Chapter - 44 - Deal is off

"I already told you, if you don't like it you are most welcome to stay hungry." said Gianna, taking a few more spoonfuls. He chuckled at her reminder and looked straight into her eyes and said, "Thank you. It is really tasty and it's been very long since having such a wonderful dish."

Gianna was taken back by his appreciation and nodded at him, thinking that there is a chance that he is a Velarish, if he really liked it. They both ate their breakfast in silence. He was suppressing his memories with each spoonful and Gianna was thinking of other ways to prove if the tall man was really a Velarish.

Gianna cleared the table when they finished their breakfast and put the plates into the basin for washing. He looked over and offered to wash the plates but Gianna insisted him to go and sit in the living room. He went to the balcony instead of the living room and scanned the area. "Drink this hot milk and are you allergic to any medications?" asked Gianna as she placed the glass of milk on the table in front of the couch.

The man walked slowly towards the living room and sat comfortably on the couch. Gianna stood at the side and waited for him to settle down to get a reply from him. "No allergies." he replied in two syllables.

He took the glass and started to drink the hot milk sip by sip. Gianna went to the lower cabinet, opposite to the couch and took out a few tablet strips. She placed the tablet on the table and gave him a set of instructions. He listened carefully and had three tablets which were a fever reducer, an antibiotic and a pain killer.

"I am Rick and I am really grateful for your help." said the tall man as he placed the empty glass on the table. Gianna looked at him and said, "It's okay. I just did what needed to be done. Your jacket, cap, mask and shoes have been washed and cleaned. You can find it on the balcony."

Rick smiled and said, "Thank you. May I know your name?" "I don't think there is a need for that. Call your family or friends and tell them to pick you up at the earliest." said Gianna calmly and stood up with the glass and left for the kitchen.

Rick saw her slim figure walking away from him and reached for his phone but found the battery was dead. "My phone is dead. Can I charge it?" asked Rick in a slight raised voice. "Did you enter my apartment after asking my permission?" asked Gianna from the kitchen. Rick chuckled at how casually Gianna was dominating him even after seeing the gun in his possession.

Rick entered the bedroom and saw the charger plugged into another phone. He removed the charging pin and inserted the pin into his phone. Gianna's phone screen lit up and he saw Victor's message in the notification bar. 'Is she a doctor? No wonder she had bandaged me like a professional.' thought Rick and kept the phone back on the side table.

Rick switched on his phone and found no message from his men. He dialed a number and hoped there was nothing wrong with his men. "Rick! Thank God you made it! We were worried sick. Where are you?" asked Albert, one of Rick's men. "I am good. Are you guys alright?" asked Rick with concern.

"We both were hit. We managed to escape and came back to the base. Ben was hit in his liver and lost a lot of blood. He is still in the ICU. I was hit in my arm and it's not that serious.What about you?" replied Albert in a serious tone. "I am good. Nothing to worry about. Tell Derrick to pick me up, as soon as possible. I will send you the location." said Rick in a low voice.

"Hmm. About that." Albert hesitated to reply to Rick. Rick sensed something fishy and said in a low domineering tone, "Spit it out." "The Ellerbrocks have put out a notice for a wide search. Ellerbrock personally called Derrick and told him that the Ellerbrocks are watching us. So, Derrick told you to stay low wherever you are for a few days." said Albert, ready to get scolded.

Rick's eyes narrowed and his grip around the phone tightened as he heard the information from Albert. He gritted his teeth and said in an icy tone, "Tell Derrick, if he doesn't find a way within tomorrow noon, the deal is off and to get ready to pay every single penny." Rick hung up the call without another word and sat there staring at the floor with eyes filled with rage and clenched fists.

Meanwhile in the hospital, the team was on their rounds and stopped at Alexander's ward. Victor and Ralph checked his condition thoroughly and also noticed Mr.Richard was nowhere around. Mr.Peter who had recovered well from the surgery was present with Alexander.

"You have recovered but that doesn't mean you can exert yourself over the limits. So take care of yourself, if you have to take care of Alexander." said Victor to Peter in a cautioning tone. Mr.Peter nodded at Dr.Victor and looked at Alexander who blinked his eyes once.

Ralph noticed Alexander kept looking at the door and asked, "Are you waiting for your grandfather, Mr.Alexander?" Alexander blinked twice. "So who are you waiting for?" Alexander looked blankly at Ralph and Ralph realized his question was indeed stupid. Ralph turned to Mr.Peter and asked who was he waiting for? Mr.Peter shrugged first but thought of something and asked Alexander, "Is it Dr. Gianna?" Alexander blinked his eyes once and smiled brightly.

"Dr.G has taken a day off. She will come tomorrow to examine you, Mr.Alexander." said Victor with a bright smile. Alexander blinked once and smiled back.