Chapter Nine

every single thing that had happened to her, having more anger towards Tony and Melanie. She often questioned Alice since her arrest, she was set to find out the truth.

Lisa was given some toiletries and headed for the shower.

She had not showered in five days, the cells were dirty and she could not clean herself properly.

She turned on the warm water and it hit her body, loosening her tense muscles. Every worry and struggle felt like it disappeared. She took close to an hour to shower.

When she walked out, she put on the hospital robe and went to her bed where Liam and her new doctors waited for her.

Liam left the room for some privacy, he left strict orders for them to take extra care of Lisa and make sure she is well.

After some hours, Liam was called back in.

He found Lisa sleeping in her bed, she looked so beautiful as she slept. So delicate like a floor.

"Who would want to hurt such a beautiful young lady?" He thought to himself.

He got closer and sat on the chair by the bed.

"God, I haven't prayed in a long time. You know it, but right now I pray that Lisa gets well." He murmured.

She slightly opened her eyes, saw Liam and smiled.

"My savior" she said, "Thank you for saving me, again."

She was grateful to Liam, but she did not want him to think she's weak and can't take care of herself.

She planned on resuming her job and fulfilling her promise to Liam. She was set on helping him.

"I feel so bad seeing you in this state, I want to see you get better. So I am cancelling the contract. Your health matters most here" he said. His face was pale, filled with intense worry. His lips had a frown.

"What about you? You know you need me, you saved me twice. I owe you my life" she answered slowly.

"Nonsense Lisa, I care about you. You're like my friend now. And friends take care of each other." He added.

Liam got up and walked to the window, seeing the city at a great view, he felt a wave of sadness and fear. He did not want to lose Lisa but her health was deteriorating.

"It doesn't matter if I lose everything I worked for to my brother, but I will never forgive myself if I lost you." Those words echoed in the room.

Lisa's eyes turned into saucers, this is a billionaire risking everything he has ever owned. For her.

Liam did not want to push Lisa into the contract, at that point. He didn't care if he lost it all or never got it. He just wanted Lisa to be fine.

"Liam, I have to decide what comes next." She ordered teasingly. She had a small smile on her lips.

"But-, but- look at your condition. That filthy place got you sick. How can someone ever do this to you, those cruel animals." Liam's base voice filled the room. After a long time, he felt angry and scared to lose someone. He did not want Lisa to know he felt anything for her. Just friendship.

"We'll get married, right here and right now. You helped me, so it's my turn to help you." She said,

"But-" he protested.

"No buts" she said. Lisa's confidence always led her to getting what she wishes to do, the authority she carried within her spoken volume.

Liam and Lisa prepared a simple wedding in the hospital, Lisa wore a simple gown.

Liam did not want to go through this, for her sake. He did not want to see her hurt.

They exchanged rings and she was officially known as Mrs styles.

*****

The following day, Lisa was discharged. She wore a pretty dress and let her hair down. She felt better and was fully able to function.

Liam drove Lisa to his mansion, the comfortability of the place. Lisa had never seen a mansion so huge. It was four times bigger than Tony's mansion.

She felt bile rise up her throat and she remembered Tony and his mischievous wife, Melanie. She hated them and wanted them to pay for ruining her life.

Lisa got in the mansion and chose to stay in the guest room far from Liam's bed. They had gotten married but were not planning on doing anything together. Basically, they were like friends.

"You can freshen up and rest, you will join us for dinner later" Liam said.

"Us? Who else will be there?" She asked, shocked and confused.

"My brother and my father. They would like to meet you" he said, "Don't worry, everything will be alright."

"Okay," she bit her bottom lip anxiously. She was not prepared to meet his family, even though that's what she sighted up for.

Shortly after he left, she closed her door gently. Slammed her back on the door and slid down. Letting out a breath she did not know she was holding.

"Lisa Young, you are toasted!" She muttered.

She sighed and face palmed herself.

She went to the shower, cleaned up. She went to the closet and found clothes exactly her size.

"How did they know my size? So fast?" She asked herself.

She scanned the room and saw more feminine things, then when she opened the drawer. She saw a picture of a woman. She slightly looked like Liam but more feminine, the same eyes, hair etc. This must have been his mom.

She was in his late mom's room.

She looked at the mirror.

Let out a small breath.

She looked further into the drawer and saw another picture, Liam's little sister.

"The resemblance ran in the family." she thought.

They put the pictures back and jumped on her new bed, she felt comfortable after so many days.

She missed her shop, her job. Lisa was used to working for everything she has, she was set on going for work the next day.

She wondered what had happened to Liam's mom and sister. But could not ask, she did not want to intrude.