An Offer.

Rae got back from work , he had tried to leave after being informed of what Alara had found out. He had not planned for her to find out like that .

After failing to get away from work he gave up and decided to meet her back at home after he was done.

When he walked in he could hear chatter and laughter , they had guests ?.

It was Mia, Charlotte and both there mother's .

They turned to see him walk in .

"Sister in law , brother is back " Charlotte yelled upon seeing her brother.

"What are you all doing here ?" He asked.

"I got back early from the trip so I picked up Mia and we came to see Alara ' said his sister.

"And they found us here already, I had not seen my daughter in law for awhile . So I invited her mother to come join me " said his mother.

He heard footsteps , Alara appeared . She was dying her hair with a towel. Seemed to have just had a bathe.

The sweet scent of her shampoo drifty around the room.

She smiled back at him.

"Your back " hugging Rae .

"Mmm" he took the towel from her . Alara watched as he pushed her back down and started drying her hair.

"Mom made dinner , we where about to eat " she said.

"It's good your back, Mia and Charlotte set the table . While me and your get the food ready " said Aurora.

The two girls got up and each did there role. Alara smiled watching them .

"And here I thought we had this place to ourselves " commented Rae.

"Come on brother , don't be mean. We only came to see sister in law " said Charlotte.

"But she was hungry so I offered to cook something " said his mother.

"And then we all decided to stay and eat with you both " finished her mother .

"And am glad your all here " she smiled.

Rae gazed back at her . She was trying to hide it but he could easily read it on her.

After dinner while Mia and Charlotte were busy cleaning up . The two mothers and the couple sat on the balcony .

"Mother is there something bothering you ?" asked Alara

"Well ,it's about ..." She paused.

"If Grandfather is still stubborn then...".

"He was poisoned ...and they believed it was done by .." she gulped looking up to meet Rae's surprised gaze.

"Ivana ?!" he finished.

She nodded.

"Is he okay ?" Alara asked.

She sighed , "No his not , she was able to mix different poisons to come up with one strong enough to kill him" she said.

"What do you mean ?" Alara asked.

Rae breathed holding her hand.

"Just like you , granfather 's body can break down any poison in his body before it does harm to him "he explained.

"But this time , it failed. His left side of the body was paralyzed,he can't speak or move . He was in a coma but woke up a few days after I got there " she let out.

"And Ivana ?. If you have her then you can help him " said Alara.

"She vanished again "

Silence followed.

"So how is grandfather ?" Rae finally asked .

"His stable now but ....".

"But ?". Alara asked.

"But without the antidote , they believe he will die within a week "

"Oh my God " Alara cried .

"Is there anything we can do ?"her mother asked .

"Apart from being by his side there is nothing else we can do " she answered.

Alara blinked.

"What about my blood ?". She muttered.

"Huh?" both women looked at her confused.

But not Rae , without her adding anything he knew what she meant.

"No" he instantly said.

"But....".

"I said No" he sternly muttered then got up and left.

She looked back at the two women .

"Honey ?"her mother let out.

"I will talk to him " she sighed, "Mother , my body isnt affected by any type of poison I might be of help with finding an antidote " she explained.

"Huh....but I don't think it's a good idea " said Rae's mother.

"I agree" said her mother.

Alara breathed.

"That man was able to poison you last time , your body isn't strong enough anymore " her mother added.

"Yes I know , but my body builds a new and stronger resistance everytime such a thing happens to me. So am confident am stronger now " she smiled.

"I will let the doctors know so we can see what to do " Rae's mother agreed.

She nodded.

"Thanks mother , you let me know when you need me" she said.

Mia and Charlotte appeared.

"Time for us to leave " they said.

The two mothers stood up too, "let's go together then ".

Rae had disappeared .

After the four left Alara searched the bedroom but he wasn't there so she called him.

"Hi" she answered when he picked up.

He didn't answer.

"Where did you go ?" She asked

Still silence.....

"Our guests have left , so am home alone now " she added.

She could hear his breathing .

"Love , please come home " she said then hang up.

She closed the balcony door and headed to the bedroom.

A few minutes later she heard him at the door . Closing her eyes and pretending to be asleep , Alara heard him walk into the bedroom.

Quietly he moved to the bed and slid right next to her. She held her breath.

His warm arms grabbed her waist pulling her to him.

His face buried in her neck taking in her scent , he placed a kiss on her cheek.

"Am sorry love." he let out.

She breathed placing her hands on his .

"I know ..and am sorry too" she let out

"You still want to do it ?" he asked.

"Mmm, I want to help him. I know you have your difference's but his still your grandfather ".

He was silent .

"So please have my back " she added.

"I always do . Promise me if it proves to be dangerous for you and the baby we back out "

She nodded turning to face him.

"Thank you "

He bent down kissing her lips.

"I love you ..so much . Don't forget that " he breathed.

She smiled holding onto him.

"And I love you too" .