Gently, they walked towards the door, but just before they could open it, the door was swung open and officers rushed in, guns ready to

take out anyone they considered as a threat. But all that changed when they only saw three wounded people.

"Mr. Bryce? Mr. Lee? The older looking Officer glanced between the two influential figures, stunned to see them here.

"Took you long enough." Gabriel muttered. "Stuart Campbell is over there, take care of him and don't make us do your jobs any further. He instructed. Both officers glanced between themselves before adhering to his instruction.

"Ambulance was brought to the scene just in case," The younger looking office of the two informed. "You can get treated outside." He said and stuck his head outside, whistling for a medical helping hand,

In seconds, a team of medical personnel were in the building, rushing towards Leonica and Gabriel to help carry Owen out. Leonica watched them, relief slowly sipping into her body and as she took her first step out of the house, a single rain drop fell down on her face and many more followed after.

But unlike the other people trying to take shelter, Leonica remained in her spot and raised her head up to the clouds, allowing the beads of rain drop to wet her hair and soon her cloth, with a smile on her lips.

The fear and Dread she had once been feeling before slowly began to dissipate, washed away with the droplets of rain that rained down on her.

Rain of Liberation, she pegged it, chuclding freely at her own thought, because that eerie feeling that had overthrown the happiness she was feeling had finally disappeared

Final Settlement.

The days following the incident with Stuart had turned out more stressful than Leonica could have ever imagined. For one, she had to pay several visit to the prescient, laying complaints, answering questions and undergoing investigations. After that, she had totally her matter with her parents and boy was that not easy.

Despite how much Leonica had tried to reassure her parents, Cassandra to be precise, that she was alright, she wasn't hurt or anything, the older woman still fussed over her. In a way, Leonica understood, seeing as something similar had happened, claiming member of their family. So she decided not to put up much fight, and instead just allow her mother to worry over her.

The other people she had to tally her matter with were Leonardo and Anastasia. Between her parents and them, Leonica wasn't sure which of them had worried more about her.

When Leonardo found out about the entire thing, he was enraged, and although the anger wasn't directed at her, she had still feared it was. And even after he had calmed down, the look in his eyes as he stared at her, still filled her with fear. But at the same time, she could see how much he cared and she genuinely appreciated that.

And then there was the last person whom she had worried about rather than them worrying about her. Owen. Despite all the reassurances he had given her, and all the times he had called her and told her he was alright and that there was no need to worry about him, she still found herself worried.

Because she had seen the way his skin paled. Seen the way his eyelids fluttered as the paramedics rushed him into the ambulance. Seen the way blood pooled beneath his hand staining the white of his hoodie

And every time she thought about the fact that all that had been because of her, worry filled her up, and all she could think about was how he must have suffered.

Which was why, on the third day since the incident, Leonica found herself knocking on his door, fruit basket held tightly within her grasp.

"Come in "A familiar voice responded and Leonica stepped into the room

body cloaked in the usual hospital gown. When he turned around to look at her, Leonica could see that his condition was getting better. A smile formed on her lip and she stepped into the room, gently closing the door behind

except his smile was more genuine, happy to see her, rather than the tight one she had offered

gently placing the fruit basket down. "I don't know, busy? I've been down at the prescient like five times in two days? And those damned cops, gosh; they won't stop knocking at my door." She groaned

need you statement, Leo." He

And

vendetta against me." Owen chuckled once more at her words, or at least he tried to, but groaned at he sting of

with worry as she watched him hold

nothing to worry about." Despite

her hand down her face. "This

beckoning her closer. When she refused to come to where he was and

muttering and ruminating about the way the situation had turned out, his injury to be precise, he moved forward, taking careful steps towards her until he was close enough to touch her. "Hey," He called in a gentler manner, the

the eyes, he gently took hold of both sides of her shoulder, smiling down at her in a warm manner. "Hey, I'll have you low, that you're a great damsel in distress, and your prince charming is doing fine."

frown deepened.

1." He replied with

you were hurt because of me." "She pointed

the cops handle the situation their way, but I choose not to and this is the price I had to pay." Owen corrected, moving

words of objection Leonica wanted to say. But even

pulling her closer. All of Leonica's worry seemed to disappear in a heartbeat. "You can make it up to me in another

she asked, the corners of her lips slowly pulling

head, once again pulling her closer. "Our first date was blissful, so there's bound to be a second one, yeah?" He explained,

down to a smile. She reached up, hesitant at first, but finally gave into her feelings, and cupped Owen's cheek. The male leaned into her touch, closing his eyes and allowing himself get lost in the feeling of her skin against his Only did he open his eyes when she began speaking again.

fished it out, expression flattering a bit when she saw it was from Gabriel, Owen also saw it, but decided to

""What? Who is it?"

tell or not, however, opting for the former rather than the latter. "Gabriel. He wants to

"He

the news had rubbed off him in a bad way, then he did a great job at hiding that. "Oh, well you should go." He told her

her words and watched her turn around to walk away. She had only gotten as far as a few steps when she stopped and turned around, matching

was doing, she had gotten on her tippy toe and gently pecked his lips. Her cheeks were

the second date when you're discharged." She told him and quickly turned around to leave, but Owen caught her wrist

their breath, he placed

window. He had been so engrossed in the children's park beside the café that he didn't realize she had stepped in.

how confident you are that I'd always show up." Leonica told him, watching

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