Chapter 23: Chapter 23

Don mask men hit Craig with rod, all over his body, blood pour for his mouth, they hit him more

Ouch! He screamed, Gregory get mad, he free himself, he was fighting them

Gregory stop it, they will hurt her. Craig manage to speak, his pain was much, he is in pain but more determined to save Cathy, her life is more important than his at this point.

Shit! This is not happening. Gregory curse under his breath, his favorite cousin and brother is in pain, don mask men want to see him break down.

The man is acting tough, hit him harder. Don mask order

They hit his tummy harder, Craig grab the rope with his last strength, he was losing it, more blood is coming out, the security finally arrived, they arrest Don mask and his men

You trick me. He yelled as they pull them away, Tony get cathy, Gregory rush to Craig but he had drag the rope from his hand, Cathy talk in her subconscious state

Craig! Please save me.

Craig struggles to her.

You are save now baby, nothing will happen to you. That was his last words before he collapse on her, Gregory head go Gaga

Craig, don't do this to me, I beg you...

His tears drop, that was the first time Brian see tears on his eyes, the security help them to the hospital, in no time, the place is filled with paparazzi

When Ruth and Jessica arrived, they could hear journalist asking Mr Beck questions

Is it true that the assistant of Mega multi aviation empire Intl got beaten because of a girl

You should not concerned yourself with people life

But...

The questioning was much but they couldn't get any information from him, Ruth was boiling seeing the condition of her son, Craig has fall into comatose

Shit! Who did this to my son? She held his hand, Jessica just run her hand on her back. How could they?

How did your cousin get all this bruises? What kind of strength does the idiot have that Craig can't beat him? Are you not there, when it happened? So you two have suddenly got weak that you can't fight?

Jessica keep bombarding Gregory with so many questions.

You can't talk.

Mom, can you let me think? Gregory as barely talk since they arrive the hospital three hours back, when they cleaned Craig wound and he lie there lifeless, his tears just keep falling, he sit on the floor of the intensive Care unit, nothing was working for him

He doesn't want his cousin slash brother slash friend slash assistant to die, Craig is all he have, his pain is his pain, nothing else matter to him, he stay in the hospital till the next day, he didn't close his eyes nor Leave Craig side all through the night, even when Jessica went to bring food for him

Come on son eat.

I am not hungry. But...

Please mom, let me be.

None of them go home, Grace was worried, she didn't get a single word from them, Whitney is lying like a dead wood on the bed, she cry through the night as well, Paula keep calming her, Tony is with Cathy, he couldn't leave her, she is also in comatose the next day towards evening, Ruth finally talked, she look at Gregory

What happened to your cousin? So he is stupid now? He can't used his strength? Ruth doesn't believe any gang can touch her son except the family punishment melted out on anyone who misbehave.

Aunty, he did it to save...

Brian no, Craig will kill you, if he finds out you spill the beans.

Gregory, what happened to my son? Ruth is not the type that show emotions, she is a brutal woman but the boy lying on the bed lifeless with bruises, is her only son, how can she hide it for so long.

Aunty... Craig start regaining consciousness.

Cathy; I love you.

His eyes where still closed.

Cathy! Who thy fuck is Cathy? Ruth asked in anger, Craig open his eyes wide, he is at the hospital, Gregory rushed to him

Craig, are you fine? Do you...

Where is Cathy? Is she okay now? He asked Gregory, he fall his face, he only know Cathy is in comatose too but he haven't see her. Go on and answer me

I don't know her condition, I only know she is in comatose, you are in pain, so I...

I want to see her. His hoarse voice come up.

Are you normal? So, you get these bruises because of a low life girl?

Mother stop it, she is not a low life.

She is a whore...

Ruth, stop it, you are stressing him. Jessica try to calm Ruth, Gregory get the wheelchair, he pushed him to Cathy's ward, she is just lifeless, Tony is right beside her, Craig tears drop, he hated himself for not protecting her enough

Take me home.

What? You are not strong enough.

Boss, I want to go home, I might break down, if I remain here.

The bills are settled, Craig is discharge, Mr Beck had shut the mouth of all the reports, not a word was heard from them, Ian drive Craig and Gregory to his mansion

Take me to my house.

But, you are not strong enough. I will be fine.

Ian turn the car and do as he wish. Craig want to go to his mansion, he have a magnificent mansion like Gregory and workers who don't work for him but get pay, most times Ruth will complain that he is wasting money but he doesn't care

As they drive into the mansion, his steward look at the bruises on his fine skin, some cry, others sign badly, when Gregory put Craig on the couch, his nanny Meg walked in.

Nanny Meg has been the one taking care of him since he was a child, she is more like a mother to him, she cares for him even more than his biological mother when he completed his mansion, he takes her in.

Son, who did this to you? She cried on him. Come on Nanny Meg, I am fine, you should not worry so much about me.

But...

Come on, I am fine. Craig wipe her tears, Ruth is looking at them, she felt bad, she and her son never had such relationship. Go and rest.

Let me prepare your favorite meal. Craig smile, he would had tell her not to bother that the chef will do that but at that point the only thing that could make Nanny Meg happy is cooking for him

When Nanny Meg finish making the meal, she serve the dinning, after they finish eating

Craig, I have made arrangements for your doctor to come here for your treatment.

Do I really need one?

Craig, you do, do you want me to die? Don't do that next time. Craig pushed Gregory head.

I promise and go take your shower, you look worn-out. Gregory smile

Gregory, is a good thing, you are here, I was planning of coming to you.

What is it mom?

It's about Jane...

Mom please, I don't want to talk about her for now.

Why? Don't you want to get married? You want to end up like your cousin, who have tasted all girls in this world? Ruth words are annoying

Mom, what has this discussion got to do with me?

Alot, when are you going to get married? Your dad's young son, is in a serious relationship, I don't want him to get married before you.

Craig face darken, all his life, his mother had made him compete with his stepbrother, his dad other family.

Mom...

And that reminds me, who is the stupid girl you are in love with? Craig pressed his lips together. Go on, you were saying that you love her In your sleep? Cathy! Yes, That is the low life...

Mother, you should stop it or I will throw you out, this is my house.

Craig!

Gregory call him to order, he gasped for air, Ruth want to still say something but Jessica stop her, the doctor arrive after much examination, Craig finally fall asleep, Gregory realized since two night, he haven't say a word to Grace nor had he set eyes on Whitney

Ian, come on let's go home. Ian drive him home, immediately Grace see him, she rush to him.

Where is Cathy? Is she fine?

Relax, she is at the hospital, she is in comatose.

What?

Yes, she will be fine. I need to see her. You can't for now, Tony is with her and how is Whitney?

She is still same. Gregory rush to her, he touch her head, she is burning with fever

Shit! What did this stupid Judy do? That is the name of the doctor, he called her. Hello!

Hi! Is she up?

No, she is damn hot, her body is like fire. Oh my! Just get a towel and cold water, you should Sponge her with it, I will be there.

Fine, be fast about it. He end the call, he sponge her with the water and towel, he hated himself, he had left her alone for two nights

Seeing the way, she moved when the soak towel touches her skin, he felt like going back to kill Don Morrison, Judy rush in with some few nurse for assistance.

Alot of equipment was brought with them like a new hospital is going to be set up, she checked her temperature, it was very high, she has come down with fever, maybe it's as a result of the high air-condition and fan on for her to cool very fast

What is it?

You should Excuse us. You are kidding me right? Gregory voice was no longer the friendly one, judy gulped her saliva.

You can stay if you want.

Of cause, I will not leave her again. Gregory stay beside her, as drip and numerous medical stuff were fixed to her, after different test.

What is it?

It's some routine examination, you should not stress, she is having this issue because of the drugs taking into her system but don't worry she will be fine, it's just a little reaction and cold

Gregory didn't have the mind to leave her, he sit beside her, he asked Ian to go check on Craig and Cathy, Ian is his eyes, the next day pass, Gregory is frustrated

Baby, when are you going to wake up, I am scared.

Whitney finally opened her eyes, she have slept for four days.

Greg, where...

Whitney, you are save now, you are with me. She hugged him.

Where is Cathy? Yes, I hope nothing happened to her? Gregory kept mute. Please tell me nothing happened to her, I will not forgive myself if something bad happen to her

It's okay, she is at the hospital now, she is in comatose

No oh! My stupidity has cause it

Slow down, it's not your fault.

is Craig with her? Gregory shake his head. What? Craig left Cathy alone? Who is with her?

Baby, you will not understand but Tony is there

I want to see her.

Wait, you should bath and eat first, then, Ian will take you there.

She realized that she is really hungry, When she finished bathing, Grace is just back from the hospital, seeing Whitney, she hugged her.

Thank God, you are up. Even though Whitney is not Grace best friend, she likes her because of Cathy.

Thank you, did you go to Cathy?

Yes, she is still in coma.

Come on, let's eat. As they eat Brian and Grace keep looking at her.

What is it?

You don't remember anything goddess? I don't, did I do something stupid when I get drunk?

Whitney, what you did is more than stupid, you were all over Gregory. Her face turn sour when Grace said that

Sorry, I would had made you feel uncomfortable and throw myself at you. Gregory sense her embarrassment.

It's not your fault, it's all Don Morrison fault.

goddess, you were not just throwing yourself at him, you were seducing him and practically begging him to have you. She closed her face, her face had turned red for shame.

That is enough, Ian will take you to Cathy and I will come pick you later.

She left with Ian, seeing Cathy lying on the bed with oxygen attached to her mouth and nose, her heart break,she couldn't cry, she just hug Cathy on the bed.

Whitney, you are up? Yes, I was told you are the one being with her.

It's nothing, she is my friend.

Thanks, don't you think you should go home and rest.

No, I am fine here. Whitney couldn't cry, she just look at the pale face of Tony, Gregory received a call from Jessica that Craig had send the doctor a way, he doesn't like the way the doctor is touching him, Gregory have to drive down, it's like forever

Can you stop working?

Mother, when are you going to your house? Craig asked Ruth, she is sad, Jessica pushed Craig head

Don't be disrespectful, your mom just want you to rest

Craig see Jessica more of a mother than his, when his dad will hurt him, she is also among one of those who caring for him, Gregory pushed the door.

Craig, you are working again.

What should I do? I am stronger now, I can't stay idol

Then let's chitchat, Cathy...

No, Gregory... Jessica notice he doesn't want to talk about the girl in front of them.

Come on, let's leave them. The two walked away.

Did you know that the investor for...

Craig, leave work alone, you are hurt. Fine, since you don't want to talk about work and I don't want to talk about Cathy, let's talk about Whitney...

Gregory eyes bulge out, he knows Craig wants to say something stupid.

Is she up now? Yes, she wakes up this morning, Brian and Grace told her what she did, she was really embarrass

Poor thing, I can't wait to get better and strangle Leonard.

Craig!

Fine, How do you feel when she lick your face and kissed you?

Craig, shut up.

I saw your eyes, she drive you nut right? You also...

Shut up. He hit his shoulder and Craig screamed, Jessica and Ruth walk in.

Ouch!

Sorry! Sorry idiot! Why did you even send your doctor away?

I...

Craig, I and your mom is leaving, it seems you don't want us here. He press his lips together. The two woman just disappeared, Jessica is sad, how can her son, take that girl to his house, he is looking for trouble.

Let me care for your wound since you don't want the doctor.

He is gay, he keeps touching me like I am his girlfriend. Gregory laughed.

So you have started seducing boys as well?

Can you stop it. Craig take off his shirt. Go on and lie let me care for you.

Since when do you became a doctor? Since you always get hurt. Gregory care for him, Craig smile. Idiot, why are you smiling?

I should get hurt more often so you can care for me. Gregory as always be the one caring for him, when his dad used to hurt him back then, those times he lock him up because he did something wrong, sometimes without food, Gregory is always the one, that bring food to him, they are more than just cousin but like Brothers

Really?

Of cause, I like it when you care for me. Gregory press his wound. You! He screamed.

I thought you liked it when I care for you? Yes but not like this, why are you been wicked?

Sorry, can you please not put up, that act again?

I wouldn't, I have promised. Gregory smile.

Craig!

Yes boss

Do you love Cathy? Craig stand up. Go on, you should tell me.

Is it love? Craig asked Gregory, he is confused, he doesn't know if it's love or anything else. I don't know, maybe I just want to protect her because she is vulnerable

Calm down man, you should heal fast, I missed you and Lilian is asking after you.

Craig smile.

Come on, that girl love you. No, she just wants to get a taste of me.

Bad boy, can you stop causing trouble for girls? Craig chuckled.

Boss, will you be available tomorrow?

Why? I want to go to Leonard's office. Craig...I... He stutter.

Slow down, I have no intend of causing trouble, I just want to visit him.

Are you sure? Sure, I will not do anything wrong.