Semua Bab Valentine's Vows; Love, Lies And A Fake Engagement : Bab 101 - Bab 110

NOLAN'S POV "Look what we have here," I muttered as I lifted the lid of the box. Inside the box were different photographs, an SD card, and a phone, one that seemed oddly familiar.Though I couldn't remember where and when I had seen that phone, I was sure I had seen it somewhere.My breath hitched the moment I picked one of the photographs and flipped it over. In the picture, Mirabelle stood on a rooftop, and standing next to her, was Josh, looking so furious with a gun in his hand. Mirabelle was wearing the exact same dress she had on the day she died."It was him all along? What the hell?"A strange chill ran down my spine. The rumours surrounding Mirabelle's death had always been unclear to me. I didn't know her that much, but at least, I knew she was the rude, sassy and loud type, one that would never commit suicide. And if Josh was up there with her, why did the media not carry it? Why was the photo hidden away? Why did the theory not arise?"Wait!" Someone must have seen him

RUBBY'S POV I furrowed my brow when I got a notification from an unknown number; I had just gotten home and needed to rest, so I was literally pissed when my phone buzzed."Hi, it's been a minute, It's funny how people forget those who helped them in need. It's Josh please take my call.""What audacity!" I muttered and went ahead to put off my clothes. Just as the message read, my phone started ringing."Really? He's daft?""Rubby," he said from the other end."You've got guts, Josh, lots of them.""You've not given me a chance to explain, just like before, you always judge me before hearing from me. Please at least hear what I have to say," he pleaded. "Josh there is absolutely nothing you have to say. To clear you up, I have nothing to say to you either. Do not call me again; it's a warning.""Wait, wait," he called out hurriedly, preventing me from dropping the call."All this because of Alexander? All this because of someone who has been feeding you with lies? You think of him a

RUBBY'S POV I swallowed hard, before taking those quiet, heartbreaking steps to the doctor's office.The moment I stepped in, I was greeted by Mom's red, puffed eyes. "Why didn't you tell me?" Her voice broke. "When will you learn to not handle things on your own? Rubby....""Mom, I'm sorry," I interrupted, "I didn't handle it on my own, Alex was there, so...""Has Alex taken my place? Is he not my husband?" She was clearly hurt.What made it even worse was that if the reverse had been the case, I would have told my dad; I don't know why, but I felt more at peace telling stuff like this to my dad than to my mom. Maybe it's because I think she's fragile or because girls love their dad more."Hey," I greeted the doctor, nodding my head slightly.I dragged the empty seat close to Mom and sat down, facing the doctor squarely."Did you come with somebody?" He asked, looking past me, as though he was expecting someone else at the door.I know he was referring to Alex's driver. "No, he did

RUBBY'S POV I swallowed hard and nodded my head slowly."Could you wait in the car? I will be with you shortly; I want to have a word with the doctor." "Alright," he said and walked away.I made sure he had left before heading back to Dad's room."What happened?" My mom asked. Immediately, I stepped in."Nolan was right, someone had tried to kill him. Undoubtedly, it's him; he tried to kill the mannequin in the room; he didn't know Dad had been moved."Mom's hand flew to her mouth, as she tried to muffle the sound of her screams."Hey, shush," I placed my finger on my lips. "Nolan was right after all? What's going on, was there any other thing you heard?""Mom, I'm also asking the same question; I don't have answers."The door opened and the doctor walked in. "Thank you so much, sir; I don't think he would come back.""I don't think so, too; even if he does, the place is tight now; he might come back without disguise, but I want you all to always be on alert. Make sure he drives yo

RUBBY'S POV Daddy, how are you doing?" My heart felt as though it was floating and sinking inside water at the same time, I just didn't know how to feel."Sweetheart," his voice was weak, though steady."I just wanted to be sure you are okay, it's past your visiting time."Tears burned my eyes. "I'm fine dad, it's just a hangover. How are you feeling?""I'm strong darling," he said with a chuckle. "Really strong.""Thank goodness," A wave of relief washed over me, I had never been so grateful my entire life."Rubby," Mom's rough voice rang out. Here she goes again."The stuff?" I knew what she meant, and I couldn't afford to talk about it in Josh's presence.It was about Alex's driver."Yes, Mom, sure." With that, she hung up."I will drive you to the hospital if you want," Josh offered."No, you've done a lot already; I would prefer you drive me home. I need a change of clothes, for my mom too. After which I would prepare lunch, so don't worry, I can sort it out.""If you insist,"