chapter 6
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"Who are you, what do you mean my lord", Zaiden asked.
"it's me. Mr. Tao sir!", The person immediately stated.
Zaiden’s heart pounded as he clutched the phone, the realization hitting him hard.
“Mr. Tao... you are alive? I thought… I thought you were lost in the attack.”
Mr. Tao’s voice crackled with a fierce loyalty and a tinge of sorrow. “Yes, young master. Your father ordered us to escape that night. We were only a thousand then, too weakened and scattered to protect you. But over the years, we have regrouped, rebuilt, and trained. Now, we stand as ten thousand, ready to serve you.”
Zaiden, still reeling from the staggering deposit and this unexpected call, felt a whirlwind of emotions. “You all have… been waiting this entire time? And this money—did you send it?”.
“Yes, my lord,” Mr. Tao replied. “This is just the beginning. We have managed to gather resources, allies, and support across nations. We are very bigger and control the market now. you should have heard about the Crestview group!".
Even though, Zaiden was blind, there was never a day he wouldn't hear about them. on Tv and people talking about how rich and influential the company is".
"Yes I know it".
"It yours!!! so, everything and all of what your father left behind, all his investments and connections, are at your command.”
Zaiden’s scoffed, this happening just as he treated Cynthia was so significant to him. he count it as a blessing!.
At that moment, Cynthia rumbling, hinting she would soon be awake.
“Mr. Tao,” Zaiden said, his voice steady but layered with conviction. "I will be in touch later".
"okay, your lordship", Mr. tao said and immediately hung up.
Cynthia’s face twisted, a low groan escaping her lips as she stirred on the couch. Her eyelids fluttered, and Zaiden immediately stepped beside her, waiting with a quiet intensity as she blinked, her gaze trying to focus.
Finally, her eyes opened fully.
She squinted, looking around, her vision was blurry but improving, and slowly, everything came to image, she realized Someone was standing right before her.
“Ahh…” she screamed, "Who are you!".
"it's me, Zaiden, your doctor... calm down", He said.
She breathed heavily, and just as he said, she calm down. The she reached up, touching her face, then looked back at him, her brow furrowing. “Doctor, am I dreaming?".
Zaiden leaned down, his voice calm but filled with a note of satisfaction. “calm down, . How do you feel? Can you see anything?”
Her eyes widened as her surroundings began to take shape, colors and shapes growing sharper. She gasped, pressing her hands to her mouth in shock.
“I… I can see! I can see you!” Her voice was high-pitched, almost a squeal, as disbelief turned into unfiltered joy.
“Doctor, am I dreaming?” She looked around, touching the sofa, the edges of her blouse. “This has to be a dream!”.
Zaiden chuckled, a rare, soft smile crossing his lips. “No, Cynthia. This is real.”
Cynthia’s hands shot out, grasping his arm, feeling the solid warmth of his skin under her fingers.
“it is not a dream, I can feel you and see you!!!” she murmured, her fingers tightening as if to confirm his presence. Tears welled in her eyes, spilling down her cheeks. “You actually did it! I can see! I… I… I".
Just then, her mother burst into the room, her eyes frantic. “Cynthia! What’s going on in here? I heard screaming!”.
Cynthia turned to her, eyes brimming with joy. “Mother… I can see!”
Her mother’s face went pale, her jaw dropping as she took a shaky step forward. “What? Are you—are you sure?”.
“Yes!” Cynthia laughed, touching her face and then Zaiden’s shoulder, her hand trembling as she soaked in every detail.
"What am I wearing", Her mom asked.
"Mom!, you are wearing a grey top and long black skirt, with jewelry on you", She said.
Her mom couldn't contain it also, she screamed of joy, after so four years of blindness, her daughter finally see.
The others family hearing the screamed also join in and were surprised, to found the situation.
*****
Now, it was exactly 15 hours ago that Cynthia could see, and the news had already spread wide and near.
multiple calls from family friends were entering, but they got no time to pick it, because of Zaiden matter first.
The family all sat in the grandroom. Cynthia beside her mom, as she leaned on her while Zaiden stood in front of them.
Mr. Randall began, "We are very grateful for your help, and no appreciation or gratitude is enough for what you did".
Zaiden bowed.
"But as we stated, we will reward you. Tell us what you want—money, a business setup, anything. We are obliged to make it happen," Mr. Randall said.
Zaiden then stood up straight. "As part of the official reward, I want to marry Cynthia!"
The atmosphere immediately changed.
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