BEYOND THE FACADE

sto

g a peck on Harold's soft chin, Avery recounted the fun she had at her birthday par

w income. He broke the bank to ensure the relationship was well celebrated. It has alw

happen, boom! Harold came through with the big

serve th

he iceberg," Harold bragged as he locked lips wi

place? People might see us. Gosh!. We should focus on getting a cab home

e you're single and go into a stupor.." Avery teased Ph

nk about is romance. This is so ridiculous. You do realize how risky this is? We might get robbed or attacked by thugs. Doesn't that bother you? Well, if y

t hurt while I'm here. Trust me, I'll

being scared. Fortunately for them, a

Phoebe waved, signaling the cab

a cranky voice. Still intoxicated by the strong liquor he struggled to get in th

n't like the aura hovering around this place," Joanna ordered the cab man, slipping a $30

just ha

s not what I

rolled

o resolve the issue. Joanna was pissed off and scared at the same time. She turned to her right and shook

reaking the hell out of Joanna as she alighted from the cab and edged closer to t

o long? I hate the way I'm feeling right now. Ca

y, trying to get Joanna to pardon his silly act, but she ignored him, constantly checking on Harold and Avery who were still roo

rt. Call the cops or something. I'm so scared. I don't wanna die," Joanna s

usin and

get hurt. We need to go help them." pointing at the cab

ey'd be just fine. We need to protect o

ny way. You don't expect me to fold my arms while they get hurt, right? Never. I'm going right there to alert

up you

Avery yawned, polluting the

ou gotta

going robbery. Can't you hear the gunshots?" Joan

Let me go. I need to s

ested and remained glued to the chair. Suddenly, another gunshot was fired in the air. Wit

he road," gasping for breath, Harold. freaked out like a kid

cab had a breakdown the cab driver couldn't detect." Joanna responded, glancing sideways, ensuring her safet

. Just then many cars, suspected to be a convoy, drove past them and made a reverse, stopping in front of them. Winding up the windshield, a big tall light skinned extremely h

ed at the back, next to the stranger, abandoning their luggage inside the booth. "You heard him. It's l

ge along and drove off with the stranger, leaving the cab driver behind. He wou