A Dream Come True

Chapter - 9

"You're late again."The man snarled at the girl.
"I..I..m sorry uncle.But the shopkeeper wasn't giving any more credit.He asked to bring money."
"That's what you are here for bitch.I told you if only you succumb to my plan.It will make it worthwhile for both of us.But your fucking morals has reduced me to this penury."
"Now give me the food you've brought and starve away you piece of shiiit."The man slurred.
"I have my dignity uncle.What would father say if he would have heard you asking your neice to sell her body for money?"The girl's eye held a glint of pride and defiance which was admirable.
"Stop with your fucking sermon.Your father is dead.And the reality of the situation demands money.I need more money for gambling and bourbon."

Saying this,the man in question started gobbling food.
No sooner did he started eating he spat the food from his mouth.
"Is this shit called food?They are stale and rotten just like you.
You offered this to me deliberately.
Why you whore?"The girl trembled with fear.
With that he started lashing at her with a leather whip he used in his horse.
"Unccl..ee pleaaase stop."
But the man was merciless.He kept beating her until she was unconscious.

The sound of constant beep,beep and hushed chatter awoke Anastasia from her slumber.The same white ceiling greeted her eyes.
"She look so pale.Are you sure she is alright doctor?"
"Yes she must have passed out from exhaustion Ms.King."
"Mrs King do you know where you are now?"
"I'm in a hospital."Her sound was groggy.
"Wa..ter..pleas..sse."
Cool water touched her lips.She was invaded with the same grey eyes.But this time his eye held something she didn't quite catch.
"Sia what happened?"
"Umm.."
"I told you Xander she fainted when we were in the coffee shop."
The mention of the coffee shop brought back the memories of the strange man.
She again started hyperventilating.
"That man.."
"What man Sia?"
"Xan..Xander.."
"I'm right here.Sshh calm down."
"That man..He will kill me."
"What man?Rosa what is she talking about?"
"I have no idea Xander."
"Xander..please don't please."

"The patient is getting restless.
I would like you all to please step outside the room.Mrs King needs rest."The doctor interposed.
Everyone nodded.Xander tried to wrench his hand from her but again she grabbed him tightly.

"No,no,Xander don't go.Please Xander."
"I'm not going anywhere.I'll stay right here with you."
He spoke in a very calm and soothing manner.Gone was the hard and stern voice.Anastasia has awoken a flicker of warmth in his cold beastly heart.
While the doctors gave her medicine and injections.Xander and Anastasia's eyes held each other.
Soon her eyes became heavy and her grip loosened.
Xander gently laid her hands on her stomach and stepped outside the room.

"What man is she referring to?"Asked a very concerned Xavier.
"The heck if I know."He tried to uninvolve himself of his wife's disorder but somehow he was perturbed.
"I can wait here for Ana,I'll take her home."
"Its fine Xavier.I'll take her home.Why don't you drive Rosa and her friend."
"You sure man?"
"But ofcourse."
Roxanna saw something in his elder brother eyes which made her say.
"Yes Xavier,lets go.Xander can deal with this.
Please take care of Ana.I'll come and visit her tomorrow and drop off her clothes and accessories."
"Now don't you fret lil sister.She's in good hands."
She hummed a response and hugged her brother.
"No matter what Mama says you are the bestest brother Xander."
Xander was touched by his sister's affection.
"You sure are brother."
Xavier hugged him sideways and both Roxanna and Xavier walked away leaving a speechless Xander.
Surely they were step brother-sister.But the bond they shared was special.Afterall Blood is thicker than water.

Xander also realised that his siblings care too much not just for him but also for Anastasia.
The weight of the situation made him wince.

What if they get to know the secret?Will they hate him?No,that can never happen.
He balled his fist and walked towards the doctor's office.
He gently knocked with a twist to his lips knowing he never had to knock anyone's door.But manners kept him at bay.

"Please come in Mr.King.Have a seat."
"How is my wife?"
"May I congratulate you that Mrs King is regaining her memories.I wanted you to be the first person to know."
"What? "Xander frowned.
"You sure doctor?"
"Well not a 100% percent sure but she remembers a part of it."

"Actually before you arrive she regained consciousness only to be disturbed again by her memories which rendered her unconscious again.So I asked her where does she lives?
"She said Los Angeles.Surely this is not L.A".The doctors voice held a question.
"Then?"
"Well there's that."The doctor looked apologetically.
"Hmmm I see."
To question the doctors impertinent unheard question Xander replied loftily.

"Part of Sia's family lived in L.A.She was brought up there."
"Yeah that explains my theory.She has started to remember things."
"I'm glad."
Though there was nothing glad that he found in it.If Anastasia's memory come back what will become of him?
"Thank you doctor.When can I take her home?"
"As soon as she regains her consciousness.
And Mr.King a little advice."
"I'm all ears."
"Don't force her into remembering things.I mean she is in a very fragile state.I hope you understand."
"I sure well know how to take care of my wife.Thank you for your advice."Xander snapped.
He quickly buttoned his coat and stepped outside the doctor's office.

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