Ella's pov.
I went to my room,I can't still believe that Ryder was an hypocrite anyways it's a good thing I caught him and right now I hate so much that I don't want to breathe the same air as h.....
The ringing of my phone interrupt my thoughts.
It's mom I wonder why she's calling.
She's crying
"Hello mum,why are you crying"
"Ella we are in trouble,they are back"
"Mom what do you mean they are back, who exactly?"
"Those bandits..... they were here this morning they said.....they said the time for the pay is due".
"What pay? I thought Dad had already paid the debt"
"He did pay the debts but not all, Ella they are coming for us, please stay safe for me...I don't know what I have done to deserve this but am sorry for putting you through all this"she said obviously tears.
"Mom it's ok we would get out of this okay just leave it for my...."
"Ella..."
"Mom I understand you are worried about me but I promise you that there's nothing to be worried about I will hung up now take care of yourself "
I hung up the phone.
Am done for, what should I do?, Cynthia shouldn't know about.
These bandits are the reason my dad died,I came back from school one afternoon mom couldn't pick me up for some reason so I decided to go home myself only to see my dad on his knees and mom was being held by the bandits
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*Flashback*
"Please I beg don't hurt my family I promise to pay you back"Mr Henderson said while on his knees.
"Save that nonsense,it wasn't hard to lend you the money why is it hard for you to pay back?, why be so selfish?,you are lucky boss didn't give us the order to kill you but trust me we will soon"said the leader of the bandit.
"Papa, momma "Ella tried to hold her mom.
"Look!! Enough with this shit I give you just give you two hours to provide that money "
"But I already gave part of it I promise to complete....."
"How about we make a deal,you fail to bring that money within two hours,,we have fun with your wife and daughter she's not bad at all or you just follow the normal routine "he said with an evil smile on his face.
"Please I beg you don't hurt my family, don't worry I will get you the money just wait"dad ran out with the car keys everyone could only wait for his return.
*One hour later*
Mrs Sarah's phone rings
"Helllllo"she said, shivering nonstop.
"Is this Mrs Henderson "
"Yes"
"Your husband Mr Henderson was caught in a motor accident some minutes ago,we would need your presence so he could be taken to the mortuary"
"Are you mad is that how you play pranks..."
"Please ma we don't have much time we need you here for identification " she hung up
"Please we need to go to the hospital "she said trying so hard not to cry.
Nobody had anything to say we all went to the hospital to bad then Ella didn't know anything the realization haven't hit her yet her father was dad the bandits didn't say anything everyone went silent for all this years Mrs Sarah always thought the death of her husband had already paid the debt unknown to her this bandits wanted something different this time.
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*End of flashback*
I couldn't think straight so I decided to take a bath first but still during the shower I couldn't stop the tears, I cried till I fell asleep but just before I closed my eyes I heard my name but before I could look to know who it was darkness had already found me.
I opened my eyes and the person's face I saw was Aunty Nana I tried standing up only to get headache as a reward aunty Nana told me to rest that the boss which i already knew was Ryder would be angry if I was in pain.
That guy is sick,he wants to play caring but I know his type.
"Where is he?" I couldn't help but ask.
"He is in his room,he haven't eaten since the day before yesterday"
Huh??.
"Wait I have been asleep for two days,was it that serious?"
"Yeah but I guess it's better now,boss really cares about you he didn't sleep since the day before yesterday I only asked him to sleep a few minutes ago before woke up"
"Ohh?..I.. didn't know about that..."truly I don't know what to say I don't believe he cares about me that much,I guess I will give him some credits.
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Ryder's pov.
I was so stressed out I guess aunty Nana noticed that and then told me to sleep, it wasn't a bad idea though. Stella already told me that Ella was awake I really wanted to see her but this bunch of nuisance wouldn't let me, first it's my parents they said got me a wife which am not paying attention to. Secondly it's the show I have this afternoon and it's really urgent so i prepared for it getting my car keys I felt the urge to go to her room but I knew I won't be going for the show if I did that so I pushed the thought away and left for my show.
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Ella's pov.
Just as I thought, through out the evening I didn't see Ryder it was already 8:47,what a stupid gentleman I knew he didn't care about me,I heard he left for the a show, that guy is sick so a show more important than me, whatever I wonder why am thinking about him.
Her phone rings.
"Hello mom, are you okay?, did the bandits come again?,Mom am coming back I..."
She was already crying through are words.
"Ella! Put your self together and don't ever come back here"
"Mom, but why,why shouldn't I come back "
"They don't want the money anymore,they want you"
"What?me"
"Ella yes they want you so don't come here, it's seems like they find it hard to find you"
"Mom but what about you "
"Ella didn't worry about me I will be fine "
"But mom...."
"Isabella!!!! I won't repeat myself don't come back here"
Sarah hang's up the phone.
Ella knew very sure that the mom was being maltreated by those bandits,but why will those bandits want me, I need to tell Cynthia.
She calls Cynthia.
"Hello baby girl gist me sorry I forgot you though I was busy with my Jason"
"Cynthia the bandits, they are after me"
"What? why?... Why you?"
"I don't just know, but I think my mom knows the reason that's why she doesn't want me to come over to her "
"I think it's for the best "
"Yeah but what about my mom I need her close to me I know she's going through a lot in the hands of those bandits she's the only family I have right now"
A knock comes on the door.
"Cynthia I will call you back, someone is at the door"
"Is it my in-law "
"What the... bye I will catch up with you later " she hangs up.
Now is that person that wouldn't let her be.
"Yeah come in"
He comes in and shut the door there was no light but I knew it was Ryder, Why on earth is he in my room by this hour,i don't know but I don't seem to find my voice anymore,he came closer and closer to me but I didn't burge I wanted to know what he was up to.
"Do you feel better now "he asked with hints of concern.
"Yeah"I could barely hear my self.
"Do you feel sleepy "
I couldn't find my voice so I gave him a negative nod.
"Can stay with you for some time "
I gave him a positive nod this,am not sure I know what am doing.
"Ella, what you saw this morning was a misunderstanding..."
"I believe you" yeah I did believe him I heard Stella and auntie Nana discussing about I saw him do that day with that lady with I learnt her name was Susan and she is a desperate bitch,I also heard she had to set Ryder up which failed woefully,so sad for her the guy she's dying for is right in my room sitting on my bed I didn't get him drunk to do that. I feel so special.
"Ok someone would think you are feeling superior with that face you are making"
"Huh?? what face"must I always disgrace myself.
"What are you thinking about"oh lord here he goes with that cute smirk.
"Nothing I just..... it's nothing"I blame myself for not knowing how to lie,Aish...
I Suddenly feel like am about to enter inside the bed when I notice it's Ryder who is coming closer to me,yaaaaaa!!!! my heart is screaming I don't know why buh it's screaming, am afraid he might hear my heartbeat.
"What.. what are you doing"damn why do I also stammer in front of him.
"Do you want me to answer that?,ok,I really....."her phone's ringing tune interrupt his words.
Why now??
"Umm excuse me"
"Sure"
Third person's pov.
"Hello who's this "
"Hey pretty, it's Steven I just wanted to tell you about the birthday party it's tomorrow by 7 pm"
"Hi Steve why didn't you just write this on Whatsapp"
"I did text but you never replied anyways sweetheart I already sent you the address,I can't wait to see you"
"Ooh am sorry I forgot I will check it and me too I can't wait to see you,aha, can i come with a friend?"
"Yeah sure"
While all this convos was going someone was going to explode with anger but kept holding it back.
"Aww I think I like you already don't worry I will come "
"Really?? I will be waiting,bye"
"Bye"
'i really don't want to hang up the phone I miss you already" Steven feigned a baby voice.
"Haha don't worry we still have tomorrow buddy bye"
"Bye" Ella finally ends the call still smiling, she turns towards the burning Ryder.
"What were you saying"....