Chapter 2

CHAPTER 2

The sound of the door which was pushed open woke me up. I turned to the door with a startle, and looked up to see his furious eyes on me. Two more men in black suits appeared next to him, and they happened to be his bodyguards.

“Send this woman to the doctor I appointed, and make sure the abortion is done without any complications.” He ordered, and my eyes widened as the two men walked up to me.

“ What do you mean?” I asked, and at the same time, the guards grabbed my arms and began to drag me up.

'' Let go of me! Get your filthy hands off me! Stop this! Damon, please.....'' I screamed, trying to wiggle out of their hold, but their grip on me was too strong.

 ''You can't do this to innocent kids, Damon. Your babies for goodness’ sake! Please don't do this!''

“Take her away!” He growled, and I could see the hatred in his eyes. All my efforts to free myself from them proved abortive as they dragged me to the car.

I whimpered and shook in fright as I thought about losing my babies. ''What if I die in the process? What if I get horrible complications after this? What would become of me?

 Of course, Damon doesn't care. He wouldn't care at all.“

I continued to scream and kick, but to no avail, it all fell on deaf ears. They carried me into the car, and due to the way I struggled to free myself, I accidentally hit my head and blacked out.

 When I woke up, I felt my hands and legs tied to something, it was difficult to move. The smell of drugs and drips hit my nostrils and realization dawned on me immediately. I opened my eyes and looked around my surroundings in panic, as my heart beat rapidly.

A nurse who was facing the wall while putting a yellow liquid into an injection turned to me. Immediately she sensed that I was awake.

''Who are you? And where's Damon?'' I asked with a shaky voice, and glanced around the room again. 

'' Your husband is waiting for you, Mrs Clark. Just stay still.'' The nurse replied and strode towards me with the needle in her hand.

The colour drained out of my face, and Damon's last words replayed in my head.

“No! No!'' I shook my head uncontrollably, and shivers ran down my spine as I touched my belly. 

 '' Please, don't do this. They are innocent please. Don't hurt my babies.'' I pleaded, but the nurse wasn't ready to listen.

She took a deep breath and said “I’m sorry Mrs Clerk, but we have orders—“

''This is against my wishes. You can't force me to do what I don't want.''

" Mrs Clark.....“

She was about to say something, but was interrupted by a deep voice which sounded from the door. “Don’t worry, Vivian, you’re done here, I'll handle it.”

I turned to the door immediately, and that's when I saw him. He wore a white doctor's coat, with jet black hair, and a bearded beard. 

“Alright sir. I'll take my leave now.'' Vivian said and glanced at me, then quickly head towards the door, while the man walked up to me. I couldn't stop looking at his face. He's very handsome, I must say. 

“Hi, I'm doctor Callen Hudson. I'm a medical Doctor. And I want to assure you that you're in safe hands.'' His voice was alluring, like that of my husband. He just reminded me of him. 

Instantly, Damon's angry face flashed into my mind, and I cried out in fear.

''Please don't harm my babies, I… I didn’t do anything wrong. I swear he's responsible. I don't know why he's finding it hard to believe me. Please, Doctor Callen, don't hurt my babies.“

I could see the change in his countenance as soon as I said those words. He squinted his eyes and said, “Didn't you two agree on this?”

'' I will never agree to kill my children. They're innocent, and shouldn't be brought into our misunderstanding.'' I responded boldly and Doctor Callen nodded his head. He seemed to be lost in his own thoughts as he stared blankly at the wall. I decided to use that opportunity to give him more reasons not to carry out Damon's order.

I told him about my loveless marriage with Damon, and how he was accusing me of sleeping with someone else as a result of the pregnancy. I also told him about the divorce papers, and my determination to keep my babies.

“Very well then, Mrs Clara.” Callen heaved a deep sigh, and bit his lower lip, then gazed up at me. I gulped down impatiently as I waited for his response, and finally he spoke up, but it wasn't what I expected.

 ''Seeing how much these babies mean to you, Mrs Clara. I have a proposition for you.''

 ''Anything please. I will do anything to save my babies.'' My eyes twinkled in excitement, and I almost smiled, but his next words threw me off balance. 

''Sign the divorce papers, get married to me and become my wife for 5 years. In return, I’d save your babies and also provide for your necessary needs.''

“Huh?” I gasped, and my brows snapped together.

'' Did you just... Did you just say that I should marry you?'' I stuttered in disbelief, assuming that my ears betrayed me. But when he repeated those words, I froze on the spot.

Damon and I have been married for three years, and although he doesn't like me, I've grown to love him so much. Getting married to a stranger I just met in the hospital, seems extraordinary. But when I thought about my babies and the humiliation I went through in Damon's hands, I was forced to think twice.

I turned my gaze to the wall and tried to ponder on it, but his deep melodious voice interrupted my thoughts and I quickly looked at him.

“So, What do you have to say, Mrs Clara?” His eyes burned into mine, and hesitantly, I muttered.

“Deal!”