REVENGE PUZZLE

Things we just have to endure.

Maya was Hart's first love. She was known to die of cancer. I was not surprised by the fact that she ended up dying. She never took care of herself well and took things for granted. She had hurt my boss on occasions. She was not even that pretty, she was arrogant, and always thought that she was always right. In other words, she was someone I did not like. Then, seeing someone I don't really like die in pain was also painful. There was a particular goal I always chased after. It was that people I hate should be alive so I prove to them that I hate them. But, she died just like that. If she was given a second chance to this world, I wish she would live a good life.

But, despite her arrogance, Hart still liked her. The first time I met her was when she came to our company. I had always heard about Lady Maya, but I didn't know her until that day. The fact that Hart liked that girl despite her flaws made me realise that he was not like other boys.

I hurried and called 911. Hart was transferred to an hospital.

"Mr Hart's guardian?" The doctor asked.

"Yes. " I replied as I followed him to his office.

"Just for you to know ma'am, he was in a big shock. And the test that was run on him showed that he had always been. I recommend you to assist him by helping him in handling some stress related works that might lead to shock. And again, his blood pressure has risen below normal." He explained.

"That's serious. What am I going to do now? I can't handle the Miami Book Company. He has to be okay, so we don't lose to them. " I whispered under my breath.

"What?" The doctor asked.

"Nothing really. Thank you doc. " I replied smiling but deep down, I was down.

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I entered the ward where Hart was. But, it looked like he had just taken his bath. He didn't notice that I was around. He was dressing up. But, I couldn't resist it.

"What? Is he always this hot?" I asked myself speechless. I decided to focus on the things I saw.

"Wet hair, smooth lips, three buttoned shirt, Mr Hart. " I didn't know when I said that. Hart looked at me and our eyes locked for five seconds. I ran out of the ward.

"What! Why am I blushing? I mean, he's so hot! Wait... Am I okay?" I said biting my lips— swallowing hard.

"Secretary Mira. " Hart called me.

"Yes. You are done. " I ran into the ward back smiling like a madwoman.

"What about your lawyer friend? Did you not inform her about the case? What did she say?" He asked. I had forgotten about the whole matter. But, I had to lie.

" Yes, she said I should call her when it is time. " I replied — lying.

"Call her today. The trial is near. Dave can't go to jail. Ouch! My head." He exclaimed. It looked like he had forgotten about Maya's death. Anyway, that was a relief. I was wondering how I was going to console him. I didn't bother to remind him. I picked my phone and called Karina.

" Karina, what's up?" I asked as I excused myself to the restroom.

" BFF! I thought you would not call. I was about to call you to ask you about your boss. I mean, why is he so hot?" She asked on the phone call.

" Leave that alone right now. I'm assigning a case to you right now. " I said.

" What? That's weird. You rarely give me cases. Tell me, what kind of case is it. Is it an assault case?" She asked.

" No. Murder. " I replied bluntly.

" What the heck? Who killed who?"

"My boss friend murdered his boss. Though I don't understand the reason. But, I want you to be the lawyer of the case. " I replied.

" I mean, what exactly concerns you about your boss friend? Is there something going on?" She asked jokingly.

"This is not a time for joke. Go to Donald Police station and ask for Dave. I don't know his surname. But make sure you do so. I'm hanging up. " I replied as I hung up the phone.

I went back to the ward.

" I just talked to her. She asked me not to worry. She will surely take care of it." I said.

" Good. Dave must not go to jail. He muttered. At this stage, I was unexpectedly scared. He kept saying that Dave must not go to jail. Dave really meant much to him.

"It's fine boss. Everything will be alright. " I said.

"Secretary Mira Mesa, you are very supportive. I love your encouraging words." He complimented me. I was speechless, like what had suddenly gotten over him.

"Thank you sir. " I replied blushing.

"Don't get married. So, you'll work all your life with me. Okay?" He asked. I could not believe him. What was he insinuating? I had no idea. I was not planning to date any guy afterall, not to talk of getting married. It's null and void!

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Karina went over to the investigation room. She was happy that she got a case from me.

"Hello sir. My name is Lawyer Karina Difford — the lawyer in charge of your case. " She said.

"Oh! Weldone ma. Hart must have sent you. " Dave replied.

"Sure, he has. Let us get into business. According to the report I heard, you killed your boss in an act of self defence, right?" She asked.

"I didn't mean to kill him. I can't believe I'm a murderer right now. He tried to hit me to glass vase. If he ended up hitting me with that vase, I would have died. I wanted to protect myself. I wanted to do all what it takes to make sure I survive. I didn't know it would lead to something like that. If you were in my shoes, what would you have done? Wouldn't you have done the same as me?" He cried out.

"Do you know the dumbest question I hate most, if you were in my shoes. I'm your lawyer, don't compare me to you. Instead, try to make me trust you. Nothing can be changed any longer. That is your fate. The only way to get out of this is to say everything to me. Then, I will get some evidences to prove your innocence. Not comparing me to you. Let's get straight to the point. Tell me everything from the beginning. To me, you are innocent. Do not prove me wrong. The prosecutor in charge of your case is my superior. We went to the same school. I wanted to be like him. But, I am now a lawyer. He is not an easy guy. Save yourself by trusting in me and allowing me to trust in you. " She said. At this juncture, she stood up and started walking round.

"The trial is on Monday. You know what that means? Everything you did that day, tell me right away. From the beginning to the end. " She ordered. No surprise, I told you before, she had always possessed an element of madness.

"My boss had always been very strict. Even as the CEO of the company, he still would come to the office and yell at us. He sexually molested almost all female employees. He impregnated some, he killed some, the police covered it up. The day of the incident was on Saturday, 17th February, 2000. I had just returned home from a birthday party. I went to shower. As soon as I came out, I received a call from him. He asked me to go to meet him. I went to the company. But, on Wednesday, 15th February. I was asked to submit a proposal on marriage. I finished the proposal and submitted it on Friday. When I met him on Saturday, he threw the proposal at me. He said everything was bullshit! I was annoyed and I spoke out. I told him that what he did was wrong. Then, he slapped me. The next thing he did was to take the glass vase and tried to hit it on my head. I pushed him and he died. It was a very slight push. I could not believe that he died due to the push. It was an act of self defence. Please, I don't want to go to jail. " He begged her.