Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Tony, you should go home, you've stay here for a week.

I want to be here, when she wakes up. What if she doesn't wake up for the next three days? You barely go anywhere, you haven't changed your wears, go home, you..

But...

Whitney is right, Tony, you will fall sick too and I don't want your mom, to get mad at me, just go home, have a little nap and then come back. Gregory persuade him

I will not...

Go home, freshing up and come back.

Alright, if anything comes up, just let me know.

We will, let me see the doctor on your way out.

As Tony and Gregory walked away, Whitney cry more, she had held herself for long not to cry out her eyes in front of Tony.

Cathy Please, I beg you open your eyes, I am tiring of your sleeping, George keeps calling and I keep texting him that we are in court talk to him later, do you think George will buy this after this days?

She is still crying when Gregory open the door.

Whitney, you will break down if you keep crying like this.

I am not...

Shush! He wipe her tears. It's not your fault.

It's my fault, if I didn't become stupid, I will not have to drag her into this pain.

You blamed yourself over the misfortune, Cathy will get mad, if you neglected yourself more than this, Judy said I should bring you for check up.

But...

No but, if you want I can asked her to come here, so she could check you since you are here.

Greg, you are treating me like a queen. Is because you are my queen and I should treat you well.

Whitney blush.

Where is your cousin? I haven't see him at home or come here. Gregory press his lips together. What is wrong with him?

He is busy, he is the one acting on my behalf.

Oh! Sorry that I and Cathy deprived...

No, you did nothing, Tony is on his way back, you should come with me, when he returns so you can rest Abit.

No, I want to be here when Cathy wakes, I don't want to leave her side.

Tony, will sleep here, with her, so you can't be here with him.

That's true, I will come when he returns.

He received message that he is needed in the office.

I will asked Ian to drive you home, I still have some business transaction to do.

Alright careful, I will will wait for Tony.

Craig look at Cathy from afar, he always go there but he couldn't go near her because Tony is always by her bed side, if Tony is not there Whitney is there, his bruises is still obvious, he doesn't want Whitney to see him like that, when Gregory walked out.

Craig, why didn't you come inside? I don't want her to see me like this, I don't want her to feel bad that she cause it all.

Fine, let's go.

Sure, when are you coming home? Boss, I will but not now.

Fine, I will let you have it your way.

When Tony arrive, she returns home, Gregory left before Whitney wake up.

Good morning ma, sir Gregory, said you should eat before leaving. Molly fixed the dinning

Where is your boss? He left for something important, he didn't want to wake you, you were sleeping peacefully, when he left and your friend Grace, she have to leave early, she said she have resume her internship.

Oh! I forgot. She sit, remembering that she can't get into Leonard's chamber again, she failed her first task and Cathy is in pain because of her, the meal is like a funeral for her, she just take a sip from the tea, then let, Molly felt sorry for her.

Craig, do you think this is a good idea? Of cause, I am not going to hurt him

Leonard is sitting in his office when his door flee open, fear grib him.

Sirs, it's not ...

Don't you know how to offer your guest sit? Gregory asked, Leonard is too scared to say that, he also stand.

I didn't asked her to get the information like that, I only ask her to investigate him not to get the information like that and you remember you told me to follow..

Follow the protocol, like I asked you to? Yes, that is it, sir Gregory, you said I should not make her...

Here is the evidence you need. Craig throw the recorder at him, he had done another before given the former that was destroy by Don Mask to him.

Sir...

Like you said, you are following protocol, she have meet your target, you got the target you wanted, so you should keep your part.

What should I do?

When Craig end his words, it feels he had said more than enough, so he did not expect any questions from Leonard, he narrow his gaze.

I thought lawyers, are learned but you are a dummy.

Leonard face fall sad, this man before him, is insulting him, in front of Kelly, his subordinate.

Let me enlighten him. Gregory ship in. You will take her into your chamber, teach her everything she need to know, I heard this is also part of her learning process, so you should do a good work on her.

No problem sir, I will take her when she comes.

Don't be stupid, you and I know, she will not come back here again, so you should call her and take her in.

I will sir.

Gregory and Craig didn't sit in all the discussion, as they walked towards the door, Leonard have the urge to ask.

Is she fine now? Craig anger surface, he turned.

You should pray hard that she wakes up, if not you will not live to tell the story.

He didn't throw another eyes on him, he dart out, Gregory

so get moving.

Brian, you are here? Yes, I want to see how you doing, I didn't call because your nanny Meg said you went out with Gregory.

Oh! We just have some personal matters to deal with, Thanks, Everything as got on hold because of the incident.

Yes, but you all life is more important, the boss said I should show you the interior decorations sketch.

Oh! Let me get you some thing to drink. Craig return with the drink, Brian was looking at him but his mind is not there

What do you think about the interior? Craig! He hit him, when he did not answer

Why is she not waking up?

Craig! He called him, he wipe his face.

Sorry, I am sorry, you said the interior sketch is...

Craig, you are losing focus, you should go to her, maybe she wants to feel your present, you missed her right?

He closed his eyes then he looks at his skin.

You are worried about her, seeing all this bruises on you?

Not...

Come on, go to her, she might just wake up, when you run your hand on her.

Fine, let's go back to the sketch. Brian smile, he knows that Craig is lost, he is madly in love with Cathy but when did he suddenly become a coward when he comes to women.

When Brian left, he wasn't himself, he call Gregory, that he needed help from Mr Beck, so Gregory have to send him to him.

Sir Gregory said you want me.

Yes, can you help me look for one Dickson third.

He get his system, he was working on it. Sir, do you need it that fast?

Maybe, in less than twenty four hours. Sure then, I will give you feedback.

You are cleaning her?

Yes Tony, the doctor said we should clean her, she haven't have a bath for a week now.

That's true. Tony look at her all sad.

Do you love her? Whitney asked from the blue, Tony look at her. Yes, do you love her, if you do I could help you get her, Cathy is a very nice person, you should know her better than me.

I love her but I don't know if she have a boyfriend.

Boyfriend? Tony nodded. She doesn't have a boyfriend, if you love her, I make it possible because I like you for her, I see the way you care for her.

Will she agreed?

Let that be my worry, here, you should clean her up.

Tony was cleaning her up when Gregory walked in.

What is going on?

Welcome Greg, the doctor said that she should bath.

So, why can't you do it? Why is he the one doing it?

Stop asking questions, he likes her, Tony go on, let me get some injection that the doctor need.

Whitney walked away, Tony was about to touch her chest when Gregory turn

No, don't, what is wrong with you?

Why? I just want to clean...

Tony! You should not be touching her like that, Craig...

Craig again, you don't want me for her right?

Is not...

He didn't finish before Whitney walked in. You are still cleaning her? I know is this naughty boy that is distracting you, let's go.

She dragged Gregory with her, when Beck left Craig, he had drove himself to the hospital like a mad man been chase, he beat traffic light, the police wanted to go after him, seeing the plate number, they just ignore him, he saw Gregory and Whitney talking at the hallway

Whitney, why did you ask Tony to clean Cathy?

Is there anything wrong with it?

Come on, Tony is a man.

Really? Is Craig not a man before you asked him to clean Cathy?

Craig is different...

Different? How come I don't see any difference, oh! You like Craig more than him, I thought you are different, anyways, he likes Cathy, so I will let him woo her

Craig heart sink in pain, so Whitney prefer Tony to him, he turned his face, his eyes where wet, he doesn't know why he is crying but the tears keep running

Never! Gregory said almost yelling

You don't want her for your cousin because she is poor? I thought you don't discriminate but...

Whitney, you are not getting me, I am not saying because of...

Greg, leave, what ever money you think you have spend on us, we will pay you, just give us time and when Cathy recover, we will leave your house, Cathy is right, rich people are demons.

Whitney!

I said get out, leave with your cousin, you should drag him when he comes here

She didn't throw an eye on Gregory again, Craig saw Tony going to get some drugs from the pharmacy, Craig pushed the door

Baby, I am sorry, I didn't come from the passed one week, I don't want you to see that I have bruises; I know you we feel bad if you find out that, I got hurt because of you but please wake up, I am dying slowly, I might not be able to take it any more, I beg you wake up.

He run his hand on her lips and hand, he sighed badly

I missed you, I wish I could just sit here with you till you wake up but I can't, I love you.

He smile after saying it to the comatose girl.

I am crazy right? I missed your yelling at me, I missed your craziness, your stubbornness, your bravery and your frightening look when you are scare, although it break my heart, when you are scared of me but I kind of love it.

He blush again.

Your hair is scattered again, you know I don't like it, do I really don't like it or is the fact that I feel strange when I see them scattered, stupid me.

Craig was talking to himself like a mad man, his face was paste with humor

He try to pack it, her eyes flee open, Craig withdrew from her, he turned to look at her again, the eyes are closed.

Baby! He call in a low voice, the voice was like a cool breeze. Cathy!

He hear foot step.

I got to go but please, get well fast. He peck her forehead, She grab his hand in her unconsciousness, Craig turn and look at her, her tears drop when he pull her hand from his, he was scared but staying any longer could cause more harm, as he hurry out, he used the second exit door, Tony was busy talking to the nurse, so he did not notice.

Boss, you are here?

Yes, I have been waiting for ages here, where did you go to?

I... Went... Why are you here?

Craig, you went to the hospital? Craig run his hand on his neck.

Wait, let me get you drink? Nevermind, nanny Meg have offer me one.

Alright, I will be back. He walked into his room, he look at the mirror, it's seems Cathy face was right in front of him. Why is she crying?

He wipe his face, when he returns back to Gregory, His face was Abit pale.

What is it? Nothing, I am fine.

No, you are not, take off your shirt.

Are you mad boss?

Shut up, take it off. Craig sighed, when he takes it off, Gregory mouth fall open.

Why... He try to touch him but he shift. Can you stop acting like I am one of those girls crushing on you.

Gregory's words make he smiled, most of his injury are gone but they have left alot of mark on his skin except the wound on his side, it's really deep

Craig did you want to kill yourself? How can you not care for yourself? Is she...

Yes, saving her make me happy.

I know but I am calling the doctor now. I don't...

You don't have to refuse this time, hello Judy, can you come over to my cousin's, you need to care for his bruises.

Fine, I will be right there. He press the end button. She will be here soon

She?

No he! You will cooperate with her. Can I say no?

No, you can't. It didn't take much time before Judy arrive, Craig have to go in with her to care for the bruises

Whitney, you are back? I thought you are leaving with Gregory.

I changed my mind, I just want to take care of my friends.

Alright, I just wished that Cathy get better fast.

Can you do anything for my friend? Yes, I can lay my life for her, just to show her, how I felt about her.

But you know you two are from different world? Tony look at her all confused. Yes, you are rich and she is poor, you know she didn't come from a rich family.

Where is this coming from?

Will you fight for her, if your family doesn't want her for you?

Tony want to answer her, when Cathy open her eyes, she struggles.

Tony, look, she is awake. They both run to her, after the doctor check on her, she remove the oxygen.

Is she fine? Relax, we will observe her for sometime.

Alright! The doctor left, Cathy was looking at the two, they look serious talking

You two are you planning on selling me? Cathy voice distracted them, Whitney run to Cathy and hugged her tight.

Hey you, you want to suffocate me? Sorry, I missed you, I am really sorry, I didn't..

Shut up and get off me. Whitney frown. Silly girl come here. She hugged her again.

I am really sorry, I didn't mean to drag you into this pain.

Wait, did that idiot touch you?

No, Gregory arrive on time to save me.

Thanks goodness, that man is a beasts and you, why are you looking so worn-out? She was referring to Tony, who look so unkempt, he wipe his face.

I am fine, thank God you are up. Don't you want to get a hugged. She felt Tony wants to hugged her but he is restricting himself, he hugged her and tears drop his eyes.

So many drama king and queen, you two should go and bath and then get me something to eat, I am starving.

Fine, we will be right back. Cathy eyes was still fixed to the door, when she first open her eyes, she had looked around the ward.

Are you looking for something?

No, I just felt that, why am I in a strange place and who brought me to this expensive hospital.

Gregory insist we bring you here. Tony said, she just smile half hearted so its Gregory that brought her here

Fine, you should go home and get me food. Whitney walked to the door then she run back and hugged her.

I love you.

Silly girl, I left for just few days and you turn into lesbians.

She frown. I am just kidding, I love you too. She hugged her. Now, get going and you, do you still want a hug before leaving?

Tony smile, he walked to her and peck her forehead.

Be careful. She smiled as the both left, her face turned pale she really wants them to leave, she thought, she heard Craig voice and the hand she grabbed was his when she first open her eyes, how come he is not him but Tony that is here, when she finally opened her eyes, too many questions but no one to answer her, she have no choice than to sleep.

Whitney want Molly to prepare a simple meal for Cathy but she doesn't know if she wants rice or noodles or pap, so she call Cathy's number