THE UKNOWN
1532 Words
CHAPTER FIVE
Isabella’s POV
I barely slept that night,no matter how many times I changed positions on that bed that night, those words kept echoing in my ears.
End her life.
I was up long before sunrise , I couldn’t sleep that night. The text from the unknown number came to mind , at least I knew Ethan wanted to end my life but one question was unanswered in my mind unanswered, who sent me that text? I thought as I sat on the bed staring at the wall replaying yesterday’s events.
A knock came from the door and I jolted in fear because I was so deep in thought,I quickly realized and then tried to calm myself down as I responded.
“I’m up” I said like I even slept in the first place.
Vanessa opens the door and walks in holding a tray in her hands.
“I made breakfast “. She said with a big smile on her face like she had forgotten everything that happened,I also wished I could if that was the case.
“I am not hungry “ I murmured in a grumpy tone.
“I know love, but you have to eat something,” she said as she sat on the cushion close to the bed.
“I really can’t.”I hesitated.
“You haven’t had anything since yesterday,if you don’t eat things will look worse than they already are .” She said handing me a cup of tea.
“You know you need to have strength to face this situation .”
She wasn’t wrong but I really didn’t want anything , I took the tea from her and took just a few sips,it was warm but I couldn’t taste anything.
“Thank you,” I said handing it back over to her.
I got up and reluctantly walked into the bathroom,I couldn’t recognize the person I saw in the mirror as I quickly glanced at myself before entering the shower,I took a quick warm shower, changed into Vanessa’s oversized hoodie and packed my brown hair up in a messy bun, picked some shades out of her collection, and put on a white sneaker.
When I stepped into the living room room she was already standing there with her car keys.
“I am ready let’s go.” She was wearing gray sweatpants and a hoodie, and her hair fell flat evenly on both shoulders.
The drive to the bank was a long one , we arrived at the bank and with people around I wondered if they could tell my life was falling apart.
“We will sort this out,” Vanessa said encouraging me.
“I hope so “ I replied
We walked inside the bank and it seemed to be a really busy morning.
I took a turn and went straight to the ATM, inserted my card, typed my pin and was really hoping everything was good,I waited and then on the screen.
Transaction failed
My heart skipped the first beat and I decided to try again hoping it was just a normal error but it failed. I kept trying and trying, brought out all my cards but it all failed and I started crying profusely because I could no longer stand up straight to type in the PIN,I was staring at the screen; people were beginning to stare but I didn’t care.
Vanessa hurried over because at this point I was losing it.
“What happened?” she asked holding me for support as my legs were giving way.
“They are all declining “I cried.
She took a look at the screen and then back at me “Calm down let’s go into the bank.”
I felt some sort of relief but deep down I knew it wasn’t going to change anything but confirm what I already knew.
We headed to customer service and a young woman attended to us ,she asked for my information and checked the account then she got up and went inside.
She returned with the branch manager and with the look on his face I already knew.
“Mrs Hayes” he called
“ Yes,” I replied not allowing him to even finish calling my name.
“I am sorry but all the accounts linked to your profile have been placed under restriction.”
“My money is in those accounts” I blurted.
“I understand ma’am “
“No” I yelled.
I stepped back and looked for a place to sit for support,I was already feeling nauseous.
”You don’t.”I said faintly.
“Bella” she whispered my name trying to make me calm down.
I closed my eyes just in case I could wake up from this dream.
Everything was disappearing one by one, my marriage, my home, and now my money what else would follow maybe me myself will be next.
We stepped outside the bank tired and hopeless.
“We will figure it out “ Vanessa said as she hugged me.
And as she stepped back and I looked her straight in the eyes “How?, Please tell me how?” tears swelled up in my eyes.
“We will need a lawyer “she said and she was right I definitely need a lawyer.
I reached for my phone with unsteady hands then switched it on my phone and there it was another mystery message waiting for me ,my heart skipped.
I’m coming for what’s mine.
“What’s it?” Vanessa asks
I handed over the phone to her “Here,” I whispered, placing my hand on my forehead.
Her face changed and was filled with anger “Who keeps sending these?”
“I don’t know,” I said reluctantly with my voice almost out of breath.
Then my phone started ringing, and it was an unknown number.
I looked up at Vanessa and she looked back directly at me ,my heart was racing every ring sounded like a timed bomb.
I answered the call and the voice from the other end was a male voice.
“Good morning Isabella,” he said in a husky voice.
I froze , he knows my name.
“Who is this ?” I asked nervously
“ You received my proposal yesterday “his voice sounded calm and dangerous.
“I don’t even know you” I exclaimed.
“You will “
I looked around the street and my eyes spotted a black Rolls-Royce across the street,my feet were giving way as I couldn’t keep myself standing anymore.
A black Rolls-Royce was parked across the road. The tinted window slowly rolled down. A man dressed in a black suit sat inside the back seat, his eyes fixed on me staring deep into my soul.
“Get inside that car” he commanded.
What does he mean? ,I barely knew who I was speaking with, a threat is being made on my life and I am expected to get into the car of some ghost.
I looked at Vanessa and could tell she had so many questions.
“Or do you want your husband to get to you first” Cold shivers ran down my spine.
The sound of two black cars approaching from the end of the street caught our attention,one of the SUVs almost hit a taxi as it made a switch turn towards the bank.
Vanessa grabbed my hand,my heart was pounding and the car across the road had started its engine and was ready to go.
“Bella”.Vanessa whispered
The words echoed again
End her life
One of the men rolled down his window pointing directly at us.
“They are coming here” Vanessa whispered.
Another man from the car came down and opened the doors
And then another text
“You have thirty seconds “
Vanessa and I read the text and looked at each other
“What do we do ?”I thought
Things were getting tense, and people were giving way for the cars to pass.
I grabbed Vanessa’s hand “If anything happens “
“Nothing is going to happen “
Tears filled my eyes
And Vanessa said “Whatever you decide I’m with you.”
I had no good choice at this point, the only option was to go into that car.
We crossed the road and entered the car and the door slammed shut behind us.
Before I could catch my breath the Rolls-Royce moved away at high speed.
Through the rear-view window, I watched the black SUVs stop exactly where Vanessa and I were standing just a few seconds ago.
One of the men stepped out, looked around, and then punched the car in anger and frustration.
I slowly turned my head to look at the man sitting beside me , his eyes were fixed on the road, his expression was calm, as if everything that just happened was part of his normal routine.
I didn’t know if I had just escaped death or run straight into it.
I have escaped Ethan but something tells me the man sitting beside me was far more dangerous.
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