Chapter 5

Ella’s POV

“Master, we’ve found who tried to kill Miss Ella,” John announced, and I saw Jordan’s face fuel with anger. I had never seen this look on him. He looked like he could kill anyone right now. “Ok, give me a minute, I’ll be with you.” Jordan replied and with that, John left the room.

I had to at least know who wanted me dead. Although I had an idea but I hope it wasn’t the Baxter family. I know they wanted me dead for the trouble I caused them. I really hope it wasn’t them.

“Ella, I know you have all rights to know, but please, can you let me handle this for now? Immediately, I’m sure of the suspect. I’ll inform you right away and you can decide what ever you want me to do with the person and it’ll be done in an instant. I promise you.” Jordan said to me in a very soft tone. He was a gentle guy and a rough one as well when need be. But right now, he was the sweetest person ever. I nodded my head, giving permission to go ahead and with that he left the room instructing the other servants to look after me and the guards, not to leave the door at any moment.

It’s been hours now since Jordan left, and he isn’t back. I thought to myself as I struggled to stand on my feet. Maya came rushing in. “Girl, we’re in trouble. I didn’t want to tell you this, but the Baxter brothers have been messaging me since you were at the hospital. They tried getting to you, but I switched off your cell phone. They said if we don’t comply with what they want, they know about your precious Mr Jordan and they’ll get to him and they’ll harm him.” Maya said, pacing as she gave me the news.

No, they can’t do this. They can’t involve Jordan. He has nothing to do with my stupid mess. How was I going to do this? I’m doomed. “How much did they want this time, Maya?” I asked, expecting the worst. “Two million dollars, girl. Where are we going to get that type of money from?” Maya explained, and it didn’t shock me. The Baxter brothers were as easy as a bedtime story to read, so I expected this enormous amount. But how would I raise something like this when I hadn’t even sent money to Madam Evelyn back home for her treatment? I hadn’t repaid Jordan for all his help and now they want money too.

“Should we just explain the situation to Jordan? I’m pretty sure he’ll understand and he has the resources to make these guys disappear in an instant,” Maya suggested, taking me away from my thoughts. “Of course, no we can’t do that and Jordan can never know about this Maya, it’s between you, and I only please,” I replied pleading and making Maya promise me because I know her sometimes she doesn’t think. “From now on I’ll handle their threats don’t worry about it,” I assured her.

The afternoon passed by with I and Maya thinking of various solutions and Jordan wasn’t back at this point. I shouldn’t be worried. He's a grown ass rich man who can handle any situation. Plus, I’m not his wife or girlfriend, I’m just a girl he had a one-night stand with. I shouldn’t be doing wife duties. But I couldn’t help myself. I didn’t have Jordan’s number yet, so I couldn’t reach him. I asked Maya to help me go outside,and she did understanding, my worries, she didn’t protest.

We were standing at the door to the room where Jordan had brought me to and two enormous men stood guarding the doors. If anyone would know where Jordan was or how to contact him at this moment, will be them. “Hi guys, do you know where Jordan is or how I can get to him” I succeeded getting their attention. One of them whispered in the ears of the other before responding to me. “Sorry Miss Isabella, we have no clue. But if you want his phone number, we could give it to you.” The big guy said. He looked like he was lying, but I couldn’t argue with them right now. I just wanted to know Jordan is safe.

I got back into the room I hadn’t noticed how beautiful it looked till now. Sat on the bed and tried calling Jordan and it kept going to voicemail. I had been calling him for minutes now, but he wasn’t responding and it was almost midnight at this point. I eventually got tired. Left him a message saying he should take care of himself and that I was worried about him. I could feel my eyelids closing and body getting tired, probably from all the medication I’ve been taking.

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I opened my eyes and saw a shadow in the dark, seated on the sofa by the bed. “Hey baby girl, why are you awake? Do you need anything?” It was Jordan. He was back, but he didn’t look the same to me. He moved closer and I could see his face clearly. There were bruises everywhere.

My heart was pounding really fast at this point. I grabbed his face in my hands and didn’t even realize when tears began forming in my eyes. “How did you get this, Jordan? Who hurt you?” I asked, sobbing. Not even caring he was my boss at this point. I didn’t want to see the man that made my heart skip a beat in pain. “I’m fine, baby girl. Don't cry, come on I’m okay, it’s nothing serious. Just got into a minor accident, that’s all don’t bother,” He, said placing his hands on mine.

I knew this wasn’t nothing. The Baxter brothers must have gotten to him already. Should I just tell him about my past right now? Will he understand me? Besides, what do I have to lose? I’m just a worker for his mum, the least he could do is kick me out, but he’ll be save. That's more important.

“Jordan, I have something to tell you.” I said. “Me first,” he said to me, smiling. I let him talk. I’ll just tell him later. Maybe what he has to say was more important. “We found the person who tried to murder you, baby girl,” he continued, letting out a little chuckle. “It’s Fiona, and she’ll pay.” His last words left me completely shocked.