The Arranged Bride novel Chapter 30

Nick's POV

I drove back to my house at full speed.

To say I was pissed at her was an understatement, but why? I deserved it.

I had hurt her, insulted her so many times and she forgave me. Now that she gives it back to me, I can't handle it . Why ? I deserved to be given a taste of the medicine that I had given her.

I shouldn't have come back like that. I should have pleaded until she gave in. But she must have been extremely hurt to say those words. Was she that mad at me? Now I really didn't know if I should approach her or not.

Everything was so perfect between us. I had beautiful mornings with us having breakfast together and peaceful nights with her sleeping in my arms. Why did I have to ruin every fucking thing?

Ughh ! I pulled my hair in frustration.

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Next morning...

Getting ready, I rushed to the hospital. On entering, my eyes fell first on Ethan who was leaning on the inclined bed. He was smiling at my Mom. As soon as he saw me, his smile widened and the relief I felt was overwhelming.

"Honey, how are you feeling?"I asked Ethan.

"My head hurts a bit." He said pointing towards his head.

" Should I call the doctor then ?" I asked , tensed.

" No it's fine, the doctor already checked. He said it's normal. " Mom said to which I nodded.

"Dad, where is Mom?" Ethan was looking at me. Considering yesterday's incident, I didn't even know if Sophia wanted to talk to me but she had said that she will be coming back for Ethan.

" She will be here anytime." I replied

" She didn't come with you?" Ethan looked confused .

" Uhh .... Actually-" As if on cue , Sophia entered.

" Mom !" Ethan squealed excitedly and this only increased my guilt of saying those words to her yesterday.

" How's my baby doing?" Sophia asked in a baby voice which had Ethan pouting.

" I am not a baby, Mom!" He whined to which Sophia chuckled and then her face changed into a sad smile.

" I was so scared for you." Saying this Sophia hugged Ethan, carefully to not hurt his injuries. " Why were you running like that? I had told you to stay in the park. But you started chasing the ball a-" Sophia's voice cracked and she cut herself off. She was hurting as much as I was over Ethan's accident and still I chose to say those rude things.

" Mom I am sorry, and see I am fine now !" Ethan tried lifting up her mood. He really wasn't a baby anymore.

" You're . You're fine." Sophia said nodding to herself as if she was reassuring herself.

" Mom, why don't you go home ? We are here with Ethan now . Take Dad with you." I said to Mom. She nodded and got up to leave.

" By Sophia , bye Ethan." She waved.

"By Grandma." Ethan waved back while Sophia nodded in acknowledgement.

" So Mom, you were scared?" Ethan was teasing Sophia. She looked surprised . I was surprised as well. This child was really growing up fast.

" Yes I was verrry scared, but for my small baby!" Sophia teased back to which Ethan huffed and looked away while we laughed at that.

We spent the entire day there . It was afternoon and Ethan was sleeping while a nurse was there in the room. Since then, there was an uncomfortable silence between us.