. Hanya masuk angin saja,” ucap Sang Ibu. Ashley kemudian berpamitan dan pergi menuju kesekolahnya. “Yatuhan, beri kami kemudahan,” batin Ashley. Disepanjang perjalanan menuju sekolahnya, ia hanya diam dan melamun. Gadis yang seharusnya hanya memikirkan pelajaran malah harus ikut menanggung beban keluarga. Sore pun tiba. Ashley kembali dari sekolah menuju rumahnya. Sesampainya dirumah, ia langsung menuju kamar Sang Ibu untuk melihat kondisinya. Tapi sebelum masuk, tiba-tiba pintu rumah diketuk. Gadis itu langsung berjalan kearah pintu dan membukanya. “Siapa?” Saat pintu terbuka, Ashley terkejut melihat Glen sudah berdiri diikuti beberapa orang dibelakangnya. “S-silahkan masuk Tuan,” ucap Ashley mempersilahkan Glen. Glen dan beberapa pengawalnya pun masuk. “Dimana Ibumu?” tanya Glen. “Sebentar Tuan.” Ashley langsung berlari menuju kamar Ibunya dan membukanya. “Bu, Ibu. Ada Tuan Glen. Kita harus bagaimana Bu?” ujar Ashley cemas. Sang Ibu tak merespons. Tubuhnya pucat dan seluruh badannya kaku. Ashley pun mendekat dan langsung memeriksa Ibunya. “Bu! Bu! Bangunlah Bu!” ujar Ashley dengan suara yang mulai gemetar. Gadis itu dengan cepat memeriksa bagian pergelangan tangan ibunya serta bagian lehernya. Ia terduduk lemas. Seluruh tubuhnya bergetar. Air mata mulai mengalir dari pelupuk matanya. “IBUUUUU!” jerit Ashley. Mendengar itu, beberapa ajudan Glen langsung menghampiri Ashley dan melihat situasi yang terjadi. “Ibu! Jangan tinggalkan aku Bu! Aku mohon!” isak Ashley sembari terus menggoncangkan tubuh Ibunya. Glen pun langsung menghampiri Ashley. Ia tak berkata sepatah katapun. “Tuan, tolong aku tuan! Bantu aku membawa Ibu kerumah sakit!” Melihat itu, Glen pun tak tinggal diam. Ia memerintahkan beberapa pengawalnya untuk membopong tubuh Ibu Ashley dan membawanya kerumah sakit. Ibu Ashley berada di mobil pengawal Glen. Sementara Ashley, diminta untuk naik bersama Glen. “Pikirkan tawaran kemarin. Itu adalah satu-satunya pilihan untuk melanjutkan hidup,” ujar Glen membuka suara. Ashley tak menjawab. Ia hanya bisa menangis sepanjang perjalanan. Sesampainya dirumah sakit, Ibu Ashley langsung dibawa ke IGD. Dan beberapa menit kemudian, Sang Ibu dinyatakan meninggal dunia akibat serangan jantung. Gadis itu tak bergeming. Air matanya mengalir deras dari pelupuk matanya. Ia kemudian mendekat kearah Sang Ibu dan menangis sejadi jadinya. “Kenapa kau meninggalkanku Bu?” jerit Ashley. “Aku harus bagaimana jika tidak ada Ibu?” “Aku hanya punya Ibu. Dan sekarang aku tidak punya siapa-siapa lagi Bu,” isak Ashley. Glen pun merasa Iba. Ia ingin menenangkan gadis kecil dihadapannya itu tapi tidak tahu bagaimana caranya. Pria itu kemudian keluar dan menuju bagian administrasi untuk melunasi semua biaya perawatan Ibu Ashley. Beberapa jam berlalu. Sang Ibu kemudian dimakamkan di pemakaman umum tepat disebelah Ayahnya. Ashley hanya bisa meratapi kepergian Ibunya dan meratapi nasibnya yang sangat memprihatinkan. “Nona, Tuan ingin bicara denganmu,” ucap Henry yang sedari tadi menemani Ashley mengurus pemakaman Sang Ibu. Ashley kemudian mengangguk dan beranjak dari makam Ibunya dan menuju mobil Glen. “Ada apa Tuan?” tanya Ashley to the point. “Baca ini,” ujar Glen sembari menyodorkan berkas pada Ashley. Ashley kemudian membuka dan membacanya dengan perlahan. “Apa aku tidak salah baca? Kau akan menanggung semua biayaku hingga aku mati?” tanya Ashley memastikan. “Ya. Kenapa? Tidak percaya?” tanya Glen dengan tatapan mengintimidasi. Ashley menelan ludahnya kasar. Ini adalah kesempatan bagus untuknya. Lagipula dia tidak punya siapa-siapa lagi didunia ini. Belum lagi ia masih sekolah. Ia berfikir biaya sekolahnya yang cukup besar. Gadis itu kemudian menoleh kearah Glen. “Dengan satu syarat. Pernikahan ini harus disembunyikan,” ujar Ashley. Glen menoleh. “Ck. Gadis kecil sepertimu tau apa?” “Aku tidak ingin terekspos dan hanya ingin hidup damai,” ujar Ashley. “Kalau kau setuju aku akan tanda tangan sekarang ,” lanjut Ashley. “Oke. Deal,” ujar Glen. Dengan cepat, Ashley menanda tangani kontrak perjanjian pernikahan itu. Ia kemudian menyerahkan pada Glen dan langsung menyenderkan tubuhnya dikursi mobil sembari menarik nafas panjang. “Semoga aku tidak salah mengambil keputusan,” batinnya.Miriam's heart sank as she read the note and watched the video on her phone. Ben, her boyfriend, was being held captive, and the kidnapper was demanding that she confess her secrets. Miriam's mind was racing with questions - who could be behind this, and how did they know about her secrets?She felt a chill run down her spine as she realized that she might be in grave danger. She had always been careful to keep her secrets hidden, but it seemed that someone had discovered her true nature.Miriam's eyes scanned the note, her mind processing the words. "Confess your secrets, or Ben will pay the price," it read. The video showed Ben, bound and gagged, with a look of fear in his eyes.Miriam's instincts kicked in, and she drew her gun, her eyes scanning the room. She knew that she had to be careful, that someone might be lurking around her apartment. She moved cautiously, her gun pointed out, as she checked every room.The silence was oppressive, and Miriam's senses were on high alert. Sh
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that it would be taking over the investigation into the mayhem in the state, citing the case's complexity and the need for a more comprehensive approach. The news sent shockwaves through the local law enforcement community, with many expressing concerns about the implications of federal involvement.Miriam, however, was not one to back down from a challenge. She knew that the FBI's involvement would likely mean that she would be removed from the case, and she was determined to see it through to its conclusion. She sat down at her desk and began to draft a plea to her superiors, requesting more time to work on the case.As she wrote, Miriam's thoughts were a jumble of emotions and ideas. She knew that she had to act fast, before the case slipped out of her grasp. She poured her heart and soul into the plea, explaining why she was the best person to see the case through to its conclusion.Miriam went on to detail her experience and exp
Miriam sat on the couch in her living room, sipping a glass of wine as she gazed out the window. Her boyfriend, Ben, sat beside her, his arm wrapped around her shoulders. They had been together for a few months now, and Miriam had to admit that she was starting to feel a deep connection with him.As they sat there in comfortable silence, Ben turned to her and asked, "Hey, what's on your mind? You've been a bit distant lately."Miriam took a deep breath and let it out slowly. "It's just...my dad," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Ben's expression softened. "What about him? You don't talk about him much."Miriam shrugged. "I know. It's just...he's a complicated person. He's been living in the woods for years, and I've been trying to...I don't know, reach out to him, I guess."Ben's eyes widened in surprise. "The woods? Like, in the city?"Miriam nodded. "Yeah. He's always been a bit of a loner, but after my mom passed away, he just...withdrew. He's been living out there for y
The Federal Police unit, sanctioned by Inspector Miriam, issued a public declaration that Sophia, the young journalist, had been declared missing. Her picture was plastered across social media, newspapers, and television screens, with a plea to the public to report any information that could lead to her safe return."Sophia was last seen at her apartment, and we are concerned for her safety," the police statement read. "If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact us immediately."Inspector Miriam's face was stern as she addressed the media, her voice firm but laced with a hint of desperation. "We urge anyone with information to come forward. Sophia's disappearance is a matter of utmost concern, and we will do everything in our power to find her."As the news spread, the public rallied around the cause, sharing Sophia's picture and information on social media, hoping to reach someone who might know something. But despite the efforts, Sophia remained elusive. N
The animosity Salim had borne for the inspector of Vegas county took a full expression as the cunning mogul launched into emotional rhetorics, condemning the police's effort and coming up with a conspiracy theory about the security activities of Miriam and her force in the Vegas county.''I will ma
The panel commenced shortly with the senior officers having all hands on deck. They were all seated across the round-table, poised to have a showdown. Miriam braced up for the moment looking to make a case for herself against Salim and to defend her jurisdiction as much as she could. It was her cit
Miriam was driven down in the early hours of the morning to the famous Glass House in the city centre. The Glass House was known as the Criminal Investigation Department's complex for official meets and forums. The CID-owned complex was renowned for playing host to numerous executive conferences, n
The duo huddled together for warmth in the cosy sofa. Miriam was quite tipsy from the shots of whisky and cigarettes as she curled up in Ben's arms. She felt a rage of emotional turbulence brewing within her while she struggled to free herself from the impact of the day's mix of events. Slowly, she
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