~Amanda~
Gabriel was wearing a well tailored casual suit and it fitted him perfectly,as though it was made specifically for him.His long dark hair fell over his shoulders and it was wet, perhaps they sprinkled water on it so that it could look sexy with the hair stylist and…I have to admit that she did a good job because the magic worked,it made Gabriel look more hot.I don't want to be mean, Gabriel is handsome.He’s about 6 3’ tall, masculine and has sharp features.Those pair of grey eyes topped up his sexiness.He's every girl's dream.Well, except me because he crushed all the dreams that we had and only left me with nightmares.His walk down the runway was smooth and confident. I could tell that he learned everything that I taught him by heart.The lady on his left side was beautiful as well.She was wearing a backless white dress which hugged her arse and every curve of her body.“That is Gabriel~Amanda~Of all the things that I expected from Gabriel,I never thought that he would still bear the tattoo of my name on his chest.I thought that he had added more letters or altered the tattoo so that it could read someone else's name or a name of a place.I demanded some answers from him because all this new realisation didn't make any sense to me.It was quiet for a while inside the study room,even a pin drop could be heard.Gabriel walked towards me and I subconsciously stepped back.However,my dream of escape was short lived when my back collided with the bookshelves and I didn't have anywhere else to run to.Gab towered before me since he was taller than me.His shoulder length hair was hanging free and it was messy, evident that he had run his fingers through it a few times.His cologne hit my nose, reminding me of the old days,how he used to smell like whenever I kissed his bare skin while we
~Amanda~I felt as though time was moving in slow motion.My hand trembled, almost dropping the cellphoneThe last moment that I had with my daughter replayed in my head.She was so happy and she looked so healthy.I shook my head in denial, refusing to accept what Mr. Tony had just told me.Tears flowed from my eyes uncontrollably.“No! No!This can't be!It can't be my Ariana.”I mumbled, breathing in difficulty.”Please tell me it's not true.Maybe you’re mistaken,my daughter was okay in the morning.We even talked and laughed.Please tell me this is some sort of prank.”I pleaded, wiping tears from my eyes using the back of my hand.It was quiet for a while on the other end of the call and that only made me anxious.I heard him heavy a deep sigh.“I'm sorry but it's the truth,Mrs. Amanda.You need to make it to the hospital quickly because the doctor is asking for Ariana's parents.We are at Jason's Hospital.”The little hope that I had left crushed
~Amanda~“What do you mean I don't have enough blood to donate to my daughter?”I asked in confusion because I couldn't understand what she meant.“I think you're mistaken because I have been taking good care of myself!I have been eating alot of fruits and vegetables.”I protested,not believing what the lab technician said.“I'm sorry but that is the truth,Mrs.”She looked at me with apologetic eyes.“Liar!”I yelled at the lady and she took a step back,fear written all over her face.“Can you please leave us alone?”I heard Lucia ask the lady and soon after the laboratory door shut.“You need to calm down,Amanda.”Lucia said in a gentle voice,”How?”I asked in almost a whisper but loud enough for Lucia to hear.Lucia was speechless when she heard my question.I could imagine how I was supposed to calm down when my daughter's life was at risk.No!There was no way I was going to calm down.“How am I supposed to calm down when my daughter's life is hanging by a
~AmandaMy heart ached inside my chest when I admitted the damn truth that I was in no position to donate blood to my daughter even if I wanted to.There is no painful feeling compared to a parent being in no position to hold his/her child when they are in great danger of losing their lives.I know anyone who has a kid out there can relate…It was silent on the other end of the phone call for a while,perhaps he was taking in the information that I had just fed him.“You…you mean Ariana?”For the first time in my entire life,I heard him stutter.I could hear the uncertainty in his voice.He couldn't believe that Aria is his child.I mean our child.I knew he would react that way because he never new about it for fucking five years.“Yes,”I heaved a deep sigh.”Ariana is our daughter and she needs your help.The clock is ticking and we don't have that much time.Please save our daughter.I can't lose her.We can't lose our daughter.You’re the only person who can save her
~Gabriel~“Amanda please wake up!Please don't do this to me.Our daughter needs you,she needs us.You can't leave us when we need you the most.I know I have wronged you big time and I'm sorry.I’m sincerely sorry.Please wake up!”I pleaded, holding her in my arms and hoped that she would be able to hear my plea and open her eyes but…all that was in vain.She couldn't even bart her eyelashes and that only made me more worried.Fear crept in my heart when the thought of possibly losing Amanda popped in my head.No!I wasn't ready to lose her and never will be ready to lose her.Not when we have so many things that are unsettled between us.“Amanda!”I shouted, holding her so close to my chest.I have been wanting to hold her this close,but not in situation.I been looking forward to holding her close to my chest as we laugh,talk and tease around as I looked into those brown Hazel eyes that I loved so much.“What happened to her?”Lucia inquired and I could feel worry in her v
~Gabriel~I felt unworthy to look at Ariana's face because…I have been missing her entire life.I couldn't imagine all the difficulties that she went through growing up with a single parent.I couldn't help it but imagine Aria watching other kids happily playing with their Daddies.I was mad at myself when the mere thought of it popped into my mind.“Please forgive Daddy for not knowing that you existed.''I apologise once again, guilt consuming me.I know a simple “sorry” wasn't enough to make up for all those days that I missed her birthday.I know a simple sorry wasn't enough to make up for everytime Ariana yearned for father's love but I was not there to give it to her.I know a simple apology wasn't enough to make up for all those days that she fell sick but I was not around to take care of her.I know a simple apology was not enough for not being around when she was born.However,I hoped that she would someday forgive me.I hoped that someday,Ariana would und
~Amanda~I blinked countless times to get rid of the blurry vision.My headache terribly and a strong smell of chlorine hit my nostrils.When I my eyes fully opened,I was met with a pair of grey piercing eyes and I couldn't help it but frown, wondering what the hell was going on.Gabriel's lips curved into a smile and I could see relief in his eyes.”You're finally awake,Amanda.I was so worried about you.How are you feeling?Are you hungry or do you feel thirsty?”Gabriel asked politely and I could feel the concern in his voice.I snapped when I recalled my daughter's condition.“Ariana!I have to go and check on my daughter.”I was about to get off the bed but Gabriel held my hand. I turned to look at his hand on mine,then raised my face slowly and looked at him,our eyes locked.“You don't need to worry about anything because Ariana is doing perfectly fine.Our daughter is okay.Mom is watching over Ariana.
~Amanda~ It was quiet for a while inside the room.Gabriel’s questions made my heart ache.I know he has the right to ask questions because he is Ariana's Dad but…does he know how the fucking question caused so much pain to me?I heaved a deep sigh to calm down.“I found out a few days before graduation.I kept it to myself because I wanted it to be a surprise.I was planning to let you know that we were going to be parents on the last day of campus.”I paused to take a breath.“When I received the text message from you asking me to come at your apartment the same day,I was so excited to tell you the news and that's why I came immediately but…”I was silent for a while,the painful memories replayed in my head and my heart twisted inside my chest,as though someone was squeezing it into a tiny ball and it was becoming hard for me to breath.“I was heartbroken instead.I couldn't bring myself to tell you about the pre