Mommy...Can you Win Daddy's Love again?

Chapter 78 - Celebrations

Adrian was dumbstruck on knowing that Emily was in the hospital.

" Send me the location. I am coming…" he informed and disconnected the call.

A few seconds later, he received a message from Stella about the address of the hospital. Taking Taxi, Adrian started to the hospital . After reaching the hospital, he again called Stella to know the room number where they were.

Taking a long strides, he went to meet Emily in the room. He felt relieved after he saw her fit and fine. 

" Emily ...is everything fine?" He asked her anxiously then he noticed a person lying on the bed with bandages on his head and his leg.

Emily ran towards him and hugged him. She didn't say anything for a few minutes. His worry increased more with her silence. He stepped away from her and cupped her face. He noticed tears rolling down her cheeks.

" Who is he?" Adrian asked her in a low voice.

She looked at Stella who was standing away from them. He sensed that Emily wants to share something personal with him. So he ordered Stella to leave them alone saying that they need privacy.

Stella nodded his order then left them alone.

" Is he Lawrence? " Adrain asked Emily.

" No…he is not Lawrence but he was his friend. " She started crying again.

" If you found Lawrence's friend, you should be happy that you can find where he is. Instead why are you crying? You are scaring me." He questioned her.

" Everything is over….Adrian. I am very late to find him" she cried, closing her face with her palms.

After she stopped crying, he made her sit in the hospital's lobby. He wanted to know what happened and how she came to know about his friend.

" How you meet Lawerence's friend?" He questioned her.

" I went to our college and took the information of his close friends. Most of his friends don't have any idea about him. Finally I came to know that Lawerence met Mike who is staying in this city. I contacted him and asked to meet me. I was so excited to know Lawerence's details. When I went to meet Mike in the restaurant ….he … told...'' she started crying again.

" Did he marry anyone?" He asked restlessly.

" No. He didn't marry anyone. He is no more in this world, " she said in a cracked voice.

Adrian was shocked to know the news. From the day he met Emily, he knew how much she loved that person. He could also understand how difficult it was for her to go through. He embraced to console her.

" I never prepared for this news. I thought I could find him and confess my love. But it was too late…" saying she cried even more.

" Shhh...Emily. Calm down. I am so sorry for you. Be strong and control yourself" He whispered, giving her a side hug.

….

" Why are you with Mike?" He asked after some time.

" When I was crossing the road, I didn't notice the vehicle. In the process of saving me, the vehicle hit him. " She replied devastatingly.

" Emily...I know it's difficult to accept his loss but be strong. I am always there for you as your friend" he patted her back.

" Thank you so much. " She said, leaning on his shoulder. 

…..

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The next morning at Katherine's house….

She was doing chores in the kitchen as always but her mind was filled with Adrian's words. 

Suddenly, Small hands wrapped her stomach from behind. 

" Happy Mother's day" he shouted enthusiastically.

It was the first time Little Sam greeted her because he had no idea of Mother's celebrations. As he started going to school, he came to know through his teachers and friends. So he wanted to surprise his mother with the help of his aunt.

Katherine smiled and turned towards him. She leaned to his height and pecked his forehead. She was overjoyed with his greetings. 

She picked him up in her arms and said, " Who told you about Mother's day?"

" My teacher…" he said with a cute smile on his lips.

" Wow...my little one has become so smart," she said and kissed his cheek.

" Not only that, we also planned a surprise for you…" Sam said.

" SURPRISE???" Katherine asked him.

" Have you finished preparing breakfast?" He asked Katherine.

" Cheese Burger and Sandwich …" she informed him..

" Okay. Let's go to the dining hall…" he dragged her to that place.

She was amazed to see the dining table filled with cake and bouquets of her favorite flowers. 

" Lovely.." Katherine exclaimed.

" Uncle Martin and Aunt Ruby helped me with this surprise …" Sam said to his mother while his eyes were shining. 

" Katherine...come lets start. " Martin called her.

Martin lit the candle and asked her to blow it. 

" Happy mother's day to my beautiful mom" saying little Sam gave gifts to her.

" Oh my god!!! These many gifts…" Katherine was thrilled.

" How do you get money to buy these gifts?" Katherine asked, examining his face.

" I saved my pocket money whenever Aunt Ruby and Uncle Martin used to give me." Little Sam replied.

" You become so smart...my dear" Martin kissed him.

Katherine cut the cake and first fed a small piece of it to Little Sam. Her eyes were filled with happy tears. 

" You are the only reason still for my existence" she told him emotionally and hugged to her chest.

Then she planted kisses all over his face. 

" I love you...Sam." she said.

" Mumma...I love you so much" he replied and then asked her to open the gifts.

First she opened the small box and found the earrings. She smiled looking at the ear rings as it was of pink and silver colored butterfly design. 

" So beautiful .." she said looking at him.

" It is my selection…" Sam said.

Later she opened another gift box and saw the dress which was red in color. 

" I think it is your Aunt Ruby's selection " Katherine asked Sam.

" Yes .." Sam replied.

" I guessed because it is her favorite color, " Katherine smiled.

Lastly she opened the gift and was amused seeing it. She had no words after seeing it.

" Marvelous…" she said looking at Sam.

" It was not my selection but it was selected by a friend " Little Sam said.

" Really !!! I loved this gift" Katherine said.

" I will place our photos in this frame and will hang it in the bedroom," she added.

" Yes Mumma. That will be a good idea " he jumped with joy.

Then they started having their breakfast.

" Kathie...do you know what someone is doing for a date tonight?" Martin said, looking at Ruby.

All of sudden, Ruby coughed while eating. Little Sam gave a glass of water to drink.

" So it is Ruby then?" Katherine asked, rolling her eyes towards her.

" It's not a date. Just a friendly dinner. " She said nervously.

" Okay ...okay...With whom you are going to have a friendly dinner...then?" Katherine asked curiously.

" You knew him. None other than his boss, 

Steven" Martin teased.

" What !! With that playboy?" Katherine asked in a serious tone.

" No. He is a gentle man." Ruby interrupted.

" How can you be so confident about him as you knew for a few days?" Kathie questioned her.

" Because he respected his employee and also he cancelled a prestigious project as that client tried to misbehave with him. He gives value to the person not for money " She reasoned.

" What? Someone tried to misbehave with you? Then why didn't you share with us?" Martin questioned her.

" It depends on workplaces so … " she answered, lowering her eyes.

" Ruby...don't hide anything with us. You are our responsibility. " Katherine said, placing her hand on Ruby's shoulder.

She nodded her head.

" Mumma...What do you mean by going to DATE? " Little Sam asked curiously.

" I knew the date means the date in the calendar…" he said, rubbing his palm on his forehead.

Katherine glared at Martin as he started that topic in front of Sam. 

" It's not related to kids." Katherine answered.

Sam stayed quiet with her question and completed his breakfast. Then he took permission from her mom and went to play with neighbouring kids. Martin went to his room as he had to draft for his novel. Ruby went outside to meet her friend. 

After cleaning all dishes in the kitchen, Katherine took all the gifts to her room. She took Little Sam photos and arranged them in the photo frame. She hung the photo frame on the opposite side of the bed. Then she walked towards the wardrobe to keep the earrings and dress in it.

She opened the small wooden box where she used to keep the crystal bracelet to keep the earrings in it. 

Suddenly, Sam ran into the room and dumped Katherine for which the small wooden box fell on the floor. 

" Can't you play outside? " Katherine shouted at him.

Little Sam rooted in his place with a pale face as Katherine never yell at him after his birth.. His eyes filled with tears.