Confessing to Mom

Ahhh. What...

Why is it hurting this much ?

Ahhh... God...

My stomach...

Fuck... I can't move my hand !

What's..

" Don't, move dear. "

A female voice striked on my ears.

Is she my Mo...

No, she doesn't talk like that.

I tried to get up and I felt a massive pain in my stomach !

" Fuck !

Ahhhh. "

I yelped in pain.

" Hey, I told you not move. "

Lady said.

I couldn't open my eyes completely and due to the water in my eyes, my vision was blurred.

I couldn't see who she was.

" Where am I ?

And who are you ? "

I asked her.

" Oh, dear you are in the hospital.

And I am your nurse.

Did you lost your memory, honey ?

You got shot in the stomach and there are four guys with you along with your parents ! "

Nurse told me.

Oh...

Yes now I remember, Michael shot me...

And fuck...

Cole shot him in the HEAD !

" I need to meet the guys, sister. "

I said desperately.

" No dear, no one is allowed to meet you till tomorrow morning ! "

Nurse said softly.

" What ?

But why ? "

I asked.

" Because your wound can get infected with the outsider's visit.

It's for your safety, girl. "

Nurse said softly.

" Um...

Did Cops came here ? "

I asked her.

" Yes.

I saw two Cops talking with one of the guys. "

Nurse said.

" Did they arrested anyone ? "

I asked horrified.

" No, dear.

They seemed his friends.

Now, have your medicine and take rest.

You need as much as rest to recover.

I'll be outside, press the button beside your right thumb if you need me. "

Nurse said.

She left me there with many unanswered questions.

Friends ?

May be Cole has friends here.

But would they be able to save him ?

Please god, please don't let anything happen to Cole.

If anything happens to him because of me...

I...

Won't be...

Why am I...

Feeling...

Sleepy...

Did she...

" Mmm...

Mm... "

I opened my eyes to the light on my eyes to find my hand; the one without the syringe, in Cole's hand.

He was sitting beside my bed.

He was rubbing my hand so softly and lovingly.

I gave him a weak smile and when I ran my eyes in the room, my Mom was standing with Pavel at the end of my bed and Lauren and Jules were sitting on the other side of my bed.

Everyone's eyes were wet.

The pain in my stomach wasn't letting me focus on anything.

I was still trying to give them the best smile I could, but failed !

" Oh, kitten I can't tell how relieved I am feeling to see you open your eyes finally ! "

Cole said crying.

He placed a sweet kiss on the back of my hand and lowering his face, he rubbed it against his cheek.

Jules ran his hand over head and pressing his lips to my forehead he said,

" Thank god, darling you are alright.

I just couldn't see you laying like this in the bed for hours... "

Jules said sniffing.

" I am so happy to see you opened your eyes. "

Lauren said and lowering his head to my hand having the syringe and pressed his lips to my fingers.

It was very overwhelming experience for me and I couldn't stop the tears rolling down my cheeks. Mom and Pavel came to me and she wiped my tears and kissed my forehead.

" Is it hurting so much, dear ?

Do you want me to call the nurse for you ?

Or the doctor may be ? "

Pavel asked me with genuine concern in his voice and eyes.

I wanted to talk to him, but the pain was severe and so, I only shooked my head and smiled at him.

I scanned the room, but Derek wasn't there !

I turned to Cole and was about to ask about him,

" I know kitten, you want to know where is Derek, right ? "

Cole said.

I nodded slowly.

" He is with his Cop friends.

He is dealing and trying to compose the situation 'I' fucked up !

And kitten, now that the topic has raised let me tell you everything what's gonna happen and what we need you to do ! "

He didn't let my hand go, instead he squeezed it a lightly and told me what happened when I was unconscious.

Pavel is ready to take the blame ?

And they prepared even a story ?

And that too with the help of the COPS !

To save Cole, Pavel decided to sacrifice his life.

But Cole assured me that, nothing would happen to him if, I gave the statement to the Cops, what Cole wants me to !

Ofcourse I'd do anything to save him !

After all he did a huge thing for me and that too when, he doesn't know me and moreover doesn't know COLE!

After I had juice and my medicines, the Cops came to take my statement.

The nurse gave me painkiller through syringe !

I missed Dominic at that time so much.

He removed my fobia of the syringe.

If he was here now, he would have felt proud of me and himself !

The Cops seemed to be good guys.

" Hello, Miss. Ashley.

I hope you are feeling better today ? "

Cop said.

" Yes, I am. "

I said weakly.

" Good.

We hope you recover soon from this injury.

I am Evan Stewart and he is my partner Andrew Averson.

She is Paula Tame and her partner Thomas Jefferson.

We want your statement about what happened yesterday with you if, you are willing to do it now or we can wait till your next dose ! "

Evan said softly.

" Um...

Can I have my friends with me, while I... "

I said getting nervous.

I wanted them to be with to save the situation if, I fucked it up.

" I am afraid you can't, my dear !

It's a rule that, the statement of victim is taken in a lonely room.

So that, no one could force or pressurise them to change their statement.

So, please, co-operate with us. "

Paula said warmly.

" Ok.

What do I have to do ? "

I asked.

" Nothing much, Miss.

Just answer our questions, that's it ! "

Andrew said formally.

" We would appreciate if, you answered our questions properly.

Or we'll need to bug you to get the correct answers ! "

Thomas said coldly.

Evan and Paula seemed nice to me but their partners aren't very friendly towards me.

I got uncomfortable and turned to face Paula.

She placed her hand over mine and squeezed it softly,

" Don't worry, dear.

I know you will tell us what happened yesterday. And if, you don't remember it clearly due to the trauma; I hope your friends might have reminded you ACTUALLY what happened yesterday.

Right ? "

Paula gave me a meaningful look.

She ran her hand on the side of my face,

" Oh, poor kitten.

Don't worry baby and just answer our questions as you KNOW the answers !

Understand ? "

Paula said again meaningfully.

Oh, so I am guessing she is one of the friends of Derek.

And now I'll answer their questions, according to what Cole told me !

" So, tell me Miss. Ashley, is it true that Michael Grayson was trying to hurt you even in Greenland ? "

Evan asked softly.

" Yes.

He always wanted my property which my father had transferred to my account. "

I said.

" Did he attacked you in Greenland ?

Like with the intension of hurting you physically or killing you ? "

Andrew asked.

" Yes.

Many times !

I live there with my friends and they too got injured in those attacks. "

I said.

" Did Michael held you hostage at gun point yesterday ? "

Thomas asked.

" Yes, he did. "

I said.

" What happened after that ? "

Evan asked.

I looked at him and Paula and told everything looking at them only as I felt secure with them.

" I was at my parent's place.

He came and threatened to kill me.

My step Dad tried to talk him out and even offered his whole property to him and let me go !

But Michael said, he doesn't want anyone's property.

Once I am dead, my property would be his !

My Dad...

Step Dad dared to go close to him and he started punching and kicking my Dad.

My Dad too defended himself and when Michael couldn't hit anymore, he took out his gun and held me hostage and threatened to kill me.

My Dad got panicked seeing me at gun point.

He tried to get closer to us so that, he somehow take me away from Michael.

But Michael even pointed at him and threatened to kill him as well if, he didn't stayed at his place.

My Dad got sacred for his as well as for my life.

As he is a well known and rich person, he have a licensed gun for his protection in emergency cases only.

He never keeps it away.

It was in his jacket pocket.

He took it out and pointed at Michael.

But he was moving with the point as my Dad was moving !

He tried to aim at his leg, but he hid them behind mine and he did the same with all the body parts.

He was threatening to shoot me.

I was shorter than him.

My head was at his chest.

My Dad got a clear aim and fired the bullet.

It hit his head and he too tried to shoot him, but the impact of the bullet was strong and Michael's hand fell lower and he shot before falling on ground and his bullet got shot in my stomach ! "

I said.

" Do you really want us to believe that whatever you just said is true, Miss. Ashley ? "

Thomas said raising his eyebrows.

I looked at him.

He wasn't looking convinced with what I told him. I remembered that, my lie is gonna save Pavel and Cole !

I breath in and looking into his eyes I confidently said,

" Yes.

Because that's what happened there ! "

I said firmly.

" WE will decide that !

Now, you can rest.

We'll take the statements of the other witnesses too and see if, their statements matches with yours or not !

You can rest now; but if, we found anything fishy... You'll have to undergo interrogation ! "

Andrew said coldly.

" I don't think you will have to take that much efforts, officers. "

I said firmly.

Paula looked at me and smiled, as if saying,

'Good job !'.

I smiled back.

Thomas and Andrew left the room and Evan and Paula stayed with me.

" You ok, girl ? "

Evan asked.

" Yes, officer. "

I said.

" No need to be so formal with me.

I am Derek's friend and it makes me his girl's friend too !

Call me simply Evan !

And take care, I need to go with them to other witnesses. "

Evan said smiling.

" Um...

Evan do you think they believed me ? "

I asked worried.

" Don't worry, darling.

We are Cops !

It's requirement of our job not to believe someone until it's proven true. "

Paula said caressing my head.

" But officer, my Dad would be safe, right ?

I mean... "

I said worried about him.

" Don't you worry girl, all the proofs and the evidences are in our favour.

We'll save him just like that !

And yes, call me Paula. "

Paula said smiling.

" Ok, Paula.

Thank you so much.

You don't know how greatfull I am... "

I said getting emotional.

" No need, baby.

Actually I am doing this for that bastard Derek's sake.

But you know, he broke my heart !

He rejected my proposal a long ago by giving me the reason that he don't believe in love and bullshit...

And now ?

He is head over heels for you !

I am actually very jealous of you !

But, I am happy for him too.

He really loves you, don't ever let him go.

He is stupid, but he is a gem ! "

Paula said smiling.

Her words made blush.

He loves me ?

I mean, this isn't very big of a secret.

But I didn't had it clear either.

Yes, I do love him too and I WON'T let him go !

" Why are getting jealous, baby ?

I am here.

I will also fall head over heels for you.

Just give me a chance ! "

Evan said making innocent face.

" Get out !

I am not... "

Paula said brushing him off.

" So, coffee at 7. CCD. Friday.

Be ready, I'll come to pick you up and then we can go for a long walk ! "

Evan said.

" Excuse me ?

I didn't... "

Paula said scoffing.

" Be in navy blue dress.

It'll suite you very much.

So, see you at 7 ! "

Evan said winking at her.

" And now officer, time for our duty !

Let's go.

Take care, Ashley.

See you around.

And don't worry about your Dad. "

Evan said taking a 360 ° turn in his way of talking and topic.

" Are you a glue ? "

Paula said narrowing her eyes.

" Super glue ! "

Evan said smirking.

We all laughed and they left.

After sometime, Derek came in.

I was so glad to see him.

" Oh my poor, sugar. "

He grabbed my face and pressed his lips on mine softly and I felt home !

" Oh, love you can't even imagine how happy and relieved I am to see you awake ! "

Derek said with wet eyes.

" Where the hell have you been ?

I missed you so much. "

I said punching arm.

" Oh love, I missed you too.

But I was busy...

Let it be.

I am here and I won't leave you now. "

Derek said touching his forehead to mine.

The doctor and nurse came to check on me.

They checked my vitals and blood pressure.

The nurse injected some liquid in my saline bottle.

" So, how are feeling now dear ?

Is there weakness or something ? "

Doctor asked.

" Um..

Yes a bit.

But I am better now than last night. "

I said.

" The weakness would be there for some time. You've lost a lot of blood !

You are very lucky to have such a caring and loving husband like him.

It's HIS blood who saved you ! "

Doctor said smiling at me.

HUSBAND ?

I looked at Derek with confusion and he didn't looked me in the eyes.

" Yes, I am very lucky to have him.

You didn't told me baby that, you gave me your blood ! "

I said playing along.

" You know I don't like to brag my deeds ! "

Derek said winking.

Such a drama queen he is !

I actually blushed when, the doctor addressed him as my husband !

After the checkup was done, they left us alone.

" So, Mr. husband ?

Where's my wedding ring, huh ? "

I said teasing him.

He looked at me and smiled awkwardly.

Like I caught him red handed doing some crime.

" If you want, I can get one right now.

Without even leaving the room ! "

Derek said smirking.

" How ? "

I asked confused.

He took my left hand and kissed and sucked the ring finger and I couldn't help but moan at his sweet touch after a long time !

I smiled at him and he smiled back.

It was feeling like, I am seeing him after ages.

We haven't been together for a long time in Greenland.

And we all were together in the hotel here, so we didn't got alone time together.

He grabbed my hand and pressed his lips on it and put it on his chest along with his.

" Why didn't you told him that you aren't my husband ? "

I asked curiously.

" I loved the way it sounded !

I didn't wanted to tell him the truth and miss him calling me your husband !

You... didn't liked him calling me your loving and caring husband ? "

Derek asked hopefully.

Fuck !

What should I tell him ?

I DO liked it, but I can't tell this to him.

What to...

" Can I talk to my daughter, Derek ?

If you don't mind. "

Mom said peeking from the door.

Thank god she saved me from the situation...

But I don't wanna talk to her !

After what she did to me.

" No you can't and 'I' mind that ! "

I said turning my face away.

" Ash, don't be so rude and heartless towards her, love.

At least listen what she want to talk about ! "

Derek said softly.

" No, Derek.

I don't want to listen anything out of her selfish mouth ! "

I said getting mad.

" Hey, don't say that !

She isn't selfish.

Listen to her. "

He said it and left me alone with her !

She came and sat beside my bed.

She placed her hand over mine, but I pulled it away.

" I can understand you are mad at me, baby.

I don't blame you for that.

But please listen to what I have to say to you.

Just once !

Then I will accept any punishment you'll give me. Please look at me baby ! "

Mom said.

Yes I am mad at her.

But I love her so much and can't see her cry because of me !

I looked at her,

" I listen with my EARS !

And you have my ears.

Say whatever you want to and make it quick ! "

I said coldly.

She then told me why did she did what she did.

I trust her intentions.

She can never do anything knowingly to hurt me.

She told me that, she is gonna file complaint against Dad and now, seriously I too don't wanna think about his fame or anything !

Michael is dead and he have hurted my Mom way too much both, emotionally and physically !

She deserves the justice.

I am with her.

I'll have my testimony against him !

I leaned towards her and she took me in her arms.

" I am so sorry, Mom.

I said what not to you without knowing the truth. Please forgive me. "

I said feeling guilty.

" Don't apologise, my child.

Whatever you said, you said because you were hurt.

You were mad and I don't blame you for that !

If I were you, I might have done worse !

I forgive you my child.

I love you so much. "

Mom said.

" I love you too, Mom. "

I said.

She kissed my forehead and held me in her warm hug.

" Mom, let's go back to Greenland.

Your apartment is waiting for you ! "

I said.

" I can't come back, baby !"

Mom said.

" You can't ?

And why not ? "

I asked.

" Baby, I have a small family here.

I can't leave him ! "

Mom said.

" What ?

You are choosing HIM over ME ?

Mom, how can you do that ? "

I said in disbelief.

" Answer my question baby and you won't ask me this ever again !

Would you leave any of those guys for someone else ? "

Mom asked.

" No !

Ofcourse not ! "

I snapped louder than I needed to.

" And why it is so ? "

Mom asked.

" They were the ones because of whom I am alive and safe till date, after we seperated !

They showered me with the love and care more than I deserved.

They gave me everything I couldn't even have expected.

They even don't care about THEIR life when it comes to my safety !

How can I leave someone for someone else, who was always there for me when no one else was there ! "

I said.

" Exactly, baby !

How can I leave the only person who was there for me when no one was there ?

He loves me so much, he cares for me.

He gave me place in his home as well as in his heart !

He loves me like no one ever loved me !

I am happy with him.

He makes me smile and makes me forget about my past and the torcher I went through.

He was always there for me when, I needed him. And I can't leave him now when, he needs me !

I am sorry, baby but I can't leave him.

I love him so much.

I can't loose him ! "

Mom said getting emotional.

I actually saw her happy after what like a lifetime !

She was actually happy with Pavel.

I can't be so selfish to snatch her happiness which she got after so long and going through an emotional and physical hell !

If I were at her place and if she'd asked me to leave them and move in with her here...

I can never do that.

I love my Mom but; I love them more now !

And if we think about it, I'd get married in few years and then, I'll have to stay away from her anyway, so why not let her live and enjoy her life !

" I understood Mom, what actually you were trying to tell me !

I too won't leave them for anyone ! "

I said smiling at her.

" I am glad you got that, baby.

I must say, the guys love you so much.

And they don't need to SAY it, it is visible in their actions and the passion they hold for you !

And the best part is, neither of them loves you less than the other ! "

Mom said getting it less than a day or two.

" Actually, you haven't met the last one yet ! "

I said missing Dominic.

" Just How many guys love you, baby ?

And whom do you love among them ?

Tell me ! "

Mom asked surprised and teasing me.

" Mom, I don't know.

I mean, I love them all !

Because the amount of love each one them showers me with, don't let me love any one of them more than the other !

They love me the same, exactly the same !

Yes, their ways are different to express it or they have different flavours of love for me, but no one is less than the other.

I am getting scared now Mom !

They've started to claim me and have started to show me signs that, they want me to be their; their ALONE !

And I can't choose any ONE of them !

Because choosing any ONE of them would brake the heart of the others.

And neither of them deserve it !

I crave the same for all of them.

It isn't like, I crave someone more than the other. And I feel like a whore while doing that... "

I told her what I feel of myself for having feelings for all of them and being physically involved with all of them; literally behind the other's back !

" Shut up !

Don't you dare think that about yourself !

You LOVE them, you don't share your body to earn money from it !

There's a lot of difference between the two things !

How could you even think about yourself that way ?

Don't think about it too much, right now baby. When the right time will come, some solution would be waiting for you !

Don't worry about anything and keep loving the person, who loves you; only if it's TRUE love ! "

Mom said squeezing my hand lovingly.

I nodded and she kissed my forehead and left the room as the nurse came and gave me medicine and I fell asleep.