23 A Plot Fiona , what are you doing here this early in the morning ? Elder Alfonso rubbed his eyes fitfully to bade sleep goodbye , before staring at his daughter again , not totally believing she was at his doorstep .
Did anything go wrong ? Did Ewan chase her away ? But that was impossible .
Ewan would never do that .
Something must be wrong then , as usual .
He thought .
His daughter only visited when there was trouble .
Fionas answer to her fathers question was to break down in tears .
Alfonso was startled .
He forgot his grudges toward her in a heartbeat , pulled her into his arms- muttering sweet nothings into her ear and led her into the sitting room .
He used his right leg to kick the door close .
1 Talk to me , Fiona .
Whats the problem ? Yet Fiona kept crying .
Her tears and hiccups tore at her fathers heart .
She was his only child after all , and he never wanted her to be in pain .
He could do anything to make her happy .
Nevertheless , he stole a glance at the grandfathers clock in his sitting room .
It was just four a.m.
He sighed , and patted Fiona on her back softly .
Stop crying , my beautiful girl , and tell me what the problem is .
You dont want to wake up your mom now , do you ? She only managed to sleep two hours ago … Fiona immediately stopped crying , knowing that if she didnt , her father would get irritated with her his wife was the only one placed above her in the hierarchy of value .
Fiona didnt like it , especially now that her mother was bedridden .
The woman has successfully confined her father inside the house , but she had to deal with it if she needed her fathers help ..
Dad , do you know Athena is back ? Alfonso inhaled deeply , and exhaled harshly .
Of course he knew that his daughters nemesis had returned .
He had seen the splash of news on the socials a few days ago .
It was still raving .
There were conflicting opinions about it too just like it had been six years ago .
Only that now , Athenas good ratings were on a high side .
An underdog becoming a boss woman .
Those kinds of stories usually appealed to the masses , notwithstanding the belief of some ; that Athena was a leech , using her beauty to dupe rich men of their wealth .
< 23 A Plot He wondered if it was a strategy .
Cause a stir and make an increase in social ratings … Howbeit , he had known it was only a matter of time before Fiona came running .
Yet he hadnt expected it to be this early .
What was the function of Ewan then ? I thought Ewan would take care of her , especially after that party .
Didnt he ? Fiona scoffed .
As if .
Hes obsessed with her , father .
Do you know he almost killed me last night because I asked him why he had gone to Athenas house alone ? What Fiona was talking about right now didnt really interest her father , not with his wife on a sick bed , but he had no choice but to listen .
He wished though that he could tell her to get straight to the point where she asked for his help .
Still … Really ? Did you see it ? Fiona scrunched her face in annoyance .
No , but my friends did .
Alfonso shook his head , rested it at the apex of the king chair specially made for him , and sighed .
Your friends could be lying , Fiona .
They all want Ewan to themselves , both the married ones .
I dont think Ewan is unfaithful .
Afterall , from the videos released on the e net , Athena is with Zane : Fiona gazed at her father steadily like he was crazy , and laughed .
You think I would meet yo you without confirming my suspicions .
I did , before coming here .
He really went there ! Alfonso rubbed his face tiredly .
Maybe he went to plead with her concerning your mothers case .
Didnt you tell me this morning that she had declined the case , and not just that , but the case of everyone in our town ? You should trust him .
Fiona was speechless .
What was wrong with her father ? Dad , the time was late , around 8pm .
Athena doesnt accept clients after her working time … This was stated in a calm voice , as if her father was slow to hearing .
Alfonso ignored her implication .
Did you ask him about your mothers treatment ? What did Athena say ? Fionas mouth dropped open in shock .
Dad ! Cure your Alfonso wasnt deterred .
Fiona , Athena is the only one that can mother , and the many that have gotten this god forsaken disease .
Before you start plotting any strategy again , I would like you to remember that … Is that why you are not syncing with me ? Fiona cut in sharply .
Alfonso nodded .
There are more important cases on ground now , than an old feud .
I know you both have a history , me included , since Laided you to oust her six years ago , but its water under < 23 A Plot A pause .
Even if she came back for trouble , lets keep that aside and make sure your mother is hale and hearty first .
When thats achieved , we can work on ways to oust her again .
You should know thats not a problem for me , Fiona .
But first things first .
Alfonso smiled slyly .
So , my beloved daughter , you will apologize to Doctor Athena , and convince her to treat your mother , and the town .
When she accepts and goes about the work , we will attack her from diverse angles .
She wont be able to dodge the bullets , I promise .
Fiona became happy , for the first time since Athena came back .
She finally understood her father .
They would use Athena for her services , and then oust her again .
But Fiona didnt have banishment in mind for her nemesis .
No , she planned to kill Athena .
That way there wont be a return mission again .
Just then her fathers phone rang .
Suddenly , there was a furrow marring the old mans forehead , a furrow which marred hers too .
Who could be calling by this time ? Fiona watched her father answer the call tentatively , watched him listen attentively to whoever was on the other side speaking .
She couldnt hear what was being said , had no iota on the scope of the topic since her father was only listening , but from the way her fathers face got paler and paler , she knew there was a problem .
What happened now ? After five minutes of watching her father age twenty years before her eyes , the phone fell from his hand , as he clutched his chest in pain .
Fiona was first immobilized by the turn of events and didnt know what to do .

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Not until her father pointed with a shaky finger , to the cabinet right opposite him .
Quickly , she hurried to the cabinet , opened it , and saw two bottles of pills .
She read the inscription .
Heart problems ? When did her father start with this ? Why didnt he tell her ? Her fathers heavy breathing cut short her thoughts .
She rushed back to him , and dropped two pills into his mouth , according to the prescription .
Ten minutes later , he was stabilized .
What the hell , Father ! Whats going on ? Do you want to kill me ? Alfonso shook his head , and ruffled his hair , increasingly frustrated .
Whats the matter , Dad ? What happened ? I dont know .
Flona .
The call was from my assistant .
Our companys stocks just plunged this marning