Last Resort
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“Alright mama tigress. Take it easy ok?”
Alicia's face twitched in an expression Camilla had come to notice a lot these days. Obvious disbelief and ange
“If he won't help you out when you need him the most, how is he your boyfriend or of any use to you?
“Drop it Alicia
Camilla stepped out of the hospital, dialing Marcello's number
‘I'm sure he's just busy with work. There is no way he would abandon me when I need him right now.’ She quietly thought to hersel
The call connected on just the second ring and Camilla smiled happily to herself. She switched to video and Marcello's face popped up on the screen. Relief flooded her features and her smile lit up her face
“Thank you so much for picking up Marc. I've been trying to reach you for days and–
“I know you have been trying to reach me and I've been busy. What do you want
“Oh. I just wanted to ask if you could help me with something— excuse me but who the f**k is that on your bed?!” Camilla yelled in surprise as she saw some strange lady move in the background. She was naked and trying to hide from the camera
“That is my assistant. What is it to you? She just came to spend the night over. Nothing much
“Marcello Gustav, do you take me for an i***t?! A woman is naked on your bed and trying to hide from me and you're saying nothing happened?!
“You're being too loud Camilla. Is it money you need this time? I'll wire fifty thousand dollars to you but you must never speak of this again. Just forget that it ever happened.
“Excuse me! You are cheating on me and you want to buy my silence?! What the f**k do you think you are doing?! You promised to help me out and it's not like you're just ‘giving’ me the money! I've always paid you back but, you know what, keep your fuckin stupid cash. I'll help myself out with my problems. f**k you and good bye!
She angrily disconnected the call and turned only to find Alicia frowning at her in displeasure
“If it is about Marcello, I don't want to hear it.” Camilla chided her. Not ready to argue with Alicia all over again
“Oh please. I already knew the stinky bastard was cheating.
“He–he isn’t cheating.
“Oh my goodness gracious Cam. Are you going to do this with me right now? You saw it with your own damn eyes.
“Well… She was just lying on the bed. Did I get angry for the wrong reason again? I haven't been around that often so he might be wanting to relieve stress and tension. I was wrong, I shouldn't have–
“Cut it out! You know what, I'll get you the money.
“Huh? But where do you want to get it from?
“Sigh… You talk like an i***t sometimes. Of course I have savings and money you gave me. It will be more than enough to pay all the forthcoming bills and still have some left over to take care of the both of you.
“But… Yo–Your Ph.D?
“Oh please. My godson is way more important than some degree. I'll get it from you later when you bounce back.
Camilla held back her words and tearfully hugged her friend
“Th–thank you so much.
“Shh. Don't be such a big baby ok? You know I'll do whatever I can to help you and my cute little chunk.
“Thanks baby.
“You're welcome. Here, was your face and drink this. Don't look at me like that, it's just water and besides, you look like a wreck.
Camilla took a swig of the water and not long after, the darkness began to creep in
I slowly opened my eyes but quickly shut the again as the blinding white light in the room hit my eyes. I slowly opened them again and noticed that I was on the hospital room. Everything seemed groggy till I remembered what happened last. Alicia had given me some water and when I took it I
“f**k! When will she learn to stop dosing me? I'll get sleep naturally.
“I never thought you could use such a word.
I turned in surprise as I saw Alessio sitting up on the bed right beside me. I quickly turned my head to the other side. I wasn't still over that feeling of fear that I had around him but I was grateful that he had the guts to come save his kid
“You can't face that wall forever Camilla
Sig
“Can we do the talking when Aiden is discharged?
Silenc
“Camilla… Look at me.
I turned to face him and his intimidating gaze hit me. How in the world did I live with this man for a whole year
‘Well you didn't exactly ‘live’ with him Camilla. You just followed him to parties and stayed in the penthouse.’ My mind quickly reminded me but I shook off the thought
“You named our son Aiden?
“Erm… Yes?
“What is his Italian name?
“Names” I quietly said
“Stop whispering. I can't hear you.
“His Italian names are Camilo and Alessandro.
He looked at me in surprise at the mention of Alessandro
“Well I'm glad to see that you at least managed to include a fragment of myself in his life but why did you run away with him
“Sigh… do we need a repeat of this? The contract stated to never come into contact with you again. I broke it by approaching you and I never would have if Aiden hadn't fallen sick. He needed a donor and since I wasn't a match, the next best thing was you.
“And if I wasn't available? What if you couldn't get to me or something?
“I stormed into Soul Sister's Lounge while pretending to be your girl and lied to several security guards. I know anyone can pull that off but I know your schedule like the back of my hand. You're a creature of habit so that helped.
“Tsk, I really should change my schedule like Nick advised but answer my previous question.
There was no running away from this was there? Might as well be honest with him
“No I wasn't going to and I had no intention of ever approaching you with news about our child. You were a ‘last resort ’ in case things got haywire.
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