Pain and anguish

ISABELLA’S POV

“ He's gonna be alright, right?” I asked Stefan but he simply heaved a sigh and held me in place..

This was worse than physical torture.. seeing Kristen going through so much pain made things difficult for me..

“ Take a deep breath, Isabelle.. you're hyperventilating!” Stefan spoke as he tried to make me calm down and only then did I realize that I was hyperventilating..

“ Breathe….” He kept trying to make me calm down until finally I was calm and Diana hugged me.

“ You gave me quite a scare..” she mumbled but I could only keep my eyes on the OR doors..

I was made to sit down after being adamant about not leaving the spot and a few hours later a doctor stepped outta the OR..

“ We managed to save him but unfortunately we can't say when he's gonna wake up..” the doctor explained and I didn't know what to feel..

“ Can I see him now?” I suddenly requested and to my surprise the doctor agreed but only one person could go at a time..

Once Kristen had been moved to a ward, I immediately went to see him and it took everything in me not to break down in tears.

He laid there with thick Gauges wrapped around his head, a cast on his left arm and also his leg..

I sat down beside him and carefully took his hand in my trembling hands and brought it to my lips, planting a tender kiss on it..

“ I'm so sorry..” I mumbled as I tried not to let my tears fall..

He looked so peaceful as he slept there..

There were tiny cuts on his face and lips..

The guilt was eating me up , my heart was starting to hurt..

“ I'm so so sorry, My love.. this all my fault..” I mumbled as my shoulders trembled vaguely.

“ Please open your eyes and tell me how annoying I'm.. I promise not to throw a tantrum again and focus on Being a good wife..” I mumbled and all the tears I'd been holding in came rushing back..

I sobbed silently as I placed his hand against my face while Hoping he would open his eyes and tell me how annoying I was.

I glanced at unconscious Kris through the glass doors and heaved a sigh before walking towards the ward I'd been staying to find Mom sobbing quietly..

“ Mom?” She quickly wiped her face when she caught sight of me but I simply sat down beside her and hugged her.

“ You know Kris has always been the tough one, even though I can't control him but seeing him in a vegetative state is frustrating..” she mumbled and smiled tearfully..

“ We've to stay positive mom, Kris is gonna be fine..” it is more like an assurance to myself.

“ You shouldn't be out here, dear you're still unwell.”

“ I'll be fine mom, I'm just gonna take a look at something.” I said as I walked towards the elevator before she could say anything

And headed towards the Ferrari 812 which had been brought to the hospital by Richard..

I left the hospital without any guard because for some reason I could tell there was a mole among the boys but unfortunately finding the mole isn't my priority..

Whoever did that to my husband is Still out there and it's important I find him..

I drove all the way to Kristen's private hanger but for some reason it felt like I was being followed by an unrecognizable car.

I decided not to think about it and stepped on the acceleration.

I got to the hanger in no time and got outta the car before looking around the place and fortunately I was able to find a few CCTV cameras which were actually facing the direction of the Jets in the hanger..

I took out my phone and placed a call across to Camille..

“ I want all the CCTV footage of the hanger..” I calmly said before hanging up and walked quietly towards the Jets ..

“ Why are you following me?” I spoke without turning around to see who it was..

Of course I knew I was being followed since the very moment I left the hospital so I wasn't really surprised..

“ I'm just curious as to why you would be out here all alone with any security..” I unhurriedly turned around when I heard a familiar voice..

“ What are you doing here, Warren?” I asked with a frown..

Warren Murdoch is a tech billionaire and a friend of mine..

“ I was visiting a friend at the hospital when I saw you leave.. I didn't want you to get into trouble so I decided to follow you..” he explained with a smile on his face..

His brown eyes sparkled as he smiled and gave nothing away..

Warren has been friends with me since highschool and has always taken good care of me..

“ Thanks, Warren but I can handle myself.” I mumbled and began looking around the hanger..

“ Of course not… You look like you're gonna pass out anytime soon.. you need to take good care of yourself first, you know?” He scolded me but I simply smirked without saying a word..

“I heard about what happened to Kristen.. is he okay?” Warren shoved his hands into his pocket as he followed me around like a gentleman..

His two piece Armani suit made him look like a Greek god and that gummy smile too was why he'd ladies Fanning him.

“ My husband is fine.. You can leave now, I need to check something..” I mumbled without sparing him a glance and went on with whatever I was doing..

My lips curled upwards when I found another camera by the workshop..

Once I was certain the cameras were still intact,I turned around but almost bumped into Warren..

“ What are you looking for? Do you need help?” He asked with a narrowed expression and I shook my head negatively..

“ Nothing.. I'm gonna head back to the hospital now.” I said and walked towards my car..

“ I was wondering if you could perhaps have lunch with me? It's been quite some time since we dined together..” he suggested while staring at me with hopeful eyes but unfortunately I couldn't leave Kristen alone..

“ You know you can always come to me for help, right?”

“ I'm sorry, Warren but I gotta go.. let's talk some other time, okay?” I flashed him a smile and opened the car door..

“ The next time we meet again you're gonna take out for lunch..” Warren playfully said and I chuckled softly..

“ Okay, Warren.” With that being said I got into the car and drove off..

I went back to the hospital and I was informed by Stefan that Mom was in a meeting with the shareholders..

Elizabeth also had to take care of Imperial city. Everyone was trying to manage Kristen's business and also Keep his employees from making a fuss.

“ How is he?” I asked Stefan as I stood by the door staring at the unconscious Kristen.

“ Still the same..” he heaved a sigh and I pushed open the door and walked inside the ward quietly..

I kept my stuff aside before sitting down beside him..

I pressed a kiss on his forehead and pushed his bangs away from his face.

Even though he looked quite pale, Kristen would definitely put his gender to shame.

He was still as handsome as ever..

I stood up and went straight to the bathroom and returned with a bowl of water and a towel..

Slowly and gently I began to wipe his body carefully..

“ It must be uncomfortable, Laying down in one position.” I mumbled as he carefully wiped his face and moved downwards to his neck area.

I carefully moved the towel downwards, carefully enough not to get his cast wet.

“ I won't let them get away with this, I promise.” I mumbled under my breath as I carefully wiped his entire body.

I also took care of his greasy hair so he doesn't feel itchy.

I was about to keep the bowl aside when he suddenly Snapped his eyes open…

I kept the bowl aside and suddenly threw myself on him without hesitation and hugged him tightly.

“ Oh my God, Kristen you're awake..” I mumbled and hugged him like my life depended on it but the unexpected happened..

Kristen pushed me off him swiftly and gently took off his oxygen mask.

“ What do you think you're doing?” He asked with a cold expression and I simply thought I'd hurt him..

“ I'm so sorry I completely forgot you're still unwell.. God I was so scared something bad had happened to you..” I mumbled and leaned in to kiss him but unfortunately I was pushed away violently..

“ How dare you, freak! Who let you in here?” He looked like he was about to pounce on me and something in my gut didn't feel right but I shrugged it off and smiled..

“ I know you're still angry at me but can please don't push me away, Babe..” I tried to remain calm even though I was already feeling so nervous..

I tried to touch him but he simply glared at me and for a moment I thought I saw something flashed through his eyes.

Was it disgust?

“ Call me that one more time and I'm gonna rip your tongue apart.. Do I know you,miss? What kinda game are you playing?” I felt something snap in my head when I heard his words..

“ Are you saying all this just to get back at me, Babe? I'm sorry, okay? You wouldn't be in here if it weren't for my tantrums..” I tried to get closer but to my surprise he suddenly pushed me away and this time more violently and I fell to the floor..

A groan escaped my lips as I tried to stand up..

“ So you are the reason I got into an accident huh?” He looked like he was gonna charge towards me but unfortunately he couldn't do that due to the cast on his arm and leg..

“ I'm sorry, My love, I didn't mean for any of that to happen.. Can you please stop treating me like this?” I was still trying to convince myself that he was only acting to get back at me for what I'd done but deep down I could tell the anger in his eyes was definitely not acting..

“ Stop Calling me that, I don't know you, b*tch!” A mug was sent flying towards my direction and luckily I was able to move outta the way before it could hit me on the head..

He glared daggers at me as a look of disgust flashed through his eyes..

Fortunately for me, Kristen's Mom and Stefan came rushing in and immediately shielded me from him as he began throwing things at me..

“ What do you think you're doing, Kristen?” His mom Snapped at him but his eyes were frosty and intimidating just like the very first time she'd met him..

“ I should be The one asking that, Mom? What is this woman doing here?” Kristen asked while staring at me coldly..

I felt my eyes tear up as I tried not to directly into those intimidating eyes of his..

“ What do you mean, Kris? This woman is your wife..” Stefan stared at him with a frown but Kristen simply laughed and looked at the three of us like some sort of clowns..

“ What do you mean my wife? I never got married to anyone.. I broke up with Iris last week and I don't remember getting married to that loser..” Kristen said without hesitation and it felt like time had slowed down as we all stared at ourselves in shock..

Iris?