My hands trembled so badly that I felt like a convulsion. I looked at both of them. My eyes were looking for Ethan, who had just lowered his vision to the ground, looking mortified. I puffed a disappointing sigh, then shook my head violently. This can't be happening. Is he for real? Is this for real?
"I'm sorry, Natasha," he muttered, then stepped away. I was too stunned to say anything. He halted beside Criselda, who encircled her arms around his waist, then rested her head on his bare chest. Both of them were naked in front of me. My tears poured damagingly. His eyes looked apologetic, at the same time, as if he was anticipating doing this.
I was waiting for him to say anything, that everything was just a trick, a grotesque prank, but to my dismay, he just turned his back on me. No! He needs to explain to me! I sprint to get them. I extended my hand, reaching out for him, when my body unexpectedly ceased moving. My mouth left hanging open,
Someone knocked on the door while I was occupied folding Ethan's garments. I looked at Ethan, who turned off the television and then went to the door to unlock it. I look sideways to his spot, surveying who will be our visitor for today."Hello, Ajax!"I froze on my spot when I heard that familiar high-pitched tone. I stopped what I was doing then stood up, over-looking where their area. I crossed the distance from the door to see Criselda holding a container in her palm, motioning it to Ethan to take it. I was about to chime in when I abruptly stopped in my tracks, holding on for something to see."We were concerned because you haven't gotten out of the room for almost a week now. So, I'm here to bring something for you to eat for lunch." she gave him her sweetest smile. Her nose wrinkled, her eyes blazed so dazzlingly, and her shoulders were shaking narrowly in an appealing way.I anticipated for E
"You can't take her away from me!""Yes, I can.""No, you can't! Not without my consent!""You are her husband, not her father. Also, mind you that Natasha is already an adult. You can't stop her from going out."I hurled out a deep breath and then glanced at Bobby beside me, who looked perplexed. I wanted to facepalm my head and then leave them behind. Regardless, I can't do that because I'm anxious Ethan might do something to Criselda the moment I set off my eyes away.I looked at the wall clock to see they had been arguing for an hour. Ethan was blocking Criselda's way to get through me. Every time I tried to thwart them, they would both look at me then yell,"Stay out of this!"It's getting out of control, and I can't say anything. So, I stood here eyeing them throw words back and forth at each other in the end. Bobby yapped beside me
"What are the cops doing here?" Criselda asked in incredulity beside me, wanting to find an answer. I shrugged my shoulder as we took a step close to the setting. My heartbeat was thumping clamorously, and my palms became sweaty. Some of the officers were leaning on the divider. Their hands are on over their pockets while glancing their authoritative eyes on the whole apartment.I suddenly grabbed Criselda's arms, making her look my way. Her brows creased, almost doing a straight line."What's wrong?" I heard her ask, but my body froze in fear when I noticed the officers' familiarity before us."Good day, gentlemen. It's a surprise to see you around here. Please, state your concern." the Landlord said calmly, but I could discern the apprehension in her voice.I trailed behind Criselda, making sure none of the cops would look our way. Many people were chirping into the scene. Curiosity is killing them. I heard whispers and complaints about why there are a lot of cops here."Do not worr
"The Landlord gave us permission to search and ask each person in this apartment whether they have been seen these two missing persons or not. I gave them a head-up about the case of these two, which involved homicide and fugitive."We were both silent as we looked at each other, unable to think of what to say to Allen. It was like he was a mushroom that came out of nowhere. I couldn't help but gape at his uniform. He looks dreadful, and the vivid power in his eyes makes you want to fall on your knees and do what he commands."T-that's horrible." I changed the way I conveyed myself while staring at my picture. I feigned to be astonished, and hopefully, he didn't see through what I frankly felt."May I know, Sir, what did they do? So we can have a clue to these two people."I glanced at Ethan when his voice changed abruptly into something I hadn't heard before. It was intense, gravelly, and ominous. Even Sergeant Allen was incapable of answering his question first before falsifying a c
I was lost in my own introspections. I feel like a pall floating into the atmosphere, unhurriedly pacing. I took my time to move ahead, but it was deliberate and steady. Even the turtle can run faster than me. I closed my eyes, letting out a tremendous sigh. I don't know how many hours we have been here. It's suffocating. Even if I wanted to get out, we couldn't."Let's get out of this place."I peeked down behind me, watching him gather his pieces of equipment. I felt a fur on my lap, so I glanced at Bobby, wiggling his tail at me, curious to know what was going on. I couldn't let out a smile as something knife-liked plugged through my heart, weighing down my sentiments. I feel something thwarting my throat, so I have tribulation in breathing. Whatever I do to get these train of thoughts out of my brain, it keeps coming back."Natasha? What are you still doing there? You know we can't stay here anymore." his baritone-voiced echoed throughout the room. Bobby barked, then ran up to him
"Natasha, wake up."Someone shook my shoulder and tapped lightly on my cheek, forcing me to wake up. I coughed, but I felt a substantial fluid was gushing down from my mouth. Someone grunted, then put my head on a soft edge. I gradually opened my eyes and saw Ethan on top of me. His eyes were scanning my face, and I saw uneasiness in them."Everything is going to be okay, love. Please fight hard." he took my hand and then kissed its back. He stroked my cheeks.I do not have any idea what's happening and where I am. I tried to move a muscle, but I stopped when I felt a series of pain coursing through my veins towards my back. That's when I realized I got shot. I gasped, opening my mouth to breathe some oxygen. I roamed my eyes around the place, just to find out we were in the middle of the forest. I saw Bobby lying on my side."He was wounded, too."I glanced back at Ethan, who stopped beside Bobby and carefully lifted him to put him inside his backpack. His head was sticking out so he
I didn't realize I was holding for my breath, clutching tightly onto Ethan's shirt as I foreknew the old man's answer. I was praying silently while shaking my head, begging not to tell where our location was. One wrong word, and both of us are dead by now.Ethan was gripping tightly on my waist, but I could discern the tension in his palms. His heart was pounding clangorously, and his eyebrows were formed into a straight line. He gritted his jaw, preserving his breath. He was nervous, and at the same time, he was pushing himself to be valiant in case something went wrong. He would be here for me."Two people? Running away?" the old man squinted his eyes, eyeing the pictures Allen was showing to them. I noticed the grip on his shotgun tightened. He gradually but carefully pointed it at us, making sure to stop us from running away as he was busy finding out the truth."It's complicated to explain, sir. However, these two persons are involved in a criminal matter. Furthermore, someone re
I heard voices echoing in my ears. I shifted from my spot but ended up halting because of the pain I felt in my back. I winced, gritting my teeth and trying to control the scrutinizing torment rushing into my system. I wanted to move my body, but it was tough to handle my muscles. They are getting benumbed.I slowly opened my lids. I couldn't depict where am I as my vision was still hazy from dozing off. I clearly don't recognize a thing. I was massaging my temples when I heard someone speak beside me."Get up and eat your food."The voice wasn't familiar. Due to my sudden adrenaline rush that maybe it was someone else and would harm me when I realized it was the old man who let us go inside his cabin. He was sharpening his knife, making that terrible screeching noise.That was when I noticed Ethan wasn't around. I quickly jolted from my bed, but it left me screaming because of the pang I felt. It shook my body to the core. I fell again on the wooden bed, wincing and groaning. I hear