Episode # 11
~INSIDE A HIGH-SECURITY COMPOUND~
The walls are cold concrete, and the air is thick with tension. The focal point is a large, imposing vault with intricate looking mechanisms.
A group of rugged men stands around it, trying various methods to open it. At the center, the boss, James, watches his men with cold eyes.
His right-hand man, James, is trying to decipher the vault's code.
James (FL's dad)
*leaning against the wall, arms crossed*
*voice low, impatient*
How's it going?
Vince/Vin (James right hand man)
*tapping on a keypad*
Nothing. I've tried every possible code, sir. Birthdays, anniversaries, his wife's name... nothing.
James (FL's dad)
*eyes narrowing, frustration creeping in*
What do you mean, nothing? This is supposed to be our prize!
Vince/Vin (James right hand man)
*looking at the vault, shaking his head*
It's like it's alive. It's rejecting everything.
James (FL's dad)
*voice rising*
Then what the hell do we need to open it? Huh?
Terry Lawson (Bianca's dad)
*pipes up from the back*
Maybe there's something special...like an eye scan, or...
James (FL's dad)
*cutting him off sharply, turning toward Terry.*
What do you want me to do, Terry? Dig his damn body up to get his eye?
Terry Lawson (Bianca's dad)
I mean...maybe... there's something like that. Some kind of trigger?
James (FL's dad)
*snorts, turning away from him*
Don't be ridiculous. You think I'll dig up some dead man's corpse for this?
Terry Lawson (Bianca's dad)
*sarcastically*
Well, maybe if you asked nicely...
James (FL's dad)
Shut up, James. You've been making jokes all night, but this is no time for that.
Terry Lawson (Bianca's dad)
*chuckling to himself*
You know, James, even your brother outsmarted you. And he's dead.
James (FL's dad)
*whips his head towards James, seething*
What did you say?
Terry Lawson (Bianca's dad)
*smiling, calm*
You heard me. Even in death, your brother is still two steps ahead of you.
James (FL's dad)
*gritting his teeth, walking toward Terry*
Don't think you can get away with that, Terry.
Terry Lawson (Bianca's dad)
*stepping forward, laughing*
Oh, this is rich. James, your brother's death is still messing with you mind, huh?
James (FL's dad)
*fuming, voice low*
Watch your mouth, Terry. Just because your daughter is dating Felix doesn't mean you can outsmart us all.
Terry Lawson (Bianca's dad)
*smiling, unfazed*
Don't forget, James...she even has his daughter now. And I'm waiting for the wedding bells.
James (FL's dad)
*glances at him with disdain*
I'm not impressed.
Terry Lawson (Bianca's dad)
*leaning in, voice softer*
Maybe, but he's perfect for my empire. I've seen him fight. He's got guts. Something you might've lost along the way.
James (FL's dad)
*eyes flashing, glaring at Terry*
Don't get too comfortable. No one is outsmarting me, especially not you or your precious Felix.
Terry Lawson (Bianca's dad)
*stepping back, watching with amusement*
Oh, look at you two...the way you talk, it's like a soap opera. The boss and his right-hand man...the old empire crumbling.
James (FL's dad)
*looking at Vince*
Open the goddamn Vault.
Vince/Vin (James right hand man)
*sighing*
Sir...we can't.
James (FL's dad)
*fuming*
If you keep testing me, Vince. You'll be the one digging your own grave.
~BACK AT THE PRIVATE HOSPITAL~
Felix stands near a swing in the yard, looking at the woman wearing a white wedding dress.
Her wheelchair is next to her, and a small bouquet of flowers rests on the seat.
She swings gently, her smile haunting, almost too wide.
？？？
*breaking the silence, her voice soft and playful*
I look good in this dress, right?
Felix De la Hoyde (ML)
*nods, gently*
Yes, ma'am.
？？？
*her smile widens as she continues swinging, her eyes distant*
I remember the day I go ready to marry the man of my life. And now...I can't wait to see her wearing it.
Felix De la Hoyde (ML)
*confused*
Who?
Felix De la Hoyde (ML)
*puzzled*
Ma'am, I promised sir I'd do anything to make you happy, protect you...but marry Adeline? I can't. I don't even love her, or know her.
？？？
*she stops swinging her smile fading into something darker.*
*she looks at Felix*
Do you love Bianca?
Felix De la Hoyde (ML)
*goes silent, unsure how to respond*
？？？
*chuckles menacingly, slowly reaches into her dress pocket, pulling out a small pair of scissors. She holds them to her throat, the smile now twisted.*
Felix, If you really want to see me alive and happy...marry Adeline.
Felix De la Hoyde (ML)
*shocked, stammers*
Okay...okay, I'll do it.
？？？
*her smile returns, satisfied*
Good. Get her the prettiest dress, she likes. You know you're like my son.
Felix De la Hoyde (ML)
*nods, still shaken*
Yes, ma'am. I know.
？？？
*her voice soft, almost content*
My husband will be proud of you.
Felix stands frozen, the weight of her words sinking in as she swings slowly, a quiet laugh escaping her lips.
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Do you think this woman is doing this because of a delusion, or is there a reason behind it that no one knows?
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