Hailey
I finally stopped crying after a long time. I don’t know what to even think anymore.
“R-Rob” I still stuttered while I tried to speak.
“yeah, Hailey?” he asked.
“When will I be able to go home?”
“I will ask them. Maybe two days”“Okay…”
“I will be here, don’t worry” he smiled at me. “Okay?”“Yeah. my perfect husband”He smiled again. “yes, my perfect wife”
We smiled for a few moments. He can only make me smile even in these worst moments. I am so blessed to have him.
“Has Alex contacted you?” I asked him. Alex has been supportive of our child from the start, but strangely he wasn’t here today.
“Nope. Summer did; she said that he is sorry that he is busy and he can’t come”
I sighed. “Ah, I will kill him. You are even busier than him! You are the CEO of the biggest company! And still, you are here, aren’t you!”
He smiled. “Oh okay calm down, baby, it is alright”
I sighed. “Well! I am tired!”
“Then sleep”“Really?”
“Why not?”“I wanna talk to you”
“We will talk later”“Really?”
“Hailey!” he laughed. “Yes”
“Okay,” I smiled back. “Stay by my side for at least ten minutes and then you can go”
“Okay”I smiled and closed my eyes. I feel safe whenever he is around.
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Robert
I was sitting beside her and watched her close her eyes. She looks so beautiful when she sleeps. I mean, she looks beautiful when she is awake too, but even cuter when she is asleep.
I watched her and she slowly drifted to sleep. I have noticed that she is so used to having me by her side that she doesn’t sleep if I am not here.
And if I am here, she would sleep no matter the conditions.I took out my phone and decided to address the matter to the Police: I am not the Mafia anymore, I would not get involved in all that ever again.
I told the police everything and then they asked me to ask these questions to Hailey because she should know if someone who gives her something to drink or eat, could mix the abortion pills.
I told them I was the only one who ever gave her anything to eat and drink and I told her that no one else should do that. And I of course took all the measures and all the safety precautions!
“So, I hope you can ask her and inform--”
“Yeah sure,” I ended the call. Well, do they really think I am gonna do this shit? When I know that she didn’t take anything from anyone? She knows how dangerous it could be because I am an ex-Mafia. She wouldn’t be so careless.I stood up and went out.
“When will she be discharged?” I asked the doctor.
“Possibly, tomorrow, if all reports are normal”
“Okay”I went out.
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Cassie
I was in Nicholson’s house. A lot has changed in the last year. Oh yeah, I still do call him Nick sometimes, but he tells me to call him Alex. Well, you can’t change someone’s habit!
I came to know that Nick also had another sister. I was really shocked. They explained to me some of the things, which went totally above my head. I didn’t know that I had a sister!
Well, the house where we lived was sold out and then I shifted with Alex and his mom. Hailey was surprised to know about me too, but that's okay because I was adopted. But I still can’t believe that Alex had a sister and he never told me!
Well, it brought good because to calm me down, they promised to give me something and I asked for education in Russia and they agreed!
I will go there in almost one month. I am damn excited.
I was at my new house with Alex. Well, he married Summer two months back. I was happy for them. I knew Summer always loved him and well, I didn’t know if he did that much to her, but I guess I was wrong. He wouldn’t marry someone he doesn’t love!
I walked out of my room and Alex was working on his computer.
“hey” I wished him and he looked at me and smiled.
“Hey Cas”“What’s up?”“Same old business” he sighed and closed his laptop. He looked at me. “How are you?”“I am better”“Take care of yourself”
“It was just a fever”
“And next time, it will just be a slap”I sighed. “Stop being so overprotective”
“Why would I?”“Because!! It is too much”
He laughed. “You are so cute. Go and have rest, I have some work”
“Ah, you always want me to go inside!”“I didn’t say go inside. I just said have rest which means sit down”I sighed. He is so difficult to understand!
I sat down and he opened his laptop and started working again. Summer brought the breakfast and we ate the food.
Summer makes awesome food. At least, I get such good food because of her!
We were eating the food when Alex’s phone rang.
“Hello?” he picked it up.“WHAT? WHY!?”“Oh… I will be there soon…” the call ended.
“What happened?” Summer asked him.“Hailey’s child was aborted”RobertI was out of the hospital as I needed some air. I couldn’t figure out why was everything crumbling down once again. Maybe Hailey was fine right now, she wouldn’t be once she wakes up and this is gonna haunt her for a really long time.I received a call, so I picked it up.“Hello?” I spoke.“Hello, is this Mr. Robert?”“Yes, may I know who is calling?”“Nope”I knew something was strange. “Who are you?”“Your death”“Well, I don’t fear you”“Oh we will see when you face me”“Just tell me who the hell are you!”The call ended and I felt something dangerous was coming and, to be honest, I was a little scared. I didn’t wanna mess in those things again and I just wanted a happy life with Hailey now. This is cruel.I searched the number on truecaller but o
RobertI went out to talk to Alex in the meantime. I was almost sure that he had nothing to do with this, but I should be careful.He was sitting on the bench in front of the ward. He got up as he saw me.“How is she, Robert?” He asked.“Better, I suppose. Of course, she was… uh… really broken, but yeah she slept now, so”“Oh okay, that’s good”“Hm…”I sat down beside him and he sat too. There was a silence while I wanted to know if he had anything to do with it but I knew that there was no way. I had to wait for at least 24 hours and it is so frustrating. Even with the advanced technology, I have to know now.It’s like if Alex had anything to do with it… then he can do anything more in these hours. What will be the use? I had to act on the spot. Also, I think they were smart enough to know we can figure out who the
CassieI was in front of his ICU right now. I couldn’t believe that in no time he was here fighting between life and death. I mean, murder… who would plan something like that? Why Alex? Alex has always been a good guy. Yeah, I do remember something bad he used to do in the past but still, why now?I was almost crying thinking about the moment I received a call and came to know about this. That moment was so terrifying. I needed someone to hug me right now but Summer had to be there.Is it a coincidence? that Hailey had a miscarriage and now Alex had an accident? Is something bad heading towards us?I closed my eyes and let my tears flow.------SummerI was hella shocked when I heard the news. Accident and that too planned? I calmed my nerves because I knew that I had to talk to Robert about this. Maybe he knows who would plan this all right now… after an entire year of everything.
HaileyI was happily eating the ‘edible’ porridge. Well, not that happy because Robert was also eating it because of me. He doesn’t need to be that sweet, you know. He can just be like a normal husband.But I sure love him more when he is like this.I looked at him and he looked back at me.“Eat your food”“Nope,” I replied.“May I know the reason, miss?”“I am not miss!”“Well, Misus?”“Yeah better!”He laughed. What is so funny, huh? How dare he call me miss when I am married to him!“Oh keep on laughing, I am angry” I pouted and he got up and suddenly kissed me on my lips. Then he got away and looked into my eyes.“That is gonna be hard. Are you sure you are gonna remain angry?”I sighed. He knows that his kiss just melted me. “Nope”
HaileyHe stared into my eyes. I really don’t wanna live in that time again, I don’t want him to become like that once again. But the aura he had yet again was similar to that and it was freaking me out.I thought he had a change of heart.I looked back into his eyes.“Robert. Get off me…” I whispered, lovingly. I know that, if I want him to listen to me, I have to be polite. He just looked at me, without saying anything. I waited for him to react.Then he traced his finger around my face and sighed. “You are beautiful”“I know,” I whispered. I don’t know why, but he feels so different. Then he looked at my lips and slowly kissed them. I kissed him back because he hates it when I don’t.His kiss too felt a little different but I ignored it. Then he got away and laid beside me. I sighed and calmed my heart. My heartbeat was over 100, I guess.
SummerI was at home with Alex. His hand was hurt and his leg also almost fractured, so he is on bed rest. After long pleadings with the doctor, we were able to bring him home. They wanted to keep him there.I brought water to him and sat beside him. We just came yesterday and he is already so bored. I heard Hailey was also fine, but we couldn’t visit her because Robert had told us all to stay in our houses and take care of each other. Well, I don’t know if that was a good decision, though.I kept the glass on the table near his bed. He looked at me. “You are so good, Summer. I mean, really. You do so much for me--”“Uh, don’t start again” I sighed. He is suddenly on with his gratitude for everything since last night.“uh okay. Well, how is Hailey? Did you talk to her on the phone?”“Oh no, not today. Yesterday I asked her, she was good”“That&rsq
HaileyI was looking at him shocked when he said it. He is joking, right? Maybe playing..? He can’t hurt me!“What are you saying, Robert…” I whispered. I didn’t know how to react to something like this because I had thought I would never face it again. But here he was, again saying the same thing.“You know what I am saying, don’t you? I don’t think you have any sort of hearing problems. If you do, then tell me, I would consult a doctor” he said so with a smile.I was completely taken aback. I didn’t know a single thing.Don’t tell me my entire work, everything I ever did, sacrificed, worked for, and compromised… went to waste. This is a nightmare.I have to wake up, this can’t be the reality.I closed my eyes. “Closing your eyes won’t change a thing”I got up from the couch we were sitting at. He smir
Hailey“Did you forget your birthday too?” he asked me.Oh fuck, really? like really? I forgot my own birthday!“O-oh seems like”he laughed. “Well, it’s okay. Now we’re gonna celebrate your birthday”I smiled. Yes! It is gonna be so much fun. Maybe I will make new memories and forget what happened today anyway.“Yeahh” I replied.The car started and the speed was good. I was enjoying the scenes that went by. It looked so beautiful. My life was going smoothly and it was good. I know that it is not a good sign, what happened today but anyway I do think that maybe it was some prank. I mean, he never gave any explanation… but I don’t know.I just can’t jump to the conclusion that he is acting. I trust him, after all we are married for two years. and maybe one year wasn’t so beautiful, only I know how much I loved the last year
MaxWe made it out and let Cane’s dedicated team members clear the mess up. No one knew that there was someone who looked like Robert: and no one ever will.I was excited to meet Robert and Hailey to tell them the good news, but I couldn’t go there. Even if I was not on the records for the most of my life, I did have a death certificate.I just messaged Hailey. “I killed John. Let Robert know and yeah… when you two get well, let me know. I want you to visit me.”I smiled thinking of how happy they would be.After a few minutes, she replied. “OMG REALLY, MAX!?”“Yes, Mrs. Hailey :)”“Oh God… thank… thank you so much!”“Thank me by visiting me with Robert. Don’t come alone, he would kill me. But come soon.”“Haha, we w
HaileyI was looking at him. I was in the same Ambulance as him because I wasn’t much hurt. He was really hurt and the doctors were hesitant in making the right call: they were confused if they should take him to the hospital first or should perform an operation on the way.The bullets had seemingly pierced deep. I was already in tears. “He’ll be alright, right?” I asked the doctor. He was concentrating on his breathing and looked at the monitor consciously.“he should be.”“W-what do you mean should be! He has to be!”“Please be calm, mam. We are doing the best we can.”I cried and cupped his face. “I love you, Robert. You have to get well and that too soon. Do you understand me!?”I saw his lips curl into a slight smile. I smile widely noticing that. Was I hallucinating or did he really smile?
Robert“Get away from her!” I yelled at him, but he just took more steps towards her. I went towards her but a few more men came and surrounded us. They pointed a gun at Hailey and me.“Stand back, Robert. Now it’s my time.” he reached Hailey.She was crying badly. She was traumatized again. Again. No... This can’t happen. I can’t fail.“I’ll give you everything John, leave her, ” I said to him again but he ignored me. He forced Hailey to look at him.“That day I stopped” He smirked. “Today I want and I will do it in front of your husband.”“John!!” I yelled but he didn’t even pay any heed.“Let’s go inside.”He smirked as he went inside. His men took Hailey inside and they forced me
RobertI kissed Hailey’s forehead slightly as she smiled.“Get up now, it is already afternoon…” I smirked at her and she smiled.“Not yet.”“Okay.” I laid down beside her and sighed. “Let’s sleep again.”“No no!”“Then?” I raised my eyebrows and looked at her. She smirked and pulled me closer and joined our lips. “Let’s talk.”“Talk, huh?” I kissed her back and hovered over her. “Start then.”She blushed and looked at me. “I think that I have recovered. So, I want you to go back to manage your business.”“My business?” I raised my eyebrow and then smiled. “Your memory is still bad. It is not mine, it is yours.”&ld
JohnI was in my new place. My headquarters burnt down more than a month ago and I have still been thinking of what I should do.I have a lot of things to do. Firstly, I have to take back what rightfully belongs to me too. This is nothing else than Robert’s company. I am his twin, why should he get it all? Wasn’t the business dad’s?I ran out of my family when I was young. It was just when I came to know that they were gonna sell one of their children. I couldn’t risk getting sold too, and I was the weaker one: I would have been the first to be sold.When I ran away, I never thought I’d find anyone from my family again, until, after a few years, Robert became such a prominent figure. I met him by accident and we became friends as we reconciled our childhood.But the problem started when I silently started liking Hailey.
SummerI was so happy. I didn’t bother much and called Alex straight away.It had been almost 40 days since I last talked to him. I was so excited to hear his voice: even if it would be filled with sadness or hatred.I know that he treated me badly, but I also know the reason, so I have already forgiven him.“Summer?” His voice was full of shock but still calm.“Alex… Alex the reports came…”“And?”“It is yours… it is yours, Alex!!” I yelled in happiness.He stayed quiet for a moment before sighing, and then chuckling in happiness. “Woah…”“Are you… coming back?”he didn’t reply for a few minutes. I didn’t say anything. maybe he needed some time to think about that.
One Month Later.Robert“Yes!” I chuckled and she laughed too.“Oh my. I never thought about that. It would have been so good!”“Yes. We can go there if you want!” I smiled at her. Her eyes shone in excitement and she got up.“What are we waiting for? Let’s go!”“Okay okay!” I got up too.We were just going through some online articles about how to have fun. She came across one of the parks which had some pretty cool games and roller coaster ride, and she was immediately drawn towards it.When I told her that we had one in LA too, she was overwhelmed. Now, we are going there.“I am so excited!” She repeated as we went out of the ward. I smiled at her. “I am too.”&
Two Weeks LaterRobertI was finally cured. My new doctor was male, so I didn’t face any problems in the last few days. I was so glad that I was free now.As I went out of the hospital, I thought of Hailey. Three days. It has been three days since I last saw her. Of course, I didn’t meet her from that day, but I did see her from out of her ward.The last time I visited her, she was still so scared. Scared of me.I closed my eyes. It hurts to remember that moment, no matter how much time has passed. But now that I can be with her, I have to make her believe that I am not John. And I have to end this John too so that we can finally have a happy life.I am so done with all these turns. I wanna live happily with her now.I called Alex to let him know about it and even if he was reluct
AlexAfter a few days, I was finally gonna meet Matt.It was the next Sunday when Cassie could finally convince him to meet me. Yeah, they are still together. Even though Cassie gave me the entire command to ask her to leave the relationship, I insisted on deciding it after I had met him.So for all that matters, she is still with him.I had told her to invite him to lunch. As the table was settled, the doorbell rang. I went to open the door.Matt was dressed in fine and decent clothes. he looked at me with respect, as though he never threatened me. We had a good chat over the meal and I was kind of convinced that he had changed. Cassie looked happy from the fact that everything went well.In the end, I agreed to them continuing this relationship.--ONE WEEK LATER