Jared scanned the house with his eyes to see if an intruder had entered.“Stay behind me Cordelia.” Jared said as he approached the kitchen shelf to take a knife.“What are you going to do with that?” Cordelia asked as she held tightly unto his black Calvin Klein button up shirt.“Just stay behind me.” Jared said is an authoritative voice.Suddenly, one of Jared’s dogs ran into the kitchen again, colliding into another vase.“Oh. It was the dog.” Jared stood still with a relieved look on his face.“Who could have let Bruno out in such a hot weather?”“Bruno! Come here.” Jared called out to his dog, pulled it by his collar and took it to the cage.All this while, Cordelia could only stand and be thankful that those unknown men had not found their way to this place again.“Cordelia? Hope you’re good? What’s the matter?” Jared asked, seeing that Cordelia had rested her head on the white kitchen table.“No, it’s nothing… I’m doing okay. I was waiting for you.” Cordelia said.“Jared, when
There Cordelia was, standing outside in front of her late dad’s house, waiting for Mr Smith, the personal assistant to her late Father.Mr Smith had booked Cordelia a flight to Croatia, but unlike always, since she was born, Cordelia was not going to fly first class this time.Mr Smith arrived in the Uber that was going to take Cordelia to the Boston Logan International Airport right there In Massachusetts for her trip.“Cordelia, I need you to understand that I’m doing this for your safety.”“You’re their next target.” Mr Smith said, holding Cordelia’s hands tightly towards him.“Your dad was such a good boss to me and my family, and I can not bear to watch anything happen to you. I will send the money from selling the house to you, before you land in Croatia.”“Here is a little amount from me and my family to take care of yourself.”“Everything has been taken care of Cordelia, so I’m positive that you'll be alright.”“Thank you so much Mr Smith” Cordelia said in a quavering voice.
~University of Pliver~Cordelia got to the gate of her new school at 7:45am, feeling a little bit weird. After what had happened the previous night, she was too scared to relate with anyone. Heaving a loud sigh, she held onto her bag firmly and walked into the school compound. Immediately she entered, she was wowed by the beauty and busyness of the school. It was nothing like the school she formerly attended. There were so many big trees planted in the school, with so many tall white and brown buildings. Her new school was arguably one of the biggest that she had ever seen and been in. She could see different students of different races, different calibers and outfits. While her eyes scanned the compounds, her eyes fell on some couples behind some of the huge trees, kissing and smooching.In shock and disgust, she looked away. Before she could take another step, she saw some guys in a car, drinking and smoking.It was like the school existed without rules and authorities. While
“We’re here Ma’am.”“Thank you.” Cordelia said, staring at the bouncer in front of the entrance through the car window.Cordelia was hesitant to get down from the car.She was having flashbacks of how Senator Ivan’s boys almost planted a bullet in her head.“Is everything alright ma’am?” The driver asked.“Yes, I’m fine, thank you.” Cordelia answered as she stepped out of the car.Cordelia took a deep breath, then walked towards the entrance of the bar.The bouncer recognized her and didn’t want to let her in, until she showed him the card that Mckayla had given her the other day.Cordelia’s reason for coming to the fainting goat was to ask about Jared.She knew nothing about the guy that she was falling for.As she entered the bar, she felt a bit out of place. She wasn't used to the dim lighting and the smell of alcohol, but she took an another deep breath and walked up to the bartender.This time, it wasn’t the same person that saw her slap Senator Ivan, so she relaxed.“Excuse me,
The next day, Lying in bed, Cordelia was fast asleep when her phone suddenly vibrated, and the sound of an incoming message broke the deep silence. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and checked her phone, seeing that it was a text from her newly made friend, David. “Good Morning Cordelia, I hope you had a good night’s rest. I Just wanted to send some positivity your way as you start your day today.”“I hope today brings you all the good things you deserve and that you feel energized and ready to tackle whatever comes your way.”“Remember, I'm always here if you need a listening ear or a shoulder to lean on. Have a great day today!”She smiled, feeling grateful for his sweet message, but couldn't help feeling a little groggy as she tried to drift back to sleep.“At least I have a friend now, and a sweet one at that.” Cordelia said, with a wide smile on her face. Cordelia stayed on the bed for a while with a smile on her face thinking about the message she had just received.‘What do I send
It was another monotonous day, blending into the seemingly endless stream of school days for Cordelia. As she lay in bed, a heavy sense of dread settled over her, casting a shadow on her thoughts. The mere idea of facing another day filled her with anxiety and unease.Ever since that dreadful incident a few days ago, Cordelia couldn't shake off the lingering horror. The memory of it replayed in her mind, haunting her every waking moment.She longed to escape the repetitive cycle, yearning for something different, something that would break the monotony."I don't want to go to school," Cordelia muttered to herself, her voice filled with resignation. "It's just going to be the same thing all over again. I'll be trapped in a classroom, bored out of my mind. During recess, I'll feel lonely and like an outcast."Yet, amidst her internal turmoil, another voice emerged, gently reminding her of the reasons why she had to face the day. "But Cordelia, you have to go to school. You can't hide
It’s been 3 months since Cordelia arrived in Croatia and started schooling at the University of Pliver.Cordelia woke up to the loud sound of someone banging on her apartment door at 7am in the morning.She took a peep through the door hole, and it was the owner of the apartment that Mr Smith had rented for her.“Good Morning Ma.” Cordelia greeted as she opened the door.“Good Morning Cordelia. Sorry that I had to disturb your morning. I just wanted to let you know that your rent is due for Friday.I wouldn’t have come, but I’ve been unable to reach Mr Smith.” The home owner replied.“Oh… I see. Thank you very much ma’am.” “You’re welcome.” She said, as she turned to take her leave.As Cordelia closed the door, she began to mutter…‘What’s happening? I thought Mr Smith said he had had paid for everything’ Immediately Cordelia got to her room, she picked up her phone and called Mr Smith, but it was to no avail as well.‘I haven’t even heard from him for the past 3 months now. What’
“Why did Cordelia rush out of the bar like that? What happened?” Jared asked McKayla, his curiosity piqued by Cordelia's sudden departure.“She came to borrow some money, and I gave her my condition. I can’t give my money for free. I work really, really hard for it,” McKayla explained with a hint of frustration in her voice. 'Money? She came here for money?' Jared thought, silently piecing together the situation. He was taken aback by the revelation but maintained his composure. "How much was she asking for?" he inquired, genuinely curious. “She was asking for 5k+,” McKayla replied, her tone indicating that the amount was substantial. "But, McKayla, you can afford that easily. Why don't you just lend it to her?"Jared countered, surprised by McKayla's hesitation. “I want her to work for me, Jared. With that girl, I’m going to make so much money," McKayla responded with a determined glint in her eyes. Her ambitious nature shone through, as she saw an opportunity to capitalize on Corde