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The Haunted Hostage (Part 5 of 6)
Detective Alec Green's Mystery Stories*


After a couple of weeks went by and set up the final decorations for the wedding. Everything was perfect before the day of the wedding. The day had finally arrived, the fifth of July and everyone had to be there before the guest arrived.

''Felix, is Astra and Finley ready!'' Adira said while hurrying downstairs and walking towards the living room.

''Yes honey, they are dressed and ready. They are just playing in the living room. I'm in the kitchen with mom!'' Felix replied.

As soon as Adira entered the living room she saw Astra and Finley well dressed for the wedding. Adira smiled while she watched Astra play peek-a-boo with her brother. Finley was laughing away on the couch while sucking his fist. Astra saw Adira and waved before continuing to play. Adira finally entered the kitchen to see her mother and Felix already packed the food and snack boxes in giant container cases so they wouldn't get damaged. Felix then paused to watch his wife and what she was wearing.

''Waw, waw, waw! You're looking gorgeous, my sweet Adira. Extremely stunning if you ask me.'' Felix said looking surprised.

Felix was about to walk towards her when his mother-in-law slapped him in the back of his head.

''Ah…, mom why?'' Felix moans while rubbing his head. He then looked at his mother-in-law and Adira laughed.

''Stop studying baby number three. We don't have time for that. We have to go now.'' Felix's mother-in-law answered.

''Mom, I was just going to hug her. I promise. There is no more babies for us, never again.'' Felix said confidently. 

Both Felix and Adira gave each other a high five in agreement. Adira's mother shook her head and smiled. She was about to carry out one of the large container cases when Adira grabbed the other side of the container.

''Mom, let me help you with that.'' Adira said. 

They both carry the container all the way in the trunk of the car. They went back inside to help with the other containers. While Felix carried the rest together with the cases of drinks. 

Afterwards, the woman went back to collect the children and lock the front door before heading to the hall. They went there early to secure and make sure everything was ready along with Anjali and her father. When they are done making sure everything is perfect. Anjali and Adira head to the changing room while the others go...