For Better And For Worse
Chapter 71

Mexico.

Gordjo takes Krist to a bar. There are dancers, strippers and set the mood in the bar. Krist doesn’t really feel comfortable in this place.

Gordjo: have fun my friend, you have everything here.

Krist: I don’t like it here.

Gordjo: You will get used to it soon. Don’t feel embarrassed. Choose the girl of your choice and have fun!

Krist: I’m not comfortable here. Make me do what I have to do for you and I’ll go home.

Gordjo: patience Krist, patience. We have all the time. Your family already buried you anyway. Soon she will forget you. You are nothing more at home.

Krist: On the contrary, I am in the hearts and minds of all those who love me.

They enter through a door in the bar and arrive in the basement where there is a boxing ring. There are people training for combat but they all stop when Gordjo enters.

Gordjo: Listen to me everyone. You have a new fighter, he’s a fighter like no other. Show him a little how we fight here.

Krist: I won’t fight to make you money.

Gordjo: oh yes. You sink where you die. I’m sure you want to see your family again one day so you’ll make the right choice.

Krist gets in the ring and Gordjo’s fighters come to attack him. They beat him out of the ring. He was coughing up b***d. Gordjo approaches him and grabs him by the collars.

Gordjo: listen to me very well little one, you are going to fight for me whether you like it or not. Because if you refuse, I will bring your family here. I will sell your wife and your sister (Stella) to get my money back.

He shows her their photos.

Gordjo: You can’t imagine what they will suffer because of you, so get back in the ring and show me what you are capable of.

He gets up angrily and gets back in the ring. One of Gordjo’s fighters arrives and with a single blow of his shoe, he knocks him to the ground. Another one comes and the same. Two more arrive and he knocks them out. Four more arrived and they couldn’t do anything. The best of all comes but none of his blows hit Krist until he beats him. Gordjo applauded and joined him.

Gordjo: That’s what I call a fighter.

Krist grabs him by the collars and puts him on the ground. His men arrive but he signals them not to move.

Krist: If you hurt my family, I will find you wherever you are on earth and I will make you regret the day you came for me.

Gordjo: I am sure of that and as long as you fight for me, your family will remain safe.

He releases him and he gets up. He fixes his jacket.

Gordjo: tonight, you will participate in your first fight.

Krist: How much did you give the director to hand me over to you?

Gordjo: 10 million is not a small amount so I’m counting on you to get it back.

Krist: Let me tell my family that I’m alive.

Gordjo: no, it’s been a week, it’s better for them that they know you’re dead and it’s good for us.

He leaves in front of him. Gordjo joins his faithful henchmen.

Gordjo: keep a constant eye on him. He should never make a call to tell his family that he is alive.

François: understood boss.

François and Rodrigue follow him and find him at the bar. They lead him outside, Gordjo joins them and they get in the car to leave. In the car, Krist thinks about his wife, about the pain she would feel.

DOTTAN

Home of Isabelle.

It’s been a week since Krist’s death. Isabelle no longer had any taste for life. She’s dead inside, she’s just a shadow of herself. If it wasn’t for this baby she was carrying, she would have wanted to die. Her family, her in-laws and her friends were still there to assist and comfort her. However, one person’s misfortune is another’s happiness, they say! Doctor Roger and Séverin see Krist’s death as an exceptional opportunity. Isabelle is now widowed and pregnant, so they have free rein to push their pawns further. But they also know that now is not the right time for that. On the other side, at Hector’s, Claire is also grieving.

MEXICO.

This evening, Gordjo and his men take Krist to a place where fighting often takes place. People fighting in the ring with rage and the crowd shouting the name of the undefeated fighter. A guy named Gotio sees Gordjo and approaches him.

Gotio: hey, Gordjo my friend, how are you?

Gordjo: everything is fine, I’m coming to make some money this evening.

Gotio: you mean, losing money?

Gordjo: that’s what we’ll see. Where is your fighter?

Gotio: Just look in the ring.

He puts his opponent on the ground.

Gotio laughs and leaves. Gordjo approaches Krist.

Gordjo: go ahead, bring me some money.

Krist gets in the ring. Gordjo speaks with the commentator.

Commentator: Listen everyone, we have a new fighter, he is fierce and formidable, undefeated. You want money, bet on him! His name is Krist.

The bets are on and the fights begin. Krist is in 10 consecutive fights and has won them all. After these fights, they return to Gordjo’s house. He takes a shower and Gordjo brings two girls to massage him against his will. After that, they will eat all kinds of food and drink.

Krist: Can I ask you something?

Gordjo: of course, whatever you want.

Krist: Can I have my wife’s photo, please?

Gordjo: ok, one moment.

Gordjo brings François over and gives him the photo to go shoot.

Gordjo: Hey!

Krist: Thank you.

Gordjo: I admit that she is a very beautiful woman.

Krist: Where is your wife?

Gordjo: In this business, you don’t get married. Women are a distraction, a weakness; they are our Achilles heel.

Krist: I see.

After the meal, Krist returns to his room. He looks at the photo of his wife and gives a k**s on her forehead.

DOTTAN.

On the other side, Isabelle is also looking at the photo of her husband.

Isabelle: I will never forget you my love and no other will be able to take your place. I will love you always and forever.

Roger’s home.

Early this morning, Doctor Roger goes online and receives a WhatsApp message from an unknown number. He reads.

Message: Isabelle is now a widowed doctor, are you aware? What a stupid question, of course you know! Do you know what that entails? But of course. I know what you are thinking, doctor… you are telling yourself that now, nothing should hinder you or prevent you from conquering her. But first of all I advise you to watch this video.

He watches the video and sees himself trying to rape Isabelle.

Roger: Shit!

Clémence: what’s wrong darling?

Roger: no nothing, just some problems at work.

He continues to read the message after the video.

Message: two choices are available to you, doctor, and that only because of the big heart that Madame Isabelle has: either you choose to completely forget Isabelle and never harass her again and this matter will be forgotten as if nothing had happened; either you persist in harassing her and this affair will become known. You will be brought before the courts and imagine all the repercussions on your family… the ball is in your court, doctor, so make the right choice. Word to the wise, hello!

Roger: Holy shit!

Clémence: darling, are you sure you’re okay?

Roger: excuse me darling! No it’s not okay, I just realized that someone hacked my account.

Clémence: it’s going to be okay darling, okay?…

Roger: okay, thank you.

Clémence: OK, I’ll start cooking.

She goes to the kitchen and Roger begins to ask himself a thousand and one questions.

Roger: who is this person? How did she get this video? Can’t the person film us in real time? This video was probably recorded by a camera. Who could have installed a camera in Isabelle’s office? Is this a move from Isabelle? But of course it’s her move, that’s why she accepted when I asked her to work for me again. Damn, she set me up! What do I have to do ? Should I give up on her? I don’t think I can. But if I don’t do it, I would lose my wife forever and I would even lose the honor and respect of my children. I need to talk to Isabelle.

He leaves without warning his wife and goes to Isabelle’s home.

Home of Isabelle.

The doorbell rings and Stella comes to open it.

Roger: hello miss.

Stella: hello doctor, what are you doing at our house anytime soon?

Roger: I have to speak to Madame Isabelle.

Stella: of what?

Roger: It’s none of your business, young lady.

Stella: ok, come in!

She lets her in and takes her to the living room before going to call Isabelle who had no desire to get up or go out. She had to join him.

Isabelle: ah, hello doctor!

Roger: hello Isabelle. Can you explain that to me?

He shows her the video.

Isabelle: I see that everything is clear. We can clearly see that you are trying to rape me, no, what other explanation do you want?

Roger: Did you organize this?

Isabelle: I had to find a way to get rid of you doctor, I was fed up, I was really fed up. And I think everything is clear, doctor. You leave me alone or I will file a complaint against you. Up to you.

Roger approaches her, takes her right hand and places it on his chest.

Roger: feel my heart Isabelle, it beats very hard for you, I love you with all my strength…

Isabelle: I’m sorry doctor, but mine beats for someone else.

Roger: he is no longer in this world.

Isabelle: yes, but I am still alive and as long as there is still a little breath left in me, my heart will only beat for him. Return to your doctor family. Be a good husband to your wife and a good father to your children. I don’t want to hurt you. Please…

Roger: ok, goodbye Isabelle, I will never bother you again!

Isabelle: thank you doctor.

Roger leaves his home and returns home. After breakfast, Stella goes to the university. Isabelle therefore remains all alone. She says good things to her baby about her daddy. A few hours later, some friends and acquaintances still came to help her with the death of her husband.