The Arrest

"Can you please plead with Nurse Elizabeth not to press charges against me? Because I'm pretty sure that's the next thing on her mind right now. Regardless of what might have happened between the two of you, she's still your friend and colleague. I believe she will listen to you." Dexter pleaded. It was strange to see him act that way. This is coming from someone who nearly brought down the roof of the hospital with his excess pressure. 

"I should plead on your behalf? Are you even paying attention to yourself? Now that's the shit I'm referring to? A little self-consciousness would have avoided this. Sorry, there's nothing I can do about this. You brought it upon yourself. You should find a way to fix it," Olivia spoke without mincing words. She didn't give Dexter the slightest hope that she was going to help him. 

In the process of pleading for forgiveness, two men dressed like police showed up in the hospital. 

Seeing them approaching, Dexter suddenly became cold and nearly peed In his panties. The only thing running through his mind was running away from the mess he caused. Because he has been outnumbered, his plan became impossible to achieve. 

"Honey, where's the guy who did this to you?" One of the cops spoke to Nurse Elizabeth. At his left breast pocket had his name inscribed with a black thread as Jonas Lucas. 

From the closure between Officer Lucas and Nurse Elizabeth, Dexter already suspected that they were a couple. 

Pointing to Dexter, Elizabeth reported. "That son of a bitch over there punched me In the eye. He also dared me to call the cops,"

Elizabeth added some unseen events in her story just to spice it up and compound Dexter's woes. 

"Holy moly! 

That's a lie from the pit of hell. She's adding things that never happened," Dexter defended himself with his last drop of blood. He ended up sounding like a fool because no one believed he was telling the truth. 

 "Hold on a sec, sir. 

Did you hit her or not? 

That's the only thing I care about right now," Officer Lucas asked Dexter nicely. 

"Yes, I did. 

But," Dexter paused 

In the process of trying to find the perfect utterances to prove his innocence, he got punched in the face by Officer Lucas. Luckily for Dexter, he didn't end up with a black eye due to his thick skin. 

"I should have done this immediately I got here but guess what? I decided to hold back until I gathered the much-needed evidence," Officer Lucas revealed. 

"Oh, I forgot to mention. Did you realize that the lady you hit is my wife?" Officer Lucas added as he confirmed Dexter's suspicion. 

Nursing his punched face, Dexter admitted. "I did hit the nurse. I am not going to dispute that. But the truth is, I didn't do none of those things she mentioned. If you're doubting me, ask nurse Olivia. She was here when it all happened. I am pretty sure she's in the best position to speak up," 

"Nurse Olivia?" 

Officer Lucas muttered. 

"Who the fuck is that?" 

"Behind you. 

Whatever she says stands. I am not even protesting against it," Dexter pledged, despite the consequences that await him if Olivia decides to speak against him. 

"All I know is, Dexter is wrong and Elizabeth is right," 

Olivia testified without blinking her eyes. 

Dexter couldn't argue further, even though he knew that Olivia was lying against him. 

Voluntarily, he stretched both hands and requested to be handcuffed. He made a promise to abide by Olivia's judgment. He didn't intend to go against that. 

 Like a hardened criminal, Dexter was dragged outside the hospital as they drove to the station inside the police van. Dexter didn't attempt to call his Father because he knew it wouldn't make any difference. Calling his Father might as well prolong his stay behind bars.

The departure of Dexter marked a new beginning around the atmosphere. Everyone was super excited. It was as though they had been patiently waiting for Dexter's downfall.

 They were tempted to pay Nurse Elizabeth for granting their requests since they couldn't get Dexter arrested for no reason.

"Serves him right, 

Such a spoiled brat.

I was patiently waiting for that to happen. I would pay to see that happen a thousand times," one of the nurses gossiped with the others.

Upon hearing this, Elizabeth smiled. She was proud of herself for the little accomplishment. She wasn't bothered that the victory came with a black eye. She was just grateful for being able to get rid of Dexter for good.

"The dumbass will be out of my life in good. Guess who has the last laugh now? Me!" Elizabeth bragged like a Boss Lady.

Sadly, her joy was short-lived the moment she saw Olivia approaching her direction.

Upon sighting Elizabeth from afar, Olivia took a different route to avoid her. Elizabeth was hesitant to let go as she followed Olivia Immediately. 

She was able to meet with Olivia, even though it was quite obvious that Olivia didn't want to speak to her. 

"So what now? 

You got what you wanted. 

Can you please let me be?" Olivia cried. She looked in the opposite direction as though Nurse Elizabeth was wearing a mask. 

"Why did you do that?" 

Nurse Elizabeth asked nicely. 

"Do what? 

I have no idea what you're talking about. I didn't do anything," Olivia lied and pretended not to know what Elizabeth was talking about. 

"Like seriously, you going to pretend to be in the dark? Of course, you know what I am talking about. You saved my ass out there knowing that we haven't been cool to each other lately. You could have spoken the truth and disgraced me out there, but you didn't. I am curious to know the sudden change of mind," Elizabeth bemoaned. She was becoming too emotional for Olivia. 

Olivia was confused and wondered if it was the same Nurse Elizabeth had nearly exchanged blows with her not quite long ago.