The Arranged Bride novel Chapter 27

Sophia's POV

People were slowly gathering , murmuring while I looked on without even blinking. When Brandon slightly shook me, I finally came out of my trance. Without looking anywhere I ran to Ethan.

" Ethan !" I sat down beside him and took his head on my lap . Blood was trickling down his head. Never had I imagined of seeing such a sight.

" Ethan, Baby get up please . Look at me , Ethan ?" I was desperately pleading while tears were freely rolling down my cheeks.

" Leo, get him inside the car, fast." He took up Ethan and once I settled in, he put Ethan on my lap and started driving.

" Everything will be okay , you will be okay." I was assuring myself more than anyone. The ten minutes drive seemed to be the longest of my life.

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I was sitting outside the emergency unit while Leo stood opposite to me. Whenever a nurse came out of the room, we rushed to her but the only answer we have got is that 'nothing can be said right now'.

Leo had already called Nick. So I called and told Papa and Caleb about the accident. I even called Char .

I had always adored Ethan . I remember how ecstatic I was when he started calling me Mom. But now that he was there fighting for his life, I had realised how big a part of my life he has become. Only a few months since I have known him and now I could't imagine being without him.

Please be well baby.

Nick's POV

I was in the middle of a meeting when my phone rang. Usually I don't receive calls during my meetings but the caller ID showed Leo. Though I had called a minute before to ensure if Sophia and Ethan were fine but then Leo wouldn't call to share some joke with me.

" Sir " I heard Leo's voice.

" Yes?"

" Sir, Ethan has met with an accident and we have admitted him to CRS hospital." I felt like all the wind was sucked out of my lungs. Ethan ... Hospital .... I snapped out of my shock and hung up the phone.

" The meeting is over." Without sparing another glance , I hurried out of the room.

I drove to the hospital like a mad man.

" Ethan Carter." I enquired at the reception.

" Second floor , emergency unit." The receptionist replied.

Emergency unit? How serious is this ?

"Thank you" I started running towards the elevator.

As I was walking towards the emergency unit , I saw Sophia sitting there with her head in her hands. Char was sitting beside her rubbing her back while Ryan stood there looking at her. Coming closer , I saw her body shaking. She was crying, but I was not in the mental state to console her. I myself was so lost . I saw Leo. He was to protect them right ? I suddenly was feeling so angry but I couldn't create a scene here.

" How did it happen?" I was trying to control my anger .

" Sir , he was playing in the park . I was standing there and then you called. While talking to you , I had shifted my eyes from him for a few seconds . When I put down the phone I saw him chasing a ball . I ran after him but the very next moment a car hits him. " I clenched my eyes shut as I could see the horrific image of the accident. I didn't want to have this experience again.

I knew , Leo wasn't at fault but my mind wanted to blame someone. I couldn't help but feel it was his carelessness but then it wasn't true.

" Where was Sophia?" I asked.

" Mrs. Carter was sitting there but then some guy named Brandon came up and was persistent to speak to her privately. " Privately ? Who is this guy? Wasn't Sophia supposed to be with Ethan ? I had so many questions but I couldn't bring myself to ask her. I didn't want to talk right now . So I just waited for the doctor.

Mom, Dad ,Erica and Caleb came shortly after. Caleb patted my back conveying support but didn't speak because he knew that the words coming out of my mouth, wouldn't be good at this state.