Purple Romance

''That must prove how important I am to you then, and also to him because you also want to use me for the same purpose. Bringing me to the hospital, acting like you care about me, wasn't all of the just so you could get back at Lucas? Do you know the kind of people I hate the most in this world? People who try to use me and that's what you and Lucas did. I have nothing else to say to you, so leave me alone''

''Carl, you have to believe me. I like you and I want us to be together''

''Sorry, I don't like you anymore. After finding out that you knew about my feelings and still acted as if you didn't, I don't find you so pleasant to the eye anymore. The thought of been used by you two brothers disgust me. I don't want to see you ever again''

''Lucas left the country today. He ran away again just like he did two years ago''

''What has that got to do with me?''

''Lucas isn't what you think. He even killed his fiancée whom he was going to get married to''

''What do you mean by that?''

''Two years ago, he was about to get married but then, the woman fell for another man. Even after knowing the woman was wavering, he still pushed forward the wedding. He was so wilful and in the end, the woman not wanting to spend her life with a bastard child like him took her own life''

''The man the woman was wavering over. Was it by chance, because of you?'' Carlien asked as she took a step closer to him.

''Yes'' he answered proudly and Carlien lifted her hand and slapped him hard.

''You insufferable bastard. You are everything I hate in a human being. From today, the last bit of respect I had for you just died. Lazarus, I hope the memory of your bad deeds come back and haunt you for the rest of your life'' Carlien said and walked away. Lazarus touched his cheek and chuckled out loudly.

...

Paige tugged Jessi to bed and walked out of the room to the hall. She saw Jordan making a call.

''En, thanks Ad-Din, bye''

''Was that Maria's husband?'' Paige asked as she got closer.

''En, he called to find out why Lucas suddenly went over. He has refused to see anyone after getting checked into the hotel. I told Ad-Din to give him some time''

''I don't care about him anymore. He hurt my best friend'' Paige said and turned to go to the sofa when Jordan wrapped his arms around her, giving her a back hug.

''What about me? Do you not care about me?'' he asked and bit her ear loop and she shuddered. ''You know, when you do this each time I touch you, I feel like doing a lot of naughty things to you''

''Stop messing around'' Paige said nervously as she blushed.

''Paige'' he mentioned her name sensually.

''En''

''I love you'' he said and turned her body to face him. Paige's face turned red.

''You are blushing'' he muttered looking into her face.

''You always say the most unexpected things''

''Let's go and meet my father after you are done with the internship at healing village.

''Huh? Your father? But, we just started dating not too long ago?''

''So, you don't want to marry me? Aye, I am such a pitiful man. The woman I am going crazy for doesn't want to marry me''

''You want us to get married?''

''Then, did you think I was just dating you because I'm lonely?''

''But, I'm scared. Your father is a big man of a company; will he think I am with you because of your money?''

''No, he won't. But, before that, there is something I've been wanting to do since yesterday when I saw you acting so badass''

''What did you want to do?''

''This…'' he said and smacked her lips, ''you were so beautiful that I was afraid other men would look at you'' he added and kissed her lightly again.

''Do you have beer in the fridge?'' Paige asked and Jordan gave her a confused look.

''What do you need beer for?'' he asked as his hand tugged her loose hair behind her ear.

''I'm craving beer''

''I have beer off course, how many cans do you need?''

''Three, won't you drink?''

''I won't. I need to drive you home but, I don't mind spending the night with you'' he whispered into her ears before going to get the beer from the fridge. Paige went over to the sofa and sat while waiting.

Jordan brought three can beer to her and sat down. ''Here, I'm not sure why you suddenly want to drink but if you feel like talking about it, I am all ears''

''It's nothing special, I am just craving a beer today''

''I see. Are you worried about Carly?''

''Yes, I don't know but she is acting too okay to be fine even after knowing Lucas left''

''Do you want to know why Lucas did what he did?''

''No, I would rather he said the truth to Carly. Don't tell me his reasons because I won't ever be able to sympathise with him, no matter what. I only care about my best friend right now'' Paige said and drank some of the beer.

''I understand. When are you leaving for healing Village tomorrow?''

''In the evening. The train leaves in the evening. Jordan, can I ask you something about Jessi's accident?''

''Yes, sure''

''I saw in the report that she was able to use her legs for a few months before becoming paralysed. I want to know how that happened?''

''Jessi was able to walk after a surgery and was supposed to go for a follow up surgery but the doctor in charged suddenly left the country. I was busy at that time too and Jessi said the surgery was painful and that she didn't want to go through it again''

''Do you know where the doctor could be by now? The one who did the first surgery on Jessi?''

''I haven't really bothered to find out where he is after Jessi refused to go through with the second phase''

''Look for him. I have some questions to ask him''

''Paige, is there something wrong with Jessi? I noticed you have been obsessed with her legs lately''

''Jordan, I don't know how you are going to take this but I don't want you to panic. Jessi is fine… for now''

''What do you mean for now? Did you find out something that I should know?''

''The think is, I found some irregularities with the medical report so I sent it over to my Professor to have a look at it'' Paige looked at Jordan, not sure if it was appropriate to tell him what Professor Glow said that morning about Jessi's condition.

''Paige, if it's important, you have to tell me''

''I think that Jessi lied to you about the accident. She wasn't run over by a car because of carelessness'' Paige said cautiously.

''What do you mean by that? Explain to me''

''The position of Jessi's legs from the MRI and the scan showed that, at the time of the accident, Jessi suffered a shock which affected her memory. So, it might not have been an actual accident but…''

''Someone pushed her towards the car that ran her over, right?'' Jordan completed the sentence for her and she nodded her head. ''Yvonne, I always knew she wasn't telling the truth but I just couldn't get it out of her''

''Jordan, calm down and listen to me. Those were just Professor Glow's speculations; we don't have evidence that Yvonne was involved or not. The only person who can tell us the truth is Jessi herself.

''Paige, for so many years, I blamed myself for what happened to Jessi. If everything you are saying is true, then I won't let Yvonne off that easily''

''Jordan, instead of getting angry, I want you to be rational and think this through. We also need to thread carefully and give Jessi time to open up about what happened that day. That is why I need your permission to go with her to healing village. She will stay with Carly and I. Carly majored in psychology for two years before joining the General and Clinical Anaesthetics department and can be of great help to Jessi mentally. So, instead of running off to Yvonne, let's gather all the evidence we can get, get Jessi to open up and after that we will have a clear goal of what to do 

''Paige''

''Hm''

''Thank you for everything''

''You are welcome''

''I suddenly feel like drinking''' Jordan said and picked one of the can beer and she snatched it from him.

''No, you can't drink. You need to send me home first''

''Sleep here tonight''

''Huh?''

''Don't look at me with those eyes'' Jordan said to her.

''How do I look at you?''

''Your eyes are looking at me with alarm bells ringing in your ears. Don't worry, I was just messing with you. Let's keep all those thoughts for when we get married, okay? I might not look the part but I am a man who follows the Bible''

''Tsk!!!''

''But, I can do this without going overboard'' he said and pulled her over and kissed her.

''My mouth smells of alcohol'' Paige muttered and pushed him away.

''I don't mind' he said, pulling her closer to himself again, this time, he held her head in place and kissed her passionately.