Cordelia could barely even find sleep through the night.‘I can’t believe I survived the night’ Cordelia said to herself in a low tone as she turned to her right side, waking up.Aside from staying up to read for the exam that she had, Cordelia could only think about David.It was 7:50am, and Cordelia still laid in bed, with David running through her mind like a track athlete.As she reluctantly rose from her bed, Cordelia couldn't shake the memory of David's pained expression the last time they met, his conflicted eyes piercing through her soul.She knew she had hurt him deeply, but she couldn't ignore the overwhelming need that pushed her toward such desperate measures of survival.Over love, Cordelia’s choice was to survive.Cordelia got on the bus that was to drop her at school, her mind ravaged by so many emotions.Her heart was fluttering with anticipation and her mind was covered in so much doubt. ‘Will David be at the gate? We’re still friends at least.’ She thought to hersel
Jared arrived at the entrance of the bar, his frustration evident on his face as he addressed the bouncer."Excuse me, is McKayla inside?" he inquired, his tone revealing a sense of urgency. The bouncer, recognizing Jared, greeted him politely. "Welcome, sir," he responded, allowing him to enter unhindered. Sensing something amiss, another bouncer discreetly followed Jared into the bar. Storming through the crowded venue, Jared attracted curious glances, but no one dared to impede his progress or lay a hand on him. His determination was palpable in the air, his eyes bloodshot from a mixture of anger and distress. Without hesitation, Jared barged into McKayla's soundproof office, the door swinging open with force. The bouncer who had trailed him stood at the entrance, uncertain of what was about to unfold. McKayla, seated behind her desk, attempted to maintain an air of composure despite the flicker of fear dancing in her eyes. Deep down, she knew why Jared had come. It was a fear
Cordelia tried so hard to hold back her tears as she walked home back from school. The weight of her emotions pressed heavily on her shoulders, making each step feel more laborious than the last. "Get it together, girl," she whispered to herself, sniffling and trying to regain her composure. Her journey from school to home would take up to an hour on foot, but she welcomed the solitude and the opportunity it provided to clear her head. As Cordelia walked, memories of her family and friends flashed through her mind, offering a fleeting sense of comfort in the midst of her current situation. 'I'm so tired. If anyone had ever said I'd go through something like this, I'd have probably laughed it off. But look at me now, moving from frying pan to fire,' Cordelia thought to herself silently, her thoughts filled with weariness and disbelief. Lost in her thoughts, Cordelia suddenly noticed a car had stopped by her side, interrupting her train of thought. Her instincts kicked in, and she q
Cordelia sat on the edge of her bed, her heart pounding in her chest as the weight of uncertainty bore down on her the following morning.‘How was I able to fall asleep?’ She uttered silently.The unexpected visit from an unknown person yesterday, claiming to be her friend, had stirred up a storm of fear and apprehension within her.‘If it was McKayla, I’m sure that she would have come upstairs. Only McKayla and David know my house.’ She uttered silently.‘Could it be David?’ Cordelia said with a confused look on her face.“No, it can’t be. I doubt he even still has my address.” Cordelia said to herself in a low tone. Immediately, Cordelia picked up her phone and tried calling McKayla.Fortunately, her phone rang.“Hello McKayla.”“Cordelia, we don’t meet until 11:00 AM, this is just 10:00 AM.”“Oh no, no, I’m not calling about that. Were you here yesterday? Did you come to my house?” Cordelia asked, pacing back and forth in her bedroom.“No I didn’t. I was very busy yesterday. Why?
Cordelia sat on the edge of her bed, her heart pounding in her chest as the weight of uncertainty bore down on her the following morning.‘How was I able to fall asleep?’ She uttered silently.The unexpected visit from an unknown person yesterday, claiming to be her friend, had stirred up a storm of fear and apprehension within her.‘If it was McKayla, I’m sure that she would have come upstairs. Only McKayla and David know my house.’ She uttered silently.‘Could it be David?’ Cordelia said with a confused look on her face.“No, it can’t be. I doubt he even still has my address.” Cordelia said to herself in a low tone. Immediately, Cordelia picked up her phone and tried calling McKayla.Fortunately, her phone rang.“Hello McKayla.”“Cordelia, we don’t meet until 11:00 AM, this is just 10:00 AM.”“Oh no, no, I’m not calling about that. Were you here yesterday? Did you come to my house?” Cordelia asked, pacing back and forth in her bedroom.“No I didn’t. I was very busy yesterday. Why?
Cordelia gently, moved closer to the big beautiful gate holding her small black purse in her hand as she walked.When she got to the gate, she showed the gateman the gold and black card that the driver had given her. On it was written boldly, “ACCESS”.He looked at her thoroughly through the holes in the gate and let her in without any questions asked. All he did, was point her to the direction that she was supposed to go, based on the card that she was holding.As she walked, she admired the big trees and blooming flowers that surrounded the house. It seemingly reminded her of the time when she used to play with her dad every Tuesday immediately she got back from school. She was almost lost in deep thought again.She had the barking of the two German shepherd dogs and the two Great Danes to thank, for bringing her back to reality.As she approached the door, Cordelia could almost feel her heart finding it’s way out through her throat.Despite the fact that she was not a virgin, Cord
Jared sat down on the chair beside the big white bed and spoke again.“Let’s get down to business Cordelia. We have no time to waste.” With a sheepish smile brewing on his face.“Jared please.” Cordelia said with her head lowered, but Jared gave no response.After that moment of silence, Cordelia started off by taking off her shoes as Jared stared at her.She removed the left arm of her gown strap and proceeded to remove the other one. Tears were almost already running down her eyes as she was undressing.Suddenly, she heard Jared say, “stop.”“Please stop.”“Stop Cordelia.”Jared was really not going to have anything to do with her.At least, not now. “Wear your clothes properly and put your shoes back on.” Immediately, she asks him, like a child that thinks she has done something wrong. “Is this not what you wanted? Is this not what you had me brought here for?” However, Jared stared at Cordelia, this time too, with no response. Suddenly, he stands up and walks out of the room le
Jared stared at the message from Senator Ivan, his face hardening with a mix of determination and anger.He knew that something like this was going to happen and he was well ready for it.‘So Senator Ivan wants war? If he wants war, he’s going to get war and he won’t win.’ Jared said to himself with a stern look on his face.The words on the screen only fueled his resolve to protect Cordelia, no matter the cost. Now more than ever, the memories of Adeena swelled through his mind. A tear was almost breaking on his face‘It’s not going to happen again Adeena, I promise you.’ He uttered gently.He quickly composed himself and dialed a number on his phone."Hello, Edith? It's Jared. I need you to gather all the information you can on Senator Ivan. I want to know everything about his dealings, his connections, and any potential vulnerabilities we can exploit," Jared commanded, his voice steady and authoritative.While he waited for Edith to carry out his request, his thoughts drifted back