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Hearing the ringing of the phone, Sherry who was about to doze off on the couch was startled awake. Wiping away the thin layer of sweat on her forehead, she looked at the telephone on her walking table.
She stood up from the couch in a swift motion and went to grab the telephone.
“Dr. Sherry speaking.” She picked up the phone and responded to the call in a calm tone.
It was calm to the extent of sending chills down the spine of the staff lady who was on the other side of the phone.
“Umm, so-rry for disturbing your rest Dr. Sherry.” The staff stuttered a little and shot a piercing glance at Levian who despite seeing it just acted innocent and harmless.
The staff lady: “…..” This is all clearly for you!!
“Yes, I am listening.” Sherry answered back when no one spoke from the other side.
“Huh..Ohh.” She exclaimed and turned her attention to the cal
“Please come in.” Sherry put on her mask and doctor apron as soon as she heard the knock on her door. She stood up from the chair she was sitting on and went to the patient counseling desk to wait on the patient.She never usually took patients in her row office until they were extremely VIP patients or extremely injured patients who needed her help as soon as possible.“But who could it be?” She was also curious about this sudden patient. But honestly speaking, she was really thankful for this new patient who came as her saving grace.She did not want to go home today since her uncle and aunt were waiting there for her. As for her own apartment, she did not want to go there as well since she did not want to be alone today.Staying in the hospital was her only escape route at the moment but it could never be her permanent solution. She had to think and act fast before she was harmed by her fiancé in other ways.
Chris finally snapped back to reality after he had reached the lobby of the hospital from the parking lot. Taking one last look at his hand which held the business card of Levian Smith, he gulped down the saliva that had been stuck on his throat all this time. He put the card inside his wallet with great care as if it was a big treasure. ‘I will need to pay visit to sir Levian and his wife with fruits and flowers,’ he smiled uncannily as he planned to make a good impression of himself on Levian Smith, the only guy who was powerful enough to help him if he really did mess up things. ‘If things do not go well with Sherry, I can….hehehe,’ “Excuse me sir,” a voice called out to him, drawing away his attention from his beautiful dream to the dull reality. His body shivered a little when a hand tapped on his shoulder out of nowhere. He quickly turned around and saw an old lady with a mop looking at him. ‘It’s the janitor lady,’ he fr
“Wait, I forgot something,” Sherry said as she stopped walking. Both Levian and Roy looked at the doctor in surprise.“Is something the matter?” Roy asked real quickly.“Noo no, umm…I need to sign the record real quick,” she explained herself politely to both the strangers who had become not so stranger after talking with them for a bit.“Sure, you can take your time,” Levian said as she opened his arm. He wanted her to fell that she was not being forced or compelled to comply with him. She was she and her choices and life came before anything.“We will be waiting in the parking lot,” he said with a smile as he gestured towards Roy to start walking.“Miss, we will see you later,” he said while giving her a courtesy bow.Sherry nodded her head at both of them and swiftly turned around. She sprinted towards the lobby where the records were kept. Although she h
“Thank you for waiting,” a tired voice called out to the two men who were talking in the parking lot.“Mr. Smith,” Sherry forced a smile as she gazed at Levian who was standing as he waited for her. She looked at Roy and also managed to smile at him with a slight bow.Levian said nothing as he moved his gaze all over her face as if searching for something. Seeing that she was fine, he finally exhaled out a sigh of relief. He had been worried sick about her going back there on her own.He had seen Chris, that hateful man loitering around the reception area from the corner of his eyes when they were returning from her office. He would have loved to stop her from going but he did not want to interfere in her own personal matters.It was hot in the parking lot even though it was already evening. Sherry lifted up all the loose strands of her hair from around her neck and twisted them around her bun which was already getting messy.
Chapter 29“Aunty! I am back,” Sherry called out cheerfully as she pushed open the door of the house. The day had been tiring and now, she was craving the warm soup made by the old aunt. Thinking about the taste of the spices in the soup made her heart warm from within.Despite the unease she was feeling inside her heart, she held onto the small thread of hope and warmth.‘Why are all the lights off? I think uncle and aunt are not back yet,’ she thought as she took out her phone. Turning on the flashlight she made her way to the switch wall to turn on the lights.Click!The switch produced clicking sound which was accompanied by the bright light as the bulbs and tube lights glowed. Looking around she saw that everything looked the same as she had left behind. There was not even small change in the appearance of the room. Just as she was about to walk, her feet hit something on the floor. Curious, she looked down.
Chapter 30What are you going to do now?! Inconsiderate boss!!’ Roy panicked in his heart seeing that his boss was once again advancing to invade the private space of the lady. Of course, he did not have the guts to say that to his face. He still valued his life and his job.Levian stopped a few steps away from Sherry, whose back was turned to him. She was neither crying nor she was showing any sign of anguish and pain. Seeing her sit there motionless like that made Levian feel bitter in his heart.“Stand up-”“I know.”A hoarse voice finally spoke up. It was Sherry who still was bowing down her head. She was looking down at the face on her lap but the expression on her eyes was hidden away by the shadow of her disheveled hair.“I know she is dead, and I also know that I would catch cold if I keep on staying here,” Sherry said without much emotion. The fact that her voice was absolutely normal was th
Chapter 31“We will contact you soon,” a man in medical gear said as he looked at Levian and Sherry. He shook his hand with Levian before e he too mounted the ambulance. After closing the door, he and the ambulance went away.“What are you going to do now?” Levian asked Sherry as they watched the ambulance take away the dead body. They stood at the entrance of the mansion without speaking. The silence continued until the ambulance had disappeared completely from their sight.The wind whistled past them- Sherry shivered a bit as she was just in a thin sweatshirt. Before she could react, she felt arms around her while warmth from a fabric surrounded her.Levian had taken off his coat and draped it around her shoulders. It was not much, but it was more than enough to block the wind. As for the previous question he asked her, he was not bothered by not getting answer from her.No matter what she decided to do, he was going to su
Chapter 32Knock KnockThere was a silent knock on the door. It pulled both Levian and Sherry back to reality. Levian raised his head to look at the door. Was it Roy? Sherry too looked at Levian in questioning gaze.“Enter.”Upon getting the confirmation from his voice, the door opened with a creaking sound. Both of them immediately recognized the silhouette that stood in the door.“Roy,” Both Levian and Sherry shouted out in unison when they saw him. When he had left, he looked perfectly normal. But now, there was something wrong about him.That red liquid on his forehead…was that blood? Sherry turned ghastly pale upon seeing the man stumble inside the room.“What’s wrong? Why are you injured?” Sherry asked in horror as he helped him inside the room. She beat Levian to it. Before he even had chance to help the guy in, Sherry had reacted to the man almost immediately.“Hah,