SARAHI busily bustled around the kitchen, trying to balance multiple tasks—cooking and washing the dishes. The delicious aroma of a home-cooked meal filled the air, and my passion for cooking was evident in the way I was bent on finishing the cooking, even though I was tired. As the clinking and clanking of utensils and dishes echoed through the kitchen, my mind was focused solely on preparing the perfect dinner for my new-found crazy family.After what felt like hours of cooking, I finally managed to complete one of my signature dishes: a creamy pasta with succulent pieces of grilled chicken. I made my way towards the dining area, holding a tray full of steaming plates of food.As I entered the dining room, my eyes widened in surprise. There was my cousin Emma, sitting at the far end of the dining table, with Clara's adorable baby boy cradled in her arms. The two of them were gleefully engaged in a playful game of peek-a-boo, and my heart skipped a beat."Emm
LEOI stood in front of the imposing police station building, my heart pounding with anticipation. The last few months have been a whirlwind of emotions for my wife, ever since the tragic death of her friend, Raya.Taking a deep breath, I hesitantly approached the officer stationed at the front desk. The officer, a burly man with a stern expression, looked up from his paperwork as I tentatively spoke up."Excuse me, officer," I said, my voice quivering slightly. "I was wondering if I could speak to Officer Nathan. Is he available?"The officer's gaze shifted to me, his eyes narrowing for a moment as he sized up the young me standing before him."Officer Nathan, huh?" He grumbled, clearly unimpressed. "Yeah, he's in his office. Take a left here and go straight down the hallway. It's the last door on the right."I nodded gratefully, my anxiety ebbing slightly at the officer's response. I followed the directions, making my way through the buzzing station. The
SARAH"What is this?" Leo asked, flinging the test results on Clara's face.Clara stood before Leo, her hands trembling uncontrollably as she tried to gather her thoughts. The weight of the situation bore heavily on her, and beads of sweat began to form on her forehead. Leo's eyes bore into Clara's, waiting for her to speak, but she went instantly dumb. Finally, Clara took a deep breath and attempted to speak, but she found herself stammering. "Leo, I... I don't know how it happened. The test results... they... they came back like that. But I...I swear, It has nothing to do with me. Something must have gone wrong in the lab... or maybe it was a mistake. I just don't know.""And you want me to believe that?" Clara just shook her head, her eyes were filled with tears as she held her mouth tightly with her hands, to prevent herself from screaming."How then do you explain these results, stating clearly that Jake is O-Negative?""It's possible Leo, it can
LEO."Another crazy woman?" Lilian's eyes were fixed on Emma, and her irritation could not be hidden."Why do you always have crazy women around you? Who's she anyway?""She's…." I tried to speak, but Emma's thunderous voice almost threw me off."Do I look like I'm crazy? How dare you?" Emma charged towards Lilian, but Sarah seemed strong enough to hold her back."Emma, please stop. That's my sister-in-law!" Sarah yelled, dragging Emma to the end of the living room.Ignoring all that just surfaced, Lilian grabbed my hand and drew me to the other end."You told me something about Raya's case, but I didn't grab anything from what you said.""We got the wrong girl," I told her."The main culprit is still out there.""How did it happen? I still don't get it." She asked, still confused about my explanation."Both of them are twins, and so the police arrested the wrong 'Isabelle'. I requested her release already."Lilian took a deep breath and looked around the hous
SARAHI stood anxiously by the corridor of the hospital. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. I had been pacing back and forth for what felt like hours, and my mind was consumed with worry for Lilian. Lilian had been rushed to the hospital earlier that day, and the uncertainty of her condition was torturing me.Walking restlessly back and forth, my eyes darted towards the entrance anxiously, praying for any news about Lilian. The corridor was bustling with activity; doctors and nurses were hurriedly going about their duties, but I felt completely helpless.Suddenly, as if being pulled back to reality, I felt a strong hand grab my own. Startled, I turned to see a woman standing beside me. Without a word, the woman shook my hand firmly; her grip was tight."I need you to understand something, young lady," she said, her voice strained. "If anything happens to my daughter, I won't take it lightly.I was surprised at the woman's words. Like, who the hell was s
LEO."You think I'm stupid? Is that what you think of me?" I was so mad at this moment. Clara wasn't helping matters either."I don't know what you're talking about Leo. I would never do that." Clara defended, but I was not going to buy that."I know what you're capable of, Clara, and I'm very sure you poisoned the juice!"Clara chuckled, probably because I sounded unbelievable."And you think I poisoned it, knowing fully well that you could also drink it? Come on, you're going too far on this! ""You're the reason Lilian would be going under the knife. Count your stars and thank them that Lilian has refused to involve the police." My right index finger pointed towards her." I didn't do it, Leo, why can't you believe me?" She asked, looking all innocent."What is this?" I asked, raising the napkin Sarah got in the kitchen before the incident."That's Jake's napkin. What are you doing with it?" The surprise was evident in her eyes and the way she stared at m
SARAH What a life I ended up with! I had always dreamed of a happy and peaceful marriage, but instead, I got stuck with a man who brings nothing but trouble. I sat in front of my dresser, looking at myself in the mirror. The reflection staring back at me was of a sad and struggling woman. I couldn't believe how my life had turned upside down in just a year. I wondered if things would ever get better. Suddenly, I heard a noise at the door. Someone was trying to get in, but I had locked it. "It's Leo, please open the door," his voice came through. "I don't want to talk to you right now, please go away," I replied calmly. Leo kept trying to get me to open up, but I refused. I went to bed without eating dinner and spent the entire night tossing and turning, unable to sleep. The next day, my father-in-law and Lilian's mother were going to the hospital to sign some papers before Lilian's surgery. I had prayed all night, hoping that everything would go well. ********* I went back to
SARAH"Why would you want to end it all, Sarah?" My cousin Emma questioned, carefully scrutinizing my body for any signs of harm."Listen, my dear, this world is far too sweet to let it slip away. Live as if your troubles don't exist," Emma insisted.I chuckled softly at her words."But Emma, there's nothing left for me to enjoy. My life is a chaotic mess, just look at me," I responded calmly."Even amidst the chaos, Sarah, it's never a valid reason to terminate your existence. There's no logical explanation for it!" Emma raised her voice. She stared at me, her eyes showing a glimmer of anger. If I were younger, I wouldn't put it past her to reprimand me for my insanity."Oh, please, Emma. I just needed some fresh air. I would never contemplate taking my own life. So don't get worked up about trivial matters." My words were meant to reassure her."Trivial matters? Is that what you call this?" She rolled her eyes in disbelief.Suddenly, Leo entered the room, hold