Ella's parents looked at her as if she'd just spoken a different language. They looked at each other, then back at their daughter. 'Was this not the same person who broke everything in her bedroom just yesterday because she did not want to marry Xavier?' They each thought. 'But today she's saying she will marry him' with this thought in their minds, Sarah and Israel looked at each with concerned then back at their daughter.
Ella looked at her parents bashfully. She was so embarrassed at the behaviour she exhibited yesterday. She bit her tongue. Ella was feeling slightly awkward. She knew it'll take some convincing on her part for them to believe her. She cleared her throat and said "mom, dad, believe me I really do want to marry Xavier". She smiled happily. Her parents returned to their senses and looked at their daughter who looked genuinely excited and happy and they felt relieved.
"Thank god, princess. I'm so glad you're happy, otherwise I'd never be able to forgive myself as long as I live" sighed her father loudly.
"It's ok dad, your daughter is grown now, so I understand your worries for me" Ella smiled brightly.
"Yeah, our daughter is already 22 years old and she's getting married. She really is a big girl," said her mother.
"Be it, 22 or 66 years old, you will always be daddy's little princess, and don't you ever forget it baby girl" chimed in her father, roughing Ella's hair softly.
"But from Saturday fortnight onwards, she will be someone else's princess" teased her mother while looking at her father provocatively. Everyone laughed loudly. Seeing them joyful, Ella thanked the heavens for this opportunity to right her wrongs. She swore she would protect them and not spare Maria even for old time's sake.
"Alright, let's eat" said her mother looking at her. "We have to go collect your dresses" she continued.
"You're on your own on this one mom," said Ella.
"Why?" Asked her mother with a curious tone.
"Earlier I called Xavier, but he didn't pick up my calls, so I'm going to his hospital" said Ella with a stern but shy look. Her parents for the umpteenth time this morning exchanged shocked looks but did not object.
"Ok, no worries baby, go," said her mother.
Ella stood up and excused herself before she fled the dining room.
Her mother asked her husband "Do you think that your daughter has gone crazy or did she eat something off? I think we pressured her too much, as the result she's acting like this. If not, why is she acting strangely? Why is she looking for Xavier without being prompted?".
"You talk too much," said her father. How can his wife say that his daughter is crazy. His daughter is perfectly fine.
"But you saw everything with your own eyes, did you not? How can Ella change completely within one day?" Asked his wife.
"This change is the best thing for her. Now, just pray that she stays safe and out of trouble" warned Ella's father seriously.
"Yes, I hope so too" said Sarah with a sigh.
Israel has been suspicious of Maria lately, something was not right and he had been unsettled since but did not want to confirm his suspicions. He had an inkling who she was but he was afraid that if he told his wife about his suspicions she'd be angry at him for starting trouble for her adopted daughter. He wanted to protect Ella from Maria. He was not aware that Maria had already killed Ella once before or that Ella had been reborn. Had he known, he would've killed Maria. He also did not know that Ella had already seen Maria's monstrous behaviour.
Ella caught a taxi straight to Xavier's hospital, which was the biggest hospital in country F.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Ella went straight to reception. She asked the receptionist "Can you tell me where Dr McCann is?" The female receptionist looked up and was stunned by Ella's beauty. Ella was gorgeous, she also had pure and refreshing noble aura around her. "Miss, have you got an appointment with Dr McCann?" Asked the receptionist respectfully.
" I am his fiancé; I don't need an appointment" responded Ella.
Hearing this, the receptionist face darkened. "Miss, sorry who did you say you are and why are you lying about being Dr McCann's fiancé?" Rudely asked the receptionist. "If you don't believe me, please feel free to asked Dr McCann yourself" answered Ella.
"Dr McCann does have a fiancé, and everyone in this hospital has already seen her, so obviously you're lying" retorted the receptionist. "What?" Ella faced turned ashen "that bastard" screamed Ella, feeling jealous. "Where is that bastard Xavier huh, call him out here, call him right this instant" Ella shouted angrily.
Other hospital staff began to gather when they heard the commotion. When they heard the strange beauty cursing Dr McCann, they were shocked. "Today, I'll kill him with my bare hands. How dare he?" Ella could feel the fear in her heart taking over.
'The audacity of this man! I came back from the dead, only for to hear he's already moved on and cheating on me already!" Ella thoughts herself, 'Clearly, he has a death wish. What else would give him the courage to cheat on me?' Thought Ella.
Everyone remained quiet seeing her cold, angry face.
"What is going on here?" a cold voice broke through the silence, drawing everyone to the present moment. Everyone turned towards him except Ella. She already knew the source of that voice. Although she was angry, as soon as she heard his voice, her heart calmed its panicked self.
Ella started sobbing, her tears poured down her face. She stood there without looking back to him. "D-D-Dr M-M-McCann" stuttered the receptionist. Xavier was the king of doctors in the country. He has never lost a life on the operating table, nor has he ever failed to save a life. Because of this reason, folks referred to him and "King of medicine miracles".
He was a famous legendary doctor and the number one handsome man in the in this city. His long dreadlocks were tied up in a ponytail. He stood at 6'5, with clear hazel eyes, caramel glowing skin and a face unmatched by even international supermodels.
The man had a figure that rivalled pro athletes. He exuded cold devilish aura. He made great eye candy, but none dared to approach his cold face. "What happened here?" He asked with a voice that sent chills down the spectators' spine. "Dr. McCann, this young miss claims to be your fiancé" replied the receptionist pointing at Ella.
Xavier looked towards Ella. She also turned toward him, their eyes met, and time seem to stand still. Xavier froze on the spot. "What are you doing here?" He asked with uncertainty. 'Surely' thought Xavier 'She's not here to break up the marriage, is she? No, no, no that can't happen' Xavier's mind was in a mess.
Ella cried loudly as she thought Xavier did not want her here. Xavier's breath hitched, he was surer now that she's here to break up the marriage. "You bastard, you cheated on me! How could you do this to me? If I didn't come today, how else would find out you're playing hokey pokey with some street rat!" Cried Ella sadly.
"Huh" Xavier stood there, dumbfounded.