*Daven's point of view*
Ethan is still unconscious, he hates drugs with his life because of his brother, how can drugs be found in his system and how I'm I supposed to tell him about this. Luckily the doctor is someone we can trust so I'm sure this news won't leave the hospital. I almost didn't hear my phone ring.
" Hello, Yvonne".
" Sir, there's trouble over here, the police and some officers from the drug enforcement agency are here and they're searching the house for drugs already".
" Do they have a warrant with them?".
" Ummm....well...well I don't know sir, but it seems like they've found some drugs and they found it in sir Ethan's room, but I can vow that I never saw such stuff whenever I cleaned the room".
Oh, what do I do now.
" Where's Ethan's brother?".
" He's not home, and I noticed some vases in the locked room are missing sir".
" What!!".
" Yes sir, they're saying they want to take I and Stephanie into custody for questioning, what do we do".
" Follow them, but don't let them pressurize you, I'm on my way".
I ended the call and just knelt down praying hard, I couldn't even pray, what do I do. Oh no. I'm so confused, pacing back and forth I can't even breathe properly. My phone rang, an unknown number.
" Hello".
" Hello, I'm I unto Mr. Daven?".
" Yes you are, please who is this".
" I'm calling from the central police station, Mr. Ethan is being summoned for questioning, but apparently he's nowhere to be found, what we heard from GD is that he collapsed, where is he?".
" In the hospital sir, he's unconscious right now but once he gains conciousness I'll bring him to the station, I promise".
" Just so you can be informed, the media already carried the news, Ethan's face is all over the place, brace yourself".
" Wait William is that you, why are you calling with another number?".
" Who's William?".
He ended the call, I hurriedly checked the internet and he wasn't kidding, articles from different sources, videos, everything saying that he's a drug addict because the police and drug enforcement agency actually found drugs in his house, plus the news about his collapse isn't making anything better, and the comments, are people really this easy to turn on someone they once claimed they like.
" Daven, he's awake. Have you heard the news. One of my nurses just whispered it to me now, but I haven't told him anything, it's a hard news to break".
The doctor's right, it's a hard news to break. I went into the room and saw Ethan lying there, looking distraught. He finally noticed me, giving me a weak smile as I walked up to his side, sitting by his side I took his hand, I still didn't know how to tell him.
" Why are you holding my hand like that, I'm sorry I didn't tell you when I collapsed the first time, but at least everything is okay now".
I took a deep breath, still confused but I decided it's best to tell him now.
" You're not well now but I believe I don't have any other option. The doctor found drugs in your system, a high intake at that, that's the reason why your health has been deteriorating rapidly, and what's worse is that the police and the drug enforcement agency received a tip about the drug use".
" What!?".
" I know it's shocking and I know it's a lot to swallow, but we have to handle this situation with caution, Yvonne and Stephanie are at the police station for questioning. The police found the drugs in your room for fucks sake, I really don't get it. I know you don't do drugs, so what the hell".
" That's the exact question I'm asking right now, how is this even possible. Where's Derrick?".
" He's not at home, he stole some vases and apparently some of his clothes are no longer home either".
" So he ran away again, it's very possible he's the one who drugged me, damn".
" I've been thinking the same thing, but then how are we going to find him, if we can't find him then we can't prove this. This isn't something to take lightly, you might get arrested and your career is already at the verge of destruction".
" At least I'll have time to rest even though it's in jail".
I looked at him, he acted so nonchalant, laughing like nothing concerned him. He looks so unbothered, I joined him in laughing, he has always had this attitude, never letting anything bring him down, but deep down I'm scared this might leave a scar forever.
*Sophia's point of view*
It's evening already and Justin isn't here yet, what's keeping him.
" Sophie, Sophie!".
Carl just barged into my room screaming my name.
" What, what is it?".
" Have you heard the news, Ethan has been arrested, well not actually arrested yet but you get what I mean. Well he's been charged for drug use, drug abuse, damn".
" Hell no, he doesn't do drugs, there's no way he could be charged for something like that, maybe someone set him up".
I tried to call him but his line didn't go through, same thing for Daven. What's happening, did he elope. Carl turned on the TV and Ethan's news was all over the place, everywhere news channel we turned to they carried Ethan's name.
I sat down on my bed, confused and worried that I couldn't get to Ethan. I received a message from GD about my next movie, but now isn't the time to celebrate this, Justin's call came in, maybe he heard the news.
" Hey Jus, what's up".
" I heard about your new movie".
" Ummm, yes, but you're supposed to be here, why aren't you here yet. Did you hear the news about Ethan?".
" Whatever happened to Ethan is none of my business, I called to inform you that I won't be coming over anymore, something came up".
" What do you mean by that, I cancelled my meeting with Annie because of you, you said you wanted to spend time with me, so why are you cancelling on me now".
" Sophia I'm busy with work, that's the reason why I'm not gonna be there right now, I need you to understand___".
" Understand what, understand what Justin, I cancelled my party because of you and you didn't show up and now you're asking me to fucking understand what!".
" I don't want to argue with you, you're making me feel really frustrated with how much you argue with me lately, I have a lot of workload, I sent you a text but you didn't respond".
" Justin you're going to stop having kissing scenes, it's only normal that I ask this isn't it".
" Whatever you say, I'm at GD right now".
He ended the call and I just threw my phone on the bed out of anger. I received a text from GD asking me to go to a restaurant, perhaps to see the producer for my new movie, with no other option I just have to go. I turned to Carl who just looked disgusted.
" He asked you to stop doing kissing scenes but he's not going to stop himself, and who even gave him the right to control you. Sophia I warned you, I told you to get to know him better before you venture into a relationship with him but you didn't listen, Ethan also warned you but you didn't listen to him either. It's fine, let's head to the restaurant, we'll talk about this later".
I didn't bother changing my clothes since what I'm on isn't bad, I just picked up my phone and purse and headed to the restaurant. I called Ethan over and over again but to no avail, both Daven and Ethan's phones aren't going through.
" Carl, please when we're done at restaurant can you please drive us to Ethan's home, I want to see how things are going, please".
" Sure, I'm also worried about them".
I took a deep breath, my chest feels so heavy, everything is just going wrong. Oh Ethan, please be safe.
We arrived at the restaurant and headed straight for the room mentioned in the text, a VVIP room. Upon entering, I saw a lady sitting on a chair facing a wall, I was about to call out to her when she began whistling.
I froze, I can recognize that voice anywhere. She turned to look at me with a hideous smile on her face.
" My dear Sophia, how are you doing child?".
" What are you doing here Miriam".
I tried to compose myself but I could feel my hands and leg tremble.
" Don't you mean Aunt Miriam my dear".