CHAPTER 13A new girl was manning the cashier at the grocery store. Maria approached the girl and asked for Mr. Park.“He is not yet here.” The girl said with here Asian accent.“Is he still in the hospital?” Maria casually asked.Lucky that there was no customer yet at this time of the morning and the girls seems in the mood to chat. Maybe to drive away boredom.“Hell no. He never to the hospital that long.”Maria was astonished. She heard that Mr. Park was heavily injured and hospitalized.“But words got around that he was mugged the other day and heavily injured.”The girl seems lost, of what Maria was talking arched her eyebrow.“Well that was rumored but Mr. Park was never hospitalize. There were few bruises but not so serious.” The girl explained.Maria is beginning to get the picture. Everything was staged to look more serious and pinned down Samantha.“He was brought to the hospital alright for few stiches but sent home after.” The girl continued eagerly.“Is it true that huge
DETECTIVE Morgan’s hawk like face was the epitome of the bad cop in the city. But he is good of what he is doing as a cop. He can smell crime from a distant. His network made him aware of the latest activities in the underground. He has eyes and ears everywhere. He is the officer in-charge of Samantha’s case. He had handle many gory crimes such as murder, rape and even related petty misdemeanor committed in the neighborhood.He knew the area well and can pinpoint who is who among the local gang deed the score. Samantha’s case did not interest him at first but when he learned that Antonio’s gang rob the store and whack the owner, he smells money. With two families to maintain, Detective Morgan had to double time to earn more and support his mistress. His salary as a cop hardly met the needs for his first family so he has to be innovative.All the gang give their payoff share to Detective Morgan as protection. Learning that Antonio’s gang did the robbery irritated him. This is not the f
MARIA seated after closing the door as instructed by Mr. Park.“You told that bitch? What did she say?” Mr. Park excitedly ask.“She agreed. Just let her out.”Mr. Park concealed his excitement. He smirked and busied himself looking for something in his drawer.“I’ll think about it. I might change my mind.”“Please Mr. Park. Have mercy on her. You knew she is innocent.”“She is not innocent.” Mr. Park growled. “You can go now.”“Please Mr. Park. She already agreed to have sex with you as your condition for her release.”Maria’s words excite Mr. Park. It was his fantasy to bed the woman. There were times, that even he is having sex with his wife, Samantha was on his mind.“Alright. Tell that bitch that I will withdraw my complaints against her. Just be sure she will comply with the bargain.”“She will comply. Just let her out of jail.” Maria almost pleaded.When Maria left, Mr. Park seat contently as he imagined and plan ahead what he is going to do. First he will visit Samantha in jai
FERNANDO MOSLI was a burly half Italian half Pinoy former federal agent in his late fifties. He had already retired from service but because of his experience, he was still active doing some errands for wealthy business men. His expertise includes but not limited to tracking lost person, wanted criminals on extraditions and wondering wives of old but rich husband.He was based in New York but his families had already returned to their country to reunite with relatives and Fernando was left behind alone in the metropolis. He keeps himself busy with assignments that never ended. He was good and his ability supersedes his experience as investigator.He was surprised at first when Angelo Lopez called him the other day. It was quite sometimes when he last heard from the most eligible playboy he ever knew. He had served the man sometimes before and he like the man.He hurriedly drove his car to Manhattan where Angelo’s office was located. Parked his car in the basement and rode the elevator
MR. PARK take a short shower after paying the bills at the bank. He decided to return first to their apartment to tell his wife his planned alibi. His excitement grew as he thought about Samantha. This is it.“You not going home tonight?” Mrs. Park said without concealing her annoyance upon hearing Mr. Park’s alibi.“I told you. We have meeting with the associations.”The association that Mr. Park was referring was the association of Asian businessmen in New York. The alibi was half true because there is really a scheduled meeting to be held at the association president’s residence. After meetings it is always followed by drinking spray and light talks about everything that concerns with the migrant countrymen.“You have meeting before but you go home. What happened today?” Mrs. Park was beginning to doubt as she spoke.Mr. Park conceal his irritation to his wife. Just wait till I dumped you bitch, he silently thought.“I have to talk to Mr. Chu about the money I’m planning to loan. I
ATTY. RALF Villadolid, patiently wait in his car. After he dropped Samantha in her apartment he called Detective Morgan. He had one last favor from the detective. Of course it was a paid favor. He knew the drill. Scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours. Typical rules from the underground. OMERTA or the code of silence do not usually apply in some cases. It’s the money that talks most of the time. The lawyer is perfectly aware of this and he played by their rules.His brown big eyes suddenly beam followed by a meaningful smile when he saw Detective Morgan’s car coming. Money really brings wonder in this world.The detective got off the vehicle first followed by the gang leader Antonio who seems to be following the detective afraid and against his whim. The local gang leader was wary of this sudden invitation.Atty. Ralf get off his car, a brand new Mercedes-Benz carrying his suitcase.“Hola! Antonio. We met again.” The lawyer greeted the gang leader.“Hey Ralf, what is this?” Antonio as
FREEDOM is the sweetest when you tested how to be unfree. This is what Samantha had realized upon her first step from jail. It changes all her perspective about life. Born of silver platter, Samantha have not taken life seriously but now it is different.The first thing she did was hugged her baby the whole day. She missed Baby Divine so much. Atty. Ralf Villadolid promised her to have a call after few days. Meantime he advised Samantha to take her time. Samantha could not wait to meet her benefactor which in her mind it was no other than Angelo Lopez. She felt excited.The following morning Samantha decided to look for work. She woke up early, feed Baby Divine and asked Maria to baby-sit while she was out. Maria gladly obliged.“Can I talk to you for a while.” Maria said seriously before Samantha could take another step.“Okay.” Samantha felt uneasy upon hearing Maria. She sensed trouble. “What is it Maria?”Maria retrieved a letter from her pocket and handed it to Samantha.“Mrs. Le
AS she opened the door, Franco Sevilla was on her doorstep wearing the casual smile on his face but this time more intense and shows concern. Worries painted all over his expression.“Thanks God you are here.” The man said looking at her from head to foot as if trying to figure out some difference from the last time they met. “Are you okay now?”“I’m trying to be okay Frank.” Samantha answered truthfully.Franco Sevilla was at his fifties. Samantha knew the man when she transferred in this apartment. He was a good rugged looking man with his casual t-shirt and jeans. But Samantha could sense that the man was handsome during his days.They were from the same country and during her pregnancy days Frank use to give her some herbs and healthy foods for her and the baby inside her. It was also Frank who helped her to the hospital during the delivery of her baby. The man did the routine of a husband she never had.At first Samantha keep her distant from the man. Her first impression is that