Healed (Completed)

Chapter - 13

Kia

"Kia, how's it going? I'm missing you, Honey. I didn't call you because I have been busy with one of my social events."

"Dad, what's wrong? Why are you sounding weak? I feel something happened to you!! Tell me quickly," I asked him.

He coughed through the phone. "I'm fine, Honey. There is nothing to worry about. Focus on your studies instead. I'm eager to see you in that white coat. I want to see my baby girl as a doctor," I felt his smile on the other side, "Promise me, Kia. You will never give up on your dream. Promise me you'll become a successful doctor. Promise me you'll help every person who wants your help. You'll never be like your brother," his word surprised me. Why did he suddenly start talking like this?

"Why do you think of Fabi like that, Dad?" I said, after pausing a few seconds. Dad always had a problem with my brother and I didn't know why? I knew he was a drunkard and engaged in some sort of illegal work, but that's how I could pursue my dream. My college and hostel fees were not that easy to afford for dad. It was all coming through my brother Fabian and my part-time job.

"Promise me, Honey," his voice was barely audible. I couldn't understand why he was talking so strangely?

"I pro....." before I could complete my word, I heard something explode through the phone. Something heavy and unpleasant.

"Dad!!" I screamed and woke up, clutching my sheet tightly. My breath was heavy and sweat dripped down my temples. I looked across the room, seeing only darkness and the only sound I could hear was my heartbeat, "Why don't you leave me alone, Dad? You have been hunting me since the day last time I heard you. You care for me, but I am not the person I used to be. I'm not your baby girl. I'm a criminal, not a doctor. My dream shattered on that day when you were gone. Dad, you are too selfish. You didn't even tell me you were in trouble and accept your fate silently. Accept those fucking shots in your head." I bit my lips to stop myself from screaming. Scream at him. Why did he leave me alone? Why couldn't I feel his warmth again? I miss you, Dad. I miss you so much. You were the best father in the world.

Sunlight filtered through the window. I checked the time. It was six in the morning and also I checked the day, 12 August. How could I forget that day? My nightmare! My fucking nightmare. That was the day when I heard him last time. My father's death anniversary. I didn't know my brother's death day because I had found him in a dumpster. His bruised and rotten body. I breathed hard, struggling to control my emotions. I should not have been in Seattle at that time. If I were with my, dad then he would probably be alive.

I slipped out of bed and went into the bathroom. I walked over to the tiled bathtub and turned on the water, waiting for it to get warm. After a few minutes, I let my body into a warm bathtub and rested my head comfortably. I was staring ceiling blankly. There was no way I could ever make him fall to me. I hated his scent, his arrogance, and his deep blue eyes. I hated I was attracted to him. I had not met him after that wedding ceremony and I was not intended to meet him again.

My heartbeat quickened when I heard the doorbell. I got to my feet and dressed and went down. I opened the door after the second doorbell, "Hello, Ma'am, this is Max," a man in a dark suit presented himself politely, "I came here on the behalf of Mr. Miller. He wanted me to check on you and give it to you." he showed me a brown packet.

"What's this?" I didn't even invite him inside because I hated Vivian's men.

"This is ten thousand dollars for your necessities. He said you will probably go shopping with Mrs. Robinson so he wanted to make sure you'll get some designing stuff for yourself," he gave me his sweet smile, "I hope you would enjoy your day," he handed me the packet before walking in the elevator.