🦋 BENITA CELESTINE 🦋 I took trembling steps back as Rose smiled at me devilishly and took steps closer to me.“What kind of death do you want?” She asked, licking her lips. “This time, I'll make sure you are really dead.”My body trembled, my muscles tense with fear. I could feel my heart racing in my chest, pounding out a frantic rhythm. I took a deep breath, my eyes fixed on the woods at the side of the road, and prepared to make a run for it. My legs coiled like springs, ready to propel me forward at a moment's notice. I was prepared on the brink of flight, my entire being focused on escape.As she rushed forward, I turned around and sprinted towards the woods just beside the road, almost missing my step.I ran deep into the woods, and Rose chased after me like a wild dog, laughing devilishly in satisfaction.I sprinted down the woods, my legs shaking beneath me as fear coursed through my veins. Tears streamed down my face, blurring my vision, but I didn't dare look back. I coul
🦋 BENITA CELESTINE 🦋 With a wide yawn, I slowly opened my eyes, as I took in a blurry picture of the appearance of my room.Inhaling sharply, I threw my hands to my face and wiped them with my dry palms.Suddenly, my door slowly cracked open, and Nikita peeped into my room, realised I was awake and threw the door wide open. At least she didn't just storm into my room dramatically today.Clearing her throat, she muttered, “I think you need to go to work today, you can't keep refusing work because of what people would say and think of you.” I inhaled sharply, “I should go to work, shouldn't I? It's the only way I can support Felix right now… we can't both be without a job.”Nikita walked towards me and gave me a rub on my back, “Right… I saw the news yesterday evening, Felix Desmond has been fired from the position of C.E.O. How could a grandmother do such to her grandson? She's like a heartless werewolf. I hope she dies in the worst way possible.”I inhaled sharply and exhaled slo
🦋 BENITA CELESTINE 🦋 I burst through the front door of my apartment, panic and fear pushing me forward. I slammed the door shut behind me and frantically locked it, double-checking to make sure it was secure. My hands trembled as I rushed to close all the windows, the sound of the locks clicking into place.Breathless and shaking, I retreated to a corner in my room, my eyes darting around the space as if searching for an escape or a hiding place. My phone slipped from my pocket, and I clutched it tightly, my fingers trembling as I tried to steady myself.With shaky hands, I dialled Felix's number, my heart racing as I waited for him to answer. The silence in the room was oppressive, and I strained to hear any sound that might signal danger. My voice was barely above a whisper as I waited for Felix on the other end to pick up.Felix picked up on the second ring, and I whispered into the phone with a shaky breath, “Felix, she's here,” I murmured, fearing she might hear me and trace m
🦋 BENITA CELESTINE 🦋 The hall was set up with a podium at the front, where Felix and I stood, surrounded by logos and banners representing the company. Rows of chairs faced us, filled with journalists, camera crews, and photographers. The room was well-lit, with bright lights illuminating the space and spotlights focused on us.Cameras of various sizes stood ready, some on tripods, others handheld by eager reporters. The atmosphere was anticipatory, with a sense of expectation hanging in the air. The sound system was crisp, ensuring our words would reach every corner of the room.At the back, technicians managed the live stream equipment, ensuring the press conference would reach a broader audience beyond those physically present. The hall buzzed with energy, ready for the announcement.Felix and I stood confidently at the podium. Felix adjusted the microphone to ensure his voice would carry clearly to the room full of reporters and cameras. The bright lights and sea of expectant f
🦋 BENITA CELESTINE 🦋 The police officer walked out of the office a few minutes later, and we puffed out a sigh of relief.Greg and Nikita also followed, awkwardly avoiding each other, but that was not the most important thing we should be worried about.“We no longer need to speak to you, police officer,” Greg announced, facing Scott. “We settled our differences.”“Yes, we did… we definitely did,” Nikita added, and they both walked out of the station.Scott laughed awkwardly and faced the police captain. “Seems they wouldn't be needing my help; they settled! I guess my break is back on.”We walked out of the police station, and Scott gawked at me anxiously. “Do you think they got it? With the way they are avoiding each other, I think something happened. Do you think they had a bigger fight this time?”I inhaled sharply. “We'll find out when we get to my apartment, but they'd better have that file.”*** 🦋 ***We drove in silence towards my apartment; neither Greg nor Nikita spoke t
🦋 BENITA CELESTINE 🦋 Greg and Felix arrived, and then a few minutes later, Scott arrived. The five of us stood staring at each other, and then inhaled sharply.“This is the only hope we have in settling this mess,” Felix announced. “Let's work hard and be careful not to get caught. We can't let this case get more complicated than it already is.”Scott puffed out a sigh of frustration. “I really didn't want to say this because I don't know your motive, but… I just wanted to remind you that now is not the right time to be on the news. The news of Miss Benita and Miss Nikita disrupting someone else's wedding has spread like wildfire. You made things go from bad to worse.”I shook my head in defence. “I had to save my sister… I didn't know it would get to this.”“You are currently the country’s bad example,” Scott added.I nodded in understanding. “Ohh great!”Greg slammed his eyes shut. “I can understand Nikita fought… but you?” He muttered, “How could you let her rub off you so negat