THREE MONTHS LATER
The police searched the entire country for Theodora but couldn't find her anywhere. She just vanished into thin air. Daniel uttered for the dismissal of the case since all search proved futile.
Leyla had fully recovered and had finally been discharged from the hospital. As fit as usual with no memory of her accident at all. Prisca and Dora often visited her to keep her company since she was adviced to stay home for a couple more of days.
" How is Damsel, fairing ", Leyla queried, approaching from the kitchen with some juice.
" Um....They are doing great. Although I've not been visiting them as often as you use to....", Dora exclaimed.
" Don't worry, I understand you are quite busy with the restaurant....", she replied, placing the juice on the table.
" Here you go, guys.....", she added, settling beside Prisca in the sofa.
" Thanks.....So what's your next plan now since Damsel's delivery is very close", Prisca queried, concerned.
" Um....Dora and I had decided to take her to Laura when her time is due. I'll also stay at the hospital when for the next two months to prevent any suspicions. You know.... "
" Yes, Prisca...especially, Daniel. We can't afford to make any mistakes now....", Dora added.
" Okay, that's cool, wish you all the best dear...Cheers to you " Our soon to be, mum"...", Prisca called, chuckling.
" Yeah, Cheers.....More joy and love afterwards...",they all chorused, elated.
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DANIEL'S OFFICE
Daniel stood at the window, glancing through as he busily attend to a call with his back at the door . He suddenly heard the door slammed open and swiftly turned to see who it was.
" Sir....you have a letter...", Richard exclaimed, approaching him.
Daniel signaled him to drop it on the table. He nodded, placed it on his laptop and hurriedly left the office to avoid any disturbance.
" Okay, sir....Thanks for calling. I'll work on that before coming. Talk to you later., bye...."
Daniel dropped the phone and picked the brown envelop on the laptop, scanning it with his eyes.
" There is neither a name or subject on it....Who could have sent this", he muttered.
He picked the telephone and called Richard. In no time, he time, Richard trod in.
" You called ,sir....", he announced.
" Yes.....Um, I want to know where this envelope is from and who sent it....."
" I can't tell, sir. I just saw it in front of your office so I brought it to you, thinking you may had dropped it accidentally ". he explained.
" Um...okay, you can go....", he replied, confused.
Richard bowed and left the office to his post. Daniel gazed at the envelope nervously.
" Who could have sent this?", he wondered as he opened it.
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LETTER
" Hi, Daniel.....I'm sure by now you've searched all over for me and couldn't find me. But don't worry, you'll soon see me again. I hope you will be able to recognise me when we meet again. Don't forget, we have scores to settle, my sweetheart.
Your woe will soon come to you my darling, bye."
Your worst nightmare.
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Daniel furiously tore the letter into pieces and dropped in it in the trash can beside his desk.
" I really need to keep an eye on, Leyla for the safety of our baby and herself", he muttered.
He picked out his keys and quickly dashed out of the office.
" Richard, please take care of everything. I won't be at work for the next three months. Hope you can handle everything....? "
" Yes, sir but hope all is well...?"
" Yeah, don't worry, I'll handle it just take care of the is place, okay? And update me on issues as well..."
" Okay, sir..."
" Good, I'm off now, later", he dashed out in a flash.
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THE DRAKE'S MANSION
Leyla was busy in the kitchen when Daniel walked in.
" Honey....where are you ? I'm home....",he called to Leyla.
" Dan...? But why are you home so early today...?", asked Leyla, approaching with some water.
" Nothing to worry about dear. I just want to be the one taking care of you from now till you deliver since your time is almost due...."
" Really...? I'm so happy...I won't feel lonely at home any longer....", she chuckled, hugging him.
" I will never let you harm,Leyla anymore, Theodora....Never.....", he whispered ,forcing a smile.