Chapter 9 MISUNDERSTANDING

CLEOPATRA POV

It's so dark and peaceful.

I can't feel my limbs.

It's quite as I try to rise from my slumber but I am too weak to open my eyes, that is when I hear some feminine voices whispering from a distance.

" Stop panicking, I assure you the proceed was a success" I hear an unfamiliar feminine voice whisper with the upmost certainty.

" Are you sure.? Why is she still unconscious and why is she still bleeding profusely 10 hours after the entire abortion procedure" I hear a voice that kind of sounds like mom's confess.

'Abort procedure, she said. Are they talking about me? '_ I wonder 'My baby

A wave of panic erupts with me, as I jolt back to life. I flicker my eyes open to an old, cob web full ceiling.

The room is dirty and it smells like old lady.

It's bright, I presume it must be mid-day. I am laying in bed, covered by a brown rusty old blanket.

My body still feels heavy, I can't move as I normally would but I manage to force myself to look to my left. That is when I spot the two women who seem to be the origins of the discussion.

The one to the right is the 60 year old ex midwife whose license was suspended for illegal activities and to the left stood the last person I was expecting, mom.

' What is going on.? Where am I?'_ I wonder quietly to myself.

My heart skip a bit.

I feel wet, very wet.

It feels like I am lieing on a cold stinky liquid.

My head hurts, all the events from the previous day resurfaces.

My encounter with Victor resurfaces.

His last statement before I went unconscious.

With the last of my strength, I force myself to the seating position.

" Where is my baby?" I ask in a panic, breathing heavily.

Immediately they notice me, mon runs to my side.

" She is finally awake, just like I said. Now get that mess out of my bed" The old lady says, referring to me before walking out the door.

" What were you planning on doing, sleep for days just because of a single abortion?" Mom ask causally making her way to me.

The look on her face says it all, she is not joking, in fact she is happy. Mom being happy could only mean on thing, she finally had her way.

In realization of the probable danger that my unborn baby could have faced, I quickly throw off the blanket to witness my greatest fear.

My skirt is socked completely with blood. It became obvious, I have lost my baby.

" Noooooo...." I scream, shaking my head in disbelief as tears stream down my face "My baby can't be dead"

" Stop shouting, you are going to draw unwanted attention" Mom warns as she tries to hold me but I won't let her.

" Don't touch me. How could you mom, I begged you. I took you I wanted to keep my baby, but you stole him. You are a monster " I yell shoving her to the side and try to descend the bed.

I jump off the bed. Try to take a few steps but I am too dizzy to do so, due to blood loss. Before I take 3 steps my limbs give up and I fall to the floor, before drifting into dark.

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By the time I wake up. I find myself in my room, a bad migraine arising. From the lighting it seemed to be sunset.

I lie in bed looking at the ceiling, tears falling from my eyes as I reflect on the incidents from the day before.

' God why would you let me lose my baby. Why did you take one of the most, if not the most beautiful thing that ever happened to me. Haven't I suffered enough, that you had to punish me like this?'_ I lament, internally as I rub my now empty stomach that hurts like crazy.

That is when I hear the creaky sound of rusty steel, indicating that my door has been opened.

I turn towards the door to receive the bigger shock ever. It's Ryder, with a food tray in hand

" Hi beautiful. How was your sleep?" He says with a smile as he strides majestically towards me.

" What are you doing here?" I ask, jolting upright as a mixture of fear, confusion and panic takes a hold of me.

I quickly wipe off my tears, clenching my fist in a bit to control myself.

" Is that how you say hi to your long lost mate?" He questions with an irritating smirk as he place the food tray on my side stand.

" Who let you in?" I ask, my blood boiling. The nerves of this man to show up at my house uninvited.

" Your mom, I told her I missed you" He says, stupidly biting his lower lips, as he takes a sit next to me on the bed.

Mom let him in, what is that woman up to now, why would she try to reconnect me and Ryder when he is obviously with her daughter and they are planning on getting married.

" Tell that to your new mate, Liv. Now get out of my room" I command with the last ounce of energy as I point at the door.

" Why? cause you have a new catch now, that so called Mr Jonathan Christopher Blackwood" He tries mocking but I cut in displeased

" How did you know about him?" I question, narrowing my eyes, as my stomach revolts with displeasure from his shameless stocking.

" I have my way, and guess what? I know a lot more than that his name. I know I am the only one who loves you. I know he is a murderer and the only reason why he was even with you is because you were pregnant" He mocks making my skin crawl.

" You lie" I dismiss his nonsense, as panic envelopes me"You know what leave or I will scream, and you will be arrested for rape......." I threaten but before I can finish he cuts me off with a hungry kiss.

The kiss is deep and fierce. It is emotion packed, I can feel it in every passing second. This kiss was like nothing I have experienced before, it practically sets my body on fire. It

must be as a result of the still active mating bond.

I am slowly losing control, but I refuse to let my lust win over me, especially since Jace's face is engraved in the back of my mind.

With the last of my will power I push him away.

" Don't even do this......" I begin to warn but trail off when I spot Jace standing at my door post.

He is wearing his regular black on black, a gigantic frown on his face, as he clench his jaw bone.

I look at Ryder and he seems to have a contented on his face.

Immediately our eyes meet, Jace turns and walks out without a word.

" Jace" I call out, panic building up as my heart drums in my ears.

With a thousand thoughts running through my mind, I force myself to my feet, dragging my body through all the pain and discomfort.

I run after him, calling out but he ignores me, till I grab hold of his hand.

" Jace wait a minute" I beseech him

" What do you want Cleo?" He questions prying his hand from my grip, my voice louder than usual. His eyes turning red like a raging lion.

His response takes me aback. He is often very nice to me so this is somewhat all new to me. Did he probably heard something.

" Why are you so mad.? If it's because of what Ryder said, don't worry I don't believe him. I trust you, you are a good person" I inform with a reassuring smile. There's just something about seeing him that makes my day.

" Unfortunately, I can't say the same for you" He says coldly stunning me

" What do you mean?" I doubt, confusion flooding my mind

" I don't know Cleo. Maybe you should tell me. Is my baby still inside of you?" He questions his eyes fixed on me as he fold his arms over his chest.

My blood runs cold as I stay rooted in my spot. My palms are sweating profusely. The pain suddenly resurfaces and I feel like I am going to faint.

" Let me guess, you aborted it" He concludes.

" No... no... it's not what you think. I assure you I didn't willingly get rid of it, I was forced..." I try explaining with great difficulties as tears interrupt

" Save it. I know your truth, They were right. You really are a scheming little good digger and I was a fool for letting you play with my heart" He spits venomous.

His words seem mare but they cut deep.

I look up into his eyes and can see the love he once held for me is gone.

He hates me.

" Go back to your lover and don't ever call my line again, our only link is dead" He adds in anger, before hopping in and driving off.

' Did Jace just indirectly end everything with me?'

' Am I dreaming?'

' What just happened?'

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