A solution

The drive to Eric’s house was awkward, their last conversation had ended and no one said a word to each other.

The girls had a lot on their mind, but they couldn’t say it out because of the presence of Eric and his driver whom were at the front seats.

Rebecca was still feeling dizzy, she just couldn’t wait to get home so she would sleep. She had been so stressed lately, and she wished she could go back to when things were just between her, her friends and Eric. She didn’t know why Axel had to return, because ever since he came back, she had lost her peace.

They arrived home in no time and after having dinner, she went straight to her room and slept off. While Whitney and Ella were taken to the guest room.

She slept well that night and when she woke up, it was already morning and Eric wasn’t in the room.

She stood from the bed and went to check the bathroom, but he wasn’t there.

“Where did he go to so early?” She muttered, going to take her phone from the bedside table.

The door opened and he walked into the room, already dressed up. He was holding a covered tray and she could tell it was breakfast.

“You’re such a spoiler.” He groaned.

She laughed heartily, knowing fully well what he meant by that. He badly wanted to give her breakfast in bed, but she was already awake and up.

He kept the food on the bed and approached her.

“Good morning baby.” He greeted, accompanied with a soft peck on the lips.

“Did you sleep well?” She asked.

“Yeah. Hope you feel better now?”

“Yes, I do.” She really felt better. The effect of the drugs had worn off and she felt energetic.

Eric kept talking to her, but her gaze was fixed on the rose on the bedside table. He had asked her about it, and she told him Ella sent it to her as a gift.

She snapped out of her thoughts and looked at him. “You’re dressed up so early.” She said, scanning his outfit which proved he had work that morning, because he was dressed corporately.

“Yes, darling. I’m choked up with work for the whole week.” He replied, going to uncover the tray.

Rebecca licked her lips as her eyes landed on the sumptuous tacos and golden color hot chocolate.

“I guess I’ll be alone then.” She muttered, moving towards the bed to sit.

“I’m sorry, baby. I know I ought to be by your side always, especially as it’s a new phase of our life… But I promise, we’ll go on a vacation to any country of your choice after this.” He made her a promise.

Rebecca flashed him a smile. Her mouth was filled with tacos so she couldn’t reply.

“Your friends are still around, they’ll keep you company.”

She nodded in reply.

“Now I regret bringing you this food.” He joked and she laughed out.

She stood from the bed and wrapped her hands around his neck. “Take care, okay?”

“I will.” He assured and aimed for her lips.

The kiss lasted for some seconds and Rebecca slightly pushed him away. “No, no, no. You have to go to work.” She said.

Eric chuckled, he understood what she meant by that and he was glad she did push him away, otherwise he would have taken it to the next level and forget about work.

“Bye.” He gave her a quick peck on the cheek and walked out of the room.

As soon as he left, she took a deep breath and sat on the bed. Her eyes moved to the food and she looked away, she had no appetite that morning, but because she wanted to make him feel good, she ate from it.

She moved to the other side of the bed and laid on it, thinking about how to handle her current situation.

*******

Wendy (Rebecca’s assistant) walked beside Eric immediately he came out of the room.

“I tried all I could to stop her from leaving but still she insisted on leaving the house.” She reported, as she tried to keep pace with him.

”Rebecca can be secretive about her whereabouts, even when it is nothing to be secretive about. You’ll get used to it, okay?“ Eric assured.

She nodded understandingly. “I hope so.”

Eric patted her shoulder and then walked into the car that was already opened for him.

She watched as the car drove out of the compound and she turned to head back into the house, only to find Whitney standing there.

“Hi, good morning.” She cooed.

“Where’s Rebecca’s room?” Whitney asked.

Though Wendy found it offensive that her morning greeting was ignored, she let it slide. “Come with me.”

She walked inside and Whitney followed immediately. As soon as she got to the room, she excused herself and left.

Whitney entered the room and met Rebecca on the bed, her face directly at her direction, revealing the fact that she wasn’t asleep.

”Go away.“ Rebecca muttered.

Whitney ignored, she walked closer to her. “I have something important to tell you.”

Rebecca turned to the other side, “I don’t want to hear. I just want to be alone.“

Whitney sighed. She knew Rebecca had all the right to be angry, but not now that she needed her the most. “Even if my life is at stake?”

Those words made Rebecca turn immediately. “This is a joke, right?”

“I wish.”

A smile almost crept on her face when she saw Rebecca sat upright on the bed attentively , but she quickly concealed it. It felt good to know she still cared.

“So tell me, are you in any danger?” Rebecca asked.

“Yes.”

”How?”

She was hesitant, she didn’t know if it will sit well with Rebecca, but she decided to say it anyways. “Axel.”

She held her breath, awaiting Rebecca’s reaction but Rebecca didn’t say a word. She had a ‘Continue’ look on her face.

“He wanted to know what you did to Mrs Olivia, but I didn’t tell him. It’s your own secret, I don’t want to be the one to disclose it… He then threatened me, if I don’t tell him before the end of today, he’s going to kill me.”

Rebecca’s mouth went agape immediately, unable to believe what she just heard. “Axel threatened to kill you?” She asked to be sure she heard well.

Whitney nodded. “Yes… I’m really scared, I couldn’t sleep last night.”

She waited for a reply, but Rebecca didn’t say a word, she was probably too shocked to.

She began having second thoughts. Did she do the right thing telling Rebecca about it? Or was she risking her life?

She had promised Axel she would send it as a text message, but last night, she had typed the whole thing and ended up deleting it even before she could send it to him.

A secret should be kept, no matter what. Whatever happened that day, wasn’t in her place to tell, Rebecca owed it to Axel.

“I can’t believe he is the same person I used to know.” Rebecca muttered.

She couldn’t erase the memories of the sweet boy she used to know. He was doting, handsome, although still handsome now, even more than before. He was innocent, wouldn’t even kill an insect except it attacked first. She couldn’t believe that same Axel was now a murderer.

“What changed him?” She thought out.

Even tho she had hatred for him and wanted to see him in pains, she just couldn’t help but to pry into his past. She badly wanted to know what made him this way. She wanted to know what he spent his life doing all those while.

“What should we do now?” Whitney asked, hoping Rebecca had a solution already.

Rebecca didn’t immediately reply. Her gaze moved to the flowers on the bedside table and she just couldn’t stop thinking about how he suddenly appeared into her life and turned into a sweet guy.

What was his plans? Did he plan on making her fall for him again and then hurt her, just like he did in the past? Or did he realize his mistake?

As she thought about those things, she flash back to the scene in his room years ago.

“I wouldn't be talking to you if it wasn't for my sister. You are just a less privileged kid my parents are helping. Don't think I'll fall for someone like you."

Those words reopened her broken heart and it took a lot for her not to break down in tears. Her fists clenched and her face surged with anger and distain.

She settled for a decision, one which would benefit her and her friends, one which would completely wipe away her past and heal her heart.

She looked at Whitney with teary eyes, “We call the cops.”