Chapter 82: Chapter 82
(Vivienne)
"So...why are you sad huh?"Cassy asked as she sat beside me. I was dying to get out of the god-forsaken bed and leave the damned hospital. This was bad. I didn't want to stay here any longer. Of course, services were top-notch, VIP and all the nurses and doctors were at my disposal but I just didn't like hospitals...they gave me chills and all
"Is little Archie okay…."I asked instead, ignoring her question. I wasn't sad but worried. It had been like a week plus days of being in the hospital. Everything seemed normal...I had my friends visit me, it was heartwarming to receive so much love from these people..Alexis practically spent her nights here since she had to go to work. It was impossible to get rid of her, I asked Maverick to reason with her unfortunately she didn't want to leave me alone
"He's fine...I took him out for ice cream yesterday... Cassy, hasn't he tried ice before?"Alexis answered instead as she turned away from the window she had been standing at and Cassy mouthed an O.
"Well, he's a little boy...I mean I didn't want to give him anything bad for his health"Cassy answered hesitantly and I had the urge to laugh. Alexis frowned as she squeezed herself on the bed and sat beside me. She was so clingy that I was helpless
"It's totally fine...mom told me I had my first ice cream when I was a year old and since then I've been obsessed"Alexis commented while playing with my hair. I was thankful to these two for being so good for the past week.
I couldn't ask for better friends than them. Leo was like always, funny and never missed a day to make me smile and Doctor Maverick always visited. It was shocking when doctor Martha visited me at one time
I went silent as Cassy and Alexis talked about their lovely childhood funny moments. It was beautiful to hear all that they had to say about their lovely family and all the naughtiest things they ever did
"Vivienne, you don't look okay...is something going on between you and Victor?"Cassy asked softly, jerking me back to my senses. I looked up at them and they were staring at me. I was lost not sure what to say
"I know you don't like being asked questions...we are your friends...is everything okay?"Alexis added too. I knew I made it obvious but I couldn't help but feel scared and worried. Victor never missed a day to visit me..even if he was busy with work he dropped by to check up on me. However, there was one thing about him
"It's nothing I'm just...worried...I asked Vic who started the fire and he isn't telling me"I dodged off telling them what was bothering me and decided to say something more effective and bothering me.
"It's that slut, Beverly...I had a chance to see the security footage and she was there at your apartment in disguise...the police caught her and now she's behind bars" Alexis said disdainfully. I wasn't surprised about this. But one thing seemed off. This was way too easy.
Beverly got arrested so easily. If she has been planning and attacking in the shadows, why did she risk it now of all times? She got arrested easily and she didn't put up a fight
"It's weird...that woman is cunning...how did she make such a mistake?"Cassy said more like asking herself. I looked at her and had the same feeling
"It doesn't matter...I don't know her but I'm happy she's rotting in jail" Alexis said bitterly, I knew she was angry but she needed to calm down
"Anyways... today it's discharge day...I heard Maverick say you'll get out soon" Alexis added, shaking her head as a smile plastered on her face. Cassy too was smiling as she placed her hand on my arm.
I asked about the situation with my apartment and I was told it was terrible..not just mine but two more apartments near mine got affected too
"Alexis...did you ask the manager what I told you"I recall asking Alexis to ask the manager to prepare another apartment for me. Anything would do.
"Well...yes I did and he said it's fine... although…"Alexis replied hesitantly as she shifted around as if trying to get comfortable. I glanced at Cassy and she had the same expression on her face. What were they hiding
"Is... everything okay...I know my things burnt in the fire but...I can start over...it's no problem" if the two were worried about everything I owned which got burned in the fire then they didn't have to. I could buy more stuff
"You are not going to stay in an apartment, "Cassy said
"But...well the Ellison mansion...I'm sure our boss is on his way to get you"Alexis blurted out biting her bottom lip as if she wasn't supposed to say any of that...I was speechless and confused. I didn't want to stay where Monica was.
She was too much of a pain in the neck. After what had happened I just wanted to rub it in her face that Cassy's child belonged to Leo. Then we'd see how prideful she would be
"I...I mean it's…"I started saying, unfortunately, the words died in my mouth when there was a light knock on the door getting our attention and in no time the door opened and Victor in a suit walked in. He was hesitant and looked shy seeing a bunch of women sitting there staring at him
"Hello sir," both Alexis and Cassy said in unison as they got up from the bed. It was funny how the two women jerked up as if they saw a ghost.
"Good day ladies," Victor said more calmly to Cassy and Alexis who retreated away looking all nervous. I didn't understand them one bit. They were scared of the man
"Bye bestie... we'll see you soon" Alexis said waving at me and Cassy dragged her out of the door. Only when the door closed did Victor look at me
"Hey...how are you?"I asked softly, extending my arm forward so I could touch. He was hesitant to answer but I managed to grab his hand and pulled him closer to me
"How are you feeling?" he asked instead and surprisingly got out of my grip.
"I'm good" it was disappointing that this was going on. I tried, by all means, to talk to him but he did well shoving me off. It was like he was just forcing himself to be here or talking to me "Vic about…"
"It's best you move in...I can't take risks" the man cut me off shiry as if he knew what I was going to say to him. Even if he said that I saw no emotions in his voice or face. I wanted to say more when the door opened and Doctor Justin walked in
"So I signed the papers...you madam is free to go, "the doctor said with a smile as he walked close to the bed and shoved his hands in his coat pockets
"Thanks, doctor, "I said, returning the same warm smile. Victor didn't stay but left right away without saying a word. It was strange how he ignored Justin like air.
***
Monica just arrived at the hospital. She was already in a bad mood when she woke up and found Julia and the other servants cleaning and dusting Vivienne's old room which Victor had closed three years ago. She asked why the sudden change of mind and Julia told her. Victor ordered for the room to be cleaned properly and to bring in new sheets and furniture.
It turned out that after that incident Vivienne suffered. She was going to move in. Nothing made her angry than seeing the girl who had done nothing but caused chaos ever since she entered their lives
Monica shoved such thoughts away and proceeded toward Martha's office. She was having a good time at home when Martha called her to her office. It surprised Monica when Martha called her saying they both needed to meet. They weren't friends but since Martha was insisting, Monica decided to drop everything including leaving Skylar alone, and came to see Martha
"Hey is Martha inside?"Monica asked the nurse coming out of Martha's office and the lady stopped and nodded
"Yes...the doc is inside please proceed"the nurse said, stepping out of the way and Monica didn't even reply but elegantly walked past the girl. She didn't even know but just opened the door and walked in
"Hello, Monica...glad you honored my invitation, "Martha said upon seeing Monica barge into her office without knocking. Monica rolled her eyes in annoyance as she walked up to Martha's desk and tossed her purse on the desk
"Get on with it...I have no time"
"Don't worry Moni... please take a seat"Martha ignored Monica's sarcasm and offered her a seat
"What's this about...we both know we are not friends," Monica said sarcastically, knowing she didn't like the idea of being all friendly with Martha. She was Victor's childhood friend and the goodie-goodie
"I know Moni...but I just couldn't keep this to myself...I know I tried but...I just couldn't" Martha said as she shoved her laptop aside and started arranging the files on the table. Monica was irritated as her eyes narrowed suspiciously. Why did Martha call her here
"And what is it?"
"It's interesting to hear...such a beautiful love story...I mean hahaha it's lovely really" Martha remarked in between laughter as she took out one file after the other. Monica was irritated not sure if she called her here to make fun of her or make her look like a fool
"Martha I'm not here for jokes...do you take me for a fool" she lashed out bitterly shooting angry dangers at Martha who was smiling mockingly. Her eyes twitched as she nodded repeatedly
"Yes...you are a fool Moni...such a fool to be deceived by a little girl," Martha said as her expression darkened. By now Monica was about to spit fire from rage. She hated it when people wasted her time and when they insulted her intelligence
"What are you saying…"
"Do you know that Vivie is Skylar's biological mother?"Martha cut her off and said with a straight face catching Monica off guard as her expression dropped from an arrogant one to a confused one. She thought she heard wrong. The chair she was sitting in felt hot as she shifted around uncomfortably
"This isn't a joke okay...don't joke about something so serious...if this..."
"Poor you...I feel pity for you...here" Martha said, mockingly shaking her head and tossing a couple of documents on the table near Monica. "Take a look fresh from the lab" Martha added as she pointed at the DNA results Monica was hesitant to the papers due to shock and Martha crossed her legs gracefully as a smirk tugged at the corners of her lips. Monica swallowed hard as she shifted her eyes from Martha to the papers before her. This was a prank. This was just Martha trying to irritate her.