Arya’s POV “Her condition is quite critical because of the growing fetus in her but-”“Wait, she’s pregnant?”“Yes, aren’t you her partner? You weren’t aware? Well then, congratulations! But for the case of the burns on her face, she can’t have any surgery done until after her delivery. In my opinion that’ll give the wound time to heal and ensure a smoother result”“Thank you doctor”‘Am I dreaming? These voices... or am I dead? Which would be a better answer? Suddenly I’m not afraid of death’.Slowly my lashes flutter open but the dangling light bulb shut them, I try again and this time my blurred vision aligned with my surroundings. I see the retreating figure of the doctor and a back view of a man which is most closest to me. “Ah” My attempt to try sitting up failed woefully but it garnered his attention. I already knew it was gonna be Damien but as he turned I wasn’t expecting the worried look plastered on his face. “How’re you feeling? Don’t try to sit up, rest some more”.
Nick’s POV I wasn’t one who sleep could casually embrace so there’s no point in pretending my misfortune would grant me that. Instead, my eyes stared empty headed at vain. All attempts to keep my insides calm failed.It’s that feeling again...the guilt that seeps through your bones and paralyzes them. My room wasn’t a lively place but it felt particularly gloomy today, even my bed feels foreign. It’s a mocking reminder of my needless wails, isn’t it?Most importantly the memories I recovered stung me. How could I have been so stupid all this while? All those years I spent hating myself when I should’ve aimed that rage at the real culprit! “Come in” I answered the knock.“How’re you feeling now?” Klaus worried voice reached my ears but some other news was all I wanted to hear. The sheets ruffled at my movements, I draped a coat over my frame and strode to my windows with a wine glass nestled between my fingers.“Fill me in”I waited but I got to reply which made my neck tilt to
Arya’s POV “My baby the butterflies are beautiful aren’t they? Just look at them flutter their feathers without a care in the world. This is how life should be, peaceful and...”My slender fingers massaging my huge belly paused, I can’t seem to bask in harmony for a minute longer. I try to deny it but Nick’s constant search for me is driving me nuts! Why won’t he believe I’m dead? Why?!I’ve already been declared dead, he has no solid evidence of my existence so why the relentless search! What else can I do to get this man off my back? I’m freaking tired! I’m trying my best to keep my emotions in check but I’m sure as hell Nicklaus is a curse sent to run me to my grave!My due date is close and that alone is already enough pressure. It’s been five months since the fire incidence, why won’t he give up?The scenery that caught my fancy through my windows no longer had the spark in my eyes. The thought of Nicklaus always had the power of ruin my mood. I guess he’d be thrilled to
“Come to my office”Few minutes later Nicklaus door opens and close to reveal Klaus, decked in his formal suit that always makes him look sharp and attentive.“You sent for me” His words finally lifts Nicklaus head and his eyes had on their habitual coldness. Lately every member of Harringtons group has been sitting on hot pot. Nicklaus was like a ticking bomb that would go off any moment and as such everyone was threading with caution. “Yes, I want you to relay this message to the search team”.The room stayed quiet for a while before he finally announced. “Tell them to stop their mode of searching”.Klaus expression turned strange but it wasn’t as strange as the words he just heard. Nicklaus wanting to stop the search was unbelievable! Without a doubt he’s been going crazy these past months. Klaus was more concerned about the outcome of this decision than the phrase he just uttered. Because of this thoughts Klaus took a closer look at Nicklaus and realized things may not be
Summer was fading away like the floating of dry leaves that signifies the arrival of autumn. From the distance chattering of branches to the sunny delight of a new day everything warmed Arya’s heart. In a few days she should be welcoming her new born and although she’s over the moon at this thought, she’s also wary of the experience. After all giving birth isn’t an easy sport. But the idea of having midwives around who cater to her needs soothed her heart. Standing with her huge belly by the window she clasped her fingers to make a silent prayer and you could take a guess at her prayers! Of course top on the list was to make sure Nicklaus never gets to find her. Leaving their entanglement with a child aside, there’s a rooted grudge hidden in her heart against him. He too bears the blame for the fire incidence and the last thing she wanted was to get involved with the Harringtons again. Melissa would definitely not want that either.“Don’t your feet hurt from standing? Here, let me
Arya’s POV “Hang in there” I heard with a pat on my cheek before seeing Damien’s figure fade through the door. The empty room finally gave me the courage to raise the quilt shielding my lower body. I glanced at the wet spot on my bed and deduced that my water broke! The thought of this threw me into a frenzy. To be honest I don’t think I’m ready for labor, heck! No one’s ever ready! Still, isn’t this a bit early? I know the estimate isn’t entirely correct but I’m supposed to be due five days from now! I’ve been doing a terrible job preparing myself mentally, now what? In the blink of an eye my room was swamped with preparatory equipments making me feel even more nervous. Two midwives were present and one of them came to verify my status while the other was setting up the scene.“Lie down and rest, I’ll run a check on you” I followed her instructions and my gaze fell on Damien, he was standing by the door looking lost and little confused. Which was expected, he wasn’t a docto
“Push!”“Argh! Huff, huff!”“Try again, try harder. You can do it!”I’m trying, I truly am but I don’t think I can. ‘Should I just give up?“Stop zoning out, get a grip and push otherwise the baby could die of suffocation! Miss, do you hear me?! This won’t do...go get master Damien, it seems we’ll have to transfer her to the hospital for operation!”“Are you sure she’ll make it in time? It’ll be too dangerous to move her in this state!”I could vaguely hear them over my numbness. I couldn’t feel anything, I had no emotion. I was slowly slipping away just like the tears rolling down my cheeks. Maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to pass away like this. Melissa never wanted the baby anyways and I’d be doing myself a favour by ending my misery. If I close my eyes will everything stop? Will this all come to an end? I know I have no right to deprive my child of this world but isn’t it truly for the best? Will my love alone be enough for my child? I’m all alone in this world, wouldn’t
“Our search was proven futile”The news reached Nicklaus like a slap to the face but he maintained his poise. Nothing of this was new to him, he expected this much when he embarked on a journey to find someone who was declared dead still, it broke him every time he was reminded of the possibility.His only grounds are speculations, nothing else but guts feelings. What if she really is dead and he’s too delusional to accept this? Sometimes this thoughts floods his mind, as much as the optimistic side of him reigns he couldn’t deny the opposite side of the coin still existed! Will he be able to handle it?What if he’s already losing his mind thinking she’s still alive?These intrusive thoughts gets bolder by the day and as he stood against his broad window he clenched his fist to gain control of his raging mind.“Nicklaus”Klaus calling out stole his attention and he turned halfway with a raised brow.“Are you sure it’s a good idea bringing up your mother’s case? The person caught