Marleen ran into the apartment to confirm if it was the same place where she stayed, last time with David.
"It-its the same floor, same tiles, everything is the same here." Marleen's legs were trembling in fear, she could resemble the whole scene that happened that night. That is how David brought her lifting her in his arms and kissing her all over her face and neck. Then, how David confessed to her, and after that, they make love the whole night. Then the next morning how she got the news of his death. Everything got flashed in her eyes.
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There were a lot of hidden cameras fixed all over the apartment. On the other side of the camera.
"There she is, my beautiful lady. " he smiled as soon as he saw Marleen standing there.
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"But.." his reaction got changed to anger. "You dared to sleep with that bastard David." He fumed in anger and pressed a button located on the table near his right hand.
"Don't worry Marleen, I won't let you remember anything related to him. I will burn them all." He laughed like a psychopath.
She was so lost in her thoughts that she couldn't sense that the room is now caught by the fire, right after her eyes.
Then a siren rang as the fire alert was all over the apartment. Though, there was none other than Marleen, inside.
Ash and Taylor rushed to the lift to save Marleen.
"Oh--- No!" Ash screamed.
"Lift is not working due to the alert, we have to use stairs," Taylor said and started climbing it fastly skipping two or three at once and Ash to running.
They saw Marleen standing still in front of the fire on the second floor.
Even though it's all burning right after Marleen's eyes, she's not giving any reaction.
"ARE YOU MAD?" Ash jerked Marleen's body and shouted.
Marleen got off her thoughts and looked around.
"T-the room.. it into the fire," Marleen said normally.
"MA- ARE YOU SERIOUS? YOU GOT TO KNOW THIS NOW???" Ash shouted way too loud as she was so tense for Marleen.
"Guys, we should go to the parking, even though the fire is not that much, but still can be dangerous." Taylor lead the way and said.
"Hmm, I will talk with the owner of this apartment." Ash nodded, holds Marleen's hand and followed Taylor downstairs.
They got to the place safely where Taylor's car was parked.
"So, what are you planning to do next?" Taylor asked.
" I don't know, but there is never going to be an option to go back to Mr Roy's mansion," Ash said folding her arms.
"She looks beautiful even when she's angry. " Taylor thought and got mesmerised.
Ash snapped. "Excuse me, Taylor?"
"a-ah, yes," Taylor replied smiling.
"Let's book another apartment," Marleen said out of a sudden.
"Hmm." Ash nodded and started checking her mobile phone to search for another apartment, on the internet.
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"No, you can't leave this place. NO!" the man screamed on the other side of the camera. He suddenly dialled a number and said something.
"Okay, sir!" The other man from the other side of the phone replied.
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While Ash was checking for the apartment. A man from the apartment came out running.
"Mam. Sorry, for the late. My boss said you will come a little later. We are sorry mam" he apologized.
"I am Jones the assistant of my boss James White, I will take care of everything till you are here in our apartment mam, sorry for the inconveniences till now." James continued.
"No need for the apologies." Marleen rejected his apologies, rudely. "It was a fire which wasn't that dangerous but what if something else happened that would be harmful? huh?" Marleen continued with a rude tone. She already sensed that something must be off with that apartment. First David's death and now the fire in the room out of nowhere.
"Mam, I promise I'd give my own life if needed to save your life. As you're so precious to my boss." James said, smiling.
"What?" Marleen asked, shocking.
"So filmy," Taylor Whispered to Jones, irritated.
"I meant you are our boss's precious customer. Mam, it was our fortune to let you stay at our apartment." Jones buttered.
But sad, it was all in vain.
Marleen again said rudely. "No means No. Ash do check fast. We should leave as soon as possible from here."
Ash was completely surprised by their sudden change in behaviour of Marleen. A few moments ago, she couldn't even sense the fire right after her eyes and now she is arguing like the real Marleen.
"Hmm." Ash nodded as yes indicating she is still searching for a place to live.
"Guess, there's none other option to give another chance to this place." Ash sighed.
"what do you mean?" Marleen asked doubtfully.
Jonse chuckled.
"I mean that there's no other apartment left empty. They are either reserved or in use already." Ash said.
"Guess, God wants you to live here and allow us to serve you, mam." Jones bowed down.
"He is so clingy," Taylor whispered again.
But this time Jones heard and passed him his cute smile. "Yes, kinda sir. I think that too."
Jones took their luggage "Let's go mam."
"There's no other option left Marleen, swallow your pride and let's go." Ash put her hands on her shoulder and said.
After they settle down to their rooms and Taylor took his leave Marleen said "I want every single data of this James White."
"Do you mean the owner of the apartment?" Ash asked.
"Yes," Marleen nodded.
"Okay---!" Ash replied and took her laptop out.
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Marleen's POV.
"I have a strong doubt that the death of David is somehow linked with the owner of this building, James White and I have to figure it out."
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"You'll never be able to find out my truth until I want. Marleen, it's waste of time. I'm Sebastian, Sebastian who also used to be your classmate in high school. I had a huge crush on you since those days. But".. he broke the glass of wine he was holding. Blood was oozing out of his hands. "You and David together ruined all my happiness," he said in anger.