Unspoken Desires

128.) Gossip

Cherylene with a determined look on her face, stands at the center of the room, surrounded by her family members. They all wear expressions of sorrow and determination.

"I demand justice! Sanches has taken everything from us. He murdered Martha, our beloved cousin, and he must pay for his heinous crime."

Cherylene's voice quivers with a mix of pain and rage. Her eyes well up with tears, but her resolve remains unwavering.

"I want him to rot in jail for the rest of his miserable life. No mercy. No leniency. Martha deserves justice, and we will fight for it!"

Everyone nod in agreement, their faces etched with anguish and determination.

Martha's family members, one by one, express their support and determination to seek justice for Martha's murder. They join Cherylene, forming a united front against the man who tore their lives apart.

Cherylene's voice trembled with conviction, "We will not let him get away with this. We will cooperate with the authorities, provide any evidence we have, and ensure that Sanches is held accountable."

Cherylene's voice rises with determination, her grief transforming into a fierce determination for justice.

"Martha's memory will not be forgotten. We owe it to her to fight for justice, and that's exactly what we're going to do. Sanches will pay for his crimes."

Meanwhile, Carlos, Miguel, Andre, and Mitch, Lyka's closest friends, sit together in a living room. The air is thick with worry and concern, their faces etched with deep lines of anxiety.

Carlos' voice trembled, "I can't believe what Lyka is going through. The whole world knows about her father's crimes now, and the fact that he murdered Cheska's mother... It's just too much."

Miguel paces back and forth, his hands running through his hair in frustration.

"Lyka is like a sister to me. She doesn't deserve any of this. How is she even coping with all the scrutiny and judgment?"

Andre leans forward, "We have to be there for her, guys. We can't let her face this alone. She needs our support now more than ever."

Mitch nods in agreement, his eyes filled with empathy.

"We've always been like a family, and family sticks together through thick and thin. We need to remind Lyka that she's not alone in this."

Carlos takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination.

"Let's reach out to her, make sure she knows that we're here for her no matter what. We'll be her support system, her shield against the storm."

Miguel stops pacing and looks at his friends, a determined look in his eyes.

"And we won't let her blame herself for her father's actions. It's not her fault, and we'll make sure she understands that."

Andre reaches out, placing a hand on Carlos' shoulder.

"We'll be the strength she needs right now. Together, we'll help her navigate this dark time and find a way to heal."

The friends exchange determined glances, their worry turning into a shared resolve to be there for Lyka.

Miguel slowly nods, "Lyka is strong, but even the strongest of us need support. Let's remind her that she is loved and cherished, no matter what."

And during school days...

The hallways of Castlemonte School filled with a mix of excitement and gossip.