HannahThe next morning, I woke up early to help Mom cook breakfast. I saw that Chris’s bedroom was still closed and heard loud snoring coming from inside their room.“Is Chloe still asleep?” Mom asked as she put the sausages in the frying pan.“Yes. We talked a lot last night.”“Invite her over more often to hang out on weekends or have dinner together,” Mom suggested.“Okay. Thank you for everything.”“I am happy to see you guys happy. The sausages are done, so now make the eggs and put them on each plate. The bread is already on the dining table. Do you think they like milk or orange juice?” Mom’s eyebrows rose, a sign that she was thinking hard.“Milk.”“Okay. Do you want to bring sandwiches, chips, and orange juice for lunch, or macaroni soup? I’m making macaroni soup,” Mom said with a big smile.“Everything. I’ll eat with Chloe.” After that, we went back to their respective tasks. Mom prepared lunch boxes for me, Chloe, and Jensen. Meanwhile, I fried the eggs.A few moments late
Hannah“Mom,” Jensen yelled, running into my arms. I knelt and hugged him tightly. Working all day had made me miss him so much.“Sorry I came home late. How was your day?”Jensen smiled sweetly. His little hands caressed my face. “My day was fun. Grandma picked me up, and I helped her cut vegetables.”I smiled proudly at him and instantly felt something warm flow through my heart when he said he had a nice day. “I am proud of you. Let me introduce you to my boss and coworkers.”First, I introduced him to Chris, then Mark, and finally Chloe. Then, the six of us sat down at the dining table, which wasn’t even that big.I sat across from Chris, Jensen sat across from Chloe, and Mom sat across from Mark. Then, we started eating. However, since it was my first time eating in front of Chris, I spontaneously felt awkward and nervous. Chloe looked the same. Now and then, Chloe looked at me as if to say, “Are we dreaming?”We weren’t dreaming. Chris Walker, our wealthy boss, was sitting in fr
Hannah“B-but,” I replied hesitantly. Chloe also looked awkward.“Hurry and get in. It’s raining. By the time the bus gets here, it will pour,” Chris replied.We had no other choice. That night, the rain got heavier. Lightning flashed and thunder roared, frightening us. Finally, without thinking twice, we got into Chris’s car.Chloe sat next to Mark, while I sat next to Chris. At first, I wanted to sit next to Mark, but Chloe insisted. In the end, I gave in and sat next to Chris.The atmosphere felt awkward. No one started a conversation. Chris was typing something on his phone while Mark was focused on driving.Sure enough, not long after the car left the bus stop, it started pouring. Even inside the car, we couldn’t see the road.“Mark, is everything okay?” Chris asked. I saw him put his phone in his shirt pocket.“I can’t see the road. But all the cars seem to drive slowly. It looks like the situation is still under control,” Mark replied confidently.“Where do you live, Hannah?” C
Chris WalkerSo, their plans to go on a date tomorrow were canceled because Greg was in critical condition at the hospital. Strangely, Hugo, the owner of the hotel chain in Riverford, was with Lisa at the hospital, claiming to be visiting Greg.Greg is just a regular employee at Mr. Brown’s company. Meanwhile, Hugo is a business owner. It’s unlikely that they know each other by chance, and there’s no way for them to have met unless they’re part of the same group.Ah, it all seems connected. Maybe Hugo, Greg, and Lisa know each other from that affair group. Or Hugo and Lisa already knew each other before and then invited Lisa into the group. In the group, Lisa met Greg and started dating him. Maybe Hugo is the leader of the group. He’s rich and can facilitate the people he likes.Unfortunately, their plan failed. If it hadn’t failed, I would have found out the identity of the group leader.Since it was canceled, I hurried to send a message to Mark. However, I still assigned him an impo
Lisa Graham“Who are you calling?” I asked frantically.“Shhh.” He asked me to be quiet.“Mr. Brown. It’s I, Hugo. Sorry to bother you at night. I need your help. Something has happened to one of your employees, Greg Parker. He’s in critical condition at the hospital because of a heart attack. So, the point is, if anyone asks you where Greg collapsed because of his illness, please tell them he was sick at work. Please. I’ll repay your help as soon as I can. Can you do that?” Hugo asked. My heart was racing as I waited for Mr. Brown’s response. I hoped he would help us.“Alright, I’m willing to help. May I know who will ask me about Greg?” he replied calmly.“His wife or someone’s spouse,” Hugo answered.“Alright. I understand.” Mr. Brown laughed heartily.“Thank you, Mr. Brown. I’ll send the gift tomorrow.”“Okay. We’ve known each other for a long time. Don’t worry. I’m happy to help you. Bye,” Mr. Brown replied.“Have a good night, bye.”After the conversation ended, Hugo smiled at m
Lisa GrahamHugo made an incoming call to someone. I sat next to him, holding back my anxiety and fear. He held my hand tightly, as if telling me to calm down and leave everything to him.Hugo has always been reliable in every situation. The first time I met him was when we were both invited to a private party hosted by an actress. I was standing alone, admiring the city lights at night while sipping a glass of wine. Suddenly, I felt someone standing beside me, and when I turned around, the man smiled and introduced himself as Hugo.We got to know each other and talked all night. After the party ended, I walked towards the car that was waiting for me. Suddenly, he approached me and asked me to meet him at his friend’s newly opened restaurant in a few days. I didn’t answer right away and just stood there staring at him. He did not differ from other men who admired me. So, I paid little attention to him.He insisted and said our next meeting would be memorable. Curious, I agreed and pro