Chapter 51 I wanted to remain there
Ravyen's POV
I checked her pulse and I felt nothing, her breath were gone. I shook her, dropping the gun in my hand and pleading she opens her eyes. I went numb, hollow as my head aches. My muscle pains in the neck, back and chest especially as I wanted to scream but i couldn't.
I had sore throat and burning eyes due to sobbing. My lips were dried, I felt confused, as if the current events can’t be true and must be a bad dream. I scooped her body in my arms as I screamed with so much pain in my heart.
When the ambulance arrived, it was too late, she was dead and i cuddled her in my arms. I didn't want to let her go and it took a while for the paramedics to break me out of her hold. I fought them back, angrily for the delay, unfortunately, I beat one of the paramedics to coma and I ended up in a cell.
Once again and for the first time, I wanted to remain there. However, I was released in an hour because Frank came to the rescue. When I came out, i went on a killing spree to mourn her death, there was no left overs until I crossed path with Arianna.
During a business meeting, she never noticed me but my eyes were on her from a distance as it were a discussion between her and my secretary. I guess she was trying to crack a deal with my company. I refuse though, wanting to know more about her.
At first, I thought it was Bianca who was back for me, she never left but Arianna was different. I started my master plan, to make her mind and treat her more precious than never before. My research led me to her married life and Ivan who used her.
Well I just had to appear like the hero, not wanting the same fate of my mother befall her. I loathe people like Ivan who used the weak to stand, who betrays those who loves and stand by them. Left for me, I would have shot him, burn him or lock him up in a torture house but then, I just have to make him crumble gradually.
The rest is history. Here I am, staring at the car which I had abandoned her inside. Frank had just called regarding a deadly business which requires my appearance. I was left with no choice, I've got to take her home, close the discussion of ever talking about family.
I terminated the call with an assurance that I would be right there. It would be two days to my launching and the D-Day to reveal Ivan. It was best we didn't ruin such moments with a sizzling beef again. If that were to happen, I would just have her locked up.
I hate it when anyone wants to bug into my personal life especially my family. This wasn't the first time she keeps asking such questions. She was meant to respect my decisions for keeping it a secret.i had a reason to keep it to myself but no! Arianna wants to know everything.
I just had a feeling that if I unfold that part of me, I might let her fully take control. I vow to myself never to make any woman my weakness other than Bianca. Wading off my memories and settling the anger in me, I stride to the car and took a peek where she sat.
I knew she'd be sobbing quietly or just fuming and cussing or imitating me. However, to my detriment, she wasn't there. To confirm this, I opened the door and found her seat empty. "Shit!" I groaned and slammed the car. Can't there just be a day I don't have to worry over her? I felt my blood pressure shooting up because of her disappearance.
Couldn't she please just abide by the instructions. It was clear, she just needed to stay back while I attend to my private calls but no, the little girl wants to run wild and play with my heart. I kicked the tire of the car, punched the bonnet and exhaled softly.
The first place I ventured for was the graveyard, it was a distance away from here. The fact that I had to return to this place was bemusing. Arianna must be complaining to her mother about me already about my cold attitude. At least, she doesn't bottle her problems, she tell them to anything, inanimate or animate as long as it doesn't burden her again.
Turns out I'd be meeting her mother again with anger, not to defend myself but just to take her away. Unfortunately, she wasn't there. My chest suddenly felt heavy as my breath was slow. I had grief in my heart, suddenly letting fear to run through me. Where could she be? I tried to erase every negative thoughts coming in mind.
She wouldn't be far, I encouraged myself. This field was empty now as visitors were leaving. I threw my head to the back and then scoffed while staring at the starring sky. "Where's your daughter?" I asked tugging my hands in my pockets and trying not to get stressed or worked up.
My eyes were peering at her name as I was tensed. I knew I promised to protect her but then she was like a sly slipping off my fingers. It seems as though she heard me as a sudden music played and darting my eyes to where the music came from, I found her at the canteen, however, not alone.
She was with a guy whose face wasn't clear but I felt I had seen him before. What? I was getting pissed off as he was holding her hand while she tried to refrain from him. He keeps coming closer to her while she pushes him away, covering her eyes and waving her head. For a moment, I thought he wanted to capture her, to take her away from my reach.
I shrugged my shoulders, ready for a fight. In angry, I stormed towards them, pulled her from his grip quickly and punched him on the face. He growls and almost fell to the ground but held his balance. His face swivel to the right side as his feet teeters. He jabbed his teeth and spit out.
Equally raged as he clenched his teeth. "What the fuck! Aria?" He angrily called and hearing her name from his lips made me flare up and I kicking him with my feet on the stomach. He tottered backwards slamming his back to one of the tables which crash against each.
It made a rumbling sound which drew the attention of the canteen owners. He tried to throw a punch back at me but I dodged, and held his fist and made him fall to the ground. I threw my face at Arianna as she was shocked trying to hold my arm to pull me back but I shoved her hand away.