Afterlife Of Ember And Rhea

Chapter 73: Resolved

"Mom, dad," Ember said, seated in front of his parents, accompanied by his cousin-brothers, "I want to tell you something about Sabrina," everyone with their hand over hearts listened closely to, "and you too, Mr. Wilson."

"Speak."

"I would like to bring back the memories from the past about the death of Rosa Park's grandson. According to the news, according to Mrs. Parks, Arorhea Laghari killed her grandson. But how is this even possible, right?"

"Ember, I-" Mr. Wilson spoke.

"Sabrina did it-"

"Enough," Mr. Wilson stood up, "I apologize on her behalf. I knew about it for quite sometime now but I didn't have the courage to confess," Ember was shocked and so were Loraine and Maple, "please don't let this news spread out, I beg to everyone of you. She's my only family!"

Ember sighed, "Mr. Wilson, I recorded Sabrina when she admitted that she did all of that just to get rid of Arorhea. But Rhea deleted that for not making any trouble for Sabrina. What do you think?"

"Arorhea Laghari?! Is she here? Can I speak to her?"

Rhea, who was outside the door, peeking into the room, was pushed in by Sabrina though she wasn't aware of her presence behind her. At the sight of Rhea, Ember walked towards her and moved back to his original place, holding her hand in his.

"He-hello," she greeted the elders in the room. Aed just smiled at her.

"Miss Arorhea, I'm extremely sorry for my daughter's behavior and the trouble she has made for you. I sincerely apologize for everything that had happened with you. I know you went through a lot but please don't sue her, please-" He knelt down.

"Uncle, please!" She moved back, "please don't be like that! Of course I won't sue her! Please get up. Sabrina is my friend, I won't do anything bad with her, of course not!"

He got up on his feet with teary eyes, "thank you! Thank you so much, dear," he wiped his face, "I know you sneaked into the country...let me help you verify your passport again and your family's too. And remove your restriction in the country."

Rhea rejoiced but was also puzzled as she had known that Ember had already done that—fixing her password issue, "that would be so thoughtful of you, uncle. Thank you so much to you too!"

"What did you call me? Your uncle? Does that mean you take me as a close relative to you? That's an honor, thank you, Arorhea," he cried, without the acknowledgement of the kids in India who call everyone uncle and aunty. Literally everyone other then their parents.

"Eh-?" Rhea was about to say something but stopped. Mr. Wilson stormed out of the room saying a few words to her.

"You can come to me if you have any problem, don't hold back, miss Laghari."

Rhea tried sneaking out along with him but was stopped by Mr. Helberg. Rhea froze there.

"I'm sorry," Rhea bowed in fear, "I didn't intend on coming here, I swear, please let me go!"

Ember chuckled, looking at his father.

"Learn to speak the truth, young lady," said he.

"Don't be afraid, Rhea, tell us if you have something to say," said his mother.

"I-" She looked at Ember and then back at his parents, "I came back to prove myself. I didn't want to show Sabrina as someone guilty. Though I just wanted, at least you all to believe me.

I just want you to tell me that you don't hate me and then I'll take my leave from here and I promise to never come back. If you forgive me, I won't be regretful anymore."