Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
“Let’s get to shore first,’ Mirabella said, guiding her towards the shore with Romeo close by, offering help when possible.
Back on solid ground, Joyce was shivering from the cold and Mavis, who had swallowed a lot of water, was still unconscious.
After chest compression from Mirabella, Mavis coughed up water and clung to Mirabella, crying uncontrollably.
“Bella.” Mavis seemed oblivious to the others, sobbing, “Those men were so cruel, tying rocks to us, punching us. Joyce’s face is all swollen.”
Looking at Joyce’s swollen face and broken lips, Mirabella felt a pang of sympathy, “Don’t worry, we’ll get back at them for this.”
“Who were they? They wouldn’t tell us anything, just pushed us towards the lake. I even scraped my knees and they just grabbed me and then they hit us.” Mavis was crying her heart out.
Mirabella comforted her like a child, speaking softly, “It’s over now, let’s get out of here.”
“Thank goodness you came, thank you for saving us.” Mavis clung to her, crying.
Romeo noticed the deep trust and affection the girls had for Mirabella. And the way she comforted them was so gentle.“Alright now, it’s okay. Don’t cry.” Mirabella finally managed to soothe them.
Joyce threw herself at Mirabella, “Bella, you came just in time. Thank you for saving us”
If Mirabella were a minute late, they would have drowned.
After they had calmed down, Mirabella led them to the helicopter.
Romeo draped a blanket over Mirabella, helping her dry her hair, “Be careful not to catch a cold”
“I’m fine”
“First, let’s get you to my place to change your clothes. You don’t want to catch a cold.”
The helicopter wasn’t like their private jets. It didn’t come with private bedrooms or wardrobes. Romeo had them fly to the nearest resort at breakneck speed.
It was a resort owned by McMillian Corporation. The helicopter landed directly at the resort, where staff members were already waiting in droves.
“Mr. McMillian, Ms. Bella!”
Each staff member had a clean, plush towel at the ready.
Romeo took a towel, draped it around Mirabella, and whispered, “You go take a hot shower and change your clothes. We’ve sent some up to your room already”
Knowing that she still had friends to look after, Romeo didn’t accompany her.
“Ms. Bella, ladies, please follow me,’ the resort manager personally escorted them to the presidential suite.
On the way, Mirabella called Mya, “We found them.”
Mya was so ecstatic she nearly jumped for joy, her eyes welling up with tears.
“It was Mr. McMillian who found you, wasn’t it? I knew it. With his resources, he’s bound to find a way.
Are they okay? Are they injured?”
“Just a few minor injuries” Mirabella replied softly, “You’re clever. You guessed what I was implying”“At first I was completely stunned, I couldn’t remember what you had scribbled on my back. It took me a while and several attempts to finally decipher it.”
“So, the real savior is you.”
Mya gripped her phone tighter, moved by the sentiment, “When are you guys coming back? Are you on your way now?”
“We’ll be back in a bit? Mirabella whispered, “You go ahead and grab something to eat at the cafeteria, and remember, don’t leave the campus.”
Even though the bad guys were either dead or injured, it was always better to be safe than sorry.
“Alright, I’ll stay on campus and wait for you guys.”
“Good, I’m hanging up now.”
Mirabella arrived at the presidential suite, the manager bowed slightly, speaking in an ultra respectful tone, “Ms. Bella, should you need anything at all, please don’t hesitate to ring the bell. I am at your service 24/7. Here is the first aid kit you requested.”
“Thank you,’ Mirabella nodded, accepting the first aid kit and ushering the girls into the suite.
Mavis was still shaken from the earlier scare. She saw the luxurious suite, and remembered the man who was with Mirabella earlier, who looked a lot like the world’s richest man, Romeo.
And then she recalled that this resort was a McMillian Corporation property.
“Bella, that man earlier, could he be your boyfriend? Is his name Romeo?”
Mavis asked, still stunned by the presence of such an influential figure.“Yes, you girls sit down, I’ll tend to your injuries, Mirabella motioned for them to take a seat on the couch.
Mavis was utterly shocked, “You’re dating Romeo?”
“What’s so surprising about that? Bella’s awesome, who else is more deserving to be with Romeo than her?” Joyce chimed in before adding, “Bella, how did you know we were in danger? And how did you know we fell into the lake?”
As Mirabella dressed their wounds, she explained what happened.
But she left out the parts that involved Doom.
The fewer people who knew, the safer they were.
“So that’s what happened.” Joyce seethed after hearing the story, “To force you to show yourself, they’d stoop so low.”
“Bella, you said you inadvertently spoiled their plans, so they’re looking for payback. They can’t find you, so they nabbed us to force you out.”
Joyce fretted, “Are you in some sort of danger then? What should we do?
Should we call the cops?”
Mirabella wanted to tell her that things had escalated beyond the point where a simple call to the police could fix everything. But some things were meant to be kept to oneself, so while tending to Joyce’s knee wound, Mirabella reassured her, “Dont worry, this will all blow over soon.”
“With Mr. McMillian around, there’s nothing we can’t handle. Let’s just leave it to him!”
After her declaration, Joyce turned her gaze back to Mirabella, “Mr. McMillian seems to care about you a lot. He was wiping your hair the whole journey, afraid you’d catch a cold. He even wrapped you up in a blanket and had us flown to the nearest resort. He wanted you to take a hot shower. Why don’t you go freshen up?”
“Yes, my knee isn’t that serious.’ Joyce didn’t want Mirabella to catch a chill while tending to her wound.
But Mirabella, feeling a bit guilty, started to apologize, “All this happened because of me.”
“No, no, no. Don’t think like that. If they captured us, that means they see us as a threat to you. That means we’re good friends! Being seen as your friends is something to be proud of. We are not ashamed!” Joyce laughed, showing no signs of blaming Mirabella.
“Exactly, friends share the good times and the bad. Yes, I was scared and felt hopeless when they threw us into the water. But when I saw you swimming towards me, I was moved to tears.”Joyce added, “The bad guys are at fault, not you. Don’t take this to heart.”
Mirabella gave a grateful smile, deeply moved by their understanding.
After tending to their wounds, Mirabella went to take her shower.
As the hot water cascaded over her, she noticed a few cuts on her arms and legs. The pain was negligible to her. Looking up, she let the water wash over her face.
On the surface, it seemed like Doom’s influence was nearly eradicated. But how many more hidden threats were there? How many more incidents like today’s would occur?
She could save them once or twice, but could she do it a hundred times?
It was time to take quicker action.
However, some people were so well hidden that until they revealed themselves, she wouldn’t know if they were friend or foe.
When Mavis was about to take a shower, she noticed the presidential suite had a large outdoor hot spring tub.
The sight of the misty hot water and the beautiful mountain scenery left her stunned.
This was too beautiful!
If it weren’t for the wound on her knee, she would have loved to soak in the tub.
“Living like this is just too enjoyable.” Mavis was rooted to the spot, completely mesmerized.
“If you want to take a bath, you can. Just keep your injured leg out of the water”“Right, why didn’t I think of that? Joyce, come with me!”
Finally, unable to resist Mavis’s pleas, Joyce agreed to join her for a dip in the hot tub.
“This is so relaxing.” Mavis closed her eyes, savoring the moment, “When I make a fortune, I’m definitely bringing my mom here.”
Joyce chuckled, “You are a good daughter .”
“But my mom’s best friend conned her into being a guarantor for her loan.
She ran off with five hundred thousand dollars, and my mom’s factory was taken away to pay off the debt. My mom had to pay back three hundred thousand herself, “You know, when I was ten, three hundred thousand seemed like an astronomical figure. My mom couldn’t reach her friend, so she had to work multiple jobs to pay back the debt. It took a toll on her health. That’s why I want to become a doctor, to help my mom get better.”
Hearing this, Joyce asked softly, “Did you manage to pay off the debt in the end?”
“We paid back a little over a hundred thousand. Her friend was arrested for fraud, and the loan company was exposed for shady dealings. So, the debt was eventually written off. Later, my mom started an online shop, selling clothes she designed. In my free time, I heip her pack orders and model her designs on social media. Last month, I managed to give my mom a hefty bonus from my earnings, and this month, I treated myself to a Louis Vuitton bag.”
Her cherished LV bag was left behind in a restroom at Summerfield College when she was held hostage.
She wasn’t sure if she’d ever get it back.“Don’t worry, Mya will get it back for us. I left my keychain in the bag.”
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