Ch-28

"(Miss Isabel,somebody was trying to murder you.)"

Isabel felt cold inside.Somebody actually wanted to kill her?She hadn't done anything for people to come after her like this.She had always been a clean person and tried to be like that,because she knew that if she stepped foot in that puddle she would forever sink in that abyss.

"(Officer,are you sure about that?What if there was a mistake,or a misunderstanding?There can't be someone trying to kill me,right?)"

"(We would also wish for it to be that way,but unfortunately the evidence says otherwise.Miss Isabel you were lucky that you managed to stop your car by turning it off,if it were a new model then you most certainly wouldn't manage to turn it off and avoid the cliff that was 2 km infront.The main reason we called you here was for you to answer this question.Miss Isabel,do you have any enemies,any person that might hold a grudge against you?)"

"(Being in the busimess world,there are bound to be people that hold a grudge against me,but I can't think of anyone who might hold animosity enough to try to kill me.)"

"(Well,I need you to think more carefully miss Isabel.As far as we know you have spent most of your life in a foreign country and are married to a citizen of that country.I know this might be a privacy violation and might sound insulting,but this question must be done for the sake of the investigation.)"

"(Please,ask away.)"

"(You and the one who saved you seem to know eachother well,judging by your and his testimony.And that person isn't your husband either,are you two....perhaps...um having an affair?)" the officer tried to say it as soft as possible so as not to trigger her.

Isabel was stunned when she heard the word affair.When she the thought that she was lumped with the same people as James and Hannah made her feel sick.It was true that during this time together with Gael,their old feelings were rekindled,but except for that kiss,both of them hadn't dares to cross the line.Both of them felt disgusted with the idea of getting in a relationship,while carrying the civil state 'married',the fact that in the eyes of the law they would be the same as that cheating couple,no way.Gael and Isabel wanted to heal first and figure themselves out before getting in any relationship.

Since it was for the investigation she surpressed and answered seriously.

"(No.)"

"(Miss Isabel,I know it's hard to answer a question like this,but it's best to be honest.We won't judge,anything that is discussed in this room,will stay in this room.)"

"(I know that officer,but what I'm telling you is the complete truth.Me and the person who saved me aren't in that kind of relationship.We have known eachother nearly 20 years.It's true that we had something more than 10 years,but after that we decided to stay as good friends and after that nothing has happened between us.Why are you insisting with this officer?)"

"(We have had many cases when husbands had tried or killed their wife for reasons such as jealousy or adultery.We don't have any actual lead,but one of the possible suspects might be your own husband.)"

Isabel was quiet for a while.She was still a bit shocked to find out that somebody wanted to kill her.The thought that somebody wanted to kill her was really scary.

The officer saw that she was quiet and by noticing her disheveled apperance,decided to end it for today.

"(Miss Isabel,if you feel too pressured we can continue this tomorrow.I know it's shocking to find out that you are being targeted by someone,but we need you to think carefully and give us a few names of people who might actually do this.We will also continue investigating on our side and we'll issue a protection order for you.We'll meet you tomorrow,same time as today,until then,)" the officer got up from the chair and took his files "(take care of yourself.)"

Isabel left the police station in deep thoughts.She didn't notice it when the chauffeur told her they had arrived in the hospital.

When she got infront of Gaels room,she heard a few familiar voices and immediately guessed it was Gaels family.She hesitated entering,it felt like she would ruin this warm family moment being an outsider.

But Gaels younger sister had noticed and opened the door fully.When Isabel understood that she was noticed she loweres her head in shame.She didn't know how to face these people.She was the reason their precious family member was laying on that bed with casts and bruises.

But instead of coldness Isabel was pulled inside and hooked by the arm with no intention of being let go.

"Look,Isa is also finally here!"

"Isa,you poor baby I'm glad you're also fine!"Gaels mother came closer and caressed the bandages on her face.

"That must've been a really scary experience.Gael told us everything."Gaels father was worriedly looking at her.

"I mean,driving for hours with failed brakes!You were lucky you didn't drive off a cliff!"Gaels older sister also came close and grabbed her other hand while Gaels older brother kept nodding with a worried gaze.

Isabels eyes reddened when all of them started to be worried for her and kept saying comforting words to her.These people were as kind as ever.Instead of blaming her they kept thinking for her wellbeing.

All of them noticed Isabels eyes reddening and the women took her in a hug.Gaels mother held her like the time she had held her when she had lost her grandfather.

"Poor little girl,it must've been very traumatic,right?Don't worry,it has already passed!" she said while patting her back.

Isabels tears started slipping even more.Though she was a bit embarrassed for showing her emotions so much lately,she still indulged in that warm hug.

Isabel was chocking while saying "You're *sniff* blaming me?"

"Blame you?Why would we blame you?"

"Be-Because of me he's like this!*sniff*He could've *sniff* he could've" she didn't dare finish the words.

Hearing Isabels words Gael felt heartbroken.She would never forget this all her life.For her no matter what she did nothing would be able to make up for it.Isabel would live with this guilt for all her life.

"Hey,hey shhhh,who could blame you?"

"Isa,it's not your fault."

"Yeah,you would've done the same if you were in his place."

"Why do you keep beating yourself like this?"

They were still comforting her.

"But-"

"No buts.Now take deep breaths and calm yourself down." Gaels mother cupped her cheeks and helped her wipe her tears.Isabel took the deep breaths and slowly calmed herself down.She couldn't worry these people like this,for her,together with uncle Betto,they were her second family.

***

When Gael fell asleep,Isabel insisted for his family to stay over her mansion.She couldn't let them go around hotels.Isabel had called back home for people to already arrange everything and soon Gaels family was already making themselves at home.

All of them were really interested in this mansion since it was hundreds of years old and many of the things were also antiques passed down generation after generation.