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
Aliza has lived with her uncle and aunt for the last twelve years. She lost her parents in a road accident when she was just six. Since then her paternal uncle had been taking care of her. Her aunt despises her since the beginning and refused to take responsibility for her but since Aliza's mother was an orphan and had no other relation from her father's side she was helplessly left to the custody of her uncle.Aliza's aunt known to be a witch by her mentality took the optimum advantage of her impotent situation and used her as a housemaid, cook, and all-purpose house cleaner. But Aliza was a hard worker from the beginning. After completing her housework she used to sit to study till late in the night and obtained the best grades in school.Five years back her Uncle Nelson retired from work as a head supervisor at Messrs Schroeder's & Co since then Aliza's problems increased manifold. The savings Nelson could make hardly sufficed to feed the four stomachs at home. She and her cousin's
"I am speaking to you from Richmond Industries. You are selected for the job appointment of secretary cum personal assistant to the CEO." Aliza pushed the phone to a distance and stared at it for a few seconds. "Madam, are you there in the line?" The woman at the other end asked. Closing her eyes tight Aliza gave a loud squeal and laughed like a maniac to herself fisting her hand in the air. After taking a breathing exercise of long heavy inhales and exhales to calm her down, she answered the phone pulsating. "Yes, I'm there. I was running, you know.... exercise in the morning? Sorry I couldn't reply to you immediately." She winked to herself and lay biting her lip in excitement."Oh yeah, I understand. That's okay madam, you need to reach the office today at nine and receive your appointment letter.""Okay, I will be there before nine." She leveled her speech-answered professionals and cut the call. Her uncle came inside the kitchen to fetch water. Aliza ran to her uncle hugging him