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“Too bad this had to happen and spoil the honeymoon. Don’t worry when all of us are out of here, we will go on that honeymoon to Paris. We all need a break honestly.” Mrs Selena said as she sighed and Black nodded his head.

“Yes we do. There was something that happened this morning concerning Casita. But everything is under control now, so you needn’t need to worry yourself. She was almost killed by someone but due to the timely intervention of some nurses and Mikey, she was saved. Mikey is in the theatre room after being shot at point blank rage and the two nurses are dead. I have increased security for everyone to avoid such a repeat of things.” He said as his mum held his hands with tears in her eyes.

“Please tell me that my baby girl is alright?” Mrs Selena said as she held the hands of her son Black who sighed and said,

“Mum she is fine. I told you, she didn’t get attacked. But Mikey did, and he is in the theatre room. He was shot at point black range mum. I am really scared that he may not…” He paused as he swallowed the words that he was going to say as his mum hugged him tight and said,

“Everything is going to be okay, I promise son. Don’t worry, he is going to survive. Mikey is one of the strongest person I know.” Mrs Selena said as Black allowed himself to sink into the hug as he said,

“I don’t know if I can be that strong that you want me to be mum. I thought things were finally going to get better but it always seems to turn out worse.” He said as Mrs Selena held his face and looked at him and said,

“We are the Salvador Family and we never give up, no matter what we face. Casita is going to get up from that damned bed, Mikey is going to be just fine and we are all going to leave the scary episode behind us, because that is what we do. I did not raise any puny kids and I know
For a fact that you are one of the bravest person I have ever met.” She said as Black nodded his head and said,

“Thanks mum. I really needed this. I have to get going now, I want to check up On Farah and see if there is any update on Mikey. Besides I am expecting Michael to burst into the hospital any moment from now.” He said standing up as Mrs Selena nodded her head and said,

“I understand. Go. I will just take a nap.” She said as Black kissed her before walking out of the ward. As he closed his door he brought out his phone and decided to check on Farah. He wanted to call but he decided against it. She might still be sleeping and he didn’t want to wake her up. No, it was barely 8am so he decided to text. If she doesn't reply in time, then he would have his answer.

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Finally Riona was able to persuade the maids to leave that she had everything under control and won’t be requiring their services any longer after she specifically assured them they were going to keep their jobs because Black wasn’t going to hear of this. As soon as they left, Riona heard her phone buzz as she quickly fell on her bed and reached for her phone.

She saw that it was a text message from Black

FROM BLACK

“Hey Beautiful. Still asleep? Just felt like checking in on you?

TO BLACK

“Nope, just woke up. Good morning, where are you? Missed you a lot. The bed was cold.” She clicked on Sent giggling like a high school teenager in love.

FROM BLACK

“ The bed was cold. I am so sorry baby. I hope you didn’t miss me much though. I am at the hospital. I just came out from my mum’s ward. Everything is okay…for now. How are you doing? Have you eaten? Do you need anything?”

TO BLACK

“No I am fine, don’t worry about me. I just got my breakfast. But I can sense that there is something that you are keeping from me. What are you hesitant to tell me? What is wrong? For you to leave the house so early means there is something wrong so just tell me. No need to hide it.”

Riona picked a blackberries from the bowl and put it in her mouth chewing as she saw the typing icon which told her that Black was replying.

FROM BLACK

“I was trying not to bother you, you know. But which one do you want first, the bad or the good news?”

TO BLACK

“I guess I better take the bad news first. Hit me with it.”

FROM BLACK

There was an attack on Casita this early morning, apparently someone was ready to go to extremes just to make sure that she was dead but luckily Mikey came to the rescue although he was shot thrice and is in the surgery room at the moment.

TO BLACK

“What! I can’t believe this. All this happened in space of hours? OMG. How is Mikey? What did the doctor says?”

FROM BLACK

“Nothing solid yet, Although I have informed Michael. You won’t know him though. I have told him of the situation and he is headed here already. We are just trying to keep this under wraps because the police will be called soon, as there was three murders.”

TO BLACK
“I can’t believe this. I am on my way, as soom as I get dressed. I need to be there alongside you. You should have told me this from the on start instead of going. Have they checked the footage? Do they have a clue of who did it?


FROM BLACK

We found it was a veiled woman. But there was nothing we could get from the wards or outside the corridor, It was well planned. Someone who knows her way in and out of the building and I am thinking it is a nurse that was either threatened or paid off but they are still checking so it is going to be a while.

TO BLACK

I see, this is becoming quite serious. Second attempt in two days? Is she awake?


FROM BLACK

“No she isn’t. We are still waiting for her to wake up. My mum is trying to be so strong but I know deep down she is scared. Also your father came today, paying a visit.

TO BLACK

“My father? Oh Angelico didn’t tell me anything. That was pretty nice of him. Is he around now?”

FROM BLACK

“He had unfinished business so he left. I just decided to let you know okay?” He said as Riona sighed heavily. Great another reminder that she was living a lie. Exactly what she needed at this point.

TO BLACK

I am on my way. I will have the guard….Ace drive me. I remember Mrs Selena telling me when I arrived newly that Ace was going to be my bodyguard starting from now on. So Ii will be with him so that you can have peace of mind okay?” She texted and dropped her phone. She decided to pick out a dressing she will wear when a text popped in. But she didn’t read it.




Black.”