Chapter 209 - Ethan I'm poisoned

Meanwhile.

Ethan and Sarah has been running around since Diana left for work, preparing her birthday surprise celebration.

The events decoration staff just left their place. Flower petals was sprinkled all the way from the entrance to where a table was beautifully set with a custom chandelier hanging above it, illuminating the place with a Christmas-like lights.

Different boxes containing gifts bought by Ethan, Sarah, their cleaners, driver and security men laid on the table, well wrapped in a shiny foil, making the setting more catchy.

While a cake in the shape of love was in the middle, with the custom candle on it. Two chairs were set opposite the table for the celebrant and Ethan.

Leo's face was blushing hard as he kept imagining her expression after seeing it. He likes it when she's surprised. The way her beautiful blue eyes shine, her innocent expression despite her naughtiness.

Ethan chuckled and rubbed his palms together. The thoughts of it alone is making him so excited. He couldn't wait for her to return.

He has reserved an after wishing party to appreciate his workers. He wasn't expecting them to buy a gift for his woman at all. He had only hint to them that they will be supporting him in making Diana feel loved.

He didn't want to hire people to sing a happy birthday song for her. She's friendly with everyone here even though they have only spent 4 months together.

Having them sing for her will make her feel better than people who will be doing it for money. But to his surprise, everyone started presenting their gifts.

They weren't worried if Ethan would allow it, since he's a very nice person. The fact that he will be leaving soon didn't sit well with them.

They wish all boss could be like the couple. It doesn't feel like they are doing works that most people look down on  because they got treatments worthy than some people working in the office and sitting on a classic chairs got.

Ethan has made his plan well, not knowing what's coming. He turned towards the crew who were beautifully dressed and also appreciating the whole setting with a smile on their faces.

Looking at their genuine smile  Ethan felt good and grateful, "Thank you guys so much for this," he said.

They all smile at his generosity. "It's our pleasure sir." One of them spoke on behalf of everyone.

They were now patiently waiting and looking at the TV screen in the living room, which has been configured to display the feed to the entrance of the villa.

*****

Meanwhile.

Diana gulped at how she calmly said she killed someone and didn't even bat an eyelash. Her guards raised and fear gripped her heart.

Her mind kept drifting to the water.

Jenny looked at her and smiled softly, "after getting rid of him, I was able to work freely, without anyone knowing disturbing to fuck me.

No one knew he fucked me and I get to stay around where my mom's memories reside. We don't usually talk when she's alive so I did myself a favour by imagining she's still alive and played the recording of our chat when I feel like listening to her voice.

I found peace of mind with everything I'm doing now. She will be happy wherever she was." Jenny concluded her story. She doesn't look so emotional compared to when she started telling the story.

It's like she didn't care to put more effort but just wanted to end her story. Diana didn't know what to say at this rate. Her thoughts were cloudy. She couldn't think clearly.

"I'm sorry to hear about all this." she said.

Jenny shook her head. "you don't have to feel sorry Emily. Actually I'm glad things turn out like this. I get to meet wonderful people." she moved closer to Diana and hugged her tightly, which Diana responded to, despite her fear of being poisoned.

"I get to meet people like you." Jenny added in a soft tone.

Diana had no doubt that this girl is the killer now, and she could tell she doesn't care if she has found out. 'did she know my plans all along?' Diana thought.

If she's really poisoned right now, it could only mean one thing, this is how she got her victim. Diana knew she wouldn't suspect anything if not for her mission.

If she was just a normal employee, she would have just felt bad for the girl and after Jenny's assurance that she's fine, she will leave for her house and died there, just like all the victims did. They all died at their home.

Is she going to die as well?

Something tells Diana to leave the place and do something, instead of just sitting here like this. She should just kill the girl now, but still foolishly imagined if she had overthink it.

It's like they were both thinking the same thing. Jenny spoke up, "I've taken a lot of your time, what would you like to take before leaving? I think I should rest now, as I'm drained from this flashbacks, even though I'm really glad I talked about it." Jenny said.

Diana smiled awkwardly, "I'm good Jenny. I should just leave for now, as my boyfriend is waiting for me." she said.

Jenny pouted her lips

"Ow! sorry." Diana mouthed.

"But you promised to take something the last time you came." Jenny said.

Diana pointed to the glass cup on the table, making Jenny let out a helpless sigh. She raised her hands in surrender dramatically, making Diana chuckled, but couldn't wait to get out of there.

After a few pet talks as both walked around the balcony, Diana bid her farewell and left, but that's after Jenny made her promise to visit again.

Immediately Diana left, Jenny scoffed and returned back to her room. She went inside her room, open a drawer and brought out a box where small bottles containing black liquid content laid in sets.

They were empty spaces, which proves some of it has been taken. She picked out a bottle and emptied the content in her mouth.

Each empty space represent the number of people who have taken the poison with her, while she took her antidote after they are gone.

She closed the drawer and went to the room where pictures of the deceased were pinned to the wall. She unpinned Diana's photo beneath her mother's and created a slash on it with a red marker before pinning it where the dead ones lies.

Diana's confirmed she's indeed poisoned immediately she got inside the bus driving her home. She started feeling drowsy.

She knew herself well. She barely sleep unless Ethan began his nagging, but here she was, almost dozing off in the bus.

She didn't know what the poison was, but something tells her to keep her eyes open.

Immediately she got home, everyone has seen her and positioned themselves. She stepped inside the living room and found everywhere dark.

Her heart skipped, making her wonder what's going on. Then all of a sudden, "happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you…." The light came on and she saw everyone well dressed, smiling and singing happily, while Ethan stood with them, handsomely dressed, looking breathtaking and staring at her intensely.

Seeing the whole room transformed within the few hours she had left for work, and the fact that all this was made for her, she felt horrible about the news she's about to break to Ethan.

Her eyes watered, making everyone assumed it's because she's so touched. They congratulate her and told her not to cry on her special day.

She thanked them sincerely, before they left the couple alone. Ethan who was waiting for them to do their part walked up to her and wrapped his hand around her waist.

He wondered why she didn't move after they left and had a sad expression on. 'Could it be that she didn't like it?' he couldn't help but wonder if he didn't do it right.

It's his turn to froze when Diana spoke up before he could say something, "Ethan I'm poisoned."

His face went pale immediately.