LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT - SEASON 2 CHAPTER 106
“What’s wrong mom?” asked Torin full of concern from another line. His mom called him sobbing so hard that he could not understand her well.
“Mom calm down. What happened? Where are you?” he asked as he started to worry Lyra who was preparing dinner walked towards her husband.
“What’s wrong?” she asked as soon as she saw him ending the call. “I have to go to the hospital. Mom is there… My dad… He… he is in a critical condition and he is asking for me.” said Torin as he walked to the door.
“I will go with you. Give me the car key. I’ll drive,” instructed Lyra because she didn’t want to allow Torin to drive in this disoriented state.
While they were inside the car, Lyra grabbed Torin’s hand and gently squeezed it as she drove. She was not good with comforting words so she held Torin’s hand along the way.
Lyra could feel Torin’s trembling as soon as they arrived at the hospital. “It’s alright… Let’s go…” she mumbled as she pulled Torin inside. His father was inside the Intensive Care Unit and was in a very critical condition due to heart failure. Shock and other organ failure has occurred.
“You two go inside… Your father wants to see you and your wife…” murmured Torin’s mother. Her eyes were swollen and her voice was hoarse from crying.
Torin was still zoned out that Lyra would often call him to get him back. The couple entered the Intensive Care Unit where his father was. There were so many things that were connected to his body. He was mad at his father but he did not want to see him in this state
Lyra inhaled and pulled Torin towards to his dad. His dad opened his eyes and tears welled in those eyes as soon as he saw his son. “I’m s-o-r-ry son…” Torin’s dad struggled to say the words as he was having a hard time to breath. He couldn’t stop his tears and Lyra could tell how regretful Torin’s father was
“I’m s-o-r-ry son…” he kept mumbling repeatedly, trying his best to say it clearly. Torin started to cry and held his father’s hand as he said, “Please dad. You’re suffering. I heard you… Don’t say anymore. I… I’m sorry I let you down and I did not follow what you wanted from me…”
Torin felt his father squeez his hand hard as he shook his head, gesturing Torin to stop apologizing.
“It’s a-ll my f-ault so-n. It’s to-o late… I realized it t-oo l-ate…” Torin’s father mumbled stuttering as he gasped for air.
“I’m r-eally s-orry. Plea-se forgiv-e me..” Torin’s father continued even though Torin tried to stop him.
“Stop dad it’s alright. Just get strong soon…” Torin whimpered as he cried. His mother told him that his father was a hopeless case and he would soon leave them.
For so many years, this was the first time Torin saw his father smile. He looked so happy as he stared at Lyra and then to Torin before he whispered, “I lo-ve y-ou so-n.”
That moment the monitor made a loud straight beep and Torin saw his dad closed his eyes with a smile on his face.
“NO!” Torin hysterically shouted as he hugged his father. “Please wake up dad. My wife… You haven’t met her properly… Your grandchildren… You should wait for your grandchildren!!!”
Lyra called for the doctors and they entered the room and tried to revive Torin’s father. Torin was crying hard and Lyra hugged him tight as she gently pat his back. Lyra and Torin’s mom were crying too.
Then they heard the doctor say…”Time of death… 8:00 P.M.”
Torin’s mother passed out hearing it.
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Lyra stayed with Torin. This was the first time she saw Torin quiet for a long time. She took care of everything related to the funeral of Torin’s father because Torin and his mother were still in shock.
They were sitting in the waiting area of the funeral home where Torin’s father was getting ready for the wake. Lyra already informed her family about what happened and they were on their way to comfort Torin and his mother.
Torin was no longer crying but he only looked at a particular direction with dropped shoulders.
She hugged Torin tightly while she rested her chin on his shoulder while she whispered, “Your dad is proud of you. I’m sure of that… He loves you though it was a bit too late when he said it but at least we came right in time so he could tell you what he wanted to say.”
It was a very unfortunate event that Torin’s father realized his mistakes late. But at least, the grudge and resentment her husband kept deep inside his heart for his father was lifted out. It was good that they were able to see each other and talk.
Torin did not respond but turned and face Lyra as he hugged her tightly. His heart was aching…. Everything happened so fast that he could not help but cry as the last scene and words of his father replayed in his head. He could not help his tears. Lyra gently stroked and patted his back to comfort him.
After a few minutes, Torin murmured, “He’s smiling right? He left at peace…”
“Yeah, he left at peace… because you forgave him…” Lyra muttered as she continued to comfort him.
That was the only thing that mattered to him that his father at least left with peace in his heart. ‘Thank you dad,’ Torin mused as he closed his eyes. and recalled all the good memories he had with his dad.
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Torin and his mother were comforted by their families and friends as they mourned for days followed by the burial of Torin’s father.
After the burial, Torin and Lyra with his mom headed to the Jang’s residence where Torin and Lyra decided to transfer so that Torin’s mother would not be alone in the big residence. Mrs. Jang also convinced the couple to live with her because that was what Torin’s father had decided prior to his attack. Yes, Torin’s father had missed his son too and wanted to see Torin and his wife but he had a sudden heart attack.
Lyra was feeling uncomfortable all throughout their journey. She was feeling nauseous but tried her best not to show. However, the moment their car stopped at the house, Lyra ran out of the car to vomit.
Torin quickly checked on her. “Are you alright?” he asked as he gently massaged Lyra’s back. Torin’s mother followed with a bottle of water as she asked, “When was your last period?”
“Ohh… I’m delayed by one or two weeks I guess,” Lyra answered unsure as she recalled the exact date. She was a bit busy on various things both with family and work matters that she lost track of her period.
“I think you should see a doctor. You might be pregnant my child…” said Mrs. Jang with a sweet and excited tone. Torin was shocked but his eyes shimmered. He lifted Lyra out of the blue. “Oh I’m going to be a father!!! Dad blessed us with a child!” He burst with glee.
“Put me down…. We’re not sure yet so don’t assume anything. You go buy a pregnancy test first at pharmacy and let’s confirm it later at the hospital if the test is positive,” Lyra commented laughing, though she was also very excited at the same time and she hoped her mother-in-law was right.
Torin gently put her down like she was a precious porcelain and ran hastily to buy a pregnancy test. Mrs. Jang shook her head as she commented, “Look at that man… We can ask the helper to buy the pregnancy kit. What’s with him running like that?”
Lyra chuckled and she felt her mother-in-law held her hand as they walked inside their house.
Torin finally arrived with different brands of pregnancy test kits and he handed them all to his wife with a broad smile on his face.
“You’re too excited!” Lyra commented with a grin before she entered their bathroom.
“What is it?” Torin asked from outside as he waited. Lyra rolled her eyes as she complained, “Wait okay… I can’t pee yet. It’s not coming out.”
She was having mixed emotions that she could not make herself pee at that moment. ‘Geez, how come I can’t pee!’ Lyra mused impatiently as she sat on the toilet bowl and waited.
Torin opened the door and handed her a bottle of water and said, “Here drink more so you can pee a lot and try all the kits.”
Lyra pouted her lips as she grabbed, opened and drank all the water in the bottle. She was frustrated that she could not pee at such a crucial moment. She stood up and went out of the bathroom.
Torin stared at her and asked, “Positive?” Lyra crumpled her face and answered, “I can’t pee okay!”
She walked towards their bed and sat while she meditated her body to pee. Torin was about to hand her another bottle of water but Lyra’s eyes widened as she hissed, “No! My stomach is already turning upside down! I’m so bloated with water! I feel like vomiting any moment…”
Torin smiled, scratched his head and sat beside her. “Alright let’s wait more until you feel the urge to pee…” he said with an understanding tone.
“Are you so excited? What if it’s just a false alarm?” muttered Lyra with pouted lips. Torin turned her so she would face him as he wickedly stated, “If it’s false alarm then we can try harder next time.”
Lyra chuckled. Her husband could at least crack a joke now unlike before when he was quiet, often in deep thoughts during his father’s funeral. “Are you alright now?” she asked smiling. Torin nodded and said, “Yeah I was grateful that we parted on good terms.”
Lyra cupped Torin’s face and gave him a gentle kiss before she whispered, “That’s good. I hope I’m pregnant too so at least mother-in-law will have a kid around the house soon.”
Torin narrowed his eyes and said with an evil grin, “I know a way so you’ll feel the urge to pee…”
“Huh?” Lyra murmured innocently.
Torin suddenly kissed her with hunger and gently lay her down on their bed. He had been celibate for days because of his mourning and he honestly missed his wife.
.
.
Torin immediately removed his pants and briefs, ready to attack his wife with his hard rod but Lyra suddenly raised her body and stood up.
“Where are you going?” he asked with crumpled forehead.
“Wait, I need to pee now…” Lyra uttered as she ran inside the bathroom.
“Ahhhhh!!!” Lyra screamed and hearing her loud voice Torin abruptly opened the door. He saw all test kits opened and he looked at Lyra with questioning eyes.
“They all have two lines!!! We’re going to have a baby!!!” Lyra burst as she hugged Torin tightly. She tested all the test kits and they all showed the same result ‘positive’.
Torin excitedly lifted Lyra up and walked out of the comfort room. He was still naked and hard as a pole…
“Oh! We should celebrate soon and go to the hospital, but before that… Let’s continue and finish with our unfinished business my love.” He whispered huskily.
He was still holding Lyra while the latter had her arms wrapped around his neck with her legs wrapped around his waist.
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*At Liu Ancestral Mansion*
“Is it necessary?” Keira asked in haste when Zach told her that he would have Cobra look after her together with Jim.
The couple was inside their room and was about to sleep already as they lay sideways facing each other while they talked. They would always talk about their whole day before going to sleep.
“I mean, I think Jim was enough…” murmured Keira because she did not see the point of adding another bodyguard for her. Jim was too capable already and there was no thr_@t at all… unless..
She felt Zach was being too protective at her lately. With knitted eyebrows, she asked, “Is there something wrong? Why are you tightening my security? Is there something I should know?”
Zach sighed because it was hard for him to tell lies to his wife but he did not want her to get worried especially during this time of her pregnancy, so he simply said, “Two is always better than one… Take Cobra as a replacement of John. Besides, your condition is not simple. It’s not just about security but about your safety and our babies.”
Then he grinned and added with a tease, “Jim won’t be able to carry you alone if something happens.” Keira’s face crumpled because her husband would often tease her about her big round belly. She was also bigger and it was true that one man would not be able to carry her alone.
However, even Zach said things in a jest, Keira could sense it still… There was something more to it that he was not telling her about. She raised her eyebrows and said, “You’re hiding something from me. You know I h@?? it when you hide something…”
Zach heaved a euphoric sigh of defeat before he asked, “Do you trust me?”
Keira nodded with crumpled face. She h@??d those lines because what would follow next was Zach would still not tell her a thing. So she said, “Yeah I know what you’ll say next. ‘Trust me because it’s for your own good. I will tell you everything soon’. Geez… You do know that you’ll be ki||ing your wife with curiosity right?”
Of course Zach knew it… But then he was still hopeful for Keira not to be burdened since he would handle things carefully.
Keira looked intently at her husband whose eyes were begging her not to be stubborn and follow his orders instead. She huffed and exhaled air out of her lungs loudly before she agreed and said, “Okay… I’ll follow wh@??ver you say.”
She knew Zach was considering her pregnant condition so she would not pursue the matter and let her husband be at ease. Zach smiled and hugged Keira but her big bump was preventing him. Keira laughed and turned her back on him instead. “There hug me from behind…”
Zach laughed but gladly and lovingly hugged his obedient wife as he whispered, “thank you my star…” He could hear Keira’s heavy breathing, indicating that she was already asleep. Zach released a sigh of relief, grateful that his wife no longer pursued the matter.
It was said that ‘keep your friends close and your enemies closer’ and that was what he would do…