May 1951
New York city
8:21 pm
There was a loud knock on the door.
Evelyn knew that knock, knew that the time has come, knew better than to delay.
The knock came again, louder this time.
Genevieve exchanged nervous looks with Evelyn " Do you know who that may be?"
" There is not a minute I can spare to answer that question" Evelyn replied
The knock became incessant, louder with every hit on the door. Evelyn feared the door might give way any moment. She took her daughter's hand leading them to the back window. She opened the window and said to Genevieve, "Gen, take her and run. Run like your life depends on it because it does. Don't look back. I'll handle them".
" But you have to come too. Surely they would back up"
"I can't, it is I that can stop them. They want me". Evelyn continued, " I know of all his past, he is greedy and will not stop till he gets what he wants".
Tears brimmed at the corner of her eyes. If tonight did not go as she expected, then this may be the last time she'd see her friend and her daughter. She dropped to her knees, hugged her daughter and whispered in her ear " Everything will be okay. Gen will be with you, do not be afraid".
Her daughter only nodded, ignorant of what was going on. Evelyn stood up and passed a book to her friend. " Give this to Elizabeth when the time seems right"
Genevieve looked at her friend, so much time they've spent together and now they will become memories " Are you sure? they are very dangerous. You can come with us we will just live the rest of our lives, hiding away. For all I know, your husband is very dangerous he can ....."
Her sentence was cut mid short as a loud crack sounded.
"There is no time, Gen. Always remind Elizabeth that I love her and I am doing this because of her. Now go. Go before it's too late". She pushed them through the window hoping that they won't get hurt.
Just then, the door exploded into tiny bits. A group of men entered the house, and one of them, their leader grabbed her by the neck
" You don't need to worry. This will be fast so long you cooperate with me. Where is she?"
"Why would I tell you? You are just a greedy ape"
The man chuckled, " Ah, you think I don't know that already? Tell me, WHERE IS SHE?"
" You know I am not stupid. Why should I tell you when you just want to use her for your selfish reasons. I will....."
A loud gunshot was heard and Evelyn never got to finish her sentence.
The man motioned behind him," Find her"