Chapter 221
Cassie
I stayed silent in the car while Knight drove us to the hospital. I delved into my stream of thoughts, my mind went back to Angel, was I too hard on him? No, I wasn’t. He really deserved everything he got coming. I derailed to Damian now seeing my phone ring. He was calling, I cut the call and glanced at Knight who already heard the sound and was looking at me quzzically.
The call came in again and I startled trying to get my phone to shut up.
“Who is it?” Knight asked when I finally turned it off.
“It’s Florentine ” I lied. I was worried about Damian after how Knight handled him. I had never seen this side of Knight before and as much as it excited me it scared me. I didn’t want him hurting anyone I cared about just because he was jealous.
My phone rang again and I had to pick up to avoid his suspicions.
“I’ll call you later, you don’t need to worry. I went out with Knight.” I said and cut the call immediately. I hoped Damian understood what I meant and never called again, at the same time I hoped Knight bought the act but I guess Damian was slow because a few seconds later my phone began ringing and the call was from him. I reached out to my phone but it was immediately snatched out of my hand much to my horror.
“No, don’t…!” I wasn’t able to stop him. He picked the call and he clenched his jaw in displeasure. I tucked in my lip and pinched my fingers hoping to reduce the tension I was feeling.
“Trust me Damian, you don’t want me to find you. Don’t ever call Cassie especially when you know I’m with her. I can assure you I keep my promises.” He spoke easily and hung up.
“Really?” I said but he didn’t look my way and just acted like he haden’t just threatened Damian again. I took my phone away from him and stuffed it into my bag.
“I don’t like him.” He said and I squinted my eyes curiously. Was he trying to say that he was jealous?
“You don’t need to like all my friends Knight.”
“I don’t care how many friends you have I just don’t like this one in particular.” He said still maintaining his focus on the road.
“Hmm….” I hummed getting interested. “And what reason would you have not to like him.”
I said folding my arms across my breast while pushing it forward. Not my fault, I had good and sizable boobs. Knight glanced at me and I didn’t miss the way his eyes rolled at my breast, it sent chills over my body and I swallowed my lustful thirst down my belly. I felt shy, reddening from the blush that crept up my face. I let my fingers bring some strands to cover my cheeks slightly so that knight didn’t notice the blush in my face.
“He has eyes on you.” Knight blurted and I blinked a little surprised by his straightforward answer. I relaxed back on my chair loving the answer.
“Okay… Why should that bother you?” I asked biting down on my inner lips. I felt him watching me and it only made my throat go dry so I had to gulp down fluid to save a crack.
“Because I have my eyes on you too….” He said and I slowly turned my head to catch his gaze. “I hate to share.” My heart raced at his words, I blinked severally and finally tore away from his alluring gaze. The air became more tense than it was and sparks began to erupt from all over my body.
I dipped my head while pretentiously letting my hair cover my face so he didn’t see my victorious smile. I kept pinching myself throughout the ride as I kept replaying his words in my head.
We finally got to the hospital and I was escorted to the VIP section by Knight. The doctor briefed me on her condition and sadly nothing had changed. She was vegetative and there was no glimmer of hope. Good thing we had all the money in the world to keep her alive though sadly, unconscious.
I watched my mum through the large glass on the wall, I was preparing to step inside but I could feel tears welling up my eyes. Then I felt Knight’s hand touch mine and I looked up at him.
“You did the right thing back there with Angel.” He said and I blinked in surprise. He had tried to stop me. “I shouldn’t have interfered.” He said, a sad smile curving his lips. I got lost in his smile and in the depths of his enchanting eyes. I needed a warm arm to be consoled in and his was just the perfect one. I nodded hearing such words from him. I didn’t want my brother to fall into depression. He was really the only family I had after losing our dad and having mum in coma.
I wanted him to know how much I loved him at the same time I needed him to learn his lessons and do right by Thea and the child he never got to see.
“Thank you.” I muttered through my painful throat. Knight held my cheek gently in his palm and carressed it softly while I basked in the warmth he provided. I felt good, I wanted to ask for a hug but before I could say a word, he pulled me into his embrace, wrapping his large arms around my small body. His scent enveloped me and I melted in his warmth. I reciprocated the hug, resting my head in his chest as if it were home, it certainly did feel like home.
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“I’m here for you Cassie, whenever you need me. You have no idea how important you are to me.” He whispered and I hugged him more tightly to myself, I just couldn’t get enough of his warmth.
We gradually pulled away from the hug and he gestured for me to go ahead while he waited outside. I got into the room and I just couldn’t hold back my tears.
“I miss you so much mum, I wish you could just open your eyes.” I said holding her hand in mine. I want to hear your voice, your laughter and be stubborn while you teach me how to cook….” I laughed amidst my tears recalling those days when she’d drag me to the kitchen.
“Things have been so messy lately mum. Your kids found love but one of us lost it because of a stupid misunderstanding.” I don’t know what to do, Angel also has a problem with his rival Sparrow. I know you wouldn’t have expected for Sparrow to turn out to be an enemy but it’s true. Maybe if you were here things might have been different.” I said and wiped my tears away. ” Angel always listened to you, his your favourite child and I always got jealous.” I laughed while wiping another tear that fell off. “Not so jealous though. I was father’s little princess. He loved me the most.” A smile beamed in my face as I remembered the good old days. I sighed heavily as pain washed over me again.
When will it all get better? Would Angel have his happy ending? Would my mum wake up. Would Thea be able to get over all the things Angel had put her through, could she love him after it all? That would be one of the greatest love to ever exist if they eventually found their way back to each other.
Mum had it end bad for her for loving the wrong man. I just hoped that history didn’t repeat itself.
“I love you mum. So much. I love you with all my heart. I wish you got your happy ending too.” I said and hugged her gently.
All those years, I had hated Scott, Angel’s father and I had also despised my mum. She had my father who loved her unconditionally but all the while her heart still yearned for the man who was most underseving of her love. She even made Angel promise not to hate him no matter what happened.
If there was anything I learned from mum’s story, it was never to use another person to get over the one who broke you. Give yourself time, heal, forgive no matter how hard it may be, let go and love yourself even more because at the end of the day life wasn’t fair and not all bad people get what they deserve not if they truly repent of their past actions just like Scott.
While mum had her life halted for years, Scott moved on. Fell in love for real and had his happy ending. As for Thea and Angel, I only prayed they found their way back to each other if truly they were meant to be.