"I think there was a technical error." The host felt embarra.s.sed before his guests. He felt offended too why some silly photos are being shown now when in fact it is not part of the interview.But the couple remained calm and no trace of worry could be seen on their faces.
"No need to fret. I think the picture also needed a little bit of clarification." Ingrid suddenly spoke.
Aron looks at the woman and he"s amazed how composed she is and she"s even smiling.
"Go on, Mrs. Briggs, we still have time…" the host urges her to continue.
"I was also in Veanco at that time and was buying some groceries and ingredients for the dinner I planned for my son and Cliff. When I was about to leave the mall, I saw that a photographer popped out of nowhere and randomly took photos of Clifford and Reiley who were checking on some place for future projects. The photo went viral for a fleeting moment, but we didn"t bother explaining it because it"s lame, right? Not worth of anyone"s time…" she laughed and then she paused showing an apologetic face, looking straight to the camera her eyes subtly gleams a cunning look. But her voice is gentle.
"If ever Miss Reiley is watching now, I apologize to her for being dragged into this mess. She"s a lovely lady and she"ll be scandalized if she sees this nonsense. I think the one who posted this is dim-witted with no good thing to do in life. I believe Miss Reiley don"t and never will want to be labelled as the other woman as this photo suggests who would want it, right?" Ingrid smiled sweetly.
But Clifford knows what Ingrid is trying to say. He could only smile.
"Absolutely no one would! That"s very well said. To those who"ll try to break this couple, come on! Spare them! Your efforts would be in vain. So, final words for each other before we finally wrap things up?"
"I LOVE YOU."
"I LOVE YOU."
The audience roared, cheered, whistled and all stood up the moment they heard the couple"s declaration.
"What a beautiful and cla.s.sic final words we have! That"s it for tonight folks. Have a lovely evening to y"all..."
The couple stayed for some time and talk to some and greeted some before they finally left the studio, holding hands with lovely smile painted on their lips.
On their way home they stopped in an intersection waiting for the traffic light to go green. While waiting, Clifford twisted his body so that he could pull Ingrid close to him and his wife landed on his wide, muscular chest. Then he kissed her hair.
"Love, you are so remarkable back there. Do you know that?" as she leans on him, his voice vibrated on her ears and it tickles her.
She pulls away to show him her puppy like eyes. "Really? You think so?" her hand falls to his thigh.
"Are you seducing me wife?" Ingrid giggled.
"Is it working?"
"Even if you won"t I"m always in to you…" He laughed.
But his laughter didn"t last long when he saw a bright headlight from a car that is speeding up to their side where they are sitting.
His heart stopped beating when he realized that it"s Ingrid who would be hit first. He yelled at the driver to avoid it, unfortunately, the driver did not immediately notice the fast approaching car and it"s already too late to avoid the vehicle because it seems that it"s out of control. Upon realizing that they could no longer evade the coming horror, Clifford embraced Ingrid in the attempt to protect her.
"IINNNGGRRRIIIIDDDD!!!" he screamed, but it"s too late, the car already hit them.
Ingrid screams at the top of her lungs.
And a loud explosion is heard in the middle of the street. The impact was so great that the nearby cars suddenly alarmed.
Then everything went dark.
♥…♥…♥
Clark"s grandparents are preparing to sleep when they heard a loud cry coming from Clark"s bedroom. So they go to his room without delay to check what happened.
Upon entering his room, Clark is sitting in the middle of his bed wiping his tears.
"Daddy! Mommy! Please don"t leave me. Daddy! Mommy! Please don"t leave me." the child keeps on saying those words.
They switch on the lights and then run to his side.
"Clark, hush now. Your dad and mom will be here any minute. Don"t cry my boy, please?" Helen rubs the child"s back gently to soothe his concern.
"But grandma, I dreamed that dad and mom will leave me and they won"t return." The child weeps again.
They heard knocks on the door. "Master Clint, sorry to interrupt you but there"s an emergency…" the butler is already in his pyjamas and there"s much urgency in his voice.
"Go on, spill it out…" the old man snapped.
"I can"t…" his voice trailed off upon seeing the child crying.
The Briggs looked at each other and started to feel some bad forewarning. Clint swiftly stood up and went outside the child"s room.
"What is it?" his eyes showed fear. He sensed hesitation on the man"s face and he"s sweating profusely on his forehead.
"Be quick, Butler Leo!"Clint demanded.
"Sir, I hate to tell you this, but the young master and young madam along with the driver met a vehicular accident on their way back here. They are in the hospital now and are in critical condition…"