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10 Things l Hate About You

Chapter 7_Deception

By RICHARDS DIVINE💜🌸Published 6 months ago • 3 min read
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Love is not always what it seems

The rain continued to pour the next morning,Elizabeth reluctantly awoke from her restless slumber,She needed to speak with Ruth_But Ruth's number was unreachable,She felt that Something wasn't right. She dialed Eric's number in a desperate attempt to gather any information about Ruth's whereabouts. With concern etched into every word, she told him to check on her best friend

Eric wasted no time and headed straight for Ruth's house,Ruth's mother standing there with worry etched across her face. Eric inquired about Ruth's whereabouts, only to be met with the response that she had gone out earlier to purchase some fruits from the local supermarket.

But Deep down Eric knew this explanation didn't quite add up. The local market would be filled with people selling fruits; it would be nearly impossible for him to find Ruth there even if he tried.

He decided it was time to call Ruth once more, but his efforts were in vain as her number remained unreachable.

As Eric made his way He was bothered,Little did he know that while his back was turned, Dennis had been observing every interaction between him and Ruth's mother from a distance.

Curiosity getting the better of him, Dennis approached Ruth's mother and asked about the young man who had just left their home moments ago_she dismissed Dennis' concerns by claiming that he was nothing more than an old childhood friend of Ruth's.

However, as Dennis remembered the conversation he had overheard earlier, doubt began to creep into his mind. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this story than met the eye, he went upstairs and took Ruth's bag in hand.

Dennis gently shook Ruth awake. Her hands were still tied, rendering her phone inaccessible_He cleverly used Ruth's hands to unlock her phone and dialed Elizabeth's number on loudspeaker.

As Elizabeth's voice filled the room, a web of deceit began to take shape. Ruth was instructed by Dennis to act as if everything was normal, pretending that she had simply been preoccupied with caring for her mother upon arriving home last night.

Elizabeth asked Ruth with countless questions in an attempt to know why didn’t pick her calls, But true to their plan, Ruth maintained her charade flawlessly. She assured Elizabeth that all was well and promised to call back once she had finished attending to her mom and chores.

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Meanwhile,Elizabeth called Eric Knowing something wasn't right

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Later at evening Eric silently made his way towards Ruth's house once more. His sneaked cautiously peered through each window in search of any sign of her presence.

Luck seemed to be on his side as he stumbled upon an old door at the back yard leading directly into the living room_He steped slowly in each stairs,Eric saw a open door;He went in as saw Ruth tied up_He mounted mounted a tiny camera directly facing the bed—a covert connection between him and Elizabeth.

Just as he was about to untied Legs,_He saw Ruth was looked directly as someone in fear_He turn around only to find himself staring into Ruth's mother's eyes. Before he could react, a swift blow from a rod knocked him unconscious.

As Eric lay unconscious on the floor, Dennis emerged from the shower and stumbled upon this unexpected turn of events_ Dennis quickly tied up Eric before he regained consciousness.

The twisted web of deception continued _ Only time will tell in this chronicle of love, betrayal, and unforeseen consequences.

Love is not what it seems...

Brace yourself for the turbulent twists and turns that lie ahead in "10 Things I Hate About You."

Learn to choose wisely...

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