Day Forty-Two...
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After talking to Dave, Vincent contacted Helena. She just finished taking a shower when she received Vincent's call.
"Hello, Babe, what's up? Do you miss me?" Helena greeted him playfully. She was drying her hair using her blower while answering the phone.
"Yes. I do. But we can't see each other for a moment." Vincent replied. "Have you met him?"
Helena took a deep breath. "Yes, I met him. I think our strategy is working."
"Hmm. Good to know. So he still has feeling for Monica." Vincent was satisfied with Helena's update.
"By the way, Babe., have you confirmed it to Dave? Is Abigail Scarlett... alive?" Helena was interested to hear any news about Abigail. She met her at Celeste's boutique but she didn't recognize her because of her disguise. She looked different from Abigail they knew.
"Yes. She is alive. But she lost her memory, according to Dave." Vincent informed Helena.
"Sigh! That's good. This only meant she can't recall the things she overheard before." Helena felt relieved.
"Are you not going to do anything about this?" Helena asked him. "She has a connection with Nathan. She said... she was his woman."
Vincent was rendered speechless for a moment.
"His woman? Then how about Dave? I thought she loved Dave." Vincent couldn't believe it.
"I guess she is just bluffing. I don't think Nathan already moved on. So never mind. My worry is that... when her memory comes back. We will be in trouble if she will mention anything to him." Helena expressed her concern about what Abigail could reveal to Nathan. It was a secret they had to keep no matter what.
"We can't touch her. Dave is with her. He will protect her." Vincent disregarded the idea of doing something against Abigail.
"Okay. I understand. But we have to monitor them. We can't afford to reveal our secret to Nathan. If her memory comes back, we should eliminate her! I don't care even if Dave will get in our way!" Helena said with so much conviction in her words.
"Just leave it to me. Just focus on your mission, Babe."
Helena could only bob her head. Vincent always had the last say in this. She had to respect his decision. Though oftentimes, Vincent always doted on her, fulfilling her every request.
"By the way, I asked Dave to visit and check on you once in a while. So don't be surprised if he comes to your hotel. I also told him to bring his girlfriend with him." Vincent gave Helena a heads-up.
"Sure. They can come here anytime. I just hope Abigail will not provoke me." Helena pouted her lips. She remembered how Abigail confronted her at Celeste's boutique.
Vincent and Helena were still talking on the phone when someone rang the doorbell.
Ding! Dong!
"Vincent. I'll just go and check the person outside. It seems that I have a visitor today. I will just call you again this evening. Bye."
Helena said goodbye to Vincent and walked toward the door to welcome her visitor. She thought it might be Dave. But the moment she opened the door, the person whom she didn't expect to see showed up on her doorstep.
'Veronica?! What is she doing here? How come she knows my hotel?' Helena thought to herself. There was a baffled look in her eyes for several seconds. However, Helena was able to recover quickly, concealing her emotions.
"Miss... You are?" Helena pretended not to know Veronica.
On the other hand, Veronica sized Helena up, assessing her from top to bottom. She tried to intimidate her with her overbearing presence but she failed.
"I'm Veronica, Nathan's doctor friend. I heard a rumor about you so I decided to drop by and say hello." Veronica stalked Helena. She even requested Marco to find Helena's address. It turned out she was just staying in a five-star hotel.
Meanwhile, Helena welcomed Veronica in a friendly manner. She invited her in after introducing herself. The two ladies settled down on the couch, sitting next to each other.
'She's still madly in love with Nathan. Nothing changed. She is always obsessed with Nathan. She can even sacrifice her own sister for her own selfishness.' Helena smiled bitterly as she watched Veronica.
"So what rumor are you talking about, Miss Veronica?" Helena simply asked her, maintaining her smile.
"Are you Nathan's fianc???" Veronica asked her directly. She looked at her sharply, not hiding the displeasure on her face.
'Tsk Tsk Tsk. She is always transparent. She doesn't know how to hide her animosity toward someone.' Helena had the urge to shake her head while watching Veronica helplessly.
'She is still clueless. Nathan will never love her.' Helena added in her thoughts.
"It's not yet official. All I know is that... my father and Nathan's father talked about our engagement. I am just waiting for Nathan to formally announce it." Helena didn't deny it. She was testing Veronica, wondering how she would react.
'Will she make a fuss here?' Helena was looking forward to seeing Veronica making a scene as she lost her temper.
However, Veronica just remained silent. 'She is delusional. Does she really think that Nathan will easily agree to this engagement? I know him. He will not marry anyone. He only cares about my sister, Monica!'
Since her provocation didn't work, Helena thought of something else on how she would taunt Veronica.
? "Wait for me here, Miss Veronica. I will just get some snacks for us."
A few minutes later, Helena returned, holding a tray of apples and pineapple juice. She took them from the refrigerator. She placed them on the table and picked up a small knife.
"I love apples. I love creating designs, carving on them." Helena blurted out.
Veronica just nodded her head and watched Helena. At first, Veronica didn't mind her words. But when Helena began peeling the apple and started carving on it, Veronica was reminded of someone: Monica!
Veronica's eyes fell on Helena's hands. She observed her every movement. After a few seconds, Helena was done carving the apple. She made a bunny out of the apple. Veronica glanced at her face with disbelief. She only knew someone who loved doing something like this. It was her sister, Monica!
'What a coincidence! Helena and Monica have similar habits.'
Meanwhile, Helena smiled triumphantly upon seeing Veronica's shocked expression.
'She is now thinking about her sister.'
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