Conrad's POVAt exactly 9 AM I left Quinn's house and headed towards my condo unit where Veronica is waiting for me.Upon opening the door I saw Veronica patiently waiting at the couch.I walked towards her and kissed her on the cheeks."I'm sorry," I apologized. I can hear guilt in my tone not because I didn't come home last night but because I did something that would wreck her."For what?" she bravely asked and I already knew that she knows something happened.I can't hide something from Veronica, I already know that."Something happened between me and Atasha," I confessed and I can't look at her directly in the eyes so I bowed my head."Did you like it?" she asked in a tone filled with pain.I swallowed hard then lift my head and stared at her face."I'm sorry," I uttered and upon saying those words tears fell from her eyes.I immediately pulled her into a tight hug.Veronica keep on punching my chest but I didn't stop her. I allowed her to hit me because I deserve those punches.
Conrad's POVI hugged Veronica until she calms down.When her sobs subsided I bravely face her and upon looking into her eyes I already knew what I wanted but I don't dare to say it."Do you still love Atasha, Conrad?" she asked while looking me directly in the eyes.My heart said yes to that question but my mind keep telling me that I love Veronica and I should stay on her side because that is the right thing to do."I..." I can't finish my sentence. I am afraid that if I gave my answer now I will regret it later on."You still love her," that wasn't a question but a statement like she already figured out the thing I am confused about.I reached for Veronica's hand but she hid it on her back refusing to be touched by me."Did you ever love me or you are just convincing yourself that you love me because I am the one who stayed on your side when the world turns its back on you?" she asked and I can feel pain in her tone."Do you love me or do you just love me because I love you?" she a
Conrad's POVMy body went cold after the call.After my call with Atasha, my phone rang again and upon answering the call I heard an unfamiliar voice."Hello, how are you related to Veronica Reev?" an unfamiliar voice asked."I am her..." I paused for a second having no idea how to answer that question because I felt like the moment I let her walk out of that door I already lose my place in her life."Boyfriend," I added otherwise."Her body had been found, we are currently headed to the nearest hospital, we will send you the address Sir," after that, the call ended so I immediately grabbed my keys and stepped out of my unit.When I reached the parking lot I immediately stepped inside my car and drove away.I headed towards the address that they sent and upon arriving at the Hudson Hospital I immediately asked for Veronica's information.They told me that she was brought to the emergency room so I run and headed there.I roamed my eyes around and my body went cold when I saw Veronica
Atasha's POVI saw relief in Conrad's eyes when Veronica's heart started beating again.Tears fell from my eyes while watching the monitor and seeing Conrad happy.I watched him walk towards Veronica's bed. He held her hands and softly caressed them.I saw in my peripheral vision that Sebastian is looking at me so I turned my head to him and simply nod.Sebastian talked to Conrad first for a few minutes before walking towards me. "How is she?" I asked the moment he reached me."We still have to monitor her condition. If she didn't wake up within 24 hours there is a possibility that she will fall into a coma," he said. I felt heaviness in my chest when I heard that but I still believe that Veronica can make it."She will wake up," I said filled with hope.Sebastian let out a deep breath and then nod his head."I am hoping she will," he said then tapped my shoulder before walking away.The hospital is too busy so even though I can see on his face that he wanted to stay he chose to leav
Atasha's POVI looked at him intently. I froze in place filled with guilt."Don't blame yourself, it's all on me. I am such an asshole," he said but that didn't ease the worry that I have inside.Tears fell from Conrad's eyes and when I can no longer take it I pulled him into a tight hug and caressed his back to calm him down.Conrad cried on my shoulder and whenever I hear his sobs I felt a pang in my chest."She will be fine," I assured him.After a few minutes, he calm down and then broke off the hug.He immediately wiped the tears in his eyes and fixed himself."I'm sorry," he apologized so I simply nod my head and smiled at him.After a while, Sebastian entered the ICU to check Veronica's condition and when he stepped out of the room Conrad immediately stood up to ask for an update."How is she?" Conrad asked."After close monitoring, we found out that the patient suffers from traumatic brain injury and she needed an immediate operation, Conrad," Sebastian uttered.Conrad's face
Conrad's POVWhen Atasha went home I stayed outside the operating room praying for Veronica's successful operation.Hours feel like days and during those times I am being embraced by fear.When Sebastian finally stepped out of the operating room I immediately stood up to talk to him."How is she?" I immediately asked.Sebastian removed his mask then tapped my shoulder and smiled at me."The operation is successful Conrad," he said.I hugged him quickly when I heard those words.The heaviness in my chest was lifted and I felt like I was freed from fear."She will be transferred to her room. We still have to monitor her," he said then tapped my shoulder once again before leaving.Sebastian looks mad at me when I first saw him but I can say that he is a good doctor. He doesn't involve his personal life to work and he treats everyone equally.After a while, Veronica was transferred to her room as Sebastian told me.Before entering Veronica's room they made me wear gloves and gowns.Upon s
Atasha's POVUpon leaving the hospital I headed straight home.Something seems off with Conrad but I don't have any courage to ask because I might just be overthinking things.After an hour of driving, I arrived at my father's house.Upon stepping inside the house it was extremely quiet."Dad!" I called but no one answered so I started searching every room and that is when I realized they aren't home so I headed to the park and there I saw my father sitting on a swing while watching the twins playing with other kids.I walked towards my father and occupied the swing beside him."You are back early," he said.I simply smiled at him and then nod my head."The kids might be looking for me," I said then focused my attention on the kids."Are you okay?" he asked.I looked at him once again then nod my head."Of course," I responded.My father looked at my face intently then let out a deep breath as if he is worried or something."I want to see you smile again," he said which made me smile.
Atasha's POVMy father looked at me intently but our conversation was interrupted when I heard my phone ring.Upon answering the call I saw Grace's name flashed on the screen."She woke up! Veronica woke up!" she announced the moment I answered the call.My eyes widen. I immediately stood up. My father looked at me completely confused."Why? What is it?" he asked with curiosity laced in his voice."Veronica, she's awake," I uttered filled with happiness."Do you want to go there?" he asked.I looked at him intently and then flashed a small smile before shaking my head."I won't be needed there and besides Veronica and I aren't on good terms," I said.My father nods his head. I sat on the swing once again and continued watching the twins.When they finally noticed my presence they started running towards me and pulled me into a tight hug."Mommy you're here," they happily uttered while hugging me tightly.I hugged them back and kissed them on their cheeks."Did you miss Mommy?" I asked