Allure of Darkness!

44. The Husband!

Author's POV

Mikhail looked at the old lady shocked when she found out just with the touch. He is aware that blind people have an incredible ability to sense their surroundings but how can she sense the pregnancy.

Marona gulped as she looked at him in panic.
"Grandma, I can explain..."

Mulan, her grandmother hummed in an upset tone.
"Come inside and then explain..."
She stepped away from her way.
"And ask the man behind you to take off his shoes... I don't like shoes in my house."

Mikhail stopped and looked at his shoes with raised eyebrows.
Marona looked at him pleadingly. He nodded and took off the shoes.

Mulan sat on the couch in the living room and waited for her to explain. Marona knelt in front of her and grabbed her hand apologetically.
"I am so sorry for disappointing you grandma... But it happened so quickly that I couldn't confess it to you."

Mulan touched her hand.
"So you got married too?"
She felt her wedding ring beneath her fingers.
Marona got more panicked.
"I am sure it must have not happened in a day to not inform me... We talked on the phone. I never felt so disappointed in you."

Marona's eyes watered when she heard those disappointing words. Mikhail sighed and grabbed Marona's arm while making her stand.

He knelt in front of Mulan and gently grabbed her hand.
"I know you are disappointed, grandma and you have all the rights."
Mulan turned her head away madly when he started talking to her but her fingers tested his big hands. He felt strong and the voice held power but was still soft.
"But it's all my fault. Marona was always your good girl and it has never changed. It was me who didn't let her talk about our relationship over the phone..."

"Before calling me grandma, you should introduce yourself."
She said sternly.

Marona looked at them nervously, knowing that her grandmother is strict and doesn't know if Mikhail can handle her.

"People call me Mikhail Delgado but you can call me Leo like my grandma does."
He replied.

"Delgado?"
She frowned.
"Marona, you found a criminal in the whole world?"

Marona's eyes widened.
"Grandma, I___"

"It's okay, Amore... Sit down, you shouldn't stand for long... Looks like I need time to impress this beautiful, intelligent lady."
Mikhail smiled at her.

Mulan frowned at him.
"What are you trying to do?"

"Just trying to take care of my wife."
Mikhail held her hand respectfully and smiled.
"I know I am a criminal but when it comes to Marona then I am just her husband who wants nothing but to see her happy... Her smile brings peace to my heart... I know I can never be your choice for your granddaughter, I thought the same and tried to stay away from her but she is so beautiful and intelligent that it was difficult to control... She attracted me like an angel who attracts the devil... Now she is my responsibility and my life, grandma. I need her. She wanted to tell you about the pregnancy but was afraid because we were not married, so we got married but if you have heard about my father's death then you might understand that the things were not going as per our plan so we had to wait till everything calms down because I didn't want to risk your life because of my background... The delay in informing you is just for your safety..."

Mulan turned a little bit soft by his words. She is aware that Delgados are mafias and she can't do anything now except making sure that her granddaughter is safe.
"Do you love her?"

Mikhail gulped and Marona looked at him while biting her nails nervously.
"Yes, more than my own life!"
He replied but Marona knows that he is saying just for the sake of it.
"Your daughter is smart and she knows what's wrong and right for her... If you can't trust me then trust her. She can never make the wrong decision."