82AidenAs soon as the car stopped in front of the building, I sighed seeing the group of body guards that stood waiting for me."An accident?" I asked still in disbelief about the news of Houston.I hoped to focus that day. I knew it won't be easy but I had to try."He will be alright." I kept telling myself.The door was opened for me and stepped out immediately, placing my hands in my pocket. "Are they here?" I asked my secretary who suddenly arrived looking a bit tensed.She nodded and we began walking to the office with guards and some shareholders following us..The meeting hall was packed with the international companies investors and we soon began to talk about the investment and collaboration.They all had smiles on their faces looking prepared."The brand of the cars, we will provide the spare parts." One of them said."And the percentage?" I asked carressing my jaw slowly."Your company, 60% our, 40% we agreed for it to work that way because we are sure that the profit w
Fiona POVMy hair was matted with sweat and moisture as I sat down beside the bed, holding a towel in my hand and wiping his forehead. My heart shattered into a million pieces as a strangled sob rose in my throat, I couldn't choke it down. This situation required my strength and patience. Though I have very little in me right now, I'll do anything for Houston. "Beep beep beep." The machine besides the bed, what was it called? I actually could not remember, but it continued to beep annoyingly. I swiped a lone tear out of my face and sniffed. He would pull through... He would pull through...Mom took my hand in hers patting it softly. I could see the streak of tears on her face as she continued to weep soundlessly. Dad wasn't taking it any better, his face was contorted with pain and his chest rose and fell heavily.The Atmosphere in the room was depressed to say the least.A nurse sauntered in with some array of equipment. She nodded to me in greeting and start to do her thing.
Aiden's POVI excused the policemen outside and went to the corridor with them. We needed to get to the root of the matter. "Please, I do not want the police to get involved in this investigation." I told him without mincing words. There was no time for that."Why? This case is very dangerous." The stern looking policeman asked.I sighed deeply not wanting to prolong any matters."I am sure you aren't deaf sir. Houston will wake up. There's no need for the police to get involved." I said sternly and walked back into the room, fixing my gaze on Fiona. Her eyes was wet and puffy from crying all through. Her nose was red and her silky hair was in a matted knot. She truly was distraught from Houston's situation. I felt miserable and honestly, I had almost forgotten how much she adored him as her brother.As our eyes met firmly, she walked towards him, staring at me with full curiousity."What was that about??" She asked, widening her eyes.I could see the same question boarding on the
Candice POVFiona's parents were out of the room, the police were also gone and I was sure that bitch had taken Aiden somewhere else all because of my presence.Staring at unconscious Houston, I strained my jaw, rubbing my face with my hands in frustration.After our meeting at the cafe that day, Houston had texted me that he was going to see Aiden and that we should meet again at a club.I reluctantly agreed to meet with him.FLASHBACKMy heart thudded loudly in my chest, constricting and expanding at a painful pace. Wringing my clammy fingers, I dare a glance at my wristwatch.This was half past twelve. He was supposed to be here by twelveHe's probably not going to come...a tiny voice whispered inside my head. I shook my head, as if wanting the voice to go away.But of course, it doesn't always listen to my command. It is always there....Planting the seed of doubt inside my head, questioning my decision and laughing mockingly at me. My eyes strayed around the bar, taking in the sc
Candice POVEND OF FLASHBACKGosh! I hated hospitals. The infuriating smell of chlorine that usually pressed on into the atmosphere was appalling. But that was the least of my reasons of hating the place. My heart was planning to burst out of the confines of my ribcage at the sight that laid in front of me. I could look away from Houston, his skin was deathly pale. The healthy pallor of his skin was long gone, replaced by a ashy tone to it. A sob rose in my throat and I caught myself before spilling. I couldn't still my heart at the sight no matter how I tried to.His plan was crazy and his current condition proved it.What if he actually died? Then everything would have been ruined.I didn't expect that I would be so affected by his condition. He wasn't supposed to affect me this much, he was supposed to affect Fiona but that bitch was with Aiden who would be probably trying to cheer her up.I was enraged, jealous and remembered the reactions and feelings I received when I walked
Aidan's POVThe car hummed softly and stopped. I hurried out of the car to help Fiona off.She stared at me solemnly and swatted my arms off slowly. She pursed her lips before heaving a sigh and finally yielded her hands to me."I'm tired." she said in an annoyed voice but her eyes spoke of amusement. "Let's go to the bedroom?" I raised my brows at her. "Hmmm mmm." She murmured under her breath but said nothing. I led her into the house and upstairs to the bedroom where she flung herself on the bed even before the light was switched was on. "Are you that tired?" I asked as I pressed the light switch."Crying sucks energy. I need to go to the bathroom. I'm filled up to my throat." She groaned."Yeah, we have Houston to thank for that." My voice was muffled and I spoke without turning back as I was already heading into the closet. As I unbuttoned my cuff, my mind roamed to the event of the day. Houston's accident remained quite a mystery. A mystery was itching well at me. I need t
Aidan povThe movie was going well, Fiona looked like she was enjoying herself but I wasn't. Candice's words were utterly bothersome and making me worried.Something was definitely off.I wasn't scared anymore for Houston's accident because regardless of his current situation, summing everything off just made it more suspicious... More unexpected... Odd.Honestly, I didn't even know how to explain how I felt about all this.Checking my wristwatch, I grimaced seeing that it was already 30 minutes to midnight. I had to leave to Candice's house fast.Standing up, I took a breath and looked Fiona who followed my movement with her wide eyes."What's going on?" She asked curiously. "You seemed lost and it's obvious that you created all this to distract me.""Its that obvious huh?" I asked forcing a smile."Aiden?" She asked looking worried, staring at me as if she could see me clearly."I have to go out for something urgent, I'll be back soon, do not worry."I noticed a small frown on her f
Fiona's POVThe confusion was pushed to the back of my mind as I continued to watch the movie. It was so unlike of Aidan to be abrupt and vague. But I did not want to doubt him, because doubting him will only lead to question that'll probably do us no good. I glanced at the table, reaching for the punch. Gosh, the hot buns has been wobbled down by someone. Someone that was not me. Hehe.I fluffed the pillows and placed it behind me, resting my back on it. The sound of my phone ringing filled the whole room and startled me out of my wits. I picked it up beside me and glanced at the screen to see who the caller was. My eyes bulged out to an impossible the degree and my jaw fell slack. My heart took on a race and begin to pound painfully in my chest. Houston?? Was that really him? For a minute I thought I was actually dreaming."Hello?" I said in a small voice. I don't want to hope, I don't want to hope."Fiona? How are you?" His voice boomed from the phone. Oh my god! Oh my god!