Chapter 48: Good News Or Bad News?
*Gianna's pov*
I decided to go to hospital by taxi alone without Charlie as dogs were not allowed in that hospital, I sighed as I felt helpless without Charlie, but I made up my mind to reach there without any hurdles. I did my best to distract the guards guarding the gates and Moretti mansion, and I fled towards the sidewalk to hail a taxi as soon as possible so that the guards don't get alert about my disappearance.
The taxi driver I hailed, was very kind enough to drop me by the hospital door itself and asked the guard of the hospital to guide me towards the reception desk. I gave my file to the lady, and she told me to wait for a while as she dialed a few numbers on the telephone, I suppose. She calmly explained to me that the doctor is busy in one surgery, and it would take about half an hour for him to be available to take patients for consultation, I thanked her and informed her that I was willing to wait for the doctor.
She called one of the nurse who led me towards the waiting area, and I sat there silently waiting for me to be called. I came to hospital empty-hand just my case file with me, without my cane because Xavier's men might follow me here, and as I expected I heard sounds of many shoes rushing in the hospital, I instantly covered my head with my scarf and hid my face.
"Excuse me, have you seen this lady come here?" I heard a man shout in a stern familiar voice making me flinch a bit, he was the gatekeeper whom I distracted earlier! But, I sighed in relief as I realized, he was asking the nurse who was passing through the corridor. Soon my relief went down the drain as the man came and stood in front of me, I could sense his footsteps near me, his rough breathing and faint smell of sweat as he approached me. Soon a few men followed him and I got surrounded by guards, their gaze was so stern that I could feel my skin burn. My breath was stuck as I felt slight panic in my heart, my heartbeats started racing.
"Miss have you seen this lady here by chance?" The guard asked me politely, and instantly I shook my head in panic while keeping my face hidden.
"Miss you didn't even glance at the photo, can you not waste our time and let us know if you know anything where this lady could be?" I clenched my fist as I started feeling more and more nervous.
"Excuse me Sir, she came just now, so she might not know about this lady. Anyways, the doctor has called you Madam." The nurse said, who had guided me towards the waiting area. I nodded my head silently and left from the waiting room, leaving the guards who got busy again in asking people about my whereabouts. They won't come to know because I had already told the lady at reception to keep my visit hidden. They respected my privacy and agreed to keep my visit hidden.
I entered the doctor's cabin and greeted him, he greeted me back and started explaining to me what the test results were. I griped the edge of the table tightly as I took in what the doctor had to say. I let a heavy breath out as the doctor finished and soon tears which I had no control over started threatening to fall, but I looked up stubbornly not willing to shed even a single tear.
The doctor sighed and patted my back, trying to encourage me, I smiled at him and stood up. He placed the report and my file in my hand. Not even a single phrase came out of my mouth as I bowed lightly to show my gratitude to the doctor and I left from his cabin without looking back.
This is it.
I knew it.
I slowly made my way towards the exit of the hospital where I got spotted by Xavier's men who were waiting in the front of the hospital, to check if I enter or exit from there. A light giggle left my mouth as they politely told me not to repeat my actions ever in future and helped me sit in the car.
I traced my hand over the file and smiled. One of Xavier's man handed me a phone after he exchanged a few words on it. I got confused, but my confusion soon got cleared as I heard a very worried and stern voice of Xavier.
"How could you go out without any guards, Charlie, and cane!? Do you know how reckless your act was!? You could have told me there was an appointment with the doctor, I would've taken you, or I could've sent you with my men if I were busy! F*ck that! I could've thrown my work in the trash if you had told me you had to go out!" Xavier's voice was deep in worry, and he groaned like a child making me laugh. Xavier's big sigh could be heard from the speaker.
"What did the doctor say?" Xavier asked after a while. I smiled lightly as I remembered what was informed to me about my condition. Getting no answer from me, Xavier asked me once again.
"Gianna, tell me what is it…?" Xavier asked me in a calm and soft voice this time.
"Mhm…" I could only muster to utter this instead of answer to his question. I heard a crashing sound through the speaker, making me flinch.
"Amore… wait for me at home, I will be there as soon as possible." Xavier said and hung up the call, making me sigh.
'Home' he said, such a beautiful phrase. A phrase which was not meant for me. A phrase which gives me hope for future but sadness at present. Without Charlie and Amelia, I can't define 'home' for myself.
As soon as I reached Moretti Mansion, I was greeted with excited barks of Charlie. A chortle left my mouth as I noticed how happy he was here as he made lots of friends, and he gets to eat so well, which I could never imagine providing him ever. Staying with me must've been a curse for him too. I rubbed his head and neck as I smiled at him, he licked my cheek making me giggle at his antics.
"Charlie hug!" I said, and instantly he hugged me and I hugged him back.
"Will you give me a kiss too?" I asked his, and he touched his mouth at my cheek and licked it slightly. I kissed him back on his head, making him bark excitedly and jump in circles.
"Won't you kiss me too?" I heard a voice behind me, making me stand up from my knees and turn around to face him.
"It's not necessary." I said with a small smile with half-truth and half-lie. Xavier clicked his tongue and came towards me, I inhaled his cool and heart-melting cologne as he came dangerously near me. He kissed my head, cheeks, chin, nose, neck, and last but not the least my lips. Honestly? I enjoyed it, yet I couldn't bring myself to reciprocate his actions at the moment. Xavier had already sensed my stoic response, he picked me up in his arms in bridal style and took me to a room, I didn't know if it was his room or the room I was residing in.
"Give me the reports, let me see them myself." Xavier said as soon as he placed me on the bed. I handed him my reports slowly, anticipating his reaction. Xavier skimmed through the report silently without uttering anything. I now could feel his eyes on me, I lifted my hand and touched his face, to realize he was staring at me. I stroked his cheek softly and gave him a small smile. He held my hand which was on his cheek and at that moment I felt tears dripping on my hand. My lips quivered, and slowly my tears also started trailing down my cheeks just to get wiped by his hands.
"No this won't do!" Xavier exclaimed in his stern voice I hear many times.
"This is it, Xavier..." I said softly, but I felt him shook his head.
"No... it can't be!" Xavier said making me sigh.
"Let me call that son of b-" Xavier said in anger and I shook my head in denial, clenching his hand and he tightened his grip on my hand and then gave me a bone-crashing hug, not that I mind, but it was slightly painful. He's this bulky man with bulging arms, six-pack abs maybe eight, who knows, calloused hands and tattoos on him about which I have only heard about. And here am I, slender, weak, blind, frail and timid woman, I possibly can't withstand this much strength, but I still stood my ground and let him hug me.
"I'm sorry, I was not there with you." Xavier apologized and I shook my head slightly.
"It's not your fault, I was the one who didn't inform you." I admitted and chuckled.
Xavier rubbed my back, while still hugging me. I could never forget this moment, he's there in my happiness, and he is ready to be there in my sadness.
But, now the hard part of this day will finally begin, I could only imagine what would happen if everyone comes to know about the decision I've made.
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