Flora POV
I paved the reception frantically with numerous thoughts running through my head.
The doctor has been with Zayn for the past one hour, and he's yet to tell us something about his state.“Your worried state won't help Flora” Mum say as she walks after me.
Dad and David already left for some urgent work.“Then what should I do?” I turned to her and asked, tears are forming in my eyes.
“Let's just hope for a better result, I believe they'll be fine” Mum assures, tapping my back tenderly.
I look at her and forced a short nod.“You need to go home and have your dress change” Mum said after a brief silence.
I just shook my head sideways- I'm not leaving Zayn. “Your dress is stained Flora” She said again. Dad also said the same thing before he left, but I do not care.I placed my head on mum's shoulder,
still waiting for the Doctor- I cReid POVI pulled up in the hospital garage and stepped out of the car. I walk towards the hospital entrance but to my surprise, I saw William walking out of the hospital with a guy I recognize following behind him.He also stopped walking immediately he saw me.What's he doing here? I thought as we both stare at each other.Some seconds passed,He looks away from my figure and walk away with the guy following behind him.What was he doing here?I watch him until he hopped into his car and drove out of the garage.I shrugged and finally find my way into the hospital.****I walk into Zayn's ward and my lips curved to a little smile. Flora and her Mum are sitting very close to Zayn's bed.I must say Flora looks so happy as she stared directly at Zayn's face, I'm glad, though.I cleared my throat to announce my presence and they both look up with a bright smile on their faces.“Morning aunt”
Flora POV“You really won't tell me what it is?” Zayn says.I covered him with the duvet properly and sit close to him on the bed.He just had his medicines and I changed his bandage. The Doctor had instructed we should always change it both in the morning and night and under no circumstances must he misses his medicines, so he would recover speedily.He stares at my eyes intensely, I blinked my eyes and look elsewhere.Reid had told me not to say anything to him about Violet's death yet and seriously, I don't know how to tell him things because I feel like Violet saved Zayn's life.“The doctor said you need excess rest, Zayn” I reminded, and he just scoffed softly.“Where's Violet?” He asked again.I sighed softly and smile down at him.“Reid will answer that” I told him and stood up from the bed.“Goodnight Zayn” I leaned down and pecked his cheek.He crumpl
Zayn POVI unfolded my hands on my chest and breathe out softly.Flora's mum just finished narrating everything in details and believe me, my heart became softened a bit towards William.He looked to my side and smile like he heard my thoughts.“I'm sorry about everything” I apologized sincerely, staring at the center table in the sitting room.“It's fine Zayn” William says, standing on his feet.“I'm sorry as well” He added as he stands close to me.I stood on my feet and we both shook hands.“Well… You really have to be sorry because it's not like you've any other choice” Reid said.“Except if you're letting Flora go” He added, flatly.“Don't even go there man” I cautioned.I took my eyes to where Flora is sitting.“Flora and I stuck together, so we're never letting each go”Flora cheeks flames and I w
Flora POV“Come back here Ryder” Reid mimics Aunt Marigold, and we'll erupt in laughter.“You're not nice, Reid” I told him amidst laughter.“I never claimed to be” He shrugs.I rolled my eyes.We just arrived home from Gabriel's mansion.It's really a great day, I must say.I'm so happy Ryder is eventually behind the bar.Now I feel Violet and Xavier would rest in peace.“And what could she be smiling at?” Zayn asked beside me, nudging my arm.I chuckle softly and turned my head to look at him.“Thank you so much” I told him sincerely, and he arched a brow.I smile.“I knew you wanted to kill Ryder with your hands” He rolled his eyes funnily.“I'm glad you know that princess, but it's nothing- anything for you” He said with so much love, but I just smile as we stare at each other eyes.I'm sure some seco
Zayn POVAfter two weeks…“The court hereby sentence you, Ryder Gabriel, to life imprisonment for murdering Xavier Gabriel. And also, for attempting to kill Zayn Christopher by removing his car brakes which caused him to lose a friend, Violet Caleb” The judge declared which made his Mum to wailed uncontrollably.“And you, Thomas Owen, this court sentence you to life imprisonment for the murder of late Christopher Nolan- your best friend, as stated” The court continues.Thomas wife and his two children busted in tears and I just gave them a hard stare- Fools.The judge pause to stare at William.“William Winters” The judge called.“You ought to die according to the law because you were once a hardened criminal, a hired assassin at that” The judge says.I heard a soft whimper behind me and I turned to see Flora and her mum crying already.Flora met my eyes and look away
Somewhere in San FranciscoFlora POVI was lying on the bed with my legs crossed while my whole attention was centered on the book in my hand.I heard my door room opened, I glanced up from the novel I was reading.I couldn't hide the frown that crept on my face, and I looked down to my novel again.“How are you doing, dear?” She asked as she ambled closer, I scoffed lightly.She sat very close to me on the bed and placed a hand on my leg; yet I didn't spare her a glance. What does she want?“Flora” She cooed.I rolled my eyes and tossed the book aside.“What's it, Mum?” I asked bluntly, and she sighed; bringing her face down.“Flora, dear, you should know I'm doing all this for you; you…” “What exactly are you doing, Mum?” I butt in, standing on my feet already.“Haven't you done enough?”“You handed my ha
Flora POV:The following morningI came out of my room and shut the door behind me.I was walking down the hallway when I saw my mum approaching me; I rolled my eyes and halted my steps.Not only that, but I avoided her throughout since our last conversation yesterday- and I was glad she got the message.“Good morning Flora” she greeted with all smiles as she stood in front of me, but I only nodded and look away from her face.“Ryder is here to see you” she announced as I walked past her, I retreated my steps immediately. “I didn't hear you” I turned to her, she sighed. “For goodness’s sake, Mum; I'm still a widow!” I thundered and she slowly brought her face down.“Why on earth is he here to see me?” I inquired coldly and she lifted her face.“Just to pay you a visit and that's all dear” She replied calmly, I just huffed as I counted
Stella POV:“How have you been, Stella?” Marigold asked, immediately, we both settled down on a settee in the living room.“I'm okay” I replied sweetly, she nodded with a big smile on her lips.“Let me get some refreshments before lunch would be served” I say to her while standing on my feet, she shook her head. “No Stella, those can wait, right now, we need to talk” She said, and I just shrugged before returning to my seat.“What do we need to talk about, Marigold?” I asked her and she adjusted on her seat.“What else Stella? It's about Flora and Ryder,” She said impatiently, my countenance change instantly. “Marigold, don't you think about what people would say? Two brothers got married with same lady? Let's think about it carefully,” I tutored, and she frowned.She half yelled, “What are you saying, Stella?”“People shoul