Vincent's pov

Kneeling down in front of Venessa, I pulled her petite shaking figure into mine and wrapped my arms around her trying to ease the pain that she's going through despite knowing I don't have enough power to do so.

"Shhhh, calm down, my love" I whispered in her ear trying to make her stop crying but it only made her sobbed even harder.

''Please h...help me to make it stop. It hurts. I can't breathe" She pleaded, with her beautiful hazel eyes glistening with tears.

"Stop crying, Venessa. I promise I'll make it stop." I promised, desperately wanting to stop tears pouring out of her eyes.

How I wish so badly I could take her pain away and switch places with her. But unfortunately I can't do that.

Feeling her shake like a leaf in my arms, I sat there with my hand itching to take out the chloroform from my pocket. One part of me wants to drug her so that I can help to take away the pain that she's going through right now even though I know all too well that it's just for a matter of time, in that way I don't have to see her crying but the other part of me denies for some reason.

Too caught up with my own thoughts, I failed to notice that her shaking and crying had already stopped. Glancing down at my arms, my heart missed a beat. There she lay motionless with her cheeks still wet from her crying and her cheeks that were once rosy red now pale white.

Scooping her body into my arms, I rushed towards the car willing myself not to look at her as I know all too well that the image of her in this current condition will hunt me forever.

Once I strapped her securely, I hastily started the car but not before calling Alex to arrange a doctor for my queen.

Reaching our house, I parked the car and carried Venessa inside where Alex and the family doctor are already waiting impatiently.

As I laid down her at our bed, I let Rico, our family doctor examine her while I stood at the corner of the room with my hands slightly shaking.

Alex tried to assure me that she will be fine but my mind can't stop replaying the image of her looking so fragile like a flower. She's so thin and weak already from not eating and sleeping properly.

''This all my fault, I'm the one who took her to them despite knowing that she's still not ready.'' I stated guiltily and just when Alex was about to open his mouth to disagree, Marco burst inside of the room holding a burger in his hand.

''What happened to her? My poor baby sister'' he exclaimed, nearing us while heartedly munching his food.

''Don't worry, she'll be fine. She's just weak at the moment that's why she fainted.'' Rico said, making our head snap in his direction.

''But please make sure that she eats properly and gets a good amount of sleep. Plus don't stress her a lot. She's really fragile at the moment.'' he explained calmly.

''Also I injected her with some medicine that will help her sleep for some time.'' he added packing up his things.

''thank you so much, Rico'' I said, feeling extremely grateful to him for today as well as for these last few days he did check up on my queen.

''It's my pleasure, Vince. Take care of her'' He replied, walking out of the door with Alex and Marco trailing behind him while I stayed beside my sleeping beauty.

Taking her cold hand into mine, I let my hand tenderly caress her cheek carefully enough not to wake her up.

Four hours have passed, the sun has already gone down and she's still sleeping. I told Marco to bring up some files so that I can finish some work and keep an eye on her at the same time. I want to be with her when she wakes up but it looks like she's not going to wake up anytime soon.

I changed her a while ago into more comfortable clothes and at this moment I can't help but be impatient to see her beautiful hazel eyes. I want her to talk to me. I want her to be fine.

Sitting on the couch beside the window, I let out a loud sigh and stare at the full view of the garden below.

A smile formed in my face as my mind drifted back to those days how Venessa used to spend her days sitting or laying at the grass with a book on her hand. I remember how I used to watch her from a distance from the window of my study. I remember how her dark hair flowed freely as the wind hit it and how happy and angelic she looked. But unfortunately, the recent events stopped it.

Too busy reminiscing about the memories, a soft sudden groan made me jump from my seat.

I looked behind my back and saw Venessa stirring. Maybe she's waking up. I thought to myself as I approached her.

Sitting beside her, I helped her get up from her sleeping position.

"How are you feeling, my love?" I questioned her while handing a glass of water for her to drink.

"Much better. How long was I out?" She asked tucking a strand of hair behind her ears. God, she looks beautiful.

"Six hours" I responded making her eyes widened in surprise when my gaze drifted down at the back of her left arm where a faint but visible scar is showing.

My jaw ticked and fist clenched. I know it's recent because I haven't seen it before.

Taking her left arm, I bought it closer to my face examining it.

"How did you get this scar?, don't even think of lying to me." I exclaimed watching how her eyes widened. What are you hiding from me, my love?.

"Promise me first that you won't be mad." She muttered, looking down at her fingers.

I nod in response not wanting to open my mouth and promise her anything that I know I won't be able to keep.

"Uhmm, it's Andrew. Few days back, he came to the diner and he got mad because I refused his proposal, So he slapped me and I fell down hitting the table" she whispered and upon hearing her all I can see is all red. I will kill him. I let him go the last time but this time, I swear on the love of my life, I will make sure to make him beg me to kill him.

"Why did he go to the diner and how did he know that you were there?" I asked, trying not to scream as I don't want to scare her.

"To collect the papers that you signed." She blurted out catching me off guard.

A gasp escaped from her lips as soon as she realized what she had just said.

We definitely will be sleeping late tonight.

I'm really sorry for a late update. I'm really busy with my studies at the moment but I promise to make it up for you guys for making you wait so long. Thank you so much for being patient.

Until then...