THE CEO BRIDE - CHAPTER 72&73
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{ MONSTER }
<CASTILLO’S MANSION>
“How’s she?” Ivy asked after the Doctor who was finally done with administering treatment on Isabella. She was still unconscious though but her faint breathing could be heard which made Ivy assured that she’s still alive.
The Doctor stared at Isabella’s neck which was red. He stretched his hand and caressed it slowly.
“She was almost strangled to death” he mumbled before withdrawing his hand. He faced Ivy.
“What happened by the way? If I hadn’t arrived on time, she’d have died” he asked before staring at the sleeping Isabella. Her head was patched as a result of the hole in it. She looked really pathetic as her face was pale white.
“I… I don’t know” Ivy stuttered. She dare not say a word, if not for anything but for Isabella’s safety.
The Doctor could sense that she was hiding something but he didn’t probe further. He wouldn’t want to poke his nose into something that doesn’t relate to him in any way.
“You have to keep an eye on her, she might have a seizure soon, but all we hope is for her to survive this. Her condition is very critical” the words made Ivy face him abruptly.
“What did you say?” She asked slowly, with her eyes fixed on Isabella’s pale face.
“Her chance of surviving this is so low, we can only hope for the best” There was a hint of sadness in the Doctor’s voice.
Ivy gasped as she covered her mouth with her palms. Isabella was going to die? She won’t survive this?
“If you’ll excuse me,” The Doctor excused himself and left the room.
Almost immediately, Ivy fell on her knees beside the bed and held Isabella’s hand which was cold. She clasped it onto hers as she sobbed gently.
“You have to survive this, ma’am. You have to” she whispered in tears while Isabella laid there motionlessly.
“You have to make them pay for every pain they caused you. You have to survive” she kept chanting as she rested her head on Isabella’s hand lightly.
****
<MILAN MEDICAL CENTER S•R•L>
Immediately Rosetta lost consciousness, the guard smiled triumphantly and he immediately heaped her into his arms. He pulled the stretcher which he managed to bring into the ward and placed Rosetta on it.
Adjusting the mask and face cap he wore well, he left the ward, pulling the stretcher with him.
He saw two nurses walking towards him and he quickly made a professional stance.
“She had a seizure, prepare a surgery room for her now!” He ordered the two nurses when they got to him.
“Yes, Doctor!” They scurried off and he released a breath he never knew he was holding. Just then, he saw Romeo walking towards them in a haste.
His heart skipped thousands of beat as Romeo inched closer to them. He can’t be discovered now! He can’t. He still needs to receive his money for the job!
As fast as he could, he diverted into a corner which was close to him, pushing the stretcher forward as he hastened his steps.
Fortunately, he got outside without any hindrance though he went through the parking lot. A car was already waiting there for him.
“Did you take care of everything?” The guard asked as he removed the mask off his face.
“Yes. Mr. Santos is waiting for us now” the other guy said. The guard nodded and carried Rosetta from the stretcher. He placed her inside the car and threw the stretcher to the floor carelessly.
After entering the car with the other guy, the car drove out of the hospital speedily with Rosetta’s unconscious body at the backseat.
****
Romeo entered the ward to find it completely empty. He creased his brow as he walked further into the room. There was no sign of Rosetta nor the guard.
He pinched the bridge of his nose as his eyes scanned the entire room. Then, his eyes dawned on one of Rosetta’s earrings on the floor. He bent and picked it up, his hand caressing it.
“@$$h0le,” he gritted his teeth. A nurse entered at that moment, her brows furrowed when she met the ward completely empty.
“Did you move your wife out of the ward?” She asked. Romeo turned to her and she flinched at his murderous glare.
“Show me the footage of this room 10 minutes ago!” His voice was cold which sent shivers down her spine.
****
<AURELIUS’ MANSION>
“Done!” Marcus released a triumphant smile as he stared at his computer screen. He stretched his limbs and released a short laugh.
“Is this really the best thing?” Valeria’s worried voice was heard behind him. He turned and pulled her cheek softly.
“You worry too much, baby” he winked while Valeria rolled her eyes. Of course she has to!
“Don’t worry, nothing will happen, okay? You have to trust your husband” that was when Valeria laughed. She smacked his shoulder before resting her head on it. But she couldn’t help the wrinkle that formed on her forehead afterwards. She was d@mn worried!
****
<CASTILLO’S MANSION>
Freudian was in his study room when the door suddenly barged open. He was surprised when he saw the person who had just entered. He stood up
“What’s wrong? Why are you here? Where’d Anaya? Has she gotten to the airport?” He bombarded the guy who entered with questions.
“I don’t know where Anaya is. I waited but she never showed up, I had to return back for the fear of getting caught” the guy reported.
Without uttering a word, Freudian brought out his phone and dialed Anaya’s number to no avail. It was switched off.
“Why would Anaya switch off her phone?” He wondered as he tried her number again and yet it was still the same thing.
“Was she caught?” He wasn’t given the chance to dwell on that word when the door creaked open. A guy popped his head before entering the room fully.
“We brought her here already, Mr. Santos,” he announced.
“Take her to the Master’s room, don’t let Father find out about this” he instructed.
“Keep trying Anaya’s number and if she ain’t picking up, go to the mansion and fetch her out yourself” Freudian said before walking out.
****
Rosetta was tossed to the floor roughly and she released a groan immediately. She squinted her eyes open before looking around the room. The guards were almost leaving the room and she immediately sat up, stopping them with her words.
“Where am I? Why am I here?” She almost yelled. The guards exchanged glances before laughing amongst themselves.
“Where am I? Why am I here?” They mimicked her and Rosetta frowned. Just wait till my husband comes for me, you’ll surely pay for this! – she thought.
“I’d advise you just sit right and await your fate here, if you try anything, then you should get ready to visit hell” they warned strictly before leaving the room.
Rosetta released a soft gasp as she looked around the room. Then, her eyes landed on a woman on the bed, her head was bandaged and there was an Oxygen pipe on her nose.
“Oh my gosh!” Rosetta gasped, her eyes wide in terror. She looked so pathetic!
Slowly, she got to her feet and walked towards the bed, her eyes taking in every feature of the woman’s face.
The door opened and she flinched before turning around. Freudian appeared and she recognized him as Romeo’s half brother. Oh great! – she thought.
“It’s such a pity that a pretty damsel like you had to suffer for her husband’s crimes” Freudian clicked his tongue, staring at Rosetta with pity.
“Why did you bring me here?” Rosetta crossed her arms against her chest as she stared at him levelly.
Freudian moved closer to her and her heart literally flew out of her chest. Why are you coming closer? Stop! Stop! Don’t come closer – she screamed within her.
Her mind was in a great turmoil but she stood on her ground. Freudian chuckled when he saw that.
“Bold… I love that” he grinned while Rosetta scoffed.
“Don’t blame me for the death of your baby, your husband caused it with his own hands” he smirked knowingly.
“Wh…what?” Rosetta blinked her eyes rapidly, hoping she heard the wrong thing. But the look on his face proved otherwise.
“You ki||ed my baby? You made me have a miscarriage?!” Her voice shook as her eyes filled with tears.
“You bastard! How dare you! You ki||ed my baby! You…” A slap from Freudian shut her up instantly. He grabbed her hand and threw her to the floor.
Rosetta let out a yelp as her hands instinctively wrapped around her stomach. She threw a glare to Freudian’s direction but that changed when she saw him unbuckling his belt. What was he doing?
“Wh… What are you doing? Why?” Her voice caught up in her throat as her whole body shivered in fear. Romeo, where are you?! Her mind screamed.
“Wanna know? I’m going to rape you to death just like how my father did to Romeo’s mother!” Freudian spat disgustingly and Rosetta’s body momentarily froze. What?
“Why? Are you surprised?” Freudian smiled and bent to her level. He grabbed her chin roughly so she was staring straight into his eyes.
“Don’t tell me you’re not aware that your beloved husband is the son of a maid?”
“Oh, I bet he didn’t tell you. Such a fool” Freudian spat. He stood up and resumed unbuckling his belt.
“Right now, I’m going to fûck you so hard till you breathe your last. Next time, Romeo would never think of daring me!”
Rosetta was still dwelling at the revelation she had just heard when she felt something building up in the pit of her stomach.
Reflexively, she stood up and dashed to the bathroom, puking her lungs out. When she was done, she released a deep breath and turned to meet Freudian’s hard gaze on her. It was murderous!
“You’re pregnant!” He spat out and Rosetta’s heart almost flew out of her chest.
“You lied to me!” He roared. In the next second, he was before Rosetta, caging her to the wall.
“And do you know what makes it Perfect? Because Romeo’s mother was d@mn pregnant when My Father R@P£D her! And wanna know her fate, she died with the baby!”
“Exactly what’s going to happen to you right now, ?îtçh!” With that, he tore her clothes.
Rosetta’s loud scream filled the whole bathroom as he ogled at her body lustfully.
Romeo! Romeo! Her mind screamed.
TBC