WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 21 – 30
Chapter 25
Written by: Racheal Dennis.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 21 – 30
Clark’s pov ?
Louisville (7pm)
I released a deep sigh and adjusted on my chair, when I felt myself dosing off.
I ran my fingers through my hair, pushing away some fallen strands of hair from my face.
It’s been fourteen hours now, Adele still haven’t woken up…
Although, I know the doctor said she’ll wake up in seventeen hours.. I just can’t wait.
What’s gonna be her reaction when she wakes up and sees me here?
Will she hate me now?
I don’t know what’s going on with me, but just thinking about her hating me is making me feel sad and heartbroken..
Is this what people call falling in love? Have I fallen for her? Since when?
That’s not possible, she almost killed me by tying my thing. I shook that thought of loving her off my mind.
I’m just feeling guilty because I almost got her killed, my guilt is making me feel like I love her.. this ain’t love.
My eyes landed on her face, I took a closer look at her and studied her facial features closely… she’s kinda cute.
But not as cute as Jas, that girl is a whole set of investment.. wait, that’s my friend’s beloved.
Why was I even comparing both of them? I better stick with my slender Adele…
Just then, her finger resting on her side moved.. I stared at it again to confirm if it’s not just my imagination.
Truly, it’s not my imagination, it moved again.. just when I was about to press the red button for a doctor or nurse..her eyes snapped opened.
“Y-you.. you’re awake!” I said in a short stutter.
She squinted her eyes, I think to adjust to the bright lights in the room.. after a few seconds, she adjusted to the brightness.
“Adele, you’re awake” I repeated my words again.. with a smile on my face.
She gave me a strange look, like she doesn’t know who I am.
“Who are you?” She asked in a quiet voice.
My brows drew together in a tight knit, I’m feeling confused.. don’t tell me she’s having an amnesia now.
“Who are you? Where am I?” She asked again.
“I’m Clark Evans…You don’t remember me?”
She shook her head, she sat up with a groan as she held her head.. I supported her and helped her rest her back on the small headboard.
“Who am I?” She asked.
What? She forgot her name too?
Her eyes did a quick scan of the ward, she looked down at the clothes she’s wearing…she frowned when she realized she’s wearing a hospital gown.
“Why am I in a hospital?”
“Ah.. you.. we…”
I stopped and cleared my throat, because I suddenly felt like there’s a lump hanging in my throat.
“We.. were.. we had an accident and we…”
“Accident?” She interrupted me and I nodded. “Where were we going? And who was driving?”
“I was the one driving.. and we crashed because I was over speeding, so…”
I gestured to her head, she felt it with her hand and nodded.. she threw her head back gently and shut her eyes.
“Are you thirsty? Should I pour you some water?”
She shook her head.
“Wait here… I’ll go get a doctor” I said.
“I’m fine” she stopped me.
“But you seem to be forgetting somethings, like your name…who I am.. how we got this accident…”
She opened her right eyes slightly and peeked at me, then she sighed and smiled.
“I’m fine, I just wanted to test if you’ll lie to me”
“Lie to you about what?”
“How I ended up in the hospital” she replied.
I frowned slightly, she was just testing me?
“I’m fine, really.. my name is Adele Rodgers.. my best friend is Jasmine Reinle and her baby daddy is Thanatos”
“You’re really ok” I said.
So.. she was pretending, she really fooled me with her pretense…
“Where’s Jasmine?”
“She went home earlier, to prepare something for Davis and… ”
“I’m fine now, you may leave” she cut me off in a bit of a cold tone.
I blinked at how fast her mood changed…but I ignored her words and continued talking.
“I should call the doctor to do a check up…. ”
“I have already called the doctor” she cut me off again.. her hand on the red button.
I nodded and gulped.
“I should wait until the doctor…”
“No, leave. I’m gonna be fine by myself!”
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 21 – 30
Adele’s pov ?
“I should wait until the doctor…”
“No, leave. I’m gonna be fine by myself!” I said, pulling a straight face.
He gave me a sad and hurt expression, but I don’t care.. I’m darn angry at him right now and I don’t wanna see him.
“Adele, I know it’s my fault, I should have listened to you.. in fact, I shouldn’t have thought about using your fear as a revenge…”
I frowned, he actually knew my fear but still used it against me.
“.. I was wrong and I’m sorry”
“Sorry? Had I died, would bring me back to life? You think life is a joke?”
“I’m very sorry, I swear it won’t happen again and… ”
Him, saying sorry just seem to be provoking me more.
“Leave now.. leave already!” I raised my voice a little.
My hands flung to my head instantly as a slight pain hit me.. my eyes closed on their own as I tried to soothe the pain.
“Are you ok?” He asked in a very concerned voice.
My eyes snapped open and he withdrew when he met my gaze, just then a man in white coat.. whom I assume is my attending doctor, walked in.
“Miss Rodgers, you’re awake” he said with a smile.
I simply replied him with a nod.
“You woke up earlier than we thought, that’s good” he said.
He stared at his wrist watch and wrote something on his note, then handed it to a male nurse that came in with him.
“Doctor, you might wanna do another check up on her…”
“Stay out of my business” I snapped at him. “I thought I asked you to leave.. leave!”
I glared at him, he nodded and stepped away from me, raising his hands in surrender.
He walked towards the door and leaned against the doorframe, he signaled me that he’s gonna keep quiet.
The doctor cleared his throat, to ease the tension between Clark and I.. I guess.
“Miss Rodgers, I presume you’re ok, since you woke up earlier than our speculation…”
He opened my eyes and shined a very small torch in..he turned to the nurse and whispered something to him..and the nurse started writing on his note.
“…but I’ll still do a general check up on you, to know if you’re truly ok” he said.
I nodded and he started his check up…
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 21 – 30
Writer’s pov ?
Thanatos apartment..
Peter handed him a bottle of cold water, Thanatos quickly gulped it down.
“What are you gonna do now, Mr O’Briens?” Peter asked.
Thanatos sighed, there’s a frown on his head.
“I believe my dad and brother must have also found out about this..”
Peter nodded in agreement, because he knew those people has been keeping tabs on his boss.
“.. I don’t know what their plan is now. Henry and his..” he was cut off by the sound of the doorbell ringing.
They both snapped their heads towards the door, they already knew was behind the door.
“That should be your wife, sir”
“I know”
“This is the third time she’s knocking, should I give her the same response?” Peter asked.
Thanatos stared at the door a few more seconds, the doorbell rang again.. he sighed heavily.
“I don’t think I’m ready to face her, tell her I’ll come to her place later”
“Yes, sir” Peter replied.
He headed towards the door, he opened it and truly it was Jasmine standing behind the door.
“Hi” she waved at Peter with a smile.
“Mrs O’Briens” Peter greeted her with a small bow.
Jasmine blushed at that, she’s tried to stop Peter from addressing her as Mrs O’Briens.. but he wouldn’t listen.
“Where’s Thanatos?” She asked.
“Mr O’Briens is receiving a business call, he said he’d come over to your place later”
She frowned, she suddenly felt like Thanatos is purposely avoiding to see her.. but she nodded anyway.
“Alright, inform him that his dinner is getting cold”
“Yes, Mrs O’Briens”
“Oh.. tell him, I’m waiting to eat with him and I also have something very important to tell him.. he should be fast” she said with a shy smile.
“Yes, Mrs O’Briens”
Jasmine tilted her head, trying to take a peek inside wether she would see Thanatos.. but she didn’t.
She nodded and smiled, then turned back and left.
Peter turned and went back to his boss, doesn’t need to repeat what jasmine just said.. because Thanatos heard her clearly.
“Henry and mom must be planning something already. I’ll go back to Chicago tomorrow, you’ll stay here to protect my wife and son”
“When are you gonna come back to Las Vegas?”
“On Wednesday” Thanatos replied.
Peter did some calculations.
“That should be four days from now”
“Yes.. I don’t wanna hear my son or wife went missing.. both of them are my life, protect them as if you’re protecting me!”
“Yes, sir”
“I’m leaving my family in your care”.
Thanatos got up, he headed towards his room.
“Book a flight for me tomorrow”
“Are you not using your jet?”
“No!”
“Alright, sir”
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 21 – 30
Adele’s pov ?
“.. from all the tests we’ve done, you’re very ok and can be discharged today if you want.. but I strongly advise you stay at the hospital for observation” the doctor said.
I shook my head.
“I’m fine, I’ll be discharged today”
I can’t spend a day on a hospital bed, if I continue to stay here now that I’m awake.. I’ll start throwing up at the smell of medicines.
“Alright..” he turned his gaze to Clark.
Clark’s been standing by the door quietly, I guess he doesn’t want me to chase him out.. hence he stayed silent.
“.. Mr Evans, please come with me to complete the paperwork”
“Wait.. why is he completing the paperwork while I’m awake?” I asked.
“That’s because he’s your boyfriend” the doctor said and left before I could ask another question.
I glared at Clark, but he simply winked at me. I grabbed a pillow and stared punching it, while imagining I’m actually punching him.
“I hate him! I hate him!”
I wish I hadn’t bumped into him that day… I wish I had 6million, I would have paid for his shirt and we wouldn’t be in this mess.
“I hate being poor!” I lament.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 21 – 30
Jasmine’s pov ?
I took long strode towards the door, when I heard the doorbell rang.
“You’re here” I said with a smile.
It’s Thanatos standing outside, though I had expected him to come earlier than this.. he walked in.
“Where’s Davis?” He asked.
“He’s sleeping”
He frowned slightly.
“He still haven’t woke up?”
“He woke up and ate dinner, then went back to sleep… I guess he was too tired from shopping” I said.
Thanatos and I walked towards the dinning table, he looked around in surprise when he saw the romantic setting.. candle lights and roses…
“What’s going on?” He asked.
“We’re on a date” I answered.
“A date?” I nodded. “Baby, we’re dating in your apartment?” He chuckled lightly.
I pulled out a chair for him, he stared at me strangely.
“Baby, I’m supposed to be the one pulling chairs for you”
“Well, I’m gonna pull out chairs for you just this once.. since I asked you out”
I indirectly asked him out, because we’re having this date in my apartment.
“Ok, I guess today’s my lucky day.. I should enjoy it while it lasts” he said and sat down.
I rushed to my chair and sat down, he took a proper look at me and smacked his head.
“Fk! My baby looked smoking hot and I didn’t realized it in time” he said.
He’s right, I was wearing a very short hot gown.
“I hope I’ll get some of this hotness tonight” he added.
“It’s possible” I replied.
“Really?!”
I laughed.
“No!”
“Ohh, man!” He grumbled.
I served our food and drinks.
“Peter told me you have something very important to tell me?”
“Let’s eat first, I’m starving” I said.
He laughed and shook his head.
“Glutton!” He whispered.
We started eating, well, he’s eating but I’m wolfing down my food..
“I really need to register you in that gymnastics class” he mocked me.
“Let me alone me, please… I need energy to control that bull you call a son” I said.
I referred to Davis as a bull because he’s very stubborn..he laughed and did a funny face at me.
“So.. what did you wanted to tell me?” He asked.
I reached for my glass of water and took a few gulps.
“You said you wanted me to give you a chance, to be in our lives.. Davis and I?”
He stopped eating at once, he dropped his spoon and nodded quickly.
“Well, I’ve been thinking about it.. you weren’t fully at fault, I shouldn’t have left in a haste.. so, I think we both deserve another chance”
He blinked.
“Does that mean… ” He trailed off.
He must be making guesses in his mind now, and I know his guesses are right.. I should just confirm it for him.
“Yes! I’d like to have you as my boyfriend again”
He sprint out of his chair, knocking it off in the process.. he rushed to me and hugged me from behind.
I got up and he hugged me tightly.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you baby” he chanted.
I simply giggle.. because I’m feeling ticklish from all the ksses he’s showering on my neck.
“Does that mean you’ll tell Davis I’m his father?”
“Hey, let’s take it slow.. we can’t just spring it on Davis like that”
He nodded in agreement, he sat on my chair and sat me on his laps.
“Can your legs withstand my heavy bum?” I asked.
He spanked my bum lightly.
“Of course, I can’t get tired” he replied.
I reached for a grape on the table and popped it in my mouth.
“Baby, you don’t know how happy I am right now.. I wasn’t expecting you’d accept me back so soon”
“Yeah, I wasn’t expecting that too” I replied.
I thought I would never let him back in my life, but I just couldn’t help myself.. he’s my first love and I think he’d be my only love till eternity!
“I’ll be going back to Chicago tomorrow!”
My happy mood suddenly turned sour, I just accepted him back and he’s already leaving?
Is he planning on leaving like he did before?
“Why are you leaving?” I asked.
I’m seriously controlling myself from exploding, cause I’m beginning to get angry right now…
“I have something to do back home, if I don’t settle it.. it’s gonna cause chaos later”
“Is it something related to your company?”
“No… don’t worry, I’ll be back on Wednesday.. I might even come back earlier” he answered.
He said he’s coming back on Wednesday.. then why do I have this uneasy feeling.. like this is a goodbye from him.
“I don’t want you to go” I said.
Maybe I’m just being paranoid, but I don’t want him to leave since I’m having a weird feeling.
“I can’t ignore this issue, it’s very important and it determine my future plans”
“But…”
“Don’t be sad, I’ll be back before you know it and I’ll take you and Davis out.. to have fun as one family” he said.
He cupped my face in his hands and pecked my lips lightly.
It seemed like he’s made up his mind about going back, there’s nothing I can do that would make him change his mind.
I took a deep breath and sighed, it’s better I push away any bad thought… and trust he’s gonna come back to me.
I reached for my phone and played the music I have already selected.
“Let’s dance” I told him.
He nodded and I got up. His hands goes to my waist and mine went around his neck.. then we started moving to the beat.
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WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 21 – 30
Writer’s pov ?
O’Briens resident…(Chicago)
Henry strode into the kitchen, where his mother is making some deserts.
“Mom” he called her and smiled.
His mother turned to face him, she stared at him curiously when she saw him smiling.
“I just heard my kid brother is coming back tomorrow”
“Oh? Why is he suddenly coming home.. after five years?” She asked.
Henry shrugged his shoulders.
“I don’t know and I don’t care, I just wanna throw him a surprise welcome home party.. and I need your help”
His mother frown.
“You want to throw him a party?! Aren’t you seeing this is an opportunity?!”
He laughed.
“Not all parties are fun and accidents are very common in parties.. like falling chandelier.. if you know what I mean”
His mother thought about it deeply and finally understood what he meant… They both smirked at each other.
“Let’s start making plans for this welcome party”
“Yeah… It’s gonna be so much fun!” Henry said and smirked.
WHEN LOVE IS GONE: Chapter 21 – 30
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