EPISODE FIFTY THREE
“You don’t have to abort the babies just to win his heart. He will surely come around. He’s my son, I’ve known him for years, this is just him feeling angry and betrayed. And I’m sorry you have to go through all these just because of what our family went through in the past.”Stefano’s Mom coaxed softly as I was in her arms.
“It’s okay. It was my fault. I should have used birth control pills from the start. Our wedding will be a year next week and here we are fighting because of a baby.”I mumbled, fighting back the tears lacing my ears.
I went to her house after Stefano left as I was confused on what to do.
If I abort the baby, he will surely hate me forever but what am I supposed to do?
“I’m sorry, darling.”She hugged me again, sniffing my hair admiringly.
Meghan came back from the gym later with some treats for me which I ate. After that, I had a long sleep and didn’t wake up until it was 8PM.
STEFANO.
I had a basketball time with Luca before we started the work of the day. I haven’t been talking to him since I learnt about the pregnancy.
We did few rounds which he ended up running out of breath, he collapsed on the floor in regret, not even a single goal did he get.
“Oh shit. Fine, I’m sorry dude.”He breathed out in defeat.
I marched to where he is angrily and dragged him up.
“Get your act right you fucker.”I punched him angrily, breathing heavily.
“I messed up. But I couldn’t tell you because it was against her wish.”
“You preferred to please her than to betray me?”I scoffed in reply. He’s too annoying.
“You know I won’t betray you. But Hazel? She’s just too soft and vulnerable. She was scared of how you will react.”He defended.
“I messed up big time. I stressed her not knowing she was carrying my baby. Every minutes, every where and every time. Everyday! We do it.”
“You didn’t mess up. You’re a good husband to her and she didn’t regret marrying you. You’re the reason why she’s pushing through all these.”
“What about me? Am I pushing? Do I even know what I should push first?”
“Calm down, things will go well.”He assured me in a confident tone.
“And if it doesn’t, I will kill you.”
“Deal!”He chuckled, patting my back.
HAZEL.
“Come can you please get me the green onions?”
I heard Stefano’s voice from downstairs. I was already changed into a nightwear as I was uncomfortable in the dress I wore earlier.
I managed to climb down the stairs, My legs and back hurt so much, i just had to endure it so Stef won’t notice.
“Good evening Stef.”I wished in a soft tone.
He turned to me and gave me a small nod.”Good evening, eaten?”
“No, I just woke up.”
“Mom will serve you soon.”
He dragged out a chair for me beside him, and I sat down immediately.
His arms would budge anytime he lifts the spoon close to his mouth. I stared at his rolled up sleeves showcasing the most masculine arms I’ve ever seen, His had a wolf haircut with rough bangs at the tip. He looks so handsome. Heavens, I could cry. Oh to have his baby.
“Babe. You’re awake.”Meghan smiled at me and dished out my food.
“Yes, thanks for earlier.”
“You’re welcome pookie.”
I started eating slowly while glancing at him secretly.
“Glance all you want, I’m not running away.”He suddenly said. I almost choked on my food but he gave me some cute back rubs.
“I wasn’t staring.”I defended slowly.
“You want to sleep here?”
“Are you sleeping here?”
“No, I have lots of things to do with Luca at home. It might get boring for you.”
“No, I will go with you.”I butts in ecstatically which forced him to stare at him.
“Fine, do as you please.”
*
When we got home, Luca and Marcos already prepared dinner for themselves.
After we exchanged greetings, Luca smiled briefly at me as I walked through the stairs.
He probably knew already that Stefano isn’t talking to me and there’s nothing he can do about it.
I washed up and retired to the bed since I will be having a long day tomorrow. My online lectures will start as early as 7:30AM in the morning.
Not long after, I felt Stefano come into the room, I didn’t budge.
He walked into the closet to change his dress and probably step out.
But he came to the bed, and lay beside me.
“Stef.”I whispered under the sheets.
“I thought you were sleeping.”
“Why are you here?”
“You can’t sleep alone.”
“I did. Yesterday.”
“No, I left in the early hours.”He answered with a small chuckle.
I didn’t know when I started sobbing silently, he patted my back slowly and moved my body into his.
“Give me some time. It’s a hard pill for me to swallow. Let me think.”He coaxed softly in my ear, I nodded profusely like a baby.
“I love you so much, Jamal.”
“I love you too baby.”He slapped my ass playfully as we cuddled in the sheets.
I woke up earlier the next day to prepare breakfast before my class.
A call came through my phone in the middle of my cooking, I quickly picked it up.
It was Mom, It could be about Josh.
“What’s it?”
“Josh’s crisis is back. And he’s been hospitalized this morning.”
“What?”I almost screamed.
“How? he was getting better.”
“I don’t know. We need money for surgery.”
“Money?”I asked again as if it was a foreign word.
“Yes. As soon as possible.”She commanded before ending the call.
“Who’s that?”Stefano asked walking into the kitchen in his joggers, shirtless.
“Nothing. Don’t mind me.”I pressed my lips together nervously and continued my cooking.
“Hazel.”He called in a calm tone.
“I said I’m fine!”I pressed in a slightly high tone and he sighed.
“Whatever it is. I will handle it. Just tell me.”
“Josh. I don’t know what’s wrong with him. I’m scared.”I broke into tears, dropping into a crouch weakly.
“I will take it from here. Go rest.”He mumbled patting my back.
I nodded slowly. He led me to the living room and returned to the kitchen.
After making some calls, he prepared my breakfast.
“Stef, About Josh…”
“Marcos is on his way already. He will be transferred to our family hospital there. Don’t worry.”
“Thank you so much.”I heaved a sigh of relief.
“You’re welcome baby.”He ruffled my hair, smiling as he watched me eat.
EVANS.
“Is everything set?”I asked my right hand man as he threw our luggage in the boat. It’s chilling as hell.
“Yes. The boys are in Vietnam.”
“Continue training them, I won’t lose to Stefano this time around.”
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