HIS HIRED BRIDE

CHAPTER - 10

"IF YOU CAN DO IT NOW, DO IT NOW."

AVA WILSON P.O.V

I inserted my house key to the door as the lock clicked open and slowly I went inside. I was still in my place, Lily was sleeping on the chair with her head on the table.

Carefully, I put the key on the key holder and removed my shoes. "Ava, you are home?" Lily's groggily voice came.

"ahh....Ye...yes...." I stutter looking everywhere other than her.

"You should be feeling tired. Go freshen up, I will heat up the dinner." She stood up going inside the kitchen.

My mind was replaying the same word again and again. Mr. Trocelli's offer shook me so hard that I could not take it out of my system. His offer has all the criteria, which I badly need right now. First of all he is willing to take Lily's case to the best doctor, second he is paying me one million dollar from which I can paid all the medical bills, I can reconstruct our shop, I can pays all my debts, and finally I can finish what I've dreamed of, a professional landscape architecture. Just for one year, only for one year I have to act like his wife, then I can go back to my old life. Once I finish my studies, I will be able to support Lily on my own.

Suddenly, a loud crash sound came from the kitchen making me come out of thoughts. I hurriedly stood up and ran inside the kitchen. Lily was sitting, more like bending, holding her mouth. I touch her shoulder making her turn around to see whether she is okay or not.

But a scream left my mouth as blood poured out of her mouth, rolling down her hand. Her face was a mess as tears leaked out of her eyes. "LILY" I screamed as her legs gave away, making her fall down.

"Lily, are you okay?" I cried calling her name.

"Lily, wh....what...happening?" My voice broke as my own body shook from crying.

"Lily....please....say something." I cried more while holding her hand.

"Lily please.....please...." I begged her furiously, rubbing my eyes. I took out my cell phone and dial 911 slowly wishing they would come on time.

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"AVA....." Someone whispered slowly but it was enough for me to stop my thought marathon which I was doing for the past two hours. My anxiety level was going up with the passing time. The doctor hasn't come out of the operation room till now.

I stop on my track and look. "Sam" My lips wobbled looking at her.

"Oh Av...." She ran, taking me into a bear hug.

And just like that my tears broke out from my eyes, and I cried for the chance of losing my only family. I cried for my fate, who never gave me anything without testing me. I didn't ask for more than I deserve, but just asking for a family is too much.

"Sam....Lily....Lily....she....I.....I...am...sacred." I choked up hugging her more and cried my heart out.

"shh....sh......It's okay...she is a tough woman. Nothing will happen to her." Sam assured me by rubbing my back as I cried more.

Samantha Monroe, by profession she is a lawyer, and you can taste hell with her tongue only. She is a tough nut to break. But for me, she is my mamma bear. She was the third person who supported me, fought for me and loved me like an elder sister.

She was my senior when we were in middle school. Our friendship was famous on the whole campus. Me, Isbaella and Samantha people used to call us three musketeers.

"Sam?" Bella's voice came and she ran towards us, joining our hugs.

"I missed you," I utter, blowing my nose on her white iron shirt.

"Ewwwww." Sam moved away from me, giving me stinky eyes.

"That was one hell of a shit." Bella commented, making both of us crack.

"I was gone for two weeks, and look at you two?" Sam glared at us, making me wipe my tears.

"We were just rehearsing for our upcoming film?" Bella sarcastically answered.

And I rolled my eyes, okay if you don't know, then let me tell you this. They fight like cats and dogs. No one will back out until and unless they stand on the same point. It's more of a comeback s***h insult game.

"Then you should rehearse somewhere else, we don't want the patients to have a heart attack. Do we?" Samantha smirks proudly with evil eyes.

" 'Patients' means you? Yeah I forgot you are older than me. Should I call for a wheelchair?" Bella replied, raising her arched brow.

"Hoe." Samantha glared.

"Have you seen the mirror today, finally you know more about yourself." Bella smirked glaring at her.

"Guys." I snapped making both of them still.

Just then the operation door opens and Dr. Parker removes his mask. He looked at me and I stumbled on my feet. His face spoke before he could open his mouth.

"Ava, can we talk." I nodded with tearful eyes.

"We will also come." Samantha informed me.

"My best friend, they are like my family." I told the doctor and he gave me a softened smile.

"Ava, I don't want to beat around the bush, Lily is not well, her cancer is spreading more and more day by day. And now it is touching her kidney, if we don't operate on her now then we can't do much to help her."

Bella held my shoulder for support and I stood there with a shocked expression. Samantha chose to be sensible and spoke on behalf of me "What's the chance of her survival?"

"We can't exactly tell you that, but I know some doctors from L.A. and they are best in this type of case. But the only problem is..." Dr. Parker stopped and looked at me.

"What?" I mumble slowly.

"The treatment is very expensive." He stared at me and informed me with a pity look.

"How....How much?" I dare to ask him.

"Around Fifty thousand dollars."

I gasped and removed Bella's hand from my shoulder and walked out from there. I stood on the hospital lawn and took a deep breathe. I take out the card from my back pocket and huff out a breathe.

I knew better than to sit and wait for some miracle and get even angrier on my faith.

"Guess it's time to make a phone call."

I glanced at my watch and shook my head. It's not even 12 hours. I placed around the garden thinking whether I should call or not.

'It's now or never, Ava.

Fidgeting with the phone, I finally dial the number with blurry eyes. It rang four times and with every ring, my heart pounded faster and faster against my chest. It was already the fifth ring when I thought he wouldn't pick up and when he finally answered.

"Marcello Trocelli. Speak." He demanded with a tired voice. Even over the phone, he was indeed bossy.

"It's m..me..." I stutter

He took a deep breathe and I could hear his fast rhythm of breathing, making me clutch my phone tighter.

"YES." The word blew out of my mouth and my knee shook, making me fall down. I cut the call and the first drop of tear made their way, and then the second and third finally made me scream.

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