A Baby For Billionaire Knox

THEME: Last day on earth

THREE DAYS LATER

Eretia sat up all cuddled in Knox’s arms by the sea. It was time to say goodbye to Knox Martins. She had erased, Oliver, Ryan and Mrs Elaina Martins’s memory on the day she got discharged from the hospital.

“There must be a way to be a full Human.” Knox murmured.

Eretia shook her head negatively. “Let us give up at this point.” She whispered.

“No, I’ll be right here waiting for you.” Knox countered.

“Please don’t wait.. just move on with your life.” Eretia held on to him tightly.

“I can’t love another woman. And I can’t even bear the thought of living without you.” Knox held her closely to himself.

That’s the main reason she wanted to erase his memory. She would clear out every memory of her so he would move on and love another woman.

“Please find a way to come back. I’ll wait for you even if it takes ten years.. or twenty years.” Knox purred into her ears.

Eretia giggled. “You would be old by that time. Let’s see.. twenty years to this time, you would be close to forty years old.”

“Then we’ll grow old together till death do us apart.” Knox sniffled.

No she didn’t want that for him.

“I love you, Adella.” Knox said.

Eretia looked straight into his eyes. She pulled him closely and her mouth covered his mouth. Knox opened up to her immediately. He pulled his lower lip into her mouth, holding it between her teeth before sucking on it.

Knox coaxed her tongue into his mouth, licking and sucking. A groan released from his chest as his hold on her grew impossibly tight. Eretia didn’t know how long she was locked in his embrace. But time didn’t stand still as they said everything they had to say, words, emotions and thoughts were expressed in this kiss.

Knox finally released her. Eretia breathe heavily as he stood up. He reached out his hand to her and helped her up. Knox stepped back and spoke quietly. “You can leave now.” He was only holding back from keeping her locked up in his house.

Eretia stifled a sob. “Thank you for everything, Knox Martins.” They both stared at each other for a long moment.

Knox’s fist were clenched in restraint. This was it. Finally he nodded and shut his eyes tightly. “Good bye, Eretia.” And he said nothing else with his jaw locked.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she stepped backward and walked to the sea. And Eretia realized that walking away from Knox Martins was even harder than she had thought it would be. They had grown together and closer than she expected. She never could have imagined that Knox could be her lover and caregiver. And no doubt her heart would still belong to him even in her world.

Eretia loved Knox Martins so much and that fact was irreversible. She looked at Knox and his back was now turned at her. “Good bye, Knox.” Eretia murmured.

And she focused on the sea and began to sing.

“Fall, fathom, five

Beneath the sea there my father lies

My kingdom made of coral and pearls

I would return now to the sea hall

In the sea wolds on the crimson shell

Whose silvery spikes are highest in the sea.

Eretia sang slowly until she disappeared.

Knox Martins reopened his eyes and like a dream he couldn’t remember anything. He touched his wet face and wondered why he was crying. Deep down in his heart, he felt something was missing within him but he couldn’t tell.

And slowly he walked back to his home.

*******

Adella reappeared under the sea with her golden tail clear and bright. And of a sudden she heard it. “Scylla is alive!” A thunderous roar from the cave.

Adella was back in her kingdom. She made her way towards the secret cave leading to the sea hall since the main gate was locked.

“Adella!” Someone called behind her. She turned to see Azizi standing in the sea hallway.

“Azizi.” Adella muttered.

“It is really you!” Azizi swims faster towards her and hugged her tightly. “You came back!” He gasped.

“Yes brother.” Azizi drew back to look at her. “Oh my sea! What happened in that world?!” He pointed to her half healed wound on her abdomen.

Adella’s gaze fell on the open wound and she covered it with her palms. “It is a long story.”

“I want to hear everything.” And then Azizi carried her up in his arms and made his way to the throne hall.

The royal family all gasped in shock when they saw Adella in his arms. “Almeta!” Queen Alana screamed and swims towards her daughter.

Azizi let go of Adella gently with her hand still placed on her abdomen. She groaned in pains when her mother hugged her tightly.

“Careful mother she has a wound.” Azizi cautioned.

Queen Alana drew back. “Oh my sea!” She gasped when she saw the wound.

Adella embraced the rest of her family except her father who sat on the throne with anger burning in his eyes. She placed her hand in her abdomen and went to him.

“Forgive me father.” Adella fell on her kneels.

King Oceanus didn’t respond.

“I have committed a grievous sin against the throne so punish me according to the law.” Adella said with her head bowed.

King Oceanus eyes examined her intently. He sensed that she was in pain. “Go to your chamber.” He said finally.

Adella shook her head. Azizi and Colbert went to their sister and helped her to the chamber.

“Get Abijam.” King Oceanus said to no one in particular.

“No, I’ll heal Almeta with my powers.” Queen Alana countered.

“No, this wound is different. Let the sea wizard heal her completely.” King Oceanus declined.

“Are you doubting my ability? I can heal my daughter completely with my powers too.” Queen Alana swims closer to her husband.

“Can you bear to watch her go through the painful healing process?” King Oceanus demanded.

“Yes.” Queen Alana glared at him before giving him a slight bow.

“Okay. Please go ahead and heal her.” King Oceanus agreed.

Queen Alana swims quickly out of the hall to Adella’s chamber.

*******

FEW MONTHS LATER

Oh Scylla, you are ever merry

Your bones as coral made with pearls in your eyes

Nothing of you that is awful

The sea nymph ring at your kneel

Hark! Now hear me sing Scylla!

Adella sang the powerful spell song to put Scylla back to sleep. She hid her scent with a paint waxed over her body.

The sea monster paraded the sea trying to find her. He heard her beautiful voice and was enticed by it. Scylla danced merrily to the praises of him in the lyrics of the song. He searched but couldn’t find the mermaid with the beautiful voice that was luring him back to sleep.

Scylla withdrew in defeat and entered his cave. He enjoyed hearing the melodious voice. It has been years since he heard someone sing to him. And all of a sudden, he felt sleepy and lay his head down. Scylla couldn’t resist it.

Oh Scylla, your pearl is so beautiful

Lean into comfort and rest forever.

Adella completed the spell song after seeing Scylla entering into the cave from behind the rock that she was hiding.

Scylla closed his eyes and went back to sleep. Six princes came out of hiding from sea rocks and sealed up the entrance of the cave with sea strays. And prince Colbert tightened the locks with his powers.

They all swim back to the main street of Merivilla. “Scylla is back to sleep!” Prince Colbert announced with smiles on their faces.

Shouts of joy erupted from the citizens of Merivilla. “Long live our Princess who has put Scylla back to sleep!” Chantae screamed.

“Long live the royal family!” They shouted in unison.

Songs of sea echoed in the sea. A song of victory! The mermaids and mermen sang merrily and danced for long moments.

But suddenly, Adella felt a sharp pain in her belly. Neifion came off her wrist and Azizi grabbed it. She felt light and dizzy.

Adella staggered a little, losing her balance, her vision getting blurry by second. “Almeta.. are you okay?” Azizi lifted his hands to her side.

Adella was finding it hard to breathe. “Almeta!” Someone called but soon the voices faded off as her eyes rolled to the back of her head.

Darkness claimed her as its own.

***********

Adella could hear hushed voices as she lay on bed. She pry open her eyes before closing them again.

“She is awake!” Queen Alana said as she swims up next to her daughter.

Adella opened her eyes again, blinking rapidly to clear her vision. She saw Marianna the royal physician, her father and Azizi.

“Almeta, you are awake! I thank the sea.” Queen Alana said gratefully.

Adella tried to get up but Marianna stopped her. What was she doing in the royal infirmary? She pondered.

“You shouldn’t move yet.” Marianna pushed her back down lightly.

Adella frowned in confusion. “What happened to me?” She said in a rasp.

“Relax my princess.” Marianna smiled.

Adella looked at her father who shot her a concerned look. “Why am I here mother?” She demanded.

“You don’t know?” King Oceanus arched his eyebrows.

“Know what? What should I know?” Adella asked.

They all exchanged glances. Queen Alana shut her eye as Marianna cleared her throat.

“My princess, you are -” The royal physician hesitated.

“What?”

“You are expecting.” Marianna replied.

Adella was confused. “I don’t understand. I am what?” She questioned.

“You are carrying a baby in your womb.” Marianna said.

“What?!” She gasped out in shock.

Adella’s mind went blank. She was unable to comprehend what the royal physician just said to her.

“You are pregnant, Almeta.” Azizi made it clear to her.

The words echoed in her head. Adella’s hands caressed her belly. There was a life in it. knox Martin’s baby was growing in her womb.

No doubt about that because they had made love.