Chapter 99: Chapter 99

DAEVON'S POV

It’s been a few hours yet until now she’s not yet waking up. What happened earlier really drained her.

I heard a knock on the door before my friend Xenoah came insicde. I only gave him a thin smile as he patted my shoulder.

“I owe you a lot,” I said emotionally and turned to look at my wife again laying on the hospital bed.

I felt his presence still there, gazing at Ayesha for a few seconds.

“She really loves you,” he said.

A bitter smile crept into my lips as I closed my eyes.

“I don’t know if I should be happy or not by that,” I weakly uttered under my breath.

I gently caressed her face.

“Because of her love for me, she almost lost her life. Not only her but also…” I gulped and turned to look at her stomach. “…our soon to be second child,” I added.

I felt Xenoah’s hand patting my shoulder again.

“I didn’t expect what she did. I know she loves me but I didn’t think she’d pick me over her own life,” I narrated. My hands are still trembling thinking about what happened.

I closed my eyes as I recllaed what happened earlier. The way I was shock to see her switch our position, the way I stopped breathing for a second when I saw her lost unconsiouness… everything.”

“Calm down now, fucker. Everything’s okay,” Xenoah reassured before walking towards the sofa where two more people were sitting.

I looked at him again and a narrow smile crept my lips.

“I’m sure if you didn’t come immediately, my wife and my soon to be child would have been lost,” I said and lowered my gaze again. “Thank you… really thank you.” I let out a deep sigh.

Ellaine’s gun was pointing at me. We were staring at each other intently.

I closed my eyes as I sincerely talked to him.

Lord, if ever I get hurt please save my wife.

I prayed in my mind before slowly opening it again.

To my baffled expression I saw Xenoah at Ellaine’s back.

“Goodbye, Daevon,” I heard her say before pointing the gun now to me. I was prepared to take the bullet if ever Xenoah fails in stopping her but then I felt Ayesha switched places with me.

She hugged me tightly in her arms, protecting me from danger.

My eyes widened when everything happened so fast.

BAAAANG!

With that, a loud shot echoed throughout the four corners of the room.

She slowly fell down on how immediately she caressed my face and whispered, “I love you,” before she lost consciousness.

I quickly hugged her for support and trembling held her body. Tears started watering in my eyes, trying to touch her back and noticed something.

There was no blood.

I turned back to look at where Ellaine stood. She was already unconsciousness on the floor while Xenoah was tying her hands.

“She missed the shot so don't worry. I'll take care of this mess, you should bring Ayesha to the hospital,” he seriously said.

That was the only time I was reverted back to reality and knew what to do. I quickly carried my wife in my hands and walked-run away from our unit. I wasn’t even able to say thank you to him because of how fast everything happened.

When we arrived at the emergency room, I almost yelled out demanding the hospital staff to attend my wife but they were too busy. I was in a panic.

When a doctor arrived followed by nurses, they immediately asked what happened ad checked everything about her.

After a while, we were transported to a private room while waiting for the lab result.

I was dizzy from all the things I was thinking and continued to just stare at her pale face. I was only sitting by her side, holding onto her cold unconsciousness hand. Wishing and betting everything just so she can be healthy and well.

"You shouldn't did that,” I whispered and squeezed her hand.

"It's my responsibility to protect you honey not the other way around," I lectured her despite being unconcious.

I silently cursed mixed with tears in my eyes. After an hour, the doctor came in. I quickly stood up from my seat and approached him.

“Doc, how’s my wife?” Why is she still not away?” I asked. “Is there something wrong?”

He smiled at me thinly before looking at my wife lying on the bed.

“All of tests are normal, Mr. Castanio. She’s not sick and didn’t suffer from anything. However, you should’t stress her, again just like what happened earlier” she stated that made my forehead knott.

She smiled at me once again. I was irritated by her words but managed to control myself. There’s no pointing in arguing.

“From what you’ve told us, I could tell that she suffered emotionally and mentally, that's why she fainted. Especially since she’s pregnant, the risks becomes higher and she would tend to act sensitive,” she continued.

My jaw dropped and I blinked several times.

“S-She's pregnant?” I asked.

Because of what she said, my irritation immediately evaporated into nothingness.

“Congratulations Mr.Castanio. Mrs.Castanio is 6weeks pregnant, the doctor said and smiled.

My eyes clouded in tears as I glance at my wife who's sleeping peacefully.

I weakly go to her bed and sat beside her when I heard the door closing. It was probably the doctor leaving.

I held her hand, squeezing it gently before planting a kiss. I caressed her stomach before suddenly a bitter smile crept into my eyes.

“I almost lost the two of you,” I said afterwards. I was full fear and guilt.

“Stop feeling bothered now. At least everyone is safe,” Xenoah uttered trying to reassure me. I was now back to reality.

“What happened to her?” I asked, suddenly remembering the woman who ruined everything for my wife and I.

“Jail,” he simply answered.

“Don’t worry, I’ll make sure she wouldn’t be able to get out there,” he added that made me breathe in relief.

“Thanks. I don't think I can handle everything just by myself. Good thing you're there,” I sincerely said.

He smirked as a playful grinned flashed through his face.

“Actually, we can talk about how you’ll be able to repay me,” he mumbled.

My forehead knotted and gave him a confused look.

He looked at my wife glancing back at me again.

“Her friend,” he said. “I want to know more about her; her favorites and so on,” he explained to which I shook my head, smiling.

“You got it bad, bud,” I mumbled and lock my attention to my wife.

I massaged her hand again while intently looking at her.

“I just have this urging feeling, wanting to make her happy—fuck! It’s so cringey!” I heard him complain. I had the same thoughts when I first laid my eyes to the prettiest chic on earth; Ayesha Samaniego.

I was reverted back from thinking when I felt her hand move. I managed to stand while looking at her. “Honey?” I gently called.