Eyes Like Ice - Radia Al Rashid (novels in english .TXT) 📗

more time to recover... y’ know she’s been hit ruthlessly.” She purses her lips.

“That bastard! Did Police shove him into the jail?”

“Yes! He’s all settled there to die, you don’t worry.” She smiles.

I let out a deep sigh. It has been a crazy drama since my own accident. I cannot believe how everything has happened over this whole time. Shiver crawls across my skin when the thought crosses my mind, this whole time, the psycho has been onto us... looking at us, stalking us and planning that horrible plan!

“Sarah? Can I ask you something?”

“Sure, hon! What is it?”

“Where is Richard? He’s out of the jail now, no?” guilt chokes on my words.

“Yes, Eve, he’s got out of the jail alright. But...”

“What?”

“Well, he has been transferred to the Ohio branch. So, I guess he’s moved there.”

“Already?”

“Yeah! It’s been three days since the crazy night. He moved away yesterday, that’s what Dad said.” She puts her hand on mine, “He asked about you. And here’s some weird policy in my Dad’s company. As he was arrested once though for some misunderstanding, he needed to change his number and email address... like everything except for the identity. If you want to call, I can collect his number for you later.”

I can feel the threat of tears in my eyes. My chest feels heavy as guilt washes over me.

“I did it, Sarah! I accused him... I thought he was the one doing all these but he only tried to help me. I’m a horrible person.”

“No, Eve! Don’t do that. You are just fine okay? You are not horrible; you were just stressed out and confused. It’s not your fault. I’m sure Richard also thinks the same.” She gives an assuring smile.

“I hope so.” I murmur.

“I think we should move to some other place. Scott threatened to get back at us and his voice was so confident. He was so sure of his intention Sarah. I’m so scared.”

“Don’t be. Yes, I was thinking about the same thing when Serena called me and told what happened. It’ll be better if you move to some other place for the mental peace. This house has become a full-blown crime-spot. Although the psychotic monster won’t be able to escape, you guys have to move to a new house, new neighborhood and start it afresh.”

“You know what, Sarah? I think Richard could figure out the killer before I sent him to the jail.”

“You think?”

“Yeah, he told me on the phone that he had something important to talk about and he’d talk to me after getting home. Also Mr. Sanchez said how he saw Aron the previous night running away from his backyard. Those guys were there to keep an eye on the killer, nothing else. Guess I ruined that with my own hand inviting all those tortures for later.” I sigh.

“Who’s Aron?”

“Richard’s friend, lives across the street.”

“Okay! Yeah, Richard is a smart guy and maybe he doubted Zac from the beginning. But he obviously couldn’t say anything before getting evidence in hand. It’s okay, Evelyn. I’ll still say that it’s not your fault. Let it pass.”

I nod at her with a little smile.

“Miss Evelyn Lawrence? The doctor is here to check on you.” A pretty-faced nurse comes in the room.

“Sure.”

“Hello, Miss Lawrence! How are you feeling? Looks like someone is ready to go home.” The doctor gives a bright smile. But it’s not the smile that catches my sight, it’s the eyes. They instantly remind me of the person having the same collected, icy-cold yet gravitating eyes. In my mind, I can clearly see the first day those eyes caught my attention. That one time, I wanted to see him again.

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Editing: Radia Al Rashid
Publication Date: 07-17-2020

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