Speechless, Allana can only smile and hug the man back "what did I ever do to deserve a friend like you Aus.," she whispered unaware that her words innocently hurt him. 'A friend' he thought, 'soon I will no longer be just your friend Yana.'
Patting her back and kissing her forehead, Augustine caressed her face and cupped it. "I will take my leave now, go and rest upstairs, don't think about useless things." he watched her get off the lift and smiled at her before the door closed.
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"Where we go mommy?" Jiuhan asked while clutching the small ball like a teddy bear in his arms. "Playground baby, mommy will spend time with Jiuhan for the whole day. Do you want that my love?" kneeling in front of him, Allana combed his hair with her fingers and kissed his forehead after, the child was beaming as he felt the rush of excitement.
Hand in hand, the two of them walked towards the nearest playground, Allana felt that she should take Jiuhan out to explore and socialize, this could also help her son strengthen his body so she went with it, over staying at home.
Allana watched her son run around the place with a big smile on his face, he even gained some friends who joined him later. She especially brought homemade bento's and snacks for today, along with these are essentials and a picnic cloth all inside her wooden basket, completely giving off some stylish vibes to the other mothers around the area. Her looks and elegance are one to boot, they can even tell that she is a rich lady by the way she brings herself in which of course earned her some scorns and praises as well.
"Mommy, friends!" Jiuhan exclaimed while waving at her to catch her attention, Allana then nodded and sweetly smiled at him, her son is too adorable for her.
Grabbing the stuff inside her basket and carefully draping the comfortable picnic cloth over the trimmed grass, then she started arranging their snacks while occasionally looking over Jiuhan to make sure he didn't go far. And just as she finished, she heard her phone ring, but she could not see it anywhere. Thinking that the call is something urgent, Allana turned her back from Jiuhan and searched for her phone.
After a few more twists and turns, Allana saw her phone beneath the cloth and luckily was able to answer the call before it ended. And just as she was about to answer the call, Allana heard people screaming behind her, initially thought it was of delight but when she looked over, she saw people crowding over below the high stairs.
"Yana?" Augustine's voice resounded which caught Allana's attention. "Yeah?" she responded. "Where are you?" he asked while the sound of horns and engine could be heard over the phone, seeming like he is either driving or outside. Allana Answered his question while calmly walking over to the crowd as she felt curious to what happened.
"I will come over there, let's eat lunch together" Augustine added and waited for her approval. "Sure thing I am with-" before Allana could even finish her words, she felt her whole being stiffen and turned cold. Her heart beating erratically as she watched the horrifying sight before her. Jiuhan, her child lying in a pool of blood, unconscious while someone is applying a first aid on him.
Realizing the situation, Allana ran towards him, her hands were shaking in fear, her mind completely blank as she recalled the image of her parents death. Pale and cold, Allana had forgotten about Augustine and cried for her son as she tried to hold him but was clearly too traumatized to move.
Ever Since Allana witnessed her parents inside their car full of blood, Allana had grown scared of blood from wounds or accidents, that she would start panicking and shaking then later on will faint in shock. Seeing her son in that situation did not make it even better.
"Yana? What happened?" Augustine worriedly asked when he heard her panicked voice, crying and calling her son. Thinking that something must have happened, Augustine immediately got out of his car and ran towards the crowded part of the park. As he came closer, he saw Allana kneeling over her son's bleeding body. Remembering her trauma, Augustine immediately asked the man who performed first aid on Jiuhan to carry the child and follow him as he scooped the traumatized Allana and ran back to his car.
Everyone made way for them and some even assisted them with their belongings, After safely buckling, Augustine started his engine and sped his way towards the nearest hospital, completely ignoring the traffic signs. A police patrol also chased them and signaled them to pull over but he coldly snorted and revved his engine then swiftly parked his expensive Rolls Royce in front of the emergency door, earning them extra eyes.
Carrying Jiuhan in his arms, Augustine disregarded the blood stains on his expensive custom made suit and demanded that the most talented doctor will take over Jiuhan. Hearing such overbearing words, the nurse then nodded and called for the attending doctor. The shining luxurious car outside was enough to tell them that he is someone that they should not mess with.
Making sure that Jiuhan is being taken care of, Augustine then went back to his car and saw the stiff Allana standing outside with a terrified face, as if one pushed and she would faint in shock. Augustine could feel his heart ache as he watched her shake in fear and mumble inaudible words, he then strode towards her with a grim expression and wrap her with his arms, making her feel that she is safe with him.
Occasionally whispering calming words on her ear, Augustine caressed her back and gently combed her hair, patiently waiting for her to calm down. He did not care that countless eyes were on them and continued on calming Allana.
Feeling a little better, Allana raised her head and looked at Augustine who was clearly worried, with tears threatening to fall, Allana gripped his clothes and asked with her shaky and raspy voice.
"Aus, they're dead" the look of horror could not be ignored as she appeared more and more distressed. "Aus, my Jiuhan is he-" cutting her words off, Augustine hugged her again and told her that he will be fine.
"Calm down sweetie, Jiuhan is going to be okay, now shush. Don't be scared." noticing her even breathing, Augustine held her hand and ushered her to sit on the bench outside the emergency room. They watched the nurses and doctors run around the place. Just then, the lights that signifies if the operation is still on went off, followed by a young doctor exiting the room towed by residents and other doctors.
"Who are the parents of the child?" she asked then pulled her mask out of her face while standing confidently before them. Allana composed herself and faced her with high hopes.
"The child needs blood transfusion, he lost a lot of blood after he fell from that height and broke some bones. The blood bank does not have the blood type needed so we need a family member that is compatible to give him blood."
"I will do it." she answered without second thoughts, if she can help her son lessen the sufferings then a simple blood donation won't stop her, although she fears blood from wounds, but it is for her beloved son. Clutching the paper given to her by the nurse to fill in, Allana hoped for the better.
"Are you sure? Cant Ji Xuan do it? He is his son also. Besides he needs to be here." Augustine whispered as he glanced at Allana who was crouching down to use the hard surface of her knees as a table.
"Come let's go to the private room I got, it will be much better for you to rest first before you do anything, you look stressed out." grabbing her wrist gently, he dragged her to the room and forced her to sleep at the huge bed, stating that he will take care of everything. She had wanted to reject his suggestions but after feeling the soft mattress, she started to yawn and later on fell asleep.
Seeing her doze off after a few twists and turns Augustine could not help but chuckle, she always looks so fearless and stubborn but her silly acts never fails to amaze him. After he signed everything for Allana, he fished his mobile phone out of his pocket and called his secretary.
"Have you found him?" he asked as he walked towards the curled up woman at the bed and tucked her under the quilt.
"Sir we found a lead, but it seems like the people involved was paid to keep their mouth shut." combing her hair with his finger, Augustine smiled maliciously and scoffed.
"Triple the price offered to them, then take care of them for me, we have to send our deepest gratitude for them, shall we?" dropping off the call, he glanced back at the sleeping beauty and a dangerous glint passed by his eyes. Seeing her this vulnerable is really painful, just like that dreadful day.
TBC
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