Chapter 22: Getting stabbed
"What do you mean by you got stabbed by mother?"
"Didn't you know about it? Mum taking dad's business?"
"Wait, what do you mean? Hasn't the business been taken by Vixen then how will Mum take up the business? Besides, how are events taking place for you in this body? I have so many questions that I need answers from. "
"But if you say Mum isn't related to the business, how could that be possible? It's impossible, if you're saying what you're saying then how did I get shot in my arm by Mum?" Enim said as she revealed the recent bandage she had around the place she got shot.
"Really? Mum did it, I just can't seem to believe it. I'm sure there is a misunderstanding about this matter," Phoebe said in disbelief.
"You know what, I don't want to get into an argument with you, I think is better you ask Mum when you arrive at the house. Maybe if you ask her then she will tell you what she's up to. "
"Okay, but you still have to answer my question. Like how did this—" she pointed her finger from Enim's head to toe.
"Come about?"
"Even I, myself, I don't understand, one day you fall dead to the ground, and the other day, you discover your soul is in the body of another," Enim stated heaving a deep breath.
"Prudence? Have you discovered anything since the day you were dead? Maybe something vital could make a clue. "
"The only detail I remember is that Vixen isn't the one responsible for all that happened to our family."
Phoebe looked stunned hearing her words.
"What? He's not the one? What kind of information did you receive? How could he not be the perpetrator? He's the one with father's entire property."
"I couldn't believe it either and that's why I want to discover who's responsible," Enim spoke.
"Okay then, if you're willing to find the truth then how are you going to find out?"
"That's why I need your support, could you help me find the truth?" Enim suggested.
"There's no need to ask. I'm here if you need support," Phoebe stated as she reached for Enim's hand rubbing it with a delightful smile on her face.
"What about your body? Did you get to find your body?" Phoebe added.
"I don't have a record of where my body could be, weren't you able to take the body?"
"If I could then I wouldn't be asking you."
"Wait, how could that be possible?" Enim questioned as she sat up.
"Wait, can it be possible that Vixen took the body? I heard you got shot by him maybe he took the body to conceal his secret."
"I don't-" Enim squinched her eyes in pain as she remembered the moment before she died, Vixen had a frown on his face and he looked like he was shocked to see her drop.
"What do you want to say?" Phoebe asked as Enim regained her presence.
"I don't know, I'm also confused about this matter, " Enim murmured.
"You're right, this matter is making the truth complicated. "
"Our family is complicated," Enim said with a growl.
"Yeah," Phoebe responded with a pouted lip and there was silence for a moment.
"Ahh, I've been staying outside for a long time now, I wonder why mum hadn't called me," Phoebe said as she sat on the couch opposite the bed and dug her hands in her hair.
Just then realization dawned on her as she sat up.
"Wait a minute, Prudence don't tell me you were the one who took care of it."
" What do you mean? "
" Mother—"
Enim had a sly smile on.
"I won't say anything."
"Oh, oh, my, how did you get to convince Mom?"
"I'm not the one who did that, let's just say the vivid listener did the job."
"You mean Nanny Britney?"
"Yeah, I asked her to tell Mum you'll be late because there is a client meeting you're attending to."
"Oh wow, even if you're in Enim's body, it seems Prudence isn't gone," Phoebe jested as they both laughed.
"I wonder what I should call you."
"I think calling me Enim is okay."
"Hmm, Enim," Phoebe said placing her head on the couch with her hands behind her.
"I wonder what is like being in your position, you must be pissed off, right?"
"Sincerely, I don't know what to say."
"I could already imagine you twerking and dancing on a pole bar with hundreds of men cheering in the bar club and then you'll have to make a stripping performance."
"You p*evert," Enim said throwing her pillow at her but Enim caught it before it hit her.
She couldn't help but chuckle seeing Prudence's displeased poker face, she ended up turning that chuckle into laughter.
**
Vixen was in the car as he scrolled through his notepad gadget reading his speech for the conference he was headed to.
"Sir, Madam had gotten admitted to the hospital," one of his men informed as a frown settled on his face.
He immediately required his phone, he tried calling Enim but even after some rings, the call ended unanswered.
"I wonder why she isn't picking," Vixen growled but then the car stopped in front of the red carpet with hundreds of paparazzi and journalists waiting to take pictures of him.
Just at the notice of his car, some broadcast it on their channels while the photographer clicked cameras.
"Call her again and get the information about why she's in the hospital."
Vixen calmly stated as he got out of the car with a smile on his face.
He adjusted the edge of his luxurious suit and then some security men came forward as they led him to the conference room.
**
Phoebe heaved a deep breath as she parked her car in the garage, coming out of the car, the chauffeur came to collect the key as she majestically walked to the house.
It was midnight already so she was sure they would have been asleep.
Just as she entered the entrance of the house, she couldn't recognize the fact that he mother was present on one of the couches. Just as she turned, she jolted out of shock since her mother was seated with a look that needed explanation.
It was like her mother was trying to make some horror movie or make her heart jump in fear.
"Mum," she stressed her words as she placed her hand on her chest.
"What are you doing there?" She added.
"I should be the one asking you, I didn't think you'd come back this late from the meeting, it's almost midnight."
"I'm sorry mum, I was just so busy, I'll head to bed now," Phoebe said as she walked toward the stairs but when her hand touched the side of the stairs and was about to step on the stairs, she stopped.
"You went to meet Enim, didn't you?" Her mother said as Phoebe turned around, the tension within her increased.
"How did you know about that?" She questioned in awe.