Chapter 41: Chapter 41

Being trapped

in a decaying body

in a money-hungry society

on a dying planet

in a mysterious dimension.

Marietta P.O.V

I hopped out of bed and moved towards the washroom for a shower. After a long time, last night I slept with a peaceful mind. Because I got my hope for both of the world's problems. Antonio was awake and today I would meet him. That book could help us in finding Annabella's weakness.

So, last night was a good one. Besides we discussed till at night about the engagement. Caro wanted a themed party. After canceling different ideas, she concluded emerald color. So we finalized the emerald theme.

Don't forget to mention Mr. Stupid who smiled abnormally all the time. When Liam asked him 'Why are you smiling abnormally?' Guess what he said. He said 'Because I just get an electric shock therapy' Idiot! That made Bre burst into laughter. On another note, we enjoyed ourselves a lot together after so long time.

I picked a bodycon grey pencil skirt with an orange check-line designed top, pairing it with an orange blazer. I tied my hair in a messy bun and let some strands loosely fall on my face. I did my regular light makeup, after looking for the last time in the mirror, I moved out of the room.

After breakfast, I left for work. Today, Darren and I had to select the architecture work, then we would resume the remaining construction work. After it, we would focus on the engineering work and furnishings and the rest of the things. Noting the list in my mind, I reached the location. After parking my car aside, I hopped out of it. Darren was already there so without wasting any time we engaged ourselves with the work.

It was almost afternoon when all the work was done. I came towards my car and leaned over the door. I let out a deep exhaled. I was tired it would be an understatement. Doing business was really tiring, there were so many things you had to keep in mind all the time.

I looked up at the sky. The sun was shining with all its glory, the weather wasn't warm neither cold. My phone rang, when I looked at the caller ID, and a smile appeared on my lips.

"Good afternoon!" I answered the call.

"Afternoon! Where are you?" He replied softly.

"I'm at work. It's almost done." I replied without mentioning Darren's name.

"Good. I'm in your office. We have to meet Antonio, remember? So I thought we three can leave together for the hospital." He said and I slapped my forehead.

"It's ok. I'll meet you directly at the hospital." I mumbled, not wanting to create any scene. God knows why he disliked Darren so much.

Look like he didn't listen to me as I heard the door opening sound and then he said, "I reached Bre cabin. After picking that punk I'm coming towards your cabin." I heard Bre's voice, "But she is not in her cabin."

Oh Great!

"Then where?" He asked. I couldn't understand he asked me or Bre. I saw Darren coming towards me with two mugs in his hands and there was steam coming out of them.

"Right now, she's on-site, working on her project with..." I interrupted Bre, "I'll meet you in 15 minutes."

"No need." Veward said and cut the call. I mentally cursed that jealous king of Europe.

"Here, it will help relieve exhaustion." Darren said smilingly and handed me the hot mug of coffee.

"I hired some extra workers so that the construction work will end in a month. After that, we focused on furniture and medical material and equipment." Darren said and I nodded. While internally I started my count down.

10

"So what's your plan after that?" He asked.

"I'm going to meet a friend," I replied.

"Oh, I see." He said.

"And you?"

"I'm going to New York for some days or a week I guess." He said.

9

"New York?" I asked.

"Yeah, there are some pending works and I have to finish them."

"Happy journey then," I smiled.

"Thanks."

8

"That's sad. Does it mean you are not going to attend the engagement ceremony of Caro?"

"Caro engagement party?" He asked quite surprised.

"Yeah! This Saturday." I told him and looked at the watch on my wrist.

7

"If someone invites me then I will surely come." He said with a wink. I laughed. "Sure"

6

" I was thinking if we could have dinner together, sometimes." He said. By now, our coffee was finished.

"Huh?" That word escaped from my mouth.

5

"Yeah! Not now. When I'll be back from New York then. Will you go to dinner with me?" He asked, looking at me with a smile on his face.

I couldn't say no to that smiley face. So I said a simple, "Ok."

4

"That's great!" He said and I just smiled.

3

"Now I have to leave. My flight is in half an hour." He said and grabbed the mug from me. He moved inside the building and came out after 3 minutes with his coat and mirrors on.

I had to admire his personality. His perfect black dress and mustard coat with perfectly gelled hair and black mirrors on white skin. He surely looked adorable. But what could I do? My heart already beat for someone else.

2

"See you soon." He said and smiled.

"Have a save journey." I wished with a smile.

1

Here came the horn. We both turned our heads towards the sort of that horn. A silver Lamborghini was stopped at some distance and two familiar punks came out of it. Bre shrugged and took his hands up in defeats. Like 'It's-not-his-fault' and waved to Darren. While Veward came towards us.

He was wearing blue jeans with a white T-shirt and a bright baby pink blazer. His one hand in the pocket and the other was holding his blazer stylishly. He was looking breathtakingly handsome.

After all, he was the thief of my heart.

I knew something like that was going to happen. That's why I was counting. This location was quite distant from the office but with Brett, that was a piece of a tire.

"Hey!" He said to both of us.

"Hi! Veward, right? Marrie's..." Veward interrupted him. "Boyfriend." He said with a brief nod. I looked at him with wide eyes. What did he just say? Did he just introduced himself as my... BOYFRIEND!

When did he officially become my boyfriend? I didn't know, should I laugh or slapped him? What was I feeling right now? 'I don't freaking know!' Happy or angry? Did he ever say to me I love you? No! Then who the hell permitted him to introduce himself like that?

"Ohh, Nice to meet you. I'm getting late. I should leave now. Bye!" Darren looked at his wristwatch and saying us this, he left.

After he left, he muttered to me. "I hate that guy! Stay away from him." When I didn't respond, he looked at me and I glared at him.

"What?" He blinked like an innocent.

"You are a jealous king of Europe." I said.

"Jealous king? Am I?" He asked with a sheepish grin.

"Idiot!" I cursed and about to walk past him when he grabbed my wrist.

"Car keys." He said. I snatched my wrist and gave him the keys. I got it! I was really mad at him. Don't ask me why?

I again walked, when he asked, "Where? You are going with me." He said and opened the door for me.

"You are going alone because I'm going with Bre." I declared.

"That's not fair!" He yelled with a pout.

I turned at him and said each word emphasizing, "Exactly that's not fair!!!"

"What happened?" Bre asked when I slipped on the passenger seat. He revived the engine and started the car. I pouted before saying, "He is insane, stupid, idiot, punk, and the biggest jerk!" I exclaimed loudly.

He laughed, "You forget the jealous word."

"Oh yes, that too." I huffed.

He burst into laughter. "Okay tell me what he does now?" He asked. I told him what he introduced himself.

"I thought you like him." He looked confused.

"Of course, I do!" I exclaimed.

"Ahhhh! Then what's the problem?" He asked irritatingly.

"Nothing!" I said and turned my face towards the window. Because I didn't know, how to explain my problem.

After 20 minutes drive, we reached the hospital and trekked towards the lift. It was moving upward just like my heart, slowly and slowly. As if the speed of my heart and lift was similar as if the lift will stop and my heart will stop as well. And here it finally stopped. My heart didn't stop but it beat abnormally as my whole appearance was trembling.

We stepped out and trudged towards Dr. Walton who was standing in front of one of the doors in the long corridor and talking with a nurse.

"How is he?" I asked when we reached him.

"Well, he recovered from a coma but still he is very weak and needs proper treatment and rest." He said and motioned the nurse to leave.

"Can we met him?" Veward asked.

Dr. Walton nodded before saying, "Nurse just gave him dosage but you can meet him."

He led us through the corridor and stopped in front of a door. We followed him. As we stepped inside the room, the feeling of guilt overtook me. He was lying like a lifeless body on the bed with so many pieces of equipment that were attached to his body. His face was pale and his eyes had huge black circles.

We walked towards him and I sat on the stool near his bed. While Veward and Bret stood on both of my sides like protective shields.

"How are you?" Veward asked. He slowly angled his head towards us and opened his eyes. I felt really bad. Just because of us, he was here.

"Still alive." He briefly smiled.

"We really don't want to disturb you but you know, you're the one who can help us," Bre said.

"I know..." He stopped to breathe heavily then continued, "you guys are...in danger..." He breathed more heavily, "He wants to finish..." He stopped. His chest was rising sharply and his eyes opened wide.

My heart pounded so fast as I felt his pain. He was in pain, so much pain. He couldn't breathe. He was struggling for breath when suddenly he started to jerk. He jumped on the bed. Panic got the best of me as all voices and everything started to fade away.

The IV attached to his body started to go the other way around as tiny drops of blood appeared in it. Making white liquor changed its color. I felt Veward and Bre calling for doctors. My throat felt dried and I extend my hand for some water towards the table where my eyes landed on something.

A note!

That was it, I picked the note and read it, which I shouldn't have done. But I realized it too late as I had already read it.

Veward dragged me outside the room. Veward said something but nothing reached my eardrums. My whole world started to spin around me. When someone really hardly jerked me and I looked at him.

"Are you ok? Don't worry he'll be fine." Veward said.

I handed him the note. He switched his eyes between me and the paper in his hand but chose to read anyways.

I sat hopelessly on the nearest chair. While he shouted, "SHIT!"