Chapter 2 A DANGEROUS GAME

Over the following weeks, Sarah and Ethan became inseparable. They explored the nearby forests, picnicked on the beach, and shared their dreams and aspirations. Sarah had never felt so happy or so loved.

However, as their relationship deepened, Sarah began to notice a change in Ethan's behavior. He grew increasingly secretive, often disappearing for long periods of time. When Sarah questioned him, he would brush her off, claiming that he had important business to attend to.

One night, Sarah overheard a phone conversation between Ethan and someone she didn't recognize. The conversation was hushed, but Sarah could make out words like "deal" and "dangerous." Intrigued and concerned, she decided to follow Ethan the next day.

As she followed him, Sarah noticed that he seemed to be avoiding the main streets of town, instead taking a more circuitous route. He eventually stopped at a dilapidated warehouse on the outskirts of town. Sarah hesitated, unsure of what to do. She knew she should turn back, but something compelled her to stay.

As she watched from a distance, she saw Ethan enter the warehouse and meet with a group of men dressed in dark suits. The men exchanged a briefcase filled with cash and whispered words that Sarah couldn't understand. A shiver ran down her spine as she realized that Ethan was involved in something illegal.