Nolan chased after me and held my hands, stopping me from moving, “Hold on, Bella.”
“What do you mean by you don't care?” He asked, his voice shaking and his eyes reflecting guilt and regret, “At least give me a chance to explain.”
He kinda forgot that he had told me that he was out on a business trip, yet he was bringing Mia for a prenatal check up, kissing him passionately in public, and was expecting me to give him a chance to explain.
“Go on, Nolan. I’m listening.” I said, my voice cold and distant.
“Mia… she just landed in our city and needed someone to help her find a suitable maternal hospital for her pregnancy checkup.”
“As her old friend, I volunteered to help her. But, the elevator… it suddenly stuck in the middle and she was suffocating. She is pregnant, Bella. I was just trying to help her.”
He said, his voice as confident as ever while lying straight to my face.
“Okay, Nolan. I believe you.” I said and turned to leave. I didn't want to see them right now and disturb my mood. I had more important things to concern about. I needed to see my doctor as soon as possible.
But, Nolan came in my way as he asked, his voice laced with confusion, “Bella, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be resting at home?”
I smiled sweetly, enjoying the fact that he was oblivious to my pregnancy.
"Just a routine check-up, Nolan," I replied, my voice light and casual. "Nothing to worry about."
Nolan's expression didn't change, but I could sense a flicker of curiosity behind his eyes. He didn't push the issue further, instead, he nodded and said, "Alright, be careful."
I walked past him, leaving him standing there with Mia. But suddenly I heard him calling out for me as he rushed up to catch up with me.
“Bella, I’m done with Mia's checkup. Let me accompany you to see the doctor, okay?” He said, his face showing expressions as if he was doing a huge favor on me despite the fact that he wouldn't have look at me if Mia’s checkup wasn't over.
Nolan had no idea about my pregnancy, and I was determined to keep it that way for now. So, I couldn't let him accompany me to see the doctor.
But, before I could refuse him, I heard a loud scream coming from behind.
It was Mia.
Nolan instantly turned back. His face turned pale as he saw Mia lying on the floor, holding her belly and crying in pain.
He instantly rushed to help her get up while I remained still on my place, watching them from afar.
“Mia…” Nolan whispered, his voice laced with worry and concern, and his expressions extremely painful.
“How did you fall?” He asked, “What were you doing here? Didn't I ask you to sit there and wait for me?”
“I-I thought Bella was mad at you because of me.” Mia stuttered, appearing to be in extreme pain, “I wanted to come and explain her, Nolan. In hurry, I twisted my ankle and fell.”
“My baby… It wouldn't affect my baby, right Nolan?” She asked, trying to grab Nolan's attention as he frowned seeing the blood seeping off his forehead.
“Oh my God! You are losing blood, Mia…” Nolan yelled, “How could you be this careless! You know how rare your blood is.”
He immediately picked Mia in his arms, saying, “Let me take you to see the doctor.”
“Nolan… I-I’m feeling very weak. I-I think I have lost too much blood and need it immediately or else my baby would be in danger.” Mia said with feign innocence.
Nolan chuckled. He stared into her eyes and said, “Don't worry, Mia. I’ll arrange them in just few minutes. Let me go home and do something about it.”
“No, please…” she held his hands tightly, “I’m scared, Nolan. I can't stay without you and I don't think my baby cab wait that much.”
“What a coincidence, Bella is right here and she has the same blood group as me. How about you ask her to donate some to me?” She asked, turning to look up at me with a grinning smirk at her face.
Nolan turned to me, as if wanting to explain something but appeared to be loss at words. I smiled ironically and made it easier to him as I said, “Take it! As much as you want.”
“Thanks, Bella.” He said, “You are really kind and thoughtful.”
***
After what seemed like eternity, I opened my eyes in the hospital ward, all alone. Nolan had left with Mia after taking my blood as much as they wanted.
There was a report lying next to my bedside table. I picked it up and read them.
I got miscarried, reason loss of blood.
Someone pushed open the door. It was my Doctor. She sighed watching me read my medical report.
“Can I help you with something?” She asked, her voice hoarse.
“Yes, doctor.” I said, “Can you find me a good lawyer? I want to divorce my husband.”
