I don’t know how Kayla managed to do it, but we successfully slipped past Enzo’s men, who were supposed to be guarding the door of my ward. She already had a cab ready, so once we got out of the hospital, we boarded the cab and drove off.”
We’re currently at her place.”
“I can’t believe I just did a human heist!” Kayla said immediately after we entered her house.
“Argh!” I hissed in pain as I slumped on the sofa too hard.}]
“Easy, easy,” she said, rushing to support me. “The wound on your chest is still fresh,” she reminded me.
I gasped for air as I tried to catch my breath. I found out later from the doctor’s discussions with Enzo during my coma that the bullet had merely missed my heart by an inch.”
“This isn’t right. You shouldn’t be out of the hospital,” Kayla complained. It was obvious she was regretting her decision to help me.
“I have to leave,” I replied.
Her brows furrowed as she squinted her eyes.
“You have to leave?” She shook her head. “Speak. Why did you ask me to get you out of the hospital?” she asked.}
“I can’t face him, not after everything that has happened,” I said.
“What happened?“}
I threw my head back on the sofa before talking.
found out at the hospital that my biological father is the mastermind behind Enzo’s sister’s death.”
“What?!” she exclaimed, her eyes bulging out in shock.}]
“Yes, that’s the decade–long enmity between our families,” I replied.”
“Oh my goodness! That’s messed up!“}}
I let out a bitter laugh. “Yeah.”
“Then what’s Enzo’s take on this? Is he mad at you?” she asked.
I shook my head. “He’s not mad at me, but…”
“But what?”
“I can’t stay. I’m leaving.””
She gave me a surprised look. “You’re leaving? What do you mean? Did his parents blame you for your father’s crime?“}]
I shook my head and gulped, fighting back the tears threatening to rush down my cheeks.}]
“His parents might not have a problem with me. They may forgive me, but that doesn’t change the fact that I’m a constant reminder of their late daughter. Also, I won’t stop feeling guilty. Why put us through such pain?” A tear dropped down.
Kayla shook her head in disagreement. “You’re being selfish right now, Genevieve. You want to leave because you don’t want to feel guilty? Then what about Enzo? Have you thought of him? He loves you so much–more than his life, I think. Have you thought about how heartbroken he would be when you’re gone?“!
I couldn’t speak. Tears just kept running down my cheeks.
“Let’s not talk about Enzo, You’re pregnant. Have you thought about how your separation from Enzo would affect your child?” she asked.} My hands subconsciously touched my belly. I didn’t have a baby bump yet, but I could feel the little life inside me.>
“Not everything is meant to be, Kayla. I… I…” I closed my eyes and gulped hard. “I will abort the baby.”
“You…“E
Her words were cut off as the door burst open and Enzo stormed in. His eyes zeroed in on me. I couldn’t help the gasp that escaped my lips when I met his gaze.”
His eyes burned with fury–sharp and cold. They held a storm full of rage, pain, and deep disappointment.
“I guess he’s been listening outside all this while,” Kayla whispered.
Wait. How did he know we’re here? Didn’t we successfully sneak away from his men? Then it dawned on me–he had assigned secret bodyguards to watch over me.”
“You’re cooked,” she said and quickly excused herself.}
Enzo shook his head in disappointment as he slowly approached me. “You… You want to abort our baby? Our child?” He sounded as if the word abort was too huge for him to say.}
The disappointment in his eyes faded into sadness as his tears began flowing.
“Why?” he asked. “Is it because you think I won’t make a good father to our child? If that’s the case, you don’t have to worry. I promise, I’ll learn and be a great father.”
“It’s not you…“%
“No, it’s me,” he interrupted. “I’m the problem, and I promise I’ll change.”
I knew he understood the reason I wanted to abort the pregnancy. He was just finding excuses on my behalf. His love for me was too much, and it was making me feel even more guilty.
10:09 AM
“Listen to me, Enzo. I don’t have the right to be in your family. No matter how we try to forget about it, I’ll always be the daughter of your sister’s murderer and…“2
He placed a finger on my lips, silencing me.
“What’s done is done. We can’t go back in time and change it.”
I stared at him, and he stared back with pleading eyes. I could see how much he loved me. I could see he was very scared of losing me.
“I’m sorry. I was just too disappointed in my father, and I don’t know how to face your parents,” I apologized in tears.
He engulfed me in an embrace.
“Don’t ever think of leaving me. The past is in the past. Let’s live a new life and create new, happy memories together,” he said.”
Tears wouldn’t let me speak. I could only nod, and he kissed my hair. He was right. If they were ready to let go, why couldn’t I?” For the first time, I said those three words to him: “I love you.”
“I love you more than words can express!” he replied and crashed his lips on mine.”
THE END!!
