I'm Still Here: Sequel For 'Step Daddy No'

Chapter 37

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Leon POV

"Stay down here. You've been moving about a little too much lately". She glare at me. I know she's mad because I didn't spoke to her on our way here. I can't help myself from being upset. Even at Akeilia.

These people, don't they have a home? Can't they get the f*ck out!

"What was that about?" I look at my miserable wife. I shrugged. "What was what about babe?"

"Don't...". She squint her eyes in an evil manner slowly moving her head from left to right. "Don't try to play smart and innocent with me. Lenoy has the right to know about his baby. No, forget about that. The way you acted was out of line. Akeilia deserves better. You and I know that. I'm confused Leon. What's wrong with you?"

"Akeilia must think before she act. She's not a damn kid anymore. I'm not gonna comfort her knowing that she'd f*ck*d up and pretend that nothing is wrong with it". I know she doesn't like me so much right now. But Akeilia deserve whatever she's going through.

Shit! I'm so confused. Both of them are like the best people in my life. Other than Monique of course. I don't want to choose sides.

Monique gets emotional when Akeilia is hurt. The truth is...It f*ck*ng pains my heart for Michael right now. It's killing me.

I knew the pain he went through during the time Akeilia was avoiding him. I was the one he came to. I was the one he cried to. I couldn't believe it myself but he did. I know what he went through. I agree that it was his fault, but Akeilia didn't give him a chance at that time to explain himself. I can't blame Akeilia for that either because she was broken and probably thought that staying away from Michael would be the right thing to do at that time. F*ck they both are too f*ck*ng complicated and Monique and I are in the midst of it.

I won't blame it all on Akeilia. Michael should also be blamed. If only he'd listened to me, he wouldn't have... F*ck! I hate this!

"We can't do anything right now than to support her Leon. Ok I agree that your upset about the fact that it's Lenoys child, hell I am too, but you shouldn't have acted the way you did. I'm sure she's crying her eyes out right now".

"Then why didn't you stay and comfort her honey?" That only earned me a punch in the chest.

"Monique". I look at the direction the voice came from. I kiss my wife on her forehead. I never wanted to give the impression that we were in an argument. I want that part of my life to stay private. "Leave me alone". She said through gritted teeth.

"I'm going upstairs". I told her walking off before the woman came talking and engaged me in their conversation. I know she's going to kill me when she eventually found out what I've been hiding from her.

What happened to Michael had been on the news till this day. I just hope Akeilia doesn't turn her TV on. But I know she's gonna find out eventually.

Mr Perry was able to lure all the paparazzi away from here. I really hate those people. I now know why Michael hated them so much.

Soon I opened the door. James look at me. His stethoscope is around his neck with his clip board and pen in his hand with a white coat on. He's also a trusted family friend. The Perry's had known him for many years.

I walked in before closing the door behind me. I look at the bed. This time I couldn't hold back the tears I've been struggling to maintain since the day of the incident.

If I didn't know that he's the one laying there I wouldn't have. His face is barely recognizable. His facial hair grew so much that only his lips, nose, eyes, eyebrows and forehead are visible. He's laying flat on his back with his hands on his belly.

I can see his heart rate on the machine. It was decided that he stay here instead of the hospital because the estate is heavily guarded, and the doctors said there shouldn't be anymore complications, also due to the fact that someone, who we haven't found out yet tried to kill him.

He had internal bleeding, which thankfully the doctors were able to stop. I shut my eyes trying not to think of what would've happened if I wasn't right behind him to call for help immediately. He'd been in coma since the incident.

Or..Maybe it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't disturbed him. I'm not sure of what to think.

"Do you want some time alone Mr Clark?"

I inhaled shakily. "How is he?" I wiped my eyes. I'm not just crying because of what happened to him, but it's because of what is now happening.

James sigh. He also has an emotional attachment to Michael. He'd known him since he was a baby.

"His broken arm and leg are slowly healing. His heartbeat is at a normal rate...". He opened his mouth to say something else but didn't. Instead he glanced at his clipboard. A frown formed upon my face. "What is it?" I walked closer.

"His brain functions are perfectly normal at this moment...He should be able to wake up. It's as if...". He trailed off looking down at Michael. "It's as if he isn't trying to fight". Couple seconds later, tears escaped my eyes again. I look down at him before I sit beside him.

"He'd been saying something. But..I don't understand. It's scrambled".

He talked?

I lay my hand on his. I haven't said anything to him about Akeilia's state since he'd been in coma. Maybe that's what preventing him from waking up.

"Michael, If you can hear me, please I'm asking you, wake up. Akeilia is now ok if that's what your worrying about. You can't allow another man to take your possession". I seriously told him and squeeze his hand thinking of the last sentence.

"Your not weak Michael. Don't give-".

"Wait". I look up at James. "What?"

"That's the word he'd been saying. Hearing you said it now made me realize..why didn't I think of it before". He look at me with wide eyes. "What if that's his source to recovery". He's confusing me.

"James your speaking in parables. What exactly are you saying?"

"Akeilia Mr Clark. That's what he'd been trying to say". I look at Michael. A smile crept on my lips. Deep down he blamed himself for what happened to Akeilia. I know it. That's why he isn't fighting because he probably thought that she wasn't alive. But he have to fight. There's a huge reason why he should. Akeilia wouldn't be the only one he'll left behind.

"If Akeilia is who your worried about she's alive and ok. If only you'd listen to me you would've known what I was trying to say". I bend my head to his ear whispering what I was trying to tell his stubborn ass. I lean back to my previous position smiling down at him. If he doesn't wake after hearing that, there's no hope.

I know this chapter isn't very long. I just took the time out to give you a little more piece of what's going on.

You might be confused now, but you'll soon understand.

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