Chapter 49—The Arrest!

Three days later... The other day Cleo screamed because Henry her husband came over to the house and was asking her to return home with him. He was forcefully dragging her when Henderson and Lena came into the living room. Cleo told him she wasn't interested in listening to him but he wasn't ready to listen until Henderson asked him to leave and never show up in his house again. Cleo made it clear to Henry that he was going to be getting the divorce papers soon. "What is wrong with Alia? Why is she taking Henry's side?" Henderson rasped. He just found out that Cleo got a call from Alia in the afternoon, she asked Cleo to return to her home like a good wife would and not end her marriage because of a silly reason. Even after Cleo told Alia about all that had happened, she still maintained her stand saying Henry was sorry for his actions so he deserved forgiveness. "You know, I'm calling her this minute. I think I need to make things very clear to her, she should stay away from you. She's not supposed to be taking the side of that cheat but what do I expect. Alia can be so annoying, she never understands how someone feels. She just wants things to go her way." "Calm down, Henderson. You shouldn't call Alia when you are this upset also because you both aren't on good terms at the moment, " Lena muttered. Henderson sighed softly and nodded in agreement to Lena's words. "I wish Alia could be more understanding. Cleo has no one else aside from us, pushing her back to Henry would be a very bad decision." "True, from everything and how Cleo's mood has been in the past few days, she has been affected by all of this. Even though she tries to keep a smiley face and a cheerful mood, I can see the pain in her eyes and I feel really sad for her." Lena mumbled. "Me too. I've never seen Cleo this way, she's the bubbly kind of person but now there isn't a bit of sparkle in her eyes even when she tries to put on a happy facade." Lena slipped her hand in Henderson's, " We have to help her get through this. It's really tough on her." Henderson nodded in response and kissed Lena's cheeks. "Your first therapy session is scheduled for tomorrow, do you want me to come with you? I'll drive you there and wait while you go in." Henderson mumbled. Lena's lips curved in a smile but she shook her head. "I would love that but you'll have to go to the office. Don't worry, I can find my way there." "If it's about the office that won't be a problem, I'll go the office and return before it's time for your session. So there's no excuse for you to say no." Henderson started. Lena sighed seeing that Henderson's mind was made up and there was nothing she was going to do that would change his mind. "I won't. Thank you for wanting to come with me." Henderson kissed her forehead,"anything for you, Lee." "There's something I want to discuss with you." Henderson mouthed. Lena sat up, she peered at Henderson keenly as she studied the seriousness on his face which gave her the idea that whatever Henderson wanted to say to her was a serious matter. "I think it's time you file a case against Axel. Don't you think?" The next day.... "What's making you so happy?" Lena inquired after she pulled away from the hug. Cleo just ran into the living room with a wide grin on her face and wrapped her arms around Lena in excitement leaving Lena to wonder the reason for her excitement because just a few minutes ago Cleo was wearing a long face. "You have to make a guess." Cleo giggled placing both hands on her hips. "What?" Lena stared at Cleo with raised brows. "Argh! I'll just tell you, " Lena heaved a breath. "Axel got arrested." "Arrested?" Lena's brows puckered. Her countenance changed not because she was worried about Axel but because she agreed to file a case against Axel but she was yet to do it. She planned to do that tomorrow morning. "Why was he arrested?" "The video of Henderson confronting him made rounds around the internet and a lot of girls have accused him of rape. A case was filed against him early this morning and he was arrested. He raped a seventeen years old girl to death." Cleo explained. "Oh my goodness, " sadness crossed Lena's face. "That guy is a devil. I blame myself for this, maybe if I had spoken up when he raped me he wouldn't have done it to the girl who died." Lena broke down in tears. At Zel Empire.... "I didn't know it was going to be this easy for you to ignore me, do you know I waited for you at the bar last night but you never showed up? I called you up several times but you didn't even pick up my calls." Brian ranted as he took his seat. Henderson was focused on his laptop that he didn't even spare Brian a glance. "When did I tell you that I was going to come to meet you at the bar? If you really wanted to see me then you should have come to the house, " Henderson mumbled casting a quick glance at Brian before returning his eyes to his laptop and continuing his work. "Really, you can't even say sorry." Brian frowned. He straightened himself and then picked up the laptop which was in front of Henderson. "I believe I'll have your attention now." Brian smiled placing the laptop beside him ignoring the angry glare from Henderson. Henderson took a deep breath and clasped his hands together before fixing his eyes on Brian. "You know better than to piss me off, don't you?" "That's not important right now. What's important is the reason why I came to see you all the way from my office leaving all the work I had to do. But before then, I think I deserve an apology for being ignored and I believe you'll agree with me, " Brian kept a wan expression. Henderson's face palmed, he puffed a breath and then turned to face Brian. "Sorry, " he murmured. "What are your explanations?" Brian arched his brows peeking at Henderson with a scrunched-up expression. "I have a lot of responsibilities now Axel. I was with Lena. I don't think I would be able to hang out with you at the bar anymore, we can hang out at my house." "Wow, it's surprising coming from you but I'm proud of the man you've become and since Lena is involved, I forgive you. I'll come over to the mansion one of these days to say hi to her." "I can say hi to her for you, you don't have to come. Now can I have my laptop back?" Henderson muttered. Brian rolled his eyes at Henderson, he picked up the laptop from his side and kept it in front of Henderson. "I'm going to come and it doesn't matter if you want me to or not." Brian shrugged. Henderson smiled as he cast Brian a glare. "You can do whatever you want. Just stay within your limits. I almost forgot to ask you, what about Mikayla? Are you guys...." "Don't mention her name dude. I want nothing to do with her, do you know why she agree to be my date to the award ceremony?" Brian huffed. "Why?" Henderson inquired curiously. Now he was eager to hear the rest of the story. Because to him it seemed as though Brian liked Mikayla which was a surprise because all Brian loved to do was have one night's stands. "Because you were going to be there. She wanted to meet you in person. Guess what she told me a few days ago? I'm sorry Brian you are an amazing guy but I can't be with you, I have a boyfriend?" Henderson burst out laughing hard and that got Brian upset. "It's not funny. I actually thought she liked me." "I'm sorry but it's funny. I think it's the first time a lady turned you down so. Did you like her? Like want a relationship with her or you just wanted a fling and she outsmarted you?" Henderson mocked. "Telling you was a bad idea, you are a horrible friend." Brian shot Henderson an icy glare. "Sorry, tell me what was the reason you came here?" Henderson asked when his laughter died down. "Why are you asking? Go on keep mocking me, " Brian scowled. Henderson was going to give Brian a response but he didn't when a knock came on the door. "Mr Bain, someone is here to see you." Chelsey the receptionist informed when she walked into the office. "Who is that?" Henderson inquired. "Vivian." Henderson's eyes narrowed and a frown took over his face when Vivian's name was mentioned. "Why is she here!"