Get ready to calm your heart guys..someone going to make your heart pound😌

"I want you to remove the article in next five minutes", I barked at the reporter who published the article about me and Stella in relationship.

It was all planned and Stella fell into Catherine's trap.

How did Stella even believed her when Catherine asked to put herself in spot light for giving the Doc-F to me?

I don't care about my name. I never bothered. But knowing Stella's parents they will have a hard time.

Catherine used her when Stella was Vulnerable.

This Stella is a fool to not consider her parents.

"Mam..I'm sorry", here she goes again.

"Stop saying you are sorry Stella. I know you are sorry. But have you thought how will I react to this? You put me in a difficult situation", I said trying to calm myself.

The investors are turning their back at me followed by the scandal and lawsuit.

I have enough money on my pocket. I will buy the stocks. I can still run the company without much loss.

I know this was coming. I shouldn't have ignored the hints that I got with my feelings.

"Relax Choco..she is already upset", Adrian supported Stella.

"Adrian, Don't come into this", I snapped.

"Do you know how uncomfortable and sad I felt when Stella exposed herself for me? Do you think I will accept that? I don't like people involving in my matters. Especially the people I like. They have to believe in me first. I told her that I got this matter in my hands. Still she went behind my back. Tell me Stella, Do you think I'm useless?", I asked Stella as it still made me mad.

My phone ringed.

It's Mr. Christopher who invested on my deal that Mr. Marcus declined.

My inner surface got tingles in bad vibe. I shouldn't lose this deal.

It will be a worst drop for my company.

No..this is not happening.

Composing myself I answered the phone.

"Ms. Collins, I'm sorry to inform you that I'm cancelling the contract", he sounded apologetic.

"I understand Mr.Christopher", I ended the call.

I'm on the verge of breaking down.

First, the Doc-F.

Second, the lawsuit.

Third, the scandal.

Fourth,the lost deal.

Am I facing my doom?

The phone started ringing again.

It's dad.

"Hey Dad", I tried to sound happy not to worry them.

I heard my mom's sob on other side.

"Mom..tell me what's happening Are you and Dad okay?", Taking my things I walked out of my cabin running.

"Baby..your dad..", My mom's strained voice stirred my emotions to next level.

My hands turned into fist as I reached the elevator.

I suddenly remembered my dad's words.

'My little princess there will be a time where you have to be strong for your mom and sister. My brave one..be strong for our loved ones'.

"Mom..calm yourself and Tell me mom. What happened to dad?", I said as my vision clouded.

"Your dad collapsed. He is in hospital. Come here baby..the doctors are scaring me", my mom's broken voice brought a tinge of pain in my heart.

Hurrying to the hospital mom informed I ran to the ICU.

"Baby..", my mom hugged me sobbing.

Apparently everyone returned from vacation morning and returned to their home.

"Mom..nothing is gonna happen to dad. I will talk to doctor first. Take the seat", I walked to doctor.

"Ms.Collins. Your dad's tumor got worse. He needs surgery. But it's a risky one. We need your consent to operate on him. We have to wait and see his recovery", my dad's doctor said as I reached him.

My world is crumbling down.

"Do your best doctor", I said signing the form.

Walking to my mom I saw Mia, Rio, Harry, Linda, Ryan, Adrian, Stella, Aaron.

Ria was with Layla.

No one attempted to talk.

The doctor started surgery while I stood next to the door staring into space.

Everything is going to be okay. Everything is going to be fine.

The surgery was going to be 12 hours.

When doctor came out I rushed to him.

"We have done our best. We still have to wait and see", he said tapping my shoulder and walked out.

"Mom, Go home. Rio take mia. Harry and Linda too. Everyone leave and take rest. I will be here", I said while my mom shook her head.

"Mom please. You will collapse if you didn't take rest. Please don't make me worry about you", I pleaded her while everyone walked out.

"Aaron leave", I said as I took a seat in bench.

The soreness did nothing to me. The nerve that is bursting on my head felt numb to me. The hunger in my stomach made me tired.

He walked away.

My jaw ticked and the flame in my nerve is burning to burst.

Never anyone managed to make me this mad.

Everyone wanted to be on my good side.

This certain someone got bold and attacked my woman.

I want to bring the worst in their life.

I will be the worst for them. I will do the honour of being their worst nightmare.

No one should dare to make a Kingston angry.

When Ms.Davis entered my evil smirk got wider.

"Mr.Kingston", her squeal made my smirk grow wider.

This woman have no idea about what is going to happen.

Poor woman.

"Ms.Davis", I called out with no emotion.

I wonder how her face will look when she loses everything.

They unleashed the devil inside me.

The useless father of hers, James!

I will eat you all alive. I will take my time and enjoy your misery.

She looked frightened at my voice.

She better be.

"Is anything wrong Sir?", She asked squirming in fear as the room filled with silence.

"I give you one day to change everything back Ms.Davis", I said getting straight to the point.

Her eyes widened in horror. You should never bothered my wife in first place.

She dared to take my wife's hard work.

I know how Bella was insecure and anxious.

I saw the fear in her eyes yet still she managed to smile.

I dropped by in her office to check up on her as soon as the news reached my ears.

She doesn't want me to know so I played along with her.

"Wha-t.. are you talking about sir?", She stuttered in fear.

The nerve of her.

"Ms.Davis I suggest you to do what I said and not provoke me anymore", I said playing with my paper weight.

"Did that bitch said something nonsense?".

"Catherine", I growled. How I wish to snap that neck of hers and throw her out?

She awakened the bastard inside me. The side I'm keeping in dark!

She flinched away at my voice.

"Either you make it right or I will be the one to take charge. You know how I work", I heard my teeth breaking.

I'm trying to be sane here.

I remembered my conversation with Bella on her office.

It calmed me.

"I like you Aaron", my eyes flamed hearing her.

The nerve of this woman!

"Should I be honoured?", I smirked at her.

If the situation was different I will consider to be ignorant.

But not now.

"Aaron..Please", I didn't spare a glance at her.

"Get out", my words were the last trigger to her.

Her sobs made me close my eyes in displeasure.

If I get into this matter it will just take a minute to wipe them off from the world.

But I'm trying to be patient.

It's not I'm showing mercy.

Bella won't like it if I get involved without her notice.

She will hate me. Hope she hates me less!

Hope she understands me!

My phone ringed.

"Aaron I want you to hurry up. Isabella's father..", I ended the phone and ran down.

Walking to the hospital my eyes searched for her.

There she stood lifeless next to the door.

All I want is to pull her into my arms and console her.

Her fist clenched and unclenched while she stared into space for long.

When the doctor came and informed the news I saw the relief in her eyes.

She asked everyone to leave as everyone obeyed.

I stood rooted to place.

I heard her stomach growl but she still watching the door hoping her father would come out and talk.

Walking down the cafeteria to get dinner I walked back.

I saw her missing in the chair.Panic took over me.

I searched for her. When I saw her curled up in a corner with her face buried in her legs my heart squeezed in pain.

"Bella..", I called out carefully.

When her eyes met mine I saw the anxiety, fear. She looked vulnerable.

"Aaron...", Her whimper, her heart's cry.

I wanted to make her pain go away.

I wanted her to be okay...

Sitting next to her I pulled her into my arms with her thighs on either side of my waist.

"Shh...It's okay...Cry baby..cry all you want..I will hide you from the world", I whispered in her ears patting her hair.

That's what she needed.

Her whole body trembled in mine with her whimper and sob wetting my shirt.

Bella wanted to be strong for her mom and Sister.

Bella wanted to make sure the people she love was okay and not to worry them more.

But Bella is a kid who was very scared of losing her father. Fearing of her worst nightmare might turn into real.

She was trying to be okay...

She was trying to be bold...

Her sobs and whimper made my eyes water.

"Sh.. everything is going to be okay baby..".

I want to caress her pain and wound.

After like hours I felt her sleeping in my arms.

I stood up with her in my arms.

Taking her to the room we alloted I put her into bed with me next to her..

Tucking her in sheets I pulled her to my chest.

I saw her sleeping sound.

Kissing her hair I caressed her face.

Wiping her fallen tears I kissed her forehead.

"I will protect you baby", with her in my arms I fell into deep slumber.