로그인Maria did not leave were her curtain was , she was lost in thoughts until sunrise.She in a dark for hours quietly. Her back was against the wall and folding her knees. She was still unto the USB drive. She had not let it go the entire night. Not once. She was checking it now and then to make sure it was still there, she was so scared a hand will appear thought the wall and snatch it from her.The security men had done their check. Nothing unusual, they said, There cameras were active and no one came in or went out.But she still had the picture of her car on her screen And she knew whoever took the picture know what she drove and where it will be parked.That was not nothing.That was a message. A clear one.We are watching you. We are close. And we are not scared of you.Maria finally decided to stand up after everything. Her whole body was aching her. Her back hurt. Her neck hurt.She was looking so weak like a lot has been happening to her and s
Mr. Harrison's office smells of expensive coffee and an old leather chair. Maria sat down in front of Mr. Harrison, dropping all the documents she had on his table."Marcus Chen," she said, pointing to the picture she saw in Walton's files. "Daniel's former legal advisor. He came to our wedding."“Are you sure? Mr. Harrison said."Positive. He was behind us, looking. I was thinking he was a business partner. He looked at Walton in a way..." she paused, trying to remember the look in the man's eyes. "It was not good."The lawyer opened a file on his system, typing. "Marcus Chen had left the office three months before the murder. Cited personal reasons." He turned the screen toward Maria. "Now look —two weeks after he left, he received money worth five hundred thousand dollars from an offshore account."Maria's heart beat increased. "Will you be able to get the account?""I tried. The account is buried under multiple shell companies. But..." Harrison brings out another document, "I foun
Walton did not know what day it was again because he had been there for a while.Just the sound of the overhead light, but it was always on and off, and the grey walls were nothing significant,no day, no night.He did not knoitts was three days ThTheksthere only thing was that he was losing his mindHe was sitting on the floor with tears in his eyes; he was lost.Theywent back in memory lane to remember what happened in the past, to memories he had buried a long time agoAbout twenty five ago.Walton was about twelve years old, playing in dad’s office, while the father Richard James was on the phone, shoutingatn someone."Who do you think you are to threaten me, so you want to take all I have worked for?" Richard saidHe was trying to be quiet. Young Walton was so scared of how the father was shouting and was feeling for the person on the other side of the call."I did all the work myself day and night n, nobody helped me, nobody saw my pain or came to my aid, I won’t allow you to
Maria was just in her car outside the lawyer’s office, but in pain, staring at her mirrorAll the documents piled up on thpassenger'srs seat looked like a burden to .her.Inside the documents was everything the lawyer had sent her. Emails. Transaction records. Names.And one name kept appearing over and over again.Marcus Chen.Daniel's former legal advisor.She just had noo choice but to pick up the documents, and she was so weak she had not slept well or eaten well for some days.But her mind was sharper than it had ever been.The receptionist elcomed r with a smile when she came in. " Mrs. James, good morning. Mr. Thompson is expecting you."Maria shook her head in response and walked straight inintoe office without saying a word.Mr. Thompson has been working tirelessly on the Walton case,and it was showing on his face when she entered. He lifted his face to see and welcome her."Maria," he said, already on his feet. "Please sit."She sat down and put the document on his desk. "I
It was around evening when someone knocked on the day..It was not a friendly knock or a knock that sought permission or approval from anyone inside the house.So loud that is disturbed the peace of mind of everyone at home.Maria suddenly woke up from her bed with shock because she was scared of the loud sound she was hearing. After some minutes, the loud sound continued.Voices followed.Authoritative. Cold.She knew.While she stood up to go towards the door, it opened immediatelyWalton was the one standing there, oina black suit but very calm, so calm that his appearance terrified her. He came close to her“They have come to take me,” he said.Her stomach ached with pai “Police?”“Yes.”She stood firmly with bold eyes and said, “I’m coming with you.”“No.”The word was firm. Whyhy do you want to do this now?” she said, in fear. “Why do you want to shut me up now?”He then startedlooking like he was afraid behind his composure, his voice started breaking.ngdon't want you to see a
In the morning, at the rising of the sun, the brightest of the luxurious company was seen.Maria woke up like on a regular day, where no emotions could be felt at home, she looked into the mirror just to behold the woman looking at her, the look so heavy on her, not the gold but the chains.She sat up slowly, covering herself with the duvet.She was married.Not for love.Not for comfort.But to survive.Her eyes shifted to the end of the room. Empty. As expected,He did not stay in the same room with her that nightShe did not really havee her day has she wanted figured o as she wantedut as she wanted, no thoughts but himMaria felt disappointed by her condition, but could not change itShe said to her reflection, “This is not forever.”But she herself didn’t sound convinced.When she got downstairs, she noticed everyone was busy with their duties, the cleaner and server an all others.All of themwere very busy, all they could do was greet her and continue with what they were doing.
Maria woke up very silent; she did not feel like leaving her bed, and she felt so empty inside.Nothing peaceful, she literally felt like the house was holding her breath.She just sat there staring at the very unfair texture of the ceiling. The bedsheet was so soft, and the bed looked too big fo







