75 Changes in her heart (3)

This time, when April woke up; Alex wasn't anywhere near her. The first thing that she saw was her parents. Her mother cried and cried again, blaming herself for not being able to take good care of her daughter. While Ted didn't spoke and his face had a hint of anger.

By the looks of things, April knew that her secret were still not out. She didn't know if she should be happy or feel guilty. One thing was for sure though, Alex would come charging to the US for her. This gave her a headache. Although Alex didn't asked her regarding anything, she was able to make Josie spill the beans before she left.

If ever he really did came, what would she say to her family? That she was covetting someone else's husband? She knew how sorry her parents felt about her, isn't this just adding oil to the fire?

On that same day, Colm and his parents also visited her. Nothing too suprising happened, until Colm was left all alone with her.

"Tell me truth. Is something going on? Is Francesca making your life miserable?" Those were his words to her. Listening to it, it does make sense. Who's wife would be sane enough to just let her go in peace?

When Colm saw the hesitation in her eyes, he got his answer. He clenched his fist tightly, trying not to curse out loud.

April didn't responded and Colm didn't have the courage to hold his anger down, so he left. Seeing him leave, made her heart felt guilty. She knew that she had hurt him, but what could she do? Her heart screams for Alex's embrace. Call it insane but she wanted him. Wanted him so badly that it hurts. If only their situations wasn't like this, would she be able to find happiness? But at what cost?

Later that evening, April also sent all her visitors away. Saying that someone has to look out for her son. She wanted to rest and didn't want anyone at her side. Not being rude, but this was a common thing for them. April had never wanted anyone beside her when she sleeps. Ever since she had been kidnapped, her personality had changed drastically.

By the next day, just when the sun was still about to rise. She was woken up by someone who was caressing her face. April could recognized the familiar scent. His warm and big hands that shows gentleness and love.

If you ask her, she was indeed hurt when she heard what Alex said in the tape. The moment she decided to move to England, she had already gave him her heart. April trusted him, no matter what happens. She believes that he only said it because they weren't close at that time. There truly wasn't a reason for her to get mad, but that doesn't mean that she could stop her heart from feeling pain.

As he carefully held her hand and caress her face. April knew that he had flew here as soon as he could. This only meant that she had a place in heart. No matter how small or big it was, She was happy for finally gain his affection.

"Baby.. I know you're awake. Would it hurt you to open your eyes and look at me?"

Alex's voice was soft. Everytime he saw her laying on the hospital bed, Alex couldn't help but feel guilty. Like he was the one that sent her to this bed. He hated this kind of feeling.

April opened her eyes gently and looked towards where the voice was coming from. "You're here." She said.

"I'm here because my baby is here. No matter where on earth are you, I'll always run to your side." Alex leaned forward and kissed her forehead.

This sweet words coming from his lips, how could April get mad to him? A tear fell down on her face, unable to calm her emotions down.

"Did someone bully you again?" He wanted to search the Lewis Mansion, but he didn't have the right to. It would also trigger the people who is living there and that would get complicated. He remembered that April didn't want anyone else to know about what she had been through. Only by enduring this matter, was he able to calm himself from storming to that Mansion.

April felt troubled. This was the first time that Alex brought out this topic. Of course she knew that he knew, but talking about it was different. She neither replied nor looked at him, she closed her eyes the moment his lips landed on her forehead.

Alex sighed, he wiped her tears from her eyes. No matter where she goes, he couldn't even protect her. How will he ever deserved to have this innocent woman on his side.