Zaiden's POV
He is lying in the hospital bed.
It hurts, it f*****g hurts to see him like this. I feel so powerless, someone managed to hurt him in front of me and I couldn't do anything.
He needs me right now and that is the only reason keeping me from losing it.
God knows who were those attackers, they came out of nowhere to stab me and my man took it on himself shielding me.
They will pay, they will f*****g pay for everything we are going through.
Thank God he is alright. Mel said the surgery went well, It was just minor procedure, the cut went a little deep, so stiches could not help, they had to perform a surgery, no internal bleeding, so he will be okay in few weeks time.
Only God knows what I went through while bringing him here and waiting while doctors were checking him. I was terrified, it's happening again. I thought I'm gonna lose someone I love again.
I need to make sure he is alright and gets everything he needs, that's my priority now.
I heard slight knock before my dad's head popped between the door.
"Hey buddy"
"Dad, come in"
From the looks of it, my father is coming from office. He seems tired, but no one but us, his family could decipher what's going on in his head from his stoic face.
"How is he doing?"
"He is OK Dad, resting. His sister went home. Someone has to be there to look after their grandma."
he nodded and came to me , took me in for a much needed hug. I needed that, from my hero. According to me and Stella, nothing could harm us, when we are under his protection. The safest place in this world is this place, in my father's arm. He guided me from the chair next to Jason's bed, to the couch at the other end of the room.
"How are you?" Ofcourse he knew. No matter how i tried to hide the pain and fear, he could see through me. Parents has that gift. I think god gifted parents with the ability and to bless the children.
"Honestly.. I don't know Dad. I can't see him like this. He did this for me. He put his life in line to protect me. I felt helpless... His sister, dad she is an angel, she consoled me when I was blaming myself and said it's not my fault . But I couldn't forgive myself "
"Its...not... . your fault" we both turned around and saw Jason trying to get up from the bed.
I ran to him in no time.
"Are you ok? how are you feeling? are you in pain? I will get the doc..?" he grabbed my wrist before I could move away.
"I'm ok. " he tried to get up again.
"No don't strain yourself. Lie down."
"How are you son?" my dad asked him
"I'm ok Sir."
My dad nodded and sat at the chair.
"Sit down and I need to talk to you guys."my dad announced.
I nodded and sat at the edge of the bed.
"Boys, I found who is behind this attack. It's your ex-boyfriend. That Mike guy" My dad said looking at him
"The.. f**k, that son of a b***h. I told you Jason, he is a snake. He don't deserve your mercy." when i came to know about their break-up, I wanted to tear Mike into pieces and Jason doesn't like the idea. That was not the only time i wanted to destroy him and Jason didn't let me to "you should have let me do what I wanted to do to that b***h, he would have been the one crying right now. I will destroy him, I will tear him into pieces, nobody...nobody f*****g dare to mess with my guy and gets away with it."
My dad had an amused look and Jason was shocked, I realized what I said only after that.
I just declared him my guy, in front of my dad..
shit... Well done Zaiden. Now you confirmed that you guys are seeing each other and the rumors are true. Sadly it's not. Ahrgh..Idiot
"Calm down my boy" Dad said
"What do you wanna do now son?" My dad asked Jason, who was blushing. His face was red like tomato.
God, I like how my dad is calling him son. What the hell Zaiden, your guy is in a f*****g hospital bed. This is so not the time man. Focus, you dickhead.
"I want.." he hesitated for a sceond to look at me " I wanted them to be punished for what they did. They didn't even came for me. They came for Zaiden. What would have happened if I didn't interrupted. I can't even imagine"
Awe my sweet man. No wonder Im head over heels for him. Is it wrong that I'm enjoying their conversation. He is hurt yet he is thinking about me getting hurt and angry about it.
My dad shaked his head.
"He should not have tried to harm either of you. I just wanna know your opinion. He will pay the price for trying to harm my boys. Zaiden, I will handle it. Don't stress yourself "
My dad is going to take care of it. Ofcourse he wouldn't sit still, Andrew Banes is a dangerous man to mess with. He doesn't know the meaning of mercy. You asked for it Mike. Nobody is gonna save you from his wrath. Once he is done with you. I have my own sweet plans for you too.
"Okay Boys. I will get going now. Zaiden, take care of him and yourself. There are guards outside your room. See you later" my dad hugged me "bye"
"Sure dad. I will take care. see you later"
He stopped at the door and turned around
"And Boys, when are you planning to tell us what's going on between you guys? Eventhough it is obvious, we want to hear it from you guys. We all could really use some good news"
My dad left after saying that, leaving us both in a shocked state
The silence in room was really awkward.
"Jason, I'm really sorry. I didn't... I mean.. It's just. f**k it. The filter between my mind and mouth was not working. I'm sorry I can't help it"
"Zaiden, come sit" he pointed the chair next to his bed
"Can I ask you something?"
I nodded "Ofcourse"
" You said even if we marry, you will not push me for anything and you don't expect anything from me"
"Ye...Yeah. That's ...right."
What the hell Zaiden, stop stuttering. why he is asking about that now?
"Well... Do you really mean it?"
"Ofcourse I mean it, Jason. I will say it again if you want. I will not push you to do anything you don't want to do" why would he doubt that.
" I wouldn't want to leave you after marriage, Zaiden. But it will take time for me to you know... how could I put it? Eh.. Is it ok if we take it slow after marriage, like getting to each other than eventually falling in love with each other. Could you wait?"
"Ofcourse we can....Wait! What?! ..did you just."my jaw dropped realising what he asked. I stood up from my seat and walked to table at the other side to drink water.
Jason frowned at my reaction. how i wish to kiss the frown away.
"Sorry, I could not find the right words." I came and sat at my previous spot. took his hand in mine "Jason, I can wait as along as it takes, but are you sure? are you ok with this"
He nodded his face flushed.
"Yes I am. You know after breakup, I wanted to live only for Al and Grandma. They need me. But when I was stabbed, I was thinking about so many things." he stopped talking I gently rubbed my thumbs over hand encouraging him to continue "I was sure about one thing, If something happened to me, you would be there to help Al. Also when I told my best friend about your proposal, she asked me one thing, whether I'm willing to miss a chance to be happy, to make us all happy just because I'm afraid of something that may never happen. When they stabbed me, I was a bit disappointed that I wouldn't have the chance at all. So if you are ready to take it slow. Yes, I'm in."
Yes! ?.he said yes to me.?Am I dreaming!? No I'm not. His hand in mine is real. The touch is real. I'm in real world. He said Yes! I want to scream in joy. He is ready give me a chance. Give us a chance.
"Thank you.As cheesy as it may sound, If it's you I would happily wait for an eternity ." I said and held his hands and kissed it one after another, making him blush like a tomato.
"I love you " I said staring straight into his hazel eyes