A high security prison, divided into four blocks. A guard walked into the block A, the prisoners in cell calling curses over him
"You are lucky we are inside"
"Don't ever meet me outside"
"Your hips don't lie , officer"
He stopped in front of cell number 21. A man inside was doing pushups. A massive bulk, his back covered with tattoos. A massive bear on his back, roaring through the dark cell.
"Rio, your attorney is here" said the gaurd.
The man stopped and stood up. He walked over sink and washed his hands. His massive back covering the view of half the wall. He walked over the top bed and gives the sleeping man a shake
"Boss, your attorney is here"
The voice called out under the blanket, the man listen and spoke to guard.
"Boss is asking if by any chance that attorney is a woman. One who looked like she stepped out of fashion magazine."
"Yes, that's the discription I was given"
Rio sat up, the blanket falling off his arms. The sharp features of his face a strike contrast to the environment of the cell . The black hair falling over his forehead, a messy style.
"I'll be there. Give me a minute"
Rio stepped down. He was as tall as his cellmate. But way more leaner. washed his face with cold water at sink , water dripping down his chin, he uses a clean towel to wipe his face gently.
He signals his cellmate to hand him perfume. His cellmate didn't wait for another command and hands over perfume , Rio takes it and applies over his clothing, wrists and neck. He applies a moisturizer cream over his face.
He walked out and looks over his shoulder at his cellmate "Don't be jealous, will ya, Ramon? You'll get the girl of your dreams one day or another" without waiting for response,he follows Guard out.
As Rio passed through cells. All the voices, who was cursing minutes ago got silent for a moment before a bizzare amount of threats came
"I'll kill this man, the spoiled Bastard"
"Why is he getting visitors when i haven't met my child in six months"
"Corrupt bastards"
Rio remained unhinged by all comments sorrounding him. He scoffs at the comments and follows the guard out of Block.
20 minutes ago.
Astrid taxi stopped next to a prison gate. The prison built on a higher ground then the town. After going through all checking and legal procedure, she goes to registation register. Where the guard asked her couple of questions.
The gaurd, a mid aged guy. He asked her "who are you here to visit?"
"I am here to visit, Rio Alfredo"
"What's your relationship to Rio Alfredo, again" he asked as he reads the file and Documents of Rio
"I am his girlfriend "
"Wait in the visitor room"
She was led in the visitors room. There was three gates. One leading to blocks, one leading to security area and one leading to infirmary and the visitor office was in center to all three gates.
Unlike others , who was waiting in the heat of room to visit thier family member. She was taken straight to the visiting room. The feeling of glances of others wasn't unnoticeable to her but she knew why she was getting special treatment right now.
The room she was taken in had a bed, AC and even TV to chill. She realised who's influence was behind this all.
"Wait here. We will send him in" guard said before leaving.
She glanced around, the room was pretty clean for a such sick place. The mattress was in good condition and even wifi was connected with TV. She wasn't even given a time limit to spend time here.
The door opened from he enters, he looked at her and leaned on door frame "my beautiful girlfriend!" Rio closed the door behind.
"Shut up , Francisco. What's with this Rio shit." She asked as he sat on bed beside her
"Well, it's a fake documentation and ID. I am not staying here to ruin mother's political influence and her JUSTICE persona" he turns movie on TV
"So, I didn't came here to ask for any of that Francisco. What is that you are not telling me"
"I don't think there is anything to tell, Andressa "
"Don't call me that. My name is Astrid"
"Astrid it is then"
He asked
"So what is purpose of visit 'Girlfriend' "
"What is connection of Ethan and what is your plan"
"Il mio piano è aiutare un cliente a uscire di prigione. È condannato a morte. Quindi ho falsificato dei documenti e creato un documento d'identità falso per entrare qui. Ovviamente usando le conoscenze di mia madre"He said in his Italian toungue.
("My plan is to help a client escape from prison. He's sentenced to death. So I forged some documents and created a fake ID to get in here. Obviously using my mother's connections.")
"You could have just used your mother connections and had him out"
"That would have been possible. But that would would have been boring. I didn't asked mother for having governer and warden provide me this all. But i won't refuse either as long as they allow me to do things my way"
"So all this is a game for you?" She asked, knowing answer all well herself.
"Not really. I call it game plus work" Francisco said as he watched a action movie.
"And what about Ethan?" She asked
Francisco looked over her with tilt of his Head
"Who is ethan?"
Astrid paused and slowly turned her face towards him
"Say that again"
"Who is Ethan?"
She paused and spoke again
"Didn't you choose ethan? The boy you signed recommendation letter for"
"I didn't signed any. I just handed my signed letter to Elias " Francisco said calmly
She goes silent.
"Is something wrong, Astrid?"
"Nothing is wrong. Did you ate something." Astrid changed topic
Francisco noticed her changing topic but didn't bothered forcing her"Yeah, i get's everything I ask for"
"Good. Good, so tell me about this movie" she lays beside him. Watching movie.
Meanwhile
Ethan, he was on call with his mother. Even after his tries to hide his problems, the mother's heart always finds the pain in the child's voice.
"Did you ate something?"
"Yes mama, I did "
"You sounds a bit different, Ethan. Are you fine?"
"Yes ,mom . I am totally fine"
"And that girl, lily. Is she okay, sweetie "
"She is good, she is good girl"
The soft and gentle voice of his mother, would soothe his heart. Though he was near the death, he feels more alive then he did any more in previous 24 hours.
"You are safe right?"
"Yes mom, Hundred percent safe. Just looking after her, more like a nanny"
"I am glad. A baby sitter you are now, are you. Haha"
"Alright mom, I gotta hang up. I love you"
"So early — sure sure. Love you too"
Ethan sighs and leans back on his chair. He could hear Rion talking with her friends
"Did ya watched the baseball game, Charizard? That hit was so bad. Even ethan would hit harder. Hahahahahah, what did JM say? Rookie shot Hahahahahahahahahah"
Ethan looked down window and noticed Lily running towards and jumping in arms of woman. His eyes narrowed as he tried to catch glimpse of woman.
he recognised who had came, it was Somi balleni. Mother of Francisco and Elias. The woman looked at Ethan as if sensing his gaze and both looked at each other's eyes. The woman gaze showed no gratitude, no appreaction. She returned her gaze back on lily, the affectionate grandmother returning.
Ethan walked back on his bed
"I feel like I am going to be in trouble"