In two hours, there were a group of gangsters at the cafe. Tina and Emma were tensed on what might happen next.
The loan shark entered the cafe and went straight to Tina and Emma.
"Tina and Emma, I sincerely apologise to you both. If I knew Renee was behind you, I wouldn't have messed up.Please forgive me."
Both of them were in a shock on what happened.
"But, the money...." Emma tried to speak.
"No need to pay anything. In fact I will return all your money."
"No.. It's fine.. You helped us when we needed. Just pay us back the additional interest money." Emma said.
"Right. Just the additional amount." Tina said.
"Sure...But do let Renee know that you accepted my apology. Also I will take care of that brat Fred for you."
"Really?"Tina said
"I will surely give him a warning from my side."
"Thank you." Tina said
"Don't forget to keep a word for me in front of Renee," saying this he left.
Both the girls were puzzled who Renee was.
At the hospital....
"Bro, I dint expect you to lock me like this in hospital."
"Shut up. I am glad you are out of danger."
"But how many days should I pretend here?"
"Just take rest until you recover."
"Ashton, I can't stay in the hospital like this. Else I will call the media and report it."
"Ashley... stop it. It's actually you impersonating me. So..." Ashton winked
"What?"
"So, until I find evidence and you recover, stay in the hospital and be Mr.Ashton Miller."
"You...You....Your taking advantage of me.."
"..Oh...I got to go..."
"Hey don't do any crime and make people think I committed the crime." Ashley shouted..
"Let's see.." Ashton left with a smile.
.....
Two days later, Ashton came to the cafe.
"Hey Ashton." Emma welcomed with a smile.
"Was passing by. So, thought to check on you guys..."
"Oh.. you left that day right? After you left..... " Emma started to say how the events on the other day turned around. Ashton smiled seeing the happiness in her eyes.
"and you know what he said at the last?"
"What?"
"He said he will warn Fred so that he won't bother me anymore."
"Oh, that's nice."
"I really wish I could say Renee thanks in person.He is an angel, our saviour."
As soon as Emma said the last sentence, Ashton was upset.
"What happened?" Emma asked due to sudden change in expression.
"Nothing.. I came here to talk about your job."
"Job?"
"Yes, I have a friend who is looking for an assistant. Shall I refer you?"
"Really? Where does he work?"
"In the Miller group."
"Ohh..." Emma was quite as soon as she heard the company's name.
"Emma.. Will you? The pay is pretty good."
"No, Thank you. If I leave Tina will be alone here.So I am currently not looking for any job."
"Are you sure?"
"..Yeah..Let me get you a Cappuccino." saying this Emma left.
"Here you go..." Emma said serving the coffee.
"Emma, You want to work except in the Miller group right?"
"What are you talking about? I don't understand. Have your coffee first.."
"That night at the station it wasn't Fred who followed you."
Emma's eyes turned wide. She immediately took Ashton out of the cafe.
"How do you know it wasn't Fred?"
"Answer me."
"It's just ... " She started to breakdown.
"Calm down..trust me ...just tell me what happened...."
"I was at a radio station and was recording. There was a caller on line and I heard a crash. His voice just said Help me. ...I reported...so that on time rescue can avoid disasters. But next day, at the radio station, there were people who followed me. They said I have offended some big shot by reporting it. From the news, I can say it is someone from the Miller group.They threatened me. While trying to escape I was injured. I can't go back to radio station as they know my whereabouts. So I want to be in peace for sometime."
"Then why did you say it was Fred?"
"Earlier,Fred did try to harm me. As I reached, Tina was scared and assumed that it was done by Fred. I din't want Tina to be worried. The injuries were minor. So I kept quiet."
Just then Emma received a call.
"Hello,.... I am coming right now. Just wait for me."
"Where are you going?"
"I will just be back."
"Let me give you a ride."
At City Hospital....
"Emma...Emma..."
"Mrs.Huo....Don't worry."
"We need to prepare for the surgery..It would be costing around $2500. You have seen Ben. He refused to give any," the lady started crying.
"Mrs.Huo, I will be back in a minute."
Saying this Emma and Ashton came to the billing counter.
"Ashton, do you mind lending me $500?"
"You can use my card." Ashton handed over a credit card.
"Thank you. I will repay it soon."
"Can you pay the surgery fee for Room number 110, Mr. David Huo." Turning to the bill desk, Emma said.
"Please wait for a while. I will give the receipt to Mrs.Huo and let's leave then."
"Ohk.."
After Emma left, I called Mark to come to the hospital. I asked Mark to
After comforting Mrs.Huo, Emma came.
"It's already late. I thought you left."
"You asked me to wait. How could I leave?"
"Sorry. They had to run some tests and Mrs.Huo asked me to stay."
"It's fine. Let's go."
As we were reaching the cafe, Emma said
"Ashton, Can we sit and talk for a while?"
"Sure."
"Are you connected to the Miller Group?"
"Why do you ask?"
"You said your name is Ashton Miller."
"So you feel all Miller's belong to the Miller group?"
"No.If that was the case, I wouldn't be friends with you. There are a lot of Millers who are not related to Miller Group."
"True.. Else how could you save me in the first place."
"But why do you hate so much?"
"Didn't you see in the hospital? How do you think Mr.Huo end up there?"
"I dint understand."
"That day while I was being followed, it was Mr.Huo who saved me. He was trying to protect me but got himself into trouble. That is the reason, I dont' want Tina or others to be harmed."
Tears started to roll down from those beautiful eyes.
"Please Ashton, don't let others know and I will surely repay the money. Thank you for today. Bye."
...To be continued....