Chapter 46

JAYDEN
I fell on the couch as soon as she walked out of my office. I never thought this would happen even after knowing the kind of person she is. She hurt me by doing what she has done. Betraying my trust in her, lying to me. Making me look like a fool, she has been pretending all along. I saw it. I knew she was hiding something when she acted so nervous this morning when I got to her house.
She was acting so weird, I immediately she sense she's hiding something from me. I thought that maybe she's in danger that I decided to come without letting her know. I saw the strange expensive car when I drove back, that got na so concerned. But what I did not expect was to see Jerry Hank in her house, coming from her bedroom with her.
"This is just too much." I said and left angrily.
I got to the office thinking I had seen it all until I received the video and bank transactions from an anonymous person. I do not have any idea what she plans to gain by hurting me. The only crime i have committed so far is loving her.
I showed her all my love yet she threw it in the trash. The video shows it was taken a few days ago. She was being banged heavily and that made me feel disgusted. I told her before, I don't want to share her with anyone. She broke her promise to me and the damn rules.
I had hoped this would not be true but guess what? This is real. I hoped to forgive her I only she can tell me the truth and why she did that.
How she was able to access my money? I gave her my golden card a few days ago with the pin so she can shop with it. She had told me she misplaced it later on, I did not expect her to try emptying that particular account. If she had just told me, I would give her what she wants. Stealing from me is not an option.
I got out of my office and drove to my own mansion. It's been long since I came here. I went inside ignoring the workers greeting me, I don't feel like talking to anyone. I went straight to my bar, pulled out a drink and opened it. I drank straight from the bottle showing my sadness. I have suffered from another heartbreak once again. It's not fair.
Every time I decide to give my heart to someone, they do whatever they want with it. They hurt me with no remorse. I have been fooled again. It's worse this time because I fell so deeply for her within a short period of time. The door to my living room opened, my friend Nelly came in.
"Hey Jayden..." He stopped on seeing my mood.
He looked around to check if there's anyone else with me in the room but there is no one here with us.
"What's wrong with you man? You don't look good." He asked concerned.
He came forward and snatched the drink which is almost finished from me. But I am already drunk.
"Can you tell me what is going on with you Jayden? Why are you getting yourself drunk? I came to your office but I was told you left already. I have been trying to call you all to no avail." He complained.
"She's done it again. Another version of Davina has done it." I told him bitterly.
"What do mean by that? Did you have a fight with Carla? Why are you drinking instead of settling things with her?" He inquired.
I scoffed, "She already did what I can't imagine. I trusted her too fast, that's why she took advantage of me."
"I still don't understand. Why not tell me what is really going on between you two? Stop acting like a child."
I gulped and told him everything that happened. How I found Jerry at her place and every other thing I discovered. I am trying so hard to believe it is not true but sadly it is the truth. She betrayed my trust.
"Wait what? You're saying you broke up with Carla over something like this? This all sounds stupid if you ask me Jayden. Why not make your own investigation before you make assumptions?" He stated.
"Investigation? The facts are straight. What more do I need to investigate? All the men she's fucking or all the money she's taking from me?" I asked him.
"If you investigate, you will find the answers to all these questions. Instead of whining about this, I'd do that if I were you." He replied.
He won't understand how I feel about all of this. This hurts like hell. I can't bear seeing her with another man, she promised to quit her old lifestyle. She said she was willing to change and move on. I wanted to make her first relationship a good one with no regrets. She made it one with regret for me rather.
•••••
I opened my eyes to the bright ray of sunlight glaring down at me. I got up in order to scold whoever opened the window when I saw my sister Samantha.
"Good morning too brother." She said with sarcasm evident in her voice.
"Sam? What are you doing here?" I asked in confusion.
I never invited her over. Besides I remember Nelly helped me up to my room before leaving. So how did Samantha get here this early in the morning. She doesn't come this early so I have to ask.
"Nelly told me what happened. That's why I came." She replied sitting beside me on the bed.
Nelly is such a pain in the ass. Why did he have to call my sister? I don't want mom to find out anything happened, I decided to investigate like he suggested. But I will stay away from Carla in the meantime.
"You don't have to. I am fine, I will rather be alone." I said looking away to prevent her from seeing the hurt in my eyes.
"You should be able to talk to me Jayden. I wouldn't be here if I didn't care about you. I was worried when Nelly told me everything. I am afraid Jayden, I don't want history to repeat itself. You may not be lucky this time."
I looked at her, "No history is going to repeat itself. I won't let that bring me down. You don't have to worry about me."
She hit my head angrily.
"Ouch! What did you do that for?" I protested.
"That's for being a stubborn idiot. You're not going to give up on Carla just like that. Everything could be staged. Have you stopped to think if Madeline is responsible for all of this?" She said very serious.
Madeline? Why bring Madeline into this? I know she hates Carla but then I see no connection with what happened. Carla went to that man herself, that had nothing to do with Madeline. Carla is the only person I gave my card, that also has nothing to do with Madeline.
"I don't know what to believe anymore Samantha. This is all driving me to the edge. It's making me crazy."
"This is why we have to investigate like Nelly suggested. Carla is such a sweet person who was willing to change for you. I saw how sincere she is about you. You shouldn't let them separate you guys." She advised.
"I already broke up with her. Staying with me will only hurt me and make things worse for me. She can't stop what she is, so I have to let her go." I told her.
I stood up and left the bed. I am tired of talking to Samantha about Carla. I already have a huge headache thinking about her. I stood in the shower for half an hour not doing anything. I got out of the shower later, then picked my clothes to wear.
I met Samantha on my way down. She stopped in front of me with a glare.
"Where are you going to Jayden?" She asked with her arms crossed.
"Work? Can't you see?" I replied coldly.
"You're not okay. Why not stay at home and let your assistant do the job. You should try getting some rest, not work yourself out." She demanded.
"I have important work to attend to. I will not stay home and cry like you expect. Excuse me Samantha." I said moving away, she blocked me again.
"What is your problem Samantha? Get out of my way." I ordered, sneering.
She scoffed away like there's nothing I can do.
"I won't let you kill yourself with work. Look at you Jayden, you don't look good. You can't even drive yourself. You should get your driver even if you want to go at least."
"I told you, I will be fine. Stop showing so much pity and let me be. Go back home Samantha, and don't tell mom or Madeline about this. Good day." I gently moved her out of the way.
"Jayden!..." I heard a loud thud behind me.
I turned abruptly only to find my sister on the ground. My eyes widened and my heart almost jumped out of my chest. I rushed to her and held her in my arms.
"Samantha! Samantha!! Look at me! Open your eyes please." I called her to no avail.
I carried her and rushed her out. I put her in my car and drove to the hospital madly. She was taken from me at the hospital and rushed in. I waited at the reception unable to do anything. I paced up and down impatiently. I shouldn't have argued with Samantha, I should have just listened to her. This is all my fault.
Her heart is weak and I won't be able to take it if anything happens to her. I don't know if I should call mom or not. The doctor finally came out after a long time of waiting.
"Where is she?" I asked him immediately he got to where I stood.
"She's out of danger for now. But I'm afraid we have to schedule her surgery earlier so she would survive. The chances are slim but we still have to try Mr Romans." He told me.
"Can you do it now? Just do anything to save her life! I don't care, do anything." I said desperately.
"I'm sorry Mr Romans. We can't do it just yet. We have to wait for a few days before we do anything. I'm assuring you that I'll do anything to save her life. There's also a patient like her around, she's on the edge too. They both have chances at survival. Don't worry." He assured me.
My sister's life is important than any other person. Let the other person's family worry about her. I can't stand anything happening to Samantha, I love her way too much.
I sighed, "Can I see her now?"
He nodded, "Follow me, Mr Romans."
I followed him to the ward where Samantha is. She laid there with her eyes closed, my heart melted at the sight. She's too sweet to be going through all this. Her life has never really been perfect for her, yet she tries all she can to make herself and others happy.
I sat down beside her and held her hand. All this happened because of Carla. My sister would not have dressed herself if she hadn't hurt me. Samantha is always worried about me, when she's not strong.
"She's not to blame." My subconscious mind told me.
I scoffed and ignored it. If she is not to blame then who is? Me?
"This is your fault." My mind said again.
That's it. Shut up! I am not going to listen to my stupid thoughts. I brought out my phone and called mom. I know she's going to be so worried about Samantha, I hope she wakes up before mom gets here. Or I'll have another person admitted.