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บท 4: CHAPTER 4: SURPRISING NEWS.

ELIZA

"What is it?!"

Lincoln's annoyed voice brings me out from reverie.

"Uh, what?"

"You have been fidgeting and staring off into space for the past hour. You have not jotted down anything or responded to my nudges," he continues whispering, careful not to disturb the meeting going on.. "What has you so bothered?!"

"I am sorry. I just…uh, something came up. Can I be excused?"

He stares at me for a few seconds, his blue eyes boring into mine like he is trying to unravel the secret of my mind before he finally nods.

"Thank you," I whisper before hurrying away from the board room.

"Excuse me," I call to one of the passing staff. "Can you direct me to your restrooms please."

"Sure," the man replies. "You head down the hall over there and take the last door on your right."

"Thank you," I say as I hurry past him.

Once in the safety of the restroom, I pull out my phone and read the message again

"Hi, this is a friend of Nick's. He has been involved in a fight and needs to have surgery. The doctors need a family's signature on the forms. Can you come over."

I begin to hyperventilate as I read it over And over again.

Nick.

Is he…

My brother.

My brother.

Panic sets into me and I struggle to take in a deep breath, my eyes go blurry and I have to slowly drop to the floor before I actually pass out.

"Come down, Liza. Just calm down. Deep breaths now," I mutter to myself as I try to get under control.

In what feels like hours but is probably minutes, I am in a somewhat more controlled state of mind.

First things first, I book a plane back.

I know I have a return ticket but that is for the end of the week and I am not ready to get into the argument that will ensue if I ask for it to be replaced.

I consider going back into the boardroom to inform Lincoln on my movements but I decide against it.

Thai merger is important to him, he can't be bothered by my petty problems.

Especially when that problem is my brother who arranged his ambush.

I head out of the restroom and put the hotel before hailing a cab. While heading to the airport, I quickly send a message to him telling him I had an emergency and had to leave.

Once done, I dial my brother's number.

It picks on the first dial tone.

"Hello, is this Eliza?" a female voice asks.

"Yes. Who is this? What happened to my brother? Why is he in surgery?" I rush out.

"He was involved in a gang fight. He got injured pretty badly."

Oh god. Not again.

"Bad enough to get surgery?"

"It was a knife fight. The doctors have him stable for now but he needs the surgery. Your permission is needed."

"I am on a plane, headed to New York right now. Is there a way I can give my permission from here? Can you ask a doctor?"

"Hold on, let me find out."

As the minutes drag by, all manner of scenarios flashes through my eyes.

What if it's too late?

What if he doesn't survive?

We parted on bad terms after that issue with Lincoln. I haven't heard from him in years and now….

Oh, please.

Please don't let him die.

"Hello, this is Doctor Stevens. Am I speaking to Eliza Vance?"

"Yes!"I exclaim. "I am Nick's sister. Can I know the details of his condition?"

"Sure. But I am going to need some proof that you are who you say you are."

I quickly switch to a voice call where he can see my and the ID card I flash to him.

"Is that okay?"

"Yes," he answers before briefing me on my brother.

"Can you carry out the surgery now?"

"Of course. But I am going to need you to say it on record that you agree to the surgery. I will read out what it entails, its chances and risks and you will state your name and your agreement to carry out the surgery."

"Sure. Whatever you need."

He begins a long monologue if clauses and the likes, it is enough to drive me mad but we eventually arrive at the end where he asks me if I agree.

"I agree. Please do all you can to save my brother. Please."

"We will do our best. Take care."

The rest of the flight is spent with me alternating thinking miserable, horrible thoughts and having recurring nightmares, all of which end with Nick dying and leaving me all alone.

I should have reached out to him.

I should have listened and forgave him when he tried to apologize.

The last time I had seen him was when I was moving out of that apartment.

He looked so lost and heartbroken.

Abandoned.

Just like we had been all our lives.

How could I do that to him?

The moment the we land in New york I order an Uber, which thankfully arrived minutes after I had exited the airport.

""Where to?" the driver asks the moment I get in.

"Granville central clinic. Hurry please."

Arriving at the hospital with my heart in my mouth I question the receptionist on his whereabouts and I am directed to a room on the third floor.

Rather than waiting for the elevator I take the stairs, two by two before arriving at the floor, just in time to see the doctor emerging from the room.

"Doctor Stevens!" I call out as I race to him. "My brother! How is he?"

"Miss. Vance. You can relax. He made it through the surgery, he is sleeping right now."

"Oh thank God. And thank you. Thank you so much."

With the woes past us, I can finally relax and catch my breath, but that is not what happens.

Instead, as my body calms down, my eyes go blurry and dark before I collapse to the floor.

Waking up in the hospital bed is not even the list of word things that I thought might happen to me.

"You are awake. That's good "

"Doctor Stevens, what happened?"

"You passed out when I informed you of your brother's status. At first, I thought it was exhaustion but the tests changed my mind."

"Tests. What tests? What did it say?"

"You are pregnant"


บท 5: CHAPTER 5: CONTROVERSY.

ELIZA

I turned to look at him, trying to make sure I had heard him right. He understood the look of confusion I gave.

"I said you're pregnant. Have you been aware of this?"

I shook my head, giving him a negative reply.

"It can't be. I mean, I don't understand how"

I was utterly shocked and confused. How am I pregnant? I had always been extremely careful with Lincoln. Why should this happen now?

"If I may ask, when did you see your last monthly flow?"

That was when it dawned on me, I was supposed to see my flow about a week ago.

"About a month and some weeks now"

Memories of the other night with Lincoln came back to me like lightning bolt. I had not taken my pills like I used to.

This is so fucked up!

"I need to go." I announce to the doctor.

"You're stressed and for your condition, I think you should stay a bit longer for more check up"

"No, really doctor, I have to go. I have things to take care of."

I need to take care of this mess.

"Alright then, if you insist. Just try to reduce your stress level, for the baby's health and yours too."

The word 'baby' made me cringe knowing it was my baby he was referring to.

Once Nick woke up, I made my way out of the hospital remembering Lincoln and the business meeting. At this point, there was obviously no need flying back to Turkey, the business meeting was probably over so I went home instead, and the sudden thought of me being pregnant had greatly changed my entire mood.

I walk in the door to my quiet apartment, straight to the kitchen, to have a drink of water. Filling my glass with water, I chug it down my throat. I made my way back to the sitting room and threw myself on the couch. After over thirty minutes of pondering, I get up and lazily strolled to my room. I took out my phone from my purse.

Oh no! I had a lot of missed calls.

Lincoln.

The assistant manager.

Lincoln.

Lincoln again.

I knew I was in so much trouble with him. I undressed and tiredly walked into the bathroom. I spend the next ten minutes in the shower to rinse up. I lean forward and let the water beat down on my back, allowing all my emotions seep out. I stare blankly at my beautifully tiled wall, ruminating about that night, Lincoln, my life, and the new being in me; my baby; our baby.

I was going to have a child. No this isn't the right time!

I couldn't think of Lincoln's reaction to the news. He was going to kill me; I'm not exaggerating.

Just when I was about stepping out of the bathroom, I thought I heard a bang from the front door.

I gently took a neat towel, wrapped it around my body and walked out of the bathroom.

Bang! I heard it again.

Again and again, it kept getting louder.

I walked to the front door and released the bolt.

"Why did you leave without informing me?" Was what I heard once the door sprung open.

"Lincoln"

"That's not the answer to my mother fucking question" he nudged me aside and strolled into my apartment. The banged door startled me a little. I knew he was going to be mad at me, but I never expected this amount of rage.

You could see the flame from him, it was in his eyes and voice.

" I had an emergency I'm…I'm sorry"

"You're sorry? Are you fucking kidding me right now"

I couldn't look at him, my feet suddenly got my attention.

"Look at me Liza" he pressed hard on my chin turning me to face him

"I almost went crazy looking for you everywhere and you're here sitting peacefully…you didn't even call….or drop a note….answer me before I fucking make you" He grunted, pressing so hard on my chin. Now he was angry.

"You're hurting me Lincoln...I said I'm sorry" I managed to voice out, tears already filled my eyes

"Oh darling you'd experience a whole lot more if you don't start talking"

"My brother needed surgery, I had to come back…I'm sorry"

"Aww you came back to play big sis and left my company affairs" he chuckled darkly.

"That's my brother" I suddenly pushed him a few steps backward

He stared quietly at me, hands on his waist, disbelief written on his face. He scoffed, which I always hated.

"Alright princess! Two can play this game"

He slowly started walking back to me, I backed by a few steps till I was trapped in the wall with him pressing on me and starring deep into my eyes.

"Now listen to me baby girl" he slowly traced my face "You will go back into your room and put on some clothes"

I foolishly leaned into his touch.

"Pick a few important things and throw your perfect round ass back here"

"Where are we going to?" I whispered.

"Since you know so well how to run away, you will be staying with me" he smirked

"No … what…." He muffled the rest of my words with his hand .

"You don't have a choice princess…go get dressed or I'll have you bundled this way into my house. Actually, I think I prefer this outfit" he ran his tongue along my chin and bit my earlobe gently.

"I said I'm sorryy" I winced.

He slightly pushed me towards my room and slapped my ass in the process. I looked at him briefly before walking to my closet. I took out my box pretending to be packing, I wasn't even concentrating on the clothes I was taking out.

I knew there was no way of changing his mind now.

Well the very stubborn and adamant man I was dealing with really made up his mind to have me move in with him and it's not like I have a say in whatever it is he has planned out. I just know staying in his house wasn't really the best of ideas. We stayed together previously but at least I had some private times to myself. Now, he was going to be everywhere; at work, at home… my mind flashed back to the report from the hospital and I shivered. I fucked up. Big time.

I occurred to me again that I didn't take any preventives after the last time we had sex. I sighed. This really isn't a good time for all this drama.

"What are you thinking about?" I heard behind me and I startled again.


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