A Baby For Billionaire Knox

THEME: She collapsed

SAINT PETER HOSPITAL

“How are you feeling?” Doctor May asked Ryan.

“I am better now.” Ryan replied.

Doctor May placed his hands on Ryan’s forehead. He was rushed to the hospital from school. It was said that Ryan had collapsed on the football field while he was practicing with his team.

“Why didn’t you tell your coach that you weren’t feeling well?” Oliver asked his brother.

“Coach Ben hates excuses. He won’t listen.” Ryan answered.

“So you just played without informing him about your health.” Oliver said.

“Yes.” Ryan answered.

“Don’t worry, he will be fine.” Doctor May reassured Oliver.

“Please call Miss Eretia.” Ryan blurted out.

Oliver exchanged glances with Doctor May.

“Why?” Doctor May asked.

“What has Eretia got to do with-”

Ryan cuts in sharply. “I want to see her.”

“I can’t call Eretia. You also know she is very busy at work.” Oliver retorted.

“Yes I know but -” Ryan was interrupted by a phone beeping at that moment.

Oliver looked down at his phone and a knowing look registered on his face.

“She is the one calling?” Ryan asked.

“Yes.” Oliver answered and he picked the call.

“Hello Eretia.” He greeted.

“How are you doing Oliver?” Eretia requested.

“I am fine.” Oliver replied.

“Where are you?” She asked.

“At the hospital.” Oliver answered

“Ryan’s at school right?” Eretia spoke up after some seconds of silence.

“No.” Oliver looked down at his brother.

“Why?” Eretia demanded.

“He is not feeling well.” Oliver heaved a sigh.

“What happened to him?” Eretia was worried.

“Actually he had fever last week so I treated him. Today he went to school and collapsed during football practice.” Oliver explained briefly.

“Oh my goodness, Oliver, why didn’t you tell me Ryan wasn’t feeling well when I called you last week?!” She demanded in a slightly raised tone.

“I didn’t want you to worry about him. And you were busy at work so I just thought telling you would bother you.” Oliver responded.

“Oliver… but you should have at least told me about it. Somehow I would have made out time to check on him.” Eretia rubbed her forehead.

“Can I talk to him?” She asked.

“Yes.” Oliver handed over the phone to Ryan.

“Hello Ryan.” Eretia said.

“Miss Eretia.” Ryan mumbled with a small smile forming on his face.

“Oliver said you aren’t feeling well.” She sighed.

“Yes.” Ryan hummed.

“I am sorry for not coming around to see you guys.” Eretia apologized.

“I understand.” Ryan replied.

“Don’t worry, I am getting paid soon so hopefully I would come around tomorrow.” Eretia said.

“Can’t you make it here today?” Ryan asked.

“Except if I plead with Mr Knox Martins to give me a day off.” Eretia answered.

“So will you come?” Ryan seemed excited and he hope for a good response from her.

Eretia was silent. She thought if Knox would give her the day off today to visit her family. What about Mrs Elaina?

The contract was that after about two weeks she would visit her family and get paid if she sees any changes in her son.

“I’ll try, Ryan.” She spoke up finally.

“Okay.. I’ll be expecting you.” Ryan responded.

He missed her! And he couldn’t wait to see her. He gave the phone back to his brother.

“Hello?” Eretia said.

“I can hear you, Eretia.” Oliver replied.

“Oliver, I’ll talk to my boss and get permission to come home today.” Eretia said.

“Eretia, you don’t have to breach your contract with Mrs Elaina because of Ryan.” Oliver was trying to act cool even though he missed her too.

“I am sure the chair lady will understand.” Eretia replied.

“Okay.” Oliver sighed.

“Bye.” And then the line dropped.

*****

GOLDMYNES MODELING AGENCY

Eretia moved out of the office to look for Knox Martins. He was at work with a professional photographer because some of the models were shooting a commercial for a cosmetic company.

Eretia concluded that would explain things to Knox and probably ask him to keep it away from his mom. No, it might not go well if Elaina finds out she was seeing her family.

Eretia focused on her phone to dial Mrs Elaina Martins number. It was best to inform her to avoid troubles.

“Hi Eretia.” And unfamiliar voice greeted causing Eretia to glance up.

It was Betty Lawson. Eretia stared at her and mumbled something indifferently. She recalled the day Knox had introduced Betty Lawson to her. She was just like Mary Ann Shawna, talking less of her because she was a maid.

Betty Lawson didn’t stop glaring at her. She didn’t know what they had discussed but she left with annoyance on her face that day.

Betty Lawson leaned forward. “You seem to be the main talk in this agency.” She said.

Eretia said nothing hoping Betty would just go away. She knew Betty felt silly the way she kept staring at her.

“I don’t see anything special about you.” Betty Lawson eyes did a slow crawl on her.

“Please excuse me.” Eretia made an attempt to leave.

“Where are you going?! I am not done talking to you!” Betty grimaced.

“I would rather leave than stand here to listen to your nonsense.” Eretia replied.

“What?!” Betty Lawson’s jaw dropped slightly.

“You heard me.” Eretia replied.

“Don’t you dare talk to me like that again!” Betty slapped Eretia.

Eretia also tried to slap Betty but she grabbed her wrist. Eretia managed to whip it away and she in turn slapped Betty.

“Don’t you dare touch me again!” Eretia said with a hard expression on her face as she walked away.

“Hey… I am not done talking to you!” Betty called out in anger and she grabbed her wrist which had the bracelet. Betty tightened her hold on Eretia and then suddenly it shined.

Eretia felt the shock of wave of power within her as her eyes shone brightly. Betty Lawson was scared by the new appearance of Eretia. She let go quickly and stepped backward.

“What are you?!” Who are you?!” Betty demanded.

Eretia yelped in pain. The pain was horrid and sharp in her heart. She tried to hide her face from Betty but it was too late. Her breathe caught and she fell to the ground.

Betty made an attempt to run but then she heard footsteps and voices in the corridor. Knox Martins showed up with another young man.

“Somebody help!” Betty screamed when she saw Knox.

His gaze fell on Eretia’s body on the floor. The bracelet wasn’t shinning anymore.

“Eretia!” Knox rushed towards her. She was unconscious. “What did you do to her?!” He snarled at Betty.

“Nothing… she.. she was.. fine.. just now.” Betty Lawson said shakily.

“So what happened?!” Knox grabbed her clothes and tightened it around her neck.

“Her.. her eyes… and that bracelet… shinned…” Betty stuttered in fear.

Knox Martins pushed her away and Betty fell to the ground as hot tears burned down her cheeks.

Knox Martins scooped Eretia up in his arms. He prayed that she was fine as he drove down to the hospital.