Chapter 39 & 40 : Love vs. Pride
” Ivan, Ivy is missing. Do something.” Bryan said coming towards him.
” Don’t worry guys, I got this. I already Know who is behind all this. Bryan, go to the cyber cafe, and track this,call the police when I send you a message, I will be right back.” Ivan said leaving the mansion.
” But where are you going to go.” His mom said and held him.
” Feel free, you have come back home after so many years. Enjoy the party guys, nothing has happened.” Ivan told the guest and the parents, he left the house.
” Go inside, I will drive on my own.” Ivan told the driver.
” But sir…”
” Leave.” He said coldly and the driver bowed and left.
He entered the car and drove off. On his way, Bryan kept telling him the way to get to the place.
★ An unknown place★
Ivy was tied to a chair unconscious. A lady walked in and pour water on Ivy’s face making her to wake up.
Ivy’s eyes were first blurry, but she could see a lady was in front of her. Slowly, her vision become clearer.
” Where am I ?” She asked a rhetorical question.
She looked at the figure in front of her and her expression changed immediately.
” You! What the hell am I doing here, how did I get here.” Ivy asked trying to break free from the chair.
” Miss Ivy Rhett, I had told you that Ivan belongs to only me, just me.” It’s Melissa.
” Melissa, why are you doing this. I don’t have anything for Ivan, just let me go.” Ivy said as a tear escaped her eyes.
” Not so fast dear.” Ivy heard a voice coming from Melissa’s back, but as soon as the person came to view. Ivy don’t even know the person.
” Who are you, how did I get here.” Ivy yelled and Melissa smirk.
As Ivan was driving, Bryan called.
” As the location been found?” Ivan asked Bryan.
” Yes, I will send you the location now.” Bryan said.
” Okay.” Bryan sent the location and Ivan smirk.
” I promise you Ivy, I will save you. Just wait for me and be safe. You had saved me once,now it’s my turn. I won’t let anything happen to you, I promise.” Ivan said as their moments together flashed in his head.
★ Flashback★
As the light turn off earlier at the mansion, Melissa walked towards Ivy and stayed at her back.
She then put a handkerchief on her Ivy’s nose which made her fell unconscious, Melissa then dragged her away through the back door of the mansion before the lights came on.
★ Flashback ends★
” You bitch, how dare you.” Ivy yelled and Melissa laughed hysterically.
” And you, I don’t even know you. What do you have against me.” Ivy said to the man.
” I don’t have anything against you, it’s only your boss. Ivan Aurthur, I had warned him of the upcoming danger but no, he kept you still until his birthday and now look you are in our captive.” The man said.
” What enmity do you have against Ivan?” Ivy yelled again.
” Oops, you love to yell alot don’t you?” Melissa said.
” He will come, Ivan will come to save me from you animals.” Ivy said and immediately a slap landed on her face.
” How dare you call us animals, wipe her.” Melissa said to the man.
” No no, let’s do something more interesting. She is a lady, why don’t we do something more fun.” The man said.
” No no, don’t you dare do anything as such.” Ivy said.
” Someone should come here right and take her to the bedroom.” The man called one of the guards and he came in instantly.
He carried Ivy to the bedroom and dropped her before leaving.
” Please, don’t please.” Ivy cried.
The man started unbuckle his belt and get on the bed with Ivy. He started raining kisses on her neck and body.
While Melissa stood there watching the scene while she smirk.
” I will do anything to get Ivan.” Melissa said.
Ivy cried and cried, but what can she do. She is unarmed.
Ivan, where are you?* She said in her mind.
As soon as the man wanted to Start the deal, the door burst open revealing no one else other than Ivan.
Melissa’s eyes widened, the man stopped at that instance.
” Bo…boss.” Melissa stuttered.
” What the heck.” Ivan said, his eyes went to Ivy who was trying to cover her body while shivering, Ivan’s eyes made contact with the man’s face and his eyes widened.
” Theodore?” Ivan said as he balled his fist in anger.
Chapter 41 & 42 : An Invitation to the Unexpected
Ivan and Theodore kept shooting deadly glares at each other.
” Theo, do you know him. Have you guys met before?” Melissa asked breaking the silence.
” Of course, it’s all began when we were in college…..”
★ Flashback to years back★
Theodore and Ivan were together in their room, they were both playing video games when a girl came in.
” Hey babe.” Fiona ( the girl) said as she walk to Theodore.
They hugged and kissed before they disengaged.
” Oh God, oppression.” Ivan said and rolled his eyes.
” You should get your babe too.” Theodore said.
” No thanks.” Ivan said and they laughed.
” Babe, am really hungry right now.” Fiona said
” I will get you something, stay right here.” Theodore said and peck her lips before standing up.
As soon as Theo left the room, Fiona started coming closer to Ivan.
” Hey, what’s wrong?” Ivan said and shifted back.
” Don’t you like what you see huh.” Fiona said seductively and wink at him.
” Seriously? You are my friend’s girlfriend, do you think I will betray him that way?” Ivan said and scoff.
” Oh Common, I don’t like him. I like you more.” Fiona said shifting more closer.
That instance Theodore came in and Fiona shifted back immediately.
” And.. here it is.” Theodore said placing the food down.
” I will get going.” Ivan said and stood up. They did some manly shake before they left the house.
The next day, Fiona came to visit Ivan. The moment Ivan opened the door, she came in Immediately.
” You! What are you doing here?” Ivan feeling angry already.
” I came to visit you, don’t you see it huh?” Fiona said, she was actually wearing an exposed dress.
” Get out Fiona.” Ivan said pointing his hand towards the door.
” No, I won’t. I am here for you and no one else.” Before Ivan could retaliate, Fiona pushed him on the couch and slept on him.
” I don’t like Theodore, I like you. I only agree to him cause of you.” Fiona said while she kept rubbing his chest seductively.
” Fiona…” Ivan was about to speak when he saw Theodore.
Theodore’s eyes widened looking at the scene in front of him, Fiona’s words kept ringing in his head.
” Theo, listen to me. It’s really not what you are thinking.” Ivan said walking towards him.
Theodore didn’t wait for any explanation before storming out of house.
” Why didn’t you lock the door babe.” Fiona said.
” Get out you bitch before I lose my temper. Out.” Ivan yelled and she stood up at that instance and left the house.
Ivan rough his hair frustratingly, he thought he should give him some time before going to explain fully.
After three days, Ivan went to Theodore’s house. Immediately he opened the door, his jaw dropped and his eyes widened.
Fiona was laying in her own pool of blood while Theo held a harmful object.
” Theo, what have you done?” Ivan said.
” It is all because of you, no one ever love me all because of you. What do you have that I don’t huh? I hate you.” Theo said.
” Am calling the police Theo, am so sorry. You just commit a murder, no no I should involve the police.” Ivan said and brought out his phone and dialled police number.
” Yes, call the police. The most honest man, my life is worthless anyways. I don’t care.” Theodore yelled.
In no time, the police arrived and they took Theo away while they took Fiona’s dead body into the ambulance.
★ Flashback end★
” How on earth did you escape the prison.” Ivan said angrily.
” You made me kill the one I love and now am taking revenge.” Theo said as he brought out his gun.
” Your business is with me not Ivy, let her go.” Ivan said.
” No no, Melissa told me something is about to bloom among you two and I won’t allow that.” Theo said.
” Melissa? How could you, I trusted you. Why?” Ivan yelled and Melissa flinched.
They heard the police siren and Melissa was already shaking.
” There’s no escape route for you Theo, you escaped jail. You are wanted there anyways, it is time to go back.” Ivan said and smirk.
” Not until you are dead.” Theo said and brought out his gun, and the next thing was the sound of gun.
Ivan’s eyes widened as the scene in front of him.
” I…Ivy!” He watched as Ivy went down.
Ivy has just been shot, The police came in and arrest both Melissa and Theo. Melissa kept screaming for forgiveness but they fell on deaf ears.
” Ivy, Ivy. Look at me.” Ivan said as he held Ivy in his arms.
” Ivan..sir.” Ivy managed to say.
” No no Ivy, keep your eyes open. You can’t die like this, no you can’t.” Ivan said shaking her vigorously.
” I.. hope you like my gift for.. your birthday.” Ivy said.
” Yes, yes. I do, now shut up and keep your eyes opened. You stubborn girl, why do you have to collect the bullet for me, why.” Ivan said as a tears trickle down his eyes.
” Don’t cry Cold ice, cold people don’t cry right? I… I will miss you..” Ivy said.
” Stop saying such things, you can’t leave me alone this way. Why do you have to come into my life this way huh, why!!” Ivan said.
” And now that am here…I won’t leave you, I will be with you always because I… I..” Ivy said as she gasp for breath.
” Ivy!!”
The police came in as they took Ivy inside the ambulance.
” Stay with me Ivy, you have a lot of confession to make. I will continue to be cold if you don’t wake up, I will yell at you.. wake up.” Ivan yelled as they Start to treat her in the ambulance.
★ Back at the mansion★
The guests already left after dropping their well wishes and gifts for Ivan.
” I really hope Ivy is safe.” Mrs Aurthur said.
” I really hope so.” Melody said.
They all prayed for their return back.
After a while, the door opened revealing Ivan. He has blood stain on his white shirt, he had come home to change after getting to the hospital with Ivy.
He already paid for the commence of her treatment immediately.
” Ivan sir, Ivan sir, where is Ivy. What condition is she in?” Melody asked.
” And what’s this blood stain on you, please say something.” Sophia included.
” Ivy had been shot, I can’t tell you all what really happened. I came home to change.” Ivan said and went upstairs immediately.
” What!!” Sophia and Melody exclaimed.
” We should go to the hospital with Ivan, how on earth did this happen.” Sophia said.
Ivan came back already dressed in a black shirt and trouser.
” Ivan, we will go with you.” Sophia said and Ivan nodded.
” We too.” Bryan and Noah said too.
” I will come too.” Louisa also said.
” No Louisa, stay at home with mom and dad.” Ivan said and she nodded.
They left the mansion for the hospital immediately.
★ Hospital★
They arrived at the hospital and waited for the doctor to come out.
” Ivy, you have to survive. We have many things to talk about, don’t you dare die.” Ivan muttered as a tear escape his eyes again.
Ivy’s granny ran in the hospital too, Ivan called her earlier from Ivy’s phone.
” Where’s my grandchild, where is she?” Granny said.
“Stay calm granny, we are waiting for the doctor.” Melody said as Sophia and her held her grandma.
The doctor came out and Ivan sprang up.
” Doctor, is she fine?” Ivan said.
” We successfully removed the bullet but…”
” But what?”
” We couldn’t save her.” The doctor said and Ivan’s hands dropped.
Bryan, Noah, Sophia, Melody and Granny just couldn’t believe their ears as Granny lose consciousness.
Chapter 43 & 44 : Healing Family Bonds
” Granny!” Sophia and Melody helped Granny as they took them to one of the wards while the doctor attend to her.
Bryan came towards Ivan and held his shoulder.
” Ivan, I…” Ivan didn’t wait for him to finish his sentence as he barge into the ward immediately.
Ivy’s lifeless body was laying down on the bed as they already cover her face.
Ivan walked towards the bed and sat down beside her, he lowered the blanket.
” Ivy, just tell me what the doctor is telling isn’t true and get up now.” Ivan said but no response.
” Ivy, you promised me you won’t leave me. Just get up and let’s go home this instance. Sophia, Melody, your Granny everyone is waiting for you. I am waiting for you Ivy.”
” Ivy, I Know am a cold hearted person but don’t you think you are more cold by leaving your loved ones alone in this world.”
” Just wake up already, for your friends and Granny sake. For my sake, please.” He said as he lowered his head while he cried.
” I have never been this weakened Ivy, okay I promise to not treat you badly anymore, I won’t fire you again. You are going no where, those animals are in jail now, just stand up already.” Ivan said and rested his head on her chest while he cried.
Suddenly, Ivy’s heart started beating as the life monitor started beeping again.
Ivan raised his head Immediately when he heard the sound, he went out and called the doctor, as the doctor started treating her immediately.
Ivan stayed at the door looking at her through the transparent glass.
” Don’t you think Mr. Ivan already developed a soft spot for Ivy.” Noah said to Bryan.
” That’s his problem, he doesn’t show it out but we know he loves her.” Bryan said and they both smiled. Melody and Sophia came back that instance.
” What’s happening?” Melody asked, signs of tears already on both of them face.
” Ivy is alive..all because of Ivan.” Bryan said and their eyes widened.
” What! How is that possible, I mean it’s amazing.” Sophia said and they smiled then the doctor came out.
” Thank goodness Mr. Ivan, it’s a miracle. She is back to life.” The doctor said as they rejoice for joy.
Melody hugged Noah immediately due to excitement but when she realized what she did, she let go.
” Thank you, Thank you doctor. Can we see her now?” Ivan asked.
” Yes, you may go in.” The doctor said and they all went in.
They entered the hospital room and they met her sleeping, Ivan caressed her forehead which made her wake up.
” Ivy, thank God you are fine.” Sophia said as they came to hug her immediately.
” Slowly, she isn’t well yet.” Ivan said and he separated them while Bryan and Noah looked at each other.
” Mr. Ivan, don’t you think you starting to become possessive.” Melody teased and they chuckled.
” No, it’s not as such.” Ivan said looking into Ivy’s eyes, they were both staring at each other’s eyes.
” Ivy, it’s a miracle. Ivan brought you back from dead. Never seen such in my life.” Bryan said.
” Did..did you really.. how is…”
” Shhh, just tell me why you took the bullet for me.” Ivan said.
” I.. I couldn’t let you got shot. Am your OA, and it’s my duty to protect you.” Ivy said as Ivan held her hand.
” Why don’t we leave you guys alone, Common let’s get going.” Bryan said as they all agreed and they left them alone.
” I saw you crying, were you crying cause of me?” Ivy said.
” Why won’t I, you took the bullet for me. Do you even know how I felt at that moment?” Ivan said.
” How? Oh let me guess, you felt guilty.” Ivy said and smiled.
” Yes, I did. I felt guilty for treating you badly, for being too cold towards you and everything else.” Ivan said.
” So will you stop?”
” Am so sorry Ivy, sorry.” Ivan said and brought her head down.
” Oh wow, Ivan Aurthur is saying sorry. I must be a lucky person.” Ivy said.
” Yes, you are lucky and I am lucky to have someone like you in my life and not when I have…”
” You, complete it.”
” I have fallen for you Ivy Rhett.” Ivan said and Ivy’s eyes widened instantly.
★ Bryan’s house★
Bryan and Sophia came over, it is time to finally reveal the truth to Mr. Joshua.
” Dad? Dad.” Bryan called as his dad came descending the stairs.
As soon as Mr. Joshua came downstairs, his eyes widened as his expression changed.
” She? What’s she doing here?” Mr. Joshua said.
” Dad, I.., I have been wanting to tell you but I didn’t find the opportunity. Sophie and I are back together.” Bryan said.
” Mr. Joshua, am so sorry. We didn’t inform you cause we thought you might disapprove.” Sophia said.
” Why are you calling me Mr. Joshua.” Mr. Joshua said and he changed his expression.
” I..am so sorry.” Sophia bowed.
Mr Joshua moved closer to her and hug her which startled both Sophia and Bryan.
” Welcome back daughter in law, it is my fault after all. You and my son had to break up because of what I told him to do. And I sincerely regret my actions, please forgive me.” Mr. Joshua said and Bryan smiled.
” No no, don’t apologise to me, am happy you accept us Mr. Joshua.”
” Didn’t I tell you not to call me Mr. Joshua? Call me Dad.” Mr. Joshua said.
” Thank you Dad.” Sophia said as they hugged and Bryan joined in the hug.
★ Noah’s mansion★
Noah had to drag Melody over to his house to clear all the misunderstandings.
They entered the house and saw Noah’s parents in the sitting room.
” Why did you bring me here, to get me insulted again?” Melody said wanting to go back.
” No no dear, I told him to call you over not to insult you but to apologise.” Noah’s Mom said which Melody stopping on her track.
” What?”
” Yes dear, we found out that Lisa only want our money and we also know that Noah love you alot. Lisa has been chased away from our lives and it’s time for you to enter our lives now.” Mrs Joshua said and Melody looked at Noah in surprise who only smiled.
” Marry my son Melody, trust me he loves you alot and he will never hurt you.” Mr. Joshua said.
” You.. you really mean whatever you are saying right now?” Melody asked in surprise.
” Yes Melody, I love you. Give me a chance.” Noah said and came towards her.
“I.. I don’t even know what to say, I am speechless. I had no idea you love me Noah, I…”
” Stop talking.” Noah hugged her immediately and Melody reciprocate it as tear fell from her eyes.
” I love you.”
” I love you too.” Noah’s parents smiled looking at them.
★ The hospital★
Granny is already in Ivy’s ward, they just finished talking.
” Do you really love my grandchild.” Granny said.
” Yes granny.”
” It’s a blessing having you as a grand son-in-law, I hope you will make my granddaughter happy.” Granny said.
” Of course I will, I will never hurt her.” Ivan said and Ivy smiled.
” But you haven’t given him an answer yet Ivy.” Granny said.
” Isn’t it obvious, I love him too. I was just shocked he fell in love with me.” Ivy said blushed.
” Now everything is clear, am in support.” Granny said and they laugh.
” Oh, What of Melissa and that man?” Ivy said, Ivan’s expression changed instantly.
” I will be right back.” Ivan said and went out of the ward Immediately.
” I hope he doesn’t do something bad out of anger.” Ivy said softly.
” Don’t worry Ivy, he will be fine. Your parents are in town, infact they’re at home.” Granny said and Ivy’s eyes widened.