27 Pain

Rachel drove Calantha home in silence, the only sound being the hum of the engine. Calantha’s arrest and the news of her involvement in a tax evasion scandal with her husband, Freiherr, weighed heavily on Rachel's mind. As she glanced at her friend, Rachel felt bad. Calantha looked exhausted, her eyes sunken and her face pale. Rachel knew she needed rest and support, not more stress and anxiety. Rachel's thoughts turned to anger as she considered Freiherr, who had apparently used her fiend's name and his company status to avoid paying taxes. The news had reported that Calantha was arrested for her involvement, but Rachel knew her friend was innocent. She had been blind-sided by Freiherr’s actions, used as a pawn in his game to avoid paying his fair share. Rachel was determined to stand by her friend and help her through this difficult time. She knew Calantha would never intentionally involve herself in something illegal. Thoughts of anger surged through her veins even mo