Chapter 124: 124

Chloe POV

I woke up in the middle of the night while my fear again started hunting me as if i did a murder. I don’t know why i ’ m still thinking about all this. I’m sure James will never make me feel that way Ayla faced. Still I’m getting scared. I no longer want to be alone no matter how the situation is.

I looked at James who was sleeping soundly. I played with his hair when I remembered what I had talked about with her. It was still very clear in my mind. So clear as glass.

She told me how much she was in pain and that she felt she was dying. I still remember the night when me and her were talking about our pregnancy and how scared she was. She felt what if she died this time.i still remember how much she was screaming that day when she finally returned home after clearing all the misunderstanding.

It was so painful seeing her expressing how lonely she was when she gave birth to Ayla which I may not be able to understand the way she did. Because I didn’t give birth before so i don’t know. Then why the hell Aaron made her feel that way? How could he not receive her calls? How could he not care about his wife who can get into labor at any moment? How could he?

"Baby"

"You are awake", James woke up from his sleep.

"You don’t feel like sleeping?" He is still rubbing his eyes but still asking me if I’m feeling bad.

"Let me ask you something", I said. I’m no longer feeling sleepy.

"What? Are you feeling unwell? Should I call the doctor?" he is annoying me for real.

"No!!!! Just listen to me ok?" I said.

"Yeah I’m listening so say whatever you have", he said while i was hesitating still i asked, "Why did Aaron do it?"

I’m not sure if I’m doing it correctly or not but I’m still trying. I’m trying my hardest.

"What? I didn’t understand. Could you explain firmly?" I can’t believe he is yawning.

"I’m asking why he was not there when Ayla was in pain. Where was he when he couldn’t even receive her calls when she was clearly dying?" I said it. I didn’t show much of my anger which is ok but the sensation, the fear running inside me is making my entire body tremble.

"So was it that made you cry?" he asked. I didn’t say anything.

"Was it what made you ask if i love you or not?" I again didn’t reply.

"Tell me Chloe!! I want to hear. Is it what made you behave that way?" he asked. This time I nodded in approval.

He sighed and pulled me. He hugged me for minutes. I have lost count just how long he continued to hold me but it was long enough to say he has been holding me for an hour now.

"I know what Aaron did was wrong but it was not what he wanted to do." he said and started narrating how he found Aaron and took him to hospital but still his action is clearly not justified. He could have at least asked James to look after Ayla if he knows that his phone is missing. Then why didn’t he? It’s not like James was going to refuse. It’s not like I was going to stop him for that. Then why?

"Now what?" he asked.

"No nothing", i didn’t ask him anymore but slept breaking the hug. But the same fear is running inside me. I know I don’t need to but it’s not like he was with me for so many times until this time.

I was alone in school after the incident. I was alone in college too but only Eric was with me. Then when I came to meet him in college, was he ever with me until that time when he tried to justify his behavior? No, I don’t remember. Then again the time came when I stayed with him for five years straight. But was that I can say he was standing by me?

I’m not sure again.

I clenched my fist tightly.

At morning

"You heard they are finally going to have a proper wedding", James said as soon as he got the news.

"Oh, I’m so happy", I said while touching my baby bump.

I did want to go to their wedding too but I was advised to only have bed rest which is becoming tiring and boring as hell. Should I sneak? No, I can’t. Even if I try I will get caught. I can’t even cross the hall in less than three minutes and till that time all will notice me and stop me.

This is so freaking annoying.

"Chloe", he called.

"Yeah?"

"Is there something again bothering you?" he asked.

"No?"

"If there is then tell me. I’m sure I will not make the mistake. You don’t need to worry about that so much. You know me right?" He almost kneeled in front of me, making me chuckle but at the same time his last sentence made me think twice.

"So we are ok now?"

"Yeah we are ok so don’t worry much." I said while ruffling his hair.

At the same time I got a notification on my laptop which was regarding my work. I took them to my room to continue my work.

I’m sure he went to his work as well. I’m actually relieved he doesn’t think much if I once say I’m ok. In the past he used to pester me until i say yeah i believe him and I have to continue to hear his explanation for weeks, which is super annoying. I’m not sure if I’m having mood swings because of pregnancy or if I really think like this. I should believe what I think.

"Miss, your phone was ringing in the hall away", the maid came and handed me the phone which was from my work.

"Yes?" I answered.

"Chloe, you have to come to work", his voice sounded so stiff.

"Work? Why? Am I not doing things properly from home?" I sounded the same as him but more annoyed.

"No it is nothing like that. But there is an issue with the file you sent us in soft copy so you have to come."

"I’m sure you were at your peak pregnancy stage but it is really urgent. Hope you understand..." he sounded so pitiful making me think of going to visit my workplace at least once.

"So when do I need to come?" I asked.

"If you can come here then it will be good", he said.

One week? Can I pull it off in a week? I’m not sure but I have to if it is really urgent.

"Oh ok i will be there this week", i said and hung up on him.

At the same time I dialed the call to James. I know he just left for work but still it is getting urgent for me as well.

"James?"

"Yeah Baby, it is me. Tell me..."

"I need something", I said.

"Is there anything you want to eat? I will bring you right now", he said in an excited tone.

"No, I don’t want anything to eat. And even if there is any I can send anyone to fetch it for me. It is nothing serious but I have a different matter to discuss with you. You have time right?"

"Yeah I have? But why do you sound so serious?" he said.

"Because it is." I said.

"Ok listen. I got a call from my work place."

"So?"

"So I have to be there this week. At least once I need to be there." i said.

"No you can’t." i knew it.

"I told you you can’t go anywhere. Doctor told you the same as well. Don’t you understand?" He sounded mad.

"I’m not even asking you James. Why are you so freaking mad with me? You know it is my fucking work as well. I know how i feel and in what situation i ’ m in but it is really urgent so i have to go. You get it or not, I don’t care!!!!!!"

"Baby, I’m not mad. I’m just trying to make you understand." he became calm the second seeing me shouting but still I have decided I will go.

"I do understand too much more than you. So I’m going. And if you love me then come pick me up in two days." I said and hung up.

I know he will come to pick me up eventually. I know he can’t stay angry with me for much time which is my advantage.

"James, i hope you wont even come after two days but you just come to see me in a day", i kept on smiling all by myself but soon i got back to organizing my suitcase.

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