32 Bruised Ego The phone call took fifteen minutes .
Athena made sure of that .
She smiled when she saw Fionas red scrunched face and hard eyes , when she noticed Fionas quaking limbs .
She wondered if she should fake a call , maybe stretch it for twenty minutes , to see how long Fionas facade would last .
Fifteen minutes didnt seem long enough ag again .
After all , hadnt she knelt for hours in the rain , under the strict orders of Fiona and her mother ? So , she had the right to make another long call ! However , she had some work to do .
She also had to pick her children from school .
How are you feeling .
Fiona ? Fiona stamped down the urge to flare and cuss .
She rather sighed , as if she was near the gates of death .
Athena , I feel sick , to be honest .
Im sorry for kneeling in the first place .
I should have asked for your permission .
Can I stand ? I think I will die if I stay in this position longer .
She placed her shaking hands on Athenas table as she spoke .
When Athena glared at her , she took it down .
Please , Athena , Im sorry .
Have mercy on me , please .
Forgive me of my wrong behaviors .
I had only been an overzealous youth then … So , you are a mature woman now ? Fiona bobbed her head .
So why did you cause a ruckus the last time you were here ? Fiona stayed silent , having no defense anymore .
Instead , she started sobbing very loudly , a few seconds later .
Athena was mildly startled at the swift change of events .
She snickered when a knock sounded on her door , and Ciara popped her head in .
The doctors complain that the woman is noisy .
Did you hear her , Fiona ? You are noisy .
You shouldnt be that , especially when you are seeking a favor Fiona nodded submissively .
Im sorry for that .
Still weeping .
Im sorry .
Please have mercy .
1/4 2 Bruised go Its okay .
I have heard you .
I have received your gifts and flowers too .
Let the past remain in the past .
Athena finally spoke , tired of the charade .
She had work to do .
Fiona held back a smile of victory .
So , will you treat my mother ? She felt a little faint , but she needed Athenas approval .
Yeah .
I already agreed with Ewan after all , for twenty percent of his shares .
Fiona allowed herself to fall to a sitting position on the floor , not believing what she was hearing .
What did you just say ? She murmured , her voice almost a whisper .
Tears fell from her eyes .
This time , they werent false , but real .
They were tears borne out of deep anger and hatred , of frustration and humiliation .
Yet .
Athena didnt bother with a reply , knowing how crazy that would make Fiona .
She was right .
Fiona saw red at Athenas subtle dismissal .
Anger rippled through her so much that she searched the office , with her eyes , for a weapon , any weapon at all , to end Athenas life .
But her phone rang then , breaking her thoughts .
It was her father .
This daunted her mission .
She already knew why he was calling .
When she looked up at Athena , the latter was already going through some documents .
Fiona didnt know what to do with her hands .
Till mother is well … She mused intermittently , as she ignored her fathers call and got up on her feet , as she bowed to Athena and wished her well , as she walked out of the office , feeling lesser than she was .
At the doorpost though , she turned to look at Athena .
Her nemesis was still poring over her documents .
When are you coming to treat my mother ? Anytime I want Athena didnt bother looking up .
Fiona grabbed the door for support , for her knees were still shaking .
She might die before the week runs out .
You have to come as soon as possible .
So that I can put my plans to work .
If she dies , her treatment goes to another sick person .
Go away , Fiona .
You are disturbing me .
You promised … Fiona tried again , through gritted teeth , knowing that if her mother died , her father would be too grieved to partake in anything .
< 32 Bruised Ego I didnt make any promise , Fiona .
I said I will come .
Now , go .
Dont make me talk too much .
Fiona wondered then how things had degenerated to this extent .
How had she gone from ruling Athena to begging for mercy from the uneducated bitch ? Nevertheless , she consoled herself with the knowledge of Athenas upcoming death , and walked away from the office space , without giving Ciara a glance .
Outside the hospital , she rested on a pillar , opened her bag , and brought out a cigarette and a lighter .
She , Fiona Adams , had knelt for more than twenty minutes , before Athena ? She barked out a sarcastic laugh , before placing the cigarette on her lips .
She will make sure Athena went through worse , before she died .
Fiona let herself imagine the different torture techniques she will use on Athena .
The fantasy brought a smile to her face , and an energy for the next phase of a plan that just dropped in her head .
Since Athena already made a deal with Ewan , she would surely treat her mother right ? Then since she couldnt kill the latter now , she will work on sowing more tares between her and Ewan .
With that , she stomped the cigarette under her shoe , hailed a cab and headed to Ewans company .
When she got to the gates , she entered a dark corner , tore her dress to an extent , and roughened her hair , so that it looked untidy .
She took a red lipstick from her handbag and dabbed it on her knees , her legs , and around her lips before forcing tears to fall from her eyes .
Then she donned a pitiful look of misery , and hurried into the company .
The unbelieving gasps that fell from peoples lips as she headed to Ewans office gave her joy .
Surely Ewan will believe her ! She pretended to cry when a security guard rushed to her .
Miss Fiona , whats the problem ? Who did this to you ? But Fiona wouldnt say .

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She kept sobbing .
The guard had no choice but to lead her to Ewans office , after ordering the workers not to video anything .
However , when they got to the office , Ewan was in a meeting with Sandro , and some other male in the adjoining room .
Fiona didnt care .
She couldnt help it when her ego had been so bruised .
32 Bruised Ego Hence , she badged into the room , causing an interruption .
Sandro was irritated at the act of selfishness and brash disregard .
Ewan felt the same , but Fiona was his fiancée .
Gentlemen , I will see you both later He ended the meeting .
Sandro and the male stood up and left the conference room .
What happened Fiona ? Ewan frowned when he saw the disorderly state of Fiona .
Did she fight ? Fiona fell on the floor and started crying , in response .
Her sobs tore at Ewans heart .
He hated seeing his saviour in pain.
He immediately rushed to her , and lifted her in his arms gently .
Shush , my dear … Everything is fine now .
He took her to the sofa , and laid her down tenderly .
When he saw the state of her knee , and the scattered streaks of blood on her face , his jaw ticked in anger .
Who did this to you ? Fiona sobbed harder , even letting mucus flow from her nose .
Ewan didnt care .
He hugged her to himself .
Please stop crying , Fiona .
Just tell me who did this .
Tell me … I will surely make that person pay Fiona sniffed , It was … Athena ..