When Two Fates Occur

Chapter 24

Rene's pov

Shes waking up, I heard a voice say, as I slowly opened my eyes, what happened, am I dead, I managed to let out as I felt overpowered by weakness, I finally managed to fully open my eyes and looked around, I was in a hospital room and it was covered with flowers and familiar faces, Ezra, her mom and dad, Zedie and my grandma but I couldnt see Winston, I tried to get but failed and Ezra quickly noticed this and rushed to help me sit up, are you okay, how are you feeling, do you need something?, she asked as she helped me get up, I just sat there and kept looking around the room like a little girl lost in search of her mother, my eyes wondered around the room, where is he ,is he okay, did Gerald and his friends get to him, I kept thinking and asking myself as my eyes kept wondering around the room, my thoughts were interrupted by foots steps, I could feel my heart begin to race and a smile quickly formed on my face as I eagerly awaited the person to enter the room, but my smile quickly faded when a tall man wearing a white coat with a clip board in his hands entered the room, he approached me and did a few checkups, he asked me a few questions and I just nodded, you are very lucky young lady, you owe your life to that young man, if he didnt perform first aid treatment on you, you probably wounded have made it, shes fine now and can go home the man said before walking out the room as I felt my heart sink, remembering everything that had happened. Ezra quickly helped me get up and get dressed and I finally got the strength to ask, wheres Winston, I havent seen him, is he okay, did Gerald and his friends hurt him? I asked eagerly waiting for an answer, well when we found you, you were in a critical state, and we had to rush you here and the doctor asked us not to let you fall asleep and to keep you awake well am.. she paused and seemed hesitant to proceed, wha.. what happened, please tell me, I said pleading her to proceed, well he kissed you and as soon as the doctor treated you Winston left without a word, she responded.

Later we got to the Addington mansion and Ezra took me to her room and asked me to get some rest before she left the room. I laid down on her comfortable king-sized bed, I was left alone with my thoughts, I had so many questions and zero answers, why did he leave? where is he? is he out partying as usual? how could he just leave me there? does he not care? then I remembered, his Winston Barclay the most selfish and self-centered man I have ever met, he only cares about himself and his extravagant lifestyle nothing else, but if thats the case then why did he risk his life for me and to top it off why did he save my life and why do I even care about his where about, so many thoughts were going through my head and before I knew it I fell asleep.

Ezras pov

Now that everything is back to normal we can finally start making plans for our annual ball, mom said trying to lighten up the mood, we usually host a ball once every year as an appreciation for all the stuff and people involved in our business to thank them for all their hard work, mom says they have been doing this for years and its become an Addington family tradition plus its an opportunity for everyone to dress up and look pretty, I think this year you and Rene should make the arrangements Ezra, mom said giving me a shock, mom are you sure, you have always done the arrangements for years, I said making sure she meant it 100%, yes dear, my way of thinking is becoming outdated, this year I think the ball could use a fresh and young touch and approach plus you and Rene get on well with each other and I bet my girls will make me proud, she said with a smile before leaving the room, did she just say my girls.

Yes my love, those are the exact words she used, I said to Zedie while pacing around in confusion, come on babe, its no big deal you know how your mom has grown to love and be fond of Rene, she obviously considers her as her own daughter, he said trying to clear my confusion, of course, you are right, thats it even I have the same feelings towards her, shes like a sister, am probably overthinking everything, thanks babe, I said before ending the call, what was I thinking, I must admit the connection and similarities Rene has with my mother, they share a skill of design and at times their design skills are very similar this makes me feel insecure at times, I have tried and taken so many classes just so I could be like my mother but failed and Rene managed to do what I have always wanted, the fact that I was adopted has always put me on the edge I felt like I had to always earn the position Heather and Francis Addington had given me, but thinking they might be related by blood is to far am overthinking and wasting time on nonsense.

Renes pov

Days became weeks and still no sign of Winston, Zedie had mentioned he had gone out of town for some work but thats all he knew, I kept myself busy with preparations for the ball and school sometimes I would stand rush outside my school with hope that I might find him there waiting for me like he always did, but all I got was disappointment every day, Ezras mom had asked my grandma and I to move in with them because that way it would be easy for Ezra and I to make preparations, this made Ezra and I very happy cause we would get to spend more time together. A month had passed and we only had a few weeks to the ball and we were definitely feeling the pressure, Ms. Rene, your grandma hasnt taken her medication yet and I still have a few things to take care of may you please take this to her, Sandra the house help said giving me a plate with water and grandmas medication, yes of course thank you Sandra, I said as I took the plate and headed to grandmas room.

Times running out Heather, you need to tell Rene the truth, I dont have enough time left and before I leave this world, I need to make sure my Rene knows the truth, I heard grandma say, as walked closer to the door to get a closer look at what was going on, Mrs. Gomez if it were that easy I would have told her the day I found out, what about Ezra what will happen when both girls come to know of this, Ezras mom responded, thats your problem Heather I have given you enough time already, you told me that after Rene had recovered you would tell her the truth but you keep stalling I cant wait anymore my days are numbered, grandma said, as I drew closer I could see they both looked tense what truth are they talking about, Rene, its good that you are here, Mrs. Addington has something she would like to tell you, grandma said as soon as she saw me standing at the door, Mrs. Gomez please dont me make do this, please give me more time, Ezras mom said almost in tears, I just stood there with a confused look on my face, Mrs. Addington, if you dont tell her then I will, she said focusing her attention on me, with a serious extrusion on her face, Rene I lied to you, your parents never died in an accident, she said while she held my hands, Mrs. Gomez Please you dont have to do this, Ezras mom said as tears began to run down her checks, grandma! I shouted catching her as she almost fell to the floor grandma we can talk about whatever this is later but please take your medication, you dont look well, I said getting the plate with water and her medication, before I could do anything she took the plate from my hands and dropped it to the floor, No Rene, my time is running out, this medication is of no use, she said now on the floor, I wont die before I make sure you know the truth, she said giving a piece of paper, it was a DNA report, grandma what does this all mean, I asked upon reading the report with tears in my eyes, it means you are an Addington, Heather and Francis are your parents my dear. I listened as she explained everything in disbelief and tears running down my checks.

*apologies for the delay of this book and I hope to finished before I go back to school*

As always thank you for reading and thank you for your support ❤❤❤❤❤❤