Chapter 115 Sub 11: Expect the worse from it!

Expect the worse from it!

Father stood still with his arms crossed staring at the view through the glass then i interrupted.

  "Dad!" I called out as well hugged instantlying

  "Son! Did i inconvenience you? If i did, sorry for that!" He said

  "Oh no! Its fine! I wasn't busy anyways." I smiled as we walked to the couch and sat.

  "Drink with me!" Father opted as he poured some whiskey intp our glasses then turned to me afterwards. How's Gia?" He asked

  "She's great! Dad you asked about her already, im tge son here not her?!" I teased then we both laughed.  He cleared his throat, I knew ut was business to talk about. 

  "I guess you know why i called for you?!"

  "Is there anything better than the Khaleefa's industry?!" I added

  "Exactly!" He took a sip and continued "The last time you came by i spoke to you about the industry which i made decisions that got you flaring up like the springs, i don't want you thinking and concluding that i chose Clinton over you. No! Its for Yeesha, since she can not handle the industry.. " he stated

  "giving Clinton was the best Choice?" I chirped asking

  "Your mother, Yeesha and i all agreed to the decision. Kareem, i want this industry for you not Clinton but since I've got two children then what do i do?" he explained

 "But dad? I worked effortlessly to get to this stage. We both know that im more than eligible and responsible for this. I worked over three years to prove myself and in the end i get an enormous NO, Dad is that suppose to make me smile and cross my legs? I don't deserve this kinda treatment. I deserve more." I expressed myself.

  "I understand where you are coming from but would you have me throw your sister?" He asked

  "Of course not! Dad, give me the industry as planned, is that too much to ask?" I inquired

  "There you go! I made Clinton a partner for some temporary reasons." Father blurted

  "Which is?" I asked

  "You don't have to know but I'd ask you one last time, do you want to hear it or not?" He asked that question because i turned my gaze away from his. i turned to him again "Good! You'd give us an heir within three months or else..." He stated then i interrupted

  "Else what dad? Come on! I don't make babies, i don't give babies..."

  "You know exactly what to do to get one! I am baffled over your nonchalance Kareem, you feel this is some sorta joke or something? You've defiantly gone against us taking Gia to the hospital and we respected that, this is not from you, is it? What ever the problem is, just tell it!" father stopped to take a sip. Does this man even understand me or not, i asked myself. I took a sip too and replied.

  "This is getting out of hand already! You talk like i made this happen on purpose..."

  "Then what is going on, Kareem, what on earth is?"

  "Gia's pregnant!" I couldn't keep the secret no more but spill it. Was it the right decision I made within a snap or not, i confessed regardless. His dim eyes had brightened suddenly with a fixed grin on his face. He sprang up from his seat and held me up, even if father was old; he was too sound and fit foe his age. My parents sometimes made me believe that they partook in the anti aging therapy.

  "Kareem, did you just say that Gia is pregnant?"

  "Yes Dad, she's almost 7 weeks pregnant right now. I could not tell you about it because of how you'd feel, we have risen your hopes numerously and we decided to not say a word but im compelled to let the cat out of the bag!" I explained

  "Oh my, Kareem! This is breath taking, it feels like its only your child I'm anticipating. Your mother and i have long waited for this day to come, shall i call her?" He opted

  "Dad come on, not right away! You'll tell her soon."

  "How can i not tell her when we sleep in the same bed Kareem, this is too much to ask." he explained with a smile "Finally, we have to celebrate plus your grandfather's name remains unchangeable. I love you son, i really do!" He added

  "I love you too dad!" I couldn't say more it less. We hugged tightly. Good thing he was too excited to notice my moodiness, so many things clouded my mind. I had secrets that could leak and take off this smile my father has acquired seconds ago. My phine rang continuously until i answered.

  "Yes!...Wait what?...I'll be there soon....thanks!" I jabbered. Father was worried sick, he asked.

  "What's going on?"

  "Gia's at the hospital, i think its terrible!" I Said

  "oh no! What are you waiting for!" He reminded because instood motionless.

We Stormed out of the mansion as the chauffer drove us away in fathers' car Tesla, his love for Tesla was undeniably too much. Obsession.

We were redirected to to Gia's ward where she laid still and motionless on the bay. I couldn't go in, i stood before the see through glass  instead while my father made the enquiries. I felt a hand rest on my shoulder then i turned in accordance, it was father.

  "Kareem? I don't know exactly how you feel right now but..." He began as we turned to the glass before us "...I can tell you that I've been through this before. Years ago when Danni laid like this, i really thought I'd lose her, i thought that the world would fade in no time, i thought that i was hopeless, i was responsible for that incident and i couldn't live with myself either. When she opened eyes, i knew there was hope for us once more. Kareem, you are your fathers' son and i am your father, you have the khaleefa's blood running through your veins which makes you a fighter, there's a reason why you're called the Lion's Cub. Gia would be fine, you both will be fine, alright." Father encouraged extensively, i felt some sort of comfort by his words.

  "Thanks Dad, for being here!" I added

  "You're my son, remember! If you have to cry, let it out. You'd heal faster. I'd check on the doctor again!" He left after patting me on the shoulder then i nodded lightly but positively.

Few minutes on,

Still staring at my wife, mother embraced me tightly.

  "Mom!" I said underneath my breath

  "Poor Kareem! Life is indeed unfair, did you have to go through this too? Poor children!" She said

  "Mom, i should have let her come with me. I wanted her to rest well!" I added in concern

  "I know Kareem, we can't predict the future so how would we know?! It's ok Kareem, you'll be fine, she will be fine too!" 

  "Mom, its all my fault!" I stated and that was tge moment tears flowed non stop. Father was right about the tears, i only tried to man up before him but matters of the heart can be so overwhelming.

  "It wasn't your fault Kareem, don't do this to yourself." She cautioned in tears too "Gia is a strong girl, she'd come off it in no time, a'ight?"

  "Mama, you wouldn't understand. I've got a lot to talk to you about..." I began

  "Right?! I was shocked and excited to hear about Gia's pregnancy but not to worry, if your father and i tried again you both can always try again. Hmm! I'll be with your father, i need to hear from the doctors too. I love you, baby!" She added then kissed my cheek and walked away.

I stood still again folding my arms still staring at her. She looked pretty even at this condition she was placed in. 

  "Gia, how can i ever forgive myself for this! I should have told you about Tiana, i should have told you the whole truth, did i really have to lie to you again? How can i ever face you or tell you to your face that i have a child out there? A child i already hate and now I've lost mine forever...Babe, i'm truly sorry!" I saud underneath my breath. 

Before i could say a word, i was handed a handkerchief by Yeesha while Clinton stood next to her. 

  "Yeesha? You came?!" I said

She quickly embraced me tightly, her tears soaked me too. I was selfish lately, i was angry at the both of them and now they stood before me showing their concern.

  "Why wouldn't i? You are my brother Kareem, my only brother!" She blurted heartily.

  "I'm sorry Yeesha, I'm truly sorry for everything i said to you lately, i was mean!" I apologized

  "No, you were right. You were fighting for what was yours..." She added

  "But you're my sister, isn't it? We should do this together." I sighed in distress

  "Lets not talk about the Industry, Clinton and i are here for you and Gia. Too bad she has to suffer like this." Yeesha added again

  "That's right, bro! We are here for you, she'll be fine. We are all hopeful, we'd be here until she opens her eyes!" Clinton stated from behind. I nodded positively.

  "Thanks Man! This is alot, im really grateful." I added as well hugged swiftly. The industry was the last thing on my mind, i could even trade my position for Gia's life at the moment if required.

They headed to my parents to talk as well.

The devil approached instantly like she waited by the corner, Tiana Dawson.

  "Jordan?"

As soon as i turned to her, i landed her a heavy slap to her cheek that flung her to the ground.

  "That's exactly where you belong! Do you think that ruining my marriage was the best option? Huh?" I yelled. She helped herself up you her feet still holding her cheek. "If you know what's best, get the hell of out my sight. You don't wanna die, do you?"

  "Jor...Jordan!" She sobbed stuttering "I didn't do anything, you've got to believe me. After i was done shopping, i headed to the house and Jane said she had left the house some minutes after we left the house. I would never hurt Gia that way...i know i had threatened but i was after you not her." she explained but I was defiant.

  "Do you think I'd believe that? After everything you tried to do? Do i look like an illiterate to you, huh? Get out before i call the cops on you finally!" I instructed turning away. I could my ferociousness.

  "Jordan I swear to you that i didn't do this, you have to believe me..." She Pleaded in tears. I lifted my hand to hit her again then someone interrupted.

  "Dude? You shouldn't hit a woman a'ight. We've got to talk!" Jeff intervened putting my hand down

  "Leave!" Lamar gave her a daunting look, she disappeared to where i did not know.

We all hugged at once, they were people i wanted to see. We sat at the corner while i was restless.

  "You hit a woman, Kareem! That's unbelievable!"

Jeff said

  "Who cares? Who literally cares, Jeff? She ruined my life already. I would never forgive her for what she did, i would never ever do!" I stated almost yelling

  "What do you mean she ruined you? Who's she anyways?" Lamar asked

  "Its complicated! We're not talking about here right now. I'm glad y'all came!" I said

  "Ok, if you say so! We came as soon as Yeesha called on us, its pathetic. Gia is a fighter, she'd get thru' it like nothing happened a'ight?!" Jeff added heartily "Zoe would come by much later!"

  "You know I've got no wife for now, she'd be back soon which i know. Bro, you'd be fine. Come on, lion's cub!" Lamar stated also teasing. I forced a beam.

The most important people in my life surfaced and i was certain that they'd be here, that's family.

  "Can we talk about Gia?! Gia was pregnant all along?" Jeff stirred tilting his brows to the heavens

  "Yes! I couldn't find the right time to say it..." I said with little or no defense

  "...Until she lost the baby?! It seemed right huh? Why didn't you say something, we all misjudged her state. You are ridiculous, Kareem!" Lamar blurted. They were both disappointed, i could tell from their impressions.

  "Its the false hopes i was scared of, y'all know we had hopes on for ages..." I said defensively "I decided that we keep shut instead."

  "Yes but we are your buddies, we tell us just anything. How do we support you if you don't tell us? That's the trilogy, man!" Jeff cautioned. He was right about everything, I should have told them. We share secrets and this was monumental too. Now, i had one more thing to tell not just them but my entire family, how do i go about it?!