Trapped In Love

Chapter 7 – Going back to Orion

Chapter 7 – Going back to Orion

I open my eyes and spot a familiar ceiling. I was back in the hospital. This has happened twice already. I have a feeling it has something to do with Kristen’s memories. The pain in my head has subsided.

Then I remember the vision or whatever you call it. Lillian is family and she tried to kill her own cousin. Was she mad about being born out of wedlock? Or was it because she didn’t have what Kristen did? Who would do that to someone who vowed to take care of you?

“Mrs West I apologise for…” Beth, the maid begins to apologise.

“No, no it’s not your fault. Its related to my accident it’s not your fault. Mr West wont blame you either.” I say

She nods, but I could see she didn’t believe me.

“I phoned Master West’s secretary to inform Master about your accident…” she says

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BLAKE WEST

POV

“Mother….” I say with a sigh “We’ve been through this before over a million times. I will not come back to the Country until you and father accepts my bride. I know you have history with the London family but she’s nothing like them.” I say to my mother over the phone.

My mother wants me to go back to Orion, to take over the thrown.

“That girl has done nothing but embarrass you and treat you her own personal ATM. I’ve heard that she won’t even allow you to touch her yet alone share a room with her. Is this what you call a marriage Prince Blake?” my mother asks sarcastically.

I could feel my blood boil. “She would be sleeping in the same room as me, if you had not taken our daughter from us right after she was born. By the way how is my daughter?” I ask my mother changing the subject. I needed to stay clear-headed… remember why I made this call in the first place.

“Hera is doing well. She’s finally stopped asking about her mother.” My mother answers “Why do you ask?” she asks

I refrain from saying anything. Hera doesn’t get to see Kristen because for a long time Kris has refused to see Hera because she hated saying goodbye. Hera misses her mother and from my experience, the Palace can be a lonely place for a child.

“I want to have her visit us for winter break, it would be summer here so she could enjoy the warm weather with us. Hera needs to spend time with her parents as well” I say

I run my hand over my face preparing myself for a fight.

“I can’t agree to anything without your father’s okay and you know that. However, your father’s health has been deteriorating over the last couple of months I need you to take over your father’s reign.” She says

“What about Kris? I will not leave my bride alone by herself while she is ill.” I declare.

Of course I worry about father however Kristen’s health is more important. She is my whole world and my heart. When my parents chose their hatred for the London family over my happiness. I gave up the crown and decided to move to Arden ten years ago starting a new life with the love of my life I knew I couldn’t run back to my parent s when things got tough. I stayed with Kristen and it paid off big time.

I hear my mother sigh loudly. “She can come as well. You know the Council will not have you rule if she does not come back with you. They would think of you as unmarried and unworthy” my mother says

Back in Orion my father made a rule that no King is allowed to sit on the thrown without his Queen by his side. A man separated from his wife will not rule as well. The rule applies to men, to protect woman from abuse she can leave her husband if he abuses her and she needs to provide the necessary proof.

I get up from my desk, I move to the window overlooking the ocean. I built Kris Corp here because Kris loved the view. When I miss her I would get up and just look at the view she fell in love with 10 years ago when we moved here. Kris and I got married here; she was only 16 when we got married.

I’m not the man I was 10 years ago, since then I’ve made a name for myself. I built a company from the ground up with no capital. I am proud of all my achievements because I’ve had Kris by my side. My parents only started speaking to me when they found out Kris was pregnant and they wanted our daughter. I have never regretted my decision to give up the crown, but I feel as if it would be bitter sweet leaving behind all I’ve built here.

“Blake, we will hold a ball to welcome the both….” My mom goes to say but gets I don’t hear her because my assistant rushes into my office

I turn to look at her.

“Sir….” She says sounding out of breath which is funny because her desk right outside the door.

“Sir something happened to Mrs West. She fainted again.” My assistant says

My heart drops… I knew I should not have come back to work today. I knew I should have stayed at home to watch her.

“Mother I have to go. Do send me the details via my assistant and I will get back to you. Bye Mother” I say hanging up

I look at my assistant. “What happened to Kris?” I ask in a panic

“The maid said they were going through a few albums when Mrs West started to scream and she fainted. She was sent to Kris General.” She expalins

Kris General was my private medical centre. Most of the companies under my name are named after Kris.

I go to my desk grab my wallet and my blazer, I chuck my files into my brief case and rush out the door.

When I reach the medical centre where, Kristen currently was laying watching the door. When she spots me she jumps in excitement

“You came!” she exclaims with excitement I haven’t seen since we were teenagers.

I was taken aback by how excited she was to see me. I wasn’t used to seeing her happy to see me. She hasn’t been this excited to see me since Hera was born. I was used to seeing her tear stricken face, looking at me with disgust. Seeing her smiling at it directed at me warmed my heart.

“Did I disturb your work?” she asks and before I could answer she starts speaking again “I am sorry. I didn’t know they would phone, you can go back to work if you need to I’m sorry” she apologises.

I shake my head “Kris…” I say as I sigh. I move closer to her “Kris don’t worry about work. You know you come first, always have and always will.” I say with determination so she could see how serious I was.

She blushes and looks down quickly to hide her face. I smile remembering how telling her I love her used to make her blush all the time.

“Kris I love you. I know you don’t remember our life together, but I want you to know how much you mean to me. I want you to know that no matter what happens in the future I will always be here, I will always put you first. I will always be your biggest supporter. And most importantly I will always choose you. I want us to start over. I want us to build a new life together.” I say

She turns even redder than she did a minute ago. From her hairline down to her neck. I love how red she is.

“Are you feeling better?” I ask her

She nods “The headache is gone, I just want to go home” she says

That one word pulled at my heart strings. Home, she has not called our house home is so many years, it almost doesn’t feel like home anymore

“Want to tell me what happened? Why you fainted again?” I ask her

She hesitates for a second. “I remembered something, when I was looking at a picture and I just felt a sharp pain in my head. It was unbearable and that’s all I remember before passing out.” She says

“What do you remember?” I ask her faking calmness

I was nervous, what if she remembers how much she hates me? What if she goes back to hating me? I cannot go through that again. It would hurt way too much to lose her again.