Chapter 28Charles and Aliza returned back to their home along with Asher and Charles's parents in the early morning hours of the next day. It was the day of Asher's birthday. According to the instructions of Charles the house was decorated with balloons and colorful ribbons in their huge lawn. Charles wanted to make a huge and expensive celebration for Asher. He had fought death and came back to life. So strong is Asher since his infancy. Charles was proud of his son for his fighting spirit since the age of one.The chemotherapy was very painful and so was radiation but baby Asher only cried when his suffering was most severe. Charles was astonished at his son's pain toleration and thus he wanted to have a birthday blast. The guests arrived from different parts of the world. After all, it was the birthday celebration of Asher Rodriguez, the son of the richest billionaire in the world - Charles Rodriguez.The garden was filled with guests - relations, friends and Charles's business p
Chapter 29"You are lying." Charles snarled. "Why would I? Here is the report." Amara hands over a sheet of paper to Charles which says she is exactly thirteen weeks pregnant. Charles saw the report. It was from a reputed hospital in California and it could not be a manipulated report. He calculated the dates and yes the report says right. For a moment everything fell blank in his mind.Nonetheless he wondered how Amara could get pregnant? He always practiced protection whenever they were involved. The rubbers do not provide 100% security. A small voice inside him screamed and the intrusion of the dangerous thought raised chaos in his mind but he was a world mafia leader, famous business man and the richest billionaire of the country. He knew well how to conceal his emotions.Arianna who was present looked at her son with guilt filled eyes. She and her husband were solely responsible for their son's hapless state. Had they not coaxed him into a relationship he would have escaped all t
Chapter 30The next morning Charles woke up with an acute headache because of the previous night's over drinking. He walked to the washroom holding his head and gulped two Aspirin from the first-aid box. After having a shower and getting ready in his stiff and pricey three piece black suit, he knocked at Asher's bedroom where Aliza stayed the night. "Aliza does not act childish. I know you are awake. Open the door and let us solve this problem together." Charles insisted but as expected there was no response. Thinking that he did not have spare keys to open her door was like Aliza being ridiculous. But Charles did not want to do that to his fiancee. He wasn't a man to impose his feelings on her and wanted to give her the space that she required.Letting out a huge sigh, Charles went to the kitchen and quickly made a breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast for his little family and placed it on the table. He walked to the key holder and picked the keys of one of his favorite cars from the b
Chapter 31Throughout the ride back to their home Charles had been drumming his fingers on the steering and humming the song that was playing in the stereo. He was extremely happy to receive the good news of Aliza going pregnant. He couldn't be with her, support her and enjoy her pregnancy during the birth of their first child but he wants to make up for the lost time. He wanted to take care of Aliza and enjoy the blissfulness of fatherhood. Their son is almost normal now free of cancer and in a few months they are going to welcome their second child. Charles's happiness is boundless. He already has a son and so he wishes for a beautiful princess now.As soon as they are inside the house, Charles kisses Aliza. "You have no idea how much you make me happy by learning this news from the doctor." He spoke elatedly, holding her cheeks and ran kisses all over her face. "Daddy" Asher ran to Charles and hugged his leg with his little hands. Their maid Athena was taking care of him till they
Chapter 32 Charles rolls his eyes at his father. "Dad, do not be over dramatic. It is not funny." Everybody at the table started laughing loudly, consequently making him chuckle. "Finally Charles Rodriguez decides to marry the love of his life after almost five years of relationship and going to be a father for the second time." Allen declares going haughty. "You are right on time son." He teases. Charles scorns at his father and scratches the back of his neck like a boy caught with his hands in the cookie jar.Everyone lands to huge smiles seeing him bashful for the first time and rain congratulations before clinking their wine glasses. Aliza's cheeks go tomato red with blush. Immediately Edith baked a cake to celebrate the occasion and there goes the festive spirit in the house even before Christmas.****Arianna was very excited to make their son's much awaited wedding preparations. Animatedly she talks with her husband. "Allen I have to take care of so many things and the time is
Chapter 33Aliza met one of her friends during the shopping. Since they were meeting each other after a very long time, Charles left Aliza at her friend’s place and came home. It was not only his body but his soul and mind also craved for Aliza. Yet he could not stop her from having small wishes of life unfulfilled.Two hours later, Charles could hear the calling bell followed by the roar of the engine. Her friend had dropped Aliza at the entrance of their cottage and left. "Aliza, you are early. I thought you wouldn’t be home till late at night?" Charles called and swiftly captured her in his arms. "I missed you so much. Had you not come from your friend’s home soon, I would have reached you."Aliza raised both her brows in curiosity. "Well my husband is drinking like a cow.” She pointed to the half finished drink sitting on the study desk. “I already know that he misses me. How can I stay away from him since we came here for a honeymoon?" She winked.Her tongue flicked out an
Chapter 34(Epilogue)Aliza's pregnancy was completely nine months old. The doctor had told Rodriguez that they could expect the baby any moment but as the hospital was closed Aliza opted to stay at home so that she could look after Asher. She has been getting contractions since the last couple of days but the doctor had told them they were only fake until they were long and more severe.It was two in the midnight and Aliza couldn't hold the pain anymore. She squatted on the bed and searched under the covers for Charles's hand. "Charles" she choked on her speech shaking his upper arm. Going disoriented he wakes up abruptly and looks at Aliza blankly. And then his eyes turn wider assimilating the situation. "Should we get going Liza?" He asks her concern. Holding inside her lips and stopping herself to scream, Aliza closes her eyes and only manages to nod but Charles understands it all.Going alert right away Charles lays his hand around Aliza's waist and supports her to stand. No soon
It was eight at night. The work was always busy at Richmond Industries. With the last document stapled Aliza releases a huge sigh and walks to the CEO's office with the file in her hand.When she knocked at the entrance there came a deep voice from her boss "come in". The room was eerily dark when she opened the door. Aliza looked around the place in a panic.Suddenly there was a spark of light through a lighter followed by a puff of smoke from his lips. He had lit a cigarette. Aliza works as a secretary cum personal assistant to the notorious businessman, the most feared mafia leader, and underworld don Charles Rodriguez, the CEO of Richmond Industries."Aren't you paid well here Aliza?" His voice was smooth but she knew well the menace behind those effortless words. Aliza had been working for Charles Rodriguez for the last three years. Her feat trembled in fear analyzing his possible conclusion."Answer me damn it! Aren't you paid here well?" His voice echoed between the silent wall