After answering the Reporters' questions, Brian and Stacy proceeded into the venue, and Brian had and ugly look on his face while Stacy looked like she was trying to calm him down in a discreet manner."Ah, Aaron! My friend, you've finally made it, I though you said you wouldn’t come," exclaimed a jovial man with a thick Spanish accent said slinging is arm around Brian's shoulder from behind. Stacy, observing the scene, quietly stepped aside."Arlo, it's wonderful to see you too," Brian replied in a pleasant yet measured tone, gently removing Arlo's hand from his shoulder and reaching out for Stacy. All the while, his gaze remained fixed on Arlo, causing Stacy to look at Brian with a mix of surprise and curiosity."My, oh my, Aaron, you have a girlfriend now. I always thought you were going to marry Ryan at some point," Arlo remarked matter-of-factly, his eyes scanning Stacy from head to toe in a judgmental manner before offering her a warm smile.For Stacy, it felt as though she had
As Arlo watched Stacy disappear into the crowd, he couldn't help but wonder about what was really going on between her and Brian. Something seemed amiss, and he made an inward vow to himself to figure out whatever they were hiding, then he finally turns to Brian and saw how he looked at her like she was just going to disappear any moment from then.He had smirk on his face then pushed Brian lightly causing him to lose his balance and stumble into his arms.“Hermano! do you like her that much? My goodness it looks like you would even follow her to the washroom” Arlo said as he studied Brian’s facial expression while helping him stand on own feet. “Shut up” Brian sparked at Arlo.Stacy entered the washroom, her breath catching in her throat as she took in the grandeur of the space. The room was really huge, bathed in a soft, flattering glow that drew attention to every detail. Making her way towards the towering mirror, she suddenly heard the door swing open once more. Turning around, S
Gina's head snapped towards Brian as she heard his question. Panic filled her eyes as she rushed towards him, gripping his arm tightly. "Hey! What do you mean, where's Stacy? Didn't she come to meet you already?" Her voice trembled with fear, and her face clearly showed her concern.Brian looked surprised by Gina's reaction, then she spoke again, "When I left her, I told her to come and meet you. Are you saying you haven't seen her since?" Her voice held a hint of fear.Meanwhile, Arlo noticed the sudden shift in the atmosphere. He took a few steps back, pulling out his phone."Lock down the building, no one is to go in or out," Arlo commanded into his phone, his voice filled with urgency. After ending the call, he tucked his phone away and made his way back to Brian and Gina, his footsteps purposeful."The building will be on lockdown very soon. We'll find Stacy, don't worry," Arlo reassured them, his tone steady and determined. He turned his gaze towards Gina, and his heart sank as
After explaining the situation to his father, Arlo ascended the podium. As soon as the microphone emitted a sound, all eyes turned towards him, filled with anticipation, awaiting his words."Good evening, everyone. I sincerely apologize for the disruption to this event. We have encountered a minor issue that is currently being addressed. However, for the safety and well-being of all present, it is necessary to conclude the event at this time. We deeply regret any inconvenience caused," he concluded, swiftly descending from the podium.Arlo's concise and composed message conveyed both an apology and a reassurance that steps were being taken to resolve the situation.Ryan and Brian were both engaged in a call, and Gina watched as everyone evacuated the building and just then they coincidentally concluded their calls at the same time, Arlo with a remorseful look on his face approached them. Brian then turned to Gina and stated, “Gina I have to leave, I’ll find Stacy... I promise” he says
In a dimly lit, lavishly furnished room, Stacy was gently carried and placed upon a plush bed. The room exuded an air of secrecy and foreboding."Avery truly succeeded in pleasing me perfectly," the man spoke with pleasure, his voice a venomous whisper. "I can't believe the exquisite beauty she presented to me was actually you Stacy. Although I might have to chop her head off, how dare she drug you!"His fury simmered beneath his controlled tone, his words dripping with a chilling mix of rage and vengeance."Don't you worry, my love. We are finally going to be together again, and no one in this world can tear us apart, not even your dear sill friend Gina or your own mother," he whispered tenderly, his voice filled with a sense of possessiveness as he gently caressed Stacy's face.As he leaned in, their lips almost meeting, the peacefulness of the moment was abruptly interrupted by the arrival of one of his trusted subordinates.Raising his head, a curse escaped his lips as frustration
"Why are you here? How? Please let me go! stay away from me! Jeff, please let me go!" Stacy pleaded in fear, tears streaming down her face as she recalled the haunting memories of Jeff's past actions."And why should I do that, Stacy? Although only a year has passed since our breakup, it warms my heart that you still remember me," Jeff remarked with a daunting smile, advancing closer."Jeff, stay away from me!" Stacy shouted, attempting to rise from the bed. However, a searing pain surged through her head, forcing her back onto the mattress. Jeff, in an aggressive manner, seized her hair, turning her to face him."You're going nowhere, Stacy Bennet. You're mine, only mine. Whoever that man you're calling is, he won't find you, understand?" he said with a soft smile that mismatched with the forceful grip on her hands and hair.“Why? Why did you come back? Can't you just let me be?” Stacy cried out, tears pouring down her cheeks. Irritated by her persistent resistance, Jeff seized her n
The hospital's sterile corridors echoed with anxious whispers as Brian, still worried and internally blaming himself for what had happened to Stacy, attempted to gather his thoughts. Gina, visibly distraught, clung on to Arlo’s arm, awaiting news about Stacy's condition. As a female nurse emerged from the room, they all turned to her."Stacy is fine now, her wound was quite deep but she’ll be fine in a few days, and we suggest that she sees a psychiatrist after getting discharged from here” the nurse says then gives Brian a paper then continues “she needs enough rest" the nurse informed, her voice a soothing balm to their frayed nerves. Brian nodded gratefully, his gaze shifting between Gina and the concerned faces of both mothers.As they settled into a collective sense of relief, Anna, Stacy's mother also a mom to Gina, directed her attention towards Arlo with a perceptive look. "Who is this he, Gina? And what happened back there?" she queried, her tone a mix of concern and curiosit
Stacy woke up in a hospital room and realized she was moved to a recovery room. Arlo excused himself, leaving Gina with Anna, and Valerie. Gina explained the chaotic events that led to this moment, and as Stacy processed it all, she thought about Brian and remembered how he fought against Jeff while carrying her, and how hard he tried to protect her from him.Feeling concerned about Brian's whereabouts, Stacy asked, "Where is Brian?" Her hoarse voice and a sharp hiss of pain revealed the toll her injuries took as she tried to sit up.Upon hearing the question Stacy had asked, not wanting Gina to let her know about Avery having anything to do with what happened to her, Valerie came closer to Stacy, searing herself beside her, she gently took her hand and answered her saying “Stacy dear, Brian is going to be here soon, he just stepped out for a while” realizing what Valerie was trying to do, Anna felt a little bit angry but she decided not to say anything as well, Gina who was completel