[ Tristan ]Two hours passed, the doctors had taken her to the ICU and since then I hadn’t heard anything from them and this was killing me. I was all alone, there was no one to say comforting words to me. I hadn’t told her grandparents yet because they might not handle the shock. Travis was under tight security, Miss Kim was with him.I closed my eyes and all the moments we spent together danced like a livid picture. I fell harder than before for her and realised I might not be able to live if something happened to her.“God, please save her.” I prayed in a low murmur.“Sir, please take a seat. You haven’t rested.” My P.A. advised me.“I am fine.” I denied, how could I find rest when my wife was fighting for her life.“At least, have some coffee or you’ll fall sick yourself.” He insisted but I had no wish except to see my wife awake.Meanwhile, the doctors came out and I rushed to them with crazily beating heart.“Doctor, how is my wife?” I asked them.“Mrs. Pierce’s condition is sta
[ Claire ]Numbness in my body and dull pain in my chest forced me to whimper and I tried to open my eyes but closed them as they felt heavy, my head was spinning.“Claire, you’re awake?” I heard tired voice of my husband but I was in complete darkness. I tried to recollect my last memories and when they come back in bits and pieces, my eyes opened with a jolt. My father shot me and next I didn’t remember anything.“Claire, easy. Everything is fine, you’re fine.” His soft voice forced me to divert my gaze on my left side and his face came into my vision.He looked exhausted, his eyes had bags and red lines could be seen in them.“Tris…Tristan.” I murmured his name as I still felt dizzy, maybe it was the effect of medicines and long hours of being unconscious.“I am here, my love. Please, don’t take stress. The doctors will be here in a moment. You are safe. I am here with you.” He said kissing my palm.A smile crept on my lips when I realised that it was true, I was alive and the only
[ Tristan ]“Dad, why didn’t you tell me, grandpa and grandma about Mom’s health?” My son asked me in an accusing tone as he snuck by his mother’s side. He was glaring at me cutely.“Tell him, Tristan.” Claire teased me. I can solve any problem, tackle any challenge but this five years old kid made me speechless. How am I going to convince him?“Hey, buddy. I am sorry, I didn’t tell you because your mother got injured as you can see and doctors gave her injections. She was crying in pain. Could you see her crying?” I asked him, it was the instant answer I could think.He looked at his mother sadly and then shook his head negatively, his big eyes were moist. I walked to his side and held his shoulders.“See, that’s why I didn’t tell you and your great grandparents. Look at your grandma, how she can’t stop crying.” I pointed my finger at Claire’s grandmother.“I am sorry, Dad. I understand.” He said looking again at his mother and leaned cautiously to kiss her forehead. Claire smiled wi
[ Claire ]A week has passed, my wound is better now. Today, the doctors approved my discharge and I am more than happy to go back home after living a traumatic experience. I don’t share it with Tristan or my grandparents. I am having nightmares once again after five years. I’ll consult my psychiatrist once my wound heals.“Are you ready to go home?” Tristan asked me with a broad smile.“Sure, I am more than ready to go home.” I grinned, not able to hold my excitement.“Come, I’ll help you if you don’t want a wheelchair.” He said coming over me while Miss Kim who came to visit me, held my stuffs.“The office is really exploding with gossips, Ma’am. In the absence of you and Mr. Harris’ crime, there’s a sense of fear and insecurity among the employees as well as our partners and investors. We need to do the damage control before everything crash into vein.” Miss Kim filled me with the information I asked from her. I had been absent from the office for a week and my father’s crime is al
[ Claire ]I woke up with a worse headache as I again had flashes of the moment my father aimed gun at me and said the most hurtful words to slice my heart. I groaned feeling direct sunrays hitting my sleepy eyes. I sat up carefully as my body had turned stiff and I still feel mild pain when I move with force.I didn’t find Tristan in the room. I requested him to sleep in the same room but he refused to sleep with me on the same bed because he was scared of hurting me in his sleep as he has a habit of holding me. He took the couch despite my constant requests to sleep on the bed.I checked the time, it’s eight thirty in the morning. I decided to do my morning chores without anyone’s help since I don’t want to be a burden on anyone. My family left no chance to remind of this when I was recovering from the accident and I needed a caretaker for about one and a half month.I felt slight discomfort but I managed to bath and change into a loose top and skirt. I might be looking like a coun
[ Tristan ]“How is he, doctor?” I asked the doctor and the psychiatrist who were treating my nephew.“I don’t think he is in a good shape, Mr. Pierce. This boy has witnessed traumatic events and endured physical abuse, in such cases, children slip into severe mental issues. The panic attack was just an early sign. I advise you to treat him like a fragile case, nothing sort of violence and negativity should be around him. I hope you’re getting my point. The foster homes sometimes don’t provide a healthy environment. The charity homes or orphanage aren’t your option since he isn’t an orphan but comes from a well known family.” The doctors advised me.I glanced at the sleeping figure of the boy and thought about it. Ryan will come for him as soon as he gains his consciousness.“Thank you, doctors for notifying me on time. When can I take him home? I don’t want to leave him under a stranger’s care.” I asked them.“By the evening, you can take him but you have to talk to the charity group
[ Tristan ]“Alicia! Is that really you?” I couldn’t believe on my eyes when I saw my friend in such a vulnerable condition, skinny and pale.“Tristan, I knew you’d come to save me.” She said in a broken voice.I took a step forward in her direction. Her frail body was trembling like a dry leaf. My own eyes filled with tears as it was very hard for me to believe that a vibrant girl, who used to be full of life and had fun like crazy, now locked in a dark hell.I touched her face and she closed her eyes while leaning on my shoulder.“How it happened?” I found it hard to speak.She lifted her face and her lips quivered as she tried to speak. I helped her to sit down on the single bed. the place looked awful, the screaming and wailing of mentally disabled women shook my heart, I couldn’t imagine how she had been living in such place.“Marrying him was the biggest mistake of my life.” She sniffed.“I can’t agree more. He is the biggest jerk I have ever seen.” I said, my hatred is increasi
[ Claire ]I waited for the whole day. I was anxious because Tristan didn’t sound good when I called him. He told me to wait because he’d tell me everything once he comes home.“Mom, stop worrying. If Dad told you to be stress free means he can handle the problem he is dealing with. Please, stop killing the floor by continuous pacing.” Travis said to me lifting his face from his book.“You’re right, Travis but I can’t help it. Your father is late. I mean look at the clock, it’s almost eight in the night.” I said glancing for the millionth time in the clock.He shook his head and picked my phone, “I am calling dad again for your mental peace.” He said but before he could make the call, the door bell rang.“I think it’s your father.” I said and Gina went to open the door, I followed behind her because I desperately wanted to see him safe.When the main door opened, I saw his figure on the door step and I sighed in relief but when my eyes shifted on his right side, I was both surprised a