The court hearing has begun and Lucy, Eric and Ruby were not here. The court has been going on for some minutes and the Kendalls were getting worried. Thomas tried calling the bodyguards but none of them was picking his call. The judge asked for an hour break because the case was going nowhere.When they got outside, they all sat with worried looks."Where are they?", Cassie shouted. Thomas tried to reach Ruby again but she still isn't picking. He dialed Eric's number too but was met with the same response.The lawyer also moved close to them. "Where is Lucy?", She asked."I have no idea. I have been calling the bodyguards I sent to bring her but no one is responding to my calls", Thomas answered her.Adrian was afraid and held unto Anthony's hand. She was almost crying before Aiden spoke up."Ruby!", He called looking forward. They followed his gaze and indee

Cassie woke up to the familiar sound of beeping machine in her daughter's room. She didn't even know when she fell asleep during the night. She looked around and saw that Thomas was not in sight. She wondered where he could be because he was there before she fell asleep. She picked up her phone and realized that it was already 8 am. She looked at her daughter but she was still unconscious. It's been a week and they've all been waiting for her to come back."Good morning, baby", she said stroking her hair. "Today is another day, making it a week and 4 days. Please, baby. Wake up. We all miss you. It's been a hell of a week but I know you are strong", she said with tears rolling down. The door opened revealing Thomas, Aiden, Anthony, Adam and Karlie Ann. Cassie cleaned her face immediately because Thomas wouldn't be pleased if he found out she's been crying again. Everyone has been trying their best to conceal their tears.

🚩Third person's POV🚩Adrian sat down on her hospital bed looking bored. Everyone left her alone that morning to take care of some 'businesses' that they wouldn't seem to tell her of. She has been watching some Netflix movies but it isn't still helping her boredom.The door opened and a girl of her age with blond hair came in holding a folder and dressed in an uniform Adrian has seen some hospital personel wearing."Bored?", The girl asked."Yeah. I can't wait to get out of here." She looked at the girl. "Are you a nurse?"She smiled. "No. I'm just a volunteer here. What's the reason you are here?"Adrian shrugged. "I was shot."The girl laughed. "That's funny. Now tell me the real reason you are here."Adrian raised an eyebrow. "I'm serious. Do you think it's a joke?""I don't think it's a joke. I know it's a joke.""Well, y

3 years later"Excited about the exhibition?", Karlie Ann asked as she entered her sister's room."Excited and nervous", Adrian said while brushing her hair.It was Adrian's art exhibition and she was preparing to head out. She looked at her finger that still wore the diamond ring she was given 3 years ago. She misses him and she hasn't been able to contact him since the beginning of that week. "He still hasn't called?", Karlie Ann asked when she noticed her sister was staring at the ring."He hasn't. I'm kinda worried because he doesn't do without calling or texting a day. And now it's been 8 days.""Don't worry. Maybe he's just busy.""I don't think so. Even if it's in the mid night he is free, he always text at least.""Have you tried calling him?""Severally. I will call me after the exhibition again. What are you doing to