TAKING THE DECISION
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Alex's P.O.V.
I was stunned...I was blankly staring at her unconscious face....
What did she just say???
After six years of ghost chase.... I finally found her in this.... this shattered state.... and she just dropped a bomb on me... that I have a daughter???????? and for god sake... she was ... she was ... in the forest.... in this dark forest... alone... in danger????????
"Mr. Carter.... Mr. Carter, Sir?????? Ryan shouted...
I came out of my trance and looked towards him. He was shouting my name continuously.
"We must hurry. She needs medical assistance immediately Sir", he said and then it struck me hard. he was right. I must hurry and take her to the hospital.
But....
But.... how could I leave when my daughter... my own blood was there somewhere.
I could not....
I put her on the back seat of the car and pulled out the blanket from the back immediately and wrapped her body securely. She was cold to death.
Ryan immediately ran towards the driver seat when I yelled "I can't leave".
Ryan stopped in his way and looked towards me dumbstruck. We both were standing in the heavy rain looking towards each other unknowingly what to do..
"I can't leave Ryan... I can't leave.... I have to find her... I have to find my daughter Ryan", I yelled and looked towards the side of the forest where Anaira pointed out before fainting. Tears were building up in my eyes. I haven’t seen my daughter… Hell… I didn’t know about her existence until a few minutes before but I felt the father-daughter bond strongly. I have to protect her at any cost.
Ryan was stunned and was looking towards me blankly.
“What did you say Sir… your daughter???”, he stuttered a little while asking me and his eyes widened.
I ran my fingers in my hair and head towards the other end of the road. “Yes, Ryan… my daughter… Anaira said that she is somewhere in the forest. How can I leave her here in the danger? She must be of… what… about 5 years????? How can I leave her Ryan… How can I?????? I yelled and fell down on the ground. I was on my knees and tears were flowing down from my eyes due to helplessness.
Suddenly I felt a squeeze on my shoulder. I looked up and saw Ryan there.
“We will find her, Sir. We will” he tried to comfort me.
I averted my gaze again towards the forest. I sighed and stood up.
I was not sure what to do. Anaira needed medical attention and I don’t have the heart to leave my daughter alone in this scary forest.
“What to do Ryan???”, I said in a broken tone… Yeah… I was broken… I am broken… But… that little hope of mine… I wanted to see her badly…
“What to say, Sir… I don’t know…. I don’t have the heart to say you to leave the baby in this… this …. Scary forest alone… We must find her”, he sounded scared but was determined.
Hmmm… I said and headed back to the car to checked on Anaira. I have to keep myself calm to ensure the safety of both important persons in my life.
I entered the car and locked the door. Anaira was lying unconscious. I touched her head. Her body was warmer than before which relieved me a little. Her breathing was steady and calm. She was pale and was looking very skinny like she hadn’t eaten for so many days. There were so many bruises on her face which ache my heart badly. I gently pulled up the blanket from her to assess the injuries. She had so many cuts and bruises all over her body. Some wounds were old and deep, some were fresh.
She needed urgent medical attention. I was in haze about what to do. I couldn’t leave our daughter here in danger and I didn’t want Anaira to suffer more either.
I was debating with myself internally when I heard Ryan clearing his throat.
“Sir… I know what you are thinking right now. It’s really difficult to make a decision now. We can’t let suffer any of them”, he said and I knew that he was right.
I was thinking again when I heard him again.
“Let’s do one thing, Sir. I know what I am going to suggest is somewhat risky but we have to take this risk. We are far from the city right now. I suggest you to drive Ma’am to one of your houses, not to the hospital and take care of her wounds”, he paused and I was confused now.
He said again “,I apologize for my big mouth Sir. But.. I … I… think .. that… (he hesitate in saying the words)… please forgive me for saying this… but..”.
“Say clearly Ryan what do you want to say. I promise I will not fire you”, I yelled at him and he gulped hard in fear. I sighed and said once again “, Ryan… say what is in your mind.. I want to listen to your doubts and suggestions for taking a final decision”.
“Sir… I think.. there is someone close to you who is behind the k********g of Ma’am”, he said and I got shocked and wanted to yell at him but then it hit my mind. It might be possible. There were so many people back there who didn’t want us to marry. I closed my mouth and think hard.
Yeah… this could be possible. I couldn’t risk now. I needed to hide Anaira from everyone right now.
“I suggest you to drive Ma’am and I will stay here and will search for baby”, Ryan said but I shook my head.
“No.. you need medical attention too. You go and I will search my princess. Take her to your home and keep her there until I come back”, I ordered him.
“Ok Sir… my wife is a nurse. It will be better to leave ma’am with her. I will be back with some of my trusted friends with me as soon as possible.”, he said and then he took out a torch from the dashboard and handed it over to me.
“Use this Sir and save the phone battery”, he requested me once again and I nodded. I looked towards sleeping Anaira and then leaned towards her.
I kissed her forehead deeply. It was been 6 years without her. I didn’t want to send her away from me but I needed to find out our princess first.
I came out of the car and Ryan drove the car towards the city. I looked towards the forest in the direction where Anaira pointed out. It was heavy raining and for God sake … night was chilling like hell. I was hoping for the safety of my poor baby.
I marched towards my aim and lit the torch as I entered the darkness of the forest. I was determined to find her at any cost and to secure her from all dangers. I even.. didn't know her name. I was helpless but still had hope in my heart that I would recognize my daughter as soon as I see her.
"Papa is coming for you princess... just hold yourself for me princess", I whispered to myself and started my search.
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