Her legs were slightly trembling. Her palms had started sweating, whereas her azure eyes had been filled with worry, concern and fear.
She was clutching that envelope tightly in her fists while her eyes were staring at each and every vehicle running on that highway road at its full speed. Her throat turned dry in fear, because she was not used to being all alone on such dangerous highway roads where uncountable numbers of vehicles were running at their tremendous speed. She didn't even know how to take a lift or call for a cab because her brother had always been there for her whenever she would have to go out, including going for her classes and coming back home. Basically, throughout her life, she had found herself totally secured and guarded by her brother and his protection, in each and every situation, and that thing had made her totally dependent on him, and Nathan had always kept her secured in his protective cage because he knew his sister was too tender-hearted. Her thoughts were too virtuous for the outside world which could taint and hurt her sinless soul. After losing their parents in that accident, Nathan had barely ever let his little sister go all alone outside, nor did Seraphina had ever wanted to go somewhere out without him. Seraphina gulped hard and looked at her wrist watch. Her eyes widened because she was running out of time, so exhaling a deep sigh, she tried to step on the road from the footpath. She had just taken a couple of steps on the road when she heard a loud honk . She turned her head and her body frozen in fear by watching a car storming towards her at full speed. Her legs stopped moving. Panic washed over her. Her mind stopped functioning and she even lost her strength to move aside. Seraphina turned petrified. Tears pricked into her eyes and she shut her lashes when the car almost reached her, but suddenly she felt someone pulling her back from her place forcefully. "Are you alright, my child? " She slowly opened her wet lashes hearing that voice and saw that delivery person staring at her concerned. More tears filled her eyes, which made that man more tense. "Don't cry. You're safe, my child. Don't cry please, " That man spoke while caressing her head softly because he understood her fear through her quivering body. "Where were you going ? " He asked her when she calmed a bit. Seraphina showed him the envelope and answered in her tender voice. "Today is my brother's very important interview and he needs this document but he forgot it in home and without it ,he won't be able to give his interview, " "Did you call your brother? " She nodded immediately and answered "Yes, but his phone is out of reach and I don't have much more time. His interview is at 11,so I was going to his interview place," That man checked the time on his wrist watch and said. "It's already 10:35 . How will you get there on time ? " Her eyes again filled with tears hearing him. "Ssh.. It's ok, dear. I can drop you there if you want on my motorcycle, " Her teary eyes filled with hope but something came into her mind. Should she take a lift from a stranger? Should she trust him? Her hesitation was completely visible on her face. "Here I am just trying to help you by returning your favour, dear, so you can trust me," He said to which she got confused. "Favour?” "Yes, remember. You had given me water to drink today at your door, so I am returning that good deed of yours,” He told her and she just gazed at him. "I am not forcing you, dear but just want to help you but the decision is yours, " She stared at him for a couple of minutes and after fighting her inner battle, she replied. "Thank you, uncle. Now, please let's go, " That man nodded and walked towards his motorcycle and she followed him. He handed her the spare helmet and wore his. Seraphina was wearing the helmet when she heard him asking her. "Where is your brother's interview? " She gulped and again looked at the envelope. "Grayson Corporations, " She told him to which he nodded and he started his motorcycle and she climbed behind him. "Dear, are you comfortable? " He asked her. "Yes, " She replied, swallowing hard, trying to calm herself down. She was extremely worried about her brother. And then she witnessed that man starting his vehicle and they left from that place. After almost an hour, they were still heading towards her destination. Her eyes were still teary because the prescribed time had already passed. The wind was blowing at her face forcefully, making her open hairs fall on her face. She was just praying in her heart that she reached to her brother before it turned too late. Tears were leaking from her eyes when she felt the vehicle to halt. "Dear, we are here, " She opened her eyes and her teary eyes widened by watching that luxuriously mesmerising tall building in front of her with that name manufactured in its top ……..GRAYSON CORPORATION… .. . She got off of the vehicle and looked at him. "Thank you so much, uncle Eric. I will forever be grateful to you, " They both had shared their names during their journey. He smiled and nodded at her. "You're welcome, Seraphina dear. Now go. You will be able to find your brother, right? " She knew she wouldn't be able to but she didn't want to trouble him anymore, so she answered. "I will try. Thank you again, uncle. " He nodded with a beam and then left from that place. Seraphina exhaled a heavy breath and then turned around. Her azure eyes took a glance of that giant building and then she again called her brother in a hope that he would pick it up but still no response. She was already very late, so without wasting any more time and without using her mind, she dashed towards that building's main entrance. Seraphina watched people entering through that big door, so she also followed that path but before she could step inside the gate, the guards on the door stopped her. "Your Id card? " She tossed her head and swallowed hardly hearing that guard who was looking at her in a shrewd manner, especially because of her clothes . Her throat turned dry in fear. She didn't know what to answer him. "Are you an employee here? " Another guard asked. She slowly shook her head and swallowed. "Then? " She showed them the envelope, and replied while stuttering. "I.. I want to give this to my brother. H..he is inside," The guards scowled at her response. "Who is your brother? Call him here? " "I did b.. but his phone is out of reach, " She still stuttered because she was terribly nervous as she had no experience on how to deal with a situation like that. The guards frowned and spoke "Then you can't go inside. Only the people having the Id proof of this company can enter, so leave now, " He spoke coldly and with a slight force. Her throat dried up at his raised tone but she tried to keep her calm. "Please let me meet my brother. H.. He needs this document, " "Look, girl leave from here. Don't waste our time, " Her tears filled her eyes because of her overly sensitive nature and the way they were talking to her, especially when she knew her brother might not be able to give his interview anymore if they wouldn't let her get inside. "P.. Pl… . " "Mr Grayson has reached here. He will be here at any second, "Sezal…" That tiny figure turned around and Arzal's eyes widened by watching those big tears in her doe grey eyes. He dashed towards her and kneeled down before her. "Hey! my love. What happened? Why are you crying?" Arzal asked, worriedly while cupping her small face. He noticed her entire mouth was covered with chocolate. Arzal immediately cleaned it gently with his coat's sleeves and then wiped her eyes. "What happened, Sezal? Why are …" he stopped when she wrapped her tiny arms around his neck. "M.. mamma scolded me," she softly whimpered. Arzal became stunned. He hugged her back and started caressing her head "What? She scolded you but why?" "Because she lied to me about her test grades," Arzal turned his head and saw Seraphina coming inside. By her face, he got it that she was angry. He got up while carrying the whimpering Sezal in his arms. "Her teacher informed me today that she has gotten very low grades in her test and yesterday when I had asked her about her grades
"I've checked the pros and cons of this project and I can say that the cons are more than the pros," Arzal nodded, hearing his company's project head. There was an important meeting going on between the heads of the company."But I have also evaluated this project and in my evaluation, the cons are more but the pros have greater opportunities for our company," Arzal trailed his eyes towards his front and saw that azure eyes owner, who was sitting in front of him."And I think, we should at least do a trial test with it to know our dealers and customer's response towards it," Arzal heard her every word keenly."I agree with Mrs Grayson, Mr Grayson," one of the members of the team agreed with Seraphina."Mrs Grayson has a valid point. We shouldn't just drop these great opportunities just because there's some uncertainties associated with it,"Seraphina flashed a professional smile to that member and then looked at Arzal. "But the risk is too much in this project," another member sai
"Nervous, Grayson?" Arzal sighed and turned around to face Nicklaus. "You couldn't even imagine," Nicklaus laughed at his answer. "Chill, Arzal. You both have a 3 months old daughter now and you're still nervous?""Because I'm marrying the mother of my daughter for the first time, Williams,"Arzal frowned, earning a chuckle from Nicklaus. " Fine… fine… understandable but now at least remove this frown from your face. It's your wedding day, after all," Arzal rolled his eyes at his remark and turned around to face the mirror. He gazed into his grey orbs and uttered those words. "My eyes are desperately longing to see my azure eyes enchantress," Slowly unlatching her eyes, her azure orbs straight fell on her reflection in the mirror. Her body was wrapped in that beautifully fluffy white gown. Her hair was clutched in a high bun. The long train of her gown was attached to it. Her face was glowing like a pearl. "Seraphina, you're looking ethereal," Evelyn uttered, enchanted by her
Sezal Arzia Grayson. Arzal had chosen the name for his daughter and Seraphina had chosen the middle name. Arzal was so happy when she told him that if their baby would be a girl, she wanted to give her his mother's name. So she came up with the middle name, Arzia for their daughter. Seraphina got discharged from the hospital. They couple headed back to his home with their newborn. Everyone was waiting for their arrival in Arzal's house. Seraphina stepped inside the mansion, carrying her little life in her arms but her eyes widened when she saw the scenario in front of her. The entire mansion was decorated with flowers, balloons, toys, teddies. "A very beautiful welcome to our beautiful and brave mamma, Seph and her most beautiful daughter, Sezal," A wide smile formed on her face by watching Nevada, Nathan, Evelyn, Nicklaus and even the staff members. She tossed her head and looked at Arzal, who was standing beside her. He smiled at her and pecked her forehead. "A very warm, beau
Staring at her 8 month's baby bump, a soft smile crept on Seraphina's face. She slowly averted her eyes upward and looked at him through the mirror who was massaging and oiling her hairs. Her smile widened when his grey eyes met with her and he beamed too. "So what is my Sera thinking that made her so happy?" He asked, massaging her head. Seraphina sighed in relief. Her head was aching a little while ago, so he decided to give her head a massage. His touch was so soft and calming that her mood immediately lightened up. "Nothing. I'm just memorising these beautiful moments in my heart," She answered, smiling. His beam enlarged at her words. He pecked her temple. "And we'll continue to collect these beautiful moments throughout our life, together," He uttered, happily but then noticed her smile faded a little at his words. "What happened?" He asked, concerned. Now just a mere frown on her face terrified him, as her delivery was coming nearer. Seraphina shook her head and then sigh
"Why don't you make love to me anymore?" Arzal was aghast after hearing those words from her mouth. He looked at her, bewildered. His reaction hurted Seraphina more, who had now turned more sensitive regarding almost everything. Tears fell from her eyes as a sob broke out from her mouth, taking him back to his senses. "Hey! Hey! Please, calm down. Don't cry, Sera," He tried to calm her down but she shook her head vigorously and uttered. "You don't find me beautiful anymore. I've turned ugly," Arzal was getting shock after shock at her every word. He cupped her face more firmly and stood up on his knees before her. "Who said this to you, Sera? You're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen in my life and you're turning more beautiful, day by day, my princess," His words didn't buy her, who again shrugged her head. "No, you're lying. I'm not beautiful anymore, that's why you don't love me like before," Her emotions were taking out the best of her. "I love you, Seraphina. I love
Seraphina turned into a statue, after hearing those words from his mouth. She looked at him, bewildered. Arzal smiled and extended that tiny box of a cookie to her more and uttered. "Please accept my cookie or else my heart will get broken, Sera," Seraphina giggled and then kneeled before him. She took that cookie from him. "Let me taste it first then I'll decide, Mr Grayson," She replied and everyone chuckled whereas Arzal pucked out his lips like a kid. Seraphina bit the cookie and then shoved the rest of the half in his mouth. "Hmm.. It's very yummy, so I guess I can accept your proposal, Mr Grayson," A huge smile formed on his face, hearing her. He pulled her into a warm hug, making her smile. "But you've to promise me, you'll continue to make these sweet choco cookies for me and our baby for the rest of our lives," She spoke, raising her head a bit from his chest. Arzal chuckled at her words and then pecked her forehead. "I promise. Forever and always," He said. Her hea
Seraphina's heart had come to her mouth when she saw his smile fall and his face turned emotionless. "Okay," He hung up the call and looked at her. "What happened?" She asked, desperate. Her eyes had almost watered by watching his blank face. "Arzal, tell me. What the doctor said?" Arzal sighed, heavily, making her more afraid. "She said… " He paused. Seraphina's heart had almost stopped until. "The result is positive. We're having our baby," He said with happiness gleaming in his eyes but her eyes widened. She looked at him, startled. Seraphina started hitting her chest while tearing up. "I thought… I hate you.. I hate you," Her emotions got the best of her. Arzal smiled and pulled her into a warm and gentle hug. "I'm sorry. I was just teasing you," He said, kissing her hair. "Yeah and your teasing had almost given me a heart attack," He pulled back and kissed her teary eyes and then her forehead and then her nose pin. "Your heart is mine and I won't let anything happen t
"I'll share the results of her blood reports in the evening. Till then, take care of her," The doctor uttered and then left from there. Now everyone was standing on their places like statues, staring at each other like they had come to a different planet. "Oh my… Seraphina is pregnant. Our Seraphina," Nevada yelled out of her lungs and dashed inside the room, followed by Evelyn. Nicklaus sighed and looked at Nathan, who was glaring at Arzal. Nicklaus gulped. "Okay, I guess.. You're about to get beaten up, Arzal. All the best, Nathan. Break his jaw but first let him meet her," Nicklaus chuckled and then went inside the room. Nathan sighed, heavily and again looked at Arzal, who had turned into an ice and wasn't even blinking. "If Seraphina wouldn't have been in love with you so much then I would've killed you right now, Arzal," The possessive brother in Nathan came out, who was too stunned to react to that news. Nathan also stepped inside the room and saw Seraphina crying badly,