Betrayed for Love
By Authoress Vehrah
»» THE ARDENTINE'S MANSION »»
He pulled the trigger and Nanny Esther screamed as the bullet hit Margie.
She actually came to Arnaldo's front to protect him. The bullet pierced through her stomach and she held it as blood escaped the gun shot wound.
What the hell did you do??? Kyle asked.
She caused it for herself. Quick let's get out of here; Desmond said and Kyle nodded as they ran out of the house.
Julio tried following them and when he was about entering his car, they shot the tire. He was running trying to follow them when they shot at him but he dodged. He hid behind a car and when he got up to check on them, they were gone. He sighed and ran back into the house. He met Margie lying on the ground with her head on Arnaldo's thigh.
I..it l..looks l..like k..karma h..has p..paid m..me b..back f..for m..mistreating y..you; she said as blood escaped her mouth.
Mom don't say anything. We'll get you to the hospital; Arnaldo said and carried her up as he ran to his car. Julio and Nanny Esther trailed behind and Julio opened the gate since the gateman is dead.
Take care!! Nanny Esther said and Arnaldo nodded and ignited the engine before driving off. Julio hailed a cab and told the driver to and follow Arnaldo from behind.
Stay with me mom!! Arnaldo said to Margie and she nodded slightly.
In 2 minutes time, they arrived at the hospital and he rushed her into the hospital.
Doctor!! Doctor!! He called and a doctor and 2 nurses came to him with a stretcher.
Help my mother please. She got shot; he said.
Alright!! He said and the two nurses immediately put her on the stretcher. They all rushed her to the ER and Arnaldo was about to go in when a nurse stopped him.
You can't go any further sir; she said and he nodded as tears trailed down his eyes. Julio came to him and he enveloped him into a hug.
I can't lose mum! I just can't; he wept on his shoulder.
You won't!! The doctors will do everything they can to save her; Julio said even though he wasn't sure. He tried holding back his tears but he couldn't as a tear drop fell from his eyes. They broke the hug after a while and they wiped their tears.
I'll just call Ivy; Arnaldo said and Julio nodded. Arnaldo walked out of the hospital and stood near his car as he dialled Ivy's number.
★ Ivy ★
I laid on my bed while reading a novel when my phone that was on my dresser rang. I got up from bed, wore my bunny slippers and went to carry my phone. I saw the caller and a smile lit my face as I picked the call.
📱 Hello baby!! How are you? I said and asked as I sat on my bed.
📱 Am not fine dear!! My mum was shot; he said.
📱 What??!! I asked as I stood up.
📱 They were aiming at me but she took the bullet for me. We just made up ivy, I just can't lose her even though she's not my real mum; he said crying already.
📱 Alright calm down! Where are you? I'll come to you now; I said.
📱 Am at Custom Hospital; he said.
📱 Alright, I'll be there soon. I love you; I said with a smile.
📱 I love you too; he said and I ended the call. I rushed to my closet and quickly changed into a purple hoodie and a white baggy jeans. I wore a black Nike canvas before carrying my phone as I ran downstairs.
Ivy!! Where are you going? Lily who was watching Viral scandal asked.
Arnaldo's mum was shot and I need to be there for him; I said and Lily stood up.
How did that happen? She asked.
I'll explain later. Just take care of yourself alright and don't go out. Make sure to lock the door alright? I said and asked.
Alright! Be careful; Lily said.
I will; I said and left the house. I took a cab that took me to custom hospital and I didn't notice a car following me. We arrived at the hospital and I paid him before rushing in. I asked the nurse at the counter for Margie Ardentine and she showed me where to go which i did. I got there and saw Arnaldo and Julio sitting on a chair.
Arnaldo!! I called and he looked up.
Ivy!! He called and we both hugged each other.
Are you okay? I asked and he nodded.
Thanks for coming; he said and I smiled.
No need to thank me, I love you that's why am here; I said and he smiled.
Arnaldo!!! Anna called from behind and they turned to look at her.
What are you doing here? I asked and she pushed me away before going to Arnaldo.
What happened Arnaldo? She asked.
None of your business, get the hell out of here; he said coldly.
No I won't! I love you Arnaldo and I don't want to leave you; she said.
But don't you get it?? I don't love you and I will never love you. I love ivy and only her!!!! He yelled and tears welled up in her eyes.
I don't care what you say, I won't leave this hospital cos you need me. I know you do, you just don't want to admit it; she said and I got angry and pulled her by the hair.
If you won't leave, then I'll drag you out of here; I said and pulled her out of the hospital. The moment we got outside, I pushed her and she fell on the floor.
Now leave!!! We don't want you here; I said and she got up and slapped me. I wasted no time in slapping her back twice.
You'll pay Ivy!!!! You'll pay dearly!!! She yelled and I sighed.
Why did you become this way Anna?? Why did you change?? What happened?? I asked softly.
Because of you, Ivy. You took Arnaldo away from me. You replaced me with Naomi. Why won't I be angry. My parents aren't always around, Maurine isn't always around cos she's always following mum and dad. You were the only one I loved apart from nanny Nancy but you left me as well. You learnt of my past and you abandoned me. You stole my man away from me and that's why I hate you. I hate you!!!!!! She yelled and tears welled up in my eyes.
You're wrong. I didn't abandon you, I love you even till now but you hate me. I didn't steal anyone from you cos he wasn't yours to begin with. He fell for me and you have to accept that and if you truly loved me, you wouldn't have ran over me that day; I said as I wiped my tears. She looked at me obviously shocked.
So now you're blaming me for trying to kill you? she asked.
Don't act dum Anna, I know you were the one. You're the only one who hates me and plus, I saw you when you ran over me but I didn't want to tell anyone because I still love you; I said and she smiled before laughing.
Nothing you say to me will change my mind. I still hate you Ivy and I'll make sure Arnaldo will become mine even if it means eliminating you so watch your back; she said and rolled her eyes at me before leaving. She entered her car and zoomed off.
I squatted near the wall and cried bitterly. The memories of us playing together, laughing together, eating together, gisting together and so much more rushed into my head and more tears rushed from my eyes. I felt a hand on my shoulder and I looked up and met Arnaldo's gaze.
Arnaldo!! She called as she stood up.
I heard everything. Don't waste your tears on her. She doesn't deserve it and if she truly was your best friend, she wouldn't have done all this to you. Just clean your tears and forget about her alright? For me, please; he said and I smiled before hugging him tightly.
I love you so much; I said.
I love you too; he said and pulled out of the hug.
Let's go in; he said and interlocked our fingers as we went into the hospital. Immediately Julio saw them, he rushed to them.
Son, the doctor just talked to me; he said and Arnaldo started feeling anxious.
What happened?? He asked.
Something happened Arnaldo; he said and Arnaldo's heart began beating really fast.
Your mum is.......
Tbc ...
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So Margie got shot instead??
Is she dead or alive??