LOGINMARK POV;
"Let's get rid of this wench," Jennie said to me with a look of bitterness on her face, referring to Sarah, who had just left the room. I could sense the hatred in her tone and I knew she had some sort of grudge against Sarah.“Do you have any plans for it?”I asked her as I was curious to know what plans she had in mind. It was clear that Jennie had a personal vendetta against Sarah. However, to me, Sarah is someone who not only belonged to a lower class but also someone who couldn't fit my kind of personality. Therefore, I was willing to do whatever it took to get Sarah out of my life, and I could tell that Jennie was determined to see this through, and I was ready to help her in any way I could."I had come up with a plan with a doctor to modify Sarah's medication," Jennie mentioned to me. Sarah had just been discharged from the hospital and was prescribed some medication by the doctor, which she will be taking regularly. "However, we will get Sarah's drugs changed to something else that will worsen her condition," Jennie concluded.I couldn't help but express my concern about the possibility of someone finding out that Sarah's drugs were tampered with and changed. "What would happen to us if we were caught?" I asked Jennie, feeling worried."Don't worry, "We will ensure that no one finds out,” Jennie reassured me.“We'll be careful and make sure that everything is done in a way that won't raise any suspicion and take all necessary precautions. We’ll be very careful and discreet in our actions” And besides, do you want to tell someone about this?" She questioned.I hesitated for a moment, Jennie was right - we couldn't afford to get caught. But was it worth risking someone's health just to cover our tracks? I knew that I had to make a difficult decision. But I had to do it to get Sarah out of my life.“Of course not, I'm not telling anyone,” I responded. “If we keep this between ourselves, there is no reason for anyone to suspect us," Jennie responded reassuringly. "Don't tell me that you're not changing your mind about what our plans are, perhaps you have been wanting to get Sarah out of your way.” Jennie confronted me with the question that made me feel uneasy. I felt a knot form in my stomach as I tried to come up with a response. I finally spoke up and said, "I'm not telling anyone.” I reassured her that I was fully committed to the plan and had no intention of backing out. I was eager to see it through because I couldn't wait to get Sarah out of my life. But I must admit that I have been contemplating the idea of tampering with Sarah's drugs. Although She's been a thorn in my side for far too long, I can't help but feel like she's been blocking me for not marrying Jennie, the woman I wanted. “I just hope that our plan works out, because I'm tired of dealing with that dirty person," I explained.Overall, my plan with Jennie was focused on our shared goal of removing Sarah from our lives. While Jennie may have had some doubts about my commitment to the plan, I made it clear that I was fully invested in making it happen.As I still stood there, Jennie turned to me, her face lit up with a smile and she quickly came close to me. Before I could even say a word, she wrapped her arms around my neck and started kissing me passionately. After a moment, she pulled back and gazed into my eyes with a playful expression. "Babe, I've been thinking...we should spend more time together," she said. Her voice is soft and alluring.“It's been so long since we've spent some quality time together," she whispered in my ear. "What do you think? Let's plan something special and make some unforgettable memories ." Her words made my heart race with excitement and I couldn't resist the urge to pull her closer to me. With a smile, I replied, "I couldn't agree more, Jennie. Let's make some amazing plans and spend as much time together as we can." I could feel my heart skip a beat as I considered her proposal.I immediately grabbed her and started touching her and she started moaning by calling my name.As I was gently laying Jennie on the bed, my phone suddenly started ringing, interrupting our intimate moment. " Baby, don't answer the call, let's have more time together," Jennie pleaded with a coy smile.Her eyes were full of desire and her voice was soft and seductive, tempting me to ignore the call. However, I reluctantly pulled away from her, feeling guilty, but I knew I had to answer it because it might be something important. As I reluctantly left Jennie to go grab my phone, her face fell and she looked visibly upset. I could tell that she didn't want me to leave her side. I picked up my phone and saw that it was Dave, my deputy in the office, calling me. "Hello Dave, what could it be you calling me now?" I asked him as I picked up the phone, trying to keep the conversation brief and get back to Jennie." Boss, one of your clients is causing trouble here," Dave replied, his voice tense. I could hear a commotion in the background, which only added to my concern. I wondered who could be causing trouble in my office and what it could be about. "Can you give me more details, Dave?" I asked him, my mind racing. Dave proceeded to explain the situation in more detail, his voice growing increasingly urgent. I knew that I needed to act quickly to resolve this issue and ensure the safety of everyone."I will be right there in no time," I assured him, hoping to get to the bottom and handle this situation as soon as possible.EPILOGUE: Every story that travels through betrayal, love, and redemption deserves a quiet place to rest. This is that place. After the chaos, after the pain, after the long road of choices that could not be undone, Sarah and Mark found themselves standing before prison walls—not as victims, not as warriors, but as people ready to let go. Their first visit was to Andrew. Sarah’s uncle sat across from them, a man once powerful, now humbled by time and consequence. Prison had stripped him of the arrogance that once guided his actions. What remained was regret—raw, unpolished, and unmistakably real. Andrew did not attempt to justify himself. He did not blame circumstances or ambition. Instead, he spoke plainly, his voice carrying the weight of every wrong turn he had taken. He apologized—not only for the schemes and betrayals, but for the trust he had shattered, for the family bond he had sacrificed at the altar of greed. Sarah listened in silence. Forgiveness, for her, did not c
SARAH’S POVOn our reunion day, I woke before the sun. The house was quiet, the kind of quiet that makes your thoughts louder. I padded across the room and stopped in front of the wardrobe where my dress hung, neatly pressed, waiting. My fingers trembled as I touched the fabric. In that moment, memories rushed in—Mark’s smile, the arguments, the nights of doubt, and Jennie standing between us like a shadow that refused to move.Tears slipped down my cheeks before I could stop them. I pressed a hand to my mouth, breathing slowly, counting each inhale like it might anchor me. My chest felt tight, crowded with memories I hadn’t invited but couldn’t push away.“You’re awake already,” my grandma’s voice said gently.I turned. She stood in the doorway wrapped in her faded shawl, silver hair neatly tucked back, her eyes warm and steady. She had always known when I was breaking, even when I tried to hide it. She walked toward me with slow, careful steps, as if not to scare my thoughts away,
MARK’S POVWhen I saw how broken Sarah looked, something inside me shifted.She wasn’t just crying. She was unraveling.Her shoulders shook as she sat on the cold floor, staring at nothing, her eyes hollow, like she had already left the room even though her body was still there. I walked to her slowly, unsure if she would even notice me. When I knelt beside her, she didn’t look up.I reached for her hand.Sarah flinched at first, instinctive, like someone who had been hurt too many times in one night. But when she realized it was me, her fingers loosened, then curled weakly around mine.“It’s over,” I said softly, more for her than for myself. “You’re safe now.”She didn’t answer. Her grip tightened instead, like she was afraid I might disappear if she let go.I stayed there with her, letting the silence do what words couldn’t. After a while, her breathing slowed. The sobs softened into quiet, exhausted sniffles.“I’ll take you home,” I offered gently. “You shouldn’t be here anymore.”
SARAH’S POVMark’s hand clamped over my mouth just as my gasp tried to escape.His palm was rough, trembling slightly, pressing my lips shut as he pulled me deeper into the shadowed corner. My back hit the cold wall, my breath trapped in my chest. I could feel his other arm around my waist, holding me still—not roughly, but urgently, desperately.“Don’t,” he whispered against my ear. “Don’t make a sound.”CwwI nodded, my heart pounding so loudly I was certain they would hear it. My pulse screamed in my ears as I stared through the narrow gap between stacked crates and the half-open door.That’s when I heard Joe’s voice.Weak. Strained. In pain.Every muscle in my body is locked.“No… no, Joe,” I thought, silently, my nails digging into my palms.I listened.I listened to the slap.I listened to the shouting.I listened to the gunshot that ripped a scream out of him.My knees nearly gave out, but Mark held me upright, his breath shallow, his body rigid. I felt him flinch every time Aus
JOE’S POV:Before I could dodge—before my brain even finished screaming move—the gun fired.The impact wasn’t loud in my body the way it was in the room. It landed on my left leg with a brutal, numbing force that stole the air from my lungs. I gasped, a sharp, broken sound escaping me as I collapsed sideways onto the cold concrete floor. The pain followed a second later, hot and overwhelming, radiating upward like fire crawling through my veins.My vision blurred. My face burned—not from shame, but from shock. I could feel the blood soaking through my trousers, warm and unstoppable, pooling beneath me.Austin didn’t rush. He never rushed.His footsteps echoed as he walked toward me, slow and deliberate, like he wanted me to hear every step. Like he wanted the moment to stretch. Austin stopped right in front of me, looming, his shadow swallowing what little light was left in the room.Before I could say anything, Austin's hand came down hard across my face.The sound cracked through th
MARK'S POVI could feel my pulse pounding in my ears, a low roar of rage building inside me. How could she? After everything, how could she do this now, knowing I still love her? Knowing what she meant to me? My fists clenched at my sides, my mind racing with a thousand questions, a thousand thoughts crashing in.Then I heard it — a low murmur from the crowd, a ripple of excitement spreading like wildfire. And then, as if on cue, voices began to chant, louder and louder, "Marry him! Marry him!"The words hit me like a punch to the gut. The room was closing in, the noise growing deafening, and I could feel the heat rising up my neck, my vision narrowing as the reality of what was happening sank in. Joe was down on one knee, a ring in his hand, and the crowd was cheering them on. “No… no, no, no,” I muttered, shaking my head as if trying to wake from a bad dream. My chest felt tight, and I could barely breathe. Paul reached out, grabbing my arm, trying to pull me back to my seat, but I







