DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 488: Time
The city mourned the death of Sen. Meyer.
"The death of Sen. Meyer is a great loss to our fellowmen and in this country," The mayor of the state was making his public speech commemorating the senator live on television. "Ahhh!!!!" Along with a disgustful annoying hiss was a shattering sound of the glass.
Trishia threw her glass of liquor to her television screen annoyingly.
In her shabby apartment, she rested on an old sofa breathing so painfully due to her wounds.
Because she could not go to the nearest hospitals, she had to take care of her wounds all by herself.
With the hard liquor and thick cloth, she managed to stop the bleeding from her wounds.
She heaved deeply again and again trying to endure the immense pain in her body.
Her body could not take any more pain.
The burns she got plus the cuts were just too painful but Trishia's endurance was strong.
This was because of her unfinished mission.
As long as Arabella is alive and living a good life with the man she loved the most, Trishia's mission couldn't be completed.
With her thoughts, her eyes became murderous then she smirked wickedly.
Meanwhile, with a remote control in her hand, Arabella turned off the television.
Though she never liked senator Meyer, she still felt sad for Hanna and until now, she still couldn't believe that the senator was gone.
She heaved a sigh when she heard someone sneaking behind her.
She smirked as she knew a little kid was tricking her and wanted to play.
"Mommy!" Adam shouted wanting to surprise his mother.
"Ahhh!!!" Just to feed Adam's playful trick, she acted surprised. "You! Come here, my son. Let mommy embrace you." She then held his hand and dragged him toward her. Without waiting for Adam's reply, she hugged him tenderly closing her eyes.
"Mommy... why? Is there any problem?" Adam had an appetite for playing today but he stopped when she felt something was going on with his mom.
"Hmmm... nothing." Arabella smiled behind him. "I just realize that I miss you so much." She added lovingly kissing his chubby cheek.
Arabella didn't want to go into full detail. She didn't want Adam to know what she had gone through last night because she knew she would be worried for her and worst, he would also be angry about her decision just like his dad.
She was just very thankful that she still had this chance to be with Adam and was able to hug him.
If things didn't go right for her last night, like the senator, she would also have a wake and a funeral.
Arabella realized how important time is with her loved ones.
She could not imagine if she died last night and giving her child another trauma and sorrow.
"I'm sorry..." Lost in her thoughts for a while, Arabella unknowingly spattered with a low sincere tone.
Then he hugged Adam tightly feeling the warmth she needed to ease herself.
Confused and worried, Adam detached himself from Arabella then with his two palms, he touched her cheeks.
"I love you, mom." Adam didn't ask any questions.
He seemed to sense something but he understood the situation.
With loving round eyes, he then kissed his mom's forehead and went back to her embrace.
They hugged like they didn't see each other for a long time. After a while, Arabella asked Adam.
"Baby, did you see dad?" Arabella was curious and she was also dying to hug and say sorry to him.
"Dad is in the swimming pool. Mom, it's the weekend and I am joining him now. So, let's go and join daddy!" Adam was so excited to reply. He had no idea of the situation they had.
"Oh..." Because of last night's terrible event, Arabella forgot that it was the weekend.
Bill didn't go out for work and it made her feel happy. Spending quality time with her family was the best after last night's event.
Somehow, Arabella was problematic. How could she possibly say sorry to Bill when he didn't even want to see her?
He didn't want to speak to her and he didn't want to be with her as she woke up alone this morning in his bed.
"Son, of course, I want to join you but later. Go join your dad now and I will go to the kitchen and prepare a delicious breakfast for you two. Okay?" Arabella got some alibi. It was her way of thinking about how to fix her mistake.
She was willing to do everything just to amend it with Bill.
"Mommy!!!" Adam called her excitedly seeing her out of the sliding glass door carrying a gold tray full of different dishes.
Adam was excited to eat but then he didn't want to stop swimming.
He jumped freely which made the water splash outside the pool.
Arabella smiled at her childish son.
She was happy seeing Adam full of enthusiasm.
She quickly put down the tray on the table and arranged the dishes she cooked.
She also brought a flower base filled with freshly picked flowers and put it on the center table.
Then, when she was fully satisfied with her table set-up, her eyes looked for Bill Sky.
Timely, her eyes caught Bill's top naked and body drenched with water in the pool.
He shook his head to get rid of his wet hair in front then combed them using his fingers.
Arabella stayed rooted in her position like she didn't want to leave and miss the beautiful view in front of her.
Bill was oozing hot.
So sexy which made her gulp while her eyes fixated on him.
She felt her saliva going out so she bit her lower lip sexily.
Arabella felt so lucky to have this sexy hot guy.
He is hers.
Only hers.
Just when Bill looked at her meeting her eyes, her eyes smiled sweetly but then she quickly realized that she was still biting her lower lip.
Arabella quickly blushed and gather her best self.
She felt shy and embarrassed by her flirty action.
She knew Bill caught her fantasizing about him.
Thinking about this, she just hope that the ground would open and swallow her whole.
"Breakfast time!!!" Arabella quickly uttered. She had to make herself good to Bill.
"Coming, mom!" Adam was the only one who replied.
Bill swam again another round like he was not interested to join the breakfast.
Arabella was quite disappointed but she managed to understand him.
She smiled seeing Adam running toward her excited to have breakfast with her.
Arabella quickly prepared Adam's plate.
"Thanks, mom. You're the best!" With a wink, Adam cheered.
Arabella smiled at Adam.
She took a towel and gently wiped Adam's wet hair.
"Daddy, come! Mommy's breakfast is the best!" Adam shouted boasting about her meal when she knew it was just a simple one. Adam was just a little exaggerating. Arabella looked at Bill.
She was really hoping that Bill was going to join them.
Bill looked at her.
Their eyes locked for a while.
He still had a cold expression and she felt sad about it.
After, Bill walked over.
Arabella was very happy. She quickly prepared his seat and her meal.
"I have to do some work son," Bill said and got his coffee, and walked away.
Arabella was left dismayed.
Her first try failed now she didn't know what to do.
Arabella sat down and release a smile at Adam.
She joined him for breakfast and enjoyed her son's company.
Later, she had to talk to Bill.
She knew the man was a stubborn one and he had the right to act this way toward her but she swore that she would fix this with him soon. Arabella could not continue this way.
Hating and not talking to each other would just subtract their precious time together.
A person who almost killed was likely to know this.
Arabella swore to treasure all her time with her loved ones because it could not be bought and could not be taken back.
Last night, Eric Grant rushed Hanna to the hospital.
For the first time, he had mixed emotions.
His heartbeat was beating rapidly like his world was going to be dark in no time.
Just a little light shone but in a glimpse, it might die.
Eric was devastated like he was going to die together with that little light.
"Hanna! Hanna! Babe! You have to wake up!" He kept on calling her name but she was not responding.
Eric carried her inside the hospital.
A bunch of doctors and nurses together with a stretcher met them.
Eric quickly put Hanna on the stretcher.
Her blood made him stunned making his heartbeat stop for a while but he quickly recovered.
With Hanna's awful condition, he had to think positively.
"Sir, sorry but you cannot go inside!" Eric halted but he didn't lose his grip on Hanna.
He realized that he was lost in her thought and the doctor had said it many times.
"No! I can't leave her, doc. Please let me in. Please save her. Please save my baby. Please! I can't leave them! Let me in!" Eric was begging. He was a bit hysterical and desperate.
"I'm sorry but you cannot enter inside. Please let go so we can save her," The doctor replied in a hurry.
Nurses held Eric to stop him from entering the emergency room.
They were quite quick like they had no time to waste.
Eric found his sanity and let go of Hanna.
He breathed deeply.
The doctor stop for a while and slowly turned around to face Eric.
He had a blank expression as he spoke, "...and pray," and then he left without waiting for Eric's reply.
The doctor's tone was deep and serious like Hanna's condition was very fatal.
With a tired mind and body, Eric leaned his back against the wall.
He continued breathing heavily like he needed to breathe otherwise he would be suffocated on his own. Helplessness was shown on his groggy face.
If only money could buy time, he would definitely give all his wealth just to rewind time.
He would never lose sight of Hanna again.
Never of these would happen if he didn't so comfortable with their situation.
If only he had known that this thing would happen to Hanna, he never allowed her to be alone.
He would postpone everything because she is more important to him.
She is his life now and without her, Eric couldn't find any reason to continue living.
Clenching his fist, he sat on the chair uneasily waiting for Hanna's result until a doctor came out in less than 10 minutes.
Eric quickly stood up again meeting the doctor halfway.
Before the doctor could say something, Eric could already feel something terrible had happened judging from the doctor's expression. "Mr. Grant..." The doctor was in a hurry and yet he was hesitant to say it.
"Doctor... tell me! Is she okay now? My baby? Is he..." Along with his uneasy breathing, Eric cut the doctor and bombarded him with questions.
"Mr. Grant...I am sorry to tell you this but we cannot save the mother and the child. We can only save one and it is for you to choose." The doctor responded quickly to avoid Eric from making false hope.