Frank got up early, went for run and came back. He looked dotingly at his lazy wife and smiled.He decided to let her sleep for a little longer and waited outside.A delivery boy came on the cycle.“Lucky number 1” He whistled. He had delivered to 21 tents, and no one was at the front. But then again, it was only 5 in the morning. Who would be crazy to wake at this hour? The boy got his answer as he reached Frank’s tent. He handed the breakfast box and a note as he cycled away.Frank read the note and went into the tent.Got a book and went out to sit and read till it was a decent time to wake Sarah. He knew she wanted to win. So, he woke her up at 7 and prepared the breakfast table while she cleaned up.“Morning honey” Sarah smiled sweetly as she snuggled in Frank’s embrace looking at the table spread with breakfast. There was everything- croissants, buns, eggs, hash brown, sausages, bacon, toasted mushrooms and tomatoes, a jug of juice, 2 bowls of cereals, a jug of milk, a sachet wi

BOOM!Sarah jittered and opened her eyes. Frank looked with annoyance towards the exploded letterbox.The second box had exploded with a shower of confetti and a large satchel cover that looked about 50 cms in length and width.Sarah sat up in a hurry as she came to her senses “Hurry…. That’s the next task.”Frank bought the satchel and gave it to her. Sarah opened the satchel curiously.There were two large, laminated photos, 2 fridge magnets, a pager and a note.“Ha…ha….ha…” Sarah started laughing as she saw the photos and warned Frank “You are not allowed to show this to the kids”In the first picture, a frightened Sarah was clinging on to Frank who had a big smile on his face as he carried his wife.The second one, Frank and Sarah were sitting under the tree with their heads touching and enjoying snacks.The note read-I can be hot, I can be cold, I can run and I can be still, I can be hard and I can be soft. What am I?Once you’ve figured who I am, type in the pager and wait for

Ed pursed his lips “Ben isn’t as bad as you think.”Lara hooked her eyebrows as if to ask, ‘What does it have to do with me?’“He is very sincere to her. I have never seen his like this. You should have seen him those two weeks he promised you…. Zombies are better company!” Ed decided to brainwash Lara.“I know he is sincere. I have seen it. But…” Lara paused, shook her head and shrugged “It will depend on how he can convince her.”“True.” Ed couldn’t agree more.“I will not interfere. I respect whatever choice she makes; however unreasonable it is.” Lara made her stand.“Yes, as friends that’s all we can do.” Ed slouched back.“Actually, you’re not too bad.” Lara smiled.“You’re alright too…” Ed smiled “I had fun today. I rarely do this sort of thing. You’re not daft and might have already figured it out, but if it was not for Ben dragging me here; I wouldn’t come.”Lara shrugged as she swung in the hammock.An hour passed with the two contemplating amiably about Ben and Dana’s fate.

“Are you sure you don’t want your share of the prize?” Dana checked with Ben again.Ben shook his head.“Then come with me. Let’s give it to Dr Ericson. Coincidently he is also here.”Ben nodded and followed. He was happy even to go to Hades with her, let alone Dr Ericson.“Wait.” Lara stopped Dana seeing that she was about to go.“Major General” Lara called out to Ed.Ed looked uncomfortable; He preferred it when she didn’t know him and rebuked him as the drug lord. At least she called him by his name!“Can you give me your account number?”“What?” Ed knew this woman’s brain wasn’t connected properly but why did she…“I want to go with Dana to handover the prize money. I will transfer your share to you.” Lara explained politely before Ed’s thoughts could fly.“No need. I don’t need it.”“Then…. Shall I give your share as well?” Lara asked hesitantly.Ed nodded “Also, please call me Ed. Any friend of Dana’s is also a friend of mine.”“Alright.” Lara agreed straightforwardly. She wasn’

Ben explained that these Tyson’s people following her since the last 4 weeks. He had ordered his men to take action if anyone came near her.Dana shivered when she thought that she had been followed for the last 4 weeks. At the same time, she was grateful to Ben protecting her even without her knowledge.Ed noticed Lara shaking in fear and patted her shoulders comfortingly.“But those 3 men, only spoke at the most 1-2 sentences.?” Dana looked helplessly at Ben. ‘Were those three sentences worth a life?’“They weren’t killed for the sentences.” Shadow stepped in. “The guy on Monday followed you all the way to your house. He waited outside till all the lights were turned off. We thought he was just tailing at first and didn’t pay much attention. He was silenced only when he tried to break into your house.”“Enough” Ben growled. He could feel Dana trembling. He pulled her into his embrace.Shadow lowered his head. He knew Ben was angry.Dana tugged shirt with a pleading look “I want to k