Catherine was busy with the cutting of the veggies for the salad while Maggie was busy with the barbeques. their husbands was busy assembling their tents and the table before they got settled for their monthly get together. Today they agreed to have picnic on cool mountain view behind them. and the calming breeze from the sea Infront.They were startled by Jason's cry for help. He was Catherine four year old son.
"Mommy, Daddy they did it again! " They rush to where the commotion is coming from, and saw Kaitlyn and Douglas tugging a beach ball from each other.
"It's mine !" Douglas said . "No it's mine you jerk! my Dad and I went to buy it the other day! " their voices raise and gain look from the other people on the beach.
" Kathy Douglas, stop it !" they both look at their parents angry stare . Douglas with fear in his eyes looking at their parents disapproval gazes, release the ball sending Kaitlyn sprawling in the sand with her bottom hit a pebble, because of the pain she get even by throwing the ball, on the face of Douglas. Getting a red face, he retaliated by wrestling her in the sand. They rolled and beat each other while their parents took a time to break them apart."What seem to be the problem with you two? you hardly come close without breaking into a fight!"Douglas father said.
"It's him uncle he took my ball and doesn't want to return it." Kaitlyn said breathing heavily.
"No dad! I've been holding that since we arrived and she suddenly grabbed the ball and accused me of stealing it!"Douglas explained breathing even more heavily.
" Kaitlyn your ball is in the trunk .Now apologize to Doug." her father said.Hrr gather is aware how tenacious his first born is put some warning on his voice.
"No! he intentionally released the ball so that I will fall." she stammered angrily, unwilling to apologize."No sweety, we saw what happen , you're wrong." her mother said. She considered for a while before apologizing.
"Okay...Sorry!" grudgingly she said.still unwilling yo apologize but doesn't have any option.
"Apology not accepted!". Douglas said angrily.if looks could kill she would be lying on the sand unconscious.
"Douglas! that's no way to treat a girl." his mother said.
" She's not a girl mom, she's a trouble maker. I hate her!" he said teary eyed.
"And the feeling is mutual cry baby."Kaitlyn said,she still taunt him
Both of them got punished and ask to stay away from each other.
Kaitlyn and Douglas was born a year apart, with Douglas. being eight years old and Kaitlyn seven, but Kaitlyn was boyish being the eldest of Jason. who happens to be a handful sometimes she learns to be tough. while Douglas was the youngest of two children turn to be softy because of his doting adorable elder sister.
But because their parents are best friends. they cannot avoid meeting each other on family gathering.Their family always meet on certain occasions and their monthly get together.
Their bickering and fights continued until they grew up while their ages increase their differences level up.
Once they enrolled in the same class of self-defense and was assigned to spar with each other, they end up beating each other like mortal enemies to the surprise of their instructor, just one spark and they light up Like conflagration. So their friends nickname them Kath and Doug.
When they were teenagers their school have a play for teacher's day the parents were invited. They were casted on the lead role when their scene was played, one mistake of another they end up fighting without following the script causing chaos on the play. They end up suspended for three days.
They parents resolved to keep them apart, there seems to be no cure for their differences maybe fate has it that they were born to be mortal enemies.
When Kaitlyn's father was assigned to work in another city and they have to move with him did the two families were left in peace. while their parents was kept in touch with one another, the two was totally cut off with their association.six years later.
"Kaitlyn aren't you coming with us to visit the Torres." her father inquired.
"No dad I have to report to work for orientation on my next assignment. Give my regards to auntie and uncle"What's this assignment? I hope you won't be putting your life on the line. I really wish that you quit investigative reporting and settle on normal reporting like entertainment. " her mother said worriedly.
"Mom you know that's were I'm good at, and besides it is my passion. I won't be happy doing those entertainment news where I have to lick asses to some celebrities just to get some scoop".she defended.
" Just be very careful sweety." her father said.Later in the office where Kaitlyn is employed their boss give them instructions.
"This assignment is very dangerous , I have personally chosen you three to work together. I base my decision on your past achievement. But if you have second thoughts feel free to voice it out, and if you feel you can't do it, your free to quit." their boss explain.
"As for me boss, it sure is dangerous but I can't help but being challenged. So count me in." Kaitlyn replied, and seconded by the other two.Her two colleagues were in this line if work long before her,
Her dedication and unbiased exposé, earned her the respect of her co-workers. She is also fierce, fiery and fearless in gathering her data, which leaves her parents worrying for her safety.
Little did they know that she is actually an undercover working for a government agency that helps bust corrupt officials. and her pen name is just a cover to protect her real identity, even her parents had no knowledge of this. lest they will worry and nag her to quit.
on the other hand she is very careful of her real identity.
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Douglas on the other hand is also on the law enforcement dealing with dangerous drugs. Assigned in another city, and he is on the assignment of busting a government official by getting close to his mistress. Being good looking himself it was easy for him to attract his subjects.
"You look very refreshing and I can understand why the mayor is so crazy about you honey." he said to the woman who just walk to his table.
"Don't look now but I am being followed Gus, got suspicious already. " she place a USB conspicuously at the table an suddenly pick a fight to him. He played along while secretly place the USB at a notch under the table. and angry words are being exchanged. She slapped him, then suddenly three muscular men seized him and dragged him out of the restaurant.
They beat him up but his back-up appeared and the three man fled to unknown direction.
"Huh that was close" he said.
"Are you OK?" His bavk-up asked him. He nodded and added.
"Quick retrieve the USB under table six at Three o'clock." his look-out inside the restaurant already took the item, while the suppose to be rescuer brought him to the police station.
"Are we clean?" he ask his men. "Yes, sir!"
"Good job! about time we examine the contents of this thing I hope she is alright, before we can apply for her to be in the witness protection."
"Tell me Sophia! are you making a fool out of me!" The mayor shook her to get a reply from her the woman who secretly relaying information to Douglas.
"No baby your the only one, I could never cheat on you! please stop your hurting me!" She was down on her knees, sobbing asking and begging the way she knew that would soften him. She was already bruised by his manhandling her. She paid no mind to the aches and pains thinking that after this, she will be free from this sinful life. Doug promised her a new and simple life away from here.
Seeing her down on her knees begging, he pulled her up and embraced her as his life depended on it.
" I'm sorry sweetheart. its just I don't want another man get closer to you. I get so madly jealous, specially now you know the authorities and my rivals are closing on me .they might use you to get through me.""Believe me baby I didn't know that man." She strongly denied.
"It's Ok, don't ever let me down. I'm so sorry." and he kissed her tears and lead her to the bedroom.
In a villa on the outskirt of the city, surrounded by arm men with high caliber weapons a group of men is having a conference discussing their deadly illegal business.
"The mayor is getting hot with authorities." one of the man sitting on the table said. Everyone on the table look at him then to the man sitting in the head of the table, waiting for his reaction.
"It seems like he's becoming more of a liability than an asset, You know what to do. I want it done as soon as possible."
Sophia was waken by a series of shots, then suddenly the door of the bedroom burst opened a man walks towards the bed and shot at the one lying beside her. She screamed and was slapped into silence. "What are we going to do with her?" Another man walks in and asked. "I don't know she not in our list but she saw us." They both eyeing her naked form. "Such a waste if we execute her without, you know what? "They shared a knowing look and smiled devilishly. The next day the media trending news 'Mayor shot dead naked in his apartment, rumoured mistress missing.' "What seems to be the matter? your enemy was always one step ahead of you. You have the evidence but it's too late because your target is dead and your witness gone missing." The chief reprimanded Douglas and his men. " It's just one of those situation we are not in control of, we're not in luck this time." Doug reason out. His chief was alw
Kate was able to locate her target and she successfully retrieved the documents in the vault, as she was getting ready to exit she heard someone is walking to direction.She quickly hide behind one of the curtains. The shadow walks towards the painting on the wall and tap it. He raise the painting and open the vault only to find it empty."Damn!" he cursed. He search the room for anything that he can make use of. he open the drawers and found something and took it, as he retreated to where he came from, he notice the unusual pattern on the curtain as the moonlight cast a shadow on the window. a silhouette of a person, to be precise it is a woman basing on the curves that its shadow is showing.He quickly took his knife and abruptly pull the curtain sending Kaitlyn hurling towards him. It was a good thing that she was able to control her fall before his knife hit her.She immediately retaliated by kicking the han
I have something for you Doug! " she was a little breathless. "Whoah!! careful bunny." he quickly caught her when she Tripped on the wires that was lying on the floor connected to the screen monitors. "Don't start now Pinocchio or you'll lose the biggest bust of your entire career." she said angrily, but never denied the tingling feeling she felt when he hold her in his arms. "Would you rather I let you kiss the floor?" Doug intentionally teases her with her hated nickname. "I rather you stop calling me names pertaining my ears you... you beast! wipe that smirk off your face." she's near to tears embarrassed by the look Doug colleagues gave her . "I'm sorry Kathy dear. Alright what is it." He stopped his teasing seeing her embarrassment. "If it's not for... " she held her tongue. And handed him a piece of paper. He look at it and his face brighten. "Is it confirmed? You're not pulling my leg now?" He got
A year after....Kaitlyn was busy writing her report to beat the deadline when her phone rang. She check on the number registered and wondered, Why on earth only now this guy is calling her."Hello," she greeted."Hi bunny how are you?" he replied"Considering, I haven't heard from you for a long time, What is it now Pinocchio?" She sense that he wants something from her."Ouch! my poor heart, why will you think that I need something from you other than checking on my best friend?" He said teasing her and imagine her nose flaring in annoyance."First you are not my best friend, secondly, a friend doesn't take advantage to the other. And thirdly I know you like the back of my hand. Now spit it out Douglas!" She earned him."Well , I need your connection and your help bunny, I'm in big trouble." He sounded like embarrassed but Kaitlyn knew better."Sorry I'm busy." She said dismissing his appea
Kaitlyn, tried to reach Douglas body with her leg to wake him up."Hmmmm...." he stirred. she breathe a sigh of relief, but when she saw his face she realize the biggest mistake she made. Douglas opened his eyes but as if he doesn't see or recognized her, He has a sinister look, lust is showing all over his face and he sounded like a wounded hungry animal, and at this moment she is his prey."oh my God,,, oh my God!!! Douglas wake up!!!""Oh my God what shall I do now!!!"she started to panic and tried to turn away but her movement is restraint. As Douglas made his move towards his prey, with hungry eyes."Okay, Kaitlyn breathe relax,,, breathe in breathe out,,, inhale, exhale....hmmm.,.. haahh." She calm herself.Kaitlyn tried to maneuver to release her hand from the ropes, she felt that the ropes are loosening up, but Doug was in front of her and trying to rip her clothes and
Mean while...Doug was led to a long and narrow hallway and was ushered into a room that was a welcome relief from the metal box that he and Kaitlyn was kept.At the side of the spacious room is a balcony that has the best view to the city's skyline, A silhouette of a person standing observing the view outside is visible from the side of the half open drapes. He recognized that figure anywhere. As the figure turn to face them,"Hello Douglas,,, long time no see." smiling the person was glad seeing him. she gesture with her hand to others to leave them."Tamara,,, long time no see...." Taking in his surrounding, the bits and pieces of things found there that spelled wealth and luxury, and the appearance of the woman in front of him." So this is where you've gone to?""Well,,, a girl needs to make money and live comfortably and not be dependent on a what a man has to offer." Doug observed by the look of this room that Tamara really love expensive things that money has to buy,
"I'm sorry Kaithy you leave me no choice, I have to kill you both to avoid complications later on. But first take the the time to say goodbye to your boyfriend." smiling evilly he handed the gun to Tamara."Now, I gave you the honor to kill your love rival, if not for her Douglas would have been with you. Don't waste this opportunity show me you have the guts and how cold blooded you are. He he he.""You are beyond redemption Jessie! You will pay for this!" Kaitlyn braced herself and got ready for the next move."Dream on Kaithy, don't say I never gave you the chance. Don't worry I will be saddened by your death thinking of the times we shared together. You were like a sister to me. But can't help things the way they are. Goodbye little sister." he somehow have a strange look on his face, and for a while Kaitlyn had a glimpse of the Jessie she have known before. She never doubted the things he had said or the feelings they had shared treating each other like siblings. She never tho
Jessie aimed his gun at her, acting on a reflex due to her training she beat him before he made the second shot....."Noooo...." Kaitlyn wakes up wet from perspiration and tears.Still wasn't able to get over the events that happened a month ago. She still having this nightmare once in a while. After the event she was force to take a leave of absence to be able to pull herself together and get over the guilt of killing Jessie. She undergone psychiatric sessions herself while on leave.Unable to go back to sleep after drinking a glass of water, she went to open the sliding door of her balcony and take in the fresh and cool breeze coming from the early morning air and sea.She came to this place to have her retreat and calm herself and to take back the control of her emotions. She can hear the slapping of the waves across the shore, which is just about 200 meters from the rest house that her aunt Debbie let her use in her ret