MRS RÓDRÍGUÉZ - EPISODE 56

Alex moved round the house with a lighted lamp in her hand. There was an old rag on a wooden chair, she took it and cut it to bits.

She tied a part round her bruised ankle and heated it with the lamp. She dusted a part of the ground and laid on it.
For tomorrow, she’ll begin what Antonio started.

She shut her eyes for sleep.

***

Mr Wells gave out a slight cough.
“Okay then, you can stop the search for now officer. Wherever she is , I think she doesn’t want to be found”

He spoke through his phone before he hunged up.

These past days hasn’t been an easy search. One could wonder if Alex suddenly disappeared from the face of the Earth. Or was she no longer in The States?

Mr Wells has done everything within his power to help find his daughter, all to no avail.

What if she doesn’t want to be found wherever she is?
Her choice of leaving home could be understood by her father. She tried to run away from the troubles she has brought upon herself. How she got played by a client and accidentally lost the company’s finance which thankfully was restored back after his return because it was all a planned sh•t.

Lexie told him already how Alex had reacted when she knew the company had some debt issues with Lucave Bank. Maybe that must have pushed her nuts. The only idea running through her head now would be nothing.

She thinks there’s nothing left back in the States for her and she decided to run away.

‘ did she even think about how i’d react if I got to know about the loss?’
Mr Wells contemplated.

Maybe she did think about it and really didn’t give a hoot.
Maybe she cared about just herself and nothing more.

Well, he has resigned to fate.
If running away is what Alex chose for herself, then so be it. Whenever she’s ready she’ll come back on where own will. Cause right now, she doesn’t want to be found.

**

Next Morning. ***

After a tired long night ride, The chaffeur suddenly found the boundaries of Scotland. He was happy, cause this would probably be the end of this long journey.

He had no idea what had happened to Alex,. To him, it was still locked and he’s got the keys with him.

He hummed excitedly to himself as he triggered the horses to move faster.
He can’t wait to go back home after dropping this lady.

The journey is one , very hard.

**

He rode towards the boundaries and halted his horses.
He alighted from his seat at the front and dragged his tired feets to the back of the carriage.

It was very early in the morning for the dew hasn’t come out.
He placed the key and that was when he noticed it was already unlocked.

His brows furrowed in confusion. He slid the door open and found no one inside. Just some property of the lady.

What happened?

He saw the lady get into the carriage. He was also there when the door was locked and the keys handed over to him. He was there.

What happened? She escaped?

When? How?.

He made sure to follow the prince orders by not sleeping. The prince sternly warned him never to fall asleep or stop moving the carriage till he gets to the boundary. Despite the fear of robbers, he couldn’t desobey his Highness. He kept the carriage moving and deprived himself some sleep.

What went wrong?… How did she let herself out?

He found sweat trickling down his head that cold morning. He could barely see the environment cause it wasn’t fully dawn.

He felt too tired to even think.

Quickly, he hopped back on the carriage and reversed the horses.

***

The chaffeur rode back to the palace and arrived safely by evening.
Coming back didn’t take as long as going. He made sure to use some shortcuts and it helped him save time.

He arrived back at the palace with an empty carriage. Neither Alex nor her things were inside, giving the impression that he has seen her off.

Well, he did dump her things at the bush path on his way back. He couldn’t risk it. If the prince found out about Alex’s escape, He wonder what he’d do to him . The weight of the punishment might be too unbearable. What if he relieved him of his Job? How would he feed his family,?.

He wouldn’t want to misplace this opportunity because of some lady. Perhaps, the lady might be dead as at now. Who would survive in such cold?.. the robber’s?
She’s just a lady from another country who doesn’t know the ways of Scotland.

There’s no guarantee that she’s still alive.

** Evening**

Prince Antonio felt a slight movement on his hand.
He slowly opened his eyes and met Audrielle’s tired gaze at him. His hands were on hers and he really didn’t know when he fell asleep while sitting beside her.

“Wh,what happened?..” her voice broke the silence.

She just talked! He stared in suprise at her. He didn’t know the feeling he felt within him.
He was so overwhelmed with it.

The princess was finally awake. She’s finally awake!

Immediately, he stood up!..
“Someone get the healer!”

He called out before letting a faint smile replace the suprise expression on his face.

*** Somewhere in Glasgow***

Mario sharpened his blunt knife as she sat close to the fire. This is the place he has stayed for two nights. An old house.
till he gets what his masters needs, only then would he return back to his abode.

Sally was a close catch, but she wasted it. Hmmph!

“You should be careful with that”..

A voice suddenly broke out from nowhere.

Mario got up immediately from his seat and pointed his knife towards the direction.

“Who are you? How did you get in here?” He asked

“It was too easy finding you. ” She remarked. Staring at the environment.

Mario has never seen this face before. She wasn’t from around either. Her accent could tell better.

“Oh. You need to be really careful with that Mario, you weren’t too careful with it the last time you used it on Sally”

He flinched immediately.

“What… what do you mean?.. I didn’t use anything on Sally. Who are you?”

He stuttered.

“Let’s just say,..”.. she began pacing about the old looking room.
“Let’s just say I was the angel assigned to guard the woods that night… Hahahaha” she laughed hysterically.

“Do not play Games with me crazy Lady. This knife isn’t for nothing”… He pointed it to her.

“Relax, I’m on your side .. at Least, now”.. she chuckled with an eye roll. Then a yawn followed.

Mario didn’t say a word, though it looked like a puzzle to him. He didn’t want to speak further.

“You see,..” she began.
“I happened to be around that night you killed Sally or Sally unfortunately killed herself, whichever way it happened. . You see I heard Alot from you both and I’ve been wondering.. it all looks too puzzling to me but then again, it’s all beginning to make sense..” she paused.

Then continued,.. “I was supposed to be married to Antonio. We dated for about two years and what happened next?.. he dumped me for a princess.. oh no, a commoner rather.

, I used to think he married her because of the power, the connection.. but just three nights ago, I learned she was married to him because of a debt. ..” she frowned.

Mario withdrew his knife.

“It’s more than a debt. Sally couldn’t say what it is. You saw that yourself, ”

She nodded. ” I know. Whatever it is, I want to find out. The princess has bitten more than she can chew. She has turned love to bitterness from me.. and I want to take it back. I want her to pay dearly. ..”

Mario thought for a while.
This lady looks pretty smart to him. But still, he can’t trust her.

“If you really want the princess to pay so bad, why not figure something on your own?.. why look for me?”..

“Isn’t it obvious?.. I want to be with you. I want to join alliance! I wanna be the Sally you lost few nights ago”..

She stated in a clear American accent.

“Didn’t you say, you were the prince’s lover?.. I do not trust you. I can not help you with what you want. I’m sorry”..

He turned away from her and returned to his seat.

“You Have no choice Mario. I saw you kill Sally, the palace maiden. I could report to Antonio and imagine what he’d do to a killer like you. Just imagine..”

“I didn’t kill her.. she pushed the knife to herself,.. you saw that”..

“But the prince didn’t see that, did he?…” She chuckled faintly. And then continued.

“If we get to work together, you needn’t bother about trust cause you’ll get more from me as time goes on. ”

“Fine. ” He sighed out.
He could use a little hand, especially one from a tough lady like her.

She smiled at his response.

“You already know my name, what is yours?”

“Alexandra… My name is Alexandra.” She smiled more, walking closer to him.

“So far, what has been your lead, I mean since Sally’s death. She knew something but didn’t want to say it. .. have you figured anything yet?”

Mario hesitated for a while, but then again, he realized they were now partners. He got up.

” many nights ago .. Sally mentioned a name to me…. Esmeralda.. old Esme for Short. We could start something from there. That’s my hunch. ”

“Esmeralda….”.. Alexandra repeated in a whisper.

” Where does she live?.. ”

“Here, in Glasgow. . Let her be our lead. “