Chapter 4 An Apology

She lifted up her head and saw Lucas's mother, beside her was an elderly man. From his aura and outfit she guessed he was Lucas's dad.

"You must be Amelia" he said, his voice was deep and showed a man in authority.

She nodded, his eyes stared deeply at her. She shifted in her seat, he noticed she was uncomfortable.

"My son won't be lying here if he didn't marry you" his mother shouted. " You're the reason he is here". She is right, Amelia felt guilty for that.

"Stop it woman, the young lady is already in shock" her husband said trying to calm her. Amelia was more concerned about Lucas right now.

Linda Iyke knew better, she had to calm down and not create a scene. She would deal with the little pest later but now her son was more important.

Amelia blamed herself for everything, she stood up when the doctors walked towards them. What report have they brought? Is he okay?

"Good evening Mr and Mrs Iyke". One of them, who looked like the team leader, greeted me. He looked at Amelia and smiled. At least he noticed her.

"Lucas is fine" Amelia felt a stab of hope, her once gloomy face lit up a bit. "He's awake, you can go in and see him".

Amelia was excited and rushed to go in but stopped when she remembered his parents would want to see him first.

" You better know your place, you little brat," his mother said as she walked past Amelia.

She waited outside, beaming with smiles and a little bit of guilt. He is fine, all her worries reduced a lot. She just wants to see him and apologise for eavesdropping.

He owes her an apology too, he lied to her. He fooled her. Who again was Sasha? She'd have to find out.

Few minutes later, his parents came out. His father walked towards Amelia and patted her. " Take care of him". She nodded.

Without hesitation, she rushed into the ward, she had mixed feelings when she saw him. Her eyes welled up with tears. "I'm sorry" she said when he looked at her.

"Come here" he motioned her to come closer to the bed. He knew he was wrong for playing games with her.

"My mom told me you saved me, thank you for saving my life" he tried to smile. He just had bandages on one side of his head.

She brightened up a bit, asking him about what she saw would look like she is prying into his personal life? They agreed not to get involved in each other's affairs.

He saw the look on her face, " you don't have to blame yourself for what happened to me." She was relieved but that wasn't what she wanted to hear.

"About what I... " the doctor cuts her off.

"From the scan you don't have any internal bleeding, you're free to leave when you want" . Lucas nodded and thanked the doctor.

"Do you have anything else to say?" He said as he tried to sit up. She looked at him, unsure of what to say.

She helped him, still thinking about Sasha and what relationship she has with Lucas. She tried not to show her worries.

"About the wheelchair" she quickly sat down, this is what she was waiting for him to talk about. " I'm not crippled, it was just an act". She gasped.

Why would he even do such a thing? What was he hiding? Who pretends to be cripple? He looked at her and sensed curiosity.

" I do that whenever I have an arranged marriage, I refuse to see the bride till the day of the wedding". He smiled.

What was going through his mind? What did he hope to achieve? Is she the only one that has stayed and married him? Is that why Sasha left?

"My brides run away when they see me. They can't marry me. Adding to the fact that I am an illegitimate son".

"Are you saying, I'm the first to accept you the way you are? She asked. He nodded.

Is she really the daughter of Mr Rossi? Why would she accept to marry him when he was in a wheelchair? He has to find out about her.

"Let's go," he said as he stood up. Amelia noticed the man in front of her was tall, handsome, with broad shoulders, lean and had long legs. She took a look at his face, oh damn, his angular jaw, prominent brows and piercing blue eyes that seemed to be staring through her.

He caught her staring at him, her face flushed, he cleared his throat " you like what you see, right? She scoffed, he was so full of himself.

"I'm your husband, you'd get to see more of this face" he added as he held her hand and led her out of the ward.

She was shy, a lot of eyes turned towards them. That was when she realised her blood-stained dress, and her barefoot. Her perfectly packed hair, had loosened,

"He's so handsome"

"Is that not the illegitimate son of the Iyke's family"

"Is she involved with him"

He heard the murmurings, she felt embarrassed, he stopped walking, stood in front of her and kissed her. Her eyes widened. What's he doing?

He then held her waist and whispered " this is better than the first, right?" She blushed. She didn't expect him to kiss her in front of the hospital.

The same car that picked them up after the wedding was waiting in front of the hospital. "My friend sent his driver" .

He knew he'd have to come up with something better next time, so she won't find out about his identity.

When they got home, Lucas laid on the sofa with his eyes closed.Was he really tired? She stared at him for a long time. Her eyes on his lips.She had kissed his lips twice in one day. What if things get heated between them?

He must have noticed someone was watching him. He opened his eyes slowly and caught her stealing glances at him.

"Do you want to sleep beside me tonight?" He asked.

She shrugged her shoulders, how long will he continue sleeping on the sofa?

He must have read her thoughts, "I'm still looking for a better apartment, we just have to manage here for now"

He stood up, would she maintain her cool if he undressed in front of her?

As he reached for the button of his shirt, he turned around to face her. She was beautiful, that was very clear. Her long-curly dark hair was gathered at the back of her head, a few strands at the front were unframed, her round face was complemented by her almond-shaped brown eyes. She was kind of cute..

He shook his head at the thought. Cute? Damn, how dreamy.

Besides he wasn't planning to stay married to her for long, what's his business with her physical look?.

He saw the instant her eyes reverted as he unbuttoned his shirt. She blushed instantly, turning to face the wall, as she muttered apologies.

He smirked, he found her reaction amusing. They were going to share this house till he found another one like he assured her. Was that how she was going to react anytime he changed?

"Would you like to shower first?" he asked her