Robert
I went out to talk to Alex in the meantime. I was almost sure that he had nothing to do with this, but I should be careful.
He was sitting on the bench in front of the ward. He got up as he saw me.
“How is she, Robert?” He asked.
“Better, I suppose. Of course, she was… uh… really broken, but yeah she slept now, so”“Oh okay, that’s good”
“Hm…”I sat down beside him and he sat too. There was a silence while I wanted to know if he had anything to do with it but I knew that there was no way. I had to wait for at least 24 hours and it is so frustrating. Even with the advanced technology, I have to know now.
It’s like if Alex had anything to do with it… then he can do anything more in these hours. What will be the use? I had to act on the spot. Also, I think they were smart enough to know we can figure out who the number belongs to, so maybe they plan on doing something before 24 hours?
I don’t care about me but I can’t see Hailey in more pain.
“Alex?”
He looked at me and sighed. “I hope everything becomes fine soon, Robert. Hailey did nothing to get all the sadness…”
I ignored him. “I wanted to know something, honestly”
“Yeah?”“Did you have anything to do with it?”
He looked flared up at that question but then took two deep breaths and calmed himself. “What type of question is this, Robert?”
“Just answer me”
“I won’t fucking answer you because you might very well be the one to do this!”Is he insane? Me!?
“Are you completely crazy!?”
“No! My words make more sense because you were the one who was always beside her! you were the one who always gave her food!”I scoffed. This is madness. “You are crazy”
He stood up. “In the last year, I thought we improved our relationship, Robert, but you are still the same and mind this, we are enemies for life”“At this moment, when Hailey is breaking down and needs us, you would start this?” I talked rationally and stood up too.
“Yup I would, because you are the one who started it”
“It is not my fault! You know that no one can be trusted this easily!”“Same goes for you, Robert!”
“But I never…” my voice trailed off as I remembered what I had done with her always. All those memories flashed in my mind and the last year vanished. I remembered the tortures, her screams in the punishment room… and it… broke my heart.“Yeah? You never what? Hurt her?”
I took a deep breath and looked the other way. My eyes were tearing up. I know I always hurt her but… I… I love her…
“Robert you started this fight when I was trying my best to mend our relationship. I know Hailey needs both of us right now and we will be here. But damn, we are enemies and always will be”
I nodded slowly and he left. Maybe it was wrong to ask him but… what other choice did I have? I am good at reading reactions so I thought that maybe I would figure out the truth from the way he reacts! But I didn’t realize that the price was this big.
I sighed and went inside. From what I perceived from his reaction, I don’t think he had anything to do with this. I ruined everything for nothing.
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Summer
I was standing near the reception as Alex was inside. He said that maybe Hailey needed him more than me, so he only went inside.
I saw him coming outside so I went to him.
“How is she, Alex?”
“She is sleeping, so I didn’t meet her”“Okay, so--”
“I am going home”“Uh… you are not gonna stay and wait?”
“Nope, you can if you want to”
“Well, okay…”He nodded. “Are you okay?” I asked him.
“why not”I nodded and then he left. Something was definitely wrong but uh, you gotta stay away from him when he is angry. He mostly gets too angry to talk with. Yeah, those typical anger issues. But he is a really good human.
I went inside and sat on the bench in front of Hailey’s ward. I just hope everything becomes fine and I also wanna know why Alex is suddenly angry…
I received a call.
“Hey,” I said. “Cas?”
“Hey… where are you?” she asked. Oh, I told her we are going to the hospital, is she really calling to ask this?
“Hospital, of course”
“Alex… he isn’t with you, is he?”“What happened?”
I heard sobs from the other side which increased my heartbeat way too much. “What happened?” I repeated.
“He… he had an accident… and he is in ICU. It seems like he is in critical condition…”
“WHAT” I stood up. “Which hospital?”
“I will send you the address”
“Something’s off with you too, isn’t it?” I asked her. She sounded dumb.“I… they think that it was a planned murder… but um…”
“WHAT!?”I took a deep breath and calmed myself. Murder? Why? Who?
“But don’t worry, I am just reaching. You stay with Hailey”
“You sure?”“Yes”
I sighed and ended the call. Why Murder?
MaxWe made it out and let Cane’s dedicated team members clear the mess up. No one knew that there was someone who looked like Robert: and no one ever will.I was excited to meet Robert and Hailey to tell them the good news, but I couldn’t go there. Even if I was not on the records for the most of my life, I did have a death certificate.I just messaged Hailey. “I killed John. Let Robert know and yeah… when you two get well, let me know. I want you to visit me.”I smiled thinking of how happy they would be.After a few minutes, she replied. “OMG REALLY, MAX!?”“Yes, Mrs. Hailey :)”“Oh God… thank… thank you so much!”“Thank me by visiting me with Robert. Don’t come alone, he would kill me. But come soon.”“Haha, we w
HaileyI was looking at him. I was in the same Ambulance as him because I wasn’t much hurt. He was really hurt and the doctors were hesitant in making the right call: they were confused if they should take him to the hospital first or should perform an operation on the way.The bullets had seemingly pierced deep. I was already in tears. “He’ll be alright, right?” I asked the doctor. He was concentrating on his breathing and looked at the monitor consciously.“he should be.”“W-what do you mean should be! He has to be!”“Please be calm, mam. We are doing the best we can.”I cried and cupped his face. “I love you, Robert. You have to get well and that too soon. Do you understand me!?”I saw his lips curl into a slight smile. I smile widely noticing that. Was I hallucinating or did he really smile?
Robert“Get away from her!” I yelled at him, but he just took more steps towards her. I went towards her but a few more men came and surrounded us. They pointed a gun at Hailey and me.“Stand back, Robert. Now it’s my time.” he reached Hailey.She was crying badly. She was traumatized again. Again. No... This can’t happen. I can’t fail.“I’ll give you everything John, leave her, ” I said to him again but he ignored me. He forced Hailey to look at him.“That day I stopped” He smirked. “Today I want and I will do it in front of your husband.”“John!!” I yelled but he didn’t even pay any heed.“Let’s go inside.”He smirked as he went inside. His men took Hailey inside and they forced me
RobertI kissed Hailey’s forehead slightly as she smiled.“Get up now, it is already afternoon…” I smirked at her and she smiled.“Not yet.”“Okay.” I laid down beside her and sighed. “Let’s sleep again.”“No no!”“Then?” I raised my eyebrows and looked at her. She smirked and pulled me closer and joined our lips. “Let’s talk.”“Talk, huh?” I kissed her back and hovered over her. “Start then.”She blushed and looked at me. “I think that I have recovered. So, I want you to go back to manage your business.”“My business?” I raised my eyebrow and then smiled. “Your memory is still bad. It is not mine, it is yours.”&ld
JohnI was in my new place. My headquarters burnt down more than a month ago and I have still been thinking of what I should do.I have a lot of things to do. Firstly, I have to take back what rightfully belongs to me too. This is nothing else than Robert’s company. I am his twin, why should he get it all? Wasn’t the business dad’s?I ran out of my family when I was young. It was just when I came to know that they were gonna sell one of their children. I couldn’t risk getting sold too, and I was the weaker one: I would have been the first to be sold.When I ran away, I never thought I’d find anyone from my family again, until, after a few years, Robert became such a prominent figure. I met him by accident and we became friends as we reconciled our childhood.But the problem started when I silently started liking Hailey.
SummerI was so happy. I didn’t bother much and called Alex straight away.It had been almost 40 days since I last talked to him. I was so excited to hear his voice: even if it would be filled with sadness or hatred.I know that he treated me badly, but I also know the reason, so I have already forgiven him.“Summer?” His voice was full of shock but still calm.“Alex… Alex the reports came…”“And?”“It is yours… it is yours, Alex!!” I yelled in happiness.He stayed quiet for a moment before sighing, and then chuckling in happiness. “Woah…”“Are you… coming back?”he didn’t reply for a few minutes. I didn’t say anything. maybe he needed some time to think about that.