Chapter 18

Claire's POV

The truth is I've always hated the Bailey girl, even though she was my cousin, everyone always thinks she's little miss perfect.

I know I was way more beautiful than her homothet’s the lie I like telling myself, Lia just has a way of getting to people and for that I hate her.

Then she made my hatred for her double when she made Zion fall in love with her, my Zion, the only guy I've ever loved, the only one that I don't mind taking shame for, Zion has always been the guy I love ever since preschool, he was and is my dream guy and the day he asked me out made me the most happiest girl on earth, I felt like I had won a trophy a big golden trophy, I was living my dreams being his girlfriend, even if I knew he didn't really love me the way I loved him, even if I knew he takes me for granted, I didn't care and didn't mind all I wanted was to be his girlfriend and the rest didn't matter.

But looking at Alia as she played unconscious on the hospital bed made my hatred for her useless, the fact is even if I know I hated Alia so much for stealing my boyfriend and I definitely wanted her to pay, putting her life in danger wasn't part of my plans, whosoever did this to Alia hated her more than I did, yes, I am a bitch most times but I would never endanger anyone's life, seeing my aunty in pains made me wish Alia would wake up.

"Aunt stop crying, she would be fine “I said to my aunt who has been in tears since yesterday night that Zion rushed Alia to the hospital.

"Oh, Claire I am not so sure about that the doctors haven't said anything yet, my baby, the love of my life she's all I've got Claire “aunt said in tears as she held Alia’s hands.

"I know that, and I promise she would get better, I promise “I said doubting my own words.

"How is she? “Zion said as entered into the hospital ward looking worried and stressed which made me want to slap Alia to wake her up because she was causing the love of my life pains.

"Nothing yet Zion she hasn't woken up my poor baby “aunt said in tears.

"What did the doctors say? “Zion asked.

"Nothing, nothing, no progress nothing my baby is just there struggling to survive, my baby is denigrate said which broke my heart the more.

"Oh, Alia please come back to me, please “Zion said almost crying.

"She would “I said with pains in my heart that the love of my life loved someone else, and he wasn't crying for me.

"I think it's time you guys leave the patient for a while, take a break, we don't want any of you breaking down, I don't think the patient would like that “the nurse who came to examine Alia said after her examination.

"Sure, c'mon aunt we need to go home so you can freshen up and then come back “I said to my aunt who was shaking her head, her eyes where almost blood red due to all the crying she has been doing.

"No, I can't leave my baby I can't" aunt said.

"But you have to “I said trying my best not to do or say anything to offend her cause Honestly, I was tired of the whole situation already.

"Please ma'am you need to rest, I would stay here with Alia till you get back, just take a break please, I’ve already contacted the police and they've started their investigations already, we would soon find the culprit and make them pay “Zion said.

"I just want my daughter to be okay, I love her so much and I would die if anything happened to her “aunt said in tears.

"C'mon let's go, c'mon she would be okay “I said as I held her hands and we both left the room leaving Zion behind.

As we made our way out of the hospital, I couldn't help but think of Zion, and the fact that he was in love with Alia for real, I took a deep breath to suppress the tears that were threatening to roll down my eyes, I didn't know how to feel, I didn't Know if I should hate Alia more or pity her or even hug whosever did this to her, I didn't know how or what to feel, I didn't Know if I even wanted her to wake up or not.

I turned and looked at my aunt who was still in tears as we made our way to the parking lot and all I could see was fear and pain in her eyes, fear of her daughter Dieng and never waking up and Pain of how possible her fears could turn to reality, then subconsciously I made a silent prayer, please Lord wake her up....

Zions POV

As I held Alia’s hands in mine all I could feel was pain, pain that I had finally tasted love and life wants to take it away from me.

From the very first day I set my eyes on Alia she turned my world upside down, she made my heart beat quickened immediately, it was like she completed my world even without her doing anything.

I noticed her immediately I and Derrick entered the class that day, well I had to since Derrick didn't stop talking about her and forcing me to remember her before we got to class that day.

I didn't know what I liked and what I didn’t, was it her hair or eyes or her kind nature or her small stature or even her timid behavior, after Claire embarrassed her at the cafeteria that day, I felt a kind of possessiveness towards her, I just wanted to protect her and make sure nothing hurts her.

I fell hard in love with her, and I didn't even know how to control it or what to do, all I knew was I wanted this Ray of sunshine in my life forever.

I wasn't capable of love till I met her, all I cared about was my reputation and taking over dad's company when I turned twenty, the proud arrogant spirit of the knights was evident in me, you didn't need to ask if Eric Xavier’s knight was my father, it was obvious, so I didn't take anything or anyone important apart from my family, Claire knew she was a toy in my hands and we were only dating because I just liked the status not the lady involved.

But alabamia changed all that, like my dad use to say, when love hits you, it hits you hard in the head, that was exactly what Alia did to me, she turned my world upside down, she made me crave for her, she made me want to be the best for her, hell I could turn to whatever she wanted If I could, and I was about to show her how much she meant to me.

The sound of my phone ringing brought me out of my train of thoughts, I checked the caller ID, and it was the detective we hired.

"Hello" I said

"Good afternoon Mr. knight, I just called to tell you that we have apprehended the culprit and the person is being held custody at the station, I advise you come see for yourself who the person is and come with any member of the victim’s family because they need to see this too “the detective said on the other end.

"Can't you just tell me who it is? “I said Impatiently.

"No sir you and a member of the victims family needs to come sees for yourself, it’s the best way to handle the situation “the detective said.

"Okay I would be there in ten I just need to pick her Mum up “I said and ended the call.

I looked at Alia and all I felt was pain, the sight of her lying here almost lifeless hurts like hell, the doctor said she hit her head really hard, and she might go into coma, but I was hoping it didn't resolve to that cause I don't know how I would live my life without her.

I kissed her on the hand and dialed Daniel's number because I was sure he was worried, he had to go home to check up on his Mum, I believe he needed to know who did this to Alia too.

"Hey Dan “I said when he picked up.

"Zion is she awake now “he said anxiously.

"I wish, but we've found the culprit the and I was called to come to the station to see who it is, and I think you and Tracy deserves to know to so can we go to the station now? “I said.

"I would be there in five minutes, go get Alia’s mother and I would call Tracy, that if she hasn't killed herself cause of what happened to Alkadienyl said sighing at the end.

"Sure okay" I said and hanged up.

I kissed Alia on the lips and called the nurse to watch over her, I dialed Alia’s Mum's number and when she picked, I told her I would be coming to pick her.

The car ride to the station was quiet, I, Pearl and Alia’s Mum sat in silence as we all had things going on in our minds, Pearl came to join me at Alia’s house immediately I told her what was happening, as I drove to the station all I could think of was how I was going to beat the living hell out of whosoever did this, the anger was almost consuming me, then the picture of Alia lying on the bed struggling for her life came to my head and it only made the pain worse.

When I parked at the stations parking lot Pearl got down from the car immediately, I was sure she couldn't wait to kill whosoever did this, I pulled open the car door for Alia’s Mum and held her hands as she got down.

When we entered the station, we were greeted by detective Cole, well he was my dad's detective and I knew he was efficient, so I wasn't surprised when he caught whosoever did this in a day, I shook hands with him and so did everyone else.

"Please show me who wants to kill my daughter “AL Mum said, her eyes were red already due to all the crying she has been doing.

"Over here ma’am “detective Cole said and led us to a room.

"Why is she in hand cuffs “Lia’s Mum said as we entered the room.

I couldn't believe my eyes; I just couldn't neither could Pearl or Daniel who had joined us.

"This is the person who tried to kill your daughter ma’am “detective Cole said.

"What?!!"