"Let me see him for once. I really need to talk to him, "
"Sir is not here ,so please leave, Ms. ."
"No, I know he's here. Let me meet him. "
The argument at the door continued which gained the attention of a certain pair of emerald green eyes.
"What's happening there? " Those eyes remained glued at the door where the woman and the guards were still quarreling .
"She's Lia Campbell and wants to meet Mr Grayson, "
Those green eyes filled with curiosity at the answer and then they trailed towards the owner of that voice where they fell on the lowered head of that person.
"And why does she want to meet him? "
That person didn't dare to take his eyes upward and looked into those green eyes.
"She had met Mr. Grayson last month at one of his business events and now she's claiming that she's pregnant with his child , " That man answered , still looking down.
The amusement left from those emerald eyes and got replaced with venom after hearing his reply.
"Does he know about her pregnancy? "
"No. Mr Grayson knows nothing about this and I think he doesn't even remember her name because he had met her only once at that night and this woman might be lying about being pregnant with his child , "
His words made a wave of satisfaction emerge into those green eyes which turned towards the door again and started gazing at that woman who was still arguing with the guards at the door.
"So she was his one night stand but now she wants to get attached with his name permanently, "
That man wordlessly heard those words escaping from that mouth which stretched into a vicious grin while staring at that woman at the door.
"Kill her, "
That man finally snapped his head upward and looked at those emerald eyes shocked after hearing those words.
"But she can be pregnant with his child. We're not sure… "
"That's why it's necessary for her to die, Albert, " Albert's words got halted
"Because we don't know whether she's lying or not and if she is telling the truth , she has to die because… " Those emerald eyes again travelled towards that woman
"He will never abandon his own child , no matter what, "
Albert silently heard those words and just witnessed that venomous cruelty playing in that emerald gaze.
Those eyes trailed at Albert again
"And child means family. Family means love and there should be no place for love in his life, "
Albert became startled processing the brutal intention behind those words but it didn't surprise him because he wasn't witnessing it for the first time.
"So she has to die and you will kill her before she reaches him, Albert. " Those emerald eyes filled with amusement when Albert hung his head low and just nodded his head in approval.
A nefarious smirk crept on the face of the owner of those emerald orbs which again fell on that woman at the door and peered at her with a deadly amount of viciousness
"Because Arzal is not made to love ,anything or anyone, "
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"And my Sephi is made to love everyone , right? "
Those beautiful azure blue eyes gleamed up hearing those words and started shining ,like the rays of sun had fallen on the waves of the ocean .
An alluring smile crept on those tiny plumpy lips but her beautiful smile got replaced by a tiny pout when she saw him extending the spoon of soup to her mouth. Her tiny button nose, which looked more enchanting because of her little silver nose pin, crunched up in distaste.
"No, my tummy gets full, Nate, " She shrugged her head in denial and lightly pushed the spoon away.
"Sephi, finish this. Your doctor has strictly instructed you to drink this soup. You still have fever, so finish it and then I'll give you your medicines, "
"No, Nate. Please, my tummy is full. I'll puke if a single drop of soup gets inside my tummy anymore, " Her soft voice denied him which made him give her an angry glare which she knew was fake.
"Sephi, "
"Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee, " She gave him her adorably cute puppy eyes while singing her please , making him chuckled.
He dropped the spoon on the bowl of soup and then placed the tray on the cabinet beside the bed . He gently squeezed her soft pale cheeks which had a natural blush, turning it more pink and then he kissed her forehead amiably.
"Now how can I say no to my angel, "
Her heart warmed up at his beautiful words and gestures.
"Okay, now here. Take your medicine, " He uttered, extending the medicine and glass of water to her.
She took them from him and then took her medicine.
"Thank you, "
He smiled hearing her and then took back the glass from her.
"Nate, now go and prepare for your interview. I am completely fine, " She said, earning a heavy sigh from him.
"You don't have to worry about it all, Sephi. My job is good and my promotion can wait but I can't compromise with your health, angel, "
She held his hand which was massaging her head. She got up and sat on the bed and cupped his palm.
"I am fine, Nate. Completely fine. So please go and give your interview , " The 18 years old spoke, looking into her brother's light hazel eyes, pleadingly because she knew how much excited he was for his promotion. He had gotten this opportunity after working hard, day and night, for more than 5 years.
But after she fell ill, he completely dropped his attention from his interview and gave his full attention to her and her health because she knew she was his priority.
"Naty, please. Please my angel, go for your interview, please, please, please, " She requested and he laughed when he heard her calling him angel.
"But Sephi, "
"No, you're going for your interview today and that's it, " She finalised it and crossed her arms against her chest.
He sighed firmly and cupped her cheeks.
"Seraphina , you know you're my everything, my angel and I love you more than anything and anyone, so this job's promotion is my least concern. I can't leave you alone like this when you're ill. "
Her heart fluttered at his beautiful words and by watching the enormous amount of love and care in her brother's eyes for her. Her overly sensitive nature made her blue eyes fill with shimmering tears.
She hugged him tightly and buried her face in his chest and got that ethereal calmness a child needs from her parents because he was her mother, he was her father, he was her guardian. He was her entire world.
He caged her back and started sliding his palm over her head in a comforting manner because he was completely familiar with her highly sensitive and tender nature.
"And now what makes my beautiful Sephi cry? "
She didn't reply but just continued to hug him .He took her face out and then wiped her tears delicately.
"Ssh… now stop crying or else your head will start to ache and I will make another big bowl of that soup and you have to eat it, "
Hearing him, she whined and again embraced him.
"Naty, go for your interview, please. Like my happiness means everything to you, your happiness also means everything to me and I know how happy you were for this promotion, " She spoke and then withdrew her head from his chest.
She gazed into his eyes and again held both of his palms.
"You have always ignored your wishes and happiness for me and my happiness from the day when ma..mamma and p…papa… " Her voice started breaking because it was painful for her to even speak.
His eyes also glistened by watching the extreme amount of pain in her gaze because he was at least aged enough to understand things when they both lost their parents but she was just a mere kid and that thing had terribly affected her ,both her heart and mind .
He himself was 28 but his care , responsibility and love towards his little sister had made him mature at the mere age of 18 when she was just 8 years old.
"Naty, please give this interview. If not for you then for me, please because if you get promoted which I know my Naty will because his hard work deserves it , then I will distribute chocolates in my class and will give some chocolates to our neighbor aunty Emma and then we will party and I'll get to eat my ice cream, "
He chuckled with tears in his eyes hearing her .
"Fine, I am going, "
Her eyes lightened up in happiness .She immediately got up from the bed and stood on the ground.
"Let's go, I'll help you in getting ready for your interview. You are beautiful but you need to look more beautiful, Naty. "
He laughed at her words and before he could say anything, she held his hand and started dragging him out of her room.
"The weather is clean . The sun is looking happy, " Her alluring azure eyes peeked through the glass window. "Thank you, Miss weather reporter, " She teared her eyes and saw her brother stuffing her lunch in hot cases for her. Her nostrils filled with the delicious smell of her favourite mixed vegetables curry. She ran towards him and tried to dip her finger in the food to taste it but he stopped her . "Careful, Seraphina. Did you get hurt? " He tensed up and immediately started checking her fingers. She smiled and shrugged her head. "I am fine, Nate. " He sighed and then took a spoon and dipped it in the curry bowl and then blew it with his mouth in order to cool it down. "It's really very hot, Sephi. You need to be careful, angel, " He spoke in between cooling down the curry and then extended it to her mouth. "Now it's cool enough to eat, so eat and tell me how's it? " She tittered and ate it with his hand. "It's delicious, " He grinned warmly and closed the hot cases. "
Her legs were slightly trembling. Her palms had started sweating whereas her azure eyes were still faintly blurry because of her tears. She was clutching that envelope tightly in her fists while her eyes were staring at each and every vehicle running on that highway road at its full speed. Her throat turned dry in fear because she was not used to being all alone on such a dangerous highway where an uncountable number of vehicles were running at their tremendous speed. She didn't even know how to take a lift or call for a cab because her brother had always been there for her whenever she had to go out, including going to her school and coming back to home. Basically, throughout her life, she had found herself totally secured and guarded by her brother and his protection, in each and every situation and that thing had made her totally dependent on him and Nathan had always kept her secured in his protective cage because he knew his sister was too innocuous and tender hearted and head
"Mr Grayson's car has reached here. Make sure everything seems perfect in front him, " Everyone tensed up and turned alerted. The guards nodded and then turned around only to find that fragile little girl still standing there helplessly . "Leave right now. Our boss is coming, "The guard's voice was laced with threats which made her chest tighten in fear but she still didn't give up. " Please, let me meet… " "Jace, throw this girl out before Mr Grayson reaches here, " One of the guards said glaring at Seraphina, making her teared up more badly at his choice of words for her. But the worst had started when the guard grabbed her petite arm, making her gasp and he started dragging her out from that place. Seraphina made no efforts to stop him because that helpless girl was crying her heart out ,enduring that humiliation which she had never felt in her life before. Her eyes were tightly shut but tears didn't stop and then she finally felt the guard pushing her slightly but her body
"Good evening, Mr Grayson, " Each and every guard bowed to him as they saw him getting out of his luxurious car and straight walking towards his huge villa , completely ignoring the greetings he had received on his way. He stepped inside his villa and every single staff member present inside turned alerted. They all lowered their gazes because they didn't have the audacity to look into those piercing grey eyes. He also made no efforts to give his attention to anyone and continued straddling towards the direction his room was, but halted in his steps hearing that voice. "So how was my son's day? " His icy grey eyes travelled to look at the owner of that voice and his lips stretched into a small grin when his gaze fell on those emerald orbs. "As usual , " He answered and then hugged her. "But endurable, " He completed his sentence which made those green eyes filled with curiosity. "Really? " She asked and he nodded with a slight smirk on his face ,recalling the azure eyes of his
The beautiful rays of sun entered through the glass window and straight fell on those closed eyes which made them open and those baby blue eyes gleamed up more when the sun rays hit them. Her rosy pale cheeks started glowing like the shine of white pearls. She slowly yawned and tossed her head and buried her face into her teddy bear. "Wake up, Sephi. " Hearing that voice, she again shifted and answered in her baby whining voice. "Please two minutes more, Nate. I am very sleepy, " Nathan smiled at her answer and then delicately tapped on her soft cheeks, making her squeal more and buried her face more into the teddy . "If someone is sleepy than I guess I have to eat someone's favourite chocolate pastries alone "She shot open her eyes and immediately got up. "No. I am not sleepy. I will eat 6 pastries this time," She announced her tummy's desire which made her brother raise his eyebrow at her. "And here I thought someone was sleepy? " He asked to which she shrugged her head and
"Don't leave this room until I get back from the meeting, " Nathan made Seraphina sit in one of the waiting rooms of Grayson Corporation because she didn't want to go inside with him in the meeting room and besides, he knew it would be inappropriate taking her with him to meet his head boss and he didn't want to make Seraphina uncomfortable. "I will be back within 10 minutes , okay? " Seraphina nodded at him with a smile and replied"All the very best for your meeting, Nate. "He beamed and patted her head and then left the room, leaving her alone in that waiting room because he knew that place was safe because that entire building,including that room was under strict surveillance and besides no outsider was ever allowed to get inside the company, except Seraphina. Her azure blue eyes were scanning that entire room in curiosity which was looking clean, luxurious and beautiful. That entire building was more magnificent from inside . She was admiring that room's beauty when her pho
"What the hell are you doing here? " Her eyes widened in pure horor. Her blood ran cold. Her entire body turned numb in fear, hearing that raspily hoarse voice which was the deepest voice she had ever heard in her life. She immediately dropped that half eaten cookie back on the box and closed her eyes tightly. She didn't dare to turn around and look at the owner of that voice and now she was regretting her decision of getting out of that waiting room and specially came inside this room. "Turn the fuck around right now, " Seraphina terribly flinched at her place when she heard that voice get raised a little and those choice of words made tears prick into her eyes in fear and panic. For a brief moment, the room fell into a deadly silence until Seraphina heard those heavy footsteps getting closer to her direction. "I said fucking turn… . " That heavy growling voice halted when Seraphina turned around and her face became visible to those eyes. Those eyes which shamelessly scanned h
"Not until you pay for what you have taken from me, Seraphina , " Her azure orbs widened when she heard him taking her name but how did he know her name, that question stunned her. "How do you know my name?" Seraphina asked him while gazing into his silver eyes, shocked , which made his smirk turn more devilish. "Hmmm… " Her face tingled when his warm breathing fanned over it. "Do you know who I am? " He asked her and she just shrugged her head in denial, making him smirked more. "Seems like I am not that famous yet , " He uttered, filling her eyes with confusion. "So let me introduce myself first, " Seraphina heard him speaking and she just stood there, staring at him untidily, until"So my name is Ar… . " His words halted with her phone call. Seraphina's gaze enlarged by watching Nathan calling her again. She picked his phone call. "Hello.. ""Sorry, I am coming. Don't worry, please. No I am not lost, I'll be there. Okay, " She hung up her phone and looked at him, who was
Sezal…" That tiny figure turned around and Arzal's eyes widened by watching those big tears in her doe grey eyes. He dashed towards her and kneeled down before her. "Hey! my love. What happened? Why are you crying?" Arzal asked, worriedly while cupping her small face. He noticed her entire mouth was covered with chocolate. Arzal immediately cleaned it gently with his coat's sleeves and then wiped her eyes. "What happened, Sezal? Why are …" he stopped when she wrapped her tiny arms around his neck. "M.. mamma scolded me," she softly whimpered. Arzal became stunned. He hugged her back and started caressing her head "What? She scolded you but why?" "Because she lied to me about her test grades," Arzal turned his head and saw Seraphina coming inside. By her face, he got it that she was angry. He got up while carrying the whimpering Sezal in his arms. "Her teacher informed me today that she has gotten very low grades in her test and yesterday when I had asked her about her grades
"I've checked the pros and cons of this project and I can say that the cons are more than the pros," Arzal nodded, hearing his company's project head. There was an important meeting going on between the heads of the company."But I have also evaluated this project and in my evaluation, the cons are more but the pros have greater opportunities for our company," Arzal trailed his eyes towards his front and saw that azure eyes owner, who was sitting in front of him."And I think, we should at least do a trial test with it to know our dealers and customer's response towards it," Arzal heard her every word keenly."I agree with Mrs Grayson, Mr Grayson," one of the members of the team agreed with Seraphina."Mrs Grayson has a valid point. We shouldn't just drop these great opportunities just because there's some uncertainties associated with it,"Seraphina flashed a professional smile to that member and then looked at Arzal. "But the risk is too much in this project," another member sai
"Nervous, Grayson?" Arzal sighed and turned around to face Nicklaus. "You couldn't even imagine," Nicklaus laughed at his answer. "Chill, Arzal. You both have a 3 months old daughter now and you're still nervous?""Because I'm marrying the mother of my daughter for the first time, Williams,"Arzal frowned, earning a chuckle from Nicklaus. " Fine… fine… understandable but now at least remove this frown from your face. It's your wedding day, after all," Arzal rolled his eyes at his remark and turned around to face the mirror. He gazed into his grey orbs and uttered those words. "My eyes are desperately longing to see my azure eyes enchantress," Slowly unlatching her eyes, her azure orbs straight fell on her reflection in the mirror. Her body was wrapped in that beautifully fluffy white gown. Her hair was clutched in a high bun. The long train of her gown was attached to it. Her face was glowing like a pearl. "Seraphina, you're looking ethereal," Evelyn uttered, enchanted by her
Sezal Arzia Grayson. Arzal had chosen the name for his daughter and Seraphina had chosen the middle name. Arzal was so happy when she told him that if their baby would be a girl, she wanted to give her his mother's name. So she came up with the middle name, Arzia for their daughter. Seraphina got discharged from the hospital. They couple headed back to his home with their newborn. Everyone was waiting for their arrival in Arzal's house. Seraphina stepped inside the mansion, carrying her little life in her arms but her eyes widened when she saw the scenario in front of her. The entire mansion was decorated with flowers, balloons, toys, teddies. "A very beautiful welcome to our beautiful and brave mamma, Seph and her most beautiful daughter, Sezal," A wide smile formed on her face by watching Nevada, Nathan, Evelyn, Nicklaus and even the staff members. She tossed her head and looked at Arzal, who was standing beside her. He smiled at her and pecked her forehead. "A very warm, beau
Staring at her 8 month's baby bump, a soft smile crept on Seraphina's face. She slowly averted her eyes upward and looked at him through the mirror who was massaging and oiling her hairs. Her smile widened when his grey eyes met with her and he beamed too. "So what is my Sera thinking that made her so happy?" He asked, massaging her head. Seraphina sighed in relief. Her head was aching a little while ago, so he decided to give her head a massage. His touch was so soft and calming that her mood immediately lightened up. "Nothing. I'm just memorising these beautiful moments in my heart," She answered, smiling. His beam enlarged at her words. He pecked her temple. "And we'll continue to collect these beautiful moments throughout our life, together," He uttered, happily but then noticed her smile faded a little at his words. "What happened?" He asked, concerned. Now just a mere frown on her face terrified him, as her delivery was coming nearer. Seraphina shook her head and then sigh
"Why don't you make love to me anymore?" Arzal was aghast after hearing those words from her mouth. He looked at her, bewildered. His reaction hurted Seraphina more, who had now turned more sensitive regarding almost everything. Tears fell from her eyes as a sob broke out from her mouth, taking him back to his senses. "Hey! Hey! Please, calm down. Don't cry, Sera," He tried to calm her down but she shook her head vigorously and uttered. "You don't find me beautiful anymore. I've turned ugly," Arzal was getting shock after shock at her every word. He cupped her face more firmly and stood up on his knees before her. "Who said this to you, Sera? You're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen in my life and you're turning more beautiful, day by day, my princess," His words didn't buy her, who again shrugged her head. "No, you're lying. I'm not beautiful anymore, that's why you don't love me like before," Her emotions were taking out the best of her. "I love you, Seraphina. I love
Seraphina turned into a statue, after hearing those words from his mouth. She looked at him, bewildered. Arzal smiled and extended that tiny box of a cookie to her more and uttered. "Please accept my cookie or else my heart will get broken, Sera," Seraphina giggled and then kneeled before him. She took that cookie from him. "Let me taste it first then I'll decide, Mr Grayson," She replied and everyone chuckled whereas Arzal pucked out his lips like a kid. Seraphina bit the cookie and then shoved the rest of the half in his mouth. "Hmm.. It's very yummy, so I guess I can accept your proposal, Mr Grayson," A huge smile formed on his face, hearing her. He pulled her into a warm hug, making her smile. "But you've to promise me, you'll continue to make these sweet choco cookies for me and our baby for the rest of our lives," She spoke, raising her head a bit from his chest. Arzal chuckled at her words and then pecked her forehead. "I promise. Forever and always," He said. Her hea
Seraphina's heart had come to her mouth when she saw his smile fall and his face turned emotionless. "Okay," He hung up the call and looked at her. "What happened?" She asked, desperate. Her eyes had almost watered by watching his blank face. "Arzal, tell me. What the doctor said?" Arzal sighed, heavily, making her more afraid. "She said… " He paused. Seraphina's heart had almost stopped until. "The result is positive. We're having our baby," He said with happiness gleaming in his eyes but her eyes widened. She looked at him, startled. Seraphina started hitting her chest while tearing up. "I thought… I hate you.. I hate you," Her emotions got the best of her. Arzal smiled and pulled her into a warm and gentle hug. "I'm sorry. I was just teasing you," He said, kissing her hair. "Yeah and your teasing had almost given me a heart attack," He pulled back and kissed her teary eyes and then her forehead and then her nose pin. "Your heart is mine and I won't let anything happen t
"I'll share the results of her blood reports in the evening. Till then, take care of her," The doctor uttered and then left from there. Now everyone was standing on their places like statues, staring at each other like they had come to a different planet. "Oh my… Seraphina is pregnant. Our Seraphina," Nevada yelled out of her lungs and dashed inside the room, followed by Evelyn. Nicklaus sighed and looked at Nathan, who was glaring at Arzal. Nicklaus gulped. "Okay, I guess.. You're about to get beaten up, Arzal. All the best, Nathan. Break his jaw but first let him meet her," Nicklaus chuckled and then went inside the room. Nathan sighed, heavily and again looked at Arzal, who had turned into an ice and wasn't even blinking. "If Seraphina wouldn't have been in love with you so much then I would've killed you right now, Arzal," The possessive brother in Nathan came out, who was too stunned to react to that news. Nathan also stepped inside the room and saw Seraphina crying badly,