Chapter Fifty Nine

He unbuttoned his coat, getting in his chair. His office was gleaming with morning light. There were piles of files on his table. He opened the first one. Moving his eyes on the black letters, he grabbed his pen. When he was done with reading it. He signed it. He took out his phone. Flashing the display, he smiled as glancing down at his wife's picture. He kept it on the table and plucked the second file. When he signed all the files. He picked his office phone and asked his assistance to take them from his desk. Hearing a knock, he glanced up at the mirror door. He nodded at Danil.
" I thought you'd be busy. " There was humor in his voice.
" Rose is already pulling my legs, brother. " Danil smirked.
" Ah, finally, my wife found something instead of sneaking out. " he mocked.
" She's happy and asking me the details of where I want this ceremony. Are we going to Goa? You should answer her questions brother. " Danil took his seat next to his brother as usual.
" Hmm, it's your wedding. So you should cross this interrogation yourself. " he said, " Anything new. " He asked, coming back in his unhumorous face.
" Yes, Caspian killed Michael. " Danil said.
He didn't comment on it and continued to run his fingers on the laptop.
" What's going in your brain, brother? " Danil asked.
" I know what you are thinking. Michael murdered his parents. It was his prey rather than us. We have Hebrew to focus. Any progress? " he asked.
" Not yet." Danil shook his head and pressed his lips in a thin line.
" We should discuss it with our parents. Maybe they can suggest something. " He said.
" You are asking for their help. " Danil astounded.
" No, there are many secrets buried under their skins. You never know which can be useful. " He said.
" Got it. " Danil said, sliding back his chair he got up, " Brother, We have family. " Danil said.
" Of course, we have. " He said.
When he glanced at the door. He got his meaning.
Olivia, Lilly and Rose were standing on the second side of the glass door. Rose was in a red dress, perfectly molding on every curve of her body, the dress was ending a few inches above her knees. He darted his eyes freely checking her out her face to toe. There was a smile tugged on her lips. Danil opened the door for them.
" On mission ladies? " Danil smirked.
" Yes, shopping mission. " Rose smiled. His office reverberated with her laugh and reached to his ears, making his lips curved in a small smile.
" Good morning, mom. '' Danil hugged Lilly. After confessing, he was born of Nickolas and Lilly. He started addressing her mom.
" We thought to visit as we were passing through. " Olivia said.
" I love this surprise. " Danil smirked.
" Hello, Liam. " Lilly said. Lips lifted in a full smile.
" Hello, " He said. Although Lilly was living with them these days. He avoided encounters with her, skipping breakfast or sometimes dinner.
He darted his eyes on his wife. He sauntered toward her. Holding her waist in both hands, he picked her up and made her sit on the glass table, " Ain't it too early for the shopping? " he asked, resting his both hands on the glass table enclosing her. He slightly bent down.
Her feet were over her one feet, hanging in the air. She was continuously smiling, " Mom said. It's our mall. We can go at any time. Momma said it's safe to go at this time. " She smiled gleefully.
Mom is Mrs. Rodriguez Momma is Mrs Harris. He recalled in his mind.
Sensing he wasn't alone with her. He tucked her hair from her shoulder and straightened up his back, " Alright. " He said. Still he couldn't tear his eyes from her face.
" Sir, Should I come later. " His assistant said, knocking on the glass.
" Becca, come in. " He said.
" Good morning, " Becca said, meeting her eyes with all the ladies and gaining smiles in return.
She was looking exhausted and tired, " Are you alright, Becca. " Olivia asked.
" Y-es, Mrs Rodriguez. " she nervously said, she was sweating.
" You are looking scared. What's wrong? " Danil asked.
" Don't feel shy. Tell me. This is also your family. " Olivia said, placing her hand on her upper arm.
Becca looked at Liam, " Feel free to say anything. " He said.
" Sir, Yesterday, I was driving back to my house. Some people stopped me and asked me details about your schedule. When I refused. They threatened me. " Becca said. Her hands were shivering.
" OH My! Did they hurt you? " Lilly asked.
" No, ma'am but they were menacing me. But luckily the cops came at the right time and saved me. " Becca said.
" Hebrew, " he said it under breath and kept his clenched fists on the table.
" I'll take care of it brother. " Danil said.
" Thank you, sir. " Becca said, taking the piles of files with her and walking out of the office.
He felt a tender hand on the back of his fist. Rose squeezed her fingers over his fisted hand. He unfisted his hand and gripped her hand in his, he rubbed his thumb on her back fingers.
" We should cancel it. " Lilly said.
" No, " He said, taking her off of the table, " I'll send Paul with you. " He said.
" Well! We've enough security. " Olivia said.
He nodded. He pecked on her cheek, " Enjoy. " He whispered.
" Bye, " She whispered looking in his eyes.
They walked toward Danny's cabin. Danil pushed the door. Danny was digging his fingers on the keyboard and eyes on the computer's screen.
" Danny, " He said.
" Sir, you should call me. " Danny said, whirling on his chair and standing. He stumbled on his piles of stuff.
" It looked more like a store room than a cabin. " Danil said.
" Sorry, sir. I need this stuff. It uses it daily." Danny said, adjusting his glass on his nose's bridge.
" Did you get anything in Becca's case? " He asked.
" Yes, sir. They were from flamingo security. Here is the detail of them. " Danny said, running his fingers on the keyboard and stepping back to make room for his boss.
He gazed at the screen, " Did you confirm the news of the death of Michael? " He asked.
" Yes, sir. Caspian killed him, when Michael was chasing him with his people to kill him. " Danny said.
" Any call from Caspian? " He asked Danil.
" Yes, brother. I got a text in the morning of Michael's death and of his arrival within two days. He wants to meet Rose. " Danil said.
" About Hebrew? " He gazed at Danny.
" No, sir. Same. He was seen last time with Michael in Duo NightClub. " Danny replied.
" Okay, keep me updated. " He said to Danny.
" Yes, sir. "
" Shouldn't we join them on shopping? " Danil smiled.
He crooked his head, " Sure, " He wryly smiled.
He wasn't interested in driving today as he wanted to dig into Caspian information. His wife was Caspian's sister. He could be back at any time from his trip. Rose would definitely insist on going out with her brother. He just wanted to make it sure, secure for her being around her brother. He tossed the keys toward Danil and got in the front seat.
" It's not so far from here. " Danil said, putting the key in the hole, " I'm waiting for Isha to be part of our family." He smiled.
" I wanna see her smile. " He said, twisting the corner of his lips upward.
Seeing Rose again occupied his thoughts. Instead of looking for the information, he thought of planning something for her. He clicked the folder of her pictures and stared at them with a breathtaking smile.
" Rumors are true. You are in Love. " Danil teased him.
" Danil! " He gave him a warning look, but his smile betrayed him, " Strange! You're the nearest person in my life. It reached late to you. " He said.
They kept silent the rest of the way, " We are here. " Danil said and pulled over the car.
He opened the door of his side. He passed his laptop to Paul. He buttoned his coat and walked inside.
The elevator dinged open. He stepped out behind Danil. He spotted his girl, standing between his mothers. Danil stood behind Olivia. He patted on her shoulder. He immediately put his finger on his lips to motion her to not say anything. He took Olivia and Lilly with him and cocked at Him.
Silently, he stood behind her. He crept his hand on her stomach and drew her to his chest. He was expecting a scream from her.
" Liam, " She broadly smiled.
" How's you know? " He tilted his head.
" When you love someone more than you. You can sense him. " She smiled and put her hand on his hand.
He gazed at his hand on her stomach. His eyes stopped on her stomach. His thoughts occupied with her pregnancy. His smile vanished from his face. His teeth were ground.
" Liam! " Her voice dragged him out of it. Her hand pressed tighter on his hand, almost catching it.
" Let's pick something for you. If you don't like anything you may drop it." He smiled to light the situation.
She giggled, giving him proof that she didn't doubt his mood change. It was what he wanted for her, her smiling face.

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She didn't want him to go. He was in the driving seat, while holding the wheel he was looking like a supermodel. His one glance was enough to make her whole day pleasant. His thoughts occupied her body on heat. Her cheeks were flushed. After dropping them home, he drove back to his office.
" Your cheeks are matching with your dress color. " Olivia said, breaking her sight from the door which was empty now.
She was clutching her purse in shyness. " Mom um.... I was just um. " She fumbled.
" We were always worried about him. Fortunately, Liam got you. " Olivia placed a kiss on her head.
" Mom, um "
" You haven't any need to say anything. You must be tired. You should rest. Angelina will bring your food to your room. " Olivia said. After the incident, Olivia did not allow anyone to touch her food except trusted people.
She twirled on her heels and rushed upstairs. She removed her heels. Her phone pinged in her purse. It was still in her hand. With the hope it to be Liam. She took out her phone and quickly swiped it with her thumb.
' Hello sweetheart. '
She narrowed her eyes at it. She clicked on the details. It was a private number.
It can't be Liam. He won't message me from a private number. She ignored it, hurtling it on the mattress. She stepped toward the washroom. It pinged again. Picking it up she swiped it again.
' At least you can say hello to me. '
Irritatedly, she clicked on the reply, ' Who are you? ' She typed and halted her thumb before pressing on reply. She discarded it and put it on the side table. She took one step, it pinged again. This time she picked her phone to block the unknown number.
Vexedly, she clicked on message, ' I'm sorry for your miscarriage. ' She deflated and blocked the number. She blinked blankly. Miscarriage occupied her thoughts, making her still and cranky on the mattress. She recalled her moment when Laim asked her, was she pregnant? She remembered, doctor came that day and said nothing about her pregnancy. She bit her thumb under her teeth and got up from it after a full thirty minutes of her thoughts.
' I skipped my food. Doctor said I was weak and skipped the flow. That's it. This message is junk. She thought.
She sat back on the mattress and something wet dropped on her hand. She touched her cheeks, she felt her cheeks wet. She was weeping silently. She heard the click of heels outside, approaching her door. She instantly laid down on the bed and covered her eyes with her arms, bringing it above her eyes. She pretended to sleep. She heard the click of the door and heels noise. When she heard the click again. She opened her wet eyes. Her phone pinged again, making her jolt. She reached for it. She clicks on a new text.
' You Don't believe me, ask Liam. '
Phone slid from her hands and collided on the floor. She didn't bother to pick it up from the floor. Sun was going down. She didn't budge. Tears were running down her cheeks. She was still, blankly watching out of the window. She wasn't ready for it. But it was part of her. She didn't expect from Liam to hide it from him. He always hid. He shouldn't do it. She was alright if he would not share anything related to his business and Mafia World. But this, it was her right, her part. He could not deprive her of it.
She stood up and walked bare feet out of the door. It was dinner time. All were around the dining table. Her eyes were searching only one person. He was sitting on his usual seat, next to his father
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