Chapter - 97 - Just a pillar

After 10 minutes, Gianna opened her eyes slowly and said, "Thank you." "That's not important now. Will I be able to buy the antidote without a prescription?" asked Rick holding her left arm. Gianna shook her head and said, "It's okay, if I stay here like this for another three hours, I will be fine."

"You will get sick if you stay in the water for that long!" exclaimed Rick. "Shall I call Victor and tell him to bring the antidote?" Gianna looked at him and said, "I don't think it's a good idea." "Then tell me the name of the antidote and I will arrange it! I can't allow you to sit in this cold water like this," said Rick.

Rick gave her no other choice, so Gianna let him know the name of the antidote. Rick filled the tub with more cold water and walked into the bedroom. He switched on his phone and texted an unknown number.

Rick: New offer urgently* available! Buy 2* 5"* teddies and get 1 ABC* free. Offer valid till 8th* November. Shop location - Midnightdew building, Bluebridge, Halston City - 102*

Unknown number: I want to place d order.

Rick entered the living room and saw Jason comfortably lying on the floor. Rick grew furious thinking about the suffering Gianna was going through. He climbed on top of Jason and started punching him hard as if Jason was a punching bag. Blood started oozing out from Jason's face, but Rick stopped suddenly.

Rick remembered her words, "One drop of blood on my carpet, and you are dead!". Rick pulled him out of the carpet and gave him three kicks to the chest. He entered the washroom and saw Gianna lying in the bathtub with her eyes closed.

Rick crouched near the bathtub and asked, "Gianna? Are you alright?" Gianna nodded and said, "Can you fill the tub with fresh cold water?" Rick stood up and let out the filled water completely. He turned the pipe on to fill the tub with cold water. "Hold on for some more time. The antidote will be here soon. Do you want something else?" "Where is that ba*****?" asked Gianna looking at Rick. "I will take care of him. Don't worry." Gianna chuckled and shut her eyes. "How do you want to kill him? I will kill anyone who dares to touch you," said Rick with furrowed brows.

"Spare him. I want some scars to last till his death but don't hurt his vitals. He still has to do his doctor duties. Can you do that?" asked Gianna, looking at Rick. Rick smirked and asked, "Wouldn't killing him be easy?" Gianna shook her head. "Okay. I will try my best to keep him alive!" Ding Dong … "Is it Mrs. Rogers?" asked Rick. Gianna urged him to check the monitor. Rick sprinted toward the monitor and saw Mrs. Rogers standing in front of the door. Rick ran back to the washroom and informed Gianna.

"Can you carry me to the monitor?" asked Gianna. Ding dong... Rick bent to carry her in bridal style and walked towards the monitor. Gianna switched on the speaker button and said, "I am taking a bath, Mrs. Rogers. I will come over after some time." "Okay. Take your time!" said Mrs. Rogers and returned to her apartment.

Rick carried her back to the washroom. Gianna looked at his face and thought, 'Is he a good guy or a rotten guy? Why do I still feel a mysterious aura around him? Why do I feel like tasting those lips? Gianna!!! You are not in your right mind!!' Rick slowly placed Gianna into the tub and left to mop the floor.

Ding dong… Gianna's eyes flew open, wondering who was at the door. Rick looked at the monitor and saw two men in complete black attire. He opened the door and said, "Jack and Jill never wanted to go to the hill." "If Humpty fell, then Jack and Jill have to go," said one of the men. Rick let the men in and complained, "When will they stop with this ridiculous passcode?"

The men chuckled and gave the antidote to Rick. "Spare him. I want some scars to last till his death but don't hurt his vitals. He still has to do his doctor duties." Rick repeated her exact words. "Yes, sir," said the man and carried him away.

'I heard the bell. Why is he still not here? Did something happen to him?' thought Gianna and immediately stood up. She couldn't take a step forward as she felt dizzy. "Where are you going?" Gianna turned and looked at him with relief. Rick hung the towel on the hanger and helped her to get out of the tub.

Gianna held his hand tightly and stepped out of the tub. As she lifted her other leg, she stumbled upon the tub and fell right into his arms. Rick firmly stood his ground, but Gianna ended up hugging him tightly.

Rick chuckled and said, "I didn't know you liked me so much!" Gianna felt embarrassed and took a few steps away from him. "Who likes you? You are just like a pillar which I held on for support." "You look fine now. Change your clothes and come soon. The antidote is here," said Rick and stepped out.

Gianna took a quick hot shower and wrapped her body with the towel as she stepped outside the washroom. She noticed the bedroom door was closed and walked quickly towards the cupboard to put on comfortable pants and a t-shirt.

Rick was worried as Gianna didn't come out still and knocked on the door. "Gianna? Are you alright?" asked Rick. Gianna immediately opened the door and gave a faint smile before walking towards the couch.

Rick passed the small bag toward her. Gianna looked at Rick with a questioning look. "It's the antidote. Didn't I say I have connections?" Gianna smirked, and Rick volunteered to inject the medicine.