" Miss Norman , the patient was drinking while driving and hit a tree. He was lucky enough the road was void of other vehicles during that period. His airbag didn't deploy and the major damages were to his head. Now, he had major internal bleeding and he had a surgery to fix that but the problem we are facing is from the impact he had to his head in the accident. We are not sure if he would suffer any memory loss until he is awake. I am not able to confirm anything until I am able to access him when he wakes up. Is there anyone you would like us to call."
There was no one. Ben was an orphan and didn't have anyone except from her. Lilian couldn't catch a break . Everything was just going wrong for her.
" Can I go and see him now " . She asked. The doctor nodded his head and away she went. Her mind was in a different place than where she was.
She hoped and prayed he didn't suffer memory loss and he would make a speedy recovery.
She saw Xavier in the waiting room and went through a moment of surprise. She honestly thought he would have left as they only agreed on him bringing her to the hospital. She took a detour from going to Ben's room to go talk to him.
" I thought you would have left" she took the seat beside him.
" I thought so too" He left it at that. He didn't want to disclose to her that something stopped him from leaving. Something akin to worry didn't allow him to just leave her at the hospital. He didn't quite understand why he was worried for her safety.
They sat there in silence , a comfortable silence that showed they were both deep in thoughts. She thought of Ben , she knew she was the reason he was drinking and had an accident while he thought about her.
" The doctor said he might suffer a memory loss" she told him wanting to have a conversation with him.
"Hmm" He hummed in response.
" let's call a truce…Let's start from the beginning, we can at least make the marriage bearable for the both of us by being friends" she said turning to him.
"Friends?? Why should I be friends with you" he replied I'm genuine confusion.
" You would treat me like a decent human being and I would try as much as possible to respect your boundaries….. so friends?" she asked with her hand outstretched for a handshake.
"Hmmmm.. this should be fun " he replied with a small smile as he shook her hand.
Lilian felt this would be the best time to talk to him about her bakery and she did just that " I would be opening my own little bakery as surely you don't expect me to be a dutiful housewife. I have saved quite a lot for it and do not need your consent nor your approval, I am just informing you" she tried putting on a brave front but in reality she was actually scared of his response.
" A bakery?.. Why a Bakery?" He asked.
"I have always wanted to open one ever since I was little. My mum and I before she died would spend the afternoons baking and just enjoying each other's company. The smell of freshly baked cookies would waft through the entire house and she would always let me have the first taste. I guess I just want to open one to experience those times again". She explained with a sad smile.
It was from that moment Xavier's heart pounded a little faster and he started falling for her not that he noticed. He now looked at her in a different light.
" Alright.. If you need my assistance let me know" He said
" That's all" she asked surprised.
" Did you expect anything more" He asked amused.
" Yes, I actually did . I expected you demanded I dispose of such a silly dream not wanting the wife of a Knight talk more of a billionaire to be working… That you would not want people to talk"
" You would find out in subsequent times, I do not bother myself with what people think concerning some matters. I would not stop you from achieving a goal that would be beneficial to you. As a matter of fact, I admire your dream. So once again , if you need my assistance, do not be hesitant in letting me know
" Wow" shock was an understatement of what Lilian felt. She was starting to understand him.
" My mother worked as a waitress for McDonald's before she married my father and continued working there me after their marriage before quitting to start her own clothing line. She aimed to be independent and my father couldn't be prouder" he gave her a little background knowledge.
Lilian wasn't aware of that fact , she was always of the opinion that his mother , Elizabeth Knight , the famous fashion designer came from money. She didn't know she had an humble beginning.
" Thank you." She gave him a playful shove. His support meant more to her than she could express. He was the first person that mock her about her vision. Her father , when she informed him was not in support of the " silly idea " as he called it . He didn't want one of his daughter opening a bakery, not that he cared but just wanted to save face .
" I am not a bad person but circumstances has shaped me into what I am today" he said in conclusion. Yes, she was starting to see that . She might have thought horribly about him at the beginning but now her mindset was shifting and she could honestly say she was slightly excited to get to know the famous , Xavier Richard Knight. "But just as a friend" she tried convincing herself.
"Miss Norman , he's awake!" The doctor called for her in a rush.
Sher heart that had calmed down began pounding again as she stood with a deep breath.
" Would you please come with me " she asked Xavier, needing all the strength she could get.