Blind Billionaire Bride

BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE

(They call it madness but he calls it love)

EPISODE HUNDRED AND NINE

THEME: Dropping all charges

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

AT SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL

It all seems too familiar but all in a bad way. It was the same rush to the hospital. Detective Chad and Ria made it to the nearest hospital and Drake was taken into the operation room to get the bullet out of his system. All thanks to the fact that detective Chad had his identity card as a detective with him and he briefed a doctor about the case.

Detective Chad and Ria waited outside the operation room. “Don’t worry he will be fine.” He placed his hand on Ria’s shoulder gently to stop her from trembling.

“Ria!”

She heard Ian’s voice. Ria looked toward the direction and Ian was there with Ethan walking towards them.

“Ian.” Immediately she stood up from the bench and ran to him. Ian hugged her tightly and she sobbed in his chest.

“I am glad that you are safe my love.” Ian heaved a huge sigh of relief. He hasn’t been himself since she went missing. Although it was up to twenty four hours but he couldn’t stay calm when his plan to search for her failed. There was no possible place he could think of that could be Frederick’s hideout. He drove down to the hospital immediately he got a text from Detective Chad that Frederick has been apprehended and Ria was safe.

“He was shot because of me. What do I do? What if he doesn’t make it?” Ria knew she would carry that guilt for the rest of her life if Drake dies.

“That’s enough. Relax.” He whispered.

Ria lasted few minutes in tears before she came out of his embrace.

“Are you okay?” Ethan asked.

“I am fine.” Ria nodded.

“What happened?” Ian questioned. He wanted to know everything.

“Can we talk about it later?” Ria requested.

Ian shook his head in agreement. “What happened to your arm?” A deep frown grazed his face. “Drake did this to you? He hurt you right?! I am going to throw that guy in jail!” He gritted.

Ria could see the anger in his eyes. “No… no… it is not Drake.” She stuttered.

“Then who? Frederick?” Ethan demanded.

“No. It was the shattered glasses from my car during the chase.” Ria replied.

Then Ian and Ethan relaxed a big. “You should see the doctor.” Ian suggested.

“I am fine. Drake hired a nurse to treat it.” Ian led her back to the bench so she could sit. His eyes kept screening her body to see if she was hurt anywhere.

After like an extra hour of waiting a surgeon existed the operation room with a nurse behind him. They all turned towards him.

“How is he doing? Is he okay?” Ria rushed out her words as her expression held a pleading look.

And deep down in her mind she prayed that everything was fine.

“He lost a lot of blood due to internal bleeding and the penetration of the bullet already damaged the spleen.” The surgeon replied.

Ria felt something shatter within her. “What are his chances?” She questioned frantically.

A sad smile formed on his lips. “We took the bullet out and had to remove the spleen completely so it won’t cause a rupture. The patient will be fine and can survive without a spleen. If he gets better we will tell him more about how to live healthily.”

Ria let out a sigh of relief although she wasn’t happy that a part of his organ was removed. “Can I see him?” She asked.

“Yes but that will after he has been transferred to the intensive care unit.” The surgeon replied.

“Thank you doctor.” Detective Chad said before the doctor walked away with the nurse. “I will call his mom with his cellphone to let her know about the situation.” He added.

“Okay.” Ria nodded.

“And Ria we already filed a charge against whoever abducted you. We didn’t know it was Drake and that he would save you from-”

“I am dropping every charges against them.” Ria said.

“What?!” They all gasped out.

“That’s impossible.” Detective Chad responded.

“I am talking about Drake. Are you saying Drake will have to go to court despite being shot in my place? He called the cops on his dad and took a bullet for me.” Ria stated.

“He abducted you.” Ethan countered.

“Yes I know… but he just wanted to know truth” Ria said in a low tone.

“You can only drop charges against Drake but not with Frederick. Remember this case is not only about your parents death but also Dane Julio and two others that were involved too. It is more like a national case now.” Detective Chad said in a calm and soft voice.

“Leave Drake out of the case.” Ria nodded slowly.

“Ria, are you sure?” Ethan asked.

“Yes I am dropping every charges against Drake Robert.” It is the best she can do to repay him for rescuing her and taking a bullet for her. If it weren’t for him Frederick would have abducted her and kill her and even get away with it.

“Okay I will tell Ava about it.”

“So what will happen to Frederick now?” Ian asked.

“Frederick Robert is guilty so he will be going to court.” Detective Chad answered.

“Chad, what if the judge claims that Speedy’s recording is an arranged statement?” Ethan requested.

“It won’t happen because we have enough evidences against Frederick. Firstly, Drake gave of a recording of his father admitting to the crimes. Secondly, Derrick found Matthew Alley and he is ready to witness against Frederick in court if he has to. Lastly a friend of mine who works in Idaho correctional institution as a warder rendered his help too, he looked into the case and Scorpion confessed that someone ordered him to kill Speedy. A warder and a nurse at the infirmary are involved in Speedy’s death too. Frederick paid them and currently they are in police custody in Idaho. We are bringing everyone of them to court with Frederick Robert.”

“And why didn’t you tell us about it all this time?” Ian asked.

“We were working on it. There has to be enough evidences before giving out the information. That’s how we detectives do our jobs because we don’t work on facts alone.” Detective Chad responded.

“Okay.” Ria sighed.

“I will come around some other time to check on Drake and make sure you see a doctor before leaving too.” Detective Chad said to Ria.

She nodded in understanding. “Thank you, Chad.” She sad sincerely.

“You are welcome.”

“Can I come along with you? I came in Ian’s car.” Ethan requested.

“Well I am using Drake’s car but I can give you a ride.” Detective Chad replied.

“Thank you. Take care Ria.” Ethan hugged her.

“Bye Ethan.” Ria waved as he left with the detective.

“Ria, I was so worried about you.” Ian said as he pulled her in for a tight embrace. “I was afraid that I would lose you.”

Ria soaked in the sweet scent of him. “I was scared that I won’t see you again.” She admitted.

After a few minutes, Ian let go of her and graze her cheeks with his knuckles. “I am glad you are alive.”

“Ian, what about Bert and Brian? They were shot and-”

Ian interrupted her. “They are both fine.” He explained things to her. The drowsy bullet used on Bert and Brian was rushed to the hospital by cops. Ria was happy that they are fine if not she would have blamed herself if it was the other way around.

“You are safe now.” Ian kissed her forehead.

Ria nodded in agreement with relief rushing in her system. Frederick was out of the picture so she was safe. She embraced Ian tightly.