Filthy Rich by Atarah Yvaine (ereader ebook TXT) 📕

"Deus might need to be in the states for therapy and medication too. I think that will also help him heal not just physically but also emotionally." Donny informed me

"I will include him in my prayers. And please look after him. You know he might be a big masculine guy but he is such a baby inside." I suddenly remember her childish inner self.

"We will."

After that bittersweet goodbye they drop me off to the hospital.

I need to at least talk to him. I take a deep breath as I hold on to the door knob. I slowly opened it and get shocked because Primo is here. He is alone and Deus is still sleeping.

Primo turn to me and is seriously looking at me. I slowly walk beside him and look at the peacefully sleeping Deus.

"How is he?" I asked not looking at him

"He is stable for now. How about you? How are you?" I am stunned that he asked me that. I sighed.

"I don't know. All I know is that I feel too much pain in here" I pointed at my left chest.

My eyes widened when he pulled me close to him and give me a tight and comforting hug.

Of all the Cavelli, Primo is the most intimidating one. We barely talk to each other and he looks unapproachable. I never spend time with him that much. We don't have special bond like what I have with Tres and him comforting me like this on the hardest day of my life makes my heart leap in joy. At least now I know that he cared for me too.

"I can't remove all the pain but all I can give you is a hug. Be strong though I know you already are." he said and patted my back. After that he hurriedly left and I giggle. I think he feel embarrassed because his face is all red. He is not showy and this is a once in a blue moon event. He left me stars trucked in here and that action somehow made me smile and feel a little okay.

I get a chair so I can sit beside Deus. I will spend with him for the last time. I hold his hand and just stare at his ever-handsome face. How can his features be so perfect? Unfair.

I can just spend the night here staring and memorizing his details.

"Babe, you are the most handsome man I've ever since but the grumpiest too. I love your cooking skills and I hope I have the same talent. I am forever grateful for you. You made me feel loved and special, same way as your family. You might be a devil in front of your employees but you are such an angel to me. Please be nice to yourself after this. Don't drink too much. Don't work too much. I will never be there to remind you and eat every meal with you. Please give time for Zaylee. I know you will be the best the dad. I love you"

I kiss his hand and it intertwine it with mine. His hand fits perfectly in mine. I look at our intertwined hands and I am trying to remember how it feels to be holding hands with him. This might be the last time and I must treasure it.

My heart feels heavier as time passes by. Two hours passed and I feel happy by just looking at him sleeping and snoring peacefully. He needs it. I know he's been dealing with a lot of things and thinking about me too. I hope he will be happy even without me. I stand up and lean closer to him. I kiss his both cheeks and lips.

I kissed him again and again because this might be the last time. Even though he is asleep he effortlessly gives me butterflies in my stomach.

"I love you" I repeated it again and again. I never tell it to him personally yet and I am not planning to do it today. There are some things that is best to be left unsaid.

It's one in the morning and I am wide awake. I stand up and get something to eat. I go to the fridge and heat up some toast and boil water for some instant ramen. I patiently waited it to be finished. I prepare the noodles and put some butter on my toast. I'm starving.

I am silently eating my food in the table few steps away from him when I heard him coughed. I quickly looked at him to see if he is okay. He is wiping the side of his mouth and his eyes is half open.

Oh my gosh! He is finally awake. I didn't move from my position and the fork with a noodle is halfway in the air. With all the nervousness that I am feeling I can't put it in my mouth.

He coughed again "Nurse water please" he said with a hoarse voice.

His mouth must be so dry.

I quickly get up, leave my noodles and get him a glass of water.

He thought I am his nurse.

What will be his reaction when he sees it is me? I take a really deep breath before I walk to him carrying a glass of water with me. I put the glass of water in the side table and help him sit. I grabbed some pillow and put in his back for support.

He still didn’t realize that it’s me.

"Careful" That moment, I can see how he immediately turn his head to look at me closely.

His eyes widened. He is so shocked to see me.

I am doing what I need to do and I am trying my best to not look at him because I might cry. His eyes never leave my face.

After assisting him sit down, I get the glass of water and gently get it close to his lips. He takes a sip of the water. His stare is so intense.