INNOCENCE (First Book) *Completed*

Episode 12: Secret House

Insert song ➡ "Hurts like Hell" by Fleurie

It's 1:00 A.M. already and it's raining cats and dogs.

Daisy: An open eyes at death may be interpreted as raw death. It may be a suicide or murder but an unacceptable death full of regrets, and filled with pain caused by an extreme form of sorrow. Whether you do good or bad, repent, or rejoice for your sins, death is still our final destination.

These are the words running on Daisy's mind while watching Arjun's dead body, fell from the Penthouse of Escor Building.

Arjun falls to his death. He is being surrounded by many people, talking, and gossiping with each other that this might be a suicide due to Escor Corp's issues.

When the media and ambulance are coming, Daisy slowly walks away from the crowd.

Meanwhile, Veronica is watching the breaking news about Arjun Escordia who fell to his death.

After watching the news, she called Colonel Rogelio Bautista.

Veronica: Hello Colonel Bautista, go ahead and find Atty. Cruz's daughter. Her name is Elisa Cruz.

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After breakfast, Daisy is finally looking at the bank statement on her MacBook Pro showing the wire transfer of huge money to the terrorists.

Loward: So, you killed him?

Daisy: No,... Someone killed him.

Loward: Hey! I don't understand. So, what happened?

***Flashback last night***

Arjun gave the flash drive to Daisy which contains a file about the wire transfer to terrorists.

Arjun: Now, what?

Daisy: I want you to make a confession during your declaration of bankruptcy that you laundered money to the terrorists.

Daisy still pointing her gun at Arjun.

Daisy: Do I make myself clear?!

Arjun couldn't answer about Daisy's request.

Daisy: Answer me!

Arjun: Yes! I'm willing to help you with that.

Daisy: And don't ever make a mistake Arjun, I'll tell you, you will never see tomorrow's sunrise.

Arjun: But before we end this, may I also have a favor?

Daisy: I do not accept favors from any of SCORPIA members.

Arjun: But this is not just for me.

Daisy: Then, what?

Arjun: I want a trade-off too. Help my people not to lose their jobs. In exchange, I will expose SCORPIA's existence and Magda's innocence from a domestic terrorism case.

After the agreement, in just half an hour, before she got in her car, she witnessed Arjun's death, fell from the Penthouse of Escor Building.

***End of Flashback***

Daisy: Arjun and I made an agreement. Aside from giving this bank statement, he was supposed to tell the world that he laundered money to the terrorists just to prove Magda's innocence. That night, Arjun was a man with honor but emotionally bankrupt and morally exhausted. I saw it in my eyes on how sorry he was for what happened to Magda or for what I've been through by the hands of SCORPIA. But he's sorry is not enough. I know that there was someone who killed him to stop him to make a confession.

Loward: Who killed him then?

Daisy: I don't know. That's what I needed to find out more. Obviously, it might be one of the SCORPIA members.

Loward: So, who will be the next?

Daisy: Maybe the author of this book.

Daisy is referring to the book on their desks.

Loward: Thousand of Ashes by Christianna Tuazon?

Daisy: You're right. As far as I can remember, she was nothing before but a frustrated newspaperwoman until she received an offer from SCORPIA to write something and make a documentary against me. As long as she's not ruined, she's there to brainwash people regarding the deadly terrorist attack of what Magda Soliman didn't commit three years ago.

Daisy played the documentary about The Darkness of San Ildefonso created by Christianna Tuazon.

Daisy: This made her for who and what she is today.

***Flashback***

Christianna looked for Magda Soliman in jail for an interview the second day after her sentenced for life imprisonment.

Insert Instrumental Music: "Hurts like Hell" by Fleurie

Christianna: Hello Magda, I'm Christianna Tuazon, I'm a columnist for newspapers, magazines, and other publications. I'm here to help you. How are you?

Magda: You mean, you don't believe that I am a terrorist, that I am a murderer?

Christianna: Yes, I believe you.

Magda cried for what she had heard from Christianna that there's still someone out there who's willing to believe how innocent she is.

Christianna: I want to write an article about you, what would you like me to publish?

Magda: I want you to tell the world that I'm innocent.

Christianna: By all means.

Magda: Thank you.

Christianna hugged the poor Magda.

However, a week later.

Magda watched the news regarding the documentary "The Darkness of San Ildefonso" published by Christianna Tuazon telling how evil she is as a terrorist.

Magda went back to her cell and cried on how she has been fooled by Christianna and how it hurts like hell.

***End of Flashback***

Loward: I can't believe she sold her soul to SCORPIA. What's her role as a SCORPIA member?

Daisy: She's the media protector of SCORPIA.

Loward: And how are you going to destroy her?

Daisy: I have her s*x video.

Daisy showed Christianna's s*x video to Loward.

Loward: Are you sure, you're going to use that to destroy her?

Daisy: As much as I want to ruin her reputation, I cannot afford to hurt him.

Daisy is referring to her friend, Genesis, as Genesis is involved in the s*x scandal. Meaning, Genesis, and Christianna had a s****l affair too.

Daisy: I sent this to Jerome to blackmail him, to work with me to ruin Dolores's influence in town.

Loward: You're saying Jerome was the cameraman behind that p**n video?

Daisy: He was not just a cameraman, that was a threesome. That's why I put him into a tight corner.

Loward: Wow! Can I watch the whole video?

Daisy: Shut up Loward!

Daisy immediately closed the s*x video.

Loward: I was just kidding though.

Daisy: I'm not going to use this, I will find another way to devalue her morality. This time, I want to focus on what Arjun said about Atty. Cruz.

Loward: What's your plan?

Daisy: I need to find and meet her.

Daisy showed a photo of Atty. Cruz's daughter to Loward.

Loward: Who is she?

Daisy: Elisa Cruz, Atty. Cruz's daughter. Arjun told me that Atty. Cruz has a secret house where he kept some documents that I can use against SCORPIA. He kept them for insurance purposes.

Loward: Well, then let's find her.

Daisy checked Elisa's social media accounts. She saw that the poor girl is still mourning her father's death.

The doorbell rang suddenly.

Daisy: Oh! I'm not expecting any visitors today. Who is it?

Loward: Maybe a delivery man, I just ordered a fleshlight online.

Daisy: My goodness Loward, why not look for somebody out there to fulfill that physiological need of yours?

Loward: Excuse me, I'm maybe perverted but I'm faithful to my partner.

Daisy: Partner? The one who left you and doesn't love you anymore? Common Loward, you need to start moving on from that flirty ex-boyfriend.

Loward: Whatever D!

That's how Loward calls his friend sometimes.

Loward went to the door to check who's the visitor. When he opened the door, he was shocked to see Veronica with a basket that has cookies and pastries.

Loward is wearing a boxer short and his bulge is showing off the reason why Veronica is looking at it. Loward immediately covered his bulge using his hands.

Veronica: Holy wow! How gifted creature you are?

Loward: Probably something that will make them cry and scream for?

Veronica laughs at what she had heard.

When Daisy hears Veronica's voice, she closed her Macbook right away and went to the door too.

Daisy: Veronica?

Veronica: Hello Daisy, Good Morning!

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Daisy has no choice but to entertain Veronica as her guest.

The two went to the terrace for the view and for a talk.

Veronica is amazed to see how mesmerizing the nature view especially when looking at her own mansion.

Veronica: This is my first time being here and I couldn't believe what I see. It's such a wonderful panorama of San Ildefonso.

Daisy: So, why are you here Veronica?

Veronica: Oh! It sounds that I'm not welcome here in Renaissance residence?

Daisy: That's not what I mean.

Veronica: I understand, that's why I'm here for a peace offering.

Daisy: Cookies and pastries? That's not what I need Veronica, you owe me an apology after accusing me behind the irregularity during the Escor Corp's anniversary.

Veronica: Of course!

Daisy: And reputation and life.

Daisy's words on her mind.

Loward came in to give them juice and he put it on their table.

Veronica: Thank you so much. What's your name again?

Loward: My name is Loward, I'm from California and I'm Daisy's best friend.

Veronica: So, you two met in California?

Loward: Exactly.

Veronica: Oh, I'm sorry to say this, I thought the both of you are in a relationship?

Daisy: We're best friends Veronica.

Veronica: Well, why were you wearing a long short now? You should have not hidden it but rather you must be proud of it.

Veronica's question when she noticed that Loward had changed and wore a long short.

The two of them laughed while Daisy was just smiling.

Loward: Thank you but let me just excuse for a while, just want to finish something.

Then Loward left the two of them.

Veronica: Anyways, I just can't imagine Arjun is gone. Where were you last night Daisy?

Daisy: That's a detective's job to ask me that question. Are you a detective Veronica? Well, to answer your question, I was just here all night.

Veronica: Well, I know. Since the two of you were working together, that's the reason why I just asked. It really hurts like hell especially we were so very close. But you know that it wasn't suicide, right?

Daisy: Based on the news, yeah. Someone killed him.

Veronica: The crime scene investigators found a short video of a lady wearing a white long sleeve gown before the CCTV cameras shut down. And the weirdest thing is, that lady was wearing a lamb mask too to hide her face.

Daisy: Whoever she is, then she might be the suspect.

Veronica: That's quite obvious, especially, it's too early to celebrate a Halloween party to wear that scary lamb mask.

Veronica takes a deep breath.

Veronica: Poor Arjun, but we will make sure that we can get the justice we want for his death.

Daisy: Whatever your plans, that won't make me scared.

That's what on Daisy's mind while she's in front of Veronica.

Insert ➡ Dramatic suspense sound effect! ♬♬♬

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Meanwhile, Giovanni is at their store in Wet Market staring into space and could not help but think of the woman she had seen in the previous anniversary event, Daisy White.

Mother Remedios finds Giovanni losing his focus.

Remedios: Are you alright?

Giovanni is not responding to his Mother Remedios as he is still astonished by Daisy White's beauty.

Remedios: Hey Giovanni!

Mother Remedios waves her hand to Giovanni's eyes to get his attention.

Giovanni: I'm sorry Mother-

Remedios: Is there something wrong? Because ever since you came home from the event, you always staring into space everywhere.

Giovanni: It's nothing, Mother.

Remedios: Do you know what happened to Mr. Arjun Escordia?

Giovanni: Why? I haven't heard any news. What happened?

Remedios: He committed suicide. The news said, he ended his life by jumping off a building while the other news said, there was a foul play.

However, Giovanni's focus still on Daisy White.

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In Salvatierra Residence,

Genesis sees his mother at the terrace staring into space, then he moved towards his mother to ask if she's alright.

Gen: Hi Mom, are you alright?

Veronica: Of course my son. Why?

Gen: I was just asking. I was looking for you earlier this morning, where have you been?

Veronica: In Renaissance residence, I just had a deep conversation with Daisy regarding Arjun's death.

Gen: Condolence to his family in Spain. How is she?

Veronica: She's doing good and I saw how happier she is right now.

Gen: What do you mean?

Veronica: When I visited her earlier, I met Loward in her house, he's tall and very handsome. He's from California too. I was even surprised to see him just wearing a white t-shirt and blue boxer shorts. He's very sexy and kind. Daisy is the luckiest girl in the world to have Loward in her life.

Veronica is trying to tell her son that Daisy is now in a relationship with Loward. So, the two won't get along with each other again.

Genesis somehow felt jealous of what he had heard from his mother.

Gen: Maybe that's the reason why she's not answering all my calls.

Veronica: Are you in love with her Genesis?

Genesis couldn't answer his mom's question as he is jealous and getting hurt.

Gen: I don't know. I have to go.

Veronica: Where are you going?

Gen: Meet my friends and have drinks.

Then Genesis left while Veronica smiled as her plans to break the two's friendship might work when she saw his son's reaction of what she said.

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Before sunset,

Elisa Cruz visits her father's grave in San Ildefonso Catholic Cemetery. She visits every weekend to pay her respects. However, she sees another girl laying a bouquet of flowers on the headstone.

Elisa: Who are you?

Then Daisy turns around and shows herself to Elisa.

Daisy: I'm your father's friend.

There is sadness in Daisy's eyes and voice when she introduces herself to Elisa.

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Who really murdered Arjun Escordia? Will Daisy succeed in her plan to find Atty. Cruz's secret house? Is there a betrayal that could happen and maybe Elisa is a member of SCORPIA? And what is the confession letter?

Find out the twist of the story about Arjun's death and how the case led to Elisa Cruz. The questions will be answered to the next episodes you should not miss! ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇