Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

I heard those people leave quickly. In a short while, Zora walked in, holding Carl in one arm and a bowl of medicine in the other. She set the bowl down and said to me, "Drink up. I'll be back for the bowl later." With that, she hurried out without waiting to see if I would take the medicine.

I stared at the bowl in deep thought. I had to prepare the medicine and send it out, in case I didn't get another chance.

With that in mind, I quickly got out of bed and started going through my things, but I couldn't find any container suitable for the medicine.

I looked at my skin care bottles and containers, realizing that even if I emptied them, any residual cosmetics could interfere with any tests conducted on the medicine. Besides, if Zora noticed anything missing, I would be in trouble.

From the scent of her perfume, I knew she was familiar with my skin care products.

In a panic, I paced around the room. Zora could come back for the bowl at any moment, and if I was too late, I would have to take the medicine.

Just as I was about to dump the medicine in desperation, an idea hit me. I pulled open the bedside drawer, and took out a box.

I pulled out a condom, took the bowl to the bathroom, and poured the medicine into the condom. Then, I tied the open end, making a warm, medicine-filled sausage.

Perfect!

I hid the condom and lay back on the bed, trying to calm my racing heart.

After a bite of breakfast, I said to Zora in a listless tone, "I'm going to take a nap. Please don't let anyone disturb me. It's too early for all this noise!"

I figured my sleep-deprived look wouldn't need much acting.

Back in my room, I eagerly took out the phone, connected to the WiFi, and opened up WhatsApp. The only contact on there was Catherine, which told me it was a new number.

I set my phone to silent mode, just in case, and sent Catherine a message asking why she hadn't come today.

Catherine responded immediately with a voice message. I played it on the lowest volume, holding the phone to my ear. In the message, I could hear Catherine's frustrated voice. "Don't get me started. I went yesterday, but that nanny wouldn't let me in. She said the boss had taken you abroad for treatment and you hadn't come back yet!

I've tried to find you at your place before, but she always brushed me off. I actually believed her. Your phone was always off, and when it was on, no one would answer!

If you hadn't called me yesterday, I would have believed her lies and thought you were really abroad. I didn't want to disturb your rest due to the time difference, so I didn't call you back!"

I was overjoyed and responded quietly, "I thought you didn't hear what I said yesterday! I didn't expect the repairman to be your arrangement."

Upon hearing this, Catherine immediately called me via video. I quickly muted the phone and listened for any sound outside. When I was sure it was quiet, I answered the call...

In the video, when Catherine saw my haggard face, her reaction was extreme. She stared at the screen in shock for a moment before exclaiming, "Aaliyah! You look..."

I knew it was my worn-out appearance that had shocked her. Seeing her reaction, I burst into tears and couldn't speak.

Catherine, on the other hand, was furious. "Call the police, Aaliyah! What are you waiting for?"

I cleaned my tears and shook my head. "It's not time yet. I don't have enough evidence. What am I supposed to report?"

"We can't let those bastards get away with this!" Catherine was livid. "That heartless man... You're not protecting him, are you, Aaliyah? He's holding you captive. What are you waiting for? You'll be dead if you wait any longer! I know him better than anyone else. If it weren't for you, Aaliyah, he would be nothing more than a well-known hairdresser. What does he have?

He could spend his entire life styling hair and still not be where he is today. I'm not blaming you, but you should never have given him your company!"

"That is why I need to know what Jaylan is up to. I need the truth. Why are they doing this to me?" I choked up a bit, then whispered fiercely, "I won't just accept this. I'll make them wish they were dead, I'll get my revenge!"