CHAPTER NINETEEN: THE INJURY 2

Melissa is no where to be found. Everyone including Drew was so worried about her whereabout. It's almost a whole day that she's not been found. Her cellphone was switched off neither did she answer her mail. This got everyone worried.

Mayfield has almost eaten Drew raw saying it was his fault that all that happened.

Melissa on the other hand hid in a very little motel. She couldn't bring herself to go home with her brutally hurt face. She felt damn sick and she wanted to get lot of rest so as to be able to face her family with the shock she's taking home to them. She knew Drew is going to the most shocked because of the importance he placed on her skin.

She knew she had to go home before twenty four hours so that she won't be declared missing. After much contemplation, she headed home with her face well swollen and fully plastered.

When her sisters saw her car maneuver into their garage, they ran outside. They were so relieved to see their sister alive.

"So scared the life out of us big sis" Tyndall said.

"Where went you since yesterday?" Somaria asked.

She was angry that she never called.

Melissa got down from the car and looked at her sisters. The shock they got was beyond comparison. They almost fainted.

"Oh my gawd what is this!" Tyndall screamed.

"This isn't Melissa right?" Somaria asked in disbelief.

"Get me a cold drink" she said wanely.

Tyndall dashed inside.

"What happened?" Somaria asked .

"Help inside" she replied.

Somaria saw her heavily bandaged leg and her her sank. She walked her inside and sat her down. Tyndall gave her the drink and she gulped it down at once.

Somaria called Juan and told her they've found her sister while Tyndall called Drew who was super excited to hear the news.

"This is serious. Big sis did you involve in an accident?" Tyndall asked in trepidation. She couldn't think of anything else.

Melissa shook her head.

Somaria frown. "What else could it be aside accident?"

"I promise to tell you everything if you calm down and promise me you won't overreact" she said weakly.

The ladies gave her a skeptical look but they nod.

"You all know about the stuff Drew and I did to get rid of Pearl right?"

They nod.

"When I was on my way to Chris's place....."

"Why are you going to Chris's place?" Somaria asked with a frown.

"Just let me talk" she shunned. "Some ladies attacked me. They are the vipers" she said softly.

"We heard. Drew already had them put behind bars and they won't get out a very long long time because they are wanted criminals" Tyndall said.

She wasn't concerned with the story. She want to know what brought about her injury.

"Are they the one that did this?" She asked impatiently.

"They injured my leg" she replied.

"Then who did this?" She pointed to her face.

Melissa didn't even know what to say.

Somaria on the other hand already knew where she was going and she looked at her and gave an unbelievable smile.

"Don't tell it is Chris that did this" she said laughing sadly.

Melissa didn't reply.

"Is that true big sis" Tyndall shouted.

Melissa nodded. "He scrubbed my face on the floor" she said crying.

Melissa was so pained that she couldn't hold her tears. Chris just destroyed her life. She wished she had listen to her sisters when they said the guy is not a good guy. Now it cost her her life.

Her sisters where so shocked that they couldn't even shout. They've not seen such a cruel being in their life.

"Big sis, you hooked up with a murderer" Tyndall cried.

The most painful thing was that she hated the guy so much. Her body became so weak.

"I knew this second chance is a disaster but Drew wouldn't listen to me. Look at it now" Somaria shouted sadly.

Tears flew down their eyes. They couldn't even foresee such thing happen.

"I knew the guy is a devil the moment I set my eyes on him. I'm sure not gonna let this slide. We might not have a defender but we are very capable to defend ourselves" she sworn in pain.

"I'm sure going to send him to early grave. Let him wait for me" Somaria said in anger.

"I don't even know why I got involved with such guy" Melissa cries softly.

They needed to console their sister before they head out for their revenge. They sure won't let it slide. They will burn down his house.

"You wouldn't know how vicious he is" Tyndall patted her back.

"He just ruined my life" she cried. "At first when you do treat him coldl, I thought it was because you love Drew too much but now I hate the guy from the button of my heart".

Her sisters hugged her as she cried.

"His sure going to have a taste of his own medicine" Tyndall promised.

"What will you tell Drew?" Somaria asked knowing he would never be fine seeing her like this.

"He's been worried all the while" Tyndall added.

"I know I saw all his mails" she said stiffly. "I'll tell him the truth".

They watched her with pity.

"So sorry for getting you guys worried" she apologized.

"Thanks to God he didn't kill you" Tyndall said softly.

"Oh this is frustrating" Somaria sighed.

"What has happened, has happened. All I care for is a hot bath but I'm prohibited to bath because of my injuries. Let me just go rest" she said standing up slowly.

As they helped her up, a car maneuvers into yhei garage. Tyndall as usual checked who it was.

"Drew is around" she announced.

Melissa's heart sliced. She didn't want to face him now. She know she wouldn't be fast enough to run inside so she laid down on the sofa, her fave down and covered with her hands.

The two sisters looked at her and to the door that opened.

"When did she arrive?" He asked immediately he entered.

"Few seconds to when I called you" Tyndall replied.

Drew noticed the sour look on their faces and knew something was wrong.

"What happened?" He asked.

"Ask her" Somaria said.

"Is she sleeping?"

They shook their head

Drew walked to her. The first thing he saw was her bandaged leg and his sigh in pains. He squat in front of her.

"Melissa" he called but received no reply.

He looked at her sisters who's look didn't change and then back to her.

"Did those ladies hurt you that much?"

Still she didn't reply.

"Melissa look up and stop giving me a scare" he said softly but Melissa didn't reply.

Tyndall couldn't take it anymore. "She went to Chris's place to explain things to him" she blurts out.

"And he hurt her big time" Somaria added.

Their word got him more scared.

"Just look at me please" he said

When he realised that she wasn't ready to listen to his plea, he pulled her up and what his saw got him staggered.

Melissa covered her face with ignominy but Drew removed her hand to look at her plastered face.

The shock in his eyes was so great. He stood up and moved back. He couldn't utter a word. Pain gripped his chest that he held it and closed his eyes painfully. He didn't even know whether to cry or shout.

None of them has ever seen him react this way and that pained Melissa most. She qaa the one that changed his ever peaceful look to a sad one. She wept bitterly.

"Somaria, Tyndall, this isn't my Melissa right? I'm definitely seeing the wrong person" he said with a weak quivering voice, shaking his head and pointing at Melissa who qaa head bowed.

Somaria and Tyndall just cried on.

Drew didn't say a word again. He just walked out. He qaa so distraughted that he couldn't do anything except to go.

"I feel like to die" Melissa said as Drew left.

Her sisters went to placate her as she cried.

* * * * *

Drew couldn't help but to cry. He couldn't hold it when he got into his car. He qaa just imagining the pain she was going through when he qaa hurting her. He called his personal assistant telling him to send for guys to come after him while he head to Chris's place.

When he got there, he knocked violently and the security came out to check. At first he didn't want open but when he checked and saw the person standing there, he opened it.

He knew Drew won't leave until he is attended to. As he opened, Drew entered violently.

"Get me your boss" he said angrily.

"I can't do that" he said firmly.

"Do you want to die by my hands?" He asked jacking him up.

"Please Sir, my boss is not a very nice type. I might loose my job" he pleaded.

Drew looked at him in ire. "You are afraid of not loosing your silly job while I can snap your neck in a second" he threatened.

"Please sir....."

"What the heck is that noise" Chris shouted as he moves closer.

He was quite shock to see his security hanging in Drew's hands but when he realised that he is alone, his pride came back.

Drew threw the man he held on the floor and moved closer to Chris who gave him an haughty look.

Chris knew he was way way guilty but he wouldn't go down easily.

"Oh it's the rich doctor. What business do you have in my house, hope no problem?" He asked insipidly.

Drew didn't expect him to be there vaunting his looks. What is expected of a heartless man he thought and chuckled irkly.

"You still have the nerve and audacity to ask me silly question".

His eyes was flaming fire even Chris has never seen such look on him and then he knew he came with loaded anger.

"I was expecting you earlier than this" he said smiling.

He was determined to provoke him more. He thought he was no match for him.

Drew couldn't believe he said that. He doesn't even feel a bit of remorse for almost killing the woman he said he love.

"I don't know why Melissa who is such a gentle soul hook up with a useless, destructive vermin like you" he said in smothered anger.

Chris laughed. "You are just angry she choose me over you" he said annoyingly.

Drew looked at him in anger.

"You are wrong. I didn't chose her either. If not an animal like you won't have moved anywhere near her".

The truth hit him like a rock. He knew Drew is right and his hatred for him grew.

"That's a lie. Do you think I don't know you lobe her? It is because she didn't love you that's why you hate me" he laughed wickedly.

"You are such an idiot. You have no shame. How on earth could you have done such thing to a woman you profess love to. What an heartless being" he said bitterly when he remembered the pain he put Melissa in.

"You don't know how much I hate you. I hate it when I remember you touched her. That alone can !ake me do anything" he said harshly.

"You destroyed her face because of your hatred for me?" He asked trying to suppress his anger but it won't succumb to his will.

"Yes I hate you too !uvh and I can't bear it to see her with you" he shouted.

It was now Drew accepted that Melissa just hooked up with a psychopath. How could he still boast of hurting his woman.

"So you have to kill her?" He asked astonishly.

He didn't even know what he did you provoke such hatred from him.

"Ain't you just after her beauty? Now that it is gone you would surely back out" he said confidently.

"If she was the way you put her now, would you in anyway ask her out? You saw something good and want to destroy it for your own selfish interest. But you lie Chris, I'm going to treat Melissa back to her beauty and even more" he sworn to him.

"Just because you are a doctor doesn't mean you are God" he said laughing. "I really hate you" he shouted.

"Well Mr killer, I could vividly remember coming her to warn you that Melissa's skin is not to be touched because it eats my money. I told you that harming that skin will make you regret vomi to life. I know you didn't forget" he said assertively.

"What do you wanna do? Kill me?" He asked with a complacent pride laughing.

He is so sure that Drew is no match for him because of his kungfu and judo skills.

"You think because you are rich you can have everything right?" He asked with an irk look.

"I'm not someone who talks and not fulfill it. Unlike you who profess love and brought death. Since you don't care about the lady I do. She is part of my life even her smiles gives me so much joy" he said bluntly.

Hearing that he felt like to hit Drew. "Is that why you too her away from me?" He bawled.

Drew chuckled. "Fool! I never had her before. You sent her away yourself".

"That's a blatant lie. I saw you having sex with her. I can't eat your vomit" he said in foaming anger.

Drew looked at him. He is the only one that has the right to get angry not him.

"You are crazy. If I want to have sex with her will it be in my office when I have turns of hotels. Even if it is in my office, will it be my sofa not my closet? If I wanted Melissa I would have and like I said you would have never come to view".

His calmness and confidence was really annoying Chris. He wanted his to be so aggressive but Drew seems so comported.

"You've gone gaga. If not you won't come to my house and come to blabber" he insulted. "Well I'm done with her you can go have her to yourself" he added.

Drew scratch the back of his neck stylishly.

"I don't care if you are done with her or not. I only came to settle the agreement we had t'other day" he said looking into his eyes.

Chris thought he was going to arrest him. He was confident that he could get put in few months. But not seeing any cops got him confused.

"I don't know what a dandy like you want to do to me" he mocked when he realised that he was alone. "Let make it snappy I have things to do" he said with pride looking at him.

"Do you wanna know?" Drew snorts.

Chris laughed because he do see him as a weakling became of his attention to fashion. As he always never wore any expression that depicts his feelings or thoughts even his voice cannot tell his feelings.

"It's a waste of ti!e dueling with a weak body like you. I'll just break your neck with seconds. If you know what is best for you, you will just leave and never appear in front of me anymore" he threatened.

Drew scoffed. No wonder he treated Melissa the way he did. He thought she had no defender. Drew was meaning to show him that it is not good to cheat a woman thinking she's got no one. Drew gave an angry smile.

It really annoyed Chris that all he did was smile at his words. He should be angry not smiling.

"Do you think I'm Melissa? Strong man that only use his strength on weak ladies. I don't know how I came in contact with such a weakling" he said in a cool voice that penetrated into him.

"How dare you call me a weakling!" He roared. "I have 6th grade judo" he boasted. "Which one so you have?" He said irkly.

Drew could remember when he was having his trainings. He felt like GE was going to die when he was learning martial art but it was really useful for him after then been someone that doesn't love to have his bodyguards round him all the time.

"I know I've got none but I'm better off someone who did and even to the 6tj grade but came back with no moral and all he could do is attack weak ladies with his almighty judo. No even strong ladies but weaker ones" he said in calumny

Chris was irated by this statement, he ran to Drew and held his collar, thinking to jack him up.

"Let go off me. I hate people touching me and ruffling my clothes the most" he said with a pride filled hostile voice.

Chris didn't listen, he thought Drew is no match for him but Drew gave him a push that caught him off guard. He staggered afar surprised at the strength he's got but quickly balanced back.

"Do you think just a push will make you beat me?" He asked panting and laughing at the same time.

"Why would I think that. All I did is to let you off my clothes. If you know you are capable to beat me come on, I'm all yours" he said blankly calling him daringly with his hand.

This hurts Chris the more. "You will rue the day you know me" he shouted viciously.

"That I'm already doing boy" he replied waiting for him.

He felt his pocket so as not to leave his eye glasses there but it wasn't. He has been using eye glasses since a very tender age but only those close to him knows out it. He knew it would be in his car.

Chris ran to him to hit him but he received a huge hit instead. Drew vent all his anger on him. He made sure he bit him to pulp.

Then he moved to him. "This is just for the slap Melissa received from you. I will make you regret ever hitting Melissa" he said in a baritone.

Chris couldn't move, he just groaned in pain.

Drew turned to his guys who already arrived watching their boss beat Chris up. They didn't even move to interfere because they knew their boss is more than capable.

"James" he called one of them who quickly step forward. "Pick him up. Torture him for a week. Make sure he didnt die but give him a hell of torture and after that throw him to the streets" he instructed pointing at Chris who became so scared. "Then that's for Melissa's face" he said and left.

As the guys dragged him out, his security looked at him.

"This is called nemesis. For all the ladies you treated so bad. Shouldn't you even be sensible that such woman as Melissa shouldn't be toiled with. Even at old age, I know who not to pass their boundary. It is God that wants to avenge all the ladies you've treated wrongly that made you go touch the untouchable. If you survive this you will know that women are to be treated right" he said