Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Chapter: 44

“Book a ticket to New York for me.” There were a few things he had to do anyway. One, he wanted to pay his grandfather a visit. And two, he preferred to talk with his wife about their divorce in person. ‘It was better not to delay either of those matters, ‘ he thought to himself.

“Yes, Carlos.”

Initially, Debbie had planned to have some fun in New York before flying back home. But later on, she had received a message from Gail out of the blue. It was regarding Lucinda; she had gotten into an accident.

As soon as she read it, she called Sebastian to check on her aunt’s situation. Her uncle did not sound too distressed.

“It’s not that bad,” he said in a comforting voice. But despite Sebastian’s reassurance, she was still worried. After the phone call, she quickly packed her things and went to the airport.

The moment she got on the homeward bound plane, Carlos’ plane just landed in New York. But due to a curious twist of fate, they missed their chances of having their first meeting as a married couple, ironically to discuss their divorce.

time to rest. A meeting with an important client had been scheduled

fell. A Bentley sped

a traffic jam that extended all the way to the intersection. The car wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Carlos rolled down the car window and

on the cigarette to elevate

a bunch of people fighting in a lane. Seven men had cornered a woman against a wall.

who the woman was, Carlos coughed out a mouthful of smoke which

men

him. He fidgeted in his spot and his eyes wandered around

he exclaimed, “Carlos!

certain that it was indeed Debbie, he could not believe his eyes. The woman was fighting alone against one, two, three… seven

out the cigarette, Carlos exhaled the last mouthful of smoke, and demanded, “Shut up!” No one needed to tell him who the Lady was. Even from

out of the car when he heard his boss‘ cold

of this car,” Carlos began, “don’t bother getting