"What? What damages? If I pay for her treatment, who's going to pay for mine? You watched the video yourself and saw that she slapped me first. Don't you think I also need medical attention?" Mirabel flared up to the officers' bewilderment. She had been quiet all that time and they thought she was not a talker.Even though Emily slapped her, there was no physical injury. She just flared up because Emily was looking for a way to extort money from her.Emily burst into laughter but stopped when the bruises on her face hurt her. She only resorted to giggling as she made a mocking face at Mirabel."Calm down, Miss Mirabel." The officer who was with her tried to pacify her. Quietly, she sat back on her seat. "You see, from the video, you beat her up mercilessly and gave her a few bruises. You also tore her clothes and she's asking that you pay for her torn dress and for her treatment."Lifting her face, Mirabel glared at Emily and directed her gaze back to the policeman. "How am I supposed
Turning to her daughter, Mrs Elena said. "Let's go home. The party is already over." With that, the woman started towards the door.Mirabel tilted her head in shame as she followed her mother behind. They got to where Smith and Johnson were standing and Mrs Elena nodded at them. An appreciative smile plastered on her face. They both nodded at the woman before she continued walking.Mirabel stopped before the two friends who she now considered as her friends. With a forced smile on her face, she tapped on their shoulders and said to them. "Thank you for your help. I hope it's safe to say that you're my friends?"Johnson nodded and Smith smiled back at her."Of course Mirabel. We already consider you our friend." Johnson said and Smith agreed with a nod."Thank you."Mirabel started walking away before bidding them good night.Johnson and his friend were about to start leaving when they saw Emily standing before them. She had a smirk on her already disoriented face. Mirabel gave her a g
"What do you mean by that? 'I can use my friend to get what I want' I don't even understand what you're trying to say." Emily gave her father a questioning look. She thought that he was beating about the bush."And Dad. Mirabel is no longer my friend."John glanced at his daughter and hissed."Mirabel has grown closer to Zachary. You should not have fought with her because of that. Instead, you could just make her talk to Zachary by using your friendship as an edge. You can tell her to help convince Zachary to forget about what we did to him in the past. That way, it's a win-win for us as we don't get kicked out of the company."Emily's mouth fell apart.She hadn't thought about that. It was a good idea. Instead of picking up a fight with Mirabel, she should have just used her to salvage their situation. Unfortunately, they had become sworn enemies."We're no longer friends. She won't ever talk to me again. How do I make her help us when we've severed all our ties?" With furrowed brow
"Really? Tell me. Why did the friends fight? Is it really because of you?" Johnson curiously enquired. He was convinced that Emily was jealous that Mirabel was now close to Zachary. She had seen them hanging out together at the party earlier.Zachary only hummed in response. Johnson was right after all. Emily was indeed jealous because he was now friends with Mirabel. She could not stand it so she confronted her friend. Emily had lost in all angles. Zachary would never let her come any closer to him again. However, Mirabel was now his friend. "Well, thank you for the information."Zachary didn't say anything else and ended the call.Since he was still in a bathrobe because he just finished having a bath, Zachary went over to his wardrobe to change into his pajamas.Zachary knew for sure that the fight was all because of him. Emily was clearly jealous of Mirabel. She was angry that it was her friend and not her who had gained his favor. He strode back to his bed and settled in it.He
Mirabel was dumbfounded.She didn't believe that Zachary would ask her such a question. What has the fight got to do with escorting him for a dinner party? It could only affect it if she was seriously injured. Fortunately, she had no scratch on her body.The only slap that Emily gave to her was no longer hurting. Moreover, it didn't leave any mark on her face. "Zach. You don't have to worry about that. I've already made you a promise and will do all I can to keep it." Mirabel assured him.Zachary was a little embarrassed.Maybe he was being paranoid. However, it's safe to be cautious. He wouldn't want to show up at the dinner party alone. Zachary was not interested in meeting any girl.If his grandpa Kelvin were to introduce a girl to him. He'd be expecting that he got along with her and that the relationship moved forward. Zachary didn't want to crush his grandfather's expectations of him."Ugh, ok. Thank you. I just needed confirmation from you. I wanted to be sure that I hadn't re
Zachary woke up the next morning to Kelvin's message. It was the venue of the dinner party. The venue was the residential home of Ferdinands. They were a well respected family in the state and owned quite a number of properties that was rented out to people.Picking up his phone, Zachary quickly called Mirabel to inform her on where they'd meet. He didn't want to pick her up at her place nor did he want her to meet him at his place.He just wanted to keep his house off limits to everyone including his friends. He wanted his privacy all to himself. As soon as he dialed the number, Mirabel picked up almost immediately and Zachary wondered if she was anticipating the call."Hi Mirabel. I'd like for us to meet up at 'the luxurious Haven' by 5pm. The dinner party would start by 6pm. I wouldn't want us to be late. My grandfather would surely frown at that." He quickly informed the lady. However, Mirabel kept wondering why they had to meet at a hotel."Why do we have to meet at a hotel? Can
For a few seconds, Zachary gaped into space. He was still trying to absorb the information. Mirabel was at the gate of his house. But how did she find out where he lives?Has she been stalking him?He shook his head vigorously, refusing to believe that Mirabel was a stalker. No one, except for his family knew where he lived, not even Maraya, his secretary.Still deeply engrossed in his thoughts, Mirabel called out his name from the phone and he picked it up."Zach, why aren't you saying anything? Are you coming out yourself or should I give the phone to the security man?"Yeah... Yeah." Zachary quickly replied to her. She was already there and it'd be unfair to keep her waiting outside. Mirabel gave the phone to the man standing outside. "Here, he wants to speak with you."Swiftly, the man took the phone. "Sir, am I permitted to let them inside?"The man was being cautious after he was yelled at, the last time. He had let Carlos Paddington inside because the man claimed to be his fat
The two turned around to the sight of the old Mr Nathan striding towards them. As the man marched towards them, he missed a step and nearly fell on the floor but was fast enough to hold onto the nearest sofa."Grandpa, you should be careful so as not to slip and fall on the ground. You're not strong enough so you have to let the nurse help you." Zachary ran over to help his grandfather but he stopped him."I'm fine, My feet can still carry me. You don't have to worry yourself."Mirabel, who saw what happened, stood up and walked over to help Nathan and he allowed her to hold him to Zachary's astonishment."Really grandpa? You shove me aside and then let her hold you." Zachary lamented and Nathan only smiled at him.Mirabel stuck her tongue out to mock Zachary who playfully glared at her. He was no longer angry about her showing up uninvited. "Ugh, grandpa. You can keep the guest engaged while I go in and get prepared." Before Nathan could say something else Zachary slipped away to av