"Bodgan" Isabelle mumble back in the kitchen,she remove a knife from it's binder and slice tomatoes with it. "I'm not dumb"
"Is that why you're calling?"
"Where's dad?"
"Didn't Aukey tell you?"
"Who's the suspect?" Bodgan quieten up. "I'm in danger again,aren't I?"
"It's not you Isabelle, it's the Mack, Emeryk isn't after the Augustyn but the Mack,he was never after us"
"What?what about Triplicate?the threats,the will... he's after the real will"
"A distraction Issy,it was all to get to us, it's a game to distract us"
"Why?"
"Poca was born" Isabelle grip on the tomatoes tighten. "The mistress didn't commit suicide,She was murdered after the baby was born"
"Then that means... there's someone else like they claimed, Emeryk lover's only son is alive,who is he?"
"I don't know but he's here Isabelle,amongst us"
"Issy" The knife sliced through her skin, Isabelle bit her lips from the sting,Sasha rush to her side and place a white handkerchief on it. "What are you thinking about?"
"You startled me, how's the talk with your brother?" Isabelle pull her hand out of Sasha grip. "What did he say?"
"I advised,you guys need to confirm first,Go to the doctor tomorrow and sought it all out"
"I'm thinking of that"Sasha rolled her face to level with Isabelle. "I'm thinking of keeping it"
"Are you for real?"
"Don't tell him, let's keep it a secret" No one said anything afterwards,both thinking about the revealed revelations.
The drive to the hospital in the middle of the hot November afternoon went surprisingly well,the test was done and the trio was sent to the manager office, Isabelle wipe the sweat off her hands occasionally regretting not taking her sister advice.
"There's no need to go there" Jamie said. "Confirm it..."
"What?It lies" Sasha burst in. "Go to the hospital,I did mine there"
And now here they are,waiting for the test,Two doctors came in and one took a sit in front of them while the other hand Isabelle the report.
"I'll excuse you" Sasha said and stride out, Isabelle heart ram in her chest when Xander eye her.
"What does it say doc?"Xander question the doctor.
The two beam and sadly Isabelle knows what the result is. "Positive sir, Congratulations Mr and Mrs Mack"
Isabelle hand tremble underneath the designer bag on her lap,She is pregnant, she's happy, she's sad, there's a lot of things that's still unclear,a lot of story to be told...'Poca was born'
They're all aware of what Poca would be,the number one supporter of his father,the tool for vengeance,'What had the Mack's done to put them all in this tight position?' Is this all about money or inheritance?Or is this about more?'
"Isabelle" Isabelle halt in her footsteps,she wasn't even aware that they were out and walking down the corridor, Xander took her hand in his and bring it to his lip. "I understand" He kiss it softly and smile...a smile anyone could see was forced.
"What??" Isabelle lips tremble.
"I support you all the way, I've been selfish, especially with you, I've been stupid too...I believed everything I saw and heard,I believed in the outer side of you not the inner,and I understand you perfectly well,we don't have to have a baby now..."Isabelle draw in oxygen into her lungs.
"We'll have three or four or five when we're ready"
"I want ten"Xander burst into laughter. "Does the thought of fatherhood scare you?"
"It did but with you here I think it's gonna be great"
Isabelle laugh along with him and without hesitation she hug him tightly. "Thank you,thanks for this support"
"It's okay,should I drive you to Mack securities?"He said when they start to walk again.
"No, you've some urgent things to do, I'll go with..."Her phone rang stopping her Midway,she grumble and swipe the answer button. "I'm at the hospital, what is it?"She snap.
"I'm at the Area b police station,where exactly are you?"Isabelle frown. "Got a phone call from Aukey"He answered her unheard question.
"What is it about?were you arrested?"
"Nope,another murder took place not far from your home Isabelle"Isabelle body suddenly lost fatigue. "It was of a young girl,I was also shocked,too shocked to speak at first,so I drove to the police station as fast as I could,I think it's another case of serial murder"
" Fuck"She swore,Xander glance at her with raised eyebrow, Isabelle force a smile and start to walk fast towards the car. "I'll get to you in 30 mins okay?"
"Don't bring your husband Isabelle,you know how things are"
"I understand, I'm passing the route to Sasha mall,she as somethings to do there,so don't worry,tell Aukey I'll be there"Isabelle whisper when she felt Xander moving closer and disconnect the call another call came in abruptly.
"Are you sure taking the position of an MD isn't your calling?"Xander tease.
"I think it is,you reminded me of my work,so I'm just gonna change and head to R&D, I'm driving with Sasha"
"Sure"Xander smile and head towards the other black Mercedes Benz with Jan, Isabelle bit her tongue and pick the call.
"Hi brother"
"Julia Basha miazgar, have you heard of that name before? "
"No,not rea..."
"Deeply Isabelle,think deeply" Bodgan said hoarsely, Isabelle scratch her head with her sharp finger. "Have you heard of that name before Isabelle?"
"Yes,from Sasha,I remember it was from her,but I don't remember how it happened or the thing that made her say that but I do remember she was scared...maybe just my imagination, who's she?"
"A prostitute,she was the prestigious...and most sought out prostitute from DYB, Grandfather cartel"
"Yuck,But I thought they brought that down a long time ago"
"They did but the woman remained the number one,she started another one,Another DYB, Emeryk was one of her customers"Isabelle lean on the car. "And I think during his visit to the cartel,he met Rosa Luiza Miazgar"
"That's Poca mom"
"Exactly, but you know the strangest thing of all this...she met with your friend the day she died"Isabelle fold her arms. "I got something from my sources today and I think I understand what the motive as been all along"
"Become the Governor,destroy the Mack's,why? because of a prostitute sister?,oh God, I'm disappointed"
"It's not as simple as that Isabelle,not that simple,I did some DNA test and I found out her DNA matched with Debra"
"What? That's insane"
"I know,find out about what that name means to the Mack's,I can't find Julia but she isn't dead,her last location was in Pomorskie,I need to find her"
"Thanks bro, I'll do what I can from here,any message from dad?"
" No"
Isabelle sigh. "Okay,tell him to take care of himself, Bodgan"
"Yes"
"Did you hear about the mur..."
"Why are you always on the phone?" Isabelle drop her hand to her waist quickly ending the call. "You're pregnant,you ought to be careful now"
"You're pregnant but the only scene I saw of you was the earphone glued to your ears while your mouth jabber"Sasha roll her eyes.
"Have you told him yet?"
"No,I want it to be a surprise,maybe tonight, he's stressed and all, I want to tell him once he's calm, I'll drive you"Isabelle wink.
"Thanks but can you go with Xander, I've to be at the Mack's, William had a panic attack"Isabelle jaw drop.
"When did they arrive?I got no news about them in Poland"
"They wanted it to be a surprise,Grandma is holding a special event tonight but this happened,you don't have to worry, you'll meet me at the Mack's tonight,I told Xander about it"
"Okay, take care and do tell them I've a long cane use for scolding"Sasha laugh and hug her briefly. "Julia Basha Miazgar,do you know who that is?" Sasha flinch to Isabelle surprise.
"Not really,Issy I'm late, we'll talk tonight" She said,kiss her cheeks and amble away more like ran, Isabelle exhale totally exhausted.
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"Who's Bronsilaw to you?" Xander questioned after 30mins of driving in silence, Isabelle subconsciously roll her eyes.
"Why?"
"What do you mean? He's goddamn in love with you and he doesn't seem scared you know,he locked you up, endangered Greta life and you guys still seem cool with him"
"C'mon, Bron is a friend"
"Bron?he as a nickname"
"Yeah,Xander what's the problem? He's my friend, Yes and yes he claims to love me but I believe it's just an attraction,something that's gonna fade away,look I'm tired"
"It's strange"