Surge Of Determination

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Just as Henry and Stella succeed in smarting Rita at her mansion to escape after their face to face encounter with her , Henry drove Stella back to the safety of his house . As they both settled in a call came in from the hospital , signs of worry was written on their face, their mind were now spinning with a ton of questions as to why Rita could go to such length to plan such a deadly attack on the cafe out of envy for their love that unfortunately, led to the death of her lover Mark. The image of Rita's unnerving smile flashed before their eyes, making their blood run cold in their veins. Now at the hospital the atmosphere was still as tense and solemn as they left it. The medical staff including the doctors and nurses on duty had a sorrowful look on their face as they hurried to attend to other patients. With Mark's body now covered in white sheet , Stella gasped and clutched Henry's left arm with her eyes now filled with tears. '' I know he might not have been perfect as a result of some of his shady business dealings, but i still can't believe he is gone,'' Stella whispered with her trembling voice now filled with emotions . Henry then wrapped his arms around her to give her some comfort as Henry's mind was now racing with the though of Rita's and her obsessed twisted games. As they approached the doctor on duty the sorrowful expression could be seen on the his face . He explained that apart from the fact that Mark died as a result of excessive bleeding due to the beating and gun shot he received from his attackers, he also suffered from a sudden and serious allergic reaction to a drug been administered during his surgery . Henry's eyes now narrowed as he tried to come to terms with what the doctor just told him.'' Is it possible , could Rita be responsible for this fatal incident ? '' As the unfortunate information was sinking , a nurse approached Henry and Stella with a note in her right hand. '' This was left for you , '' as she handed it over to Henry. Now unfolding the paper in his hands with a great sense of unease. The message was short and sent shivers down his spine : '' This is just the beginning Henry, you and your new found love haven't seen the last of me yet. I got something special in stock for both of you.'' Stella's facial expression showed fear, covering her mouth with her hands. '' It's Rita,'' as she whispered , her eyes wide with dread. Henry felt a surge of anger and determination wash over him. It was now a must for them to unearth the real reason for Rita's actions and put an end to her ruthless reign of terror before time runs out and becomes too late. As Stella and Henry left the Hospital they made their way back to where the nightmare of the encounter with the masked gunmen started. The cafe was now empty, the lights dimmed, but the unforgettable event of that night hung heavy in the air. Immediately, they started to search for evidence with determination to uncover the truth behind the whole mirage. Just as they combed through the cafe, Henry's eyes was drawn to the glint of light coming from a corner. He then approached cautiously with his heart pounding in his chest. What he found made his blood run cold: a well hidden camera, pointed directly at the table where they had sat that night. '' Rita had been watching us the whole time ,'' Stella said, her eyes wide with realization. '' No doubt she knew about everything that happened that night.'' Henry's fists now clenched with anger written on his face, his jaw set in determination. The true intentions of Rita was now becoming more clear with every second, and they had to put a stop to her before someone was harmed again. Suddenly there was a sound in the shadows that made them turn around in surprise. It was Rita standing in the shadows with a sinister smile playing on her lips. '' hmmhh....well, well ,well just look at what the cat dragged in ,'' her eyes now gleaming with malice. '' The games you have been playing with us ends here, Rita,'' Henry's voice now laced with anger.'' With Rita's smile now widened, her gaze was cold and calculating. '' Oh, you have no idea Henry what am capable of doing,'' Rita taunted, disappearing into the darkness once again. Stella and Henry exchanged a look of determination with the reality now that finding Rita was a must in other to put an end to her obsession of twisted schemes once and for all. With the chase now on and the truth behind the masked gunmen from the cafe about to be revealed in a confrontation that would change their lives forever.
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