CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

Paisley Redmond P.O.V

I opened the house with the help of keys Kyle had given me on the third day after I shifted here.

"I'm home!" I shouted notifying Kyle and my babies about my arrival, walking inside I kept the shopping bags carelessly on the floor.

There was an odd silence throughout house, pin drop silence.

"Kyle?" I called out walking to the living room.

"Kyle?" I called out again but the answer was silence.

I quickly rushed towards the kitchen checking the living room in process for any signs of my husband and kids, but found none. I walked towards the kitchen to check but was met with a rather amusing sight.

Behind the kitchen counter Kyle and the twins were hiding, I could very clearly hear the suppressed giggles of my kids and Kyle's head was quite visible.

Funny man! He thought he could hide under the kitchen counter. Like isn't he aware of his over six feet height?

I don't what fascination he has with sneaking up on me, knowing it really frightens me to no end. So, I decided to just go do the reverse thing. I planned on scaring them instead of being scared.

I tip-toed towards the kitchen counter and screamed "Booo!"

Ryder and Noah yelped and stood up frightened, and ran straight out of the kitchen as I laughed at their reaction. Whereas Kyle, just got up from beneath the counter and turned around smiling.

"I like the sound of that." He said leaning forward from the other side of the counter engulfing my hands in his.

I frowned and asked "Like the sound of what?"

"You saying: I'm home!" He said with a wide grin.

"Well, it's better to get use to everything I can as soon as possible." I replied truthfully with a smile and blushed under his intense gaze.

Breaking our eye contact, I pulled my hands of his hold and walked to the refrigerator to help myself with a galss of water.

After greedily gulping down the contents of the glass, I kept it in the sink and turned around to face Kyle.

"So, what did you do today?" He asked casually.

"Nothing much, just had lunch, shopped a bit and caught up with each other." I answered.

"What did you have for lunch?" He asked with a smirk already knowing the answer.

"Italian!!" I replied grinning from ear to ear.

I am ways like a kid on Christmas when it comes to Italian food. It just tastes fantastic! During my pregnancy with Noah and Ryder, I ate way too much Italian, and the little boys too have developed a taste for it.

Letting out a laugh he said "Your obsession with that cuisine, is something I was never able to understand and neither am I able to figure out now."

Chuckling at his statement I replied "Well, if perfectly fine is you can't figure out a girl's food habits." Winking in the end.

"Whoa whoa! Did you like just seriously wink at me? Not that I mind it, but still." He said amazed.

"Yeah? So what?" I asked confused.

"No, it's just that with everything going on between us." He said motioning his hands between us. "It's difficult to believe that, you are really warming upto me again." He said with a distant and doubtful look in his eyes.

"Kyle, I know even I feel a bit odd with everything. The point is, if we are moving on from everything, you don't need to have any kind of doubt in your head about it. This decision I've made, was made keeping all the things in mind. And now, we don't even have any kind of secrets between us, so let's just throw all these fears out of the window and focus on the future. But this certainly doesn't mean I'm going to hesitate to leave if things go downhill once again." I explained slowly, wanting to make everything crystal clear.

An I unreadable expression passed Kyle's face when I mentioned the fact of not have any secrets between us, making me wonder why did that happen.

"You are right...I am just stressing out without any reason. And I assure you, I'll make nothing goes downhill." Kyle said with a look of understanding on his face, grabbing me by the waist pulling me close to his chest.

I just stood there hugging him back trying to give him the comfort he needed.

After I don't know how long he pulled away, but still snaking a hand around my waist.

"Let's go to the boys." I said and pulled Kyle to the living room with me.

We went to the living room but the twins weren't there. So, we figured out the must be their room.

We walked up to their room and entered to see them having fudge cookies.

Little crumbs of the cookies were all around their cute little faces.

"Enjoying your sweet treats babies?" I said and went to sit beside them with Kyle following me.

"Would you like to have some mommy?" Ryder asked offering me his cookie.

"No thank you, love." I replied kissing his forehead.

Noah just ignored me completely.

"Noah baby?" I said and he just turned his head in the other direction.

I looked towards Kyle and he mouthed "About this morning."

I though about it for a second and remembered the time I had refused to take him with me to Mel and Nick.

"Noah baby, are you upset with mommy because she didn't take you with her this morning?" I asked softly and picked him up despite his reluctance.

"Yes." He replied and burried his face in my neck hiding from me.

"But I promised I will take you with me the next time." I said.

"No! I wanted to go today!" He said and hit me with his fist on the back expressing his anger.

Kyle was about to object with Noah hitting my back, but I motioned him to stop. When Noah is angry or upset, you can only calm him down with patience and hugs.

"I am sorry, honey. Even Uncle Nick and Aunt Mel didn't get Brandon with them. Next time, when we all meet I'll take you with me, okay?" I cooed and kissed his forehead.

"Prowise?" He aske looking up at me with happiness shining in his eyes.

"Promise." I said making him wrap his hands around my neck tightly.

"Thank you mommy!" He exclaimed kissing my cheek.

"Your welcome sweetie!" I replied kissing his chubby cheeks.

After that we all sat down and spent some family time together, till the boys were asleep making up for their missed afternoon nap.

Tucking them into bed Kyle and I went downstairs.

"What all did you shop?" Kyle asked once we both settled down in the living room but a mug of hot steaming coffee. I resisted the urge to laugh at him, since I've come back, Kyle shows keen interest to know about whatever I do.

"Lemme get the bags, I'll show it to you." I said setting the mug on the table and got up to get the bags.

Getting the bags I came back to the living room setting them on the carpet.

"Here!" I said taking out the things I got for Noah and Ryder.

I handed him the bags which had their stuff which consisted of, shorts, jeans, t-shirts, cute tracksuits, shoes and new school bags.

"Damn! How much time did you spend gathering all these?" He asked shocked.

"Oh well, a lot. Buying things for them is just so difficlut!" I exclaimed.

"These one's are for you!" I said taking out the new t-shirts I got for him.

Last week I heard him telling me that he seriously needed to buy some new t-shirts.

"You remembered I needed these?" He asked surprised.

"Of course! I bought them, this means I remembered." I answered his question in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Thank you, baby!" He said and leaned in to kiss me.

The kiss started off gently, as if he was pouring all his emotions in it. Trying to convey to me the message of his true love, but it things started to get heated after a while.

Our lips moulded together as if they were went meant to be, he pulled me close to him by the waist and settled me on his lap, I was straddling him. Kyle's grip on my waist tightened and I tangled my hands in his hair. I felt a lick on the seam of my bottom lip asking for entrance, which I gave without a second thought. He thrusted his tounge into my mouth mingling with mine, our tongues danced together and we kissed passionately till we both ran out of breathe.

I was the first one to pull away blushing, Kyle gave me a devilish smile and I pressed my head into his muscled hard chest.

"Now you are shy!" He said and I could guarantee he was smirking.

I just kept quiet and hugged him tight pressing further into his chest, and he rubbed my back with one hand and with the other one stroked my hair.

We just sat there close to each other in comfortable silence. Comfortable silence we had experienced together after quite a long period of time.

After what felt like hours of silence Kyle spoke "Paisy, what do you have in the bag there?"

I pulled away from him and got off his lap still blushing and turned around to look at the bag he was talking about.

Seeing the bag my brows creased in confusion. This bag wasn't mine, it didn't belong to me. Stretching my hand I picked it up to see the contents inside it.

It held clothes for new born girls. Surely, this belonged to Melissa and might have been mixed up with mine.

"Oh, this belongs to Melissa. It was mixed up with mine." I replied looking at him, and he just nodded in return.

"Let me just call and infrom her about it." I said and picked up my mobile that was placed on the table infront of me.

I called her twice but her phone was switched off.

"It's switched off." I told Kyle who was looking at me the entire time.

"Then call her tomorrow morning." He sated in-a-matter-of-fact tone.

"I know, but it's better to tell her now. She'll go nuts looking for these, as it is this is the set of clothes she loved the most." I told him.

He just shrugged and went back to take another sip of his coffee.

This time I called Nick.

After eight rings his phone was answered.

"Why don't you husband and wife lift your phone's?" I asked faking anger.

Nobody from the other line spoke, but I could hear somebody's laboured breathing....

"Hello Nick? Nick are you there?" I asked and the feeling of uneasiness settled within me.

"H-hello." I heard someone croak out. That someone being Luke. Many things ran through my mind, as to why was Luke answering Nick's phone? Why did he sound like he had been crying?

"Luke!? Luke, what's happening why does you voice sound so horse? Where is Nick?" I asked an unknown fear bubbled in my chest.

"Paisley." Was all he said and I could hear him sniffing.

"Luke!!! What happened? Tell me, please!" I almost pleaded.

"It's Mel, Paisley. She... she's in the hospital!" He rasped.

"What? Did she go into an early labour? Are she and the baby fine?" I asked, fear now striking me with full force. With high stress levels, Melissa could go into an early labour, which happens to be risky.

"N-no, Melissa has not gone into an early labour. She f-fell off the stairs, she's is in the ho-hospital. She and the baby are not in a good condition, Paisley. The situation is critical." He choked out.

Tears welled in my eyes. The tought of something happening to my bestfriend and her baby frightened me to no end.

"W-which hospital is she in? I am coming right away." I said frantically.

"Green Hill Hospital(made up not real)." Luke replied with a deep breath.

"I am coming! Just don't worry! Have faith in god both of them will be absolutely fine." I said and cut the call not waiting for his reply.

I turned around only to see a confused Kyle.

"What happened, love? Why are you crying?" He asked concerened wiping away my tears.

"Me-Mel's in the hospital. She fell of t-this stairs, Kyle. She and the b-baby are in a cr-critical condition." I told him with tears flowing down my cheeks.

"F*ck! Come let's get you to the hospital." He said and started walking out of the house.

"N-no, you stay here. The boys are alone even Rose isn't here. I'll go by myself you stay here." I told him.

"I can't let you drive in this state Paisley. Let me drive you." He opposed.

"No! I'll go with John." I said and ran out of the house taking my bag and phone with me to the hospital.

On the way to the hospital I asked John, Kyle's chauffeur to drive quick.

Throughout the ride I just prayed for the well being of my bestfriend and her baby.

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Luke Dawson P.O.V

It's been three hours since me and Nick brought Mel to the hospital.

The moment she got here, they took her in for an operation. Since then, we haven't heard a word from them. The nurses keep rushing in an out of the room and never do they once answer our questions.

I feel miserable for saying all that. If I would have been more careful in checking if Mel was around or not, it would have been better. This unwanted situation could have definitely been avoided.

Nick has been like a statue, he just keeps balling his eyes out. Well, you can't expect a man to be his normal self when his wife and child are in danger of their life.

If I get a single chance for undoing this unfortunate day, I would gladly to do without wasting a second. I can give up all my wealth, fame and fortune to erase this day. But it can't be done, can it?

I just wish the almighty would listen to my prays and save both my niece and twin.

The thought of loosing either one of them causes an unbareable pain in my chest. Waves of fear run through my body and sweat beads start to tickle down my forehead.

When I had recieve Pasisley's call, I couldn't help but cry. I just had to tell her! Seeing her name on the display screen of Nick's mobile, I immediately felt as everything will be alright. It felt as if a new strength and hope to think positive had been ignited in me. This is what just her name does to me, I will be damned if I lose her.

Sighing and blinking back the tears I went and sat next to Nick.

"They'll be fine brother. Don't lose hope!" I said sitting beside him.

"What if she dosen't make it, Luke? What if I don't get to hold her ever again? It was just this afternoon we both were so happy, why did this happen? I can't lose her or my daughter, Luke. I just can't!" He said looking at me with a broken expression and sobbed.

"Melissa is a fighter, Nick and so is your daughter! They both have to make it, they have to." I said my own voice shaking.

"I can't lose her! She's my life, Luke! I am nothing without her, hell I need her! I f*cking need her!" He sobbed again.

"You won't. You won't lose her, she loves you, Nick she will make it for you." I assured him.

"It's been three hours damnit! Why aren't they giving us a f*cking answer!?" He said frustratedly and angrily wiped away his tears.

As if one cue, the doctor came out of the operation theater and both of us jumped on our feet.

"How are they? How is my wife? Are they both fine?" Nick asked breathless.

The doctor just gave him a sympathetic look and spoke. "Mr.Black, I am afraid but your wife and your daughter are both in great danger. We can't save both of them, you must choose one of them Mr.Black."

My eyes widened in fear.

On the other hand Nick seemed lost.

"Who is in more danger?" He chocked out.

"Both of them are in equal danger." The doctor replied.

"Save them. Save both of them, please." Nick pleaded with tears running down his cheeks.

"I am sorry, Mr.Black, we can't do that. Every second that passes exposes both of them to more danger, please make a choice quick." The doctor said stressed.

"Save her. Save my wife!" Nick said, his voice shaking.

Without wasting another second the doctor rushed back in.

"Melissa will never forgive me, Luke. I practically asked them to kill my daughter, to kill our daughter." He said and fell down on his knees, he burried his face in his hands and his body shook with sobs.

"No! She will forgive you, Nick. She will understand. You did all this because you love, she will forgive you." I said making him stand up on his feet and helped him sitting down on the bench.

After that both of us just sat in silence wishing for the best to happen.

Exactly after one and a half hour the doctor came and we rose to our feet.

"Doctor?" Nick asked.

"Mr.Black, we were able to save your wife successfully, but I am sorry we tried our best but couldn't save your daughter." The doctor said.

The emotions on Nick's face varied within seconds. From relief, to dread, to lost it all happened in a second.

I just stood there like a stone. Memories of me promising Mel to spoil my neice rotten played like a clip in my mind. All the times when she excitedly brought things for the nursery, the way both Mel and Nick's eyes would shine with love and happiness at the mention of their daughter played in my mind.

A single tear rolled down my cheek and I didn't make any attempt to wipe it away.

"Is... is she fine now?" Nick's voice brought out of my memory lane.

"Yes. Yes, she is. But there is something you need to know, Mr.Black." The doctor said his voice serious, indicating there was more such news none of would like.

Nick only nodded in response.

"It can be difficult for Mrs.Black to conceive in future. I am not saying that she is unable to carry a child, but it can be difficult." The doctor said.

The look in Nick's eyes showed how shattered he was at the moment.

This came as a shocker to me as well, not only did my sister lose her child, she also lost the chance to conceive again.

"Can I meet her?" Was all Nick asked.

"Not right now. She is under the effect of the anesthesia, she will wake up in a couple of hours. When she does, make sure only one person visits her at a time and please try not to breakdown infront of her. In cases like these, the patient needs family support the most. Now, Mr.Black please follow me, I need to give you a brief about her medicines." The doctor said walking away and Nick followed him quietly.

I on the other hand just sat down on the bench, trying to process everything with closed eyes. Hoping always was a nightmare that would end soon.

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Paisley Redmond P.O.V

The moment the car stopped at the hospital I jumped out and ran inside.

I quickly asked the reception for Mel's room but she just guided me to where everybody else was.

Taking the lift I reached the floor and walked down the long white corridor.

The smell of alcohol and anticeptic burned my nose but I ignored it and kept walking.

From a distance I could see a familiar figure. It was Luke.

I quickly ran towards him.

"Luke!" I said and he opened his eyes.

His eyes were blood shot red! If he was like this, god only know's what Nick was feeling.

"Paisley." He said quietly and stood up.

"How's Mel? How's the baby? They both are out of danger, right, are they fine?" I asked hurridely.

Fresh tears welled in his eyes and he spoke "No. Mel is fine, but they couldn't save her baby. The choice had come down between her and the baby. Both of them were in great danger! Nick chose her. The doctors say, conceiving in future for her can be tough." He completed and tears rolled down his face.

I just stood there shocked! How can life be so cruel to someone who always wants the best for the others?

Mel has always been so full of life, her optimism is what I wanted to learn from her. How could this happen to her? How could she lose her daughter and moreover have a thin chance of pregnancy in future.....?

Just this afternoon we shopped like crazy for the baby! Joking about getting her daughter married to one of my boys. Then how could this happen?

The moments we spent talking on the phone about the baby, the times we joked about her daughter being like Mel, fierce and caring. All these moments were running through my mind.

"Paisley?" I heard Luke's voice.

I didn't realise I was crying until I felt wetness on my cheeks.

Tears blurred my vision and I sobbed for the loss of my two bestfriends.

"Why? She did not deserve it!" Was all I said and burst into tears.

Luke came close to me and made me sit down and wrapped his arm around my shoulder, telling me how I needed to be strong for Mel and help her overcome this.

After I calmed down a bit I asked "How did this happen and where is Nick?"

The exact moment I heard Nick voice.

"Tiger?" He asked and looked up through my still blurry vision. The man standing in front me was the exact opposite of my friend. Nick was always confident, he gave off an aura of power just like Kyle, Luke and Ace, he always had this spark in his eyes. But this man was standing there helpless, lost shattered and heartbroken.

"Oh Nick!" I cried out.

He just stood there with a pained expression written across his face and asked "How you are here? I never informed you."

"I had called you for something, but Luke picked up your phone and told me everything." I said.

He just nodded with a lost look in his eyes.

"H-how did this happen?" I asked.

Suddenly his eyes burned with anger and he spat "Because of your f*cking husband, Kyle Redmond!"

My borrows furrowed in confusion and I asked "What? I don't understand! What has Kyle got to do with all this?"

"Oh! He has got everything to do with this. He stole Luke and Mel's firm's clients! So that he could sent Luke from New Jersey and make advances towards you. This situation had always got Mel in stress, today when Luke was telling me about all this, Mel heard and fell off the stairs due to loosing her conscious! I lost my daughter and almost my wife because of your damn husband, Paisley!"

My eyes widened in and my mouth hung open. I couldn't believe Kyle could do this. He has always been very fair in business.

"No. No! This is not possible, Nick. Kyle has always been very fair when it comes down to business. There is surely a misunderstanding about it. I have worked with him even Luke has, we know that he never does anything unfair!" I tried explaining it to him.

"I know it is hard to believe it for you, Paisley but you can ask Luke if you want." He said and walked away.

"Is-is it true, Luke?" I asked Luke turning around.

He just nodded in response and my world collapsed.

Kyle cannot do this! This all is just a misunderstanding. He promised me we wouldn't hide things from each other ever again, we even talked about it today evening and he never did once mention it.

"Luke, are you sure?" I said still not believing anything.

"Yes. Yes, I am." He said.

I felt as the floor had been pulled away from under my feet. Again a lie has been exposed!

My husband had lied to me again!

My knees gave up and fell down on the floor crying.

My husband is responsible for the situation my bestfriend's are in right now.

My husband is the reason my bestfriend's lost their daughter.

My husband is the reason my bestfriend might not be able to experience the joy to being a mother again.

My husband is the reason my trust is broken again.

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Paisley is again feeling betrayed because of Kyle and his actions.

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