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Malcolm moved around his bed, like his body was itchy. He wasn’t comfortable that Rhoda was back in Korea. written by sommy pearl f.
Could something be wrong?
His thoughts were endless.
His thought suddenly went to Ariana and he quickly grabbed his phone. He called Cindy instantly.
“Cindy? Hello? Where is Ariana right now??” He asked.
“The hospital” She replied.
“Dammit!! What if she escapes again?? What if we don’t find her? What if her gangs comes over to rescue her or something?? We ought to be very careful and vigilant” He cautioned.
Cindy sighed deeply.
“I’m right here,,, at the hospital”
“What?”
“What could I have done? We can’t leave her alone here. Who knows what might happen”
“But you can’t keep on staying at the hospital each night you know” Malcolm bit his lips, thinking hard.
“Of course. Thats why we need to think of something,,, fast”
Malcolm sighed.
“We will. So,,, what’s she doing now?”
“Well,,, last time I checked, She was asleep” Cindy replied.
“Last time you checked?? Wait,,, Where are you right now??” He stood up, quickly.
“Chill, okay?” Cindy laughed.
“Anyways, I’m at the veranda,,, just watching this huge bright city. I’m busy smoking by the way”
Malcolm heaved.
“Keep an eye on her”
“Sure boss”
Malcolm smiled.
“Now,,, Thats my Cactus”
Cindy smiled widely, and opened her mouth, releasing the white smoke out.
GINA’S MANSION**
“So, We are dating now, right?” Gina smiled.
Oliver slowly opened his eyes, and turned to face her.
They were on her large bed, with the white duvet covering their bodies.
He smiled at her, and cleared the hair sticking on her chin.
“Of course” He whispered.
Gina chuckled and hugged him close.
“You were d@mn great, Oliver”
Oliver smiled, and just then, his smile faded away.
THE NEXT MORNING***
Rhoda was brushing her teeth when she heard a loud knock that morning.
She smiled and rinsed her mouth.
“He only pretends not to be worried” She thought and walked to the door which she opened.
She bulged her eyes open, seeing a stranger looking fiercely at her.
“Who are you? Wrong room” She flatly said, and was about to jam the door close, but the man’s strong hand held the door.
He pushed the door open, grabbed her, and placed a white hanky on her nose.
She smelt the substance added on it, and fainted instantly.
THE MAFIA’S CARTEL**
Malcolm’s heart was beating fast.
Everyone could hear it.
“Where are we, please?” Ariana asked, fearfully.
“Can you just be quiet” Cindy warned, quietly.
She took out her ear buds and dived it into Ariana’s ears, so that she wouldn’t hear a thing.
MK’s music was the song playing at that time.
Ariana looked down, She wondered where she was and what news Cindy heard that made her run over to an enclosed location. She even took her along, for what??
Though, She wasn’t up for denial, She was certainlynenjoying the music.
“Play it again” Malcolm swallowed hard.
Oliver sighed deeply and tapped the play button.
A video started playing.
It showed Rhoda who was bundled up with thick ropes, on her arms and legs.
She had a gag on her mouth, which prevented her from talking.
A voice was heard at the background.
“You wanna save her, Mafia??”
Malcolm gnashed his teeth, and clenched his fist. He was mad.
“Bring Ariana Bells here” The voice ordered.
“Bob,,, Check for the location now” Malcolm commanded.
“Yes, boss” Oliver replied.
Ariana looked at Malcolm who turned quickly at her.
He was trying to hide his tears, but she saw it.
Malcolm looked at Ariana, quickly wiped his tears, and nervously walked away.
Ariana stood up worriedly and followed him.