Chapter 23

Scarlet's POV.

“You should be worried about your health. But you just don't seem to care at all. Sugar, you can work after you recover. For now, why don't you really start taking care of your body and health?” Said the mother-in-law as she glanced at Penelope.

“I know my condition, and believe me, I am taking care of myself. I really wanted to take a short break from the entertainment industry, but the director who proposed this project to me is my good friend. When I was in need, he provided a chance for me. So now when he needs me, I can't reject him.” Penelope replied.

“But we only have one daughter. If we lose you, do you think we will be happy?” Mother-in-law just wants to argue with her daughter now, but she has a point and is right.

“You won't lose me. My illness is not that serious. And I will take a break two months later, so there's nothing to worry about. I am having regular sessions with my doctor anyway, and he sees no problem with me working.” Penelope truly looks and sounds carefree, as if she doesn't care about anything or anyone.

“Dear! Stop arguing with your daughter; only you will lose in the end. Instead of fighting her, how about you nurse her health and feed her healthy and tasty food until she's here? I am sure you will get more peace of mind that way.” Even her father-in-law seems to support Penelope.

With this, the heated conversation that was about to turn into an argument came to an end. I returned to my room, and Raymond followed me behind.

I want to share so much with Raymond; tell him everything I am hiding and keeping secrets. But oh! I can't. Every time I collect the courage to share my piece of mind with him, I am reminded of all the men I have met in my mind. And today too, this is what stopped me.

“Are you going to shower now?” He asked while standing in front of the wardrobe, waiting for my response before taking out his night suit.

“You can go first. I will go after you.” I replied and slid to the study table.

Since it's still early, I have a lot of time to finish the work, which I took home like every other day.

Half an hour went by, but Raymond is still in the bathroom. Unlike every other day, he's taking way too long to shower. Usually, he only takes ten minutes, but today he was inside for more than thirty minutes.

I walked to the shower and tapped on the bathroom door. “Ray! Are you done?”

The injury on his head was still noticeable and would take days to heal. Despite my calling, no answer came from inside. I rattled the door multiple times and continued calling his name. But despite my numerous attempts, no response came from his side.

This proved one thing, something's wrong with Raymond. This time I didn't call out for him but took my time to break the door after searching on the internet. It took me ten minutes to break that door. When I entered in, he was drowning in the bathtub and was unconscious, but good grief, the water wasn't overflowing, and his head was on the surface.

“Raymond....” I took him out of the tub and wrapped a towel around his lower part.

I notice something shocking. His back...full of fresh scars, as if beaten by someone.

I laid him on the bed and called in a doctor. The doctor checked him and gave me ointment and medicines. Thankfully, the injuries weren't so serious, and he would be fine with a little rest.

But now one question is left, who the hell did this to him? Well! The questions I have can be answered tomorrow after he gains consciousness.

For now, I just need to nurse him back to health. I applied ointment to his back after rolling him and covered him half with the quilt.

Ray was unconscious but later on regained consciousness, and since we slept on the same bed, given his habit, he slept while hugging me all night. I couldn't even push him away, knowing he was injured and gave up in the end; just let him do whatever he wanted.

I didn't sleep a wink that night. Even the slightest touch woke me up, and my attention was on Ray the whole time. So when Ray woke up, I knew immediately.

“Something terrible happened yesterday; why didn't you tell me? Was it my ex-boyfriend that did this to you?” I questioned. Ryan is the first person that came to mind who can hurt Raymond to this extent.

If Ryan is the one who did this to Raymond, I will go to any extent to get back to him. He won't be able to live peacefully after hurting my loved ones.

He didn't meet my eyes, but his fingers scrolled through my forehead to my eyes. The tenderness on his face screamed, Lover.

“I went to the construction site yesterday and fell into the hold accidentally. The injuries are from the fall. No, not just the fall, but also from the stuff that fell on me while I was inside.” He said.

Ah! So it wasn't Ryan who did this. I felt relieved knowing my suspicion was useless.

“How long were you there in that hole?” I asked worriedly.

“For three and half an hour.” He replied.

“Why didn't you call for help? Why didn't you call me? Does our family know of this incident?” I am shaken by this scary incident.

“Cause I knew I would be out very soon. And it wasn't any dangerous situation. Don't tell anyone. I was just unfortunate today and fell into that hole. I was also not looking where I was walking. So let this slide this time.” It's very evident that he doesn't want anyone to know of this embarrassing incident.

This guy has always been quirky and stubborn, and he's childlike too, but right now he is very serious. So I know I shouldn't reveal anything about this accident to anyone.

“Seems like all the unfortunate events are bound to happen to you. Look, Ray, from now on you have to take extra care of yourself. And where were your bodyguards when this happened? Weren't they supposed to follow you all the time? If they can't protect you, what's even the point of hiring them?” I am really mad right now, not on him but on the bodyguards.

“The construction site was a mess, so I told them to stay outside and wait for me. It wasn't their fault.” It turned out it was Raymond who excused them. So I can't be mad at them. So should I be mad at this man?

“You just do whatever you want and get yourself in trouble. But I just can't seem to be mad at you. It's Saturday today, so call your secretary and tell him you are coming to work today. It's a work-related injury, so you surely deserve a break and compensation.” I want him to rest today.

“But Wifey, it's our own company; I can't take a break. What will others think of me if I take a day off?” He denied staying home.

“Should I go to dad then? Tell him that his son got himself in a terrible accident and is bedridden but refused to stay home and wants to work.” If he's pro in rejecting my good intentions, then I am an extraordinary pro in winning this argument against him.

“Alright! I will listen to you. Just don't tell dad anything. I don't want him to worry. But if I am staying home, shouldn't you also stay with me? As you see, I am hurt. I need someone who can take care of me.” Look at his sneaky smile; he really wants me to stay with him.

“You want me to stay home with you?” I asked him playfully.

And he nodded his head, he looked happy and cheerful.

My presence is really important in the company, but I can't neglect my duty as a wife. He won't stop me if I decide to go to work. But my conscience won't allow me to leave him in this condition.

Plus, I can work from home. The interview process will take two days. So there's nothing to worry about. Since I have taken the files home, I can easily complete my work from home.

“Fine! I am not going to work today. But I need to talk to my boss first. Let me see what he says.” I made an excuse and walked out of the room.

He doesn't know I am the owner of Ray Entertainment, so I can't show too much authority towards my work in front of him in case he finds me suspicious.

“Lyla, it's me, Scarlet. Umm! I am not coming to work today. So if anything comes up, just call me; if nothing important, just text me.”

I called and informed Lyla about my absence today in case she starts looking for me everywhere. She is responsible and serious, so I can leave my matters in her hands.

I didn't return to the room but went downstairs instead. Since I was up early today, I decided to make breakfast for everyone today.

Time went by really fast while I prepared breakfast for everyone, and it was almost seven. I took a single serving of breakfast and returned to the room, and as expected, he was once again sleeping.

I set the tray on the table and sat on the edge of the bed.

“Ray! Wake up. Look what I brought for you.” I woke him up.

I have to say, he looks way more handsome and gorgeous while sleeping. I just can't resist this side of him. But hey! I can't. I have to resist myself. This man loves someone else. He's not mine.

“You are really not going to work today?” He asked the moment he woke up.

“Didn't you ask me to stay home and nurse you? So here I am. I got breakfast for you. Have some.”

“Dad made breakfast so early today.” He's amazed.

“Not Dad, your beloved wife made this hearty breakfast today. Have a bite and tell me how it is. Is it edible or not?”