Chapter two: new flames

Drew swept me off my feet without a second thought into the car, placing my head softly on the head rest.

“My baby..” i kept repeating, my fingers scratching the corners of Drew's seat.

Drew then dipped his hand into his pocket and reached for his phone.

He took in a deep breath and contemplated on dialing the number on the phone.

“Mr Derrick…., he paused.”

“Mrs Rebecca right now is in a critical condition and I'm taking her to the family hospital. Your presence will be of huge importance.” He said rigidly.

But his eyes had sooner dimmed and his jaws clenched tightly. He then returned the phone to his pocket.

“You just finished speaking with my husband Drew, is everything alright?” I asked worriedly.

His eyes locked with mine as he stole a quick glance at me through the rear mirror.

“He is in a meeting.” He said rigidly once again.

“Its thanksgiving, and its a holiday. So there are no meetings.” I furrowed my eyebrows saying.

“Tell me drew, is my husband in trouble?, is he fine? Because i know Derrick, he does not take matters like this lightly.”

Drew scoffed. Taking a sharp bend into the hospital, he swiftly led us to the parking slot.

He stepped right down and opened the door.

“Mrs Rebecca,” he said softly for the first time, his baritone ringing in my ears.

“Your husband is safe and fine, but you, you are the one who is not.”he paused, taking my hand.

I took in a sharp breath as his skin touched mine. Taken aback by his gesture, our eyes locked in once again and those green pearls penetrated my soul.

“I need you to be strong for your baby and for yourself, no matter what the condition is.”he said.

I shook my head momentarily, fighting back the wave of emotions that bottled in me and nodded my head.

He took me by my arm and led me out of the car.

I held unto his hands tightly when the nurses sighted me from afar with the blood stain embedded in my bright pink dress.

I gave his hand a tighter squeeze.

“ Drew, I'm scared…”

“i need Derrick..”i muttered.

my heart sank as the nurses approached even further, but i felt his hand wrap around mine softly as he stared into my eyes innocently.

“There is no way, the strongest and most stunning woman I've ever met can ever be scared., not while i’m there to protect her.” He said, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.

“Ma'am please you need to get on the bed.” The nurse urged.

I swallowed, extending a weak questioning smile to him.

His words were truly heartfelt. I thought. A bit too heartfelt in fact.

“Please check up on Derrick.” I tugged on to his fingers.

“Thank you.”i whispered.

Immediately, they placed me on a mobile bed and as they rolled me away, our hands untangled.

“Don't worry ma'am, you will be fine and you will get to be with your husband again.” The nurse said.

I smiled uneasily. and then she pierced a syringe into my flesh.

I took in a deep breath as i felt the sedative which was injected into my blood kick in. till it all went blank.

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I sat up fully clothed in the hospital wears on the bed,

I quickly assessed my body and the blood stain was gone.

“Shes awake..” a nurse said,

“Hows my baby?”The words flew out of my mouth non-hesitantly.

She smiled briefly without uttering a word. As she opened the door, Drew let himself in.

“Your baby is in good condition, and you are free to go.” He said softly, handing me the freshest tulip flowers i had ever received.

He then leaned in to plant a kiss on my forehead but i turned my face, causing his lips to brush past my cheeks.

My toes curled as his lips made slight contact with my skin.

“Im sorry ma'am.” He said. His tone once rigid again.

What was he thinking?

“Prepare the vehicle, i have thanksgiving to meet up.” I said coldly.

As i watched him exit the hospital room, suddenly, i felt the need to reach out to him, tell him i didn't mean it and ask him to lay over my head.

This is not good.

i immediately reached for my phone and dialed derricks number.

Maybe it was the guilt from sharing a moment with drew hanging on my neck but i silently prayed the call had fallen into voicemail.

“Rebecca..” i heard him say over the phone. His voice tight.

“Der ..um…Derrick..” i mumbled.

“you naughty boy..” A female voice giggled over the phone.

I felt my throat run dry.

I swallowed. Cancelling every side thought as i clung unto the phone tightly.

“Derrick… you were meant to come see me at the hospital.” My voice cracked.

“you were smart to have successfully terminated the pregnancy.” He said brashly.

“Its…its not terminated yet..” i said, barely in whispers. “Its thanksgiving Derrick…and I'm thankful for this gift,” i paused saying.

“Don't make me terminate this baby. I’m begging you.”

“Well you can kiss this marriage a goodbye then.”He said, ending the call abruptly.

The phone slipped from my hand as his final words fell on my ears.