I was in total disbelief as I watched Eddie shout at the cell phone repair shop clerk. The clerk looked just as shocked as I felt. This wasn't the calm and collected Eddie I was used to."What's happening, Eddie?" I asked, trying to make sense of the situation."This guy's trying to hack into your phone!" Eddie exclaimed, pointing at the officer.I was confused. "What do you mean?" I asked Eddie. All I saw was my old cell phone connected to some equipment I didn't recognize."It's a device to test millions of number combinations to unlock your phone," Eddie explained.It all made sense now. My phone had a password, a number pin. I looked at the repairman.The officer looked frightened. "I was just following orders," he stammered. "Someone asked me to try to access this phone.""Is this phone yours?" the man asked me and Eddie, and we both nodded.I could see the man looked a little guilty, even though I was pretty sure he had no ill intentions."The man and woman who came in earlier c
Seated in my plush apartment, bathed in the gentle light of ambient lighting, I was enjoying my surroundings. I could almost taste the aroma of my favorite dish—a hearty beef bourguignon—as it drifted through the air. Savoring the juicy meat and rich sauce, I bit into it. My phone rang, snapping me out of my reverie, right as I was about to eat another bite. It was Eddie, I noticed when I quickly glanced at the screen."Hey Luna, I've got a package of documents for you," he said with a low and serious voice. "What is it?" I inquired, my interest aroused. "Apparently, it's from the police for the investigation process," replied Eddie. I assumed Ethan had probably called the cops. Knowing that our strategy was succeeding gave me an overwhelming feeling of contentment. Eddie and I devised a scheme to exonerate me from a false accusation and apprehend the true perpetrator. "I'll be dropping by your place soon," Eddie announced. I consented and bid him farewell. After what seemed lik
I saw Eddie staring at the empty plate of beef bourguignon that I had devoured earlier. The rich aroma of the dish still lingered in the air, and I could almost taste the tender beef and savory sauce on my tongue. Eddie looked at me with a small smile and said, "It's good to see you enjoying life again, Luna."I blushed at his words and quickly changed the subject. "Have you had breakfast yet, Eddie?" I asked, trying to distract him from my embarrassment.Eddie shook his head and then turned to me with a serious expression. "Luna, we need to get ready. I got a police summons for you this morning. If you don't show up, they can come and get you by force."My heart sank at his words. Eddie must have noticed the fear in my eyes because he quickly reassured me. "Don't worry, I've contacted a lawyer to help you. I'll introduce you to him later."I nodded and agreed, trying to hide my nervousness. Eddie then told me to take a shower and get ready. I headed to the bathroom, feeling strangely
The police station loomed large in front of me, its imposing structure exuding an air of oppression. The smell of stale coffee and sweat hung heavy in the air, making my stomach churn. I had always known that many injustices began within these walls, and although I didn't think all cops were bad, there were certainly some individuals whose crimes were particularly egregious.As I approached the entrance, my heart pounding in my chest, I was stunned to see a man about Eddie's age who was just as handsome. He was dressed in a sharp suit, the fabric of his jacket shimmering slightly in the fluorescent light. His dark hair was perfectly coiffed, not a strand out of place, and he exuded an air of confidence that was impossible to ignore.The man caught my eye and smiled, heading straight towards me. I felt a jolt of recognition, but I couldn't quite place him. His eyes were a piercing blue, and they seemed to see right through me."Luna, this is Gery," Eddie said, extending his hand to the
I took a deep breath and quickly entered the examination room, trying to ignore the sharp gazes of the policemen around me. Their eyes seemed to bore into me, making me feel like a cornered animal. Gery had given me a lot of tips on dealing with police questioning, and I was determined to stay calm and collected. I reminded myself that I had nothing to hide, and that I would answer their questions truthfully and confidently.But as soon as we entered the room, a policeman stepped in front of us, blocking our way. He was a tall, burly man with a stern expression on his face. "Only those who are to be questioned are allowed in," he said in a gruff voice, pointing at Eddie and Gery.I smirked nervously, afraid that the policeman would actually shoot Eddie if he tried to force his way in. Eddie was a big, imposing man, with a menacing scowl. He looked like he could handle himself in a fight, but I didn't want to take any chances.But Eddie just laughed and pointed at the policeman with a
As I stepped out of the police station, the cool air hit my face, sending a shiver down my spine. But it wasn't just the chill in the air that made me shudder. There they were, standing just a few feet away, the two people who had made my life a living nightmare. Amelia, my ex-husband Ethan's future wife, and Ethan himself.I couldn't believe my eyes. I felt like I was in a bad dream, one that I couldn't wake up from. My heart was racing, and my palms were sweating. I could feel the anger and resentment building up inside of me, but I tried to keep my composure.Eddie, my friend and confidant, was sitting on a bench nearby. He was engrossed in his phone, seemingly oblivious to the tense scene unfolding before him. But as soon as he saw me, he looked up and gave me a small smile. It was as if he was trying to tell me that everything was going to be okay."Eddie," I said, my voice shaking. "What are they doing here?"Eddie looked up at me and shrugged. "I don't know, Luna. But don't wor
I couldn't believe the audacity of Ethan, my ex-husband. He had the nerve to call me pretentious just because I had a lawyer backing me up. I raised my eyebrows, my heart pounding with annoyance, and resisted the urge to slap him across his smug face.Ethan grunted and take his phone. He then proceeded to call someone, intentionally amplifying his voice so that everyone in the police station could hear. "I'm at the police station," he said, his voice dripping with arrogance, "and I need you to come as soon as possible. I'll pay you a thousand dollars an hour as a legal brush."I snorted in annoyance at Ethan's show off. He was the CEO of a startup, not a super big company either. He thought he was so important, but in reality, he was just a small fish in a big pond. The smell of his cologne, a cheap knockoff of a designer brand, wafted through the air, making my nose wrinkle in disgust.It was very different from the scent of the perfume worn by Eddie.Ethan hung up the phone and appr
I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Ethan's lawyer, a man who was supposed to be one of the best in the business, was trembling like a leaf outside the police station. His usually impeccable suit was rumpled, and his bow tie hung crookedly around his neck. He looked like a man on the verge of a breakdown.Gery, my lawyer, approached him with a confident stride. He was a tall man, with broad shoulders and a commanding presence. He wore a tailored suit that fit him perfectly, and his hair was slicked back in a neat style. He placed a comforting hand on the other lawyer's shoulder, and I could see the man visibly relax."Nice bow tie," Gery said, trying to lighten the mood. But the lawyer just smiled weakly, and I could tell that something was off. It was as if he knew something that I didn't.I had always known that Gery was a famous lawyer, but in that moment, I felt like there was more to him than that. He seemed to have a certain power and authority that was impossible to ignore. H