Lesley had just finished eating with Kali at Luxies Plate. She decided to go back to the hospital and wait for her shift to start. It doesn’t matter if there are still a couple of hours left. Sitting in the lobby is much more bearable than waiting at home.She checked her cellphone and saw dozens of missed calls and texts from Patrick. She was no longer surprised. She knew his habits, and he would not give up immediately. She sighed as she put her phone back in her bag. She needs to avoid him for now.She glanced at her wallet and smiled when she saw that she had enough money to stay at a hotel for a few days. For what it's worth, MNA pays its employees well. Fortunately, she just got her paycheck and saved a lot of money for herself.She first took a walk around MNA to kill time and boredom. The hospital did not fail to entertain her. Aside from the spacious parking lot, it has well-kept gardens that fill her eyes. She also noticed that other establishments were very far away. There
Lesley intensely stares at Jacoben's back while she follows him to his office. She remembers the day her mother commanded her to apply for a job at MNA. Amanda was talking on the phone that day to a person who apparently gave her a recommendation so she would have a higher chance of being accepted into this hospital. Jacoben was probably the friend Amanda was referring to because she remembered how he had just casually hired her. He did not even read her resume. She has a strong feeling that it is no accident that she and that man posing as a security guard are working here. She sighed. This is not the right time to be thinking about that. She slightly shook her head to put aside her doubts and concerns. She has to focus on their plan for now. After they are done with the mission, she will ask those questions to Jacoben. Hopefully, he will give her an honest answer. When they arrived at the office, Jacoben dialed his secretary to cancel all his appointments for today. And then he
Jacoben withdrew his hands from her shoulders and shrugged. “It's okay. You can go home. We can go on with our Plan B. Even though that is nearly impossible, we have to try without you," he said as if making her feel guilty. "Warn your family and hide until this is over. I told you that I won't force you, so I—" "I will do it!" She exhaled sharply and then raised her forehead. Her gaze challenged Jacoben's. "I was caught off guard. This was so sudden, so I got nervous, but I was not running away to hide. I told you, I already made up my mind. I'll save Bangs and everyone trapped in here… No matter what happens." Jacoben was speechless for a moment. He stared at her face, and then a small smile formed on his thin lips as if he was proud of something. “Are you sure you won't regret this?" he asked. "Aren't we leaving yet? I can't wait to get out of here," she said confidently. “And bring MNA down." Jacoben chuckled and looked at her with amazement. "I can't wait too." “Then le
"Shoot these vermins and feed their bodies to my pets."Lesley closed her eyes tightly to wait for a bullet to hit her, but a few seconds passed, and she had not heard a single gunshot. She felt someone grab her arms and pull her up. She opened her eyes and saw it was Jacoben who was helping her stand.Confused, she looked back and forth at Jacoben, Shane, and the four armed men."Why are you letting them stand?!” Shane's brows wrinkled as she pointed at them. “What are you doing?! Are you deaf?! I said shoot them!" Jacoben shook as he stood up straight and slightly raised his forehead."Don't waste your energy. They're not going to do it."Irritated, Shane stepped closer to her men and glared at them as if she would swallow them up if they would not follow. "Shoot them! Now! Shoot them, idiots!" Shane screamed, but the men pointed their guns at her instead. Shocked at what the four did, her eyes widened in disbelief while her jaw dropped. She quickly backed away a few steps. "W
They ran to the exit as fast as they could. They slowed down as they turned into a hallway. They passed several men lying on the floor. Her eyes widened as she looked at them."Don't worry. They're just sleeping," the red-haired man said as he matched her speed. "I’m Rio, by the way.” His eyes were gleaming as he stared at her. It made her a bit uncomfortable. It was as if he was flirting with her. Suddenly, Rio almost stumbled when Leo intentionally bumped him, speeding up and ahead of them. Rio shook and then looked at her again."I'm sorry. He has issues with pretty girls."Her lips parted slightly. She does not know how to answer him. She wanted to smile, but her lips formed an awkward shape instead."There!" Jacoben shouted, shifting their attention to him.They just exited the building. She turned in the direction Jacoben had pointed. Two black cars were waiting for them in the parking lot. They ran towards it and then a man got out of one of the cars and met them. It was the m
Lesley is lost in her thoughts as she watches the fire dance in front of her. She stares at the burning wood while thinking about what they went through today. After escaping Shane's men, they hid in the forest and ran until the sky became dark. She hugs herself and sits on a rock wide enough to support her. She savors the warmth the fire gives as Dan continues to add more dried branches to the bonfire they had lit before sunset. Lesley patted the scrapes on her arms. She got it earlier when she jumped from the car. She had no deep wounds or broken bones, but the scratches on her skin were stinging. She glances at Bangs, who is still sound asleep next to her. She wonders what kind of sleeping pill or tranquilizer they used on him. He did not wake up or flinched even after they jumped from the car. Fortunately, Bangs had only a tiny wound on his left leg because she hugged him as they rolled on the rocky ground. "Does it hurt?" Dan asked, noticing her occasional look at her wounds
"As I said, that's not the only reason. I'll get pregnant," Lesley explained. Bangs held his laughter. "Oh, right." "Stop teasing me, Bangs!" "You're doing what you wanted with me when I was asleep, but I can't do that to you?" "It's different! It's just a kiss! It's called a magical kiss of true love. I did it to wake you up like Sleeping Beauty. It worked, didn't it?" He did not know who and what she was referring to, but he understood what she was implying and respected that. "I understand. I won't force you," he said. He restrained himself even though his body was getting very hot. He kept glancing at her chest. He wanted to feel it on his palms and inside his mouth. He swallowed hard at the strong desire to be intimate with her. Lesley moved closer and leaned her head on his shoulder while she grabbed his arms. "You can kiss me every day," she said as if to make him feel a bit better. "Anywhere?" She laughed. "Why are you so naughty?" He smiled and took a deep breath.
“How are you feeling?" Bangs asked worriedly as he sat beside Lesley. “Is your body all right?"She smiled at him. “Thanks to you I'm fine. I don't think anything serious happened to me."“You can't know that for sure.""I know it. And really, thank you, Bangs. You saved me earlier," Lesley said as she drank the whole bottle. "I thought I was going to be stuck there. It started raining too. I was really scared back there. Thank you for finding me."She looked at Bangs, and saw a frown on his face."Don't leave my side again," he said bitterly.Lesley sighed, she thought for a moment before answering."Bangs, there will be times that we have to be apart. I know you want to always be with me. I want that too. But don't focus your life around me. What if I die? You need to learn to live on your own. Be independent.""Die?"His face grew even sourer, and he looked at her sharply."I'm sorry. Of course, that's not going to happen," she cleared her throat. "But still, don't revolve your wor