Chapter-6

Onika's POV...

Finally, it's Sunday! I just love Sundays. Well who doesn't?!

Firstly, I don't have to go to the office, which means no Theodore, and more importantly, it's the only day I get to spend time with Alex. I gave Shira the day off so that I can spend some time with Alex alone.

He is one hell of a naughty child. Right now I am running behind him with a food bowl in my hand.

He gave me a sinister smile and started running away, tripping on his steps every now and then.

"You love giving mummy a chase, don't you?" I asked playfully.

"Let me catch you once, then you will have to finish the whole bowl, I am not gonna have any of your tantrums today." Saying that I started running behind him deliberately slow to give him a false sense of victory, bringing a bright smile on his face.

As I was about to catch him. . . Everything happened so fast, just in a blink of the eye. He collided with the wall with full force, his eyes were on me and he didn't see the wall in front of him and before I could stop him, or even realise what was happening it was too late. I ran towards him, feeling my whole world turn upside down.

I took him on my lap, he won't open his eyes and started bleeding through nose.

I immediately rushed towards the nearest Hospital, fighting against the paralyzing fear.

The doctors admitted him urgently and after asking a few questions told me to wait outside, till they run few scans and tests to come to the diagnosis

'God, please not him, not him. I can't lose him. Please, any thing but this.' I kept chanting. Tears flowing freely down my cheeks.

I had no idea what happened all of a sudden, I just sat there completely clueless. It was just a minor trauma babies of his age surely go through this type of trauma everyday and recover. Then what's happening to him?

I was waiting outside for nearly half an hour with my fingers crossed and heart beating furiously. No, nothing is going to happen to him, it's just a minor trauma the doctor will come out any moment and inform me he is fine and I can take him home. That's it.

Finally the doctor came out and I rushed to him.

"Miss. Onika Coulin you the Mother of the child, right?"

"Y--Yes Sir, what happend, will he be alright." I asked, my voice shaking with fear. I was holding my breath.

"Miss. Onika did he suffered from some short of viral illness recently?" The doctor asked.

"Yes, around two weeks ago, I took him to the pediatrician, who gave him some medication and said that he will be alright and there is nothing to w-wo-worry" I replied.

"I am afraid Miss. Onika, but in few unfortunate children autoantibodies against platelets develop soon after a viral illness. These autoantibodies attacks the platelets decreasing it's count considerably, the condition is known as acute ITP.

Generally it is a self limiting condition which heals spontaneously but the child during this period is prone to bleeding during this span. And even a small injury can lead to excessive bleeding and which is the case here.

"The CT scan results show that he is bleeding internally and a big hematoma has formed on the left side of his brain which is compromising the blood supply of that side of the brain. We immidiatly need to perform a brain surgery, before the clot does any permanent damage."

"Please do anything to save him. Don't let anything to happen to him..." By now I started sobbing hysterically.

I felt as if my whole world has come to a stop. I found it hard to breath. This can't be happening I just wish this is one of my nightmares but I know it is not and I need to compose my self I can't let this happen . I won't let this happen. No one can snatch Alex from me.

The Doctor looked at me sympathetically before continuing, " The operation required is a very costly one and you require to pay the fees within 24hours."

Taking a deep breath I asked the doctor.

"How much will it cost."

"Around 55 thousand dollers."

I stared at the doctor in utter shock. From were do I arrange that short of money. As if he read my thoughts, looking apologiticaly at me he suggested,

"I will suggest you inform the Father of the child."

"He doesn't have one." I replied numbly. "Don't worry about the money Doctor you start with the operation, I will arrange the money within 24 hours, you have my words." I said with a confidence I didn't feel.

"Very well then, you finish all the formalities and sign the consent form. I will prepare for the operation." With that he left.

What do I do now?

I don't have such kind of money. Even if I sell all my belongings I can't collect as much as 1/4rt of it.

I cluctched my pounding head and sat on the chair with a 'thud', like a stone falling on the ground.

I don't understand what to do. I don't have any friend who can offer me that kind of money.

All my senses went numb, I couldn't think of anything.

I started thinking of all the possibilities. Anything. Anything to save Alex.

Agustin?

Even thinking of Agustin send a shiver of fear through my whole body.

But he has the money.

He wastes thrice the amount of money on insignificant things on daily basis. It won't even make a difference to him.

But can I do this? Sell myself to the devil himself?

For Alex, I can.

But the risks are too high. Agustin is evil to his core. If he comes to know what Alex means to me, he might even make sure that Alex dies just to get to me for running away. I can't take that risk. He is too unpredictable and now I know nothing is beneath him, he can stoop low to any level just to make my life miserable.

He will destroy me again and again, kill me again and again, just to bring me back to life so that he can do that once again. Ant this would be like giving him the perfect opportunity on a silver platter.

Another fat tear rolled down my cheek as I realized just how difficult the situation is. A choked sob erupted from my lips as my soul cried out in helplessness.

Then it clicked all of a sudden. Theodore Blake.

He can help me!

I took out my phone without thinking twice, even though I know it isn't going to end well. Being vulnerable in front of Theodore can put me into situations I never want to be in.

I can just pray he is more of a human than I give him credit for, with that though I took out my phone and dialed his number.

He picked up after the fifth ring.

"Hello," Came his husky voice as if he has been sleeping, and is irritated to be disturbed by the call.

I took a deep breath and said, "Hello Sir, it's me Onika"

Malignant pause of few seconds.

"Good gracious, I didn't see your name displayed on the phone," his tone sounded surprised.

"May I know what brought me the pleasure of hearing your lovely voice at this time of the morning." He replied cheerfully, all traces of irritation gone.

I steadied myself and prepared for what was about to come.

"Sir--actually I need to meet you, it's urgent." My voice held a pleading note.

I wasn't even hiding my vulnerability, it was no use, he would come to realise it soon, anyway. He is no stupid, he already knows what Alex means to me. Everything.

"Okay... " he said in a puzzled voice, "first tell me what is it, are you alright?" He asked, his voice laced with concern.

"Sir, I can't tell you that over phone I have to meet you please I won't take much of your time."

He took some time to reply, as if trying to figure out what is going on, "Okay, come to my apartment, it isn't very far away from yours. Shall I send my Driver to pick you up?" he offered.

"No Sir, that won't be needed just text me your address."

"Okay," with that he cut the call.

After a minute my phone buzzed displaying his address. It won't take me more then half an hour to reach there. I immidiatly took a taxi and prepared my self for what was about to come. I know if I want to see Alex alive I need to keep myself strong and that's all that matters and I am ready to pay the price for it.

As soon as I reached there, mustering all my courage I knocked at his door without waisting anymore time.