Chapter 37: Chapter 37

Lucas’ POV

Emma suddenly faints in my arms, I gently place her in the car. I rush inside the restaurant and get some water.

Gently putting some moisture on her face and shaking her lightly, she responds to it and flutters her eyes open.

“ Are you alright? “ I enunciate.

She looks at me, a bit confused.

“ I suddenly felt dizzy and then it blacked out. “ She replies, looking around.

“ Relax. “ I reply, gently pushing her back in the seat.

I open the bottled water and gently put the tip against her soft pink lips. She takes small sips.

“ Lu…Lucas, I’m fine now. “She mutters weakly, trying to get up and out of my car but I block her.

“ I don’t think you’re fine Emma. Now sit back. “ I order sternly, leaving no room for argument.

I buckle her in and close the door, before going towards the driver’s side. Midway through, I abruptly stop. My eyes sharpen towards the bastard lying on the ground.

I stride towards him and kick him one last time in his abdomen, for my own solace.

I then get in the car and start driving towards the hospital.

“ Where…are we going? “ Emma whispers.

“ To the doctor. Tell me, what have you eaten till now. “ I interrogate my voice hard. She should know I am incredibly mad at her for such reckless behavior.

“ I..I had a good breakfast. “ She responds looking down, fidgeting with her frail fingers.

“ And? “ I ask with a cold tone.

“ That’s…that’s about it but- “ She tries to complete her sentence but I blast at her.

“ Are you crazy? You’re pregnant and you’ve eaten nothing till now but a ‘ good breakfast’. “ I bark at her.

She flinches a little, looking scared. Good! She should be scared.

“ This is highly irresponsible. Do I have to look after you as if you’re a small child now? “ I taunt.

She shrinks back in her seat. Looking at me with fearful eyes.

I finally realize that I’m only scaring her and getting nowhere with this conversation.

I take a deep breath and try to calm myself down.

“ Emma…” I call out to her, numbing down the volume as much as possible and trying to be gentle with her.

“ Why did you not eat till now. “ I implore.

“ I didn’t have the time to eat. “ She answers and I look at her bewildered.

“ How can one not have time to eat? Come up with a better excuse next time. You’re purposely starving the child, aren’t you? “ I ask obnoxiously.

She looks stunned.

“ You of all people should not say that to me. You’re the one who is so keen on making me suffer. So Lucas, look. I am suffering. You should be happy. “ She starts.

“ I was pushed into a world I knew nothing of, you were constantly coming at me. I have no desire to run this commonly but I’m only doing this for Noah’s sake. Because it’s his commonly and I don’t want I to fall and you know that too. That is why you’re doing all this. “

“ I don’t have time for anything. All I keep on thinking about is the company and how to stop it from falling. I have Tim to take care of too. On top of that, I am pregnant, and then there is you. Who absolutely hates me and tries to make my life miserable at every single step. So tell me, how can I have time for myself? Or even time to eat? “ She questions, getting emotional.

Tears start forming in her eyes and my heart softens.

“ I don’t hate you, Emma. “ I mumble, but she just looks aside. Trying to hide her tears. She wipes them away when I look in front of the road, yet I still catch her wiping a lone tear away.

The rest of the ride goes silent and we arrive at the hospital.

I take her in, and we reach the reception area. The hospital seems as if it were deserted.

“ Most of the doctors and surgeons have an off for today. May I know your name, Sir? “ The man behind the desk asks politely.

“ Lucas Knight. “ I grumble.

Such cheery people make me mad.

“ Oh, Mr. Knight. There is one doctor available for you. She was about to have but I can hold her for you  Her room is on the second floor. Take the first corridor and then turn left. “ He guides and I lead Emma there.

We soon reach the room and the doctor checks up on Emma.

After some minutes she is done. She received some medicines and blood tests for Emma telling her she is a little underweight.

“ Nothing to worry about much. “ She replies politely, before sending Emma out.

“ Mr. Knight this isn’t a big issue but the first stage is always the most dangerous one in pregnancy. You need to focus on your wife’s diet carefully. If this keeps happening, it can be harmful. “ She warns, referring to Emma as my wife.

“ She seems stressed. “ The doctor points out before I finally leave.

I nod and take Emma out. We sit back in the car.

“ I’m sorry. “I apologize.

“ What for? “ She asks innocently.

“ For everything. I shouldn’t have forced you into marrying me. Neither should I have abandoned you in times of need. You’re right. I put too much stress on you and this isn’t good for the baby. “ I begin.

She looks so weak and pale as if she is struggling a lot. I put her through so much pain. I feel like an asshole.

“ You…you tried to force me into something I didn’t want to do. You kept reminding me of how you own me and made me feel so low. Am I something to be possessed, Lucas? “ She asks sorrowfully.

“ You said some mean things I can not forgive Lucas. You blackmailed me in every possible way so you could have me. You treated me as if I wasn’t a human but an object to be possessed. And it hurt more this time because I trusted you. After all, I considered you my friend. Someone I could depend upon. “

“ You punished me in every way possible for trying to abort the child but Lucas I was scared. I still am, because I know I’ll fail at taking care of it. Just like I’m failing with Tim. “ She explains.

I never tried to reason with her or tried to ask her why she did what she did. I was clouded by jealousy and I just wanted her to forget Noah and be with me, that I crossed all limits. I never knew she was scared of this.

The goal was to make her be with me, not to hurt her or put her through pain but I went too far.

I look down, ashamed of my words and actions.

I want you at my house at 8 pm sharp. If not, say goodbye to your beloved Noah’s company. I have several wicked ways, and this is nothing compared to that. Don’t irritate me, Emma. You won’t like the consequence of that.

Shut the fuck up and listen to me, Emma. I’ve been very lenient with you. Now you either marry me and do as I say or you count me as your fucking enemy. I’ve had enough of your shit!

I will make your life hell. You will shed tears of blood. One way or another, you will come crawling back to me.

All the mean things, all the ways I have manipulated her echo in my head. Reminding me of the grave mistake I’m making.

How could I not realize that all of this will have a huge impact on Emma’s mental health and oue baby.

“ I made a huge mistake. Seeing you today, so weak and fragile. I didn’t want this to happen. I just wanted you to be with me. I’m sorry Emma. I know words won’t make up for my actions and all the pain I’ve caused you. “

“ But we can stop this madness now. I won’t force you. “ I state and she looks at me, a little taken back.

“ I..I don’t have to marry you? And you won’t try to sabotage the company either? “ She asks unsure, still worrying about that company.

“ No, I won’t.  This is getting me nowhere, I want you and my child to be safe. Let’s make a deal. “

Emma’s POV

“ Let’s make a deal. “ He proposes and I raise my brow. Is he again going to blackmail me into something?

“ Don’t look so defensive. I won’t propose something you won’t like. “ He states. Looking at me for the surety to continue. I nod my head.

“ I want this child Emma. You’re an amazing person and if I had a choice in this, it would still be you. I know I happened abruptly. And I also know that you don’t want to marry me but how about you just live with me? “ He asks, with hope.

I look at him unsure.

“ Wha…what if you’re scheming something.  I..I can’t trust you. “ I reply.

“ I won’t hurt you. I promise. “ He affirms, cupping my face gently.

“ I’ll take care of the business and all related matter, till the firm reaches stability and then I’ll hand it over to you. In the meanwhile, you can continue your education, focus on your brother Tim and have some time for the child too? I know this commotion has caused you a great deal of stress and I was the one to put it all on your shoulders. “ He admits his fault.

“ If I shift in your house what happens to my brother? “ I ask, unsure. He isn’t fond of children.

“ Emma he is your brother. I am not so cruel that I’ll take him away from you. He can come too. I’ll make all the arrangements. “ He explains, his eyes holding sincerity.

He doesn’t seem to be lying.

“ If you’re doing all this for me…you must want something in return? “ I ask with suspicion.

“ In return, I just want to be near you and make sure the child is safe. Once it’s born, it’s your choice if you want to leave or stay. You always have the option to leave, I won’t force you to stay. But know that I really want us to be together. “ He completes.

“ I won’t have any sort of physical relationship with you. “ I make it clear beforehand.

“ I…I’ve made it clear several times that I don’t just want you for sex Emma. You mean a lot more than that. So to answer your question, No you do not need to have any sort of physical relation with me. “ He makes it clear.

“ I…I agree. “ I reply after taking a deep breath.

“ There won’t be any papers or stuff for this. “ I ask scared, agreements and deals have come to spook me now.

“ No. “ He said chuckling in a deep manly voice.

“ I won’t do that to you, Emma. We’re not making a business deal here. Relax. “ He says, gently tapping my cheek with his palm.

“ Let’s go. “ He states.

“ Where. “ I ask, a little lost.

“ To fill that stomach of yours. You’ve been starving my child for the whole day. “ He comments.

“ It’s my child too Lucas and you know I didn’t do that on purpose. “ I reply.

“ I know, and you won’t have to ever do that again. I’ll take care of you from now on, Emma, and I won’t force you into something you won’t like. “ He promises with pure sincerity