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The Red Wedding Chapter 11
RYDER'S POINT OF VIEWTwo days later...Lying in that hospital bed was a soul that had been woven into my own for as long as I could recall. Mirabel hadn't opened her eyes for the past two days. I was starting to fear something was wrong. The doctor had explained it was normal and that she would soon wake up.Annalise and I finally had some time to discuss, since I met her at a wrong time. She explained she had returned to Ordene because she felt restless. She said a part of her wasn't comfortable that she was away. Her father seemed to be becoming depressed with each passing day. She had come to help me find her sister's murderer. Another reason was because she had acquired a company in Ordene and was here to see how they were doing."So how far have you come?" Anna asked me. We were in Mirabel's hospital room, monitoring her. There were men outside, too."There's nothing much yet." I told her, "But I had refused a message. The attacker said there was more to come and one of it is the
The Red Wedding Chapter 12
ELENA'S POINT OF VIEWAfter eating, I got dressed up for work. Even though my mental state was a little unstable, I couldn't miss a day or I would get fired. My team manager, Miss Miller, was a very temperamental person, and I didn't want to get on her nasty side. I was an intern, or should I say, office servant. Calling someone an intern was an acceptable way of saying servant because here, I ran more errands than actual work. It was all about being an ass kisser. Kiss ass or lose your job.As soon as I walked in, I was hit with the smell of cologne. The room was painted a soft off-white color from top to bottom, with a simple floral design border all the way around. The ceiling of the room was the same color as the walls and vinyl flooring below.Next to the door, there was a coat rack that held two coats at the moment. There were potted plants located in strategic places around the room.Although most of the room was organized, the desks were quite unkempt. Papers that the other em
The Red Wedding Chapter 13
ELENA'S POINT OF VIEWWhen I returned to the office, Miss Miller was pacing up and down and making the other workers uncomfortable. She rushed to me when she set her eyes on me."What did he talk to you about? Tell me now." She demanded, daring me to tell a lie.I decided to tell the truth. "He asked me if you're making me uncomfortable."A small gasp escaped her lips, and she furrowed her eyebrows. "What? Why would he ask you such a question? What is your relationship with the CEO?""We go way back." I answered, hoping I wouldn't give something away.Truth be told, I did not know who Ryder was before the accident. I didn't bother to know, but here I was, claiming to know him like he was someone I met in college or high school, even.She swallowed, fear obviously filling her. "So, what did you tell him about me?""The truth." I walked away from her, a new feeling of boldness washing over me because I knew all too well that Miss Miller would not dare misbehave with me. In a way, I held
The Red Wedding Chapter 14
ELENA'S POINT OF VIEWKing Ryder had yet to call me and it had been two days since then. I don't know why, but a part of me had thought he would call to say thank you after my conversation with his little sister. I guess that wouldn't be happening anytime soon or forever."Mind telling me what's bothering you?" Pablo leaned forward from across the bar. "You've been staring at your glass for quite some time."I swirled the drink in my glass. "I don't really know."He nodded his head. "Is it Alistair? Has he contacted you in any way?""Yes." I said. "I received a mail the other day and in it were pictures we had taken back in New Jersey.""And?" He gestured for me to continue."My best friend saw it."Pablo gasped and blinked severally. "The photographer girl saw them? You must be in trouble now." He shook his head, looking at me with pity. "Does she hate you and never wants to see your face?""Fortunately, I was able to lie to her. I told her the woman in the picture was Andrea and she
The Red Wedding Chapter 15
ELENA'S POINT OF VIEWMy best friend was sprawled out on the floor in front of my apartment, sleeping. Had she slept here last night?"Quinn?" I prodded her awake. "Get up."She stirred in her sleep and mumbled a string of curses before going silent. This woman."Fire!" I suddenly screamed and she jolted awake, looking around with fear-filled eyes. When her eyes landed on me, she visibly relaxed."You finally decided to come home." She sat up. "Where were you last night? I came out because you said you were on your way to my place. What happened?"I smiled sheepishly. "You know how it is when I get drunk." I put in my passcode and went in. She followed behind me. "I might have been somewhere far away from your house when I made the call.""Whatever. Go shower, you stink. I'll make you coffee." She made a beeline for the kitchen."No need." I said. "I've had breakfast."She turned around with a raised brow, a hand to her waist. "You've had breakfast?""Yes." I answered, heading for my
The Red Wedding Chapter 16
THEO'S POINT OF VIEWWhen Elena showed up at the door, to say I was surprised was an understatement. Who invited her to the palace? She was wearing a green shirt, black trouser and white sneakers. Her hair was in a ponytail. If she was some other person, I would say she was beautiful or even try to flirt. I couldn't dare do that with her. I did not trust her."How can I help you?" I asked, blocking the entrance with my body."Hello to you too." Her tone was sarcastic. "Where's your boss?" She asked, crossing her arms over her chest. It was clear she didn't really like me. The feeling was mutual."You meant your boss, right?" I eyed her from head to foot. "And he's not home.""Who's not home?"All the color in my face must have drained because the witch had a triumphant smile on her face when she saw Ryder amber towards us. I moved out of the way so he could see the annoying woman."Good afternoon, Sir." She greeted, still smiling. I wanted to wipe that smile off her lips."Good aftern
The Red Wedding Chapter 17
ELENA'S POINT OF VIEWTruth be told, it wasn't much fun to talk about Andre. I missed him a lot and at the same time; I didn't want to see him. I didn't want him to see how much of a disgrace I was. A family shame and an embarrassment to the Garner family. So, when Mirabel asked if I had a brother, I told the truth. I wanted to say I have a brother. To say I had a family. Even though he was thousands of miles away from me, he was still my family.We had lunch in silence; a comfortable one. It was hard to talk about Andre to them, but it made me feel better. It was a reminder that I had a reason to fight Alistair. If I could somehow get rid of that monster, then my life would be smooth sailing. It would be easy to try to get in contact with my brother.My phone vibrated on the table, pulling me out of my thoughts. I had a text message. Ryder and Mirabel paid no attention to me as I picked up the phone and read the text. They also didn't pay any attention when my breath seized and when m
The Red Wedding Chapter 18
ELENA'S POINT OF VIEWI shut the car door and made my way to the club entrance. There was a bright Neon sign that had J&K written boldly on it. Two armed men stood guard, keeping unwanted people from going in. I just prayed they wouldn't shoot me on the spot. They were terrifying."Hey, miss." One of the men called for me as I got closer. "Are you coming in or what?"I clutched my bag tightly and walked up to them. "I am. Where's the basement?"The two men looked at each other before one spoke. "Basement?" He asked."Yes." I confirmed. "Where is it?""What's your name?" The bulkier of the two questioned."Elena Greene.""Took you time to get here." He whipped around and went into the club, gesturing for me to follow behind him.Surprisingly, the nightclub was completely empty. The man stopped to point at a door in the furthest corner of the room."Go in there." He faced me. "And for your sake, I hope you didn't come with the police or anything that could tick him off."With that, he w
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