Chapter 72: Chapter 72

"How is she doctor" Frank had asked in panic.

"They are both safe but she need more rest so I gave her something to enable her sleep"

"What exactly is causing the bleeding doctor. She was fine before it all started"

Frank was restless as he kept pressuring the doctor for answers because he doesn't know what to think anymore.

He was in a serious state of panic.

"We are still running some series of test to ascertain the cause of it but I can assure you that she and the baby will be alright. She didn't loose too much blood. You got her here right on time"

He sigh in relief at the doctor's word and took in a deep breath to calm his racing heart.

"Please doctor, just make sure she doesn't loose the baby" Frank had begged.

"She was in a lot of pressure mentally but she is sleeping right now" he assured him with a tap to the shoulder.

Frank hadn't stopped blaming himself over what had happened to her. Maybe his reaction has caused her so much stress when the doctor had instructed at first that she needed rest.

When he finally went in to see her. He felt a sense of guilt crawling up his chest in a really hurtful way.

Her left arm was connected to a drip as she laid fast asleep. Aria had one hand resting protectively against her stomach with a slight frown grazing her forehead.

Frank lowered himself to seat beside her on the bed as he began to caress her cheeks like his favorite thing to do.

His fingers continued to lingered around her face before she stirred and murmured incoherent words in her sleep.

"I'm so sorry darling. I know this is all my fault. You have to forgive me" he cooed at her with tears swelling in his eyes.

"Of course it's your fault. You never should have left her here last night"

Frank quickly turned around to stare back at Henry who stood by the door way with both hands tucked into his white lab coat.

"Just like you had no right to take her home when she was still under a lot of stress. How could you be so stupid" Frank had asked through gritted teeth.

"You are the stupid one if you think she'd stay here after you walked out on her like you did yesterday"

Frank was irritated by his comment as he covered the distance to where he stood like a judge.

"And who are you to judge me huh? Why can't you just mind your business and leave us alone" he accused, feeling really agitated by his presence.

Henry gave a light chuckle at his outburst.

"You think this is funny?...look at her and tell me what you see. She is hurting because of you"

"Because of me? Are you sure you are not responsible for her pain?" Henry had asked with a raised brow.

Frank was about to reply when he heard Aria groan in her sleep and paused.

"Get out" he said instead before turning around to walk towards where she laid.

**

It's been three days since Aria got admitted at the hospital and Frank hasn't left her side unless it was absolutely necessary. The doctor had made sure everything was perfectly fine with her before signing her discharged papers and enabling her to return home that evening.

Frank had made sure to avoid any topic that is likely to offend her as he rather watch her recover fully than cause her more stress.

After placing all their belongings into the backseat, he helped her into the passenger seat. Frank made sure she is safely strapped into her seat before jogging around to join her.

He proceeded to strapping himself to his seat as well before turning to look at her. Aria seemed to be fidgeting with her seatbelt.

"Are you comfortable dear or it's too tight?" Frank had asked, looking at her with concern.

She gave a small nod.

"I'm okay"

"Let go home then" squeezing at her hand for a bit.

"Okay"

They drove a few distance with Aria looking out the window while Frank sang along with the FM.

He seemed happy and very relaxed.

Frank made a U-turn up ahead causing Aria to stare back at him with a confused expression.

"Where are you taking me?"

Frank only shot her a lopsided smile.

"Home! Where else?"

"This is not the way to my house" Aria had objected with a frown.

"But it's the way to mine so you are coming home with me"

Aria was about to protest before Frank quickly interjected. "I know what you are about to say but can we talk about it at home instead?_please?"

Aria could only swallow back her objections as she stare intently at him for a moment before giving a single nod. "Okay".

**

They both arrived at his house some minutes later. Everything was just as she remembered it but maybe a little too quiet as she stood waiting for him to retrieve her bag before walking towards her with a warm smile.

Frank was eluding a different aura of happiness and Aria couldn't help but notice every bit of it as she replied with a smile of her own.

He strode over to where she stood and pulled her close to his side. His hand resting against her lower back " shall we?"

Aria gave a curt nod before they both began to walk inside. The door came apart revealing her whole family and some familiar faces as everyone present were all smiles and rushing to meet her.

Aria was startled at the sight before her. Her head turned swiftly to stare back at Frank who had a mischievous smile of his own.

She was left with little or no time to process anything before she was trapped in between mass of flesh from all possible angle.

"Surprise!!" Everyone chorus at once. Still very much enveloped in a warm hug by her mom then followed by her two brothers, Mark and Harry.

"How did everyone get here in such short notice. Dad!" Her eyes darted at her father who stood by their side; grinning like a teenage boy at his family huddled together.

"Frank told us the good news and flew us right here to celebrate with you two" her mother has replied throwing an appreciative glance at Frank who only replied with a small smile and a shrug.

Aria was overwhelmed with everything that was going on. Not once did she imagined her family to be right where they were at that point. She has so many questions running through her mind all at once as she continued to throw glances at Frank's direction as if to say 'what's going on?'.

Frank on the other hand was busy thanking everyone for showing up which was pretty obvious he knew about what could be going on and kept it a secret from her.

Aria made a mental note to scold him about it when they are alone of course. He sure as hell has a lot of explaining to do but for now, she just went with everything.

Aria was more confused that no one has mentioned her pregnancy so far which only made her to wonder exactly what the occasion could be about that would warrant her entire family to travel all the way there and also in such a short time too.

Her boss and some of her colleagues from the office were also in attendance as she smiled and thanked each one for being there.

Aria began to feel a little dizzy after a while but had to keep it together before she was pulled into a warm hug by Frank's mom.

"I can't believe you are going to give me a grandchild soon" she said in a sing song voice causing Aria shoulder to grow stiff.

Aria wasn't sure if it's to affirm it or not but if she was saying it then Frank must have told her which could also mean one thing as well.

But either way_she didn't want to get her hopes up as she rather live in the moment.

"Me too mom" she replied with a grin.

She was still busy whispering little talk about her baby when she heard someone squeal behind her, followed by her shoulders getting squeezed together in a bear hug. Lizzy was all smiles as they held on tight to each other.

After a while. She pulled back a little and stared back at her best friend.

"Where did you come out from?"

"Aah you know? From the South?" She replied with the wave of her hand causing Aria to pull her back in for a hug.

"I'm so glad you are here Liz, I have missed you so much"

"I couldn't miss your big day for anything in the world girl" Lizzy spoke through giggles.

Aria rose a brow at Lizzy's statement and she gave a careless shrug instead but Aria was not about to let it slide as she was about to ask Lizzy what the big day comment was all about before she heard Frank cleared his throat loudly and requested for everyone's attention.

Turning around to face him_He motion for her to come closer. She walked over to where he stood with outstretched hand and took it.

He placed a quick kiss against her cheek before turning back to the rest of the people.

"First and foremost, I'd like to thank everyone for honouring our invitation on such short notice. It's means a lot to the both of us. I mean, this day is about to be made possible all thanks to your wonderful presence and support" he took a paused and smiled at the woman standing beside him like she is all that mattered.

Some persons nodded in acceptance while some just cheered and kept quiet so he can continue.

Frank gave her hand a little squeeze before he continued.

"This past few days, I must say has been the most soul searching days for me because it has brought me so much that I could only dream of having." He took a quick pause before continuing.

"God has blessed me with so much without me even realizing it. Heck, I almost lost part of that blessing recently but am glad everything turned out for the best because it made me to realize how much I want to spend everyday of my life loving this woman" he turned and faced her.

Taking both her hands in his_he pulled out a shiny little circle from his breast pocket and enclosed it between his palm before dropping on one knee with a smug grin plastered on his face.

"Miss Davis, I know you are wondering what this is all about. Heck, I have a lot to say too but I can't wait another day without asking you to please be my wife and the mother of my unborn child"

He opened his palm and revealed the little sparkling ring and held it to her.

"Will you marry me?"

Aria whose mouth was agape stood in shock as she stared back at everyone and then back at Frank.

Was she dreaming?

Is Frank really asking?

She was completely lost as she stared intently at Frank. Then it clicked and she took a step back. Saying yes is not an option if the paternity of her child is still in question.

"How about my__" she was caught short before she could complete her sentence.

"Just say yes already!" Everyone chorus. Urging her to accept Frank's proposal

"I know the truth" Frank whispered at her before she could protest.

Cocking a brow at him, she asked "how did you find out?"

"Just say yes and I will tell you about it later"

Aria was skeptical but it didn't stop her from saying yes.

"Yes! I will marry you"

He slipped the ring through her finger before sealing it with a kiss.