Sunny got a call from Ariana, telling her that she's back from her honeymoon.
Sunny finished in the flower shop and heads home to make dinner for Sofia when she gets back from Abuela's house. She hits a grocery store.
Sunny noticed someone following her from behind. She took a cab that drove her straight home.
A man came down from a motorcycle and followed her inside. She hurried to the elevator and pressed the button but he used his foot to block the door.
He stepped inside the elevator and pressed the same floor as Sunny.
The elevator door opens, Sunny rushed outside and ran to the door. She opens it and shut it from behind but the man opens the door with force.
{In The Castello Estate}
"Sofia go upstairs and pack your things. Mama bear's making dinner" Melissa said. "Can we stop by Mcdonald's?" Sofia asked.
"No... We need to appreciate mama bear's cooking no matter how weird they look" Melissa said.
"Awn... I don't wanna" Sofia said. "Don't make me feed it to you by force" Melissa said.
Ian enters the room. "Melissa, Abuela sent for you" He said. "Alright I'll be right there" Melissa said to Ian.
She turns to Sofia with a serious expression on her face. "You better be ready before I get back, mister"
Melissa was led to a backyard where Abuela was seated with Antonio and Chloe.
"You sent for me Abuela" Melissa said. "Yes... I need your opinion on something" Abuela said.
Melissa looks at everyone present. "Why?" She asked. "Because you have a strategic mind" Abuela said.
Melissa let's out a shaky breath. "I'm flattered Abuela but I'm not the best woman for this job" Melissa said.
"Don't suddenly feel too important. It's an honor for Abuela to ask for your help" Chloe said.
"Papa bear!!! There's something wrong with your phone" Sofia said.
Melissa looks at the phone. It glowed red and there was a giant bell moving violently.
She looks at the phone in horror. {Sunny needs my help}
Melissa ran in desperation to save Sunny. "Melissa!!!" Abuela calls out but she didn't look back.
She bumps into Ian. "Don't bring Sofia home till tomorrow morning" She said as she ran outside.
Melissa found a driver stepping out of a vehicle. "Give me the keys... I'll bring it back tomorrow"
The driver threw the key in the air and Melissa caught it. She entered the car and drove like a lunatic.
She stopped infront of the building and ran inside. She entered the elevator with hopes that everything is fine.
Melissa kicked the door open to find Sunny laying unconscious on the floor and a man in the kitchen. She slowly walked up to him and grabbed him by the neck from behind.
The man struggled to break free but he couldn't. He elbows Melissa on the face causing her to let go of him.
He tried to run but Melissa held him back and hits him with a pan.
Ariana entered the room in panic just to find Sunny on the floor. She immediately called nine-one-one.
Melissa on the other hand was thrown on a glass table causing it to break. Still she refused to let go of the man.
She punched him countless times, she kicked out the knife from his hands.
"Who sent you?" She asked. "He wants her back dead or alive.... She has a huge bounty on her head" He said.
He punched her on the stomach. Melissa groans in pain as the man pushed Ariana aside.
Melissa picked up the knife and stabbed him on the neck.
She dragged him away from Ariana and Sunny. He struggled as he held his neck.
Ariana stood with a fire extinguisher in her hands. "Melissa duck!!!" She said.
Melissa obeyed as Ariana hit him with the fire extinguisher on the head. He stumbled backwards, he grabbed Melissa's hand as he fell off a window.
Ariana rushed to pull Melissa's waist. "Let go of me you fucking bastard" Melissa said. "If I die you're dying with me" He said.
Melissa pulls out a pepper spray from her back pocket and sprays it in his eyes. The man lets go as he fall to his death.
"Get Sunny... We're going to the hospital" Melissa said. "But the ambulance would be here soon" Ariana said.
"Fuck the ambulance.... I'm not going to sit back and do nothing while she's in this state" Melissa said.
Melissa carries Sunny on her back to the car downstairs. Ariana follows from behind, she sat beside Sunny while Melissa drove to the hospital.
Sunny was admitted to the hospital. "Doctor is she alright?" Ariana asked.
"Yes. She was injected with a sleeping pill. I'm afraid it was an overdose but let's hope nothing goes wrong" The doctor said.
Melissa collapsed on the chair. She let's out a sigh of relief.
"I.... I was so scared when I got the emergency call..... If you hadn't gotten there on time, she would have been....." Ariana paused.
Melissa hugged her. "I won't let that happen, I promise. The good thing is that she's fine" Melissa said.
"When he held you by the window, I had a feeling of deja vu.... I remembered the very first time you jumped off a window and I happened to be walking by" Ariana said.
Melissa folds her hands into a fist.
Ariana turns to look at the door, she knew that topic made Melissa uncomfortable. She had to change the subject.
"I thought we were safe as long as we were under Abuela's protection... This doesn't seem safe to me" Ariana said.
"There's no one else to save us but us. We need to be on high alert... Now that she has a huge bounty on her head" Melissa said.
"Cheng Xing isn't willing to back down. What do we do now? He knows where we live? Where else do we go?" Ariana asked.
Melissa rubs the back of her neck. "Let's focus on Sunny's recovery first. We'll figure that one out later" Melissa said.
(Back In The Estate)
Antonio was too busy scrolling on his phone to notice Chloe unhappy. "What are you doing mijo?" Abuela asked.
"Searching for Melissa. She left without a word and I have a bad feeling about it" Antonio said.
"Why would you track your assistant? She has her personal life to live" Chloe said.
Sebastian enters the room. "Boss, you have to see this" He said.
Antonio didn't respond, he was too busy on his phone. Sebastian turns on the television.
"Behind me is where the incident happened. A man was seen pushed out of the sixth floor of the building. Eye witnesses said they saw him cling unto a girl for support but he slipped and fell to his death"
"The police are still investigating the matter. The tenants of the building fled the scene with a red bmw 328i. We have the video of the incident and we'll show you before the break" The reporter said.
The video of a man hanging by the window came on. He was holding someone's hand.
"Isn't that Melissa?" Abuela asked. Antonio finally looks at the television. Melissa sprays something in his eyes and he fell to the ground.
The video also shows them carrying Sunny into the car and drove off. "So she left because Sunny called her?" Abuela asked.
"Where could she be?" Chloe asked. "I've found her.... Sebastian go get my car ready" Antonio said as he stood up.
"I'm coming with you" Chloe said. "Sit the fuck down" Antonio said with gritted teeth. Chloe yelps in fear.
Antonio enters the car and drove to the hospital.
Melissa on the other hand left Ariana and went to the bathroom. She splashed water on her face.
"I killed again.... After everything... After promising myself I won't do it again. I looked into his eyes and I saw the fear, I masked with courage. I could have let him live but he might have killed us in a heartbeat" Melissa grips the sink for support.
"In a world where kill or be killed is part of an everyday life.... What was I supposed to do? I've had enough blood on my hands already. I'm tired of killing just to keep us safe."
"I wish there was another way out of this.... I wish I never pulled that trigger" Melissa whispered.
She stepped out of the bathroom. She bumps into Antonio on her way upstairs.
"Mr Antonio? What are you doing here?" Melissa asked.
"You left the house without a single word. I saw what happened on the news so I had to trace you immediately" Antonio said.
"I'm sorry... I had to leave without an explanation" Melissa said. "Are you hurt? Did he hurt you?" Antonio asked.
"I'm fine" Melissa replied. Antonio held her shoulder as he tried to look at her face. Melissa unintentionally winced in pain.
Antonio lets go to find his hand covered in blood. "You're bleeding" Antonio said. "I'm sorry, I didn't know" Melissa said.
"There's no need to apologize. Let's get that treated" Antonio said. "I'm fine.. really... I just have to go..."
"You don't have a fucking say in this matter. Now march your behind upstairs now" Antonio said.
Melissa went upstairs and got her wound treated.
"I bought a house for you guys. Now there's no need of you returning to that dump" Antonio said.
"That wasn't necessary" Melissa said. "Nonsense. We weren't able to protect you from this disaster but we've taken care of the press and the police. Rest assured you won't be charged" Antonio said.
"Getting me a huge house is more than I expected" Melissa said. "What time would she be discharged?"
"Tomorrow" Melissa answered. "Who sent him?"
Melissa leans on the wall. "Turns out she has a bounty on her head so every criminal is looking for her" Melissa said.
Antonio nods taking in every information. "I'll handle that... In the meantime focus on your friends" Antonio said. "Is Sofia alright?"
"Yes.... Abuela took her to the amusement park, no need to worry" Antonio said. Melissa smiles at the thought.
"I'll ask Sebastian to take you to your new home once she's discharged" Antonio said. "Okay... Thank you for your help" Melissa said. "You're welcome"