The door suddenly creaked open.
"Are you two been intimate?" Grandma said in shock.
Everything froze instantly. My breath hanged in my throat. My body went stiff under Raisem, his weight pressing me into the couch, his face just inches from mine.
My heart pounded so loudly it felt like it would burst out of my chest.
"No!" we both screamed.
I pushed him off quickly, my hands trembling as I shoved against his chest.
"Then what is with the position?" she said softly.
"We fell on each other." I pushed Raisem off me.
I sat up immediately, adjusting my dress, my fingers clumsy as I tried to fix myself without meeting her eyes.
"Fell on each other." She was so confused.
"Grandma, it's nothing," Raisem said.
His voice sounded calm, but I could see the tension in his jaw, the stiffness in his shoulders.
"Will I be having a grandchild soon?" she said, a bit sad and happy.
"No," Raisem said, and I could only smile.
The smile felt awkward, like my face didn't belong to me.
"It's really late at night, you should be asleep, Grandma," I said, adjusting my dress.
"I was about to. I came to check on you in the room, but you weren't there. I got a call from the family hospital. Your aunt got involved in an accident," his grandma said, looking sad.
Everything shifted instantly.
"Accident?" I replied in shock.
"Raisem, it is really serious. I am so worried about her," she said.
"Is Alexa with her?" Raisem asked.
"Yes, but luckily she just sustained a minor scratch."
Grandma held her chest slightly, her breathing uneven.
"I have to stay calm because of my unstable blood pressure. I am so worried, especially Alexa. She is so young to experience such," Grandma coughed a little.
"Oh my God, is she okay?"
"Yes, but watching your mother soaked in blood, won't it traumatize you?" Grandma replied holding her chest.
My stomach tightened painfully.
"I will go to the hospital now," Raisem said.
"I'm coming with you?" I replied.
Raisem nodded.
"Grandma, you need to go back to rest. Raisem and I will handle it," I said, moving closer to her.
"Okay, just be safe and keep me updated. I will be there early tomorrow morning," she replied slowly.
I nodded with a small smile as I noticed her shaky hands.
******
The drive was tense.
Raisem drove too fast, his grip tight on the steering wheel, his knuckles turning pale. His jaw was clenched, his eyes fixed on the road, but I could tell—his mind wasn't calm.
Fear sat heavily in the car.
We got to the hospital and rushed inside.
The moment I saw her, my heart dropped.
Alexa sat on a small bench, her tiny legs swinging slightly. A plaster rested on her little forehead, and her eyes were swollen from crying.
"Alexa," Raisem called out.
She looked up, then ran.
Alexa saw him and ran towards him with tears in her eyes. Raisem picked her up.
"Hey, it's okay," he said, assuring her.
She wrapped her small arms tightly around his neck.
"Will mummy be okay?" she asked in tears.
"Yes, she will be. I promise." Alexa hugged him tightly and cried softly.
Raisem slowly touched her head, and his eyes showed deep concern.
I had never seen him this way..So gentle and scared.
The doctor approached.
"Mr. Hargrave, you're here," the doctor said.
"Where is my mummy?" Alexa cried out.
"Luckily, the surgery went well, but her hand is broken and it will take a while for recovery. She is currently in a coma, but we are not quite sure when she will be awake," the doctor said, his voice calm and firm.
"Do everything you can to save her," Raisem said. His gaze was different and desperate.
"Yes, I will," the doctor said.
"I want to see mummy. Where is mummy?" Alexa cried so hard.
"Mum is resting. Don't disturb her," Raisem said.
"I need to see mummy," she cried.
Suddenly, be heard a voice.
"Alexa."
We all turned.
A man stood behind us, dressed casually, probably in his late 30s.
"Alexa," the man called again.
Raisem's expression changed instantly. It because cold and dangerous.
"I heard about what happened, and I had to rush here," Lucas said.
Raisem scoffed.
"Woahh, I love the hypocrisy," Raisem mocked giving him a deadly glare.
"What do you mean? For Christ's sake, your aunt and I were once lovers. Alex and Alexa are my biological children. Shouldn't I be concerned about their safety?" he screamed at Raisem.
My chest tightened. Wait… that's Alexa's dad?
He moved closer to Alexa.
"Alexa, your head...."
He tried to touch her, but she slapped his hand away.
"Stay away from my mummy, stay away from us, you monster!" she screamed.
"Monster? I am your father," Lucas said.
"Take Alexa to the car. I'll come over soon," Raisem said.
I didn't hesitate. I carried Alexa away as she cried softly into my shoulder.
In the car, she eventually fell asleep. I gently laid her down. Few minutesater, Raisem returned but something about him felt off.
"What's wrong? Is that Alexa and Alex's father?"
"Yes. Where is Alexa?"
"She is asleep in the car. Raisem, what is going on?"
"That's Lucas, their father," he replied.
"You mean the asshole who abandoned them for years?" I said in hatred.
He nodded.
"He is not here for something good. For years now, he has been trying to fight for custody of the kids but was not successful. But now that my aunt is hospitalized, it's not so good," Raisem itched his brows in frustration.
"What do we do now?" I asked. I was really worried.
"I want you to take Alexa home, stay with her, and I'll also arrange Alex's flight back to the States so he'll also be with us," Raisem said.
"Okay, but how do you plan on getting rid of him so he won't come near the kids?" I asked.
"As long as Alex and Alexa are with me, he can't," he replied.
"I want you to go home now. Martins is on his way, so stay with Alexa," he said.
"How about you?" I asked.
"I'll stay here and watch over her," he replied.
"But you're still recovering. You also need rest."
"I'll be fine. I need to do this so Grandma will also be at peace. Don't let her out of your sight. Lucas is funny," he said and walked away.
"Raisem." I called out.
He turned.
"Please be safe," I said with a smile.
He nodded, walked back to me, stepped closer, and gave me a quick kiss. It was soft and brief.
"Heyyyy, I didn't give you any permission to do that?" I said and smiled as I watched him walk back into the hospital.
Few minutes later, Martins arrived and he drove us back to the apartment. Alexa slept in my room. I was also worried but the sleep was powerful. I gave in and slept off.
******
It was early in the morning, loud noises missed with cries interrupted my sleep.
"I want to see my mummy" Alexa screamed.
I ran downstairs and saw that the whole place was upside down . Alexa kept throwing things at Martins crying and screaming .
"Alexa what are you doing?" I ran down the stairs.
"I want to see my mummy." She throws a vase onto the ground .
"Alexa " I called out and picked up the shards from the glass but it cut my hand and I flinched as blood gushed out slowly.
"I'm sorry?" Alexa said wiping her tears .
I smiled and held her shoulders. I wasn't even pissed.
"You will see her soon, okay? But this is not the way, throwing tantrums won't do anything you just have to wait for Raisem " I said wiping her tears.
The door opens and Raisem entered with Alex.
"Speaking of the devil " I muttered.
"Uncle Raisem" she hugged him.
"Did you do this?" Raisem asked, careful not to scare her.
" She didn't mean to " I stepped in.
Raisem noticed my bleeding hands and dropped Alexa.
Raisem held my hands
"What happened?".
"I accidentally knocked off the vase and wanted to pick the shards so I got cut." I said
I lied, I did not want to tell him it was Alexa fault
I noticed that his face was bit dull like he was exhausted
"Martins take Alexa and Alexa to their rooms. Take care of it so it won't get infected." He said slowly and I was sure something was wrong . He did not say a thing anymore and juat walked upstairs to his room.
When everything was quiet I decided to go check on him I knocked the door twice but there was no response so I went in. To my surprise I saw Raisem bleeding and trying to change the bandage on the place he was stabbed.
"Raisem " I ran towards him. " Oh my God. I told you to rest, you haven't fully recovered. Now the bandages are soaked and the wound is opened " I said in panic.
"Are you going to help or keep scolding " he said
I scoffed and helped him, I had little shock when I saw his shirtless body. I cleaned the wound and applies a new bandage.
"You'll need to meet with Austin so he can restich it or something" I said
"Yeah, I'll do that I'm afraid he's going to kick my ass first." He said.
I laughed out loud. He was right maybe Austin may give him another sleeping injection.
"Any news on your aunt?" I asked
"She hasn't woken up"
"Woah that's Intense. Anyways I want to check on Alexa and maybe cook something nice for them. I said and was about to leave but he pulled my hands back.
"Why are you such in a guest to leave my presence?" he asked.
He moved closer until my back hit the wall.
His hands came up, resting on both sides of my head, trapping me gently. His body hovered close, his warmth surrounding me completely.
What do you want?"
"Your body?"
"Pervert" I screamed and slapped his chest.
He caught my wrist and pulled me closer.
Then he kissed me.
It wasn't soft. It was deep and Intense.
My body reacted instantly, my fingers gripping his shirt as he lifted me slightly. My legs wrapped around him without thinking.
"Your wound?"
"It's nothing."
His lips trailed down slowly, leaving heat in their wake.
He laid me gently on the bed and the kiss deepened again.
He was on top of me. Slowly, he took off my tank top immediately revealing my pink bra.
His mouth went down to my neck and he kissed me there so badly before he unhooked my bra .
My two oranges were naked for him and he just stared at them before whispering .
"Fuck, you're so beautiful ."
I was too stunned d to speak then without wasting time he held my oranges, sucked on them softly and gently. I kept moaning.
"If you keep doing this, everyone is going to know what's going on." He whispered into my eyes and it made it worse.
He kept sucking like a child, changing from left to right and finally his hands went to my tummy, kissed me softly and unbuckled the buttons of my jeans.
"Have you ever been fingered?" he asked.
My breath hitched.
"No," I said softly.
"Do you want it? It could hurt a little," he said.
"I want it," I said quietly.
His movements slowed. Careful and intentional.
I felt his touch inside my hole, hesitant at first, then deeper. My body tensed slightly, my fingers gripping the sheets.
"Does it hurt?"
"A little, but you can continue," I whispered.
He moved again, slower this time, watching my face.
My breath broke into soft sounds, my body slowly adjusting.
Then he added another finger, I almost went crazy as my moans filled the room.
"You are really wet, Ara."
Heat rushed to my face.
Shameless me… all my dignity gone in front of this man.
He moved his hand slowly, pulling me into a deep kiss. Then suddenly, he stopped and placed his hands in his mouth, I immediately
stopped him.
"It's dirty."
"It's your body, and it belongs to me," he said and kissed me again pulling my nipples softly.
"Right there, daddy," I whispered in pleasure.
Suddenly, I heard someone calling my name. I had no idea where it was coming from but I was sure it's Raisem.
"Ara."
"Ara."
"Wake up, Ara."
I felt a hand tapping me then I opened my eyes. Raisem stood beside me, staring at me in shock.
Fully dressed, not touching me or kissing me and nothing had happened.
"Who is the daddy?" he asked, sounding surprised.
My face burned instantly.
"Oh shit… that was a dream."