ログインWILLIAMS“You are here?”A voice broke me out of my thoughts. I turned immediately and saw Tom standing at the doorway, looking as surprised as I felt exhausted.“Tom,” I said, relief slipping into my tone without permission.He walked in quickly, closing the distance between us and pulling me into a firm hug.“Man,” he muttered, patting my back. “I came as soon as I heard but I had to call you first.”I nodded, holding onto that moment for a second longer than I should have. Tom is my best friend and he wasn’t just a friend, he was the brother I never had. The kind of person who showed up without needing explanations.We pulled apart just as the door opened again.This time, Olivia, our house help, stepped in.“Mr. Tom you are here.,” she said casually, sounding excited.I frowned slightly. “Helloooo….I’m here too,” I reminded her.She smiled politely. “Yes sir,.”Tom chuckled beside me.“She always calls me first,” he said. “At this point I think I’m the emergency contact, not you.
WILLIAMSEmma always has mood swings, but following her felt like the right thing to do. It was the simplest way to let her know she wasn’t alone in any of this, even if she was proving difficult.She walked ahead of me, her steps quick and uneven, like she was trying to outrun something she couldn’t see. I didn’t try to stop her and just stayed close enough.After a few more steps, my phone started ringing. I hesitated for a second before pulling it out of my pocket. The name on the screen made me smile a little then I picked.“Hello Tom?”“Your father is sick. Come now.”The line went dead.I froze for half a second, staring at the phone like it would explain more if I waited. I exhaled sharply and dialed our family doctor without wasting another second. He picked up on the second ring.“Hello—”“Mr. Patrick,” I cut in quickly. “I just got a call that my dad is ill. Please go over there immediately and take care of him. I’ll be there shortly.”I didn’t wait for his response. I ended
EMMATears blurred my vision as I walked out of the dining room without any clear destination. Everything felt heavy inside me, a mix of emotions I couldn’t quite understand.Thankfully, Williams’ car was outside. I pulled at the door, but it was locked. I tried again, almost like doing it a second time would somehow change things, and surprisingly, it did. The door unlocked, and I immediately knew he was somewhere nearby, watching me.I got into the car without looking back, closing the door behind me like I was trying to shut the world out. For a second, I just sat there. The way everything had fallen apart tonight. My chest tightened so suddenly I had to grab onto something. My hands trembled as the memories rushed in.“Sienna…” I whispered, my voice breaking. It just didn’t make sense how she could have done this…. someone Ava called her best friend.I pressed my hand against my mouth, but it didn’t stop the tears. They came anyway, fast and uncontrollable, blurring everything aro
AVAThat evening, getting home, the house felt warmer or maybe it was just me. I felt lighter like the weight I had been carrying didn’t follow me through the door.Surprisingly Emma was home with Williams, and the moment they saw me, the atmosphere shifted instantly. Emma stood up so fast her chair scraped lightly against the floor.“She’s back!” she said, rushing over.I barely had time to react before she pulled me into a hug. It caught me off guard, but I didn’t resist. I let myself stay there for a second longer than usual.“Okay, this is new,” I said softly as she pulled away.Williams followed behind her, his usual calm expression settling into a polite smile.“Good to finally meet you properly,” he said.Daniel walked in just after me, loosening his jacket like he had just stepped out of a completely different world and was adjusting back into this one. Emma clapped her hands lightly, clearly in a better mood than she had been all day.“Okay,” she said, turning to Williams wit
AVA“And ma’am, The trap is set,” she said, placing a file in front of me. “You just need to find a way to make Sienna meet with you at the cafeteria…..We’ve secured full surveillance. Your hidden mics are in place, and my contacts have the visual feed covered.” Ameera said, bringing me back to reality.I nodded slowly, running through the details in my head.“And police?” I asked.“Anonymous tip has already been sent,” she replied. “They’re waiting on confirmation once she speaks.”That’s enough.I leaned back in my chair.“Good,” I said quietly. “Then it ends tomorrow.”The final act crackled with electricity. Everything seems to be in motion. I stepped into that café to get some fresh air and an excuse to be in a more quiet environment. Later in the evening, I sat across from Daniel in his living room, the atmosphere unusually calm for what was coming.He studied me carefully as I went over the plan again.“If she confesses on record, it’s over,” I said. Daniel reached for my hand
AVADaniel had already set the table when I got home that evening.The house felt different in a calm way, like nothing outside its walls could reach us for a moment. He stood up as soon as he saw me, pulling out my chair like it was the most natural thing in the world.“You look tired,” he said gently.“I am, but in a good way,” I replied, settling down.He smiled slightly and took his seat opposite me. For a while, we just ate without saying much. Halfway through dinner, he leaned back slightly.“So… what’s your next plan?” he asked.I paused for a second, placing my fork down.“I’m not rushing anything. I’ll start from planting small cracks in her financial systems. Nothing loud yet, just pressure points that build over time.”He nodded slowly. “Okay?” He said, signaling me to continue.“Then next is her circle,” I continued. “If people around her start doubting her, she becomes isolated without even realizing it. Then whatever she tries won’t have support.”Daniel watched me caref







