CHAPTER FOUR
**"So superman or batman? Which are we playing with today? " Toys in hands, she raised them both, high enough for Sammie to see.She waited eagerly, the smile plastered on her face disappeared when she realized there was no excitement in his eyes, his eyes which were so much like hers were dull today.A worried look spread across her features as she scooted closer so that she was sitting in the space beside him. "What's wrong? You don't want any of them today? ""When can I return home?"Innocent as the question was coming from him, her heart still gave that familiar painful pang, even more so when he slowly reached his much smaller hand to touch hers."I don't like staying in bed all day, I miss you a lot when you're not here, I want to go back to school, I want to see my friends " His lips quivered at the end, he was trying to be strong.
A tight knot covered her throat, she swallowed hard and tried at a smile but it wobbled away even as soon as it appeared.She brushed her hand through his soft curl of hair.
"I already told you, didn't I? You'll have to get better first, then we can return home and we will have all the fun, the way we used to." She noticed that Sammie was watching her closely and eagerly, he had always been too smart for his age, he always could discover when something was wrong, she prayed that this time, her very much old excuse was enough to answer his questions."Then, when am I going to get better? Will I ever? Am I going to die?"
She was startled by his continuous questions, the sharp stab of pain in her heart continued to spread until it became so unbearable. "Of course not!" She spoke in a firm tone, holding his gaze and shifting her hands to cup his soft baby cheeks, she spoke in an even firmer tone."Promise? " He held out his pinky finger, his voice held that little hope that gave her heart another tight clench." Promise. Nothing is going to happen to you, Sammie. Don't say things like that ever again, your treatments are showing improvement, you'll return home in no time, you've been so brave all these time, I told you superhero always wins, remember?"He nodded slowly. She didn't feel as convinced inside as her words had sounded. Her lips were pursed together, the last thing she wanted was to break down in front of Sammie. She had to be strong for them both, tears never made anything better. It never had.She lifted her head when smaller hands tightened around hers, a small smile was spread across Sammie's lips.
"Whatever may happen, I just want to tell you that I'm not scared to die, I'm just scared that you're going to be sad, I don't want you to be unhappy " He whispered gazing up at her. She couldn't handle the sudden burst of emotions that swept through her. A strangled sound escaped her throat.Her arms immediately wrapped around him in an embrace, she did it as gently as she could without hurting him. She tried to blink back the hot tears, but they kept streaming down her face even as she swiped at it with the back of a hand. She kissed his forehead and both cheeks before pulling away. "I'll never be unhappy because my strong hero will always be with me, and when we go home, we will visit wherever you want, just the two of us, you are going to like that right? "He nodded again, his smaller hands helping her to wipe away tears. "Don't cry please "She smiled sadly, wiping her eyes dry with the edge of her clothes. She should be the one comforting him, not the other way around.
They spent the next moment in comfortable silence, she was contented humming as she brushed his hair with her fingers. "What about Uncle George? Why doesn't he ever come to visit me? He doesn't like me much does he?" His expression fell as he spoke, the little action stabbed at her heart again. She and Sammie were considerably fifteen years apart, she had been an only child for many years, the doctors had spoken that her mother wouldn't be able to bear more children after her, but fifteen years after her birth, her mother had taken in again and had successfully given birth to Sammie, three years ago when she had brought her little brother to live with her and George, he had often at times referred to the both of them as his parents. "He is busy with work, when I get home, I'll tell him that you miss him, he will definitely come, I promise " The lie left her mouth easily, she would do or say anything to remove the sadness from his eyes. It was getting more and more difficult to lie to him, it had been easier when he was younger.*
*Aurora stepped out of the hospital building, she boarded a taxi to get to her destination.
Both she and Sammie had spent the last few hours playing and discussing all they would do when he got discharged. She had left only after he was given his injection and had fallen asleep.Now, she was staring at the building in front of her, she was stopped by no one as she stepped inside. The workers were all aware of her identity, she was the boss's wife. To all of them, the boss was an honorably family man.She almost sneered at that. If there was something George knew how to do perfectly, it was how to hide his skeleton behind closed doors. She didn't bother with a knock as she entered his office. He sat behind a desk, he didn't show surprise at her sudden entrance, she guessed that he had already been informed the moment she arrived.A sly smile was plastered across his face as he straightened from his chair."To what do I owe this pleasure of your presence " His voice was mocking, he already guessed why she would pay him a sudden visit. It had to be because she had finally gotten to her senses. She ignored his statement and took another step inside the furnished office. She hated being in his presence and even more loathed the next sentence that left her mouth."I'll do it"She met his gaze emotionlessly, watching the triumph flash in his eyes. I knew you will get rid of your stubbornness sooner or later. You really should have agreed sooner, then we wouldn't have had to go through that little argument, you see " He sneered."When and where" She spoke in that same cold voice, looking everywhere but not particularly seeing anything."I didn't know you will be in such a hurry to rent out your womb and agree to sell your child " She stared at him then, how had she ever been in love with this man? How could anyone be so vile? "Tomorrow, I'll congratulate you, you are going to be rich, dearest wife! "Ignoring his extended hands, she stormed out of his office.If her sacrifice meant that Sammie would be well again, then it was worth it.She was happy. **CHAPTER FIVE**Some days later, Aurora laid still on the examination table, she buried herself in thoughts as the doctor injected the frozen seminal fluids into her womb. She was a bit more comfortable since the Doctor was a woman like herself.She found her thoughts drifting to the man, whose seed she was getting impregnated with, she wondered how he looked like, what kind of a father he would be to his child. She managed to fight these thoughts, it wouldn't do her any good, it was better for her not to think she was about to carry a life inside of her."We are done here for today ma'am, we will do this again tomorrow " The doctor's statement broke the silence."Tomorrow? " She pulled down her hospital gown and started to sit up from the examination table."Yes. We have to continue until your ovulation period is over, there will be a higher percentage that you'll get pregnant "Aurora nodded numbly, she changed
CHAPTER SIX**Aurora called the doctor to inquire about Sammie's health development, and like every other time, she was fed the same piece of information, the drugs were gradually losing their effects, surgery was the ultimate solution to save Sammie's life."Are you begging me right now? from your expression, it sure doesn't seem like it!" Cassandra spoke haughtily, staring at Aurora through the rim of her glass of juice. She knew there was only one reason Aurora would ever approach her, it had to be because of the money, it was time to give her a little taste of medicine.If Aurora had any other option, she wouldn't be standing in front of one of the people she knew who despised her the most. It didn't matter how low she had to descend, Sammie's life was the utmost priority. Even if it meant begging her enemies for mercy, Dr.Jerome had already told her that he could get the attorney to adjust the clause on the contract only if h
CHAPTER SEVEN **Time passed by quickly. The days turned into weeks and weeks transformed into months. There were only two weeks left before Aurora was due to put to birth. It had always been required for her to go for a check-up at least once every week, the hospital had provided everything she ate, along with supplements that were required for the baby's development. The pregnancy had been unbelievable to her until the first day she had felt the infant move inside of her, she had known some moments of incredible happiness, there was a life growing inside of her! That moment of joy had been short-lived. Her child would never know her, the pain that accompanied that thought became more and more unbearable as months went passed. She had tried not to allow herself to become emotionally attached, she couldn't allow herself to fall in love with the life growing inside of her, because she knew it would hurt more when it was time to give hi
CHAPTER EIGHT**"One million is a huge amount of money, you can leave in comfort for the rest of your life with it"The doctor's words left Aurora speechless for a moment, when she had finally gotten the money, these were the last words she expected to hear.Her instinct told her that something was wrong, she couldn't shake off the feeling."What are you trying to say, doctor?" The words squeezed out of her throat.The doctor shook his head, a look of pity flashing across his eyes."The surgery was delayed for so long, It's become critical, even if it's performed now, there is a ninety percent chance that he wouldn't make it"A cold chill seized her whole body, she could barely manage to get the next words out of her mouth as the strength was suddenly drained out of her."No doctor! You have to save him! I can't lose him! You have to save him!"The doctor shook his head sym
CHAPTER NINE.**Aurora couldn't recognize the sound of her own voice, she was sobbing, praying as well as yelling.There were ambulances everywhere around, several people had been injured, some unlucky ones were dead and some had managed to escape unscathed by the fire which had resulted from a tanker explosion that had swerved out of control.She wasn't seeing Sammie anywhere, nobody was attending to her as a crowd of people needed caring for."Where is he? ! " She cried out to no one in particular.She heard a fireman telling a woman that there was nobody currently in the hospital building, everyone had been evacuated.A woman from the fire service directed her to the ambulances that conveyed the children that had been injured, some were unconscious, ready to be transferred to another hospital.Sammie was not among them.Her panic spiked further, each painful second that passed by struck her soul
CHAPTER TENTwo and Half Years Later.**The couple shone radiantly, the woman had an oval-shaped face, her white dress which framed a perfect slender body gave her a demure angelic look. One could easily tell she favored one leg though, her hand was clasped around the man. He wore a charcoal suit, his eyes were dark, having the most perfect jawline, his face set in a hard neutral mask.From where they stood upstairs, it seemed to everyone present that the couple was always meant to be at the top.The journalists were busy, cameras kept flashing lights, the never-ending questions continued."Mr.Tremont, In just two years since your return as T.S CEO, The company has once again taken its spot in the global market, what can you attribute to this success? " A journalist asked.The man answered the question with considerable ease, the pride in his voice could never be mistaken.It was his world. He never
CHAPTER ELEVEN**She would have to meet him no matter what."Wait! Don't go! " Aurora yelled, but her voice was easily lost in the crowd.Heaving a frustrated sigh, she nudged her way passed tight bodies. She was so close to Tremont Stone. Only the security team separated him from her."Mr. Tremont! I need to speak to you! It's urgent!" She shouted again, trying to blend her way passed the security. His eyes located her then, for the briefest of seconds and aurora almost forgot how to breathe, she wore a pleading desperate look, but she doubted if he saw that, no doubt to him she was one of those nosy reporters that were trying to get a peek into his private life. The security guards were trying their possible best not to hurt her, and at the same time ensure that she didn't get too close to Tremont. She pushed her way passed them suddenly. She succeeded! They didn't expect her to be so difficult. The
CHAPTER TWELVE**"Dawddy!""Dawddy!! "The jumbled words welcomed Tremont into the kid's room, seconds later tiny feet ran towards him. He caught Ryan mid-air as he jumped, bringing forth more squeals and laughter. Ryan's laughter was contagious, Tremont found himself grinning as well. "Someone missed me eh? ""Me didn't miss you! " Ryan spoke, a scowl forming on his face as though he had just remembered he had to be upset. "Is someone telling a lie? ""Me didn't!! I'm angwy with you " Ryan spoke, scowling at his father, even though his words were still quite jumbled and childlike, Tremont could understand very much well. In a few months, his son would turn three, he had grown so big that even he hadn't realized when Tremont could still remember the first time his miracle had been placed in his arms, that day would never be forgotten. "Oh? And why is that? " He spoke lifting a brow, Ryan tried to imitate th