HIS 90 DAYS BRIDE - EPISODE 38

Ethan’s POV

Wondering why I’m short of words,?
staring at this lady I should probably call a ghost now was something baffling. But how?

” Everyone thought you died?” I managed to say.

” Did I?” She questioned back.

My lids became heavy all of a sudden. Trying to recall what transpired Many years ago. Ciara was just twelve.

” What if I died?” She leaned forward with a frown.
” I love the fact that everyone thinks I’m fvcking dead! It’ll be an easier way to wipe’em out of this surface. ”

She seethed with rage . I may be the angry type but, I’m still a novice compared to what I’m seeing right now.

” Why do you want Davis dead?”

” The same reason you want him dead too Ethan. That Bastard stole everything I ever wanted. Love, time, every goddamn thing. He made father despise me. He made father kill me. ”

I swallowed deep.
So much hatred emitting from her voice.

” Davis is still your younger brother. ”

There was a loud bang on my desk which shut me up completely.

” Davis will never be my brother. ”

I kept mute. Saying more would be useless.

” I ask again. Do u still want Davis out or what?”

Slowly, I nod.
I mean, I still so much want him out. He made me lose goods worth millions weeks ago. I won’t let him go Scot free because I’m still trying to recover every penny lost.

” Good. You need me. Ahd I need you. But first. There’s someone I’d love you to Meet. ”

An evil smirk stretched from the corner of her lips.

I gulped down nothing realizing the fact that whatever she wants to show me, won’t be funny at all.

****

” Seriously Betty. What do you really want?. ” Rachel roled her eyes at me.

” I want everything” I gave her a straight answer.

” No. I mean. You’re fighting two brothers. What do you really want. ”

I stopped pressing my set, facing her with all seriously.

” I want Ethan’s downfall. And I want Davis. ”

She scoffed at my response..
” Doesn’t seem like that to me. ”

” What does it seem like to you then?” I asked. Going back to what I was doing with my phone.

She took a seat beside me and started. ” Lately, you’ve been fighting two brothers. First, you made Ethan lose goods worth millions of dollars in a ship wreck. Second, you kidnap Davis wife and you’re still plotting. It seems like you want the two out of your life. ”

I stopped again. This time, my full attention on my sister.

She doesn’t get any of this yet.

” Davis is dying Rachel. ”

Her mouth parted in shock. ” That’s a lie. Why would you say such a thing?” She shot back.

I looked away with a deep sigh.
Maybe I know that because I caused it.

” Davis is dying. That’s all you need to know. I want Davis to love me back because I still love him. And aside the love, if I can have Davis before he dies, then I’m willfully the right person to inherit whatever he leaves behind. That’s the whole plan.

As for Ethan. I want him out. If not worse, dead. He destroyed me. He used me. He caused everything by making me do what I did to Davis. And most of all, he killed father. I want him to pay dearly before I finally end his life. That’s also the plan. ”

Rachel was queit for a little while.

” How come Davis is dying,?.. I never knew about that?”
She asked.

I sighed out.
Was this the perfect time to spill everything to her hearing now?..

No.
I mentally shook my head. She doesn’t need to know any of it. All that matters is my plan works and we live a comfortable life.

I sighed out. Remembering how it all began three years ago. After Ethan killed my dad, and Davis left me.

***** Flashback ******
I met a lady that faithful night as I wandered in the dark of the street. Like every other person, I had ignored her when she called. But I noticed she followed me… Every step I took, she followed. And it got me worried.

Decided to face my fears and wait for her.

” She finally waited. ”

It was dark that night. I could barely see her face,.

” What do you want?”
I snapped.

” Relax girl. ”
She walked closer. ” I want you to come with me. It’s dangerous for a girl like you to be out in the dark at this hour. ”

” I’m not coming with you.” I snapped.

I’ve come to hate people with kind gestures. I’ve come to hate everyone. Even my life. Because the world has turned their backs against me.

” Don’t be stubborn. Come with me. ” .she stretched out her hand… Her friendly aura fighting it’s way in my mind.

Just then, a car drove towards us and stopped. The light shone bright from the car, Makin me see clearly, the lady’s face.
Her face was tender. Her kind gesture matched the look on her face. And that alone did the convincing.

” Come with me. ” She said again. This time, pulling me a little closer to herself.

We got close to her car and she opened the back door for me.

I got in. Feeling a bit scared. But the smile which glued on her face kept assuring me that I’m safe.
At least, for now.

She got in through the other door and we both sat close to each other.

” Drive please. ”
It sounded both like a request and an order.

” Have you got anything to eat this night?” She asked
.I shook my head.

” I was expecting that. ” She mumbled. Bringing out a cookie from her bag.

” Have this. ”

I took it without a second thought. Heaven knows I’m devastatingly hungry as hell!. I haven’t eaten in day’s Because I’ve literally become homeless with no money to feed.

” Thank you. ”
I muttered after taking a bite .

The way I devoured the cookie showed how hungry I am.

” This cookie will do no justice. Mind if we drop by a restaurant?”

She asked.

I almost laughed. But held my myself.
.is that a question?… If I mind?.. dàmn I don’t mind.

” Let’s buy the restaurant. I’m hungry as fvck. ”

I joked. Eating the last piece.

” Done. ” .she smiled.

I looked up. What does she mean by ‘done?’

” Stop when you see a restaurant please. ” She ordered.

” Yes Boss. ”
The thick musculine voice who Happened to be the driver replied.

” I’m buying you the restaurant so you can eat to your fill . ”

I swallowed the last bite.

Now looking nervously worried.

” Who are you? ”

I couldn’t help but ask.

” I am a nobody Betty. Don’t be surprised I know your name. I’ve been watching you for weeks now. I don’t want you to feel scared or something. Just know that we are not different from each other. Rejected. Heartbroken. Lost. Name it… I am here to help you Betty. But first, you’ll help me. ”

She relaxed her back on her seat. When the car came to an abrupt stop.

” We’re here. ” .the driver notified.

I peeped out through the window.
This is a fancy restaurant.

My gazed flashed back to her.

” Let’s get down . I still haven’t gotten to know how much this place cost. ” She winked. Picking up her bag.

It only dawned on me she was serious about buying the place.

She made to get out when I suddenly stopped her.

” What are you called?.. what is your name?”

I asked.

She hesitated for a while. An uncertain look on her face. But that got replaced with a gentle smile.

” Ciara. Call me Ciara. ”

I nod.
The name Ciara, register on my mind. A name I won’t forget in a hurry.