Chapter 70: Chapter 70

Harry couldn’t formulate his words. As if they were stuck at the tip of his tongue. He was contemplating whether if he should let me or not since it’s chanceful for my condition. He have to let me. I can’t let my husband die out there.

“Harry…please!” I drop on my knees then clasp my hands into a worship posture. Harry was bewildered, panicking when I kneeled before him. I parted my lips to breath because my nose was clog.

“You have to let me, Harry.” I mourned, consolidating for him to get his approval.

“Natasha…” he was in deep sorrow to see me on the ground. Tears escape from his eyes while they lingered on my features. He chip his lowermost lip until blood was gushing out of it. He heaved a sighed then closing his eyes.

“Just don’t fucking leave my side, okay?! Your situation can worsen, and I won’t let that happen!” he screamed but afterward I jumped on him, my hands were wrapped tightly around his neck.

“Thank you…” I mumbled against his ear. Harry was silent for a minute before he was the first one to pull out. He tilt his head to his right, giving me a reassuring smile while stroking my cheeks to wipe of my tears that’s been pouring down ever since. I feel my like my body is starting to get parched from shedding too much tears.

“Just don’t do anything stupid that will harm you, and your child.”

I nodded. Harry helped me to stand up straight, then we rushed towards the smaller boat that it’s about to set sail. Harry handed me to one of his men who caught me carefully.

“Hold her still! She’s pregnant!”

His men gasped in stupefaction before looking at me. I know what they are thinking. Why Harry is letting a pregnant woman like me set sail across the sea floor to fetch her husband? I know I sound demented, and foolish but they don’t know what I truly felt.

They are not in my position to judge me. I would rather die out there to save my husband than just sit here prettily while everyone is forfeiting their lives.

Harry’s men suddenly become protective. They all surrounded me while waiting for their boss to set foot on the boat. There’s about four of us here. Harry then jump beside me, grabbing my hand.

“Bring down the boat!”

The boat rock back, and forth. I kept my body steady as I could so I won’t lost my balance. Harry was holding me still, making sure I won’t hit anything solid that would cause a miscarriage.

I appreciate his concern for me. I take account of what he’s doing just because my husband told him to. I’ll smack his head when we get to his spot. How dare he thinks he will die in a place like this. He’s worthier than all of us. He possess great power, not a curse.

It’s just that people around him made him think he’s different. Well, he’s different but in a good way. He can use his blessing to save lives, just how he save my life countless times.

I snap back to reality when we finally reach the water. Harry’s men started to paddle. I turned my body to face Ethan who was waiting for us. My tears halt somehow from pouring when I saw he’s still kicking.

“I'm coming, hold on.” I whispered, my sight did not leave his spot.

Harry ordered his men to go faster. Those who were left on the ship was having a hostility with the chopper. I just hope nothing would go wrong this time on the ship that we will set sail. They first plant a bomb on Harry’s plane. This time, I prospect there’s no explosion again because I am so sick of it.

Luckily, we made to the land. Harry offered his hand to help Ethan get on the boat. He was limping while holding his arm. I crossed our distance, cupping both of his cheeks before sealing him with a kiss.

“I am glad you’re safe….” I murmur against his lips.

Ethan chuckled then leaned his forehead against mine, “Yeah, been through hell. Thought I was going to meet the devil itself when I realize…” he trailed off then pulled away, sending me warm smile.

“I am the devil.”

I smack his chest playfully, pinching his nipple. Ethan mourned exasperatingly. I heard Harry ordered his men to get back quickly to the ship. We have to set sail across the globe, towards the Asia. It’s a long sail but after this, it will be worth it.

“I know, Ethan.” I suddenly exclaimed while looking at him straight in the eyes, anticipating for his reaction.

Ethan did not say anything for a minute. He fell into silence, nibbling on his lower lip apprehensively. He must have thought that I am mad since he kept it hidden from me. I grabbed his hand then placed it above my chest where my heart is pounding for him.

“I’m sorry…” he looked away, admitting defeat, “I’m scared because you might stress it out if I tell you immediately. You know how we lost our first child, and I will never let that happen again this time.”

He took my hand then gave me wet gentle kisses on my brass knuckles.

“I understand, Ethan. Your reason is logical.”

He sighed then closes his eyes firmly. I looked straight ahead, and saw we’re almost close to the ship. I was glad that Harry’s men somehow manage to divert the chopper’s attention away from us, or else they’ll shoot us until we’re dear.

“I’m glad you’re alive, man.” Harry exclaimed. He was sitting beside Ethan to his left. Ethan smirked then gave him a fist bump.

“Nah, I won’t die that easily. I’m the goat.”

I am glad that he can now light up the tension. Before Ethan can’t even crack a joke. He always wear this scowling look that can frighten away everyone. I am proud of his character development.

“Yeah, I know. You’re powerful.” Harry gave him a proud smile. It was the first time in my life I saw someone, aside from me, who’s happy that my husband is alive.

If by chance there are people out there like Harry I hope this story of us would reach others out there, and will believe that Ethan is a great person. Thus, he’s just a victim of cruelty he fought.

We finally reached the lower deck of the ship. Some of Harry’s men were waiting for us. They instantly guided me out of the boat, and unto the deck. Once my body set feet on the ship I turned around to wait for Ethan. Harry was directing him since he was injured, and couldn’t move that much.

“You can do it, man. Just one more ste-”

Something pierced right through Ethan’s shoulder, where his arm is injured, causing him to shriek from anguish. A hole was created, and blood started to drip down on his draggled shirt. Harry’s eyes widen with horror. My whole body was all of a sudden splashed with cold water when I slowly lift my head to see another helicopter was gliding towards our way.

This time, there’s three of them.

“Give up, Ethan!”

A megaphone screeches against my hearing, making me flinch. I followed with my eyes where the noise is coming from. Someone was standing on the chopper’s landing skit without even holding unto something that would help him not to fall.

And I easily notice who it was.

“That fucker is still alive after those explosions?” Harry said in disbelief while dragging Ethan’s body unto the deck. My body automatically respond to kneel beside Ethan who was catching his breath.

“Commence weapon system! Prepare for enmity!” Harry yelled at the top of his lungs, signaling his men to move quickly or all of us will be dead here.

I can’t believe Auger is still standing almighty while holding a mega phone. He was half naked. His upper body was exposed, only his pants were left. Ethan groaned on my lap. He was stopping the flow of blood to gush out of his body.

He’s severely injured. He needs to get treated, fast!

“Ethan, hold on.” I mumbled, my sight was blinded by my tears.

“If you don’t give up your wife will be a dead meat too! Along with all those people who are helping you!”

I gritted my teeth in choler then looked up at Auger who’s trying to convince my husband to give up.

“STOP! PLEASE! GIVE ETHAN A CHANCE TO LIVE AGAIN! GIVE HIM THE FREEDOM HE DESERVES!”

I could feel my veins were throbbing against my forehead while screaming at the top of my lungs. Auger did not listen to me, which I expected. His attention were on Ethan the whole time.

“If you surrender your life to us, I will let them live. I will tell my men to stop from chasing them, and will keep this hidden from public.”

“Ethan, don’t listen to him!” I cup his cheeks then force him to look at me in the eyes.

“Look out!”

One of Harry’s guard are pointing at something. The ship shook beneath us, rocking back, and forth. I looked from my bear, and saw a cloud of smoke steaming through the atmosphere. My eyes widen, and my whole body went rigid when one of his helicopter blasted a missile at the upper deck. An alarm ring in my ears, indicating that one of the ship’s engine is ruptured.

“I am giving you a chance here, Ethan. Sacrifice yourself, they live. Go with them, and I will chase you, and your wife for years, decades, up to centuries until I make sure your kind is wipe out of this planet.”

I stood up then cursed at Auger repeatedly. He’s a monster! How dare he cage us from his wrath! I gave him the finger. Words can not describe how pissed I am right now. I want to kill him! NOW!

“FUCK YOU, AUGER! FUCK YOU-”

My eyes increase when Auger aim a gun at me. He pulled the trigger, and before I could move away someone shield themselves, protecting me.

“E-ethan…” my voice become hoarse, and weak when the bullet penetrated right through his heart.

“N-natasha…” his voice cracks. He did not say anything for a minute. He stood there while clenching his trembling hands. My heart pounded loudly against my rib cage, deafening me.

“Ethan?” I called his name, and was about to touch his arm when he took a step forward.

“I…” he slowly glanced at me from his shoulder. His eyes were sore red from his tears. The air current smack my skin when our eyes locked for a moment, our heart is beating in sync.

“love you…”

Those were his last words...

It was as if everything has slowed down when Ethan jump on the smaller boat then started to paddle all by himself back where we fetch him.

“TAKE ME! TAKE MY BODY! KILL ME IF YOU WANT! JUST PROMISE ME YOU WON’T LAY A FINGER ON MY WIFE!”

I shook my head violently, and was about to jump on the railings when Harry stop me. He wrapped his arms around my shoulders securely, whispering sweet nothing against my ear.

“ETHAN!” I was screaming at the top of my lungs, vibrating throughout the whole ship. All of the authorities rushed through his spot. The chopper leave us alone, and they all pointed their weapon at Ethan who managed to step on the land again, spreading his arms.

Auger glanced at my spot one last time before before the side of his lips curved up, respecting his decision.

“You have my words, hero.”

No…

No…

This can’t be.

I watched in horror when Auger raised his hand, all weapon are aiming at Ethan. He was waiting for the right moment when to strike. I couldn’t even hear my own yells of torment anymore. I stretch out my hand, reaching for him when Ethan slowly looks at my way, a smile was plastered on his face.

“FIRE!”

Auger’s voice echoed throughout the whole zone, and at the same time, hundreds of bullets aimed, and penetrated at Ethan’s body. Harry pulled me by forced, covering my eyes so I wouldn’t see the outcome.

It’s already too late.

It happen so fast.

I already saw how his body dropped on the ground.

I already saw how he died.

My knees dropped on the deck. My whole body was quivering horridly. Tears were forming in the corners of my eyes when I look up then outcry all of my frustration, grieve, sadness, and most of all…

Mourn for his death.

“ETHAN!”