Chapter 18Charles immediately looked up as he heard the bullet sound. One of his bodyguards fired a man who tried to aim a bullet at him. The lucky rogue escaped the shot to his heart but his leg fell injured. He ran to a white Skoda parked just two feet away which sped in a record speed as soon as he sat in it. But justice always wins in the end, one of Charles's security already recorded the vehicle number.Looking at the corpse of Aliza, Charles turned out like a lifeless soul. He felt numb gazing down at her with zero emotions but tears ran out of his eyes like a never ending rain. He simply got up from beside her and stared around blank at the people who were gazing at him with concern. The head security understood that his boss was unmanageable and tried to help him to the car to drop him at his parents house but Charles stopped him."Where are you taking me? My Aliza is lying there injured. She needs to be taken care of. I cannot just leave her and go to work." Charles pointe
Chapter 19"Are you sure about this Jack?" Charles immediately dialed Jack's number and asked him to be agitated. "Sir, as soon as I received the call from you, I directed all my men to different parts of the world. This photo was taken by one of them in Boston. As soon as I received the picture I directly sent it to you." Charles gulped the glass of water placed on his desk. He closed his eyes for a few seconds and tried to calm the eccentric beats of his heart.Charles tried to analyze the situation. The body when he was found in front of the hospital was completely covered in blood. To be truthful he hadn't seen the face of the lady but due to the shock he was already in, his eyes might have deceived and misinterpreted her to be Aliza. Among the most shocking coincidence was that the lady's physique exactly matched Aliza's. That is why probably Larry and even his bodyguards misunderstood her to be Aliza.Settling down he ran his hands on his face tiredly and took the phone back to
Chapter 20"Charles, please let me go. My son is sick." She cried praying to him. The hands that enveloped her so guarded fell to the sides as he gazed down at her in a blow. A faint nod of his head in asking her the question the most dreaded..... his eyes stare down at her in shock. Aliza replies looking down to her feet. "Yes, Asher is sick and he is my son."Charles's hands formed to fists making the knuckles turn white as he digests the heart wrecking truth revealed to him. In a numb feeling breakdown he walked to the window turning his back to her and blinked his eyes repeatedly to clear the dampness. "Leave" he shouted and Aliza sprinted out of the door without a turn back.FlashbackTwenty one months AgoAfter the morning of their love making Aliza was busy setting the file for the next meeting. The work was very busy as it was the time Richmond Industries was launching their new clothing line. Charles was continuously occupied with the meetings but he sent Aliza away so that s
Chapter 21Flashback continues.That day Aliza did not pick up any of the calls of Charles after getting to her quarter. Charles went very busy. Meetings lined up one after another so that he couldn't go and see his fiancee. He was very anxious about what happened to Aliza. She wouldn't pick up his calls or even answer his messages.At night eleven there was a knock at the door of her quarter. Aliza knew who the person was and though she had no intention to see she had no chance to avoid him. She signed the contract and couldn't quit the company, failing which she had to render a massive amount as penalty to the firm. Within a fortnight there is a huge wall built between them accompanied by immense damage in their relationship. How could she get cheated so ruinously in her life? Marrying a mafia leader....what would be the fate of her and her unborn children? How long would she survive with a constant churning in her heart of their children's lives always in danger? How could she live
Chapter 22Charles returned to California desolated. His beautiful thoughts shattered after he heard the word 'son ' come out of Aliza's lips. How could she move on this fast with already a son in her way? Was she cheating on him? Did she ever think of him after leaving? Was he the only one among them to fall in love and suffer? Why did she cheat on him (her fiance) for Larry who was just an acquaintance for her?Charles wanted to ask her about the list of all these questions that created a turmoil in his mind but as soon as the word 'son' fell out of Aliza's lips, everything shattered around him and his mind went blank after that.Outwardly he was a man with every happiness in the world and dreams fulfilled but the world did not know his heart was like a barren land with no single plant to fruit. With an empty soul and zero happiness in his life Charles diverted all his energy only on business. He worked hard night and day and the Richmond Industries which was already #1 in United S
Chapter 23Ahead was a picture of Aliza which dropped from the file. Charles's vision fortuitously fell on her digits and he couldn't believe what he was seeing. Their engagement ring was still on her finger. His eyes went wide in a sweet surprise staring stock-still at her photo like a billions worth deal has just been showered upon him. He was off the space enthralled with excitement and his heart raced with a speed of thousand miles per second until Jack brought him back with his words. "Sir, what happened, are you okay? Is something wrong?"Charles couldn't control but leave his lips spread to a jubilation. His stance was filled with happiness to know Aliza was still his. He felt he was over the moon and the happiest person on earth. "Yes. I'm fine Jack. Nothing is wrong." He stressed on the word 'nothing' in blessedness. "In fact after years of continuous consternation my kernel settles happily and stable now with your file. Thank you for the help. You did a great job." He patte
Chapter 24Aliza had been taking turns to the hospital for the past ten months. Asher had been suffering from poor appetite, frequent stomach aches and swelling. He will be turning two in another month but the baby looked malnourished in spite of her best efforts because of frequently falling sick. Aliza had been taking him regularly to doctors but with no recovery. Somehow they weren't able to diagnose what his real problem is.After a number of scans, blood tests and innumerable examinations the words the doctor spoke next to Aliza eroded the ground under her feet. The thing that she wouldn't even imagine in her dream just happened and the world stopped around her. Asher was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a sort of blood cancer.Aliza did not know what to do. Going through the doctors she had exhausted her complete safety deposits. The innumerable calls to Larry failed and Charla was out of reach. Aliza understood that wasn't a mistake, it was a blunder she had commi
Chapter 25The doctor smiles. "Of course he will live with Ms Rodriguez." The words of the doctor brought goosebumps in the nerves of Aliza not only for knowing that her son would live but for the gift given to her. "Oh thank you so much doctor....thank you so much." Aliza is ecstatic with her eyes sparkling like stars. Charles was filled with unbound happiness after hearing the words of the physician. With an invitation of a cheerful grin on his features he shook hands with the oncologist. "Thank you for your care and attention towards my son Dr George. I'm grateful to you." He says in a pleased smile. Aliza jumps off her seat with sleeping Asher in her lap and sits on Charles hugging him tight. She wasn't in the responsiveness of her surroundings after hearing the overwhelming good news but the gray haired physician understood it well. "I will give you a moment Mr and Mrs Rodriguez." He says and leaves the room to give some privacy. Charles held firm his little family which was i
Chapter 32AllesandroIt was the graduation ceremony of Edith. She passed out with flying colours. Like I always assumed she is a fighter. Even after so many hurdles she succeeded in life. Suffering a heart disease while going pregnant and giving birth to a child isn't easy for a woman who was ailing a situation between life and death.The function started and the name of all the students started to go announced one by one. "Edith Penelope Martin" the presiding professor announced. I stood up from my seat and clapped ebullient with my smile extending ear to ear for my wife as she receives her degree. Edith's parents too came for the function and Allen was too proud of his daughter. After the ceremony everybody threw their hats in the air. Edith's eyes were sparkling like stars in enrichment as she took pictures with her friends.Edith completed her graduation from the subject of biochemistry. Her main subjects were molecular biology and life sciences. One day she aims to become a bioch
Chapter 31AllesandroHolding my wife's hand I lay my head on her bed. She was still unconscious. It pinched me of her helpless state but my hands were tied. I couldn't give her any treatment because she was in her advanced pregnancy. Extreme emotions can be dangerous to her fragile heart. I should see to it that she doesn't get agitated regarding any issue. Her health should stay stable like right it is now till the date she delivers the baby.Normal delivery is out of question for Edith. The exertion and labor can enhance the hole in her heart. It can prove to be fetal for her and the baby too. When you are about to lose something you come to know the importance of it in your life. My wife was fighting for her life and I feel a part of me was trying to depart from me.I always commanded and exercised my control on her because I am too possessive of her. Stupid me, I was worried about her security but in the process I had no idea how much I was hurting her until she bursted out her
Chapter 30AllesandroEdith is now six months pregnant. Initially she suffered a lot of nausea but from last two months thankfully she is fine. "Sandro..." She scratches my upper arm as I was preparing her favorite meal buffalo chicken wings. "What do you want Sweet cakes?" I ask her without turning back but there was no answer. My hands go stationary and exhale a sigh turning reverse. Her eyes meet mine and gradually scroll down to my lips.I chuckle at her pretty antics. Edith's style is always different. She gets me head over heels by her unique and cute way of asking things. "You want a kiss? Why? It is not even two hours since we made love?" She narrows her lips looking around but not meeting my eyes when I try to pull her leg. I smile at her bubbly capers and lay my hands around her fragile form bringing her closer to me in a hug.Turning her head out of my crook Ipulled her close to me, gently backing myself against the walls. Angling my face to hers I steal a look into her e
Chapter 29AllesandroThree months laterIt was Sunday and Charla is on leave. I was making spaghetti for me and Edith when I hear my telephone ring in the living hall. God, let this not be a call from the hospital. Today I not only have to feed but also cook for my little wife. I cannot afford to make Edith cook in the house. Last time she attempted to do the feat, the house was almost on fire. I had to use my influence and several of my important contacts to send the fire department workers away from my house without making an issue.I reach the front hall and look at my phone to see Charles name blaring on the screen. I breathe out a sigh of relief and press the answer button. On the other end of the line I hear the cheerful voice of my brother-in-law. "Hey man how are you and how is life with my little sister?" I run my hand on my neatly gelled hair suddenly going drained. "Do not ask me that." He chuckles loud as I cut the last carrot to put it in the already steaming pan for ma
Chapter 28Allesandro"Oh yeah?" I roar low and grind my teeth pushing her to the wall behind. "Aah" she lifts a soft cry closing her eyes. "You are misbehaving Dr. Allesandro Martin." Her tone was in a warning. I push away her silky black soft curls behind her ears and bring my face closer, my lips just inches away from hers. "I haven't yet started misbehaving Mrs Edith Penelope Martin because if I do you wouldn't stand here in one piece." I point to her with my eyes running down her delicate frame top to toe in salaciousness.Holding her face to meet my eyes I tell her firm. "You have no idea what you did to me by running away that day from the house in the pretext of your friend's birthday party. I take apologies but never apologized to anyone in the world and on that day I had to do it because of you to your family." I clutch her arm tight growling low in her ears. "Yeah and I'm too egoistic to accept but let me inform you in advance I do not take such things light."My phone star
Chapter 27AllesandroThe subsequent part of wedding went in a blur with me trying to initiate a conversation with Edith and she avoiding me like some kind of forbidden fruit. "He is my adopted younger brother Adrian. My father rescued him in a road accident and I treated him back to life." I introduced Adrian to Edith with pride at the same time try to institute a talk to clear the fog of fight between us." Edith ignores me fully and extends her hand towards my younger brother. "Glad to meet you Adrian."Edith's hostility was killing me. I could endure her anger, cherish her love, suffer her pain but I cannot stand her repugnance for me. I was in a dilemma regarding my opinion to stay tuned to her dad's decision. He did not wish me to share the truth with Edith and now I understood how big a blunder it was that I have committed. I should have told Edith that I was the man who is to marry her.Allen was frightened Edith would once again run away from home. Over the time she had gone
Chapter 26EdithThe next day I called my father and within two hours I boarded the flight. After the fight I didn't see Sandro in the house or receive a call from him but the next day when I boarded the flight I had around ten bodyguards to accompany me to the airport. The chief security was having an ear piece tucked the complete time giving Sandro the information on every step I make towards getting to the flight.My marriage preparation was going on at a full swing in the house. In a way I was happy for earning the slap from Sandro. All my stupid fantasies about him washed away like dirt. My mind is now clear like a clean sheet of paper. In a way I need to thank him. Had I lost my virginity to a man other than my husband after all these years of staying celibate I could have never excused myself.Sandro is a dominating personified beast who cannot treat woman with respect. I wish he doesn't come to my marriage at all.Two days before marriage Augustus and Angelica came to our hous
Chapter 25Edith"Edith....Edith, wake up princess, don't you remember you promised me today that you will come and help me with the selection of houses?""Go away..." I clutch the blanket which was covering me and push it over my head to arrest the sun rays falling on my face from the window."Sweet cakes, baby wake up, I will be late to the hospital if you continue to trouble me like this. I have three surgeries today. Poor souls, their lives now depend on your mercy." I hear Sandro's requesting voice."I do not want to go. I want to sleep. Make a selection of your own." I tell pushing Sandro's hand away that was caressing my cheeks. "Princess you are queen of my life as well for my house. If you don't select then who will select the one that would be the best house for us?"I go instantly alert by his words and push away the blanket covering my face. "For us?" He clears his throat looking everywhere around the room but to meet my eyes. "Dr Allesandro Martin the house selection shou
Chapter 24EdithThe next day I get a call from Regina. Our exams date list had been announced and they are to start within a month. I had already completed my preparations and so there wasn't a need to worry.I call Sandro and tell him the excited news of my stay with him for the tests but I was skeptical if my dad would agree for me to stay in his house since my marriage is already fixed. "Tell your dad about your examinations and I'm sure he wouldn't deny your stay with me." He speaks sanguine giving me the tranquility I desired most for the moment. I get down the stairs, show dad the notification that I got in my mail box and did a double take when he offered me on his own to stay in Sandro's house. I wonder how Sandro goes completely sure regarding my matters. "Dad I wish my wedding doesn't intrude with my internals." I open my concerns to my father because I did not wish to settle in low grades after doing so much of hard work through out the year."The ceremony is very soon g