What to do?

Chapter thirty-one
Ryder
I drive inside at full speed. I didn't wait to switch off the engine before striding inside.
Almost I'm and I can hear hard so s from Lizzy. I walk in and see Gwen in her pool of blood. Blood was dangerously oozing from her head.
It break all my heart to see her there and to realize I kept her there.
I scoop her up in my arms before running out of the house, my shirt getting stained by her blood.
God, don't let her die! Don't let me lose her, I keep praying as I drive towards my hospital. Lizzy couldn't afford to stay behind, so she followed me.
I guess Mrs. Johnson missed her calls because she called back before we could reach the hospital. I heard them discuss what actually happened.
It seems like Mimi went to Lizzy's room the moment I angrily enter the bathroom.
I noticed that everywhere was quiet and Mimi was nowhere to be found but I didn't suspect she could have gone to Lizzy's room where Gwen was.
She told her she would like someone to massage her feet. And Gwen has to stand firm that she wouldn't do so for her.
Though, it still amazed me where she got her courage from. She was always vulnerable with Heidi. And well, even though, I wish she could start talking back, I never thought something like this might happen.
"Doctor!" Lizzy screams and runs inside the hospital.
I scoop Gwen in my arms and follow her swiftly. A hospital stretcher was wheeled to me and I was told to place Gwen on it.
I watch her wheeled away. I hold my head in my arms as I watch the bloodstain on the floor.
I look at my hands and my body and tears threaten to break loose.
I would lose it all. I will definitely lose it if anything bad happens to Gwen. I won't even take it with Mimi, I won't take it with anyone.
Lizzy walks near to me. There were tears on her face. She has really been crying.
"Sir, you should go home to change. Your clothes are all covered in blood. Including your hair."
I look at her for a while and realize there's a core of truth in what she just said. I mean it doesn't look good if the paparazzi make a photo of me like this.
And it seems like none of them is present in the hospital today.
And well, the reception isn't as crowded as it used to be. And I'm very much grateful for that.
I nod at her slowly, "Are you staying around?"
She nodded once, "I am. Mrs. Johnson is also coming over. She said she's almost here."
" Then I should go and change attire. I will come back as fast as I can."
Lizzy smiles despite the tears still rolling down from her face. She must have been more familiar with Gwen. Well, everyone is except for Mimi.
"You should take your time Ryder. At least you won't be the one to treat her."
I don't believe she's cracking a joke amid this serious matter. And why does she call me by my first name?
I decided not to even bring it up. I'm not in the mood to exchange more conversation and sincerely not in the mood to laugh either.
This was my fault, to begin with. If I hadn't brought Gwen to my house, Mimi wouldn't have been able to do this. And if I had been more suspicious the other time, I would have seen what Mimi was about to do and stop it.
I feel so useless. How can I love someone and I'm still unable to protect her.
I turn around without another word and started towards my car. There is also a stain of blood in my car and I will need to drop them at the car wash.
I'm not really interested in that now. I will just take another car.
I drive into the house and switch off the engine. Mimi was in front of the door, her stare iced and disturbing. When exactly did Mimi turn like this?
I walk to her nonetheless. She let me walk in but follow me afterward.
"Ryder!" She calls as I walk up the stairs.
I ignore her and open the door, she snatches the knob and hurries to stand before me when I've walked in.
I look at her, trying to mask the anger building up in me. I have promised myself to deal with anyone that hurt Gwen, and it doesn't exclude her.
"What's that stare for?"
"What do you want?" I say tiredly.
" How is she? Is she dead?" She asks in a voice that clearly shows she's uninterested but I wonder why she asked nonetheless. Maybe to laugh at her.
"Mimi, I've always respected you and I've always treated you like someone I like. Aside from the fact that we agreed to be in a relationship, I've always liked you."
I let my voice increase slightly so she will note the seriousness, " But if anything happens to Gwen, I will make you regret it, forever."
I walk inside the bathroom and strip myself off the shirt and jeans. I soak myself in warm water to wash the blood off my hair.
Then, I wash my body. Satisfied that I'm clean again, I shower and walk out.
Mimi isn't in and I'm really grateful for that.
I select grey trousers and a shirt. I should also get some clean clothes for Lizzy.
I walk inside the room and the memories of that night resurface. I might have confessed how I felt to her that night, seriously, I might have done so.
But I thought it was a good start that she liked me. I know with time, she will learn to love me. Then she wouldn't be able to reject me if I propose to her.
But now, I'm sure she hates me already.
I take two dresses and made to leave but I reason she would need to change her underwear.
What should I do?
So, I wouldn't cause more problems, I should probably give Lizzy my card to get a new one for her.
I pack the dresses before walking out. Mimi is still nowhere to be found. But now, I'm not scared or curious. I don't even care! She can do whatever she wants with herself.
My phone rings suddenly. I look at the screen, it's an unknown number. I pick up nevertheless.
"Hello."
"Hi, I'm sorry but you are the most dialed on her phone."
I raise a brow as I enter another of my car, " Whose phone?"
"I don't know but she has red hair and a nice shape."
I huff out angrily, it's Mimi. What does she want again?
"What's it about?"
"We stopped her from jumping into the lagoon and she's still willing to do so. Will you please come and take her away?"
I hit my hand on the seat angrily. My heartbeat increases, the anger turning into rage and hatred suddenly.
What should I do? Should I abandon Mimi or Gwen?