Billionaire's Challenge

CHAPTER 08

NORIE'S POV:-

An officer came and opened my cell. "You are free now." He said. I got up and left. My grandpa was waiting for me outside. As he saw me, he stood straight and opened his arms for me. I slowly, hesitantly walked towards him. I hugged him. He made me sit into the car. He started the engine and we drove back home. He kept cracking jokes all the way home, but all I could do was force a small smile on my face. I wanted to be back home as soon as possible. 

Grandpa parked the car and I hopped out of the car. I ran back into my room and locked myself in. I wasn't ready to face the world. I had trusted Mr R.K. Never in my life I had thought that Mr R.K would betray me like that. My grandma was knocking at the door but I didn't open the door. I sat in one of the corners of my bedroom and started crying. I kept it on hold for days. I just wanted it to be out of my system. I cried for hours, until I fell asleep.

I opened my eyes again when I felt someone around me. I opened my eyes and looked at my grandpa's worried face. I wrapped my arms around him. "I'm so sorry grandpa. This all had happened because of me. Daddy would be so disappointed in me." I said while sobbing hard.

"Your father would never be disappointed in you Norie. He loved you." He replied and rubbed my back into circular motion.

" I have broken his trust. I just wanted to follow his footsteps." I replied while sobbing.

"First of all, you need to understand that this wasn't your fault. It was people who had played you. Secondly, your father would be proud of you even if you wouldn't be a cop like him. The world is cruel, Norie. They use people like you for their benefits and throw them away like trash when they are done using them." He said and kept rubbing my back. Granny also came into the room and sat beside us both.

"This was the only reason why I stopped you, not to join the Police department. I knew people are fake and can use you for their benefits." My granny said while running her fingers through my hair. She also joined us in the hug.

"It depends on you what you will do with your life in the future. It only depends upon you. We are with you and we will support you." My grandpa said. I wiped my tears and promised myself, I would prove myself innocent in the same court. 

My grandparents helped me up. I went to the bathroom, took a quick shower and went downstairs. My granny had cooked pasta for me. I sat in my seat and started digging in. I needed my energy back to fight. He knew nothing about me. "Watch it Mr R.K, because you won't see me coming." I thought to myself. 

After dinner, I went back to my bedroom. I fished my phone out of my pocket and dialled my friend Oliver. He was a private investigator. He and I started working together. He picked up after three bells. "Hey. What's up Collins?" He asked.

"I'm good. What about you?" I replied.

"I'm fine thank you. I heard about your termination. I'm so sorry." He replied.

"Yeah, thanks. I want to meet you. As soon as possible." I said. He went silent for a minute.

"Is it about the termination?" He asked after a minute.

"I can't tell you on the phone. Just tell me when can we meet?" I asked.

"Tomorrow morning, 11am. Same cafe we met first. I'll see you there." He replied.

"Okay. See you tomorrow." I said and hung up. I put my phone on the nightstand and stepped into the bathroom. I peeled my clothes and hopped into the shower. I washed my body, wrapped a towel around my body and exited the bathroom. I went to my closet and wore my silky blue nighty. I went back to my bedroom, turned off all the lights, crawled into my bed and in a few minutes,I was in my dream land.

UMBER'S POV:-

TWO DAYS AGO.

I was sitting in front of the TV, waiting for the news. Everyone knew Angus would win, but still I wanted to see him happy. I knew he had told me to leave before he left. But I wanted to stay to congratulate him by myself. I had cooked dinner for him. I wanted him to eat with me. 

The anchor announced Angus as a clear winner. I knew it wouldn't be long. He would be home soon. I warmed up the dinner and set the dining table with all his favorite dishes. As soon as I heard his car enter the mansion, I ran to the door to greet him. As he opened the door, I hugged him but he pushed me away. I felt hurt. I looked at him in confusion. "Stop annoying me Umber. What's your problem?" He asked me in an angry tone.

"I knew you would win. There was no way anyone else would have taken this away from you." I replied in a happy tone. Even though he hurt me, I didn't want to ruin our moment. 

"Why are you still here? I thought you said you will be leaving." He asked me again. I didn't know why he does that to me every time.

"Yes, but I stayed for you. I didn't want you to feel alone tonight." I replied honestly. I wanted him to feel good. I wanted him to share his happinesses with me.

"I don't need you or your help. You are leaving in the morning, do you understand?" He asked angrily. Tears blurred my vision and I felt like someone had stabbed me in my chest. I couldn't form any words and I didn't want to make him more angry. So I just nodded my head. I took a few steps backwards and ran back into my room. I was missing my parents. I wanted to be with them but I couldn't. My mother died a few years ago and my father got married again. My step mom never liked me that's why Aunt Talia brought me to her place.

I called aunt Talia. I didn't want to stay with Angus anymore. I always tried to be closer to him but he always pushed me away. Sometimes, I felt like he didn't want to be with me. "Hi honey. How are you?" Aunt Talia spoke as she picked up the phone.

"I'm not fine, aunt. He doesn't even want me here. I want to come back to you. Please." I begged her. I was sobbing quietly.

"What happened sweetie? Did he say something to you?" She asked me in a worried tone.

"Every time I try to do something good for him, for our relationship. He pushes me away like I am dirt. I don't want to be here." I pleaded to her.

"I will tell your uncle. He will pick you up tomorrow morning. Pack you bags." She replied. 

"Okay." I replied and hung up. I wiped my tears and went to my closet to pack my stuff.