Xander made his last stop for the night in the mack securities building, he only had to ring the bell once Isabelle Murray open the door, Xander nod at her guards for a job well done before going in.
"I apologise for dropping by so late"he check his watch it's "10pm"
"No, you're welcomed here anytime,I watched the news I'm so sorry it all happened, I'm sure foy did something to your office"She apologize sitting on the couch.
" It's not your fault ma'am, I'm here yeah about foy, you'll be needed at the court on Monday"Her eyes widen. " You'll be fine, we've a lot of victims who are willing to testify against him, you'll be safe my men will be with you"
" No I'm not scared to face him, I'm surprised it's happening so fast"Xander nod "finally I'll be out,I'll be free I'm so so thankful for your help sir"
" I came here to tell you,the lawyer will be here tomorrow so you can be prepared,you won't be seeing me till Monday"
" Okay sir,once again I'm sorry,the woman got hurt because of me,is she your girlfriend?"
" Yeah,my wife"Isabelle Murray jaw drop " Well we'll be married"
"Oh congrats sir, I'm sorry for whatever happened because of me,can I meet her to apologise?"
" Sure but that'll be when you get your freedom,I won't risk your safety,take care"
" You too sir"she tuck the fallen strand of her hair behind her ear.
Xander step out of the house facing the guards. "Take care of her,any problem I'll personally cut your throat"
" Copy sir"The men answered.
***
"Scars?"Micah ask.
"Yeah scars buh he's handsome" she laugh "Why is your face so pale?" Micah stare at her deeply before walking to the car asking her to follow,he call Xander placing the earpad in his ear.
"Xander"
"Is she out and okay?James helped me in moving Isabelle out, she's okay too"
"Jamie is out, she's in the car with me, Xander now I'm sure the killer is after her"
" What?How?"
" Remember when Isabelle had disappeared,and the police made a fake conference meeting on our they've the killer"
" Yes"
" We thought it was true but eventually we knew it was all fables but do you remember the three looks of the man?"
" Yeah, everything"
" The killer came to the house,the same one...with scars, I'm not going back into that house with Jamie I'm taking her to my house in Ciechanòw,I can't risk it"
" Great idea, she must be protected at all cost, I'll call you once I'm done"
"Okay"Micah relax taking off the earpad he glance at jamie who's pouting again.
"I need to speak to my sister,you can't take me out of Warsaw without her permission"
" You'll speak to her,but not here not right now, Isabelle is in the hospital I thought we already talked about it"He turn the car ignition key.
"I wanna see her and I won't take it lying low with that Xander or whatever his name is"She fold her arms,Micah put the seatbelt on her.
" I'll get you something to eat after that, I'll make you a nice breakfast then with maximum security we'll go see Isabelle"he kiss her forehead.
" Your life sucks"she grumble.
*****
Isabelle eyes flutter open,wincing a bit at the bright light streaming from the window this time she was more stronger to move about,she cock her head and her heart skipped a bit,right on the couch was xander sleeping with his laptop on his lap.
A woman in white walk in, Isabelle close her eyes as her vision became a little fuzzy with the forming tears.
"Good morning, Ms Collins how are you feeling?"
"Good" Isabelle mumble " Can I stand up now?"
" By all means you can since the wound is only..."
" I need to pee"She cut in,the nurse bat her eyelid and Bob.
"I'll take you in"
The walk to the bathroom felt like forever for Isabelle,when the nurse finally left her but still remained standing by the door,she bring out a small phone from her pant,the phone Sasha had given her.
flashback:
"I need a phone urgently Sasha" Sasha frown a bit,sitting straight.
" Why?"
" It's important,I need to make a call please"
"Okay okay, I've Micah other phone here it's a pay phone no one can trace your call only if you spend five minutes on it"
flashback ends:
She dial the number and put the phone hastily on her ear,the sound of answer made her sigh in relief.
"Maya,this is Isabelle speaking" she spoke.
"Isabelle,where were you all this while, you were missing for a week"
" I know,but I can't come back not right now, triplicate is back,the killer is back,Jamie is in the police custody and I need her out"
" Wait what?Jamie is in jail then why? damn I'll do something but always have this phone on you, I'll talk to the others"
" Good,I need her out of there today,with all charges cleared"
" Relax, I'm working on it"
" Bye"Isabelle palm the phone after disconnecting the call,she open the door after using the toilet and her face pale as she meet face to face with Xander.
Xander crane his head, scanning her before stepping out of the way, he'd heard whispering sound that's why he came in and he was sure he heard her say'bye'.
"Morning" She ignored him,the nurse helping her to the bed " Is she okay?"
" Yes sir, I'll call the doctor "
"Please do" he murmur,the nurse smile not able to look at him because of the way he bent staring at Isabelle before she leaves "Why are you so quiet?" he ask.
"Does that affect you?,Xander for once why don't you mind your business"
"Wow,you are a pro in recovering,how do you feel knowing your sister will rot in jail"he smirk.
" I feel good compared to the thought of marrying you" Xander clench his jaw "You retaliated,my sister is in jail but I assure you she'll be out"
" Are you daring me?"
" I dare people Xander,if not you would be dead by now"Isabelle utter,leaning on the bed,Xander throw daggers at her.
"You left me to die"
"Is there some other accusation, because I'm more than ready to script it down"Isabelle retort sharply,Xander stood up straight.
"What's the thing you hate the most Isabelle?" his sudden question made her squirm.
" Marrying you, it'll be the biggest mistake we both make"
" I don't love you anymore" 'Its obvious'she wanted to scream but a hum came out "but I'll marry you,I want you to make that mistake today"
" Xander are you crazy?"she yell.
" Today as soon as You've eaten we're leaving"he pocket both his hand.
"I need to get jamie out of jail first"
"And I've to process your death certificates"he said with a lot of enormity that the color drain out of her face "but still we'll get married".
She couldn't process his words "death certificate?"
" Any problem?" a loud cry made Xander suddenly squint " Your saviour's are here,get a good proper sleep, we're getting married and my bride must be exceptional"
Xander step out,leaving Isabelle to her misery,she regret meeting Xander,she regret coming back,she regret ever associating with the mack,she regret ever saying the word marriage.
Xander stand behind the door his gaze Daring Sasha to make a move towards the door,he amble to his father in the living room.
"Morning Dad"
"What're you trying to prove by making a living being dead?"Rick mack burst out in anger.
"Doing what I need to,dad I've to do everything to clip her wings"he sit cross legged on the couch.
"Stop the charade,you want her to become yours just say it" Sasha shout taking the coffee from the maid "And prove me wrong because this house is the same you brought her to five yrs ago"
" Why don't you shut and make dad and I have a understanding?"Xander scowl.
" Mom would never have approved of this,let her go,why torture her for christsake"
"Don't involve mom in our Argument,mom is gone stop bringing her into topics"he yell back,Rick raise his hand they both keep quite.
"We're talking about a dire issue Sasha no more words about your mother,for once you two let your mother rest in peace"
" I'm sorry"the two apologise.
" Xander you've to understand your sister,she wants the best for you and..."
" Dad when she left you said it was my mistake,I wasn't keen on her,I didn't live beyond the Romance now she's back I won't let her slip out of my finger like she usually does"Xander rib the back of his neck.
" You've fallen out of love with her, remember? "Sasha sneer.
" Yes,juicy busy body now may I continue?"
"With honours"She bow.
" I'm getting married to her today,I need the wedding dress"
Rick mack and Sasha shared a horrified expression.