19 HE'S NOT DEAD!

Early morning, Tiger was at Arianna's doorstep, knocking. His expression was cold as he passed her a box as big as a shoe box. Arianna opened it and she saw what's inside. In there was Yago's jewelry that he was wearing when he left the house yesterday. Yago's phone was there too, and a few small items that belonged to him.

Arianna looked at Tiger accusingly. While Tiger just looked away not daring to meet her eyes.

"What's the meaning if this?" she asked in a furious tone. " Where's Yago?"

Tiger lowered his head feeling guilty.

"Sir... sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was..... unable to make it." he said almost choking on his words. He can't bear to look at the woman who was already shedding tears in front of him at the moment.

"You're lying!" she shouted. "Yago wouldn't die. He said he'll come back for me! He's not dead!"

Tiger didn't say anything back. He just silently stood there like a statue.

As Arianna looked at the silent man in front of him, her grip on the box tightened. She tried to calm herself down as she continued asking questions.

"Where is he? I want to see Yago."

Tiger lifted his head to see Arianna"s expression. Tears were falling down her cheeks, but she didn't dare cry out loud. It was evident she was holding herself back very well.

"Mr. Vier already took him home. They got on a private plane before dawn."

When Arianna heard Tiger's statement, he immediately turned around and left Tiger alone. She headed to her room, confused and dazed. She was unable to gather her thoughts. She paced back and forth as the pressure in her chest build up.

She didn't believe it. She didn't believe Yago would die. But after hearing that Vier already took Yago home, she suddenly lost all hope. Even if Yago was still alive, he wouldn't survive his household. Vier will surely take his heart, and Yago will surely give it to him. He loved that brother very much!

"Yago! How dare you leave me!"

She shouted as she gripped her chest. The pressure in her chest was like crushing her heart. She felt suffocating. She didn't know if it was her tears or something else that caused her vision to blear. She reached for the bed post but she was unable to touch it as her body went limp and so Arianna fell unconscious to the floor.

***

"Master Vier, everything's set for the surgery." A young man informed Vier as he was resting on the white bed.

Vier nodded his head but didn't say a word. This was the surgery Yago prepared for him. He promised to accompany him during this time, but he was unable to keep his promise.

He sighed before he gestured for the man. "I'm ready." he said softly.

It's time to get over this sickness. He needs to undergo this surgery immediately, get recovered immediately and go back immediately to Arianna's city. He needs to protect Arianna in Yago's stead as promised.

***

Headache.

The moment Arianna woke up, it was the first thing that welcomed her. It was a terrible, as if her head was being hammered. She looked around and found the room she was in somehow unfamiliar. What happened to her? Where is she?

She can't remember a thing until she noticed a man sleeping on a chair next to her bed. His head was lowered as he dozed off with his arm propped up to support his forehead. Arianna reached out to touch the man's hair but suddenly stopped when she realised she was mistaken.

Yago.... it wasn't Yago. Yago was gone. She told herself. Once again, tears came streaming down her face.

This time, she couldn't hold it in anymore.

"Yago...." Arianna mumbled between sobs. The sound woke up the sleeping man. He quickly got up and hugged Arianna tightly.

"Shh... it's alright." Jayden whispered as he patted her back in an attempt to comfort her. "I'm here. Don't cry anymore. Everything will be alright."

No, it will never be alright. In Arianna's mind, she knew that nothing could make her feel alright. She would have to live without Yago from now on and she'll never see him again.

"Come on, calm down." She heard Jayden say. "It'll be bad for your health. The doctor said you lack sleep and you weren't eating properly. You're too exhausted that you collapsed. Why do you have to torture yourself like this."

Arianna just kept crying her eyes out.

" Yago's gone.... " she kept muttering. " He'll never..... come back..."

***

Carl glanced at Dianna while he was putting down his phone. Just now, he received a news from home that Arianna was hospitalized. He originally planned to come home tomorrow but it seemed like he needs to go back sooner.

Carl walked towards Dianna who was sitting on a wheel chair. He planned on keeping Dianna's situation a secret until she was fully recovered but it looks like Arianna needs a break herself. Dianna could definitely give the comfort she needed.

"I'm sorry Dianna, but I need to go now." he said as he approached the woman.

" Did something happen?" she asked as she turn her head to him. They were taking a walk outside the hospital for fresh air when Carl received a call and now he was in a hurry to leave. Surely, something big happen.

Carl didn't want to worry her so he shook his head. "I heard Arianna was having some problems at home. She's feeling down right now. I'll come fetch her and bring her here to see you. I'm sure she'll be delighted."

Dianna's face brightened when she heard the news. She really missed Dianna already! At last, she'll be reunited with her daughter!

"Yes." she answered smiling. "I would love that too! Are you bringing Yago here as well?" she asked. Yago never left Arianna's side. He'll come along too, she thought.

Carl was startled by her question. Arianna was already heart broken about the matter. And Dianna was still recovering. Should he tell Dianna about Yago? or should he just keep it from her at the moment?