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LOVE ….š„š·āļø
Authoress FG….
CHAPTER 21 Ā°Ā°Ā°
AUTHOR’S POV
A week later, Elias is still in detention.
“What the hell are you doing? Why am I still here? I pay you a hvge sum of money just to get me out of here and now this. Lorenzo you better think of a way to get me out of here, my reputation is at stake here” Elias shouted as he spoke with his lawyer in the visiting room.
“Elias they have strong evidence against you and that’s why it’s difficult to bail you out but I’m trying my best to get you out of here. You have to deny all the charges filled against you, let’s give them a ha-rd time so we buy time for ourselves” Lorenzo suggested and Elias frowned.
“That doesn’t sound like a good idea but I don’t care how you do it as long as you get me out of here. I’ve got so many things I nee-d to do” Elias said furiously as he got lost in thought.
“Don’t worry, all I nee-d is for you to be patient with me so I find clues on how to get you out of this” Lorenzo said seriously.
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“Fernanda when are we leaving for Merida? We’ve stayed here for days now and Elias have been arrested so let’s leave before anymore complications arise” Isabel said seriously and Fernanda ruffled her hair frustratedly.
“Grandma about that….” Fernanda stuttered blinking nervously.
“Fernanda!” Jeromino called from outside as he rang their doorbell.
“What’s he doing here?” Abuela and Benicio g@sped out angrily as they head to the door.
“Abuela, uncle let me go talk with him” Fernanda said nervously as she blocked their way.
“What’s that supposed to mean Fernanda?” Abuela asked seriously.
“Who knows if he’s here to cause trouble again? We can’t take chances with him, he disappointed us great time so we’re not letting him see you in person. If he has anything to say, he should say it to us” Benicio said seriously and they opened the door.
“You br@t! What are you doing here? You have no right to be here so what the hell are you doing here?” Benicio asked seriously and Jeromino moved backwards.
“Emm… Uncle Benicio, Abuela…” Jeromino uttered but Abuela cut in.
“Don’t ever mention our names again. You’re a stranger to us so you don’t have to act like we’re close. Why are you here?” Abuela shouted and Jeromino brou-ght his face down.
“I’m so sorry for what I did to Fernanda. I wasn’t opportune to apologize before to you all but I hope you find a place in your hearts to forgive me” Jeromino apologized on his knees.
“Don’t you think it’s too late for this. StĀ©p embarras-sing yourself and go back home. Don’t even think about coming back here” Abuela said coldly and they both went inside leaving Jeromino on his knees.
“Abuela, just give a second to speak with him. I think he has something very important to say to me” Fernanda uttered trying to convince Abuela but Abuela glared at her.
“Fernanda you can’t see him. He’s no longer p@rt of your life so don’t bother trying to see him. You’re moving on with your life so it’s only right if you no longer see him” Abuela said defiantly and everyone went back to their rooms.
“Grandma it won’t take long, let me just hear what he wants to say” Fernanda said slowly and Isabel looked away.
“He’s the reason why you’re still here in Mexico city. If you’re trying to move on then you should do it completely, that boy is no good for you my dear so listen to Abuela” Isabel said then went to her room as well and Fernanda walked to the window to see if Jeromino was still there and to her surprise, he was still on his knees.
“What does he think he’s doing? At this rate nobĀ©dy would even listen to his apologize” Fernanda whispered worriedly and brou-ght out her phone from her pocket.
“You saved my life so this is the least I can do for you, I said you would never have my number again and here I am, giving it out willingly” Fernanda added then texted him.
~ “StĀ©p kneeling, no one is going to have pity on you so get up and leave. Meet me by 8:30pm at the address I’m going to sĀ£nd to you” ~ Fernanda texted and she exhaled nervously.
“Fernanda what are you still doing there? Come have a cu-p of coffee with me” Isabel announced as she went to the kitchen to get herself a cu-p of coffee.
“Coming grandma” Fernanda said and she looked at the window for the last time and found Jeromino smiling back to his car.
“What’s funny” Fernanda said sarcastically then she walked to Isabel and they went to the rooftĀ©p.
“So Fernanda are we leaving tomorrow?” Isabel asked as she had a sip from her cu-p of coffee.
“Grandma I’m still thinking about it. Elias just got arrested, we still have a long way to go to sĀ£nd him to jail, I can’t do that if I travel to Merida. I have a case I have to pursue” Fernanda explained and Isabel scoffed.
“Just say you have something else keeping you here. Fernanda is Elias the father of Marisol?” Isabel asked out the blue and Fernanda coughed.
“What are you saying grandma? Why such question out of the blue?” Fernanda asked catching her breathe.
“I was just asking, you don’t have to overreact. It just feels like Elias isn’t Marisol’s father” Isabel said slowly.
“He’s a bad guy and he doesn’t deserve to be my daughter’s father and that’s why you feel that way” Fernanda covered up looking away and she stared at her wristwatch.
I better go take a nap before going to see Jeromino, I don’t want to look all tired and exhausted. I wouldn’t want to kill my charisma. Fernanda said in her head looking at an empty space.
“Grandma, I feel a bit sleepy. I want to go take a nap” Fernanda uttered and she stood up.
“OK, go ahead dear” Isabel said with a smile and Fernanda head to her room.
Hours later at the restaurant Fernanda texted Jeromino.
“Why’s he not here yet?” Fernanda uttered looking around as she had a glance on her wristwatch.
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“Where’s Jeromino sneaking out to this late?” Agustin asked his secretary as they watched Jeromino from the rooftĀ©p.
“Maybe he’s going clubbing, Guys his age only do that this late at night” Williams said slowly and Agustin scoffed.
“I don’t think that’s the case. Go after Jeromino and tell me who he’s meeting with because I have the feeling he’s going to see someone I don’t like” Agustin said seriously and Williams bowed then took his leave.
A call c@mĀ£ on Agustin’s phone.
“Why are you calling me this late at night?” Agustin said over the phone.
“Boss, we’re in trouble. hy-men got arrested by the police, I have no idea how they found our hideout. Luckily I got away before they would get me” One of his men said and Agustin’s eyes went wi-de open.
“What are the charges and when did this happen? Who pressed the charges?” Agustin asked angrily.
“Boss this happened minutes ago and he was charged with murder of Maria Jose. Boss I thought Bruno took care of it but how did it get reopened?” He asked nervously as he looked around his environment.
“Lie low for the moment while I take care of hy-men’s case” Agustin instructed.
“But Boss I nee-d some cash to lie low, I nee-d to leave the country for the time being but I’m broke” He said slowly and Agustin clenched his fist.
“I will sĀ£nd you some cash but before that you nee-d to do something very important for me” Agustin said angrily then hung up, he put a call across to Williams.
“When you get to the place Jeromino is heading, sĀ£nd me the address” Agustin ordered then hung up.
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Jeromino got to the restaurant and met with Fernanda.
“You wanted to speak with me and you c@mĀ£ late” Fernanda said rudely.
“I’m so sorry Fernanda, I got caught up in traffic. We should order for something” Jeromino said and Fernanda crossed her legs.
“I’m not hungry so go ahead and tell me why you want to see me” Fernanda said seriously.
“Oh okay, I will go straight to the point. Fernanda I want to have a DNA test with your baby” Jeromino said and Fernanda coughed looking away.
“What did you just say?” She asked pretending not to have heard.
“Let’s run another DNA test” Jeromino repeated and Fernanda’s phone started ringing.
“Hello officer” She said over the phone as she walked to the other side.
“We’ve arrested him just like we planned and we’re running some investigation, would you like to be a witness?”
“That’s great news officer. I will be right there” Fernanda said excitedly and hung up. She ran back to their table then picked up her wallet.
“Jeromino let’s schedule our conversation some other day, I’ve got plans” Fernanda said swiftly then ran out.
Fernanda went down the street looking out for a taxi but she saw a man, lying on the ground holding his stomach.
“Sir are you okay?” Fernanda asked as she ran to him.
“Oh my goodness, sir you’re bleeding. We nee-d to rush you to the hospital. Help” Fernanda called out for help but suddenly someone knocked her out from behind.
š„š·āļø…. MEANS
TO
LOVE ….š„š·āļø
Authoress FG….
CHAPTER 22 Ā°Ā°Ā°
JEROMINO
What was that? She didn’t even listen to what I have to say? Fernanda looked nervous when I mentioned DNA, is it possible that I’m the father? I muttered in my head staring at the door then I stood up.
“It’s getting late alre-ady, I don’t think Fernanda will be able to get a taxi here” I uttered then ran out of the restaurant but my phone started ringing.
“Hello Elvis, can you call some other time. This isn’t a good timing” I said over the phone as I got into my car.
“Mino, you nee-d to get here. Alvaro got attacked on his way to your resident, he got robbe-d and beaten blue black. plea-se Mino come here and I also have some other news for you” Elvis said.
“Alright, I will be there in a few minutes but where are you guys right now? Are you at the hospital?” I asked curiously.
“We’re at the police station. We’re here to file a complaint, Alvaro’s important doĀ¢v-ments got stolen as well so we have to retrieve it. Come quic-kly” Elvis said worriedly then hung up.
“Can tonight get any worse!” I mumbled then drove off to the police station.
I got to the station and Alvaro had stitches on his face and some bruises.
“Alvaro what happened to you? How did this happen? My resident has a very ti-ght security so how did you end being robbe-d?” I asked curiously and he looked away worriedly.
“I wasn’t with my car so I took a taxi, I had no idea the taxi driver was a thief and that’s how he took everything on me including my briefcase which contains lots of important doĀ¢v-ments” Alvaro explained and I hissed.
“Any progress on the case?” I asked frustratedly.
“We’re tracing the taxi but you will have to come back tomorrow because it’s late alre-ady” The officer informed and I hit his table frustratedly.
“Officer, you will lose track of that thief if you don’t go after him tonight. Retiring for the day doesn’t as-sure you will find the thief tomorrow with the few tracks you’ve got. The doĀ¢v-ments he stole are p@rtially important doĀ¢v-ments of my job, I can’t go to work without them” I shouted and the officer stood up angrily.
“You think I like it as well when I see criminals go away but it’s late alre-ady and I have to go home to my family so you will have to wait till the night shifters arrive then you report to them” The officer said seriously and just then I heard a familiar voice from behind.
“Officer believe me, I didn’t do anything to the man. I found him injured alre-ady when I saw him. Officer believe me, I had nothing to do with him” Fernanda sobbe-d and I turned around swiftly only to find Fernanda being handcuffed.
“Fernanda!” I called out and she stared at me with tears in her eyes.
FERNANDA
Hours back before I was arrested by the police…
I woke up feeling some pains at the back of my head, I stood up and saw a gun on my hands. I looked around but I noticed I was no longer on the road and a man was laying in front of me.
“He’s the same man at the road. Sir are you okay?” I asked curiously and I turned him around but he was dead alre-ady.
I moved backwards in shock as I threw away the gun in my hands but the police surrounded the area alre-ady.
“Hands in the air!” The policemen announced as they walked closer to us.
“You’re un-der arrest for murdering this man right here. You’re allowed to get a lawyer for yourself or the court will provide one for you” The officer announced as he handcuffed me.
“Officer, I think this is a set up. I didn’t murder anyone, I’m not a murderer. Officer plea-se believe me I didn’t murder him” I tried to explain but they took me into their van and I noticed a man on black outfits was watching far way but he suddenly disappeared before my eyes.
“Officer plea-se believe me, I didn’t murder anyone” I said as tears suddenly roll down my cheeks.
“You have to remain silent because anything you say or do now will be used against you in the court of law” The officer informed professionally and I sobbe-d silently.
Back to presĀ£nt!
What’s Jeromino doing here? Why’s he here of all people? I uttered in my head feeling so embarras-sed.
“Fernanda why are you on handcuffs? What happened?” Jeromino asked curiously as he walked to me.
“Sir if you want to speak with her, you will have to come back tomorrow. Visiting hours are over” One of the officers holding me informed then they took into a cell.
“Officer can I at least have a minute. I promise it won’t take long” Jeromino said worriedly as he went after the officer.
What’s he so curious about? I’m pretty sure he’s happy with what’s going on in my life right now? Fernanda how did you get to this stage. Your life is filled with so much struggle. I uttered in my head faintly as tears roll down my cheeks.
“Daddy would have been here if I sĀ£nt a message out but I will just have to wait till tomorrow” I said slowly and looked at the officer’s desk.
“Fernanda!” Jeromino called and he ran to my cell.
“What are you still doing here?” I asked coldly as I swiftly wiped off my tears.
“Fernanda, the officer told me everything. But how’s that even possible? I believe you would never do such a thing. I will get you the best lawyer to get you out of here before you even know it” Jeromino said as he tried to hold my hand but I moved away.
“It’s none of your business so leave here. I can take care of myself, I can still get a good lawyer for myself. If that’s all then plea-se leave” I said coldly then turned around.
“I’m so sorry Fernanda but I can’t stay out of this. I can’t let you spend a second in this disgusting place” Jeromino said with so much determination.
“You can’t f0rƧĀ£ me to accept your offer so leave” I said seriously as h0t tears roll down my cheeks and he left.
Jeromino plea-se stĀ©p ma-king it any ha-rder for me. Life is ha-rd alre-ady trying to forget you so plea-se can you stĀ©p being nice to me. I muttered in my head and I sat down at a corner.
AUTHOR’S POV
NEXT DAY
The Dante family visited Fernanda at the cell.
“Fernanda how did you end up like this? What happened exactly? I thought you said you were going out for some fresh air” Isabel asked worriedly.
“Grandma, I have no idea how I ended up like this but I’m pretty sure someone set me up and I have no idea who that may be” Fernanda said wiping off her tears.
“Don’t worry Fernanda, I’ve spoken to our family’s lawyer so you will be out of here in no time” Bruno as-sured.
“OK daddy but where’s Marisol? You didn’t bring her with you?” Fernanda asked curiously and Isabel stared at Bruno.
“Marisol isn’t feeling well so Mandy took her to the hospital” Isabel said slowly and Fernanda’s eyes wi-de-ned nervously.
“Grandma when did she fall ill? She was fine before I left home yesterday” Fernanda inquired worriedly.
“She fell ill late last night, she has a high temperature but that’s nothing for you to worry about. Mandy and Florencia took her to the hospital so I’m pretty sure she will be better in no time” Isabel explained with a smile.
“Fred and Fernando wants to see you as well so we better get going. Your lawyer will be here anytime soon” Bruno informed.
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“You’ve gotten the money I sĀ£nt to you right?” Agustin asked over the phone.
“Yes boss and I did exactly what you requested. She’s not coming out of jail no matter how ha-rd she tries to, all the evidence are pointing at her” One of Agustin’s men said.
“Very good, let’s buy some time to get hy-men out of there. hy-men killed Maria Jose so I can’t leave him alone like that, he’s one of my loyal men. Go ahead and go into hiding” Agustin said seriously and hung up.
Enjoy your journey to prison Fernanda. Agustin said in his head with a wicked smile on hisl-ips.
“Boss I think Jeromino is contacting some of our good lawyers” Williams informed staring at his phone.
“And why’s that?” Agustin asked curiously.
“He found out about Fernanda’s issue. He’s trying to help her”
“I can’t let that happen. You have to ruin his plan, Jeromino can’t get any lawyer for Fernanda. She’s meant to be in jail” Agustin said angrily.
“Luckily I’ve blocking his way. No lawyer will take up Fernanda’s case” Williams sm-irked and Agustin smiled.
“Those are the kind of things I like hearing”
———
Days later Fernanda’s lawyer c@mĀ£ visiting.
“Mr hvgo any upd@tĀ£s on my case?” Fernanda asked curiously.
“I’m sorry Fernanda but all the evidences are pointing at you, the CCTV footage showed how you killed the man and they have witnesses. After tomorrow’s hearing, you will be transferred to the city jail” Mr hvgo said professionally.
“What! Mr hvgo you’ve known our families for decades, you can’t just allow me go to jail for a crime I didn’t commit right” Fernanda said almost in tears.
“I’m sorry Fernanda but we just have to wait for the court’s judgement. Just accept you plee guilty so your sĀ£ntence might be reduced”
“What are you saying Mr hvgo? Are trying to say I should admit to a crime I didn’t commit?” Fernanda asked with h0t tears rolling down her cheeks.
TBC…
Where’s all this coming fromš