…Dave had just spoken when he saw the girl beside him holding her head like she was in pain. “Mia…” he called as he looked at her.Mia stood up suddenly, but she winced in pain the next time and fell back on the bed, still clutching her head. “Brother…” she cried.Scared, Dave held her in his arms. “What is happening?“ He asked. Even though he was sure that it was her poison acting up, he still felt scared.“It hurts…” Mia cried as tears fell from her eyes. The whole of her body hurt, and she felt like it was unbearable. “Brother… it really hurts…”Dave hurriedly pulled out his drawer and pulled out a pack of medicine. He took one and fed her, before quickly feeding her some water. “It is going to be okay,” he said.But Mia still cried. Her tears this time were visible as sweat formed on her forehead. She looked like she was in really great pain.Dave hurriedly called Kenny. This was the first time that that medicine was not working on Mia. Was it because of the injection the other d
I panicked a little. But because he had already seen through me, I nodded my head. “Yeap, she just left.“I felt stupid that I had to tell him the truth when he kept so many secrets from me. He pretended not to like Becky but he had even slept with her.I would not be so surprised if I learnt that he had told her about me sharing the bed with him. That meant that they always talked about me.Dave shook my shoulders and I looked at him in confusion. “Um… what is wrong?“ I asked.“What did she want? You look so off,” he stated, looking into my eyes. “What did she tell you?“I pursed my lips tensely. Could he see through me that easily? But I shrugged and forced a smile. “Just things between girls. You don't need to know about it…” Was he scared that Becky had told me about them?Dave seemed not to believe me. I could still see him looking in the direction that Becky had left, and it confirmed to me that there could be something he was actually hiding.I sighed and pulled him into the ho
…After unwrapping the other gifts that dad had brought, most of which belonged to me, we went to bed. Dad was tired from the trip and he had to rest.I went to my room and prepared for bed. But just at the same time, the words that Becky had said earlier resurfaced in my mind.I sighed. I did not know why they took the better of me. Wasn't it just normal for Dave to be preparing for his marriage now? Why was I feeling bad?I sighed again and carried my teddy bear to bed. I still had it with me. Even if Dave got married and stopped being there to me, I would still hug the teddy to sleep.I turned around in bed without falling asleep. I was just feeling so anxious about everything. First, I was happy because I knew that I was completely healed. Even though dad had said that I would have to undergo a check for a few months, I knew that I was going to live.Then there was the homecoming ceremony that they were going to hold for me. Even though I had been raised up in a well-off family, m
…In the morning, I wanted to keep dad company as Dave went to the company, but I received a call from Emah. She said that she had just returned from home and that she wanted us to talk.“Is everything okay?“ I asked in confusion. Emah sounded as though she was so mad at me. I could not remember having done anything wrong to her.“Just meet me at the address that I will send you. We can talk while there,” she said and hung up.I sighed. Emah had never sounded that mad at me. I felt like things were not any good, but I could not explain any of them.Since Dave had already left, I told dad about my plan and promised to come back on time. He asked a driver to drive me to my destination.Reaching the park, a place that Emah, Dave and I had often visited, I saw Emah sitting on the swing.I took in a deep breath and ran towards her. “When did you come back?“ I asked and wanted to hug her. “We missed you…”But Emah ignored me, the look on her face so cold that I shivered. I pursed my lips an
I really wanted to relax, just like he said. But how could I do it? How could I relax in such a state?“Professor… they might kill you. Just hand me over to them…” I said after trying to weigh my thoughts. I did not want anything to happen to Alex because of me.However, I cried in fear when the men shot at my window, making the glasses break into tiny pieces. They were really determined to take me away with them.I shivered more when I heard them shoot towards us. I even began making my last prayer. I knew we were going to die!However, Alex seemed determined. He held my hand and looked at me. “Don't do anything, Mia. Don't leave the car. We are going to be okay…” he said.Before I had time to react, he opened the door and jumped out, his gun in his hands. “Professor!“ I shouted, but he was already out.In the next few minutes, all I could hear were the sounds of gunshots. I shut my eyes tight as I lay on the seat, trembling continuously.However, I sat up with a start when the door
I looked at Dave in shock. Why would he hate that? Dan was not just any other man. Was something wrong with him?I held his hand and pushed him away. “I am tired brother,” I said. “I want to go home…” I did not think I wanted to discuss this with him.Dave creased his brows. “ Mia… there is actually something that I want to tell you…” he began speaking. His expression was so serious that it made me alarmed.But just at the same time, Dad called me. I looked at the phone and froze. But Dave nodded, asking me to pick it up.“Dad…”But dad's anxious voice could be heard from the other side. “Sweetheart… where are you? Are you okay?“ He asked.I sighed. “Dad… I am with Brother. We are fine. We shall be home soon,” I said and hung up. I knew that he must have heard something about the attack.Dave started the engine again, but I remembered that there was something he wanted to say earlier. “Brother, you said there was something you wanted to tell me?““Forget it,” Dave said as he looked ah
I gasped again as I felt the cold water all over me. I drank a mouthful of water, and groaned again.“Becky… Save me!“ I cried out, hoping that she would help me out. My fear of water was something that I had tried hiding from everyone.Ever since that day when I was six years old and Denny tried to drown me in the swimming pool, I had never tried swimming again. I was always so scared of water.But to my shock, I heard her chuckling. “That serves you right, Mia. Did you think you could fool me? Once you are dead, Dave can only see me…” she said.I managed to catch a glimpse of her as she tried to walk away. And my fear increased. “Becky, please…” I called. It was already getting difficult for me to breathe.I knew that if no one came to save me earlier, I was going to be dead. Nooo! I didn't want to die of water just after being treated for the poison. Why was my life so unlucky?“Die in peace, Mia. No one is here to save you,” Becky said and disappeared. I tried to struggle, knowing
The moment Becky saw Zack, tears fell from her eyes. She hurriedly held his arm. “Uncle, it is all my fault. I did not know that Mia did not know how to swim. I did not do it intentionally…” she cried.Zack looked at her with pursed lips. He was still feeling angry that his daughter's life had been put in that state.Mia was just an innocent and calm girl who liked peace of mind. Why did anyone try to harm her?“Zack, this matter is between the children… I don't think it was intentional. Why don't we talk about it?“ Adam asked, looking apologetic.But Zack still pursed his lips. “Becky, uncle is not blaming you. But… can you tell me everything that happened? What was Mia doing at the pool? I just want to know so that I can handle it…“Even though he had just learnt that Mia did not know how to swim, he did not think that her almost drowning was a coincidence. But maybe he could listen to Becky to understand better, right?Becky nodded, trying to wipe away her tears. “She said she want