It All Started With Hatred-Chapter 123: Her Uncle

Petal felt as if she was some spoiled rich girl with the way he was treating her. First, the shower which she hadn’t done anything in except for watching him wash and clean her body, and then he applied the lotion on her body. Prepared breakfast for her. Took her to a store to buy new clothes because he didn’t want her to go to the apartment, Where Jacob is there.

It was kinda hot to see him jealous of her. Petal thought of teasing him but she pitied him. He had taken care of her all morning and bought her clothes as a gift. Drove her personally to school.

When the car stopped in front of the school building. Ethan bent down and pecked her lips. "Can we meet after school? Ethan asked, hoping that she would agree.

Petal nodded at her and he smiled. She can go there with him to study and then they can spend time together. She was about to get out of the car when she remembered something. Closing the door, She turned to look at him.

"What happened?" Ethan asked to see her close the car door again.

"I forgot to tell you something. Noah and I are going to dinner this weekend." She said signaling.

Ethan’s face darkened as his hold on the steering wheel tightened. Why would she go to dinner with Noah but not him."Dinner? Why?" He asked, his voice full of anger and jealousy.

Petal wanted to laugh but she held herself back."He and I need to talk. I need to tell him the truth about you and me. He deserves to know from me. Noah was kind to me and helped me a lot. It would be unfair if he heard it from someone else." Petal explained signaling.

At her explanation, Ethan’s face relaxed and his gaze softened. He made a mistake just now. He should have trusted her.``I need to warn you about one thing. Noah is a Willsons, and the Willsons do not give up on their love easily. So be careful." He said running his fingers through her dark locks.

Petal didn’t fully understand his warning but she nodded her head. She understood one thing, That Ethan is feeling threatened by Noah. He feels threatened by his past and what he did to her. But she had forgotten about this and decided to start a new page, A new life.

Petal places her hands on his shoulders pulling him close, Pressing her lips against his. The kisses started slowly at first only to turn into a heated passionate one and by the time they pulled away five minutes had passed.

Hearing the class’s bell, PetaI turned to look at the school building and back at him."Go now. Or else you will be late." Ethan reminded her tugging the strand of hair that fell on her face behind her ear.

Getting out of the car, Petal glanced at him one more time before she entered. Her heart was beating loudly and her face was red. These days she feels like she doesn’t know herself.

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At the doctor’s clinic.

Issac received a message from the doctor’s clinic telling him that the doctor wants to meet him alone. He quickly left everything in his hands and got into his car driving towards the clinic. He knew that Pearl wasn’t doing well but hoped that she would tell him something good.

Entering the clinic, The nurse informed the doctor to tell him to enter.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Wilson." The doctor greeted him.

Issac only nodded his head wanting to get straight into the point."You asked for me alone. Why is that?" He asked.

"Well, It’s regarding Pearl. Let’s be honest and say that she isn’t making any progress. Her last visit wasn’t any good either. Pearl is having suicidal thoughts, Mr. Willson. She needs to be put in a hospital. She might cause a threat to herself and the people around her." The doctor said,

BANG!

Issac’s hands hit against the table between them."Pearl won’t cause any danger, not herself and not to anyone." Giving her a warning look, He stood up and was about to leave when he heard her say.

"You become the center of her world. This relationship might be toxic to both of you."

Issac walked out of the room without replying to her words. She was lucky that he didn’t kill. It was only because she’s the best doctor in her field and the hope that she might help Pearl to recover.

Getting into his car, Issac drove straight towards the apartment. He needed to see her, To feel her warmth in his arms. He can’t ever put her into a hospital, Not after everything happened to her, Not when he promised to protect her. He can’t do that to her.

Opening the door to their room. He stepped inside and closed the door behind him gently. Pearl was sleeping, It was because of the medicines. Taking off his coat, He placed it on the chair and approached the bed. Taking off his shoes, He climbed the bed and got under the covers.

Issac sneaked his arms around her and pulled her towards him, Nuzzling his face in her hair, He tightened his hold around her. Feeling his warmth. Pearl smiled in her sleep and she reached for his hand interlinking them together. Issac kissed the top of her head and whispered in her ear."I missed you." Three simple words were able to make her happy together and secure from the inside.

The couple falls asleep in each other’s arms. Mixed feelings in their hearts along with troubled minds.

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At three pm. Petal finished practicing for the day. She was both hungry and exhausted but she was excited to meet Ethan again. The thought of seeing him brought a smile to her lips.

Taking out her phone, She was about to text Ethan when a car appeared in front of her. The door opened and an old man got out of the car while supporting his weight with a cane. Three men came out of the car and stood behind. He must be an important person, She thought to herself.

Petal frowned seeing the old man smiling at her. Does he know her?

"My beautiful niece. You grow up and become a beautiful lady." The old man said as he approached her and hugged her.

Niece? What?

Petal pushed the old man off her carefully, Staring at him confused. She was about to take a notebook and a pen but he stopped her."I can understand your language. After all, I was the one to encourage your mother to teach it to you." The old man said.

The confusion in Petal’s head doubled as stared at the old man."How do you know me?" She asked, signaling to him.

Ben smiled at her. Of course, She wouldn’t recognize him. She only saw him when she was too young."I’m Ben Santos. Your uncle." Ben introduced himself.

Petal’s eyes widened. Her uncle. How didn’t she see the similarity in looks between him and her father."I’m sorry. I didn’t recognize you. " She apologized to him.

Ben waved his hands telling her that it’s okay."It’s no surprise. You only saw me once." He noticed how she was looking at him.

Petal remembered her mother telling her about her uncle. But she told him that he’s passed away."Mom told me that you passed away. I don’t understand." Petal said signaling. Confused.

Ben let out a cold laugh and said."Your father forced her to say that. Do you have time? We can go to my house and talk." Ben suggested.

Saw Ethan’s car parking at the corner of the street. She had promised him that we would have lunch together.

Ben turned to look at the car and back at her."Go now. We will meet on another day. But I must advise you. Don’t trust that Willson boy too much. You don’t want to end up breaking your heart." He said, warring her.

Petal frowned. Staring at him. She wanted to say something but she saw Ethan getting out of the car. "Go. I have your number. I will text you where to meet." Ben said, winking at her before he got into the car.

Petal nodded her head and started walking towards Ethan, She looked behind her for a second seeing the car leaving. What a strange day. Petal thought to herself.

Ethan’s eyes narrowed as he looked at the car that was leaving. He saw Petal talking with that old man. She seemed relaxed around him. Is it someone she knows? He wondered. She was even smiling. Seeing her show her bright smile to someone else, Irritated him.

Ethan noticed how she was rubber hands together from the cold. She had forgotten to wear the gloves again. Opening the car door for her. He helped her to get inside before he walked towards the driver’s side.

Petal looked at him, noticing how quiet he was. And she wondered why. He’s usually very talkative around her. She saw him open the glove box taking out a pair of pink gloves. Petal covered her mouth with her hand trying not to laugh.

Pink gloves. I am three years old? Petal thought.

"Your hands are very cold. You should wear gloves from now on. ’’ Ethan scolded her. Despite his scolding. He gently treated her hands as he put the gloves on her hands.

Petal smiled as she watched him taking care of her cold hands. She saw him reach for the back seat and bring a small blanket. He unfolds it and puts it on her lap and legs. If she was touched at first, Her heart was melting now.

Leaning close to him. She kissed him on the cheek.

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