Sentara medical center.
Dark pov'
Few hours later...
Agony. Pain. Fear.
There were all he'd ever known. The memories clawed at his mind like shadows from his past.
He turned, rolled and let out a low grunt.
He could still sense someone else in the room .
Slowly his eyes fluttered opened. They were blurry at first until his vision snapped open.
He scanned his surrounding, squinting through the dim light.*"Where am I?"* His gaze caught sight of someone sitted at a far end corner of the room."Who's there?"
He placed his hand on his forehead trying to calm the sudden headache.He sat up.
President Xavier rise from the chair and strode towards Dark."I thought you'd never wake." He spoke coldly.
Dark rubbed his forehead, sighing in frustration as he tried to remember what happened. Then it all came rushing back.
He gritted his teeth and let out another frustrated sigh.
His gaze shifted towards Xavier who was now standing a few feet from the bed.
"When will you ever stop hurting yourself?" Xavier spoke dryly,his tone completely void of emotions .
Dark let out a low bitter chuckle."When will I?"
He raised his gaze to meet his father's."You never should have come here father..."
"You should know I only care about my reputation. I didn't come to see you," He spoke coldly."I only came to prove to people the kind of person I am."
"Loving? caring?" Dark scoffed." What kind of person are you father? Cause I don't see a single good quality in you."
Xavier smirked."The way you see me isn't how people see me, Dark... Who's gonna believe you if you ever dare tell them who i truly am?"
"I wouldn't waste my time explaining a man who's my father by mistake... They'll find out the truth soon enough."
"Truth?" Xavier smiled darkly."What do you know about it?"
" I know that you're just a scared old man who can't lay a finger on his son
— no matter what I've done to you. You can't kill me because you're terrified you might die trying."
Fear gripped Xavier heart as he staggered back, clutching his chest.
Dark frowned. He never expected to see his father so shaken at what he said.*"Unless... It was true. Am I my father soft spot ? Is that why he never lay his hands on me?"* He sighed, rubbing his forehead head.*"I must find out. This must be part of my father darkest secrets."*
Xavier quickly composed himself, but the fear in his eyes was still clearly visible.
Without saying another word,he hurried out.
On his way out of the room,he bumped into a lady who rushed past him without uttering a single "sorry."
Xavier let out a frustrated sigh. This wasn't the time to teach her a lesson." We'll meet again." He muttered, marking her with his dark gaze.
Charlotte hurried into the room she was directed to by the nurse,where Ariana suddenly sat,lay,her eyes wide opened as she scanned the room.
"Ariana." Charlotte ran towards her,held her shoulder and smiled."I'm glad you're alright."
Ariana tried to get down the bed,but Charlotte held her by her arm." Where do you think you're going?"
"To see my mother of course and you shouldn't stop me." She got down the bed and left without sparing a glance.
Charlotte rolled her eyes as she watched her leave. Then she let out a frustrated sigh before following her behind.
Ariana enters the hospital room where her mum lies in bed, surrounded by machines beeping and tubes attached to her body.
The nurse on duty smiled lightly, acknowledging her presence,but Ariana gaze never met her.
Her full gaze was on her mother and her eyes suddenly became teary as she took in the sight of her mother's bandaged face and oxygen mask .
She rushes towards her mother side gently taking her hand."Everything gonna be alright okay?" She forced a smile. Then her gaze narrowed towards the nurse who was monitoring her mother vital signs, ensuring her cares are met."Is she going to be alright?" Her tone were visibly shaken.
"Of course. Yes... She's stable and out of trouble. You don't need to be worried." She smiled reassuringly.
Ariana smiled lightly. Then she narrowed her gaze back to her mother.
"I need to check on another patient,but I'll be back to check on your mother's vitals." She smiled warmly and left.
Ariana placed her hand on her mother bandaged face."why does the past have to repeat itself?" She finally released the tears that she had been concealing.
Her mother just lay motionless.
" Why does it have to happen again?" She wrapped her arm around her mother, placing her head on her chest, letting her tears soak her mother's dress." I love you mum... I...I can't bear to lose you."she closed her eyes,her tears pouring continuously down her eyes.
Charlotte just stood by the door, staring through the glass,pain and pity filled her eyes .She let out a soft sigh and left.
....
Meadow view
Dylan pov'
It's been a week since Dylan kidnapped a child and sold unnoticed,in return for a huge sum of money which he sent to his tormentor.
"I'm glad we're free finally... I thought we couldn't trust him."Luisa stared lovingly at her husband while sitted close to him on the couch.
"I told you everything will be alright... There was nothing to be scared about."Dylan placed his hand around her .
"I'm sorry for not believing you... I thought karma was getting back at us for what we did in the past."
"Karma? Puff."Dylan laughed drily."Karma can't get to us as long as we outrun it..."
Heavy knocks on the door disrupted him and he narrowed his gaze towards the door,a frown forming on his face."We aren't expecting any visitors are we?"
"Nah. I'll go check."
Luisa stood from the sofa and walked towards the door.
She unlocked the door and swung it open,but before she could react,two masked men barged in.
The first man grabbed hold of her, placing a stiletto close to her neck.
Luisa heart beat were beating fast and her hands were shaking in fear.
The man pushed her to walk towards the sitting area.
Dylan had already stood the moment he heard the heavy sound of the door opening and shutting.
He moved back slowly as the two men were getting closer to the sitting area.
His aim was to get the gun he placed in his side table cabinet. He kept it there Incase situations like this occurs.
Maxwell experience in reading people enabled him to swiftly detect Dylan sly move towards something,but he was quick to stop him in his tracks.
He threw his stiletto, aiming directly on his chest,close to his heart. He never misses his target. If he wanted him dead,the stiletto would have hit him on the right spot.
Dylan fell to his knees on the ground, clutching the knife embedded in his side. Blood poured from the wound, but the pain was too intense for him to pull it out.
Luisa screamed and struggled against the man restraining her, but he was too strong. Tears streamed down her face, soaking her dress as she stared helplessly at her husband.
Maxwell stepped closer to Dylan and crouched beside him.
"Does it hurt, Father?"
Dylan slowly lifted his head to look at Maxwell. The word "Father" hit him like a wave. His expression turned confused, his eyes filled with pain and emptiness.
"Uh?"
Maxwell smirked behind the mask.
"I've waited so long to see the look on your face... when you finally see the son you abandoned seven years ago."
He slowly pulled off his mask, revealing his face.
Dylan's eyes widened, filled with shock, fear, and sorrow.
"M... Max... Maxwell? Is that... really you?"