Chapter Twenty-Eight
Anna
Earlier today...
About fifteen minutes have passed after five and Ivy didn’t show up, I called her but she didn't pick up. She wasn't the girl who would come unless something happened. I messaged her way before five; so she had enough time to get here. Not picking up was not a thing she usually does either; I was starting to get impatient, I hated waiting more than anything in this world and Ivy knew that very well
I waited another long and interminable fifteen minutes before aiming for my phone. I was about to call her for again when her name flashed on my screen.
At last ! I thought inwardly I was about to start worrying when it was half past five and she did not show up at Jackson's.
"Where have you been?" Were the first words I said when I picked up her call;
"Come to St
Chapter Twenty-NineColeIvy was sleeping peacefully before my eyes when the door opened. The blonde haired nurse came in again."You should take some rest my boy"Her affectionate tone didn't leave me unmoved, the woman seemed nice ."Don't worry about me Olga I'm fine, but how is she?" I forced a smile"Well, Olga is telling you that your princess is fine she's sleeping and you should sleep as well little boy" I smiled ruefully at her motherly tone , she was able to reassure me a tad bit if I may say but I wasn’t leaving the room"I know that you think if she's not waking up then she must be in danger, but I assure you that she's not. The doctor prescribed her sedatives so she could take some rest and it's already 01:00 AM , she won't be awake until way after dawn" The woman brushed up my forearm and
Chapter ThirtyIvy I opened my eyes feeling something moving in the curve of my waist, as I was resting on my right side, the first thing I saw was the messy dark hair,The last thing I remember was Cole taking me home yesterday.I must have fallen asleep from all those pain killers I’ve been taking. . I looked around and realized that it was not my room.And he was sleeping on me–me literally like a pillow– I could feelthe slow pace of his breathing against me.Tired; I closed my eyes again but the pain in my abdomenhit me and I felt terrible all of a sudden.My feet started getting numb; also cramps in my abdomen, and my head started pounding. My mouth was dry and my throat a bit sour. I shifted slightly trying not to wake him up when I noticed aglass of water on the nightstand I stretchedmy hand
Chapter Thirty-oneColeTwo years ago..."He who does not abide by the rules, shall leave the house" The perfectly cold statement cut my appetite in a blink."Patrick!" My mother's gasp left him unfazed. My father's statement reasoned in the back of my head."Julia please, stay out of it" The old man politely but sternlyaddressed my mother not to interfere."It's okay mother" I said without looking at her face but knew she was heartbroken" I'll leave tomorrow morning" I resumed, excusing myself from the dining room.My father and I had our ups and downs but that night was lethal My phone buzzed, as I was a light sleeper I could even wake up to a distant meowing of a cat, the device buzzed agai
Chapter Thirty-TwoIvyCole's phone buzzed on the kitchen counter, as our tongues were dancing in a slow passionate kiss, his big warm hand around my waist holding me firmly and the other resting at the nape of my neck and his fingers intertwined with my hair. He muffled a groan pulling slowly from my lips and resting his forehead against mine. I smiled as inhaled deeply feeling his warm breath on my face. The device kept vibrating making that annoying noise; I frowned but really didn’t want to open my eyes and ruin the perfect moment, Cole let out a frustrated protest before kissing the tip of my nose and pulling back.I opened my eyes to meet him looking mischievously at my lips before he gave me a quick peck. He sure had my head spun with how sweet he’d been with me.The phone stopped buzzing when he decided to check it out . He instantly had t
Chapter Thirty-ThreeIvyIt's been a few days since Cole kissed me passionately in the kitchen that morning, after bringing me to his apartmentAnd if it wasn't for my wounds we would have gone further, not that I mind , I was craving him more and more every day that passed by. He has been a bit busy although he’d peck my lips or kiss my forehead from time to time we didn’t get the chance to be intimate. While Leaving me with my books , I've been a bit busy with studies as well.flashback"You're perfect" He whispered before leaning and locking our lips with a soft kiss.I tasted him as if he was a life elixir. My hands lifted as if on a spell up around his neck breathed in between my lips before I felt his burning hand caressing the back of my waist. He deepened the kiss sucking in ever
Chapter Thirty-Four"Okay" I said , but I was all hot and bothered when Cole teased me like that. I brought my palms up touching his bare chest and he held his breath again. He had the same look as before . It seems it had an effect on him and I just loved the way my hands felt on his bare skin. The warmth emanating from his body , he was so hot and his muscles on show for my lustful eyes. my eyes up met his, gazing at me."I see that you are naughty today" He said letting his breath out slowly." It's not me, you're hot " I could feel my cheeks flushing from the kiss." You didn't say it like that when you were drunk" He chuckled"Oh really ?""Um..hum " His now deep blue eyes fixated on my mouth . I instinctively dampened my lower lip looking at his eyes. The tension building up between us with each passing second" How did I say it then?" My palms against his bare torso, feeli
Chapter Thirty-FiveCole poured himself coffee in his big black mug and sat on the island savoring every sip under my eyes. I admit that; there was something unbelievably seducing about the way he held the mug to his lips. Those same lips a while ago were tracing kissed on my skin and the sight I had was stirring those feelings again inside me."I might get jealous if you're that into your coffee" I tried keeping a straight face in front of Cole's mischievous grin. "And what's that supposed to look like?" He said, putting down his mug and walking to me."Hum" I looked away from him with a fake angry expression. But I couldn't keep the act as soon as he pulled me in grabbing my waist and playfully kissing my neck. Causing me to laugh out loud as it tickled me."That is so unfair", He pouted and I knotted my arms around his neck.He claimed my lips and I gave in to him. How could I ever resist this
Chapter Thirty-SixIvyA week later…When I come to think of it, a week have passed by me in the arms of Cole, but It went by so fast that it pained me when the exams had arrived. After multiple negotiations with mister over protective to say the least, he agreed on letting me stay in my dorm room for the week. It was hard enough to focus on my revision when he was around so we agreed that I had to study seriously for the finals and sleeping in campus will be easier on me, timing wise.I was chilling in my dorm room, because the morning after I'd have to pass the final test of the week and I can say that my life is about to change a big deal after graduation. I’m not quite stressed out about what and what’s not gonna happen but I know that changes will occur and it&r
"Cole do you know why we are here today ?" I know""Good, how are you feeling right now ?"" I don't really know I'm nervous" "It's okay not to know" I smiled"really ?" He gasped"Yes really , but I'm sure you will.""Are you still going to come and visit sometime ?""Sure I will !""And play with me and Emma as well""Yes ""I'll come and visit you too champ ""That's awesome ! thank you uncle Cole""It's time !"And we knocked on the door and the wonderful Meredith and Jerry Ariston opened up.They were officially granted the adoption of little Cole after five years . And I was as happy as him when he met little Emma again. Now that I know that he was safe and in good hands. My job was done . Still I had to make regular quarterly visits during the first year , but I'm sure he wi
Chapter fifty-Two(Bonus Chapter)IvyThe old man handed me the empty blood bad." You saved my life, you donated blood for me that day!”"It could be anyone... ""Do you remember giving up blood that day, baby ?" Cole soothed my back with his hand" I..I don't know... maybe” I was confused , I didn’t even know what to say" Babe look at me” Cole turned me to face him, he had me between his arms so I looked up meeting his ocean calming blue ones"Do you remember anything of that day ?"I averted my eyes to the old yet handsome man beside me and back to Cole as he lightly whispered to me"Babe ?"" I... I remember I was at the reception waiting for the doctor to sign my papers and then they came in a rush .flashback"O - negative ?
Chapter Fifty-OneIvyThree weeks later...Cole and I were finally meeting up, I was scared and excited at the same time , after all we've been through I never thought I'd be able to see him again .But even if it was torture for me , I'm sure If I had to do it again I would , I could give my life to protect him, I loved him so much.Cole stayed at the family mansion after his rehab at the hospital. Billy said that he told him everything but he was upset , I'm glad he accepted to meet me after all this time. I abandoned him after he risked his life to protect me . only I did it to protect him. I understand that he refused to see me before today; I just hope he doesn’t hate me . i can’t bear the thought of itThere was a knock on the door , I took a deep breath and went opening , the second my eyes met his my heart skipped a couple of b
Chapter FiftyIvyI woke up on the couch about an hour later. I looked around the apartment and realized that I fell asleep .…. Billy asked me to stay in this apartment and said he won't be longThe place I'm staying in might belong to him and there were guards at the entrance to insure my safety. I walked to the window and looked around hoping he would be back soonAfter a while the door opened and an old yet strong and tall man appeared before my eyes.I was flabbergasted he entered the house so quietly and calmly as if the house was his. And sat comfortably on the couch near me while two other men in a suit stood beside me."How did… who are you ?" I froze for a while and then I quickly grabbed a knife on the kitchen counter and aimed it at him but he seemed unfazed. His icy blue eyes remained senseless at my failing attempt to &nb
Chapter Forty-NineIvy"Get in right now!" A man's voice startled me when I was on my way leaving the hospital."The men who tried to kidnap you are here!" My eyes bulged when I recognized Cole's relative–Billy Hoffman–as I turned my head towards the road."Get in the car, now!" Billy said opening the car's door for me."What...""I'll explain everything, hurry !"swiftly I climbed inside the black tinted SUV before he drove away. Shocked was the least I could say about my state right then."Wait how about Cole...?" I objected as soon as I closed the door behind me after I sat inside.So much for leaving him huh? The voice of my conscience reasoned inside my head"Do not worry about Cole ; the police is with him""But..""Do not worry, I took care of it. He never was their target anyway; they were afte
Chapter Forty-EightColeHer voice was different, who is she ? Do I know her ?My head was drumming loud.Where am I , what happened ?...My throat felt dry and my body numb , I could not move . I slowly opened my eyes to an empty room, the bluish walls and white curtains that surrounded me indicated that I was in a hospital room."Ivy ?" I could feel her hand In mine . My eyelids felt heavy so I surrendered to the comfort of the darkness.FlashbackIvy's body was on the floor not moving…I felt something piercing through my back. .. I've seen the blood on Ivy's white dress …the fear of losing her to those men..She was completely dull on the ground, her white floating dress stained with my blood …"Baby please wake up!".
Chapter Forty-sevenIvy"He's waking up." Kathrin said to me with a smileI couldn't believe my ears at first but Cole's hand moved under my sighthe was coming back to life."He is still sedated , it will take about an hour for him to be able to fully wake up" She explained calmly"How is he ?" My trembling voice drowned in my own tears while my eyes looked at his complexion"He's a fighter, he is doing very well " she reassured .I stepped closer and held his hand in mine again , feeling its warmth again .I slowly rubbed my fingers on his bruised knuckles ."He can hear and feel you " She told me softly."Really ?" How was that even possible ? And with her words he squeezed a little on my hand just like before. And my heart skipped a beat"I'll leave yo
Chapter Forty-SixIvyI hurried downstairs to the reception, I almost stumbled at two nurses who were coming up.I had to apologize before I made my way to the reception. Then I saw the man who was with the detective so I hurried towards him instead" Where is he ? How is he ? and who the hell are you ?" I asked in a trembling voice . I panicked . and I think that I was yelling"Calm down he is fine ! I transferred him to an individual room "The man calmly replied to my questions on a softer tone, taking a step forward in my direction." Who are you and why did you transfer him ? how could you even do that " I obviously couldn’t calm down unless I saw Cole with my own eyes and know that he was safe." I'm Cole's relative, and I transferred him so you could stay wi
Chapter Forty-FiveIvyI made my way back to the room I was supposed to stay in. Well, It was only to put some clothes on and go back to him because I promised the nurse that I'll do it.So that once I was no longer a patient, they would let me stay by his side. I walked towards the small closet beside the bed where I thought my clothes were.I opened the door and found a transparent bag inside. I opened it and found the dress I was wearing that day, I remembered it was a knee length white shirt dress , it was kept in the bag with my underwear and shoes as well as my phone , watch and little purse . All my stuff were inside the plastic bag, while I wore the hospital robe.Carefully, I unzipped the bag and took out the white but now red stained dress. It had a massive stain of blood on it.