********"Raymond******
I don't know why for some reason I thought calling Elizabeth would be easy as it was earlier, but here I am, utterly scared...or confused?, I honestly don't know but I do not feel good.
I had someone tail her since she left and since then all I've received is news of her regular day to day activities but nothing about sickness.
I'm so mad at the guy. Duke personally recommended him so how could he not have noticed.
If he had noticed earlier, I would have contacted her earlier even against her approval. I would have had her kidnapped if possible just so that she could get treatment. It hurts..a lot. I've missed her. I've missed us.
I looked at my phone again and laughed at myself.
I'm all alone in my huge ass room -that Anna would probably call an apartment- sitting at the center of the edge of my bed with my hands on my legs staring the my phone in my hands.
I wasn't the one that caused the riff but then I felt terrible that it happened and sort of accepted the blame. And now I feel like shit. I really don't how this is going to turn out.
I wonder what I look like sitting like this on the bed.. probably like a girl who misses her boyfriend but can't call him because she's giving him a silent treatment. I scoffed at the thought.
'Ritchie, what do you think I do.. I know you miss Lizzy too'
'I do miss her, but we can't help her without knowing what's wrong with her right? She was the one that fucked up and you have forgiven her. Call her, Ray. I don't think we have much time.'
'Alright'.
I put on my phone and dialed her number. I felt my heart become heavier with each ring. I can do this.
"Ray."
"Lizzy" My voice came out smaller than I expected. I missed hearing her voice and her laughter and her tantrums and her really devious schemes.
"How are you doing?" She said sniffing. She's crying. I've never liked seeing her crying
"Please don't cry, you know how that makes me feel." I said taking deep breaths hoping they'd lighten my heart.
"I'm sorry. I'm just..I fucked up, Ray. I really did. I pushed you away, made you feel guilty for something you hadn't done. I left you alone, Ray. I promised you I wouldn't-" I felt hot tears roll down my eyes as I remembered her promise.
She did promise to be by my side forever...but left before forever even began. I let the tears fall freely processing her words..
" It's okay, Lizzy. I've forgiven you. I had forgiven you for a really long time. You were grieving, Liz, you could have reacted far worse. I was kinda glad that you reacted that way and didn't go too far. But asides that it still hurt."
"Trust me, I know it what it feels like but, I'm really sorry."
" It's okay, Liz. You can stop apologizing now. How are you? How was your flight?" I asked laying back, into the mattress. It felt really refreshing speaking to her.
"I'm okay....uh ..can we see ? Just so that we can talk. My hands hurting from holding up the phone." I gulped.
"Oh alright, where are you then? Where do I get you?" I said getting up and grabbing my keys.
"I'm at the Pistis hotel. Please be fast."
"Alright, be there in second. Room no?"
I hung up as she told me the room number and dashed out my room into the living room. Fernando was dressed up this time and all evidence of his shenanigans cleared, but the pictures still remained as clear as day in my head. I honestly do not think it's leaving anytime soon ....
My heart was beating really fast as I got to the reception of the hotel.
This is it.... My heart was pounding really seriously in my ribcage. I'm so nervous.
I took out my phone and dialed her.
"I'm downstairs."
" Okay, I'm in the elevator right now.."
"Alright then. I'm waiting." I cut the call going to lean on one of the numerous pillars in the reception.
"Would you like a drink sir" a girl asked flashing me a sweet smile.
"No, my dear. " I said flashing her a ghost smile, swiftly glancing at her name, Andy.
"Then please keep up the smile, you are scaring some people. And do not forget to breathe, you look as rigid as stone." With that she trotted away.
I took in another deep breath. I'm better than this. Its just Lizzy .. relax.
I don't know if it worked but I just stood there and waited. Is their elevator slow or something.
I heard the elevator indicator ping behind me and I turned to look for my sister.
I saw her after some seconds and fell speechless. I spotted her first so I went up to her. I gulped taking in her state.
She looked clean and put together as always but she was tiny...like she hasn't been eating properly. It has to be the sickness because she's got a lot of money.
She looked into my eyes as I looked at hers. They were frail and dull. My heart bled at the sight before me. Lizzy has always been the healthy one. Fat and bubbly and cheerful. And mischievous. She would light up any room she walked into and I would follow her closely like Clyde.
But the person before me, is dull and the light in her eyes looks really low.. how could it get this bad when I had someone tail her.. I'm definitely killing the fucker and he's going to pay me every single dime I paid him.
"Ray, I know I look horrible, but you can't keep staring at me that way. You making people look." She said looking down to her feet . Shit. I bent down a little then lifted her into my arms and headed to the door.
My heart bled and ached as I carried her to the vehicle. She weighed nothing!!! Absolutely nothing!! How could I let this happen to my sister?!!
'It wasn't your fault, dumbass. You owe her nothing remember? She fucked up. Just take her to the hospital. Do not mention anything about it untill it's time to talk about it ...and try not to stare or zone out. Just breathe okay?'
'Okay, thanks man. You should think more nowadays '
'Asshole'
I put her in the vehicle as we drove to the penthouse. Not the Fernando stricken one. A much cleaner, bigger and secluded one, I don't think Fernando knows of this one. I'm glad he doesn't... I gagged at the thought.
"Welcome to my home, Lizzy."