WHEN THE HEART FAILS

Gerald slammed the phone down on the receiver, his hand shaking with anger. He couldn't believe that he had just broken up with Hazel, the woman he loved, for no reason. All because of Tom. All because of that little threats of his. Of course, the threats were little but the fact is that, if Tom happened to do as he said, the little threats would only become bigger than anyone would handle. He didn't have an idea of what he was going to do now but the fact that he had to leave Hazel for Tom was making him go crazy.

"Damn it!" he muttered under his breath, pacing back and forth in his office, his mind racing with thoughts of Hazel. He wanted to call her and explain everything, but he knew it was too late for that. He had already hurt her, and there was no going back now. Until he confirmed that Tom had no evidence, he never would want to jeopardize his image.

He picked up his phone again and dialed Tom's number, his voice seething with anger when his friend answered.

"What