Bound To Love

The First Encounter

Chapter Five

“I’m sorry I arrived late, I got stuck in the traffic. You said you have something urgent to discuss” He drew out the chair placing his left leg on the other, “Yes, why would you make such a shitty deal with Tina??, Knowing fully well that she’s after your property and will definitely flee with your brother once she gets her hands on it”. Francis pulled back slightly, “Well” suddenly his phone rang, “Come save your mistress!” Rosella screams came from the other end “What do you want?”, Gripping the phone tightly his fingers trembling, his heart beating intensely “I want your wife, hurry up and come save your mistress!” he replied with a hint of sarcasm. Francis could hear his heart pounding, his veins were vivid, he smashed the flower vase and stormed off, Adam chased after him. “Micheal” Francis Damian yelled “I need you to track down the location of the caller, hurry up!!”, “Yes sir” he hurries off.

“You must be Rosella” Tina spoke as she stepped into the casino, “take off the the tape” she ordered. One of the men stepped forward and did as he was instructed, he pulled off the tape and turned to leave when he felt something sharp piercing into his flesh, Rosella gripped his arm fiercely with her teeth. Soon a heavy punch landed on her left eye, it felt like a bomb had exploded in her brain, her visions became blurry, blood slowly spurt out she felt numb. Tina walked closer and gripped her chin tightly, “You do look pretty I must say, I don’t want to hurt you darling I’m just here to give you a little piece of advice stay away from Francis Damian!!, he is my husband. And as you can see” she gently pat her belly “I don’t need to say to much, this is just a warning I won’t be this lenient next time darling”. “But I don’t even know you”, “Now you do!” She turned to Frank slightly nodding her head “You know what to do” he said to his men. “Let me go” her screams filled the air, she was lifted and tied into a sack—she struggled to break free but was powerless, suddenly she felt a heavy blow on her head her visions slowly faded—she dropped to the ground laying motionless.

“I have tracked down the location of the caller” Micheal informed Francis Damian, “Let’s go” he ordered his driver. They soon arrived at the dock where they found Rosella tied up and unconscious. Francis ran hysterically where she was, seeing the bruises on her body felt like an arrow had pierced through his heart. He held her like his life depended on it, his men hurried and tried to help but he shrugged them aside, he lifted her and dashed towards the car “Step on that gas!!!” He ordered. Soon they arrived at the city hospital, he hurried in carrying Rosella in his arms “Where are the doctor’s?” He asked his eyes teary, he seemed like a little lost child searching for his mom. Nurse’s rushed over and carried her onto a stretcher, they were rushing into the theater—Rosella eyes opened slightly, she was surrounded by unfamiliar faces but recognized only one she called out softly “Francis”, stretching out her hands trying to reach Francis Damian but their fingers could only brush as she was wheeled into the theatre. “Sorry sir, but you can’t come in”, Adam was quite surprised about his best friend reactions towards Rosella because he had never heard of her before but he knew it wasn’t the right time to confront him so he held him trying to comfort him—Francis could only fall helplessly into his arm.

After a short while the doctor stepped out Frank Damian hurried towards him, “How is she? Is anything wrong? why aren’t you talking?!!” Francis barked, “Calm down Francis let the doctor speak” Adam held him. “Who amongst you is her family member?” “Speak to me doctor, I’m her boyfriend” Francis stated, Adam glanced at his speechless but knew it wasn’t the right time to question him. The doctor was quite shaken, he knew Francis Damian a very powerful billionaire and his wife Tina who was also well known, but he couldn’t question him he tend to mind his business. “Okay come with me” The doctor took Francis to his office “Well gentleman she’s out of danger, it will take some time for her to regain her consciousness and when she does please don’t stress to avoid later recovery.”

Francis sat at a corner of the room staring blankly at Rosella’s bed a mix of guilt and anger hit him deeply. The door opened and Adam walked in, “Hey go get some rest I will look after her, you’ve been here all day.” Adam offered his heart felt heavy seeing his friend in such a devastated state, “I will be fine Adam don’t worry much about me” Francis responded. Adam knew he couldn’t pressure so he eventually gave up—“Micheal” Francis called out, “Do some digging and find out if Tina is involved in this, you may leave” Micheal slightly bowed his head and left. “How long have you been with this young lady if I may ask” Adam took a seat next to Francis staring straight into his eyes—“Not to long”, Francis adjusted staring out the window. “Ouch” Rosella cried out, it felt like she lifted the burden of the world on her head she could barely move—her vision was quite blurry, Francis hastened towards her he placed the pillow where could relax comfortably. “How do you feel?” Francis asked, he took her hand and sat down staring into her eyes—his heart ached badly. Rosella could only stare at him feeling a sense of disgust “Get out, I don’t wanna ever set my eyes on you deceiver” Rosella retorted, Francis was dumbfounded “LEAVE!!” Rosella pointed towards the door. Francis was lost for words, Adam quickly stepped forward and took him out before things got out of hands.

Back at the car silence filled the air, Francis kept replaying what Rosella had portrayed back at the hospital—Adam was quite confused too he couldn't really understand why Roaella acted that way but he knew he had to be there for his friend. "Hey don't think much of it, I think she's just exhausted let's give her some time and space" Adam suggested patting Francis slightly, trying to help him get over what had just happened. "Drive straight to the nearest hotel" Francis order the driver. Shortly they arrived at a hotel, Francis retired to bed but he couldn't get a single sleep "Where did I go wrong?" He kept muttering to himself.