Arianna's Villa,
The doorbell rang and Fred enters. His biometrics have been recorded in the scanner giving him free access to the house.
Arianna runs out happily.
' Fred Shane! You have forgotten all about us, haven't you?' Arianna scolds.
' It's not like that Arianna. I have been busy. I missed you guys so I shamelessly invited myself to dinner.' Fred says smiling.
' Then I have no choice but to shamelessly receive you. Come join us.' Arianna replies.
' Hello Uncle Fred.' Arian greeted politely. For some reason he had never been able to completely warm up to Fred.
' So where are you staying now?' Arianna asks.
Fred had flatly refused to buy a house and spent most of his stay in Chicago at a hotel.
' I will stay here for about two months till I have to travel again. I already booked a hotel.' Fred replied.
' You want to stay at a hotel for two months? You can stay here with us, it's a big house.' Arianna says.
' I don't want to bother you.' Fred replies.
' What are you saying? Of course you can stay here. I won't let you leave, do you dare argue with me?' Arianna says.
' Yes yes, the queen has spoken, how dare this humble servant object to her decision?' Fred replies.
' Good.'
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Later that night,
Arianna knocks in Mira's door.
' Come in.' Mira replies.
' Mira.' Arianna calls.
' Is something wrong Arianna?' Mira asks.
' How are you Mira?' Arianna says..
' I'm good?' Mira replies.
' And how are things going with you and Arthur?' Arianna says.
' We are good.' Mira replies blushing, Arianna chuckled.
' It's been a while since we went out, just the two of us. I have something I am dealing with when that's all done we'll take a trip to Paris. Would you like to go?' Arianna ask.
' Of course.' Mira replies.
' Get some sleep. Don't stay up playing games. Good night Mira.' Arianna says and kisses Mira's forehead.
' Good night Arianna.' Mira says. She liked how Arianna made her feel like a child.
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' What is going on Xavier? I'm not seeing enough results. I expected the company to be bankrupt by now.'
' Father, It seems my first move wasn't effective enough. Don't worry, I have something planned out.' Fred replies.
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The following weekend,
' Grocery shopping time!' Arianna yelled.
One Saturday of each month, Arianna, Mira and Arian would go grocery shopping.
' It will be fun.' Mira says.
' I will win the race this time.' Arian says with determination.
They each had a shopping list and they had to race to see who got their items first.
'Let's go.'
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Ken was going through some documents when his phone gave a notification.
Let's meet up at Madeline store.
It was probably those guys with Arianna, maybe they found some clues. He quickly got ready and left.
When he got there he bumped into a man who dropped an envelope.
Ken picked up the envelope and gave it to the man and went inside.
' Isn't that the uncle from before?' Arian ask.
' Yes that's him. I wonder what he's doing here.' Arianna replies.
Mira noted the resemblance between Ken and Arian. Could it be?
' Let's start our shopping.' Arianna says.
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Ken looked around for Arianna but couldn't see her. He decided to leave and wait at a nearby cafe and see if he would see her .
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We were about to start our shopping race when all the lights went out?
What the he, I mean ,what the heaven is going on here.
' Mom What happened?' I heard Arian's voice say.
' I'm not sure baby, Let's hold hands so we won't get separated.' I replied.
We held hands and we could here some shuffling and jamming till the lights came on.
Hold on! Why are there huge curtains covering the windows and why is the door shot?
*Bang* I know that familiar sound, gunshot.
I look around to see who has a gun. I saw the man who was standing next to Ken earlier. He was holding a gun and there were about six to seven people behind him.
' Arianna Havana!' The man yelled.
What business does he have with me?
' Arianna Havana, where are you.' The man says again.
His eyes moved around till his eyes landed on me.
' Look at our prey, right over there.' The man says.
The group walk towards me and they pointed their gun at me.
' What do you want?' I ask .
' We have nothing against you. We are just doing our job. Our boss says that this is a warning. Don't mess with his company ever again or you may be the one to die next.' The man replies in his gruff voice.
Company? It is only Ken's company I made a move on and he is aware of it, unless.... The mastermind is trying to sow discord.
Wait a moment!
What did he say? . I may be the one to die next? So he's going to kill someone now. I looked up just to see one of the men raising his gun sneakily towards Mira and Arian.
Not my kids! I drove and hugged them tight.
*Bang*
I felt the bullet tear through my back. Luckily my clothing was thick and I could only imagine how painful it would be if I wore anything lighter. I can finally tick that of my ambitions. I have finally received a bullet.
' Mom!'
' Arianna!'
I was jolted to reality. My kids are still here.
' Run! I ....wi..ll hol....d the..m off.' I said .
' We won't leave you behind Mom.' Arian says.
' Arian take care of Arianna and inform Aunt Ashley.' Mira says.
I might be a bit weak but I'm not completely useless. I stood up and tried my best to keep these thugs away from my kids but my vision was getting blurry.
No! I'm must fight.
I noticed one of them sneaking behind Arian.
' Arian! Watch out!' I called out with all my strength.
Arian dodged but slipped and his wrist was slit slightly as his hand grazed a knife ( he was in the knife section.)
' Arian.' I called out agitated. My head was pounding but I refused to give in to the darkness of unconsciousness.
Mira called the ambulance and we arrived at the hospital.
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Arian was taken to the operation theatre while Arianna was taken to a ward so they could remove the bullet and bandage her wound. Luckily the bullet didn't enter too deep and it was mainly a skin deep wound.
She joined Mira outside the theatre, praying to all the heavens to just make her son okay.
The light went out and they rushed to the doctor.
' Doctor how is he?' Arianna asks worriedly.
' We have covered up his wound but he has lost a lot of blood. He is O negative and we do not have a blood supply for him. Are you O negative?' The doctor asks.
' No I'm not.' Arianna replies deflated
' Then get his father. We'll try our best on our end to try to organise the blood.' The doctor says and leaves.
Arianna panicked. What could she do? O negative, O negative, who did she know that had O negative.
Ken Khurana!
She reached for her bag and got her phone.
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Ken was about to leave the café when his phone rang, it was an unknown number.
' Hello.'
' Ken! I need your help please come to Good health Hospital. I will send you the location.' Arianna's voice says frantically.
' I will be right there.' Ken says as hurried.
What happened to Arianna.