She would leave. Hera thought to herself as she watched Bryce sleep peacefully that night, draped in his arms just like he did like every other night.That was the only solution to this problem. She wouldn't stay and she definitely wouldn't wait for him to find out and get angry at her. This is what's best for everyone. Maybe she'd tell him about it when she was somewhere safe, somewhere he couldn't reach her so that she wouldn't have to deal with his anger should in case he snaps. In the meantime, she just had to figure out a way to get out of here and quickly.Pulling herself away from Bryce's arms, she slowly made her way outside the bedroom and down the stairs to the living room. She walked out to the balcony at the left wing of the house and stood there, thinking.Too many things were at stake and she doesn't know exactly how to handle it. Wrapping her hands instinctively around her stomach, she threw her face out the open sky. Was this the biggest test of her life? There's no wa
Hera had mixed feelings seeing Nella standing in front of her. Why was she here? Her mind told her that it was one of two things. It was either she came looking for Bryce or Bryce had asked her to come. She didn't want to believe in the latter because he would never do that to her. He had promised that he wouldn't hurt her so there's no way he would invite her here or did he? "Hera right?" Nella had asked and Hera only nodded, wondering how she knew her name because if she recalled properly, they've never really had a proper one on one conversation and they've never crossed paths. Did Bryce tell Nella about her perhaps? "Where's your boss?" She had asked and Hera was tight-lipped. She doesn't really address him as her boss anymore and she doesn't know how to tell her that. For the longest of time, she called him by his name as he had requested and it had remained so since then. "Bryce isn't at home." Nella arched a brow at her, stunned. Since when did Bryce agree to formality betw
Bryce paced around the hospital like a mad man. Even Mariam couldn't get it him to calm down or sit or do anything. It's been hours since they took her inside with them. It's been hours since he nearly beat up a doctor that tried to stop him from going in there with her. They weren't saying anything to him and it was only a matter of time before he looses his brain cells completely.This situation was very antagonizing and it just catapulted him back to that time he was trying so hard to forget and moved past from.Bryce felt his hands tremble. Each time he thought of Hera in that state that he had met her, his entire body shook involuntarily. It was happening again just like it did in the past. Just like it happened to his mother. He rubbed his hands together nervously.No. It cannot be. Hera will be fine and his baby...oh God his child! How could he have missed it. Is this another punishment from him up there? Hera hasn't done anything wrong so why was he taking it out on her and no
Doctors running. Nurses speedily pushing a hospital cart into Hera's room. The whole ward was in chaos yet Bryce couldn't figure out what was happening. No one would talk to him and no one would tell him what's going on. He had tried to stop a nurse but even she couldn't give him a reasonable response. It shouldn't be what he was thinking. It should never be what he is thinking. It just can't be. The doctor rushed out of her ward and Bryce had no other choice but to corner him. "What's happening Doctor? Where is Hera? What's going on?" The words rushed out of his mouth before he could stop it. "Why is no one talking to me?" "She's crashing sir." He breathed out. "But i can assure you that we're doing everything we can to sustain her. Hopefully, she responds to treatment because at this rate, all i can say is that you should brace yourself for the worst." The doctor stated and ran off to join the others almost immediately. Bryce froze. His head reeling from fear and uncertainty. He
Bryce was led into Hera's ward after informing Mariam to update the sisters at the convent about Hera's progress. She's asking for him and he didn't know what to expect. Was she angry at him? Would she scold him? Would she tell him off? With every step he took, his fears only heightened.He stepped into her room to find her resting with her eyes closed but when he got closer to her bed, she slowly opened her eyes to find him in front of her. Her once cheerful and peaceful face had gone pale and he suddenly felt guilty.Hera on the other hand was ecstatic to see Bryce. She had thought that he had left when he found out that she was pregnant. It took a lot of convincing on the doctor's part that he was still out there waiting for her and that's why she asked that he was brought in to come and see her so that she'd know what to believe. If maybe they were lying to her or otherwise but here he was.It took everything she had to not jump out of bed and run into his arms but she opened up h
Bryce was seated at the restaurant with a coffee in one hand as he stared outside the window. He had just finished a meeting with his staff and decided to sip on his coffee as he waited out here for someone. Part of the reason why he hasn't returned back home was because he wanted Hera to enjoy her little freedom before he arrives.With a deep contented sigh, his mind rolled out the events that had happened the past week. So far, Hera has been discharged from the hospital and was given intensive care at home. Most of the time, they had ended up arguing over a couple of things like her personal space which was no longer hers anymore.He had been watching her like a hawk watching over its hatchling. He had been overly protective of her but with good intentions too. Hera on the other hand believes that he was doting on her too much and wanted to do some things on her own but he wouldn't allow it. God forbids he does. There's absolutely no way in hell that he'd do that. He never lets her
"What do you think of this?" Bryce asked Max who was busily flipping through the papers on his desk as if his life depended on it. He had noticed that his best friend has been incredibly busy these past few weeks with work and business travels that he couldn't help but pity him. Regardless of his whore side, Max had always been a hard worker and takes his job seriously. "Do you think that Hera will like it?"Max looked at him wearily but his face is quickly replaced with shock, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets when he saw what Bryce was trying to show him. It was a goddamn engagement ring in a beautiful jewelry box. Max couldn't believe it. "Y-You want to propose to Hera? You want to get married?"Bryce smiled cheerfully when he noticed that he had gotten Max's full attention. "Yeah. I've spoken to the sisters at the convent and I've made my intentions known to them. They gave me their blessings too.""This is a huge step Bryce, even for you." Max reminded him, standing up
"Yes please make sure that everything goes according to plan and smoothly tomorrow night. Don't forget to keep me updated on everything. Okay bye." Bryce disconnected the call as soon as he came out of Hera's ward. He had accompanied her and Mariam to the hospital for her checkup and while they were at it, he had excused himself to take a call in regards to Hera's birthday surprise. So far, he was utterly and totally stressed but it was worth it.With a smile on his face, he dipped his hands into his pockets to reveal the small box. For some reason, he has been carrying it everywhere not wanting to put it down even for a second. He opened the box and stared at the beautiful engagement ring resting there. He carressed the ring with his finger as he imagined how beautiful it would look on Hera's hands before putting it back into his pocket.He was trying his very possible best to have everything under control before tomorrow evening so that he would be fully prepared to celebrate Hera's