Agatha's POV“What did you just say?!” I asked dumbstruck as one of the hired men's voice came from the other end.“Ms Bella passed out, ma'am, and they are currently moving her to the hospital.” One of them replied.I didn't hesitate to hang up as I grabbed my bag that was already lying on the couch when Dad tried to stop me.“I have to go after them, Dad. They might hurt her!” I rebutted, turning around to face him.Dad's forehead formed few worried lines that'd stressed his health as he stared at me. “You don't have to go there to see her, it's risky.” He pointed out. Understood. I understood his point anyway, but I needed to check on how she was doing. Why would she place herself at the risk of death?That bitch.“I understand you're trying to protect me, Dad, but I have to go.” I bid him a brief goodbye kiss and took my leave.Fortunately, the hired men trailed behind them and found the location of the hospital, which they texted me within a few seconds ago.Bella was an optio
Aaron's POVMy gaze fixated on Agatha as I noticed how unease she stood on her spot, still clutching tight to her bag like it'd be stolen from her any moment.“Since when did you become numb to answer my question?” She snapped, jerking me out of my thoughts.“Oh,” My lips curled up into a smile at her, and she rolled her eyes. “Do you have any evidence that I took her?” The smile on my face disappeared into a knowing grin as I asked.“The nerve of you to still deny it, Aaron. How much lower can you stoop?” She scoffed— My fist tightened.“Whenever you have evidence to prove that I have Laura with me, then you can come settle it privately.” I muttered.“We aren't done talking, Aaron!”“What were we discussing again?” I asked with a pretence smile which angered her cause her face was all reddened.“Obviously, I'm sure you aren't daft. Where's Laura and where did you keep her?” She repeated.“I thought we were done talking about that, Agatha? I have no clue where she is, and will you...
Bella's POV “I will do just that, Mr Walker. Thank you again!” “Thank you, Doc.” Tears slipped out of the corners of my opened eyes which has been staring at the ceiling walls since I woke up. I clearly heard Aaron's conversation with the Doctor in charge of my health. I heard him deny our baby—He wasn't the father. I gripped the bedspread of the bed I laid on with anger and infuriation. How much I wished I were chanced to get up and fucking leave at that moment, but I couldn't. I felt useless... How could he deny us? I placed my hand that was receiving IV fluid on my baby bump and rubbed steadily as tears kept slipping out of my eyes. The door flew open again, and like whom I expected... He walked in. I watched as he swept his hair backwards, his gaze taking me whole, and then he dipped his two hands into his pants pocket like nothing had happened. “You're awake. Finally,” He said, his voice low and flat, and then I looked away from him. Not like I wanted him here
Bella's POV“And you aren't scared that he might launch an attack?” Came Agatha's voice again from the receiver.Wasn't it obvious? He tried killing me countless times so it was nothing new. “Yes, I'm not.” I replied straightforwardly. “No, you do not understand what I'm-”“I clearly understand you, Agatha. And it's you I need right now.” I cut her off.“You need my help?”I sighed then nodded like she could see me even though it was simply a phone conversation. “Yes. I want to leave the hospital as quick as possible, but I'm being restricted by the doctor, who is weird,” I explained.“And I need you to come over to help me.” I added.A silence enveloped between us until she cleared her throat. “You know that's risky for you... What if Aaron has a secret surveillance to watch you?” She inquired from the other end, and my eyes searched the ward I was placed in for any sight of cameras, but there were none.“He doesn't. Look, Aaron wants to end my life, and I know it's just a matter o
Aaron's POV“Thank you sir, come again next time!” The woman at the cashier table bid me a goodbye as I strolled out of the mall when my phone started to ring at the driveway.My brows knitted when I saw it was Sasha calling and I wondered what went wrong again.“Sasha?” I called, my voice stern and solemn.“It's Bella...” She trailed off.My jaw flexed, my fist folded into a ball as I gritted. “What happened to her? And don't fucking trail off, I want to hear the full details.”“The doctors and healthcare professionals can't find her anywhere in the hospital. She left...” She answered.“She left?” I asked in disbelief. “That bitch. I knew she's been up to no good from the onset. And I don't think she left alone, someone must have helped her.” Sasha said from the end, but I was too daft to pay heed to her.Bella escaped despite my surveillance? Who could have assisted her? And I sware to God, if that person is caught, I wouldn't hesitate to gun that person dead.“No... She can't poss
Aaron's POV“It's good to hear it's mutual,” She muttered and formed a forced smile across her lips that I could tell from.“I'm always at your service,” I pretended with a bow and chuckled.“You might want to drink your tea before it gets cold.” “I said I don't want to.” She snapped.“I understand that it's your hormones working, but can you for once learn how to control them, or I might just end up losing myself,” I seethed.“No hormones, I don't have an appetite. Let me go, Aaron!” She shouted almost immediately.“I should have just tied your mouth.” I gritted, but she didn't budge. Obviously, those damn hormones of hers.Seriously, why are women so difficult to deal with?“Let me go, Aaron. I beg of you. I need to go back home... E-Everyone must be looking for me... Let my Mom go...” She pleaded with teary eyes.“Oh, Laura. You never learn, do you?” I retorted with a question and leaned closer to give her a light stroke on the hair and she sniffled.“You are my bait, and until wh
Agatha's POVI stared at Bella for the millionth time since today as she kept eating from her meal quietly.“Aren't you going to say anything?” I broke the silence with a question, and she gazed up at me.“Why did you fire the maid?” She retorted with a question.I scoffed before drinking from my juice. “Is that what has been bothering you?” “You terminated her employment for no reason, Agatha. If your Dad returns and gets to know of her disappearance, he might rage on me.” She complained gruffly.“Didn't you hear how she spoke to you? She is a mere maid, and she deserves to be laid off.” She replied with a sigh. “Dad won't make it a big deal if we lied that Raven left by herself and without me terminating her employment. That way, he won't get mad at you.” I added, and I saw her sigh in relief.“If that's it. But still, you shouldn't have fired her. Perhaps it was a misunderstanding which could have been settled.” “Are you nervous?” I asked the moment I saw the anxiety look in her
Agatha's POV “Yes, that's what I want. Thank you for saving me, Agatha.” She replied. “Dad...” I gawked at her with a new expression, and he groaned, obviously understanding my sign. “It'd be night soon, you don't expect me to take her to the airport.” He complained. “Mr Landon, please...” “Alright, fine. I want you to get out of here as well because you aren't needed. Go get dressed and pack whatever is yours while I book your flight.” Dad cut her off before she could complete her words and walked away. “Finally,” She sighed in relief. “Finally? You're happy that you're leaving?” I asked in bewilderment, and she nodded her head. “I had plans to relocate outside the country after everything is over, Agatha. I don't want my baby to interfere in whatever was going on.” She explained. “It's alright. I understand you. Who wouldn't pick safety? I mean, look at you, you're pregnant, and you need rest to a successful delivery. But then, Laura too...” I paused, fighting back th