THE WEDDING
Can I love you?
Written by Sherry
Episode 25
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Nigel went back to the other house to stay with Rose who is suffering because of everything that is going on.
He met her sitting in her room staring at the ceiling and tears coming from her eyes.
He sat beside her and hugged her, he has a feeling Selena is up to something.
But he doesn’t have something big on her yet, if only his investigator could get more dirt on her.
Nigel: My love it’s okay, we’re gonna have angel back very soon I promise. Please stop crying.
Rose: My baby is hungry, I need to feed him. I’m the one who is supposed to be holding him and feeding him. He doesn’t deserve to pay for my sins
She breaks into tears again.
Nigel: It’s alright Rose, I’m as worried as you are. Please come eat something.
Rose: No Nigel. I can’t eat anything until my baby comes back, I won’t eat anything until he comes back.
Nigel: Don’t do this to me Rose please… I can’t…
A call came through his phone and he recognizes as the police.
Nigel: Yes inspector.
Inspector Dave: Something big happened Mr Owens. We found the body of a lady dressed in a uniform presumed to be your workers uniform at the roadside just now.
Nigel: (Shocked) What? What’s wrong with the person?
Inspector Dave: We can’t say yet… She has been taken to the hospital, where are you Mr Owens you’re needed for questioning.
Nigel: I’m at my other house with my son’s mother, I never knew any of this happened.
Inspector Dave: This is a very critical case Mr Owens, whoever did this wasn’t careful.
Nigel: Can I come early tomorrow morning? It’s already late and Rose needs to rest.
Inspector Dave: As an inspector, that’s all I can do so please make sure you come in the morning.
Nigel: Sure I will… Thanks inspector.
He hangs up and sees Rose staring at him for an explanation.
Nigel: They found the body of one of the workers at the mansion on the road side… I don’t know what really happened yet but I think it’s linked with our son’s disappearance.
Rose: Hmph! Couldn’t be anyone other than Selena.
Nigel: Rose
Rose: Don’t call me Nigel you know it’s true. That worker came from your mansion and Selena is the only person apart from the workers that is in the mansion.
Nigel: I know but… I never knew Selena would do something so dangerous and callous.
Rose: Then do you think I’m worse than she is.
Nigel: No Rose don’t think like that please. I’m just saying this because I’ve known her for years and she never came across as a troublesome person.
Rose: (Scoffs) Stop talking about Selena’s good girl acts to me. I’m going to the station to report and request for a search conducted at your mansion tomorrow.
Nigel: Rose stop being so stubborn and wait at least. I was gonna ask for that even before you said anything.
Rose: No you’re not! You are always supporting her! I’m sick and tired of hearing you defending her!
She ran out of the room in anger while he chased after her. He caught her before she got to the gate.
Nigel: Rose! Rose I’m sorry… I’m not defending Selena, I’m just surprised.
Rose: Well I’m fed up of hearing about her so I’m leaving.
Nigel: What?
Rose: I’m leaving and I’m also going to give that bitch a piece of my mind.
Nigel: Rose… You want to leave me just because you are jealous? I’m the one who has suffered most in all of this yet I’m not complaining (He starts feeling a pain in his chest and head) Stop… Stop doing this please.
Rose: What’s wrong with you Nigel?
He collapsed on her shoulder
Rose: Nigel! OMG! I’m so sorry.
The security help her carry him up to the room and she attended to him.
Rose: I’m so sorry Nigel. I shouldn’t have stressed you so much. I totally forgot… I’m so stupid, being your doctor and knowing your condition I… feel so bad.
She continues crying.. He opened his eyes and sat up. She was backing him so she didn’t see him wake up, he dragged her to himself.
Nigel: Stop crying
Rose: I’m sorry… I’m so sorry.
Nigel: I’m not mad at you my darling… I guess I’ve been too stressed out.
Rose: What would you like to eat?
Nigel: I’m not hungry.
Rose: But you’re not well Nigel, you need to eat in order to take your drugs.
Nigel: You’re not eating so I’m not eating
Rose: What?
Nigel: Let’s just wait till our son returns.
Rose: Nigel… You’ll get sick.
Nigel: Does that matter? You’re all that matters Rose so I don’t care.
Rose: I’m sorry… I was being selfish. I’ll eat something now… Let’s go.
He k!ssed her.
Nigel: That’s my girl.
?Skip time?
?The next morning?
Nigel went to the police station as promised.
After a while he was allowed to see the inspector.
Inspector Dave: Good morning Mr Owens
Nigel: Good morning Inspector… Please tell me what’s really going on?
Inspector Dave: One of our officers on patrol saw this body on the road last night.
Inspector Dave brings out some pictures taken of the woman.
Nigel: Dear God! This is Soledad. She’s one of my favorite workers.
Inspector Dave: She was still wearing her uniform which means she was coming from your mansion.
Nigel: She always wears her uniform even when going home… I have not been home and only my wife has been home with the workers.
Inspector Dave: What if she saw something that made them smash her head because she was really bleeding from her head.
Nigel: Officer… Can I please request that my house be searched?
Inspector Dave: If that’s what you want Mr Owens we do just that.
Nigel: Don’t hesitate to arrest anyone you see doing something suspicious even if its my wife.
Inspector Dave: We’ll be sure to do our job well. Besides we need to ask Mrs Owens a few questions.
Nigel: She’s Selena… I’m gonna divorce her soon.
Inspector Dave: Alright Mr Owens.
A call comes to the inspectors phone.
Inspector Dave: Yes tell me… She’s awake? She is trying to say something?
Watch her well… I’m on my way.
Nigel: Can I come with you Inspector?
Inspector Dave: Sure… Let’s go.
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