[Flashback Start]
Day 1
WHILE FATIMA IS STILL in the hospital, Grian and Christopher were arranging things. The company ownership documents were handed to Grian as he contemplated whether or not to take the offer. Christopher sat across from him, watching as he held a pen and placed his signature on the paper. “Done,” Grian said as he caught his breath.
Christopher sighed and took the paperwork he signed. He typed things on his computer before the printer started to produce more documents. They waited in silence as the paper printed. “What’s that?” Grian asked as he looked at the papers.
“Details from Fatima’s past, when she wasn’t born yet. Her biological mother and her father’s details,” he explained and Grian’s eyebrows raised.
“Wait- so you found her real mother?” Christopher nodded and grabbed the newly printed paperwork and handed it to Grian. He grabbed it immediately and started reading what’s written. His eyes widened in shock after he realized who it was.
Day 2
STANDING IN THE DISTANCE was Hannah begging Christopher not to do this. She didn’t want him to spend the rest of his life in prison. He told her the truth about what happened. She begged and begged but his mind was already set on it. No matter how many times anyone tries to stop him, he won’t be stopped. The guilt is consuming him too much.
“Go home, Hannah,” he said and she breathed heavily.
“Chris...” she whispered.
‘“Go,” he said.
“I loved you, Christopher,” she said with tears falling down her face and he looked at her. “I know it m-may not seem like it and I’m just after the company, but I did! I loved you...” she said as her tears fell harder.
“I just want to know.. o-one thing. Have I ever had the chance? Was there an instance you would’ve felt the same way?” she asked with tears in her eyes and he sighed. He stared at her, not sure what to do. Instead, he stepped forward and hugged her before kissing her forehead.
“It’s too late to think about that now,” he whispered before letting her go. She cried harder as he walked away from his ex-fiancé.
Day 3 and Day 4
HE VISITED FATIMA WHILE he still could. He’s doing what he can while he still has his freedom. He hasn’t come to the police to confess yet but he’ll be doing it today. “I’ll miss you, sweetheart. I wish things didn’t turn out this way.. because if they didn’t we could’ve been with each other. If only I could turn back time and be with you, I would’ve,” he whispered and wiped the tears that fell from his eyes.
After that, he left the hospital and went to the police station and told them what he had done. Instead of arresting him right away, they gave him some advice. “The past is buried, you can just hide it. We don’t need to arrest you, evidence has been eliminated and that case is closed already. If you want, we’ll let you go and act like this conversation never happened,” the officer suggested but he instead handed the man a USB drive with evidence.
Day 5 - Day 6
THE CASE WAS REOPENED because of the newly found evidence. He went into trial and pleaded guilty to what happened. His mother tried her best to stop him but he was persistent. Hold and behold, he dragged her to the case as well. Telling the jury that his mother was the person behind this, she was also put on trial.
With video evidence and his confession, everyone involved was imprisoned. Soon enough, this news reached the headlines. The talk of the town and the topic is like a fire that’s never going out. He was sentenced to prison and so did his mother and a lot more people involved.
Day 7
WITH THE COMPANY IN SHAMBLES, people wonder who will take the company. They have no idea who will own it now since Mr. Denver and his mother are both imprisoned. With the curiosity of the public, they tried looking into it and we're making assumptions on who should own it.
FATIMA WOKE UP AFTER a week in the hospital. The news about Christopher was broadcast all over the news and even on social media. The moment she opened the television, she found out about it.
[Flashback End]
FATIMA STOOD THERE WHILE covering her mouth with her hand. “Oh my god,” she whispered under her breath. She looked around the room before running to the kitchen and approaching Grian. “Is it true? Did he turn himself in?” she asked with a shocked expression. He stopped what he’s doing and looked at her before sighing.
“Yes...” he uttered slowly and she breathed heavily before sitting down on a chair.
“I-I..” She didn’t know what to say. (The accident was caused by him, the truth was hidden from me, and I was deceived. But I still feel... bad about it,) she thought to herself.
Grian stood beside her and hugged her. She's still in shock from it. "He's.. yeah. He wanted to take responsibility for his actions and so he did," he explained and she almost broke down crying but held it in. She looked at Philippe who's just staring at her and she extended her arms. He stepped forward and he hugged her.
"I.. I also couldn't believe it.." Phil said, almost like whispering.
"Did you already know?" He nodded in response and she worriedly looked at him before hugging him again.
WHEN THE NIGHT CAME, both Philippe and Tim were already fast asleep in their separate beds while Fatima and Grian went to the rooftop again to get some fresh hair. Both stood beside the railing while looking down at the cars passing by and admiring the beauty of the city.
Fatima became thankful to be free. She couldn't imagine what it would've been like if she wasn't able to escape where she was held captive, she wouldn't be able to admire the surroundings she's in. With Christopher stepping forward and accepting getting imprisoned, she can't imagine being in his position either.
Being in prison for God knows how long is going to make her crazy if it happened to her. She wonders how Christopher is holding up after this.
Remembering the time she got held captive reminded her of something and she turned to Grian. "What happened to Hannah?" she asked, a bit concerned and he smiled.
"She's doing great, don't worry. People are interviewing her because of the incident and some companies are offering her deals and such. She's enjoying the attention," he said and laughed lightly before shaking his head and she smiled as well.
Even if she thought Hannah hated her, she still helped her escape. Hannah got kidnapped because of her but she was never blamed for it. She's thankful that Hannah was there when they were stuck in that stupid house.
"And uhm.. my mother- I meant the woman..?" She doesn't know whether or not to call that woman her mother anymore. She despises her and is disgusted she even considered that woman her mother. She wishes she can just go back in time and stand up for herself.
Grian stood closer to her and she looked up at him. "It's cold," he simply said and she raised an eyebrow before scoffing.
"Isn't that supposed to be a girl's line and the girl will ask for your jacket?" she asked teasingly and he chuckled before looking at her with a smirk.
"Do you want my jacket?" he asked.
"No," she immediately answered and he scratched his head, making her laugh. The two stood and decided to sit down since they've been standing up for a while.
"Do you.. want to uhm.." Grian struggled to say his words.
"If it's something cheesy then no," she answered with a sly smile and he chuckled before shaking his head.
"No, I mean if you want to know more about your biological mother?" he asked and her eyes widened. She didn't expect him to ask that out of all the things he could've asked. She blinked a couple of times and her mouth agape. "You know her?" she asked and he nodded.
"Christopher dug deep to find out about it," he explained and her lips continued to be parted in anticipation and shock.
[Flashback Start]
Grian drove to the cemetery where her biological mother is buried and is a bit nervous about it. He's going to the grave of Fatima's mother, the girl he likes. Should he introduce himself and tell his feelings for her daughter or what?
As he arrived, he looked for her grave and found it. He walked past the flowers before he saw the gravestone with her name and birth and day of death. He bent down and placed the flower beside her. "H-hello.." he stuttered to talk as if she's stood in front of him.
"I just wanted to visit you and.. maybe next time, I can bring your daughter with me.. It would've been lovely to have talked to you in person.." he said while scratching his head.
"I'd like to introduce myself.. I'm Grian Melarnd, I'm your daughter's friend. I.. uh- like her, I have no idea what her feelings are for me but I would love to be with her if she feels the same way. We've been friends for a while, since college, and met again after six years.. and I'll be damned. I like her even more now," he confessed and slightly chuckled.
"Well that was cheesy," someone said from behind and he turned around in shock and almost stumbled back. He held his heart as his eyebrows furrowed. "Aish, you surprised me," he said to the woman and the woman chuckled.
"I'll bring Fatima here when she wakes up," he said.
"Introduce me to her as well then," the woman said with a smile.
[Flashback End]