Ruby
I was in a deep slumber, but my sleep broke all of a sudden when I received a phone call. Usually, it would take a few more phone calls to make me wake up from my sleep, but during the pregnancy, sometimes I would wake up very easily, while sometimes Vexon would make me hear a gunshot so that I would wake up immediately.
When I checked the caller ID, it was an unknown number. So I received it.
��Hello?�� I spoke through the phone.
I could hear some rapid breathings on the phone as the person spoke up, ��Ruby����
��Kendrik?�� I breathed out, after hearing the familiar voice. We could talk once a year to keep them safe from the eyes of the enemies, so it was surprising to get his call. The last we talked was when they gave us the news of Pearl being pregnant. I sat up immediately, realizing the urgency of the situation. ��Kendrik, are you okay? Is everything okay? What about Pearl?��
��Pearl is in the hospital. She had a miscarriage,�� he informed me and a gasp escaped my lips, while I got up from the bed.
��How? Is she okay?�� I inquired.
��She is in the hospital and I am with her,�� Kendrik��s voice almost broke, as if he was trying to control his tears, but failed miserably.
��How did this happen, Kendrik?�� I questioned him. I wished I could be next to Pearl during this tough phase of her life.
Kendrik answered me, ��The elevator of our office was under construction so I forbade Pearl to come to the office because we had to use stairs. And then, when I was working in the office, I got a call saying Pearl fell off the stairs. Her leg slipped and she fell right on her stomach.��
How could Pearl come to work after Kendrik told her not to? Why was she trying to be so courageous? She never listened to anyone if the person ordered her something. Now, she was the sufferer along with Kendrik. If I was in her place and Vexon in Kendrik��s, Vexon would��ve appointed ten guards to make sure I didn��t sneak out to the office when he left. Kendrik should've done the same. But now was not the time to blame anyone.
I asked him, ��What about Pearl? Did she regain consciousness?��
��She did, but the doctor put her in strong medication. She needed some rest and if she knew about the miscarriage, it would harm her health more. So she has to fully recover first,�� he said to me. ��Anyways, how are you, Vexon, and Everley? Is my brother still being an ass?��
I slightly chuckled at his comment. ��He was, but he learned his lesson. We are all okay. Also, we got Allison recently.��
��Really? Nafeesa kept her words?�� Kendrik��s voice held amusement.
��She had no choice because the documents were signed as well,�� I mumbled.
��Okay, Ruby, I have to go now. I will call you later.�� With that, Kendrik had cut the call.
I kept the phone back on the nightstand and thought about the phase my sister and brother-in-law was going through. Losing a child...even the thought was dangerous. When Everley was kidnapped, at that time I realized how it felt when someone lost a baby. Also during my kidnapping, if I lost my unborn baby, I would be in a miserable state.
Before I could realize, hot tears started streaming off my eyes. My sister would be in a miserable state too. Pearl had so many dreams for her child, and so did Kendrik.
When my eyes fell on the transparent balcony glass door, I saw Vexon standing there, lost in a deep thought. I rushed to him. I opened the door and mumbled when he turned around, ��Pearl had a miscarriage.��
��What?�� Vexon asked in disbelief. Seeing my situation, he came to me, held my hand and made me sit on the swing. He took a seat next to me as well. ��Take deep breaths,�� he instructed.
I did what he said. I sucked in a deep breath and looked at him, ��Kendrik called me while I was asleep.��
��What did he exactly say? How did this happen?�� he questioned me and I repeated to him whatever Kendrik told me, from the beginning to the end.
Vexon listened to every detail carefully and pulled me to his chest, when I was crying hard. He was the perfect husband. He always knew what to do in which situation. I was really blessed to have him in my life.
��I am really feeling bad for Pearl and Kendrik, Vexon,�� I mumbled, now putting my head on his shoulder, while he rubbed my arm.
��You know, when we lost Ev, it was when I realized how hard it was for a parent to lose a child. At that time I understood how my mom felt when Orson was killed,�� said Vexon. I didn't even want to imagine her pain. ��And now, I can feel how Kendrik is feeling. Just the difference is, I got my daughter back safe and sound. I just turned out to be lucky. I must have done something really good in my previous life to have deserved all this good fortune.��
��Probably,�� I let out, ��Can��t we meet them, Vexon?��
He shook his head in denial. ��It is very risky to meet them. We will put them in danger along with us. We can��t take the risk and besides, they are suffering a lot already.��
��Then shall we just contact them over the phone?�� I questioned him.
Vexon twitched his lips. ��We can, but we have to keep less contact with them.��
��Oh,�� I uttered, disappointment lingering in my tone. I really wished I could support my sister.
��Well, don��t worry,�� Vexon mumbled and rubbed my arm once again. ��I will send the best doctor to them and the doctor will keep us updated as well. How does that sound?��
I gave a big grin, looking at him. ��That sounds awesome.��
��Well then, let��s go to bed. It��s quite late,�� he announced and I nodded my head. Then we went to bed and fell asleep while cuddling. I missed sleeping with him.
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It was a bright, fresh morning. I was feeling very good today, maybe relieved that the problems were over and I was back to my old regular life. We could never fully be problem-free, but the current problems were solved and that was what mattered for now. Later, when we would get to face new problems, I was sure we would face it together, like we always did.
As expected, the other side of the bed was empty, which meant Vexon was awake already. He told me last night before falling asleep that he wouldn��t go to the office today and he had something else to tell as well. I wondered what it was.
After getting up, I freshened up fully and fed Allison. I learned from Maya that Everley ate breakfast on her own and went to school happily. When Maya asked whether she would call me or not, Everley told her not to disturb me and take care of me.
My daughter was growing up, I smiled at this thought. But I had to talk to Vexon about Everley. She was definitely traumatized with the kidnapping. We had to keep a psychologist for her so that it wouldn��t affect her in her future. Even though she wasn��t saying anything about it, it was better to keep her mental state safe and sound. She was only six years old and getting kidnapped did leave a mark on her brain. My poor innocent daughter��
After having my breakfast, I was about to make my way to the study but a voice made me stop on my tracks.
��Rubiline!�� a voice echoed through the house.
As soon as I heard the voice, I turned to look at the main entrance. When I saw the familiar person, I breathed out with a big smile on my face, ��Mom?��
