JIMMY'S P.O.V
We had gotten half way to the airport when something happened. A truck suddenly appeared out of nowhere. luckily, Jeremy was able to move out of the way in time. But even with the Swift to move and all, we still bumped our heads at the side of the car.
I looked back "is everyone alright?". I asked, and my wife slowly nodded. Then, I noticed the same truck was trailing behind. "jeremy, speed up. Go!".I said hastily, and immediately he obeyed.
"daddy..". A familiar yet sleepy voice asked. I looked at Jim I was carrying. My little innocent son. "yes dear?". I whispered softly. "what...what is happening?". I patted his head softly. "nothing dear, all these will be over soon. ". He creased his forehead, probably confused. "But...". I patted his head again "shh! Just go back to sleep!". I hushed and lulled him to sleep again.
The trail still continued. Jeremy speed up to his limits. Though it was risky at the time of the day, we had no choice. "hold on...". Jeremy said, and I held onto my son as tight as I held as he slumped into a hug pot hole. I banged my head against the sides. When the car was finally steady again, I turned back to ask about them. "how are you guys? Okay?".
"i am okay...so is sum! ".
"Zara!". We yelled at the same time. I quickly checked on her. Her pulse..no pulse... I placed my hands hind her nose, she wasn't breathing.
"Zara!". Bella whispered in terror. God! Why is this happening? I stared at jeremy who seemed to have snapped out of whatever he was thinking and watched the fright on our faces. "whats wrong?". He asked, looking back.
"Hope no one got injured or affected?". He said, narrowing his eyes
" just focus on driving!". I said, placing my hands lightly on his shoulder. He seemed to be suspicious but focused on driving again. It was then I realised the truck stopped following us!
I narrowed my eyes at Bella. She seemed to be putting all her effort in stopping herself from crying. I looked at her, and her gaze met mine. I looked at her with so much pity. It must feel horrible to loose people you've known since forever. Then I looked at Little sum. She looked so innocent as she slept, not minding the troubles of the world. Lastly, I looked at jeremy. After such a long time, he got the love of his life, Zara. He has already endured the pain of watching someone else touch his wife inappropriately. How will I tell him that his dearest daughter's mum is no more? How will I tell him that his beloved wife just passed away?
I sighed in frustration. And to think its my fault! I didn't know when tears dropped from my eyes, until Kim tugged at my shirt and told me water's touching his face. At first ,I wondered if the was leaking, then I realised it was me.
Because of the twists and turns, we arrived at the airport late. But it didn't matter since we haven't booked any flight yet. Immediately we arrived, I stepped out of the car to go nook our tucket for a morning flight. Thankfully, we got chance to join the 6:30 flight since it wasn't yet time. As we stood there waiting for time to quickly move so we can leave, I knew I had to tell him.
He was doing something at the back seat. When i bent and peeked in, he was checking on his wife. Guess i don't have to tell him. He checked again, then let our a wide gasp.
"she's not breathing". He quickly stated, then pulled out.
"where is the Doctor here. Doc...". I touched him in an attempt to stop him, and when our eyes met, I shook my head.
"she died, and you knew?". He asked in a tone of surprise.
"am sorry. When we had that second bump, that's when we lost her. I couldn't tell you then, cause you were driving!".
"Whyyy...". He slumped on the floor and shed tears. I was hurt too; we all were.
I looked at Bella. She had joined him in crying. The kids had gone back into the car to sleep again.
"we still have time right..? Let's give her a proper burial.. ".
We stood in front of the cemetery where we just buried Zara. I touched my pocket for my phone, but it wasn't there. I made a mental note to call my secretary to bury Julie. Jeremy said some words before we departed.
We got back and I found my phone inside the car. I signed once I picked it, and realised it had a low battery. Dammit! Things weren't going our way.
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We got to country D, to start our new lives. As I stood by the airport, taking our luggage, someone brushed passed me in a haste.
"am sor.....". I was about to apologize even when I felt chill and my hairs stood up. I looked at the back of the person, a feminine figure. I sighed, then noticed she dropped something.
"hey, you dropped something!". I picked it, and ran after her, but she entered a flashy car and left.
Weird! I looked at the envelope, and sighed again. I contemplated opening it, but ad I was about to, Bella called out to me. I stuffed the envelope in my pocket and went to answer my wife.
Cessa