Chapter 31
School is over but Calista sat back in the class, she had decided not to allow Tyrell drive her home.
She’s going to trek and she’ll do anything to avoid Chase and Ofcourse, make him search for her.
She packed her books and place them neatly in her backpack then walk out of the Laboratory, where they’ve just finished their project.
Without looking back, Calista made her way to the school gate.
Driving to her school takes up to twelve minutes to arrive and if she’s to trek then she’ll spend thirty minutes to one hour to arrive home.
But her mind was made up and she’s determined to do it. Without thinking twice, Calista start walking down the street.
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Chase sat on the couch reading a magazine. He’s free today and don’t feel like going anywhere.
He had called Gray in advance and told him to handle any emergency that may need his attention.
It’s raining heavily outside and Chase wondered why Tyrell isn’t yet back with Calista. His phone rang just in time and it was Tyrell.
He picked it up and place the phone on his right ear.
“Boss…” Tyrell called
“What happened?”
“Calista is missing. We can’t find her and we have been waiting and searching for her for one hour now” Tyrell announce.
Chase stood up from the couch, alert.
“What do you mean she’s missing?” Chase asked.
“She didn’t inform me she’ll be going anywhere after school. And I can’t find her and almost every student is gone”
“Find her!” Chase yelled.
He grab his car key and dash out of the house, he opened his car and got in. It’s raining heavily and he wondered where she could have gone to.
Is she hanging out with Rowan or anybody again?
Chase refuse to believe Calista will ever disobey him. Chase swear not to take it easy on her if he’s to find out she’s trying to escape from him.
She can run and hide all she wants, but she can’t hide too long from him. But he’s worried because Calista doesn’t know any much places in Moscow.
He picked up his phone with one hand while he kept the other on the streeling.
“Rowan.. are you with Calista?” He asked when he picked up.
“No brother, you asked me to stay away from her. Is everything okay?”
Without any other word, Chase ended the call and drop his phone then increase his speed.
CALISTA RAYMONDS
I stood at the bus stop , wet as i tremble in cold. I haven’t even gone half the road when i realizes that I’m lost.
I had missed my way and don’t even know which direction to take again, it’s raining heavily, I couldn’t find any shade to stay till the rain stops.
My body was freezing and I didn’t know how long I could hold still.
I regret even thinking of trekking.
I didn’t think, I just take a decision because I think my feeling is right.
Tears fall my eyes as the weather is getting darker every single minute and there’s no sign of any bus or taxi stopping by.
My teeth was starting to crick and my leg seems too heavy for me to lift it up.
The only thing I could think of is the punishment Chase is going to give me, what if he believes or think I was trying to escape? What if he misunderstands me and trow me to the so called dungeon?
Still thinking, I noticed a car coming to my direction with it’s light on. The car stops just a little distance away from me and then I saw Chase got out and ran to me.
And then, darkness follows as I collapse in his arms.
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I opened my eyes feeling warm but also feeling pain on my head. The door opened and Chase walked in.
He stood by the door when he noticed I was already awake, I swallowed as I stared at him.
I recalled feeling weak and then he was running towards me before I lost conscious.
“What were you even thinking!” He suddenly said.
He wasn’t yelling but his voice is so deep that it makes one feel scared even when he’s not yelling.
“I’m sorry ” That was the only word that came out of my mouth.
“I assigned a guard and a driver to take care of you, drive you to school and bring you back but you chose to do it in your own way?”
“I’m sorry.. please don’t punish Tyrell , it wasn’t his fault.”
“What were you trying to do? Run away? Who told you it’d be easy for you to escape from me… You know for the fact that you’re staying here for your father’s sin doesn’t mean your father is safe. One mistake of yours can still cause his death”
My heart sank as I stare at him with tears that i try to resist.
“I’m sorry” I muttered again.
“You’re grounded. You’re not allowed to leave this house not even go to school until you’ve realize the mistake you just did and ready to correct your mistake”
Without a word, I nodded at him.
“The maid will bring you hot soup. Make sure to finish them all”
He turned and walk out of the room. I sat up from the bed and folded my hand beneath my breast and sighed. I can’t risk the life of my parents just to satisfy myself. I really still have a long way to go in serving him.
Just as Chase said, A maid walk into my room with a tray containing a plate of hot soup , she dropped it on the table and bow before walking out.
I sigh and walk over to sit down.
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Chase walked out of Calista’s room and walk into Tyrell who was standing by.
“Is she Okay?” Tyrell asked and Chase look at him before nodding.
He just don’t understand why everyone is being nice to her and he sometimes can’t help also being nice to her.
“I just finished talking to the doctor, Calista is suffering from heart failure. Do you know that?”
Chase’s eyes widened but he covered it up immediately.
“Heart failure?” Chase asked and Tyrell nods.
“The doctor said he’ll prescribe some medicines for her, but if it didn’t help, she’ll have to undergo surgery. She’s still in the early stage and it can get worst if nothing is done, when it’s get worst, her chances of living longer will be reduced.”
Chase nodded.
“This should be between us, she shouldn’t know about this yet.”