85. She Remembers!

Veronica's POV

It's been few days, Grace has regained her consciousness and doing well. She has even confessed to me that the baby is not a result of rape.

I was relieved but not sure if Vlad will think the same. We haven't break the news yet and God knows how terrified I am about it.

I knocked on the door, I came here to check on her if she is ready. Vlad wants to take us on dinner. I agree with him, it will be refreshing for all of us.

I entered when she said come in. I smiled at her, She is wearing beautiful gown and her black hair are tied in bun.

"Do you need help? "

I asked.

She smiled but I could sense the awkwardness in her voice. Why is she acting strange?

"M_My zipper... "

She tried to close it but I am sure it's difficult with her tiny hands.

"Let me help. "

I closed her zipper and patted her back.

"Here, you are all good."

"Thanks"

Her voice was a mere whisper.

I frowned.

"Grace? "

This is not the Grace I know, She is a tigress.

"What happened, honey?... Are you feeling uneasy? "

It's common during pregnancy.

Grace turned around and hugged me tightly. I heard soft sobs.

"Grace? "

"Is he alive? "

She started crying harder.

Oh god! I made her seat on the bed.

"No one is telling me anything"

She is already red.

"Do you know if he is okay?... Please tell me, it's scaring me... I can't imagine him___"

Her breathing quickened.

"I don't know what to do without him... "

Fuck, She is having panick attack.

"Grace, calm down... Breath! ... We'll count till ten, okay..."

I rubber her hands.

"Breath... "

She finally calmed down and I wiped her tears.

"You remember everything, Don't you? "

I asked and her eyes widened at me.

"Don't tell, Vlad... He won't like it... "

She pleaded.

"I won't, trust me! "

I assured her.

"But he is your brother, Grace... He wants to protect you... "

"I know but I can't do this without Dom... I love him... "

She said and I could see the passion in her eyes.

"Didn't he rape you? "

I asked.

"He didn't! "

She shook her head.

"He is dominating. "

I looked at her.

"I want him to be"

She replied.

"He tries to control you. "

I shook my head.

"He tries to protect me. "

She shook her head and replied.

"He hurts you... "

I really need to know what's in her mind because Stockholm Syndrome is real.

"No, he never hurt me... I am too weak to handle him but I love him... I feel safe when he is around, when he holds me in his arms... "

She looked at me.

"Your and Vlad's relationship is also kind of same... Tell me, Do you hate him? Do you want to leave Vlad? "

"No, I don't... I love Vlad... And he loves me... "

I replied and I am being honest. No matter how many mistakes Vlad does but I know that his intentions are never wrong towards me. He does everything to keep me happy.

"Then you have to understand my situation. I love him and he loves me, more than himself and it's more than lust... People has misunderstood our relationship. "

I wiped her tears.

"I understand, Grace. "

I hugged her assuringly.

"But I really don't know how is he... Vlad refused to involve me in this, may be because he knows that I have a soft heart... "

"Someone must know... Mila or Michelle?"

She asked.

"I'll try to find out... "

I replied.

"Thank you! "

She smiled.

I smiled back and came out of the room to give her some space. How should I find out if Dominick is alive or not?

Mila once told me that Vlad blew up his car and it's impossible to survive that accident but I will prefer to stab myself before breaking this news to Grace.

I stopped in leaving room when I saw Vlad with Rose. She is giggling in his arms, playing with his stubble. Vlad is laughing along with her.

He is really careful and gentle with her and I could see that Rose is fond of Vlad. She really don't let any man pick her unless it's Vlad or her father.

I wonder if he will treat Grace's child the same way?

"Just don't pee on me... I need to go out"

He tickled, Rose and her cute laugh filled the room.

"Little devil."

He handed her back to Mila and shifted his attention to me.

"Why are you always so lost, Love? "

He closed the distance between us. He kissed my cheek and breathed in my scent.

I saw Mila winking at me and walking away with Rose in arms.

Vlad gently kissed my neck while pulling me closer by waist.

"Vlad! "

I placed my hands on his shoulders.

I completely forgot for what I came here when his lips landed on my skin. He always makes me forget everything.

My head automatically tilted back when he kissed his way towards my neckline. I moaned and he pulled away.

"Fuck, I don't want to cancel dinner... "

I cleared my throat and stepped back.

"You are too tempting not to do that..."

He captured my lips and slammed my body against him. I moaned in his mouth he sucked on my lower lip. We completely forgot that we are in living room and anyone could walk in, I forgot that I am mad at him and we still need to communicate it and solve that issue.

His kiss feels too good to let go. I sneaked my arms around him and pulled him closer.

Our tongues fought for dominance and as always he won and conquered me. He is so warm, his mouth feels so fresh and sweet. What did he eat before kissing me?

He pulled away and looked at me.

"You need to fix your makeup... "

He chuckled as I gasped for air.

I slapped his chest and rushed towards my bedroom. I fixed my makeup and went downstairs.

We all headed towards the restaurant and God knows, no one knew what's going to happen.