NEXT DAYDamon's POVI woke up feeling refreshed. I was supposed to go back home tomorrow but I changed it to today because I wanted to surprise my Coralline. I bet she would be missing me now.I took my bath and got dressed in a black suit and shoes. I went downstairs and quickly had my breakfast. I was about to leave the building when I received a call from one of the guards at home.'Good morning boss' he greeted when I received the call.'Morning. Is everything alright there?' I asked.'No boss. There's a very big problem' he said.'What's wrong?' I asked again.'It's about Ma'am Coralline. She went missing yesterday afternoon' he said'How did that happen? Wasn't she at home all day?' I asked angrily.'No sir. She wasn't feeling alright so Kyle drove her to the hospital. But she didn't come back, just a haggard looking Kyle and the car was also gone' he explained.'Jake has started again' I thought'Why are you just telling me this today when she went missing yesterday?' I asked
Coralline's POVShe fired the gun. I pushed Damon out of the way, wrapped ny arms around my tummy protectively and closed my eyes, waiting for the pain to take effect but I didn't feel anything.I slowly opened my eyes when I heard someone grunting in pain. I looked over to see John sprawled on the floor while spitting out blood, and the policemen were holding Vivian down while she screamed at them to let her go.I rushed over to him panicked. I placed my hand on the gunshot wound on his chest.'Why did you do that? Why did you take the shot?' I asked worriedly.'Well I had to pay for my sins somehow. I'm truly sorry for everything I've done Cora. Can you find a place in your heart to forgive me?' he asked'Now is not the time for that, you need to get treated. Call an ambulance' I screamed.Damon dailed their line and came over to were I was. I still held my position with my hand applying pressure on his chest to stop the excessive bleeding.'Just say you forgive me. That's the most
EIGHT MONTHS LATERCoralline's POV( In the labour room)'Push ma'am, you need to push'I could hear the doctor and nurses ordering me. I felt like clawing out their eyes with my nails.They think it easy that is why they are ordering me around like this.Still i tried my best to push but the excruciating pain I felt made me stop. Then I turned to Damonwho was standing beside me and holding my hands. He looked really nervous with beads of sweat forming on his forehead.'Damon, I can't do this. I am going to die if I continue and the baby will to. I can't do this anymore Damon. I am tired' l said with tears streaming down my face.'You won't die. Nothing will happen to you and the baby. You just have to push a little harder babe. We are almost there. Just a little more' He said.Damon's words of encouragement helped me and I pushed with all my might. Just then, I heard the cry of a baby. Is it finally out?'You did great Ma'am. It's a boy' I heard the doctor saying but I didn't reply
I heard voices disturbing my sleep so I opened my eyes to see who it was. When I opened my eyes; staring down at mine with smiles tugging at the corner of their lips.'Congratulations' they said. It was my Dad, Monica and Sophie. I was happy that they all came to visit me at the hospital.I stared at my father and he looked like he would cry any moment from now. He lifted the baby from the cot and stared at him in admiration.'What is his name? 'he asked.'Victor. Victor silas Gonzales 'I said smiling.That did it. All the tears he was holding in fell freely. 'If your mom was still alive, she would be really happy to witness this moment'. He said.'Dad, don't ruin the moment. This is a time for us to be happy not think about the past. I'm sure if mom was still alive, she would want you to move on' I consoled.'You' re right. I should be happy for you instead. Congratulations again. I can't believe I'm a grandpa now' He said happily.'Me neither' I replied'You both are so immersed in
Coralline's POVIt all came as a shock to me. Damon was quick enough to catch her before she landed on the floor. He carried her up.'Let's take her to the hospital' my dad said.I carried Victor and trailed behind them as they took her to the car. We settled inside the car and Damon drove off.When we got to the hospital, nurses quickly attended to us because Damon was there. They placed her on a stretcher and took her to an operating room. I followed them closely with tears blinding my eyes, but a nurse stopped me.'You can't go in there ma'am she said.'No, let me go. I want to see how she's doing.' I said trying to struggle out of her grip.'No you can't ma'am. You have to wait out here' she explained but I wasn't having it.'Baby, calm down. She'll be alright. Just wait outside' I heard Damon's soothing voice and I calmed down immediately.He took Victor from me and gave him to my father, then he took my hands and led me to a chair.'Sit' he urged and I complied.'Everything wil
DAYS LATERMonica's POVI woke up early to prepare for work. I have been absent for a few days now and I can't afford to miss work any longer because I have noone to depend on any longer.Though I still have Coralline who's taking care of me, I don't want to be a burden to her. I took my time in putting on my office attire.I work at a fashion designing company. I'm really good at designing female wears. I'm not bragging but I'm the best fashion designer.I got into my car and zoomed off to work. I got down and stated at the building. I took a deep breath before entering inside.Fuck, thus was what I was avoiding. All eyes were on me. Some were filled with pity while the rest were filled with scorn but I decided to ignore them.I'm not here for them. I'm here to work. I kept walking while ignoring their glares and went into my office.I arranged it because it has been a while since I used it. After that, l went for the meeting. They were going to choose tge best clothing design and ma
Coralline's POVI was at the office trying to get some work done when I got a call from Monica.'Hello Monica' l said after picking the call.'Coralline' She said tearfully.Wait, is she crying?'Monica, what's wrong? Why are you crying?' I asked her.'Coralline can we meet? I can't talk through the phone' She said.I glanced at my wrist watch. It isn't time for me to clock out yet.'How about in the evening. I'm still at the office' I said.'Okay. I'll be waiting' She said and ended the call.What happened this time? Or is she still having a hard time in dealing with her father's death? I hope not. She should move on already.Time went by quickly and before l lnew it, it was already time for me to leave.I called Damon and told him to pick Victor from his school because I wanted to go visit Monica and he complied.I packed my belongings and left for her residence. Monica lives in a small apartment. She moved out of our house two years ago because according to her, she wanted to figur
Coralline's POVShe packed her belongings and we went to my house. Damon and Victor were already at home when we got back. Damon was surprised to see Monica coming in with all her stuff.She greeted him and her answered her.'Mommy' Victor called out when he was me and ran into my opened hands and embraced me.I smiled and peck his cheek. He turned his attention to Monica.'Good evening auntie Monica' he greeted.'How's my handsome Victor doing?' She asked him while smiling.'I'm fine' He replied.Monica and Victor has always been close since he was born. They share a unique kind of connection that even me his mother can't fathom.'You can use the room you were using before you left' l told her and she left with Victor on her arms.'What's going on?' Damon asked after awhile.'Monica will be living with us as from today' l told him.'What do you mean living with us? What about her apartment?' He asked confused.I explained everything that Monica told me to him while he listened attent