The Dark Side of Fate

Chapter 351

The Dark Side Of Fate 22 The Flames

~Liam~

The siren’s blare rudely shattered a significant moment for me, leaving me grappling with the urge to utter curses. As we reluctantly emerged from the water and hastily dressed, I couldn’t help but feel that the interruption had robbed us of what could have been a magical kiss with Josephine. I stole a few glances at her, trying to gauge her feelings, but her face remained stoic, revealing nothing.

I longed to linger in the water with Josephine, as she fit perfectly in my arms, and everything felt right when we were together. Inhaling her scent, I couldn’t help but be captivated by her sheer beauty, knowing deep down that she was meant to be mine. The way she responded to me was simply enchanting, reinforcing the belief that we were destined to be together.

Josephine adored the surprise I had prepared for her. I had worried that she might not appreciate the simplicity of a food truck or the location I chose, but it turned out we shared more in common than I had realised.

The experience was both unique and thrilling, and I can’t help but hope that we’ll get the chance to do it again soon, perhaps even fulfilling what we started.

Being with Josephine promises to be truly wonderful, and after our time in the water, I’m finding it difficult to hold back my feelings, but I intend to give her time.

“What’s happening outside?” Josephine inquired, pulling me back to reality as we neared the gate. I decided to approach the guard for answers.

“Excuse me, sir, what’s happening out there?” I asked, and he bowed his head respectfully.

“There was an explosion involving a van on Sam Street just around the corner, which resulted in a house catching fire,” he explained. Hearing this, I instinctively rushed towards the gate.

“Liam!” Josephine called after me, and I slowed down to wait for her.

“What’s wrong?” she asked with concern.

“My grandparents’ house is on that street,” I replied, and her expression turned to shock.

“Are they in Grizlo?” she inquired, and I wasn’t sure, but I knew I had to find out.

I dialed my grandmother’s number, patiently waiting for her to answer. She finally answered and the tranquil background noise on her end brought a sense of calm to my mind.

“Grandma, are you in Grizlo?” I inquired.

“No, darling. We’re coming tomorrow. We sent the housekeeper ahead to prepare things, so it might seem like we’re home. We’ll be there tomorrow,” she responded. It was evident they were unaware of the situation unfolding.

“Please postpone your trip, grandma. Don’t come, at least not yet,” I pleaded, and she fell silent.

something I should know, Liam?” she asked,

want to jump to conclusions, but I’d

know,” she assured me, and we said

“Are they safe?” I drew her close, wrapping my arms around

reassured her, knowing she had likely

about her sudden pause, and the mischievous glint in her eyes

questioned, and she

check the place out,”

before any evidence gets erased. Besides, you have every right to be there. Your grandparents live on that street,” she reasoned,

of what had really happened and the seriousness of the situation. The last thing I wanted was to put my loved ones in

I managed to say, but she shook her head, still smiling, and began stepping away from me. Suddenly, she bolted towards the sound of sirens. I was taken aback, but I wasted no time and followed her, shocked by her boldness and

doing?” I shouted, but she just laughed in

It could be connected to Sophia and our case; every detail matters, Li,” she explained, sprinting towards the scene, and it pained me to

and I couldn’t help but feel grateful that

felt like a thrilling race, and my body welcomed the exercise after a long time without training. I embraced the physical activity and

people at a safe distance while battling the flames. They had succeeded in extinguishing the fire of

evident in her steps. Without hesitation, I squatted in front of her and suggested she

I turned my head to

playfully,

her down until we reached the front door. I rang the doorbell multiple times, hoping the housekeeper would answer, but there was no response. I decided to try the

I murmured, puzzled by the housekeeper’s negligence. Josephine chuckled, playfully glancing

guess she might have gone to see what was happening or fled when she saw the fire. You’d be surprised what people do in moments of survival,” she remarked, taking in the surroundings. She had only been here once before, and I

business, I

to find the place immaculately clean, a

were a serious-minded student,” she remarked, and I chuckled,

might say I was outrightly boring,” I confessed, glancing at her as she smiled back at

say boring, Li. You are anything but that,” she assured me, her words warming my

I said gratefully, feeling honoured by her praise. As I moved closer to her, the memory of our interrupted moment at the