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Chapter Seventy-Seven - Alexander's Refusal
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“Yes, Alexander Van Every speaking,” said Alexander accepting the call with a feeling of dread clutching at his heart. Was it regarding his dad?“Hello, Mr. Van Every! I’m calling from Columbia Hospital Critical Care Unit. Your fiancée, Beatrix Rotterdam has been admitted here for allegedly attempting suicide by slashing her right wrist. She is in the OT but we need you here for the formalities and police investigation.” Alexander’s jaws dropped with horror at the news. Surely there was some misunderstanding here! Why would Beatrix commit suicide?“Are you sure about this? How serious is Ms. Rotterdam? Maybe it was just an accident,” he reasoned.“No, Mr. Van Every. It is a suicide, and the patient is critical. Please come here as soon as you can.” Alexander quickly changed and stuffed his wallet, and phone, and rushed over to his parents' room. “Mom, dad, I need to go to Columbia Hospital right now. Beatrix has attempted to take her life and is admitted to the Critical Care Unit. T
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Beatrix opened her bleary eyes slowly after a while, focusing on Alexander sitting at her bedside. There was a police officer too at the foot of the bed on high alert. “Alexander!” she croaked with surprise. The doctor came forward to check on her. “Please, can you step out, officer? I need to check how the baby is doing,” said the doctor. The officer reluctantly left the room, and the doctor started talking to the sonographer present. Thankfully, no one gave him a thought, considering him to be the father of the baby. Seeing his only opportunity, Alexander leaned towards Beatrix. “Why did you do such a thing, Beatrix?” he scolded her. “I’ll do it again if you don’t marry me, Alexander. I’ll give my verdict against you and send you to prison.” Alexander gaped at her, unable to understand whether she did this on purpose to trap him or something else! It didn’t look like she did this to kill herself. He looked at the bandaged wrist and wondered how much she had harmed herself. How w
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Thankfully, Alyssa was away when she went home. Not in the mood to face her questions, Eva went to her room and quickly changed for bed. She lay down, but the tears wouldn’t stop. Alexander’s sudden announcement had her broken. She didn’t know what to think of Beatrix’s pregnancy. Why would Alexander lie to her if he had enjoyed physical intimacy with Beatrix? She was sure there was an explanation because, as far as she knew Alexander, he never lied. He would have told her if he had any physical intimacy with Beatrix even once. He would rather face her wrath than lie to her! Eva wiped her eyes dry, feeling determined to move out before Alexander came over to his apartment. She wouldn’t ask him for an explanation or remind him of his promise to her. Even if she died of heartbreak, she would never beg him to accept her in his life, to love her. She would go away to her own little apartment forever, far away from their lives. The next day, Eva completed all the formalities and received
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Alexander dragged his tired body to the hotel room he had been staying in for the last few days. He had completed his work in London but somehow didn’t have the wish to return home and face Beatrix again. The entire afternoon Ashton had been calling him but he had been too busy in a meeting to accept his call. He unlocked his phone to check the messages Ashton had sent wondering what the urgency was all about. There wasn’t a thing that Ashton didn’t know about him. They were more like brothers than best friends. He frowned at the message, wondering what was up now. Bro, did you announce your wedding and Beatrix’s pregnancy officially today? It has gone viral! Here’s the link, check. Call me immediately, it’s important.–Ashton.Shocked, Alexander clicked on the link, which took him to Beatrix’s social media post. Alexander gaped at the photograph of them together. It was an old photograph taken by uncle Desmond when he was alive. He had forced them to pose with one another for the p
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Eva rushed to open the door and found a beaming Alyssa outside. “What’s wrong? Who were you fighting with?” asked Alyssa, coming inside, but froze at seeing her brother standing in the middle of the living room. How did he find them? How did he know their address? “What are you doing here, Alex?” she demanded angrily. “I've come here to take you both home,” he said gruffly. “I’ve bought this apartment and I’m not going anywhere with you. This is my home,” said Eva pointedly. It made Alexander angrier, and he glared menacingly at her. After that clarification earlier, he had expected Eva to give up her grudge and return home with him.“What was the need to suddenly buy an apartment?” he demanded gruffly, angry with the two of them. “I’m tired of living in other people’s houses and being trampled upon like trash. I refuse to be addressed as a beggar girl. Tell your dad that I have an apartment of mine now,” she spat back, taking Alexander by surprise. He had completely forgotten ab
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The next morning, Alyssa was so apprehensive at the prospect of working for Nicholas that she left early without having her breakfast. After she left, Eva had just taken a bite of her sandwich when the doorbell rang. She was sure Alyssa was back for something. She opened the door with an eye roll. “Since you’re back, you might as well have your breakfast,” she said with a grin, but froze at seeing Alexander at her doorstep. His disheveled state, and tousled hair made him look as if he just woke up from bed and arrived here. “You? Don’t you have any work early in the morning?” Alexander grinned lazily, his eyes sweeping over her and resting on her face at last. “Yes, me! Just came over to grab some coffee and breakfast till I set up my new home.” Eva’s eyes widened as she tried to grasp the meaning of his words. “New home? Have you moved away somewhere?” she asked, following Alexander inside while he eyed her food hungrily. “Don’t touch my food. I’ll get you yours.” She rushed to
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Alexander unlocked his door and opened it wide for Eva to enter. The amused grin on his face was enough to warn her that his intentions weren’t very pure. Was there a button even to be stitched? “Where’s the button?” she asked, looking around the place. He might have moved in last night, night, but the place was spotlessly clean and perfect, as if he had been cleaning it all day! “It’s on my shirt. Here,” he said, pointing at the dangling button on his shirt. Eva looked confused. She had been there with him for so long, yet she hadn’t noticed that button before! Did he just pop it? “Do you have a thread and needle?” she asked, and he looked blankly at her. “I’ll get them.” She was about to go back, but he stood blocking the closed main door, his eyes twinkling as they gazed back at her. “Move, Alexander!” “No. Come here and open the door if you have to go out.”“How? Should I walk through you and get to the door?” He shrugged, waiting for her to do just that. Eva groaned and walk
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The next morning, Eva watched her friend load her luggage into her car. “Don’t just disappear. Keep in touch!” she said, giving Alyssa a bear hug. “Sure! You too update me whatever happens!” she reminded Eva. “I will! The same goes for you.” Alyssa waved her off and walked away towards her car. “Nothing can happen between me and Nicholas!” she said with an eye roll before climbing into her car. Eva chuckled and went upstairs to her apartment, her heart racing with anticipation. Would Alexander now remind her of her promises to him? Strangely, they hadn’t heard Alexander since last night. Didn’t he know his sister was leaving? Only Eva knew the real reason. He might have been lonely last night and sought refuge in a bottle. Should she check up on him before leaving for work? Taking baby steps, Eva walked up to his door and stood before it. Was he still sleeping? Should she disturb him? How could she just leave for work without meeting him even once? Taking a deep breath, she press
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“Lucas called to say that Mr. Fitzgerald is busy tonight. He wouldn’t be coming in for a discussion,” said Alexander, hovering around in the kitchen while Eva made dinner. The doorbell rang and Eva looked at him worriedly. “I thought Mr. Fitzgerald isn't coming in tonight.” Alexander shrugged and went forward to check out who had arrived at their doorstep at such an odd hour. Few people knew that he was released today and was still staying here in Bronx. Maybe it was Alyssa and Nicholas! “Should be Lisa and Nicholas.” He opened the door and rolled his eyes at seeing how right he was. “Knew it!” he said, opening the door wider for Alyssa and Nicholas to come in. “At last I’m allowed entry into the place. I thought I would always be a stalker waiting outside!” said Nicholas and Alyssa punched his arm. “Did you really stalk me? You creep?” asked Alyssa in disbelief. Eva emerged from the kitchen and giggled at the ongoing topic. “Yes, so? Alexander knows about it. He caught me so m
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“Eva’s been at my house with Sienna and Alyssa since last night. Don’t worry, we didn’t allow her to return to her apartment. They ensured she didn’t skip her meals, and she was perfectly fine. In fact, we’re all heading there right now,” said Lucas, and Alexander smiled with relief. “I know why you asked. Maybe it’s got something to do with Alyssa. She can answer your question better, bro,” whispered Nicholas. Alexander smiled, amazed at how Nicholas could see through him. “What are we waiting for, man? Let’s go?” urged Alexander, unable to wait any longer. All the formalities were over at the court and they had no reason to wait. “You need to collect your belongings from the precinct, Mr. Van Every,” said the officer, and Alexander nodded. “I’ll see you later, son. Here are the keys to the penthouse. I’m sorry for everything that happened,” said his dad, handing him the keys and walking away, leaving him stunned. What the hell just happened? Did his dad apologize for his beha
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“Bro, this isn’t even half the bail amount. Why did you lie to Eva? She’d be so upset when she comes to know,” said a worried Nicholas as they headed to the court for the initial bail hearing before the Magistrate judge. He looked at the cheque that Sienna had issued against the jewelry that Eva handed to her. It was the exact amount Lucas had specified to Eva. “I didn’t want to overburden her with a loan. Don’t tell her anything. I’ll have a word with Alexander later when he is released. Right now, I’m paying the rest of the amount. It’s the same with Chris’s payment. He didn’t quote it all to Alyssa. I’ll pay the rest when the case is over.” They met Chris and discussed the case outside the court while waiting for the proceedings to start. “So, what’s the update on the case? Did you find any leads? Will they approve of Alexander’s bail request?” asked Lucas in a low whisper. “Yes. I’m hundred percent sure, given Alexander’s respectable past record. I’ve roped in a few noteworthy
