[ Xavier ]I hate lying to Adeline but I had no other choice, it was a death game and I don’t want to put her life at stake in order to win this war. I received a call from Alessandro De Niro when she went to prepare my coffee. He told me that Arthur is planning to send his mother and Emily to Argentina through a cargo ship since my men have been sniffing them everywhere and they could be caught at airports.Arthur was sending them away means he had something crazy running in his lunatic mind. I had to chase them and stop them from leaving. It was around eleven in the night, when I ensured that Adeline and Grandma were fast asleep, I snuck out of the house as they were about to leave at twelve thirty or one in the midnight.I called Ross and my other men who were working with Aitana’s men as they were professional in this crime world and even police maintain their distance from such shady people.“I am sorry, Ade. I have to do this for us.” I murmured to myself when I glanced at our r
[ Xavier ]The gunshot echoed in the air and chaos erupted when the dock workers began to scream and run here and there but I wasn’t hurt, neither did any of our men but I heard painful screams of Emily, she was rolling on the ground clutching her leg. She was shot on the leg. Linda was terrified, she couldn’t move from her place.“Sorry, you could be dead if I hadn’t shot her. Don’t worry, she’ll only have a limp leg for the rest of her life.” Aitana said blowing air on her gun’s mouth.“Take them away from here. We can’t stay here for long or we’ll get caught.” I commanded to my men and they quickly rushed towards the women.“Arthur isn’t here yet, I have to wait for him. Can you take care of these women?” I asked Aitana, it was an indirect request but she is professional in dealing with such criminals in her own way.“These ladies will experience the best service today.’ She smirked and gestured her men to follow her out of the port area.“Sir, the police will catch us.” Ross said,
[ Adeline ]I couldn’t understand how my life flipped upside down in a blink of a moment. The death was approaching me slowly but all of a sudden, Xavier was the one, laying on the ground in the pool of his blood, his eyes on me until they closed and he had fallen lifeless on the ground.My world crashed down, my husband was shot right in front of my eyes and I couldn’t move or rush to him, I was frozen on my spot.“No! Xavier!” I screamed.I didn’t realise who untied me because I crawled my way to my husband. I patted his cheeks vigorously, “Xavier, open your eyes. You can’t die. Please, look at me.” I cried profusely but he didn’t respond.“Adeline, step aside. We have to take him to the hospital.” I heard Aitana’s voice but I shook my head negatively.“No, I am not leaving him. He will wake up. My Xavier is a strong man. He can’t die.” I again patted his head.“He’ll definitely die if you won’t let us take him to the nearest hospital. For God’s sake, use your brain and let’s rush t
[ Adeline ]Hours passed, perhaps the dawn rolled on but we didn’t hear anything from the doctors yet, they just kept rushing out and again going inside with medicines and other supplies, they refused to answer anything and it grew my fear even more. I couldn’t wrap my mind around this sudden halt in my life.“Here, have this or you’ll fall sick, Adeline.” Travis offered me coffee but I refused by shaking my head negatively.“No, I am fine but thanks, Travis.” I tried to smile but failed.He sighed and sat down on the vacant chair beside me.“I can’t feel the depth of your pain and fears, Adeline because I haven’t seen someone I love in this situation but I am here for you and Xavier, always and I know my friend, he won’t like if he learn that you tortured yourself. So, for Xavier, have some coffee. He is under the best care and we’d shift him to the best hospital in the city once his condition stabilizes and the doctors approve his shift.” He said and again tried to make me have the
[ Adeline ]“Hey, love. Wake up. See, I am here, your Adeline.” I whispered to the sleeping figure of my husband but he was in a deep sleep under the effect of the medicines. My hands ached to touch him but I was scared of hurting him. His abdomen was wrapped in bandages.I hadn’t left his side since I came back to the hospital with Grandma. Eventually, I had to tell her everything. Sooner or later, she’ll find out so hiding from her wasn’t an option. She took everything really patiently, even the death of her other grandson who wanted to kill her elder grandson. She expressed no remorse for his death.She wanted to come with me to the hospital but I insisted her to stay home and promised to bring her to the hospital once he gains his consciousness.“Xavier, I have to tell you something. I also got to know an hour ago but this is really an amazing news but you have to wake up first because I want to see your reaction when I tell you this.” I talked to him in a hope that he was listeni
[ Xaiver ]“I’m pregnant, Xavier.”These three words sent my mind into frenzy. For a moment, I thought I was dreaming after waking up and it could be the effect of medicines but when she kissed my forehead and placed my hand on her flat belly, my whole world stopped.I was numb to react and unable to process anything. She told me that we’re about to have a baby, our baby. I am going to be a father and when I just narrowly escaped death.The history might repeat itself once again. I could have lost my wife and another child if it wasn’t my fate and the God’s blessings.“Please, say something, Xavier. Your silence isn’t good.” I heard her wavered voice and when I met her eyes, I could see insecurities and many questions.“I can’t kiss you, how horrible a situation can be? I’m going to be a father and I am hearing this news on a hospital bed, with a hole in my stomach. I am overwhelmed, Ade.” I spoke the truth as I was still trying to wrap my mind around this news.“I can understand, Xav
[ Adeline ]“What you both did inside? It was ridiculous.” I reprimanded Travis when doctors told us to leave his ward when they came to examine him and proceed with his shift to the hospital which was financed by the Linwood company.“It’s simple, we don’t trust the staff here because we don’t know them. What if his security is breached again by any insider? And what if this news leaks in the media, the damage will be beyond repair and all the suspicion will be pointed on Xavier. The investigation is on full swing and we need to keep low profile until the case is closed.” Travis explained and I thought he was right.“His wounds are fresh, I am afraid if he gets hurt while moving in an ambulance.” I expressed my concern.“Don’t worry, they are the latest technology, bumps on the roads can’t be felt and the best paramedic team will be with him and the route is only of twenty minutes at night time.” Travis assured me and I hoped everything happens smoothly.“Travis, can I ask you for a
[ Adeline ]“Linda, how are you?” I spoke over the microphone and her screaming stopped.“Emily, I hope your leg is healing now. It’s a long time since we met and I am feeling very elated to see you both. I hope you’re being treated well.” I said.“Adeline, you bitch! You coward whore, if you have guts, come in front of me.” Linda sneered and yelled at the cameras.For the first time, I witnessed her losing her temperament and it showed how vulnerable she was. Emily’s eyes moved on the camera as well but she didn’t express anything.“Linda, don’t shout, you’re making it hard for Emily to survive with you.” I said.“You’re enjoying this right? Just remember, if anything happens to me, my son will destroy you and that bastard.” Linda screamed.“I am sorry, Linda but your son can’t do anything now or ever.” I said and suddenly the two sided mirror became transparent and now, she could see me.Her eyes turned dark and she marched towards the glass.“I am going to kill you, Adeline Greyson