Chapter 39

Harry made his way to the room of Reina. His eyes were filled with longing as he walks around slowly, touching everything and trying to feel her presence. He sat on the bed dejectedly holding onto her nightie which still has her sweet scent. He laid back on the bed, looking at the ceiling.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry".

He chanted an apology over and over again as tears rolled down his eyes. He curled up his body in a fetal position while hugging Reina's nightie tightly till he fell asleep.

The next morning, the Zelkowicz family arrived at the hospital where a group of reporters were waiting for them. Harry was dressed in a grey suit, his hair was meticulously styled with not a strand out of place. His expression cold and devoid of any emotion and his unapproachable aura strike fear and awe in people.

Old madame was dressed impeccable as always, exuding the bearing of a noble woman of high class. The reporters were bombarding them with questions but none was answered and they didn't dare to get too close to them for fear of upsetting them and getting a retaliation from the Zelkowicz family. That'll be the end of not only their career but their life as well. The bodyguards cleared the way for them to enter into the hospital.

"When I heard what had happened, my heart nearly stopped beating. I wouldn't know what l would've done if I lost such an amazing woman like her".A handsome young man looked at the beauty lying on the hospital bed and spoke with sorrowful eyes.

"Oh Mr Osman, my daughter is really blessed to have someone like you who loves her so much. My heart feels so glad. Please take care of her" A middle aged woman dressed elegantly in designer outfit, laughed joyously and replied.

"Mrs Palanca doesn't have to be so formal with me. Although we have not finalized it yet but very soon I'll be your son-in-law so you can just call me Ivan" Ivan said, smiling charmingly at her.

Mrs Palanca couldn't help smiling from ear to ear. This is such a good thing. It seems the mouse has now fallen into the trap. Finally, her husband business can be saved with this marriage. Fortunately, she gave birth to such a beautiful and seductive daughter.

"Good. Good. Good".She laughed.

Soraya laid in bed and rolled her eyes at the duo's display of hypocritical affection with a look of disgust and annoyance. Her head was bandaged due to the injury she sustained. After traumatic experience of the gunmen's attack and the car crashing, she regained consciousness later in the hospital but fortunately she only suffered bruising and a minor head injury. She had questioned her parents about the aftermath of the accident and they only told her that she and Sasha were admitted to the hospital and the driver had passed away.

She asked about Reina too but her parents had no idea of an extra person. It seems that the Zelkowicz family has suppressed any news regarding Reina. Her mood was further ruined by the appearance of Ivan Osman. She simply doesn't like this man no matter how good looking and charming he is.

"Son-in-law? In your dreams".She scoffed.

A knock on the door gained their attention. Harry walked into the room. Soraya's light up with joy upon seeing him. Ivan expression turned cold as he secretly clenched his fist at the sight of him. A man he considers his rival. "Hello Aunt" He greeted Mrs Palanca.

This woman was his deceased mother's good friend. Mrs Palanca smiled kindly at him.

"You've grown so big already. Back then you were still young and energetic and will run to me for chocolate. Time really flies so fast". Mrs Palanca reminisce, looking nostalgic. Harry didn't say anything, his face was cold as always, as if the boy in Mrs Palanca's memories had nothing to do with him .

"Harry, you're back?! That's really good." Soraya called out to him with a happy smile. Harry started walking towards her but Ivan stood in his way, blocking him from approaching any closer. The two men looked at each other intensely but seeing Harry's dead eyes, Ivan moved out of the way.

The moment Harry got close to her, Soraya grabbed his hand and broke down in tears.

"I'm so glad to see you again. l thought I was going to die back then. It was so scary. Like a scene from an action movie". She cried. Seeing her tears staining her cheeks, Harry took out his personalized handkerchief and handed it to her.

"You look ugly when you cry" He said.

Soraya pouted her lips and replied, "You're so heartless. How can you say such words to a beauty like me".

She rolled her eyes and used the handkerchief to wipe her face and even blow in it to retaliate against Harry.

Ivan looked at the scene of their interaction and gritted his teeth in anger. This heartless woman doesn't even want to see him for a second more but she could cry so easily in front of another man and reveal such a childish appearance. His heart felt hot and unreconciled. Mrs Palanca looked conflicted.

The relationship between Harry and her daughter had always been great since their childhood. It would've been perfect if her daughter had married him then her family would've enjoyed infinite glory and benefits for being close relatives of the Zelkowicz family. They're a far better choice than the Osman family and if only.....

"Can you please excuse us for a second. I want to talk to Soraya in private". Harry asked.

Mrs Palanca nodded and after lecturing Soraya not to misbehave, she left. Ivan was reluctant to leave the two alone but he could walk out too. Soraya waved him goodbye with a mocking smile, infuriating him enough to smirked coldly. Now that they're alone, Harry asked, "Tell me what happened?"