Officially Disowned II

Later in the evening Mia left for the Henderson manor.

As she ascended up the stairs she collided into Leonard who was also rushing down the stairs and the cup of coffee he was holding spilled on his crisp white shirt .

"Oh , I'm sorry". Mia apologized hurriedly and pulled out her kerchief wiping his stained shirt .

He stood there before her, his huge frame towering over her frail figure and he sneered down at her, his face twisted in anger.

"Get your damned hands off me". He pushed hands away and she swayed in her heels only able to stabilize her posture by holding onto the stairs rail.

"Excuse me". Mia bellowed. "What's up with that attitude?".

"Oh, please. I've had enough already just say it". Leonard interrupted harshly and Mia stared at him utterly confused at his words.

"Just say you're still hung up on me right, even though you're married to my brother you just can't let go of your feelings for me". Leonard blurted out and Mia laughed at his words.

"You sure have a vivid imagination, how remarkable".

"Then why do you keep bullying Eddie, why so you keep picking on her with every blessed chance you get?". He demanded.

"Just say it , you can't let go of the facts that ive moved on. Say it and I might take you back".

" I can't help but think you're talking about yourself, so sure without doubts ". She raised an eyebrow and gave him a once-over glance before replying him.

" Well if you have that much time to worry about me I'll rather you spend it on your currently homeless girlfriend ".

" Homeless huh, it's all thanks to you and besides who do you think you are to throw her out of the house ". He snarled. " Huh, a two-timing bitch ".

" Oh my ". Mia sigh in relief and rolled her eyes.

" Now I realize why I don't just fit in with you, you and Eddie are just so perfect and compatible that I can't help but wanna hold a wedding for you ".

" Bunch of useless and degraded fool". She hissed.

" How dare you talk to me like that ? ". He thundered. " Today I'll show you your place ".

" My place huh, with what right if I may ask". She said and suddenly threw her fist in the air.

" I almost forgot your royal position as his highness, Mr Myers the exceptional illegitimate son ".

" You . ." He rushed forward towards her his fist raised in the air.

" And what do you think you are doing ". Just then the front door opened and Lucian's muscular figure strode in calmly, a fierce expression crossing his features.

" I wonder what my wife said wrong Mr Myers ". Lucian embraced Mia looking down at Leonard.

" You . ." Leonard faltered taken aback by his assertiveness.

" Firstly you owe my wife an apology for your rude attitude. Secondly I chanced upon you saying you will put her in her place, I'm actually curious how do you plan on doing that . Do you mind demonstrating".

" I . . I "

" Throw out his belongings, from today henceforth he's banned from entering the manor understood ". Lucian ordered sternly the maids and guards by the side.

" Yes Sir ". They all echoed affirmatively and within the twinkle of an eye Leonard was shoved outside with his belongings as the guards slammed the door of the manor shut behind him.

Leonard stood on the doorstep for a moment seething with anger and humiliation before getting into his car and driving off.

Just as his car halted before his penthouse , Eddie came running to him with a teary face.

She grabbed the sleeve of his shirt coquettishly, tears streaming down her cheeks. "You have to avenge me . ."

"Get lost". He yelled pushing her away from him and she swayed in her heels, falling onto the cold marble floor in an old fashioned manner.

"All this is happening now because of you, being at the manor was my only chance to turn the table but now . . Look what you've caused, where and how do I ever get hold of such opportunity". He vented.

"I'm also innocent, I was also planning on helping you but because of that bitch I was thrown out of the house". She cried.

"Which other choice do i have but to accept being bullied, everyone all hates and despise me why , is loving you my fault ?".

Rubbing his temples, he squatted beside her. "I'm sorry, I was too keen and eager and blamed you but now I really do need help. I need to figure out a way or I'll never have the chance again".

Glancing at his helpless and tearful expression, she felt her heart stirring and his expression left her motivated with a crazy idea.

"No worries, we're in this together. I'll do all my possible best, just give me six days . That's all I need". She replied, her heartbeat pounding with unwavering determination that pervades her soul.

In the bustling hospital, Mia accompanied by her father went for his routine checkup.

The doctor's diagnosis brought relief although not in the best condition but good enough so the duo decided to take a moment in the serene hospital garden amid the flowers and tranquil atmosphere.

As they settle on the benches, Mia couldn't shake off the worrying and guilty emotions mounting inside her.

Taking a deep breath, she mustered enough courage to broach the topic which had caused an uproar within the family.

"Father, about Eddie. You shouldn't take her words to heart, she naive and troublesome and I don't believe she means her words ".

"And perhaps I indeed owe her or my mother did, I think you should have a rethink". She concluded gently rubbing her father's hands offering comfort.

Mr O'Connor glanced at his daughter with compassion and concern before gently patting her hands and replied.

"I know how you feel and believe me no one owes anyone anything, this is the matter of the older generations of mine. The relationship is complicated and youngsters like you can't understand".

"Yes , she's naive and troublesome so I always indulge in her and agreed to her whims but seems this has gotten to her head clouding her judgement and she thinks everyone owes her".

" But still, you can't throw her out of the house. She knows no one else and has no one to rely on, she alone out there in the streets and it's dangerous ". Mia insisted.

" If only she cares about you the way you do for her, I'll be a happy man but she needs to learn from her actions. I can't always forgive and tolerate her , let her reflect on her actions for a few days and I'll send someone to pick her up ". He addressed the issue with a tone of finality.

" Okay ". Mia nodded gently in acknowledgement not wanting to push further.

They sat together in the silence for a while taking in the surroundings .

Checking his wristwatch, he suggested it was time to head home and they both took their leave.

As they walked out of the hospital, they crosses the road towards the parking lot where their car was.

Suddenly a car swerved and crashed into them, sending them both flying into the air.

The sound of screeching brakes and shattering glasses filled the air as people rushed to the scene.

The driver of the car paused for a while, glancing at the bloody scene from the rear mirror she shrugged her shoulder ".

"You both deserve it, rest in peace". Then she stepped onto the accelerator.