3. Trusting the Wrong People

Leena’s POV

“What?!” The news I heard on the phone startled me as I stood up and grabbed my handbag. I checked through the cabinet for the contract but couldn’t find it.

“I... I will be with you shortly, please bear with me and don’t ignore him.” I rushed out of the room and almost bumped into James.

“Whatsup? Why are you in a hurry?” He gave me a long look.

“I... It’s none of your business.” I brushed him aside and left through the door.

In the garage, I saw different colorful cars parked. I wondered who they were as I tried to book a ride with my phone.

Soon, I saw three sets of different women approaching our mansion. They look so hot in their sexy tight skirts.

“What are you doing here?” Absentmindedly, I questioned them.

“What does it look like, bitch? James is done with you so screw off, it’s our turn.” One of the ladies hissed.

“Do you know who…?” I hadn’t finished my statement when another shoved me aside and went away.

I gave them a long disastrous look, feeling helpless and annoyed since I couldn’t fight them.

My phone beeped, reminding me of what I was doing before the distraction.

“Why are you trying to breach the contract!” I stormed into the mansion in annoyance, slapping the file on the table.

“What is the meaning of this?” My father hissed.

“Thank goodness you are here.” My mother stepped into the living room with Jane beside her.

I exhaled deeply. “We had an agreement, didn’t we?” I raised a brow but got silence in response.

“Why are you trying to back down now? I just got a call from the hospital that my brother’s payment hasn’t been deposited. As if that’s not enough, I haven’t seen any alert for my school fees.” I explained to them rashly.

“And is this the right tone to use?” My father questioned in disgust.

“No, it’s not. But I can vividly remember the tone you used in forcing me into marrying that notorious playboy. Besides, my brother is dying. Do you expect me to stay calm?” My eyes danced left and right, staring at them in dismay.

“Ehrmm… Anita, why haven’t you sent the money across? I thought I had my secretary send it to you?” My father’s eyes shifted from me.

My adoptive mother shrugged. “That’s because we are not yet done with our business.” My mother scoffed.

“What do you mean?” I raised an anxious brow.

“We have a new deal for you.” Jane crossed her leg as she sat down.

“New deal?” I scoffed. “It seems you all are taking me for a fool.” I hissed.

“If you disagree, then we have no business with you.” My adoptive mother sighed.

“Divorce James Wellson and we will give you a check right now.” Janes spilled bluntly.

“Are you insane?” I questioned curtly, looking at them in disbelief.

Even though this union wasn’t my choice, it was a deal and I had to finish up with it and free myself. What were they trying to do?

“What did you say?” Jane asked, standing from the couch.

“I said are you insane? I should divorce him? Then, who is the next target? Who do you want me to marry this time? A blind man or a dying man?” I rambled with words in annoyance.

“I see you have developed wings?” All this time, my father didn’t say a word. I sighed, laughing at myself in mockery.

“If you don’t do your part of the deal, I will take this to court!” I threatened them seriously but rather than being afraid, they laughed at them.

“Court? Can you even afford a lawyer’s fee?” Jane smirked, with mockery lingering in her voice.

“I was so stupid to trust and believe you all. But, this is the end.” I look at them seriously. “I will never step foot here in my life and as for this marriage, it will be in my wish to end it, no one can force me to!” I said seriously and stormed out of the room.

“Leena! Leena! You brat!” They kept on yelling and calling out my name but I gave them deaf ears.

This was it. This was the last time I would trust people.

Running into the hospital where my brother was hospitalized, I met the doctor in the hallway.

“Doctor, how is my brother’s condition?” I asked impatiently and he sighed heavily.

“Mrs. Leena, I’m afraid we will have to shut down the oxygen in your brother’s room and also have him discharged from this hospital.” The doctor began and I looked at him in disbelief.

“What are you even saying?” I looked at him cryptically.

“I mean your bill is overdue. You are yet to pay for his accommodation fee or oxygen fee, what do we say about the surgery fee?” the doctor gave me a cold stare and I swallowed hard, shaking my head.

“Your brother’s life is at stake and you have to do something.” The doctor warned me.

“Please, can you just help me today? I will try my best and make sure I pay the outstanding bills, please, don’t ignore my brother’s health issue.” I begged him desperately as tears rolled from my eyes.

He shook his head. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Leena, this has already been agreed by the boards, I can’t help you.” He shoved me aside and went down the hallway.

“No. What can I do? What should I do?” I covered my mouth with my hands, staring at my brother who was sleeping through the transparent window.

“I trusted the wrong people, should I just do it?” I was still mumbling sadly when my phone started ringing. Without checking the caller, I picked up the call.

“Miss. Leena, you have three days to clear your school bills else your certificate will be confiscated till further notice.” Before I could speak, the call ran into a beep, and the tears I had been controlling rolled down from my eyes.

What should I do?