Chapter 14

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"I trusted my sister to you. Why the hell did this happen?" Reiden yells at his friends who are with his sister who is in the hospital right now. Senri called him because his sister was in the hospital, which surprised him even though he knows that the group was in Palawan with his sister.

"It's not their fault Reiden so can you calm down?" Sinji scolded him.

"Look at her Sin. How can I calm down?" he clenches his fist when he saw his sister covered with dust all over her body and unconscious.

"I'm annoyed with you two. Can you be quiet? You're not in the trial court." Reiden reverted his attention where his sister is lying, she’s been awake.

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"Are you awake girl? We are really worried about you!" Ernaline was surprised by Saviel's embrace. She was in pain because all its weight was given to her.

"Mars doesn't be too overreacting maybe you want me to trade you on Ernaline’s situation? I also put dextrose on you if you want?"

'Mars? Are they close? What did happen when I'm asleep? '

"I'm sorry, just excited," Saviel stepped away from Ernaline’s bed and gave way to her older brother, Mom, and her Dad.

"How are you feeling?" His older brother asked calmly.

"I'm fine," she answered quickly, her voice was hoarse because she just woke up. Her Mom stroked her hair and there was a trace of concern on her face. To her knowledge, her Daddy’s business meeting is in Europe for the expansion of her Mommy’s Jewelry Shop? Why are they doing here?

"Baby, what happened? How did you end up in a hospital? We were just surprised when your older brother called," said her Mommy.

She gave her Mom a genuine smile. She didn't want her parents to get worried about the stupid thing she had done. Before she could even explain, it was Saviel who took the lead.

"She told me that she wanted to go to the restroom. We are currently in the shoot for their music video in Palawan then after we pack up, so she said goodbye for a while. I wanted to accompany her but she refused then when we were supposed to leave, she wasn't coming back yet so we decided to look for her but there are no traces where she could be, "Saviel said quickly.

"While we are looking where is Ernaline for hours. We found out that Kaizen is missing too that time. Someone informed us that Kaizen is found besides on a coconut tree and he's unconscious." Ernaline turned to Kaizen's seat who was now seriously just staring into space.

'Coconut tree? What is he doing there? '

"After that, we continued to search for Ernaline but no one saw her enter or leave the comfort room. She's my responsibility but I neglected my job so it happened. I'm sorry," Ernaline's eyes widen because of what Saviel said.

It's not her fault.

"Don't blame yourself hija," replied her Dad to her friend. "After all, our daughter is awake, maybe you should all rest. Thank you for taking care of her while we are away. I'll ask the doctor if she can go home now." Simultaneously the four stood without a word and left the room. Even Saviel and Sinji came out as well. The only one left is the Montenegro family.

"Stay here, Reiden. We'll talk to your sister's doctor." Her older brother only nodded in agreement with their Father.

After their parents left, her older brother sat quietly on the side of the bed and held her hand without attaching anything.

"I don't want to force you about this but tell me what happened?" he asks.

Ernaline let out a sigh before telling her older brother what happened, including Sav's story which is her fault, she didn't make it worse so it happened. She even told him how they tied her up and abandons her in a place where no one can see or find her. Until someone finds her, a mystery guy who helps her to release her ties and end up in a hospital.

Her older brother's mouth watered with anger. Ernaline carries his face before she speaks. "No worries big brother. I'm fine now. Whoever saved me from danger, I'm grateful to him though I don't know who he is because it's so dark that time."

Reiden removed her hand holding his cheek. "Maybe I should hire you a bodyguard?"

"What? But--" he moaned in case it preceded him.

"No more buts Ashleigh. Yes, they are my friends but I can't trust them to you fully especially since they are in a hot spotlight in the eyes of their fans. What if it's one of those who don’t like the band and you're the one who was turned away because you are a new member? I want to see you happy while fulfilling your dreams. But if this is also what happens to you, I might talk to Calvin but I know he won't allow it because his band is critical right now since D left the spotlight. "

Ernaline understands what her older brother wants. The girl knew that it only worried him.

"Okay. For your comfort I entrust this bodyguard thing to you," she said reluctantly. She will never win over her brother especially since his only concern is her safety.

They went home straight after Ernaline was discharged from the hospital. Her Mommy wants her to rest at home first. There weren't too many broken bones or anything in her body, she was just surprised and shocked because of that incident.

According to Sav, she slept for five days so it worried them a lot. Even Sinji was rushed to the hospital where she was after hearing what happened to her. And what surprised her more was that Sav and Sinji are best friends.

Small world indeed, those corny words she got from Saviel who had a real crazy head. But she treasures them both as her friend. She was happy because her friends had increased.

"Go to your room Ernaline. I'll just deliver your food to your room," her older brother ordered after they entered the house carrying the bag containing some of her clothes.

"Brother, I'm not crippled don’t bring any food to my bedroom. I can walk to go to the kitchen. Don't worry about me okay?" Her older brother did nothing but nod.

Their Mom and Dad decided to stay for a while. Their Dad wanted to investigate what happened to her in Palawan but she refused. Why even investigate if she is already here in front of them, still breathing?

But their father's decision was already been decided, they will have to pay for whoever did that to her.

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