Evidence Gathered

The next day, Mia left the school early. About two hours later, Ben came looking for her as he tried calling her phone but it had been switched off. We then told him something came up and so she had to go home in a hurry. Ben was very heartbroken but I couldn't do or tell him anything because I knew she was doing everything for his sake.

That night when Lyons called, he was still on the set of the faithful reunion. We talked about some things and he ended up asking if we could have dinner in the future and I agreed. As he was filming , we didn't really talk for a long time before we ended the call.

The following day, I went to see Ben but after I saw him, I became extremely sad. Ben seemed lost, I couldn't guess how much they love each other that they are willing to withstand this pain. I also heard from his roommates that it's already been some days since Ben had a proper meal, he only spent his time and energy on drinking even though he actually didn't love alcohol much in his daily life. I thanked them and asked them to take very good care of him.

Five days after Mia went home, she called and informed us that she had gathered all the evidence she wanted three days ago but it was very complicated at that time and so that's why she only called us now. She also told us that she will be back in three days. We all thought that at last this was all coming to an end when we received a call that Ben had been admitted to the hospital due to excessive alcohol intake.

We rushed to the hospital after we heard the news but when we reached there, Ben was already in the emergency ward receiving treatment. We debated on whether to inform Mia about it but later decided against it because we can't let her be in pain again. After all, she was still preparing to make things better for the two of them.

Two hours later, A doctor came and informed us that Ben was still unconscious but it wasn't due to the alcohol. He even said that Ben's alcohol intake wasn't quite high but it was just the patient not wanting to wake up. He asked if something bad happened to him in the past few days and we said yes.

He went on to explain that in most cases, some patients tend to stay unconscious for a longer period of time due to some psychological and emotional problems. It's either the person is in much pain due to a trauma or the patient is in a state of self denial and emotional distraught. After the doctor explained it to us, I became very sad. I asked myself if love was a good or bad thing.

Later on, my love story came out of a fairytale and at this moment and day, I didn't know it because I'll only get to find out in the future.

After the doctor went away, we talked about it again and since Mia was returning in two days, we still decided to keep it from her for the time being. The next day came to pass by quickly but Ben showed no signs of waking up so we eagerly waited for Mia's safe arrival the next day.

Early in the morning after getting ready, we all waited eagerly for Mia's arrival and not long after, Mia entered the room all happy and joyful but when she saw the expressions on our faces, she could hardly guess what really happened. After a series of questioning, Vicky finally told Mia what happened during her absence.

After hearing what happened, Mia tried to be strong as she immediately left for the hospital. We also followed behind her. Soon when we got to the hospital, we took her to Ben's hospital room.

When we entered the room, she was the last to walk in but when she saw how Ben was sleeping motionlessly on the hospital bed, she suddenly broke down in uncontrollable tears. The sight was really heartbreaking.

She sat beside him on the bed and started talking to him but he didn't respond. After a while, she wiped her tears and told him that it was all over now, but it was left with the last step she needed to take. After that she asked Ben's roommate to take care of him as she had an unsettled business to attend to.

We accompanied her back to school but she told us to let her talk to Lydia alone.

"Look who is here? '' Lydia said mockingly as she sat under a shady tree near a small river in the school.

"Let's talk about business you stupid ass " Mia said as she stood in front of Lydia with no emotion on her face.

" Are you going to beg me now, I have no business to talk to you about." Lydia said arrogantly.

"I will rather beg a frog than to beg you. I remember telling you not to sleep on your brains and eat them up, did you forget" Mia said as she threw a brown envelope at Lydia.

" Hey what's that, are you trying to pick a fight here" Lydia yelled.

" I am not brainless. At least I respect myself. open it and see for yourself" Mia remarked.

At that time Lydia decided not to open it and see but her curiosity grew bigger until it finally consumed her. She opened up the envelope and started to read the contents in it.

After a while her eyes grew bigger as she stood up and demanded Mia for an explanation.

"The one at the top is the original calculations that your father's company made and the second one is the one that was submitted for the deal. It clearly shows that it had been tampered with. But the question is who did it?. I guess you have an idea of the person who sent the report right?" Mia asked.

" Y...yes, my father's secretary sent it," Lydia stuttered.

" That's right," said Mia.

" But why would he do such a thing besides why should I even believe in you. who knows if you had just fabricated it" Asked Lydia in denial.