Bounded By A Billionaire Promise

Chapter 3

*If only I had known that this would unravel everything…*

“Good day, Miss Sofia , the voice on the other end of the line said , unfamiliar and unsettling.

“Good day , I responded, my brow furrowed in confusion. I’m sorry , who am I speaking to ?”

“My name is Dr Allison. I’m calling regarding your father. I tried reaching Mrs.Juliet Williams your mother , I assume but her number isn’t reachable. I decided to call you instead .

A wave of anxiety washed over me . “Is everything alright?” I managed to ask , heart pounding.

“You need to rush to the hospital as soon as possible”, the doctor urged , his tone grave.

“Okay, Dr. Allison . I’m on my way . I got stuck in traffic , but I’ll be there soon .

“Alright. See you then”.

The drive from home to the hospital felt like an eternity , each minute stretching into an agonizing hour. The traffic was relentless, mirroring the chaos in my mind . I tried to stay calm , reminding myself of my vow to think positively—after all, the universe only responds to our thoughts. But as much as I tried to control it ,fear gnawed at the edges of my mind .

Finally, I arrived at the clinic, a place I had grown to dread . If someone paid me to never set foot in a hospital again , I’d accept without hesitation. There’s something about these sterile walls ,the smell of antiseptic, and the sound of quiet despair that makes my skin crawl. Pain , blood , tears— this place was a repository of everythingI feared most .

“Good day, ma’am . My name is Sofia Williams. I’m here to see Mr Francis Williams, “I informed the nurse at the reception.

“Just a moment,”she replied, flipping through the page of a large register .”Yes , he’s here , but you can’t see him at the moment. He’s on oxygen”.

“Oxygen?” I gasped, my voice trembling. “Please, why can’t I see him ?”.

“I never said you couldn’t see him”, she corrected , her tone flat . “I only said you can’t at the moment”.

“But the doctor called me not long ago and told me to come to the clinic “, I argued, my patience thinning.

“If that’s the case , let me call the doctor and inform him you’re here”. She dialed a number, but no one answered. “Miss Sofia”,she said , “I think you’ll have to wait . The doctor might be attending to a patient”.

I sighed and sat down in the waiting area, trying to keep my nerves in check . Just then , a young man was rushed into the clinic , blood covering his body . The sight of it made my stomach churn, and I ran to the restroom to throw up . When I returned, the nurse pointed me out to the doctor who had just arrived.

“That’s Miss Sofia Williams,”she said .

The doctor walked towards me , his expression serious . “Miss Sofia,please follow me , “he instructed, leading me to my father’s ward . My heart sank as I saw my father lying there ,lifeless, hooked up to machines that breathed for him . He looked like a shadow of the strong man I once knew , and I feared he might slip away at any moment.

“Follow me , Miss Sofia , “the doctor said again , guiding me to his office. For a few seconds , I was lost in my thoughts, barely aware that I was standing instead of sitting.

“You can sit , Miss Sofia , " Dr. Allison said gently, pulling me back to the present.

“Oh ,thank you , “I replied, dragging the chair closer and sitting down , my mind racing .

“How are you , Miss Sofia ?” he asked , his tone filled with concern .

How was I supposed to answer that ? The past 48 hours had been a whirlwind of emotions , but I knew he was only trying to make me feel at ease . “I’m fine,sir, “ I lied , forcing a smile .

“Well, I called you to inform you that your father will need to stay for a few more weeks . The test we ran yesterday isn't showing us exactly what’s wrong with him , so it’s best to keep him here under observation. I wanted to give you a head up ,in case anything happens”.

“So , you’re saying my dad won’t be leaving the clinic anytime soon ?” I asked , my voice shaky .

“Yes , Miss Sofia . It’s for his own good”, he confirmed. “And I’ve prescribed some medication for the reception, and the pharmacy will handle the rest”.

“Thank you , sir . Can I see my dad now ?”.

“No, Miss Sofia . I think tomorrow will be better “.

“Tomorrow?” I echoed , anxiety creeping in . “But tomorrow is supposed to be my first day at work…”

“I’m sorry, but it’s for the best ,” he insisted.

“Thank you , sir,” I said again , leaving his office. I collected the prescription from the nurse , paid at the pharmacy, and was told the drugs would be delivered directly to the nurse. As I drove home , I kept praying that things wouldn’t get any worse.

The next day was Monday , my first day at work at The Elite Nightclub. The moment I stepped inside, I was struck by the opulence. Everything screamed luxury , and it was clear that only the wealthy and influential would frequent such places .

As I entered , I was greeted by a particular handsome man , his hair perfectly styled , his warm hazel eyes inviting. His height and presence were equally impressive. “You must be Miss Sofia Williams “, he said ,smiling.

“Yes”, I replied ,nodding shyly.

“Our boss told us about you . It’s nice to meet you in person”, he said warmly.

“The pleasure is mine “, I responded, smiling back .

He waved over two women. “This is Victoria Lucas , and this is Felicia Wilson”, he introduced “ And this is”,he said to them , "is Sofia Williams , our new colleague”.

Both girls welcomed me with a smile , and the place instantly felt like home . After work , the three of us would sit down for a chat , and honestly, it felt like my workplace had become my sanctuary. Aside from my father’s health issues, everything was going on smoothly.

Working at The Elite seemed like the best thing that had ever happened to me . The tips from customers were generous, and they helped me save money . I hadn’t even touched my salary yet , and it felt like the universe had finally decided to favor me .

But just when I thought things were looking up , everything changed. Felicia and Victoria’s friendly demeanor vanished, replaced by cold indifference. The place that once felt like home suddenly became suffocating, and the worst part was , I had no idea what I had done wrong .

*I should have known good things would never last .