(Author’s POV).The sound of the machine in the hospital beeping was heard. Whispers among the nurses did not miss from being heard by Kimberly.She was on the bed, not able to move or felt anymore pain in her lower abdominal body. One could mistake her for being dead.For the past few hours, she stared at the ceiling. A mild sedative was given to her, to calm her mind that was not doing so well after hearing the news.She became violent and the nurses had to strap her to the bed for her own safety.The news had taken away her hope for a future for her to be with Sebastian. It had crushed her heart and her soul. Tears were not helping her much. Tears had dried out from her eyes.So, she had stopped crying.“Kim, are you awake?”His voice was heard but not responded to. It was the drugs that had made her mind in a sedative mode. And she could not move a muscle.“It is Westin here. I heard the news and –” he exhaled slowly as he sat down on the chair next to her bed. “I’m sorry that it
(Sebastian’s POV).“This is what happens when you don’t listen to me, Bastian”I looked at Lennox and squinted my eyes at him. “And that is what would happen whenever you go against my wishes”“What?”I then pointed at his blackened left eye which was obviously caused by someone who had punched his pretty face. He touched his eye and stood up from the bench, “Why does it hurt? Hey, does someone got a mirror for me to see my face?”I chuckled seeing him walking around the prison cell asking for a stupid mirror from the police. Lennox was always careful on his appearance. Having a blackened eye would show his weaknesses on winning a fight.And his wife would not like to know he was in a fight.“Strange friend you have” I heard Charles talking while he sat on my left side of the bench.“Give me one reason to not kill you right now”Charles chuckled and wiped his face with his hand, “What else do you want from me, Sebastian? You won”“I always win. And I will not let you have her” I face
(Akira’s POV)Another week has passed. I walked towards my office and smiled seeing my company was up and running with most vacant positions almost filled in.An old two storey building was purchased and renovated to be a new building with modern architecture. I was happy with the choice of furnishing that Molly had helped me to decorate.She had decided to join my company a week ago. More with the reason to care for me during my pregnancy. Molly was worried for me to raise babies all by myself.But I was no longer alone. I had met with some family members from my mother’s side from Blue Mountain. They were kind and helpful.I never knew them. My grandfather introduced them to me.Finally, I felt love that I had seek for many years. They filled my lonely heart with happiness and laughter for the past couple of weeks.And finally, I could slowly let Sebastian go. I needed a fresh start.For several days, I refused to read any news online about Sebastian. I did not want to know about hi
(Akira’s POV).“Miss Cage, we have one more candidate waiting outside. A walk-in interview” Sandra closed the door behind her and smiled at me, “He is very handsome”“Then, what are we waiting for. Invite him in. I need to leave early today to pick up my son plus.. you did mention he is handsome” Vivian seemed excited for interviewing male candidates.There were not many male candidates that had applied for the position as my personal assistant. It was a position with a job description that would be well suited to be for a woman. And I even remembered requesting a female candidate. I was not sure why Vivian ignored my request.“I have already shortlisted two candidates that we have interviewed today. They are to my liking. The girls seem promising. Perhaps, there are other position suitable for him” I cleared my throat before drinking a glass of water. “He could apply to be a receptionist or the driver for Lady Violet? So, do we still want to proceed?”“Oh, come on. He has been waiti
(Sebastian’s POV).My answer was definitely making Akira restless. She sat back on her chair and poured herself another glass of water. She drank it slowly and whispered to Vivian to proceed on asking me questions.Again, she avoided her eyes from looking at me.“So, Mr Straus. It is a long way to move from Emerald City to Bloom City. What is it that you think you could contribute to the company? Looking at your resume, your past experience differs much from what we are looking for” Vivian asked a question that I could sense she was on my side.Was she? I looked at Vivian and nodded once before I responded to her, “I’m a fast learner. You have nothing to lose. And I’m offering my services to Miss Cage, anytime she wants me, everywhere she wants me to go and anything she wants me to do”I guess my words might have made her restless. I could see her holding on to her breath and her eyes were a little sparkly with what looked like tears.“Thank you, Mr Strauss. I think we are done here”
(Akira’s POV).I froze at where I stood. Blinked my eyes a few times not believing that my son was actually standing in front of me. Smiling. And he called me “Mommy”.I was not sure if it was my reality or part of my imagination. Lately, the two had been a blurred line. I missed him so much that I dreamt about him every night.My little boy stood few steps in front of me with a smile that looked like my own reflection in the mirror. He was beautiful. I opened my mouth, but no words came out.“Mommy, it’s me Samuel”I gasped and closed my mouth with one hand. I looked at Sebastian waiting for some answers. How did my son find out the truth? How did he take the news? Was he angry with me?Obviously, I had many questions, but I was speechless at that moment.“I told our son the truth” he took steps closer to me and whispered, “He was waiting for you to come home when I told him I found you”“Why, Sebastian?” I almost choked on my words and wiped the tears from my eyes. “How long did he
(Sebastian’s POV).“Yes, Honey” I smiled looking at her squinted her eyes at me while exhaling her breaths slowly. Buying that mansion next to her was Roy’s idea.He had found past records that the large mansion was once belonged to Marcus Cage, her late father. And Akira was trying her luck to purchase it. However, luck was not on her side.The previous owner was not willing to sell it. Well, not until I offered a price twice its worth and a job for the couple’s son to work at one of Strauss’ companies in Bloom City.Akira did not have to know those details. Not so soon at least.“Sebastian, is this all a joke to you?”“Joke? I do not understand your question, Honey”“How did you manage to buy this mansion? It is impossible, Sebastian”“Because..” I caressed her cheeks with my thumb and winked at her, “I’m Sebastian Strauss. I get what I want”“You are an idiot” she said with gritted teeth and scoffed at me.Samuel was sleeping on her lap with his arms wrapped around her body. I mov
(Sebastian’s POV).She looked at me straight in the eye. No words were needed for her to say to me. I knew what was on her mind.She was afraid. I had hurt her once and that trust she had on me was broken.“Honey, I’m going to fix us. It is going to take time for you to believe me again. I know that. And I’m willing to wait for you as long as you need me to” my hand on her cheek moved down to her jaw and gently I moved closer to kiss her forehead.She whispered with trembling voice which I knew she was holding back her tears, “S-Sebastian, I.. I don’t think I could ever forgive you”I moved to cup her face and caressed her cheeks with my thumb. Her words were not to my liking, but I knew she was hurting, “Honey, can we start over? Just forget about the past and start over. If not for me, at least try it for our children”She closed her eyes for a moment and when she blinked them open, I could see tears flooding her eyes. I wiped them with my fingers and sighed, “I’m sorry for hurting