Riley stormed out of the hospital furious, burning with hatred. She was about to get into a cab when Lionel pulled her back.
She indignantly wanked him off as she turned to him."Please listen to me first Riley," he mumbled.
"Listen to you? What is there to listen to Lionel? I should stand here and listen to the fact that your mother is Nichole? And that she killed my dad and you tried to protect her by taking away the evidence I had? Or you want me to listen to the fact that I've been dining with the devil all along?" she cried, hurt.
"No Riley, I love you. Just listen to me once."
"Love....? Huh, you lied to me, Lio. You were rather a spy for your wicked mother."
"Riley...." he shouted, stunned.
"I trusted you Lio, but you hurt me the most
"You know what Lio, I don't want to listen to any of your lies again," she added and got to the cab.Lionel looked on helplessly."Take me to Ford's street," she muttered to t
It was around 7 pm when the cab got to the Restaurant. Kate looked through the window in anxiety as the driver pulled up."Thank you," mumbled Kate as she stepped out of the car."Welcome." replied the driver and sped off.Kate glanced around for a while and trod to the entrance of the restaurant. She slowly pushed the door opened and sent her eyes searching around when she noticed Lionel sitting at the far corner with his hand on the table and head slightly bowed."Oh God," uttered Kate hastily and she dashed towards him."Lionel..?" she called hastily as she neared him and he slowly lifted his face." Are you okay? What's going on? You sounded kind of urgent." she added as she took her seat in front of him.He slowly sat upright, faking a smile on his face."You don't look too good Lionel, what's going on?""Hmm..., it's about Riley. I guess you guys have found out the truth already but trust me, it wasn't like I was try
The road to Kate's house is a lonely road with fewer cars passing on it since Dave's street is usually not a busy place.Lionel glanced thoughtfully for a while as he followed keenly after the car, thinking about what to do."What should I do?" he mumbled, looking around in the car when his eyes spotted his phone. He quickly reached for it."Let me try calling her," he muttered, searching for Riley's number."What if she doesn't pick?" a voice whispered in his mind then he suddenly paused for a while."I still have to try," he uttered, dialing Riley's number. The first call went through but she didn't pick up."Pick up Riley..., at least for this last time," he mumbled nervously as he kept calling.Riley was still lost in thoughts and pissed off why everybody is telling her what to do and what not to do and didn't hear her phone ringing."This is driving me crazy," she mumbled, slightly brushing her hand in her hair as she gl
Lionel drowsily stood at the door, weak and brutalized."Riley..." he cried as he fainted to the floor, unconscious."Lionel..." shouted Riley nervously, rushing to his side, followed by Lian.She quickly sat beside him lifting his head and gently placing him on her lap."What happened to you, Lio? Say something," exclaimed Riley as she stared down at his bloody face, startled."What's wrong with him Uncle?" she queried, tears running down her cheeks."Calm down Riley. Let me see," he answered, kneeling beside Lionel as he checked his pulse."He is still alive. Let's take him to the hospital," he uttered, gazing at Riley."No Uncle," she mumbled hastily."I don't think it's a good idea. Let's keep him here, I'll ask Kate for help," she added, searching for her phone."Are you sure?""Yes Uncle, I think he will be much safer here since we don't know what happened to him.""Okay, I will take him to your room
Riley was shuffling anxiously in the hall when the door slammed open with Kate, Loretta, and Nancy rushing in, followed by Mr. Louis."Kate..." she mumbled as she rushed towards them."Oh Riley..," muttered Kate as she hugged her."Are you okay?" she queried."Yes I am Kate.. but Lionel is not," she uttered as she drew back from the hug."Don't worry Riley, he is going to be fine. We brought the drugs and Kate was also able to convince Mr. Louis to come with us," said Loretta as she gently placed a hand on her shoulder."Okay Lore..here, follow me," she uttered hastily as she trolled to her room, followed by Kate, Loretta, Nancy, and Mr. Louis."Uncle, they are here," she muttered as she pushed the door open."That's great," he answered as he stood up from the bed."Please, come in," he added.Kate, Loretta, Nancy, Riley, and Mr. Louis strolled to the room and stood beside Lionel."Here, let me," uttered
Riley was still gazing keenly at Lionel when the door slowly cracked open with Lian walking in."Are you asleep?""No Uncle, just keeping an eye on him. I hope he gets better soon.""He will dear, Mr. Louis assured me that he is out of danger now. I believe he will be able to gain back consciousness by tomorrow.""Okay Uncle.""Don't worry too much dear. Anyway, I have to go now. Your mother will be discharged from the hospital today and checking from the time," he mumbled, looking down at his watch."It's already 3 am now.""But it's still early uncle, why not wait for the day to break?""It's alright sweetheart, I'm going to be fine. Moreover, your mother might be needing us. At least, someone has to be beside her.""Okay Uncle, take care then.""Same to you dear, you can give me a call if you need anything.""Okay.., see you later then.""See you, dear," he mumbled as he sauntered out of the r
Lionel was coming out of the washroom slightly grimacing in pain when he noticed Riley on the phone. He instantaneously slowed down his pace, listening in keenly to the conversation, wondering who it could be with the fierce expression on Riley's face."I'm going to make you pay for every pain you've caused my family, Ni..chole."Lionel on hearing this, quickly rushed to Riley despite the pains he was going through, snatching the phone from Riley's ear."What are you doing Riley?" he uttered, hanging up the call."Do you think this is the right time? What if she plans something else? Don't you think you're giving her the chance to escape once again? Argh!" he grimaced in pain, holding his ribs.Riley rushed to his end, "Are you okay?" she queried, helping him to sit on the bed."Yeah, I think."Riley noticed the blood on the bandage around his wounds jolted up, startled."Oh my God, you're bleeding," she exclaimed with her eyes fix
Kate slightly sitting upright with the aid of her friends."I'm fine." she grimaced, looking over to the streets.Riley stared down keenly at Kate with concern as they helped her up."Who were they?" queried Loretta but Riley instantly cut in, holding Kate's right hand "You're bleeding," she muttered, alarmed.Kate swiftly glanced down at her hand and shrugged, "It's nothing serious. It was due to the fall.""I think we need to take you to the infirmary to prevent any infections.""Don't worry Riley, I'm perfectly okay. It's just a fall."Riley hastily cut in, her eyes filled with concern. "I don't think so Kate, I still insist we head to the infirmary."Kate swiftly glanced at her wound and back to Riley for a while. Seeing the look on her face, she gave in. "Okay, okay, let's get going before class starts.""Yes, let's go," added Riley, leading the way with Kate, followed by Loretta and Nancy."I think we
Loretta, Nancy, and Kate rushed to the car pack."Let's go in my car," uttered Kate, rushing to the driver's side of the car. Loretta and Nancy instantly rushed to the opposite doors of the car as they waited for Kate to unlock it. "Get in," mumbled Kate, sliding into her seat. They both got in and Kate sped off after a short while."How can someone be this heartless and cunning?" queried Loretta. "I just don't get it, Lor. Nichole is a hell of a person, she doesn't even deserve to live among humans," replied Nancy. "I know right? Anyway, Loretta, is Uncle Lian's line going through?" uttered Kate. "Yes, but he hasn't answered yet." "Okay, Okay, keep trying. I believe we will get him."Shortly after Kate's reply, Lian answered the call. "Oh, he finally answered," uttered Loretta hastily to Nancy and Kate before getting back on phone. "Hello..." came Lian's voice on the phone. "Uncle Lian, this is Loretta. Are you with Auntie and Lionel?" "Uhm...no... but I left them at home n