Chapter 72: Chapter 72

Cameron's POV

Cam, you are working too much, let's go on a break since you assume this post, you are working too much, and you barely have time for yourself and us.

What about us? I asked her, as I turned back to my work

What do you mean? When are we going to get married? We have been engaged for the past four years, you said when we graduate but right now, you've been graduated for the past two years what are we waiting for?

Probably the groom?

What? I don't understand. She yelled and hit the table.

Berry, this is an office, so you should lower your voice, and I am... My words were interrupted by the ping of my phone. What? I yelled grabbing my stuff.

What is it? You should talk to me? She asked, I look at her.

Since you must know, dad was shot this morning by some unknown assassins, mom is the only one with him at the hospital, so I need to fly back to country D.

I am coming with you.

No!

You can't stop me, I am your wife-to-be which means, I should be everywhere you are. I don't fucking have time for that, I head out, I knew she was following me, but she is least of my worries, not like I am worrying about dad but the truth is, I know my mom must be devastated her life have always revolved around dad, so if the man is in pain, mom will break down.

As I sat in the private jet, my mind wander to when I told dad, that I don't have a father anymore and it was all because of these demons beside me, for this years, Berry had been hell of problem for me, she smokes, drinks and party like no man's business and to crown it all, she spends money like it's water.

Then I remembered Padgett, I am sure she must have graduated also, I brought out my wallet, as I watch her picture, with those bright smiles of hers. I wonder if you are more beautiful now. I thought to myself, yes, I am excited to go home, not just because of my mom but I will see Padgett again, my love. I thought as I get off the jet, I get into the car and drove to the hospital.

Mom! How are you? I asked, pulling her into a hug.

Son! I am not fine but the truth is, I am just holding on, I just wish your dad will come out of comatose fast, although the bullet has been taken away from his system but he is still in comatose.

Not to worry mom, everything will be fine, I am here now, I will take care of dad, have you informed the police?

That, I really haven't thought about it, I was just so worried and your dad well being is the most important thing.

It's okay mom, just calm down, I will have the issue investigated, for now, let me go see the doctor, and please, you should stop crying already, and have you eaten?

Not really hungry...

Good day ma! Berry greeted mom.

Oh dear... Mom said pulling her into a hug, she consoled mom while she cried out her eyes.

It's okay mom! She said I watch the two, cuddle themselves, while I make my way to the doctor, after talking with the doctor, I also met up with the cops, it seems no one had filed a case, and, surprisingly, my dad's security didn't make any complaint, it's unusual but then I return to my mom, who is with Berry now.

Son! What did the doctor say? She asked as soon as I enter the private ward, where my dad is.

Oh! He said we should be expecting him to come out of comatose, in the next forty-eight hours, so you should have nothing to worry about because he said dad is out of danger, so you should relax, I asked the security to the chef, to prepare something for us, I know that, you have been starving.

And you son, you should rest a bit, I know you have been working yourself too much, Berry had told me that you are neglecting yourself and what's up with the company, you know you could work with your dad's company instead...

Mom please, I don't want to, I will rather be independent than rely on him, I don't want him making decisions for me anymore.

Are you still mad at your dad? She asked taking my hand.

Mom please, I am not mad at anyone. I said as I go back to seat at the empty seat. The door opened my eyes bulge when I saw the one person that run into the ward.

Mom! She called and run to mother. I have no idea that dad was shot, have they already removed the bullet and what did the doctor say, when is he getting out of comatose.

Baby! You should calm down. My mom said to her, as she try to calm Padgett, gosh! My eyes couldn't leave her, she is looking super hot, and she added weight and curves in the right place, what should I expect, she is now twenty-two, a full-grown adult.

I am calm mom, did the cops say who is responsible and the security with him, did they see the face of the assassins?

Hon! You didn't tell me, you want to be an investigator. Mom said, she laughed and facepalm herself. Come sit close to mom, mom misses you, I think you should just tell your dad that you don't want to work anymore.

Mom! I love it, so I don't want to stop. She said, as she through her hair back while sitting closer to mom, the truth is, I don't think she take notice of me nor Berry.

Fine, you could keep your job but you should stay with mom often, you know, your dad and I, are getting lonely without you nor Cameron around. Mom said.

Don't worry mom, I am not going anywhere, I am here to stay.

Padgett's POV.

I raised my head, in surprise when I heard Cameron's voice, he smiled at me, he is looking more handsome but who cares, I really don't want to act like I am affected by his presence.

Oh! You are here. I said casually without emotions.

Yes, mom called, so I have to hurry here, I don't know if you all need help.

You don't have to worry about us, brother... I could see him clenched his fist, as I called him that, then I turned to mom. Mom, you should tell brother that, we might be women but we can do what men can do as well, so he shouldn't had fly back.

Sure baby! You know these men kept acting like women are weaklings Mom said, smiling, I peck her then I start fixing the lunch. What are you doing?

Oh! I heard that you haven't been eating and the truth is, I don't want us to end up having two sick parents, so let's eat, sister-in-law you should help us with the table. I said referring to Berry, who is looking at me with scorn, I could feel, she wanted to strangle me, but I should be the one acting mad not her, she took my man. Silly, stop calling him, your man, he is not yours anymore, he never was yours. My inner self scolds me.

Cupcake, you should eat, you barely have anything nice to eat, all day. Berry said then pushed the food into his mouth, I could watch from the side of my eyes, how they were acting all sweet to each other, when she feed him, she will wipe his lips and kiss him sometimes.

Oh, you two, I am sure, you will tie the knot soon, as soon as your dad, gets out of comatose and you, I want grandkids, I am not getting any younger. mom said taking Berry's hand

Don't worry mom, I and Cameron are planning on that, so you have nothing to worry about, right cupcakes? Berry asked Cameron.

That is good, and you, Padgett... My phone rang interrupting mom's words, I smiled at the caller ID.

Mom, I am sorry, I have to go. I pecked her.

Are you coming back? She asked.

Yes!

Who are you meeting with? She asked.

Stop worrying about me, I will be fine.

I know, you are an adult but I don't you getting hurt, so I want to know where you are going, or who is with you?

Fine, Sutton, happy now. I peck her. Bye, brother and sister-in-law.