Filed to story: The Billionaire’s Regret Novel By Symplyayisha
“Thank you!” Oscar said, excusing himself and making his way back to the living room where his daughter was. The little girl was so unaware of what was happening, that her attention was on the TV.
The moment Oscar got to where She was, he sat beside her and placed a deep kiss on her forehead. “Thave to go pick mommy up.”
“But why? I thought she was on her way home already?” Sophie said, getting sad. It was very obvious that She didn’t want her Daddy to leave.
“Yes, but she needs my help so I have to go assist her.”
“Gracie will stay with you while I go help Mommy out, okay?” “You will be back soon?”
Oscar nodded.
“Promise?”
“I promise, my love.”
“Be good to Gracie, okay?”
Sophie nodded.
Oscar kissed his daughter’s cheek after which he rose to his feet and took his leave, leaving Sophie with her nanny.
By the time Oscar got out of the house, his eyes were heavy with tears. But with great courage, he got into the car, entered the name of the hospital into the map, and started driving in the direction with his mind and heart mumbling words of prayers.
After what felt like eternity, he arrived at the hospital. He hurried to the reception, asking for Victoria and he was directed to the appropriate floor where she was being attended to.
“You bastard!!! What are you doing here? That awfully strange voice greeted Oscar the moment he showed up at the reception on the third floor.
Oscar recognized the owner of the voice to be Gabriel, Victoria’s brother.
“Babe, not now!” The lady seated beside him tried to hold him still but he shrugged his hands off her and got to his feet, approaching Oscar.
The floor was a VIP one so they were the only ones at the reception. “Get the hell out of here!!!
“Im going nowhere!” Oscar replied almost immediately.
“What the hell? haven’t you ruined my sister’s life enough!!! If only she would listen to me and stay the fuck away from you!!.
“I have never intentionally hurt her. Victoria is my life and I will never do anything to ruin her. You can’t tell me to stay away from the wornan I love. I have every right to be here just as you are here!”
“No, you’ve got no right to be here. All you’ve done is to bring my sister worries and harm. Your mom almost caused her to lose Sophie and see what’s happening now? I swear to you that I am going to kill you with my bare hands if anything were to happen to my sister.”
“I know you hate me but your hate has nothing to do with me. It is rather pathetic that you think I would intentionally harm. Vicky and my child.”
“You don’t get it, do you? You’ve got nothing to offer me so I would rather not waste my hate on you but being with you possesses a lot of harm to my sister. You’ve got lots of enemies and that alone poses a threat to my sister. For God sake, your family doesn’t even give a damn about her. You claim you love her and yet you can’t protect her!”
The last time I checked, love isn’t selfish. The moment you notice that your presence in her life is dangerous to her then you should let her be!”
“Please stop all these, Gabe! Vicky wouldn’t appreciate all of these!” Lara’s voice came through as she interrupted both men.
“No!” Gabriel shook his head. “I’m going to speak some sense into her when I see her. This dude over here is nothing but bad luck! He has to leave here now and return to his country.”
“You can’t tell me what to do! Vicky is my woman and I’m entitled to be here.” “Leave now, before I call security!”
“Come on, Gabe, now is not the time for this. Your sister and your niece or nephew are in there fighting for their lives and you are here creating a scene. If this isn’t a misplaced priority then I don’t know what else to call it.”
Gabriel ignored his woman and glared at Oscar for a while, after which he stormed out of the reception.
Im so sorry about his reaction. I’m Lara. She introduced and after taking a good look at her, Oscar saw stained tears on her face.
I’m Oscar, thank you for taking my side.”
“No problem. I was very excited when Vicky told me you both made up. I would have called you if I had your direct contact but I was able to lure Gabriel to inform Gracie knowing Gracie was going to say something to you if you were home with Sophie. I’m glad you are here.
“Thank you for having me in your thoughts but what is going on? Any news from the doctor?”
“No news yet. We are still waiting for him to come and tell us what is going on. But the policemen just left. It wasn’t an accident, Oscar. She was attacked.”
Oscar sighed, roughly running his fingers through his hair.
They were able to get hold of the truck driver before he could escape. Hopefully, he will confess soon and everything will be cleared,”
Oscar sighed as a way to push back the tears in his eyes. “If anything were to happen to Vicky or the baby, I would never forgive myself, and I don’t think she’s going to forgive me either.”
“It is going to be so painful if anything were to happen to either of them but let’s not lose hope.”
“And as much as I hate to admit it I think Gabriel has a little point. I know he doesn’t hate you, he’s only furious because he is after his Sister’s welfare. But he is right about you having quite a number of enemies. I want you for Vicky because she really loves you but you also need to do all that it takes to keep her safe.”
“I will, I promise. My only regret is not doing this early. He said in a teary voice, wiping tears off the corner of his eyes.
“It’s fine, let’s be hopeful. The doctor should attend to us soon.” Oscar nndded
Lara went back to where she was seated while Oscar kept walking up and down the reception area, with his hands in his pocket, mumbling words of prayer.
Gabriel came back at some point, thankfully he didn’t throw any tantrums but went back to take a seat beside Lara while throwing constant glares at Oscar who hardly paid any attention to him.
After what felt like a lifetime, the doctor came out of the ward and the trio approached him.
“How are they, Doc? Oscar asked with a very heavy heart, being the first person to approach him.
“Miss Victoria is fine, though very weak but she will be perfect once she has gotten a lot of rest.”
“How about the baby?” Oscar asked again, beating Lara to it. “Yeah, that was why we took a longer time to attend to her.” “The baby is a fighter. He or she is fine too.”
Oscar shameless burst into tears of joy upon the Doctor’s response Lara cried too but Gabe had a plain expression.
“I think it’s safe to say Congratulations about that but sorry about the accident. Miss Victoria sustained a few injuries and might need a bit of help moving around for now but she will be fine after having lots of bedrest.”
Thank you, Doc. We are going to take great care of her.” Oscar said while Gabe glared at him.
“Please can we see her?” Lara asked.
“Apparently no, because she needs a lot of rest for now to aid her recovery but she insisted that she wants to see one person.” “Yeah, I’m her brother. I’m the only family she has. I’ll see her.”
“Are you Oscar?” The doctor asked.
‘No, lie’s not, Doc. This is Oscar.” Lara happily rectified, pointing at Oscar.
“Oh, then I’m sorry you can’t go in.” The doctor said to Gabriel who stared in horror.
“Please come with me,” The doctor directed at Oscar.
Before Oscar could take further steps to follow the Doctor. Lara approached him. “I know you would but 1 am going to say it anyway. Please take good care of Vicky and send all my love to her.”
“I know we would not be allowed in there tonight but it doesn’t matter because she and the baby are fine and you are going to be with her but I will be here tomorrow morning to check on you both. And you need not worry about Sophie, I will check on her tonight before 1 head home.”
“Please shower Vicky with lots of kisses and let her know that I wish her a speedy recovery.”
“I will. Thank you.” Oscar said sincerely, amazed that she was kind to him despite the fact that Gabriel was otherwise. Lara smiled at him after which the Doctor led Oscar to the ward where Vicky was.
The moment Oscar and the Doctor were out of sight, Lara took slow steps approaching the love of her life.
“Don’t come near me!” He said with a stern voice, glaring at her at the same time.
Lara paid no attention. She got closer to Gabe, his arms were folded so she touched them.
“You know I am not going to allow you to push me away so you better forgive me.”