Chapter 30 - CHAPTER THIRTY

Craig met Betty at Belle home. He began to follow Gibson's footsteps by stalking Betty whenever she goes.

He also watched how she worked, shot the criminal, chased her with the car, and got injured.

What made Craig impressed about her, she had her fighting skills. Compared to Hannah Carter. Betty O'hare is better than Hannah Carter.

Craig Allen madly falls in love with Betty O'hare. He didn't tell Belle. But she knows. He can't keep the secret from Belle.

Mother instincts. Mother knows everything.

Betty with two other agents having lunch in a restaurant. The table she sit, three rows not far from Craig's table. He's trying to get closer to her but afraid Betty will kill him. He rather died on Betty's hand than died on Hannah Carter's hand.

As he thinks about Hannah, he feels anger and disgust about her. That woman is always with her temper. Who will marry her if she can't change herself?

"Remember, Betty. Tomorrow is your day to watch the execution of Benjamin Rudolf. Since you capture him, he never stop telling the court it wasn't his fault murderer those women". said Agent Chris. "He's a maniac".

Craig ears open. Betty spoke. "He did not just kill them, Chris. He raped, torture them. After fulfilling his satisfaction he'd kill them". Cleaning her throat with water, she spoke back. "Thanks for reminding me. I've totally forgotten about that bastard".

"You should not forget about him. His face is all over the news".

Betty scoops large amounts of food inside her mouth. Craig snickering. He loves to watch her eating. Kinda cute. Kinda creepy too. Still _ she's beautiful.

His mind suddenly changed to another subject. What Did Hannah Carter do after he broke the engagement?

"Good afternoon. Welcome to The Plaza Hotel".

"Hi. A reservation for Ms Carter?"

Hannah just arrived at the plaza hotel. A luxury hotel for over 100 years, to see and be seen by the kings, presidents, and stars of stage and screen have all gathered.

The most lavish social affairs, as well as classic Hollywood films have all used the legendary hotel as their setting.

Her main mission is to find Belle and Craig.

"Yes, Miss Carter. With an extra-large bed, a TV, and refrigerators. How long will you be staying?"

"I'll be staying as I find what I am archiving for".

"Great. And would you prefer to have a room with a view?"

"I would love to.''

Front desk girl typing on her key. "And is there a phone number where you can be contacted? I'll need your credit card information to reserve the room for you. What type of card is it?"

"Visa".

After that moment. "Room 1107. Here is your key. To get to your room, take the elevator on the right up to the eleven floor. Turn left once you exit the elevator and your room will be on the left hand side. A bellboy will bring your bags up shortly".

"I carried my own bags". Hannah reaches the key. "Thank you".

"My pleasure, Miss. Have a wonderful stay at the Plaza Hotel".

Hannah Carter glared at the front desk girl then walked towards the elevator. She watches Hannah enter the elevator.

As the door closed, she said. "What's wrong with her anyway?"

Hannah reaches her floors. Found the room, unlocked then shut the door behind.

She turn on the light reveal the luxury room with beautiful view she choose. She throw her bags on the carpet, walk towards the balcony. The streets are busy, packed with people and vehicles.

Now, where should she start first?

"I feel terrible, Belle. I slowly turned into him. I _ I feel she is not safe with me because I'm too in love with your friend Betty. She stole my heart since I met her in the apartment, I cannot sleep with her face, her figure inside my brain. Her images drive me crazy".

Craig swallows hard, continuing. "You, the doctor, please help me. Help me so then I don't turn into an obsessive man on earth after Gibson".

"Just tell her the truth. About how you feel. Your love". She stared into his eyes. "I know Betty, Craig. She's the most understanding woman I've known. She will not kill you if you tell her that you love her".

"What if she doesn't like me? Fact who I'am".

"If she rejects you, would you turn into Gibson?"

Craig shakes his head no. He will not turn himself like Gibson. He doesn't want to because he will hurt someone, he will hurt Belle. Enough Belle facing that past. He doesn't want to hurt her anymore or face that again, she could be traumatized.

"That's good to hear. Because I don't want you to. I know what is on your mind, that you will hurt her, me, my kids and people around you. So you decide not to, it's good".

She smiled. "If you like her, tell her the truth. Or I will".

Craig lowered his head. "Don't be mad if I ask you something, Belle". Her eyes shot up, he spoke back. "You and Jake are really back together?"

"Why? Are you jealous?"

Craig shakes his head no again. "I want your friend, why should I get jealous".

Smile.

"No. I'd said it's good. Finally you two were back together. All these years, your suffering finally ends. I'm impressed he never tried to forget you even though you had His child".

"Jake doesn't hate my kids. Just their dad".

"I know. I'm glad he don't. The twins are too beautiful to be hated. Oh well, my engagement with Hannah doesn't work so well. I hope this one will".

"She will. Betty is a nice woman you ever know".

Night at the plaza hotel. Room 1107 where Hannah Carter is staying. She is in bed, calling the front desk through the phone beside the bed.

"Hello. This is the front desk. Jamelia, speaking, ''How can I help you?"

"Yes, I'd like to order room service".

"Okay. What can I get for you?"

Clearing her throat. "Well. Okay. I'd like to order a double cheese pepperoni regular pizza. Some fries, chicken wings and a big salad".

"Okay. What kind of dressing?"

"Okay, well, I'll . . . . how about Ranch? But I'd like it on the side".

"Okay. On the side. Anything else for you?"

"Uh, yeah. How about a glass of orange juice and 2 bottles of pepsi?"

"Okay. Large or small?"

"Well, let's, let's go with a large".

"Okay. And what room are you in?"

"I'm in .. room 1107".

"And your name?"

"It's Hannah Carter".

"Alright".

"How long will it take?"

"Oh, it shouldn't be more than about 30 minutes".

"I want to be like that right away. You better do your job quickly!"

"I'm doing my best. Anything you wanna add Miss Carter?"

"No. That's all. Thank you".

"Perfect".

Front desk hung up on her. Hannah jumps off the bed, walks toward the balcony enjoying the view. Before her arrival in New York, she hired a private investigator to search for Craig and Belle.

The investigator found them, sending the photo directly on her cellphone. Standing on the balcony, the images of Craig and Belle together.

So is it true then? He broke our engagement because of hers.

She grip her phone tightly. Close her eyes. That moment, a room service knocked on her door. Her eyes wide, walk out from the balcony to the door.

"Evening, Miss Carter! Your order is here, where would you like to place it?"

"Over there". She points.

Staff prepares the table and the food in front of her. "For your order, would you like me to open it for you?"

"Nah! I'll do it myself. Attach the receipt on my invoice. I paid when I checked out".

"Great. Have a nice day".

The staff just stepped out of her room. Hannah slammed the door shut behind the staff, the staff jolt quickly pushed the button to lobby to the front desk. They began to gossip about her.

"That greasy bitch!"

The same front desk girl Hannah met earlier is smiling. She said, "She slammed the door huh? I'm not surprise".

"She's the one you talk about?" The girl nodded. "Damn. Oh, she said she paid everything when she checked out".

"Yeah right. Something fishy about her really". The girl is Jamelia. "Crazy rich bitch!"