A brother to talk to

Isabel drove to the nearest bar. She sat at a far corner and ordered several strong and different wine's. She sat down and begun drinking them like her life depended on it. Oh.... how she wanted someone to talk to so badly. But the problem was she couldn't think of anyone. She was terrified that she would be condemned. She deeply regretted all her actions. She wished she had listen to her aunt, Cedrick, Lucia and even her father. She felt too ashamed of herself. She thought of telling her aunt but she stopped midway. After all her stupidity, how was she going to look at her in the face. She took her phone and dailed Cedrick's number with trembling hands.

Meanwhile, Cedrick was in the middle of an important meeting with some foreign client when his vibrated. He wouldn't have checked it but upon second thought he curiously checked his phone to see who was calling. To his surprise, it was Isabel. The first question that came in mind was

" Why would Isabel call me. It has been a long time since she last called. Is something wrong "

He raised his hands as an indication to pause the meeting without second thought and said

" I'm very sorry. But there's something urgent that I have to attend to. Hope you forgive me, I would also compensate you for the disturbance I caused. My secretary would continue for the meantime "

The foreigners nodded as an affirmative. Cedrick's secretary on the other hand stared at him in surprise, normally Cedrick off his phone during meeting so what happened today. He is even going to answer a call which he rarely does. After moving out, Cedrick answered the call and heard Isabel's weak and hoarse voice

" Cedrick "

Upon hearing Isabel's voice, Cedrick anxiously said

" Hello Isa, what's wrong. Did Carlisle bully you?"

At the mention of the last sentence, murderous intent could be heard in his voice. He heard Isabel chuckle a bit and said after some few seconds, she said slowly and carefully as if she was scared he would refute

" Ce... Cedrick are you free?"

Without hesitation Cedrick said

" Yes is there any problem "

He heard Isabel sighed in relief

" Can you come to 'Awesome 5' "

" I'm on my way"

Then he continued with concern in his voice

" Isa is everything okay "

" Yeah I need someone to talk to and you are the only person I can think of "

" Okay, I will be there in a giffy "

After the phone call, Cedrick went back to the meeting and said to his clients

" I'm sorry again but there's an urgent matter at hand, this meeting is therefore rescheduled. Please accept my apology, my secretary would take care of the rest "

........

In the car, Cedrick quickly drove to "Awesome 5 ". On the way, he kept on thinking about Isabel. From her tone during the call, he was sure there was something wrong. He also knew how strong Isabel was, Isabel would never had called if it wasn't that serious. But one thing was for sure, when it comes to both his sister's, he never joked with them. Anyone who hurts them would have to pay tenfold. Soon he reached his destination and entered the club. He knew perfectly where Isabel liked to sit when she was in the bar an strode to that corner. True to his thoughts, Isabel was there, but was startled to see several different and empty wine bottles on her table. He hurriedly went to her and said quickly but furiously.

" What's wrong with you isa, do you want to kill yourself? Why have you drunk so much wine. "

Isabel stared at Cedrick for some time and suddenly tears begun to flow from her eyes. Cedrick was startled by her actions and thought he had scared her. He softened his voice and asked carefully

" Why are you crying Isa, I'd someone hurt you. Did someone bully you, .... Stop crying and answer me. Is it Carl or the DelaVegas. Were you bullied?"

Isabel almost stopped crying but upon hearing Cedrick's questions, she cried like a baby. Cedrick became more puzzled and felt helpless. He said

" Isa please stop crying and say something, I'm feeling fraustrated right now could you please tell me something?"

" Ced....., I'm sorry, I'm truly sorry, please forgive me for everything "

Now Cedrick was completely at sea. Why was Isabel apologizing. He asked his self. No, the first question to be asked is when did Isabel learn how to say sorry. One of the easiest words that Isabel found it so difficult tq say was " sorry ". She'd rather write it down for you.

" Why are you apologizing Isabel? What have you done wrong "

He asked hoping to get some understanding but Isabel kept on saying in hiccups

" I'm really sorry Cedrick, I hope you would forgive me.... I was really stupid, I know..... I was a dumbass..... I know, an idiot just name it and I will accept it. The worst sister, the worst daughter I know...I didn't listen to you all and I am sorry. I wish I had listen to you all, I wish I had not fallen in thier trap."

God, now Cedrick was looking like an idiot. He didn't understand a thing. But he was gradually able to get some bits of the information she was feeding him

" What trap "

He asked

" Cedrick...is .....is Ad..... Adrian "

Upon hearing Adrian's name, Cedrick's eyes darkened and he clenched his fist. His voice deepened and he asked

" What has that bastard done to you."

" He... He betrayed me. It was all a trap. They had meticulously set the the trap for me right from the beginning and I easily fell for it "

Cedrick frowned and asked

" What do you mean by they "

Isabel explained everything to him and Cedrick was extremely furious. But his expression softened after hearing Isabel's next words

" Cedrick I was stupid to fall for them right "

Cedrick smiled and nodded

" You were a little stupid back then "

Isabel smiled back and shoke her head

" No not a little, I was really stupid "

" Hey, who cares if you were so stupid back then, the question on board is are you stupid now, and the possible answer is " no ". What really matters now is that you are awake and back to your sense. I'm happy you are back, just forget about the past and focus on the future. As for those two rats....."

"... leave them to me... "