The hospital scent filled my nostrils as I paced about the corridor, I could see clearly the fear written on the Andersons family as they stood outside the ICU waiting for further information about their dad's state of health.
As much as I have seen the horrible side of Richard,I have never seen him this agitated as he screamed at the doctors ordering them about so they could give his dad the best treatment possible.
I could see Adrianna crying as she sat down between Philip and Kyle, my mum was busy consoling Kate who appeared to be so disoriented right now.
But where is Adrian
I had seen him earlier with Claire then they both left us.
I had nothing to do so I decided to get them all something to eat after all we have been here throughout yesterday and this is around 6 am in the morning.
Walking towards a store right across the hospital, I realized how cold the weather was as I pulled my thin shirt closer to my body then I bumped into someone wearing a black hood,I couldn't see the person since he immediately said sorry and walked away.
"That was strange",I muttered under my breath as I looked at the strange person.
After placing what I wanted to buy on the table,I reached for the money I kept at the back pocket of my jeans.
"Ma'am you are delaying others on the queue", said the Sales girl
"I'm sorry could you give me a few minutes",I said as I looked for it
It was with me a minute ago until the strange person bumped into me,oh he stole my money.
"Ma'am could you step out of the line", said the sales girl.
"I'm really sorry but would you take card ",I asked as I brought out my credit card
Thankfully it was only a few dollars that was in my pocket and my credit card was in my purse
I could see the sales girl had little tolerance left for me as I watched her swipe my card.
Then she chuckled softly as she turned to look at me.
"Your card is not working,I think it is time you let others behind you pay for their goods since you just came to waste my time, you are just a poor person trying to cheat me,I actually believed you were a decent lady...
The people behind me laughed as the girl behind me pushed me out of the queue and I even lost my balance.
Oh boy today is definitely not my day
Mentally preparing myself for the painful fall as I closed my eyes but it felt as if air stopped for a moment as I felt myself not laying on the floor but engulfed by a body wall as I looked up and found myself staring at a grey eyes , I could see how incredibly handsome the floor with eyes was .
Floor.. floor wait a second
Then I blinked my eyes and it was at that moment it registered to my brains who I had met recently that has grey eyes- my boss
"Are you alright",asked Richard as he made me stand properly.
I was definitely lost, is it me he was talking to, am I dreaming,he is so nice in my dream yet in real life he's nothing other than forgive me for using the word , beast.
"Cinthia,I asked you are you alright",asked Richard again but this time he was so close to me and that was when I knew this was really real especially based from the fact that my face had turned red like a tomato.
I couldn't afford to get him upset so I nodded profusely trying to settle my jumping heart.
"Excuse me Miss ... (Staring at the sales girl chest looking for something) Evelyn, I would like to talk to your boss", said Richard
"Why, just anyone can't see my boss", said Evelyn staring at Richard in a very strange way more like the way I had looked at him the very first time we met , ogling
The next thing I saw was a man coming out of a closed door greeting Richard .
"I'm deeply sorry for what my employee has done", said the manager
"Your sorry is not what I want to listen to , ask your employee to apologise to her ", said Richard
Wait is he helping me
"Evelyn you heard him", said the manager
"But sir ..",
"No buts apologize immediately", said the manager
"I'm sorry ma", said Evelyn as she looked at me
"Are you okay now Cinthia", asked Richard turning to look at me
Is he really asking me
"Get her fired immediately", said Richard as he turned to look at the manager
Wait what !
"Right away sir", said the manager
I lost my voice for a second as I stood there lost in thought, was Richard really being nice to me.
"Let's go", said Richard as he held my hand and pulled me after him.
"Before you think too much about this, let me clear it up for you, I saw you wanting to help my family so I only repaid back the favor and yes I still find you disgusting,so stay away from me", said Richard as he placed the shopping bag into my hand before leaving me .
I must have lost my mind thinking he could really care about me
I smiled sadly as I watched his retreating figure.
I'm a fool who keeps yearning for you to just notice me, I must be a fool.
Maybe it's because I have been in love with you for the past three years now, maybe it's because I know things about you like you were brave enough to handle the things going on in your family or when I wanted so much to meet you so I gathered the courage to be your personal assistant so I could see you everyday or maybe I loved you so I'm a fool, an helpless fool Richard,I keep wishing so will you ever love me back
Adrian
Spacing through the hospital corridor I couldn't help the sweat running down my forehead as I felt so scared .
What if I hadn't told him I was leaving,if I hadn't gotten into an argument with him, I'm sure this will not have happened
I regretted it so much as I felt guilty watching the rest of my family look so sad.
"Adrian,can we talk", asked Claire placing her hand on my shoulder
"Can it wait",I asked
"No I'm sorry but I really want to talk to you", said Claire
"Okay let's go over there", I replied
"Thanks", said Claire
And here was the things she saw so important to talk to me
She wanted us to leave so we could catch our flight
"Claire I'm not sure you understand how much danger my dad's life is in,I am not leaving until he wakes up ", I said as I looked at her
"Think about it Adrian, it's now or never by the time he wakes up,he will want you to do things you don't want to, let's leave Adrian,your family are here to look after him, let us leave baby", said Claire
"No Claire I stand by my decision, I'm not leaving, if you want to leave then you should", said Adrian
"Are you breaking up with me Adrian,is it because of that stupid girl Cinthia",asked Claire
"Be mindful of your words Claire, I'm not in the mood to get into an argument with you,so leave if you want to,I won't stop you",I answered.
"Why can't you leave, what's so important for you to stay ", asked Claire angrily
My veins constricted as I felt my blood boiling as I clenched my fist staring at her .
"For the last time, Claire I don't want to have an argument with you,I need a break", I replied as I walked away before she could say somethingthing else
Then my phone rung as I reached the corridor
So I picked it but only silence proceeded
That's strange
Then it was disconnected then it rung again
"Hello", I said picking up the phone
Then an ominous silence followed then I heard a gun shot.
Chills ran down my spine as I tried to get a grip of myself .
"I hope this is good enough", said a deep voice on the other side of the phone.
I couldn't think of anything to say as I stood there weak
"I believe you know what to do, you already know how much I hate to be disobeyed ", said the voice and then he disconnected while I was still in shock .
This was why I left my home 6 years ago , I thought this was long forgotten and that means the accident was planned by him just like the one 6 years ago.
"Hey", said Philip lazily on the phone
"He's back ", I said immediately and the silence at the other end of the phone got me also worried.
Things are about to get nastier.
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