Lonely Bride

I saw Alvera coming towards us, with Bella looking all happy.

I smirk looking at them.

“Oh, look, Alvera. Let me start with Alvera and Bella.” Smirking, I started walking to them while they pulled me back harshly, looking into my eyes.

“I dare you to feed any bullshit to my girl. I won’t hesitate to cut you in two. Mind my words.” His threat was serious, and he looked ready to kill.

I knew right now not to mess with him. I know he is only his free self with me, or else he is a ruthless man who doesn’t think twice before getting his way.

I know how protective he is towards Alvera, and I would rather stay away than get on his bad side.

Relax, man, I was just kidding.” I held my hands in the air.

“Don’t let your demon hurt you, Eric.” I put my hand on his shoulder.

Like everyone, he also has his story, but I would rather not say anything more than this.

“Daddy.” Bella ran and hugged my legs. I picked her up, kissing her nose. Good morning, beautiful belle.” She giggles her sweet giggles.

If anything, I like her giggle. How she has brightened my dark world with her giggles and love.

I won’t mind having two more girls. My smile halted the moment I thought about my babies.

Gulping my shrinking thoughts, I tried to wave off the pool of emotions and look at Bella.

Daddy, momma said you did magic. Last night I remember I was sleeping in my room, and the next day I woke up in such a beautiful house, just like the princess movie I watched the other day.” With her big doe eyes, she was telling me everything in sheer surprise. Right, aunt Alvera?” She asks for support for her narration. My smile wasn’t waving.

“Yes.” Alvera played along, smiling, knowing the reality well.

I looked at Alvera, who was controlling her giggles.

This girl looks so simple, but she is far from simple. She is strong not only mentally but also physically and emotionally.

I know she is not the one she pretends to be, but she chooses to stay in her cocoon, and I don’t want to disturb her either.

It’s Eric’s choice what he wants with her. So, I choose to stay back when it comes to her.

She was chosen by Eric a long time ago.

Sometimes I felt bad as she has not had the chance to choose her life partner, but again, I would rather not get it into them.

Oops, I forgot to tell you, mommy is calling you to have breakfast.” Bella stuck her tongue out and spoke cutely.

“Then let go before mom gets mad at us and sees our clothes are also wet. Let’s get you changed first, then they will go for breakfast.” I spoke while walking inside the house.

When I did not notice any movement in my backside, I looked back; Alvera and Eric were having their stare competition.

Alvera looks quite frightened, whereas Eric looks pissed. Maybe due to her frightened look.

I rolled my eyes, thinking, What else was he expecting from her from a stone-hearted person like Eric? Anyone will run for their lives just by looking at his presence.

Shaking my head, I walked inside the house and went straight to Bella’s room.

“Dad, I will change myself. I am a big girl.” I heard her voice while I was looking for something from her luggage brought by Nora.

“I know, darling, still let daddy help you out today.” I kept on searching while creating a mess but did not find anything to my liking.

“Hmm, I will change her. Please go and change.” I look back and hear Alvera’s voice, who was looking around at the mess I made. I followed her, which made me instantly embarrassed.

I got up, nodded yes, and walked out before I made another fool of myself.

I made a mental note to learn a few things before I have my kids in my world.

Again, a lot of thoughts about them made me sad.

I don’t know whether I will be able to meet them or not.

Shaking off my all-negative thoughts, I quickly took a shower and walked down towards the dining room.

I noticed Sarah was busy feeling Bella while she was watching something on her iPad. Eric was doing something on his phone while Alvera was placing the food on the table.

I can’t understand why she doesn’t listen to me. I have told her many times that she does not have to do anything, but this girl never listens. She thinks she is returning a favor by doing household work.

Eric gave her a glare, which I believe was a warning for her to take a seat, and the next thing she did was take a seat next to Sarah and start eating peacefully.

After finishing the food, I noticed Sarah going toward the beach with Bella following her.

I left for my study after informing Alvera to inform Sarah to see me in my study once she is free.

I have to talk to her before it’s too late. Moreover, she has the full right to know about the babies.

At Least the things related to the health of the babies, if nothing more.

Because at the end of the day, we want a healthy child in this world as soon as possible.

I was in the middle of the call when I heard a knock on the door, and Sarah stepped in once I asked.

“Gentlemen, please excuse me for fifteen minutes. There is something important that needs my attention.” I said, looking at the screen and muting myself, closing the video.

Her face had questions about why her presence was required in the room.

“I wanted to talk to you about something important. Take a seat.” I nod to her and point to the chair in front of me.

She sat without saying anything, and I don’t know why her silence is killing me.

“I spoke to the doctor today.” Look at her face. She nodded and went ahead.

“Your uterus walls are very weak. It might not be able to take the baby’s weight in the upcoming months.” My eyes never left hers.

The way the colors left her face left me feeling as if someone had squished my heart.

“And?” She asked worriedly.

Hence, we can’t have twins.” I finally said the things I had been preparing to say for so many hours.

She pushed herself towards the table and held the edge of the table, looking down to hide her tears. However, I saw it.

I hate her so much, but I can’t see her like this. I know how she must be feeling right now. I am also feeling the same.

It hurts equally.

I walked towards her, sat on the floor, and she turned her chair towards me.

I held her palm in mine while looking at her face.

Her tears started dropping on my hand.

I don’t know how to console her when I don’t know how to console myself.

Since this morning, I have been thinking the same. And it is painful just thinking about having to let my one baby go. And explaining the same thing to her is another story for me.

“I want to… I want my babies.” She cried out, sobbing.

‘Gosh, what should I tell her?’ I looked at her while controlling my tears.

Baby, listen to me first.” I rub my thumb on the back of her palm.

“I want my babies. Please do something. I want my babies.” She again cries out while listening to me.

“Sarah, listen to me first.” Finally, when she did not listen, I spoke sternly.

She looked at me with puppy eyes, tears flowing down her face.

“According to the doctor, your walls are weak, but we have two options.” I took a deep breath and spoke.

“Either we can let it go to one baby or you have to be on bed rest throughout till we get the baby in our arms.” I did not leave her eyes while she did the same.

“I will take all the rest as needed, but I want my babies.” She spoke, looking hopeful. She was urged to do anything for them; it was clear in her voice.

Good, then stop crying, baby.” I cleaned her tears with my thumb while she jumped on me, making me all starlet.

“Easy girl, easy.” Shaking my head, I close my arms to her petite

A small smile broke on my lips, but I recovered myself instantly.

“Now go and let me finish my meeting. People are waiting for me.” She said I got up from the floor and walked to the chair while she left the room looking relaxed and happy.

Looking at her back, it felt as if something heavy had gotten off my heart.

But again, my inner self reminded me of something, which again made me stand where I was a few minutes before.

I Don’t know what she will do when she finds out the reality of these babies. I don’t know how she will take that news.

“Whatever you are doing is right. So, what she will think and what she will do after has nothing to worry about.” Again, my inner self reminds me.

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