Lucas was surprised to see Doctor Ezra's call very early in the morning. He took a while to wonder what would make the doctor call him very early. It was not time for his check-up, and there was no challenge whatsoever. His kids were home and we're doing fine. Daphne was with her mother-in-law in the city for some business. It only left him with Scarlett. She had been down with an ailment and he had not bothered to check up on how she was faring.He picked up the phone immediately on the second ring."Is something wrong with Scarlett?" He asked immediately, his heart beginning to thump wildly."I just need you to calm down and meet me in the hospital so we can talk about it," the doctor said. "Just tell me that all is well," Lucas said, his voice laced with worry and agitation."I suggest you come first," the doctor said before he hung up.Lucas was suspicious immediately. Something had probably gone wrong and he knew that bad news was usually announced in person.He looked at the s
Alex and Lucas looked pointedly at the doctor without saying anything for a while. The shock of the bombshell he had just dropped was enough to leave them that way."If she needs a heart transplant, that means a live person has to die to give a heart, right?" Alex finally asked, breaking the ice."That is exactly how it is," the doctor replied as he nodded his head. The men sat in silence again as they pondered on what could be a solution to the problem at hand."Is there a donor at the moment?" Lucas asked tentatively. He had been so afraid that it would get to this."Not one that we know of," the doctor said. "I mean, we cannot just open up a person and take their hearts without their consent," he added with a slight chuckle. But when he saw their straight faces, he stopped laughing."So what do we do now?" Lucas asked again."I would have to run a couple of tests for the both of you to see which of you is a possible donor," the doctor began and he noticed Alex shift uncomfortably
Alex was up very early as he had decided on an early start before he slept the previous night. He picked up his phone but he could not bring himself to call Scarlett. Since the doctor had told him and Lucas that they were perfect donors for Scarlett, he had been trying to keep a distance. She had called him the previous day but he would not answer. He sent her a message instead saying that he was busy with a meeting.After a brief moment of contemplation during his bath, he decided that he could as well go to see her as he did not have a busy day. He only had some proposals to approve and it was what he could do in the confines of his home. He did not have to go to the office. When he got to her doorstep, he was reluctant to knock. He thought it was a bad idea and was about to turn around when the door opened. He turned around immediately.Raymond, her assistant, was standing there. He had probably spent the night in the basement of her house again. They probably had some work to do
Scarlett woke up to the sound of the doorbell. She did not know when she had fallen asleep earlier, and all she could remember we that Alex was here earlier. She had no idea when he left. She saw a note that had Alex's handwriting scribbled on it on the side table. She took it immediately.Had a meetingWill be back to check up on you soon. The doorbell rang again and she took her phone to see who it was from the camera just outside the door that doubled as a scanner. She had put it there because of the safety of her kids. Lucas was at the door and it seemed weird that he would come around on a work day, especially as to how busy he claimed to be. She was excited however that he was with the twins. She clicked a button on her phone and the door opened. They entered inside and the kids squealed happily on seeing Jason. They had become so hooked on him that they cherished his company like the brother that they never had. She ventured downstairs after she put a top above the small dr
Alex was not only surprised that his mother had called him very early in the morning, but she had also requested to see him. Her favorite child was Nick.It was not as though there was a rift between them, but they were not the best of friends. He was closer to his father. While Nick helped his mother out when they were younger, he was playing golf with his dad.Everyone was surprised when he decided that he wanted to start his own company and partly work with his father. It would have been okay if it were Nick that made that decision, but he took everyone by surprise.His mother still thought that he was the prodigal son after he left Singapore for the States. She was proud of him for starting something and standing on his two feet, but she acted like she would be happier if he found his way back home, to put that brain of his into the family business.Nick had been a good heir but Alex was the generator of more ideas, more reasons why Nick sustained a great and blossoming relationsh
When Alex looked at Daphne on the day of the trip, there was no doubt that she was still consumed in shock by what she heard at the family guest house a week ago.His mother had succeeded in convincing her that there was no need to be afraid and that she should remain calm. The difficult part was making her keep shut and not say anything to Scarlett about it. So here was what he did. Instead of taking chances, he had called Nick the previous night and told him about the situation on the ground. "What do you mean that you are giving out your heart for the transplant?" Nick asked unbelievably. Nick knew how kind Alex was and how much he could make other people's problems his own, but this was a matter of life and death."I love Scarlett," Alex replied. "That is the perfect explanation to it all," he added. It took a while to convince Nick of his reasons to make Daphne not say a word to Scarlett. His mother had helped by keeping a close watch on Daphne, including her phone calls and w
"What did you say to her in there?" Nick asked as he took Daphne back to where they were seated initially. "Maybe if you had not rushed in there like we were planning your murder, I would have had the chance to have even a normal conversation with her," Daphne said, sounding agitated."At the end of the day, Scarlett might probably start to request answers from you guys," she continued. "You are all doing a bad job at keeping a secret," she added. Just then, Scarlett passed by and went to take her seat. "Is everything okay?" She asked Lucas. "You all came to the restroom," she added in case they had not understood why she asked."We just wanted to make sure that you were doing great," Alex was the one that answered. He stood up afterward and headed out. If he had to lie to Scarlett one more time, he might as well end up spilling the beans.He had to walk away to prevent himself from saying anything. Nick excused himself and followed after his brother. They got into another compartm
Scarlett stretched out her hand and touched him lightly. She watched him try to put himself together properly before he turned around with a big feigned smile on his face."What are you doing out here?" He asked her calmly. "You know it's cold out here," he added.She rolled her eyes. She was tired of everyone knowing what was good for her and what was not. It was all driving her nuts and she wished that they would all just give her a break. It irritated her more because he seemed to be having his struggles but was still looking out for her like she was a priority."Why were you crying?" She asked him. He looked up at her sharply."I was not crying. I just have a cold and it has given me a runny nose, but—""Oh don't lie to me," Scarlett cautioned him. "I know what I heard."He was silent for a while as he avoided her eyes. Thoughts of what he would say to her rummaged through his mind. An idea soon occurred to him."It's about my company," he finally said. "I think we might be runni
Scarlett decided that it would be a good option for the entire crew to return to Santorini. She had cut short their trip the last time, and when she suggested it this time, Alex was in full support. They sent out invitations and made arrangements. Scarlett added George and Daniella to the list and after the entire planning, it looked so promising.Daphne and Nick arrived the night before the trip."Left for me, I would have suggested that you both went on your honeymoon alone but since you want us in it as well, I can't decline," Daphne said as she settled in Scarlett's room.They had agreed that Daphne would spend the night with Scarlett while Nick and his brother would share a room as well. "Let's just say I wanted to do it as compensation for cutting short the trip the other time, and we all deserve a break from the cruel life we have gotten over," Scarlett said. "That reminds me," Daphne said as she took out her makeup from the dresser with some wipes. "What did Lucas say to yo
"If it's not the bride," Daphne began excitedly as she opened up the door and barged into the room where Scarlett was ready to get into her wedding dress."Daphne!" Scarlett called out as she went ahead to hug her best friend. "I thought you were not going to come anymore," she added. "Of course, you know that I will not miss your big day for anything," Daphne said. She had been a bit incapacitated the whole time of the preparations, because of the pregnancy and Nick had insisted that she stayed back and allowed the doctor to attend to her. Daniella had managed to squeeze out time out of her busy schedule and away from George who seemed obsessed with her every day. She saw the way they had their pictures all over social media, and they were equally successful chefs."Is Lucas coming?" Scarlett asked."I tried to talk to him, but he said he does not want to be here," Daphne replied."But he has signed the divorce papers already, right?" Scarlett asked. "I don't like the way he is ma
Scarlett stopped by Alex's house on her way back from a contract job. The hospital incident had taken a toll on everyone, especially Alex. He had gone into hiding, away from his house and away from his office.When his parents finally decided to give him space, they went back to Singapore along with Nick and Daphne. They all had no idea that the incident would take a toll on him that much, and Scarlett seemed to think that he was overreacting, but she could not help but think that it was all her fault.She had finally gone to Africa for the contract, but every day, she kept thinking about Alex. Raymond had urged her to enjoy herself and do her job well, but she could not help it. She called him and sent him messages every day, but he would not answer or reply. She had made a call to his housekeeper who told her the exact time he usually came back to the house. She had told him that Alex now had empty beer and whiskey bottles in his study. Scarlett knew that he was not a drunk. He ba
"What do you mean you would not carry out the procedure anymore?" Alex raged as he followed the doctor out of the surgical ward, alerting his family members.They rushed out immediately to see what was going on."Doctor Ezra, you have to give me a good explanation for all of these," he continued. The doctor stopped and turned around to face him."I think Scarlett and your mother would have a better explanation for this," he said. "I think that my work here is done," he added and walked away.Alex turned to his mother, not knowing what to expect."What is he talking about?" He asked her. His mother fidgeted a little before she finally looked up at him. "Scarlett would be in a better position to explain things to you," she said. "Can you all just stop pointing fingers and tell me what is going on?" He asked. His mother was silent. His father and Nick were as lost as he was as they were still trying to fathom what was going on, but grateful in their hearts that Alex was still alive.
Alex stepped out of the ward and his father stood up immediately after he saw him. They stood and looked at each other for a while. There was no disappointed scowl on his face to suggest that he was angry. Instead, a beautiful smile was plastered to his face. He stretched out his hands just like he would do every day after work when they were little boys. Alex rushed at his father and engaged him in a big embrace. His father patted his back gently and Alex relaxed slowly. They soon sat down at a corner and his mother came to join them."Would you want anything to eat?" She asked her husband who looked up at her with a smile."Alex teaches us every day how to love," he said to her. "Our boy is so brave," he added as he smiled at her. "I don't want to be reminded further that my son is about to have his heart out and given to someone else," she said. "Where is Nick and Daphne?" Alex asked. He had not seen them since he came out. Just Lucas sat there with his face buried in his hand
"Time for what exactly?" Lucas asked when he saw that he was the only person that did not know what was being discussed. Doctor Ezra looked back at him, but did not say anything to him, but turned around and left. Lady Abbott looked at her son Alex and tears welled up in her eyes. She went ahead to engage him in a long embrace. "Can someone tell me what is going on here?" Lucas asked again, spreading out his hands and looking around. "In case you have not noticed, Alex has decided to donate the heart for Scarlett's transplant," Daphne said to him. Lucas has become such a pain in the ass and she was equally getting irritated."What is that supposed to mean?" Alex asked with an amused expression. Daphne looked at him unbelievably. He ignored her and moved to where Alex was standing."You think that you are the hero, right?" He asked Alex. "You went behind my back to see the doctor and agree to the transplant?" He continued. "I simply did what had to be done," Alex said."But you d
Alex rushed at her immediately while Nick picked up his phone immediately to call for help. Lucas turned on his phone too so he could make a quick call to Doctor Ezra about her current situation.If there was a right time to put aside their differences and work together, it had to be now. Nick looked at Daphne as he spoke to the pilot on the phone. He saw how she was visibly trembling and he knew she was highly terrified.He went over to where she was and put a hand around her in a comforting manner, rubbing her back gently in circles so she would calm down.Once she was calm, he held her close to him. "I am sorry about this but remember the doctor said panicking will increase your blood pressure, and it's not good for the baby," he said to her. She nodded and turned around to hug him.The medical team soon arrived with a travel bus and they collected an unconscious Scarlett immediately."I called Doctor Ezra and he said we need to bring her in immediately," Lucas said as they all fi
Scarlett stretched out her hand and touched him lightly. She watched him try to put himself together properly before he turned around with a big feigned smile on his face."What are you doing out here?" He asked her calmly. "You know it's cold out here," he added.She rolled her eyes. She was tired of everyone knowing what was good for her and what was not. It was all driving her nuts and she wished that they would all just give her a break. It irritated her more because he seemed to be having his struggles but was still looking out for her like she was a priority."Why were you crying?" She asked him. He looked up at her sharply."I was not crying. I just have a cold and it has given me a runny nose, but—""Oh don't lie to me," Scarlett cautioned him. "I know what I heard."He was silent for a while as he avoided her eyes. Thoughts of what he would say to her rummaged through his mind. An idea soon occurred to him."It's about my company," he finally said. "I think we might be runni
"What did you say to her in there?" Nick asked as he took Daphne back to where they were seated initially. "Maybe if you had not rushed in there like we were planning your murder, I would have had the chance to have even a normal conversation with her," Daphne said, sounding agitated."At the end of the day, Scarlett might probably start to request answers from you guys," she continued. "You are all doing a bad job at keeping a secret," she added. Just then, Scarlett passed by and went to take her seat. "Is everything okay?" She asked Lucas. "You all came to the restroom," she added in case they had not understood why she asked."We just wanted to make sure that you were doing great," Alex was the one that answered. He stood up afterward and headed out. If he had to lie to Scarlett one more time, he might as well end up spilling the beans.He had to walk away to prevent himself from saying anything. Nick excused himself and followed after his brother. They got into another compartm