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 26"Charles...." Aliza began to have shorter breaths. "I promise you Liza whatever the reason may be I am going to try keeping myself in control and understand you. But I wish to tell you in advance this is a bitter pill both of us have to swallow accepting the challenge of whatever it gives." Charles held her firmer, pulling her more to his chest in order to give her the psychological strength. Aliza closed her eyes for a moment ready to brace the situation. "That day after we were together I was...I was." She hiccuped. "You are fine Liza. I am here to take care of every wrong that happened in our family to change it to right, just like I did for Asher. You just need to have trust in me." Charles assured pulling Liza to his chest and running his hands on her back. "Here, drink some water." He clutched her to his chest and extended the water glass to her lips making her sit along with him. Aliza continued. "You sent me to my cabin to make preparations for the next meet an
Chapter 27For the next few days there were no talks between Charles and Aliza. Though she had her questions framing in her mind Aliza couldn't dare to query Charles because she was dependent upon him for their son's recovery. Little did she know they were the couple destined to mate. Time heals everything. Over the months Asher was slowly recovering from his health. He began to play and eat like normal kids. Aliza breaths an air of happiness almost after one year. She was thankful to Charles for saving the baby which could be done only by the power of money.But....Will Aliza accept the mafia life with a man who is already a stamped murderer?*****"When is his birthday?" Charles asked casually playing with Asher in his room with a bundle of toys. "You want to build a house with the Lego?" He asks him in a cheer while helping him with the blocks. "Dada...Dada" Asher calls leaning over Charles and trying to take the blocks from his hands."What did you call me baby?" Charles asked Ash
Chapter 28Charles and Aliza returned back to their home along with Asher and Charles's parents in the early morning hours of the next day. It was the day of Asher's birthday. According to the instructions of Charles the house was decorated with balloons and colorful ribbons in their huge lawn. Charles wanted to make a huge and expensive celebration for Asher. He had fought death and came back to life. So strong is Asher since his infancy. Charles was proud of his son for his fighting spirit since the age of one.The chemotherapy was very painful and so was radiation but baby Asher only cried when his suffering was most severe. Charles was astonished at his son's pain toleration and thus he wanted to have a birthday blast. The guests arrived from different parts of the world. After all, it was the birthday celebration of Asher Rodriguez, the son of the richest billionaire in the world - Charles Rodriguez.The garden was filled with guests - relations, friends and Charles's business p