Lian and Clifford drove after Nichole without her notice and watched her as the cab pulled up in front of an Isolated building. They also packed at a distance not to draw her attention.
"What is she doing in a place like this?" Lian questioned
They watched in silence as she got down from the cab and went into the building. They also got down, sneaked after her watching closely not to be noticed. The goons came out to meet Nichole as usual.
"Who are those guys?" Lian questioned
"Keep calm Lian or you want us to be noticed?" Clifford cautioned
Lian kept silent as they watched Nichole moved into the room where Rosita was. Lian immediately took out his phone and started recording. Clifford's heart skipped in pain as he watched his wife being tormented by Nichole.
"Rosita..." he whispered to himself
The torment was so severe that he couldn't stand watching it anymore. He stood up in rage from their hiding spot to save his wife but Lian pulled him back.
"Not now Cliff, we need to get the evidence first."
Clifford sat back with tears in his eyes, took out his phone and called the police
IN THE ROOM
"I guess you have seen the video now, Rosie."
said Nichole to Rosita mockingly
"Please, let me go now Nichole. You've now gotten what you wanted." asked Rosita weakly
"Not yet Sweetheart..." Nichole replied in disdain and left the room.
She went out to meet the goons once again,
"Finish her off.." she ordered and left.
OUTSIDE THE ROOM
Lian and Clifford in their hideout watched silently as Nichole left. They quickly came out and rushed into the room and met the goons pointing a guy at Rosita.
"Cliff..." she called out weakly on seeing her husband.
Just then, they heard the siren of the police. The goons, startled, shoot Rosita and took to their heels.
"Rosie....." Clifford cried out and ran to the spot where she lay and held her in his arms
"Stay with me Rosie...."
" Cliff..." she cried weakly and fell unconscious
Clifford quickly took out his phone and called his brother
" Lian, am taking Rosita to the hospital."
" OK Cliff, we will handle the goons." he assured.
Clifford quickly took his wife and rushed her to the hospital. The goons tried to escape but were apprehended by Lian and the police.
THE HOSPITAL
Clifford pulled up in front of the hospital and called out for the nurses. They brought out the stretcher and carried Rosita to the theater room. The doctor asked him to wait outside. Few hours later, the doctor came out.
"How is she?" Clifford asked
"We were fortunate, the bullet hit her shoulder. We took the bullet out and she is fine now. The baby is also in good state. She will be transfered to the ward soon." answered the doctor
"Thank you doctor." he answered feeling relieved.
In an hour time, Rosita was transferred to a private ward fully conscious. She smiled as his husband entered the ward.
"Cliff....." she called out
Her husband smiled and sat beside her bed.
" I'm glad to have you back dear." he took her hand and kissed her forehead.
"It was Nichole, Cliff.. She got me kidnapped." said Rosita
"I know dear, I tried to warn you earlier about her but you didn't believe me." he replied
"I'm so sorry Sweetheart" she answered
They talked for awhile and Rosita asked Clifford about his video. Clifford sighed and explained everything to her.
" She trapped me dear and I was too naive to realize what she was up to. Please, forgive me," Clifford pleaded
"I forgive you Cliff, I know you wouldn't do anything to hurt me." she replied.
Clifford stayed with her for awhile and called Lian.
"Hello Lian, how did it go?" he asked
"The goons have been arrested and they are with the police now. How is Rosita now?"
"She is conscious and feeling better at the moment. The doctor said we will be discharged tomorrow."
"Okay, that's good news. I am heading to the hospital right now to see her."
" No Lian, let's meet at Mum's end. I'm heading over there."
"Okay bro, see you." he answered and hanged up.
Clifford turned to his wife and smiled
"I have to go now dear, I have something to take care of. I'll come for you tomorrow."
"Okay Sweetheart." Rosita answered
He kissed his wife and left
THE HOLLANDS'. MANSION
Lian and Clifford arrived home at the same time. They rushed into the house with Clifford furiously calling for Nichole
"Nichole... Nichole....."
Nichole, Mad.Flora and all the other workers rushed to the hall when they heard Clifford's shouts.
Nichole : Why are you shouting my name?
Mad.Flora : Clifford, what is the meaning of this drama?
Clifford : Where is my wife, Nichole?
"What nonsense are you sprouting Cliff? his mum asked
" It's not nonsense mum." Lian replied
"I said where is my wife, Nichole" he asked furiously.
"I don't know what you are talking about Cliff." she replied indifferently
Clifford (angrily): Really....., then what is this?
He pulled out Lian's phone and showed the video to her. She looked down on the phone, shocked. Mad.Flora took the phone from Cliff and was shocked with what she saw.
"What..! Nichole.., so you were behind all this?" she asked
"Mum, I...." she tried to reply but Mad. Flora landed a heavy slap on her face.
"What did you do this for, Nichole?" she asked amidst tears
"Because I wanted Clifford for myself." she shouted, revealing the things she had done and how she trapped Clifford and fled the house.
Mad.Flora, Lian and all the workers were shocked with this revelation.
Mad.Flora slammed herself on the sofa regretting her actions of bringing Nichole into the family.
"I'm sorry son" said Mad. Flora to Clifford
"This is all my fault. I had just wanted to make things better for you but I ended up causing lots of trouble."
Clifford sat beside her mum to cheer her up.
"It's okay mum, you just meant good. No need to worry now, everything has been resolved.cheer up."
Mad.Flora smiled and hugged his son.