MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 71 – 90

MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 71 – 90

Chapter 84

“But_” Austin couldn’t finish his statement as Gray raised him up, dragged him and pushed him out of the office then locked the door.

Elena who had been quietly watching everything burst into laughter while Gray looked at her helplessly.

“Gosh, Mr Gray, you’re very funny.” She said and laughed again.

“There’s nothing funny about that, Elena. Why are you always spending your work hours with him when you should be focusing on the files I gave you to work on?” He asked with a displeased look on his face.

“You didn’t complain when he came in, why are you complaining now? Tell me, Mr Gray. Are you by any chance jealous?” She asked and smirked.

“Jealous! No! Why would I be?” He scoffed.

“I don’t know, why would you be?” She asked and he kept quiet. “Don’t mind me, I was only asking. But, if you were jealous, then trust me, your jealous expression is cute.” She said and smiled.

Gray didn’t know when he smiled. Like a tamed lion, he went back to his seat and sat down. Elena smiled, ‘What a childish lover I’ve got here.’ she chuckled and continued working. “Elena,” He called and she looked up. “You said your were hungry earlier. Why not go to the cafeteria and get something to eat.” He said and her face lit up.

“Wow! Thank you. I thought I was gonna starve to de..ath.” She said and ran out.

Gray chuckled. Why is she exactly like Noel? He remembered the other time when Austin and Noel would make him jealous like this. But wait, why is he jealous whenever Austin is with Elena? What was happening to him? He took her as Noel and felt his heart beating for her. He couldn’t comprehend what was going on, could he be falling in love with Elena? But he doesn’t want to love anyone. Why is his heart doing this to him? He waved his thoughts away and focused on the laptop.

Elena ran out of the office and stood at the reception. Raymond decided to try his luck again. He didn’t know why, but he found himself wanting to make friends with this scary lady. “Hi.” He waved and to his astonishment, she smiled.

“Hello Raymond, how are you today?” She asked.

“I’m fine. Are you off for lunch?” He asked.

“Yes.” She answered.

“So am I, let’s go together then.” He said, ignoring the signals that Reina was giving him.

“Sure, let’s go.” She smiled and he followed her. He thanked God for making him so lucky to talk to her today. When they arrived at the cafeteria, some of the employees moved back in fear when they saw Elena. No one wanted to get fired like Flora.

“Just look at her, so wicked and cheap.” Debby, Flora’s friend muttered as Elena walked by thinking she won’t hear her but Elena heard and stopped in her tracks. She turned back and walked up to Debby with a smirk on her lips.

“Repeat what you just said.” She ordered.

Debby gulped. “I didn’t say anything.” She lied.

“Do I look like I’m deaf?” Elena snapped and Debby shook her head. “Well, since you aren’t gonna repeat what you’ve said, go and meet Mr Gray, tell him that you want to resign and get your resignation letter ready else I’ll make sure you get fired by myself.” Elena said. She didn’t wait for Debby to talk before walking away. Raymond shuddered, this was one scary lady. Oh God! He prayed never to get on her bad side. They went to the lunch lady and took their order before sitting on an empty table.

“So, how may I help you?” Elena asked Raymond, after she started eating.

“Erm…” He glared his throat. “I just wanted us to be friends, that’s all.” He said and she stared at him for a while before sighing.

“You’re thinking I’m Noel too right?” She asked and he kept quiet. “I’m not Noel, okay? People have look alikes everywhere. I’m getting tired of people referring a dead person to me.” She said.

“Sorry if it makes you feel like that. It’s just that we can’t help it. Losing Noel was like losing a precious gem. Since she died, everything changed, the company was no longer lively, our boss was no longer his cheerful self, there was a time that he almost committed sui¢ide but Austin stopped him. We all loved her so much, I loved her as well because she was different and the most humble and funny lady I’ve ever come across.” Raymond said and Elena blinked her tears away.

“It’s okay. Things happen for a reason, now cheer up and eat. I’ll be your friend.” She said and he smiled before starting to eat.

After they had finished eating, they stood up and dropped the plates. “You go on without me, I’ll be right back.” Elena said, he nodded and she left for Austin’s office.

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AUSTIN’S OFFICE

Elena opened the door and entered. She didn’t even wait for him to tell her before helping herself with a seat. Austin chuckled and said, “You’re just like her.”

“Like who?” She asked.

“Noel,” He answered and she just smiled. “Well, let’s get to why I called you here.” He said, his face turning serious. Elena had never see Austin this serious before, what could be wrong? She became worried immediately.

“Okay, hope all is well.” She said.

“I wish I could tell you that all is well, Elena because it would be a relief to me as well.” He said.

“Tell me what’s bothering you then, I will try and help you if I can.” She said.

“It’s about Scarlet, she’s avoiding me.” Austin said, sadly.

“Avoiding you? The Scarlet I know loves you so much.” She blurted out.

“Huh?” Austin asked.

“Urm, what I meant was that, I’ve met Scarlet and I’ve known her, she always talked about you. She said that she loves you so much.” Elena said, hoping that Austin would buy her lie.

Austin knew she was lying but didn’t want to probe further. “If you say so. Ever since Noel’s death, she came back from Chicago and we met. Everything was going well but later, I noticed that she started avoiding me. She doesn’t visit me like she used to, she doesn’t talk much to me whenever we meet and anytime I call her, she would be in haste to end the call.” Austin said.

Noel sighed. “Did you guys have an argument or something?” She asked.

“Not at all. I don’t know why she’s doing that either. I’m telling you, so that you can help me talk to her, I love her so much whether she’s right in whatever she’s doing or wrong. I will always support her and be by her side, if she’s in any kind of difficult condition, I’ll love her more and comfort her. I can’t bear to lose her please.” He said.

“Don’t fret, Austin. I’m gonna talk to her. One thing I know is that, Scarlet loves you and will always love you. Don’t worry. I’ll take my leave now before your jealous friend catches me here.” She said and Austin laughed.

“Yeah, thanks for your help.” He smiled.

“Anytime!” She smiled and stepped out. She headed to Scarlet’s office. It was now that everything dawned on her, Scarlet normally shared an office with Austin. Why on Earth is she in a separate one? Elena thought as she entered Scarlet’s office.

Scarlet looked up from her laptop and smiled. “Elena, welcome. What brings you to my office today?” She asked.

“I just wanted to see how you’re doing and also have a word with you, if you don’t mind.” Elena said and sat down.

“Of course not! You can talk to me.” Scarlet left what she was doing and sat down well.

“Scarlet, do you trust me?” Elena asked.

“Not as much as I trust Noel, but yeah, I trust you.” She said.

“Okay. Will you believe me when I say that, Austin loves you so much?” Elena asked.

“Yes, I know Austin loves me a lot. He is the best!” She smiled.

“Then why are you avoiding him? He is dying mentally, forget that he is masking it with a smile. Tell me the truth, what’s going on?” Elena asked.

Scarlet sighed. “Promise me that you won’t tell anyone what I’m about to tell you.”

“You have my word on that.” Elena said and she sighed.

“I only told Noel about this, now I’m going to tell you. It all happened at a club few years ago…” Scarlet narrated everything to Elena and she acted surprise. “Right now, I feel so dirty around him. It wasn’t my fault that the pregnancy got ab©rted but I’m still ashamed of myself. I love Austin a lot and it hurts me that he’s feeling this way but I’m too embarrassed to face him. What is he going to think of me?” She asked in tears.

“You’ll never know what he’ll think till you try and tell him. I’m sure he will give you a positive answer because he truly loves you.” Elena said.

Scarlet was quiet for a while before making up her mind to tell him. “This is all Camille’s fault!” Scarlet snapped.

Elena sat up at the mention of Camille. “What did she do?”

“I forgot about all these and lived my life happily but Camille threatened to expose me because I suspected her for Noel’s de..ath. She said she would tell my parents and make my father’s bIood pressure rise if I dare mention that she klled Noel. She said that I was laying false allegations on her.” Scarlet said.

Elena balled her fists angrily. So, this is what Camille has been doing? “Calm down okay? Just create a time and tell him. I’m sure that he will understand.” Elena said.

“Thank you so much.” Scarlet sniffed back her tears.

“I’ll see you soon.” Elena stood up and waved goodbye to Scarlet. Scarlet waved back and she left the office. She would make sure she hasten up and treat Camille a bitter lesson for hurting the people she love.

MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 71 – 90

After work that day, she refused to allow Gray carry her and decided to trek home. She started walking along the road and it was getting a bit dark. She tried hailing down cabs but none stopped for her.

Soon, there was a heavy downpour and she hid at a corner to stay away from the rain else it would ruin her mask and she might catch a cold. Not quite long, she saw four figures coming her way. She stepped down and wanted to walk out but they surrounded her.

“You look pretty and hot, babe.” One of them said and tried to touch her chest but she gave him a dirty sIap.

“Try such nonsense with me next time and I’ll remove your rotten teeth along with your bald head.” She said.

The remaining three rushed towards her and within 2 minutes, she had beaten the living daylight out of them. They fell on the floor and became unconscious. The one she sIapped picked up a gvn and was about to shoot her but she picked a stone and h it it on his forehead. He passed out immediately.

“Jerks! You aren’t even strong enough.” She spat out. No one needed to tell her that these was all planned by Camille.

She heard footsteps and quickly picked up the gvn the other guy dropped. She walked to where she heard footsteps from and saw a guy. She knew who he was right away. He was about to run but she dragged him back and pinned him to the wall then pointed the gvn at his forehead.

“Start telling me everything you know, Levi. Else, I’ll blow your head off this instant. I am not afraid to empty your skull here and now!”

MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 71 – 90

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