Chapter 5 - Zamora’s Mansion

Jairus’s POV

“I don’t think she can do it, Jai. She asked the right question earlier, why her?” Although I was also wondering, why did I even choose her to be with the old Zamora.

“She can, Dorita. Just trust us, I installed a recording device on one of Patrisse’s belongings so that we can hear her even if she’s inside.” Yes, I did it earlier when she went to the bathroom. I fitted her mirror with a recording device, it would be so dangerous for her to be in Zamora’s mansion but if she’ll succeed here, I promise to add her salary.

Patrisse came inside, a while ago, we are just waiting for her to speak.

Some time later I heard a sound from the recording device I had placed in Patrisse’s mirror, it was a signal that someone was speaking.

“Who are you?” Said an old man. He is Armando Zamora, did Patrisse see what he looked like? I’m sure he’ll be scared once Armando shows up to her.

“I don’t need to introduce myself, I am here to tell you that Mr. Dominic Jimenez wants to see you. He sent you an email about this.” Nice job, Pat.

“What about the courage to come here alone? Aren’t you afraid to die?” Here he goes again with the threats. ‘Don’t believe his words, Patrisse.

“I need to do it because it’s part of my job, I’m sorry Mister but I have to go.” I heard loud laughter.

“No! You are just here in my mansion, you will live like a queen here. Do you see those people? They will follow everything you want, if you want to stay here with me.” No! I will not allow it! We need to make a move.

“Dorita, now!” Dorita immediately got out of the car, I also called Damian to prepare for a mission. We had to get Patrisse out of that house.

I took the gun under my seat and immediately went down to follow Dorita, I knew she could but I would not waste time to save my secretary who I only ordered to face the old man, that was no longer part of her work actually but I left no choice, I saw her potential through what she did to Logan.

When I entered the gate I didn’t know where I was going, I went to the back of the door and I saw two men guarding there, how did Patrisse get in even with a guard guarding?

I put a silencer in my gun so no one can hear what I do. I shoot their heads without hesitation, when I see them lying on the ground then that’s the time I slowly enter inside. It’s so dark inside. How can they cope with staying in such a dark and hot place?

“You’re so beautiful!” I can hear someone sobbing, is it Patrisse? What is the old man doing to her?

“When I really get out of here, I’ll punch you old man. You’ll see!” I like how brave she was.

“Try to escape, miss! I will make sure to ruin your life,” he threatened. I shot him and it hit him on his left shoulder, he turned to me and Dorita immediately approached Patrisse to release her.

“Oh, Jairus the great is here, how have you been?” he asked me! I can see how annoyed and scared Patrisse is.

“I’ve been a good, old man! What did you do with my secretary? Just don’t let me see that you hurt her, or else I am going to kill your one and only daughter.” I seriously promise! Cursed is the one who can avenge.

When I saw that Patrisse was already untied, I nodded at Dorita to let her out but I saw her looking at me and it seemed that she needed my permission so I nodded at her.

Even before I made the move, I saw Patrisse approaching the old man, she was holding a thick metal, where did she get this? She whammed the old man on the neck causing him to fall down immediately and lose consciousness. Patrisse came out first, I followed before Dorita came out. He made sure that no one would follow us.

We arrived at the car without talking, I even dared to look at my secretary and yet she is still looking outside. What are you thinking?

“Are you okay?” I suddenly asked. She turned to me, I could see coldness in her eyes.

“Yes, Sir! I’m okay even if I almost get raped. I really am okay, can I go home now, SIR? I need to rest.” I suddenly felt guilty, why did I even bring her there?

“I-I’m sorry, Patrisse. I didn’t think it would be very dangerous for you to face Armando,” I just looked ahead.

“What did he do to you?” I asked. She is still looking at the window.

“They sir! He almost raped me with his staff, that is why I asked for permission to hurt him because that will only give me peace of mind.”

I could feel the coldness in the sound of her voice. It’s still her second day after this immediately happened to her? It’s my fault. I hope I don’t have her here again.

“I’m not worried about myself, I’m worried about Mama and Harissa, the old man said earlier he’ll ruin my life then okay but I can’t accept that even my mother and sister will be affected by him.”

Tears welled up in her eyes, I tapped her shoulder and said, “I am sorry, Patrisse. Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on your mom and your sister to make sure they’re safe. Give me the address of where they live and I will take care of it.” She sobbed even louder, but why?

“They’re in Nasrullah Medical Hospital, my sister is currently hospitalized there, she is undergoing surgery on her spinal cord, and then after two weeks of her therapy, she will have another Brain operation.” W-what? Is this what she is going through? Not obvious on her face.

“Really? Give me their room number, name of the doctor. I will take care of the hospital bills.” She turned to me

“Really?” I nodded one after another.

“Ward A-227, the doctor’s name is Lincoln Cardova.” I looked at the number on my phone and called the owner of the hospital.

“Yes, Mrs. Viceral, I will be the one to pay the bills of Miss Harissa Fuentejo, please tell me to finalize the payment.”

“But sir, she’s not yet recovered, I am not sure how much she will pay in total!” Frustrated by Mrs. Viceral. “Alright sir, I will text you immediately if I have their billing sir.”

I turned off the call and turned to Patrisse who was currently still crying.

“Thank you, sir! Thanks a lot,” she said. It’s my first time to hear a thank you from the heart. Is this how it feels?

Money doesn’t matter. Your life is, Miss Fuentejo. It’s my form of asking forgiveness. I let you risk your life without knowing what is happening in your life behind

“It’s nothing! If you still need anything, just tell me right away! ”

“Ah Sir, the hospital bills, I’ll pay it with my salary.”

I shook.

“No, don’t pay. Collect your salary with my company. I’ll take care of it, just do your job okay?” Then she smiled at me… for the first time.

How cute.