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Alia sat in the back seat of the car, staring out the window, a detached expression framing her face. The rising city lights blurred past, and the hum of traffic filtered through the window, filling the silence in the car.
mories of the past, when her mother was still alive and healthy flowed through her mind, filling her with bittersweet feelings. If only she could go back into the past and change her mother's fate.
"Amy..." Maria's calm and soothing voice broke through Alia's reveries. She placed her hand on Alia's interlocked fingers, forcing the latter's eyes away from the window. "Are you alright?" She asked, saddened by the silent tears flowing down the side of Alia's face.
Amy simply nodded, forcing a thin smile across her lips. Her once brilliant and captivating hazel eyes were now dim and void of life.
"You know I'm here for you, right ." Maria lifted her hand and stroked Alia's chin.
Alia bobbed her head, biting down on her inner lower lips to stifle a sob. She leaned into her mother-in-law's touch, closing her eyes and trying to focus her mind on beautiful mories.
"I promise you, we will get through this together. Everything will be alright." Maria pulled her closer to herself and wrapped her arms around her.
Ti seed to pass by slowly as the mother and daughter held onto each other for support.
When the car finally ca to a halt, Henry announced in his usual cheerful voice.
"We are here."
"Good," Maria replied with a smile. She turned her attention to Alia, who was already sitting up straight. "It's ti, dear." She stretched her open palm towards her.
Alia exhaled, staring at her mobile phone for one last ti. A part of her was unwilling to let go of the iPhone because it reminded her of Blaze.
The phone was his very first gift to her, and over ti, it had beco one of her most valuable accessories.
"You will get it back when you return to the city," Maria added, sensing the hesitation in Alia's expression.
"Sure." She was about to switch it off when an unexpected call from her father ca in.
"It's dad." Alia lifted her moist gaze to Maria.
"Go ahead. Talk to him. We still have ti."
"Thanks." Alia swiped the receive button and brought the phone to her right ear. "Hello, Dad."
"Hi, princess. It feels so good to hear your voice again. I thought I wouldn't be able to reach you."
"Well, you're lucky because I was about to turn off my phone. We are already at the airport." Alia's voice cracked, more burning tears blurring her vision as she listened to her dad's voice tremble.
"Well, I should count myself lucky to have an amazing daughter like you. I'm so sorry I couldn't be the best father you hoped for. I wish I could go back in ti and correct all my mistakes. Please forgive for disappointing you and your mother.
"Dad..." Alia choked on her words, cupping her mouth while sobbing quietly.
Maria watched helplessly as Alia continued sobbing while speaking to her father over the phone. She was tempted to collect the phone from Alia and scold the senator for worsening his daughter's depressed mood. But she knew the father and daughter needed this special mont since Alia wouldn't be communicating with anyone until she finally gave birth.
"I forgive you..." Alia's raspy voice echoed after a few sobs. "And I don't want you to keep blaming yourself for what happened. I need you to be strong for . I would like to have you around when my child is born."
"I won't miss it for anything in this world."
Alia smiled amid tears. "Thank you, dad."
"You are welco, my angel." There was a slight pause before the senator added. "I also wanted to let you know that I have finally divorced that evil witch. I have sent her and her daughter, alongside her sister out of our ho. I will make sure they all suffer and pay for what they did to us."
"That's good to know," Alia replied, beaming proudly.
Henry gave Alia a signal and she said.
"I've got to go now, Dad."
"Okay, my princess. I will miss you greatly."
" too." Alia cupped her mouth, holding back her sob.
I love you, my priceless jewel."
"I love you too, Dad."
"Bye."
Alia blew kisses over the phone before saying. "Bye." She ended the call and gave the phone to Maria who imdiately switched it off to avoid any calls from disrupting their movent.
Maria handed both Alia's phone and her own phone to Henry before turning her attention to Alia. She embraced Alia, allowing her to cry a little on her shoulder until she felt better.
"Shall we."
Alia nodded in response as Henry opened the rear door. She alighted the car, holding onto Henry for support, and slowly eased herself into the wheel chair a young female nurse was holding.
"I'm really going to miss you, Amy." Henry crouched and embraced her tenderly.
" too." Alia pulled away from him, forcing a smile as Maria ca around to join them. "Make sure you take good care of my cousin and ensure she doesn't run into any form of danger."
"I will protect her with my life."
"Yeah, right, Mr lover Boy and triple star bodyguard." Maria teased winking at Henry. "Just make sure you don't start planning a wedding without us."
"A wedding!" Henry raised his brow in alarm while guiding Alia toward the private jet, where a team of nurses and doctors, including Dr Vanessa, were already waiting to receive them. "We haven't officially started dating. We are still in the friend zone."
"So says the man who was so lost while hugging the beautiful damsel in the garden and capturing her heart with chocolate."
"Mum! I can't believe you guys were spying on us." Henry's accusing eyes darted between Alia and Maria.
A thin smile spread across Alia's lips. "I'm really going to miss you, Henry."
" too." Henry halted in front of the doctors, who were beaming and waiting patiently.
"Good morning, Mrs Anderson, senior and junior." Dr Vanessa's greeted politely while exchanging cordial greetings with Henry too. "Are we ready for the trip?"
Alia turned back to look at Henry and her loyal guards who won't be travelling with her. She wished she could take one last look at the city horizon again beyond the private hanger which was heavily guarded.
"I don't know."
"Don't worry, Amy." Henry helped her up to her feet and patted her on the shoulder. "You'll be back before you know it. When we et again, you will have beco a beautiful, proud mother, and I will be the proudest godfather to my godson."
"You will make such an amazing godfather." Alia smiled, tears leaking from the side of her eyes, as she patted Henry on the chin.
"Aww!" Maria bead. "I'm also going to miss you, troubleso young man." She pulled Henry to herself and gave him a squishy hug. "Make sure you take care of the mansion and do not turn it into your little love nest."
"How did you know what I was thinking, mum?"
Everyone burst into laughter.
"All right, shall we." Dr Venessa urges, noticing Alia's knee wobble slightly from standing.
Alia was guided into the private jet and led to the private bedroom, where she could rest, eat and also take her dication.
After the final announcent was made by the pilot for everyone to settle down, the plane slowly rolled out of the hangar onto the tarmac.
Henry watched as the plane finally took off to an unknown destination where a surprise was waiting for Alia.
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