by Mahita Varma
Hesitantly I got in, but the resound of a gunshot brought me back to my senses and pushing the door, I ran upstairs stumbling on the stairs, standing and fixing my dress I ran to the room, Rob, Ken and the other mafia men trailing behind me.
The scene before me stopped my heartbeat.
Chapter 40- Eternal love
The thought of losing someone your heart yearns for, is the most traumatizing moment in one's life. Seeing him lay limp on the floor stopped my heart.
"D..Dam? D..D..a..m wake up. Wake up Dam, please. For me and Mary, please." I pleaded falling to the floor beside him.
The men tried to catch Alan, but he shot all of them in one go, leaving us five in the room.
"What did you all think? It would be that easy to kill me? I made plans before brothers. I did. The man who killed my mom, the one who seized my chances, who snatched my rights is gone ever, and forever." exclaimed he, widening his arms and laughing hysterically.
"You asshole" Both Rob and Ken shoved Alan, pulling out the trigger but he tugged missing the shot.
Those three kept fighting, but no one seemed important to me other than the man who lay limp on the floor before me.
"Dam, I love you Dam. We have a marriage to fulfil, and family to extend. Do you hear me? Please don't leave me like that Dam please. I have forgiven you for what you did to me, you have had enough punishments please come back please." Holding his hand and placing my forehead on his, I cried.
Flashback....
"Hey you come back here. Right now, Sasha." yelled he.
"Nope, am not coming. Find me if you can." I giggled.
"Sasha, I will leave, if you don't come back." He threatened.
"It's your wish, Mr. Knight." I teased came out from the hiding only to get caught by him.
"Love, got you." Saying he hugged me from behind.
"Why didn't you leave, don't you have work to do?" I commented smiling lightly.
"Okay am going, you will know my importance only when am gone. At that time it will be too late, even if you cry I won't come back." He warned.
"Am not goanna cry for a mad mafia man." I said out loud for him to hear, but by then giving me a peck, he left.
....Flashback ends
"I should have listened to you then, please come back Dam." I wailed.
"He's dead beautiful, let's party. I have waited for long." Saying Alan dragged me by my hair.
"Dam, Rob, Ken. Wake up." I yelled.
"They won't. I killed them. Can't you see their blood flowing like rain? Let's have some fun lovely lady." Saying he carried me without backing off, even when I hit him hard.
He threw me in the car, and we rode for an hour. Not caring to think for me. Placing his hands on my inner thigh, he slowly trailed them up.
"Stop, dare you touch me." I swatted his arm away.
"Show me as much attitude as you can, because after we get married, I will show what I can be. Remember one thing girl, you are mine and I don't give a fuck whether you accept it or not. Your body is mine and just mine. Get that into your petty head." Saying he pulled my hair back, making my neck vulnerable to him.
"Alan don’t, you will regret it later."
"Let's see who will regret." Saying he tore my dress, leaving me in my lingerie.
He removed his trousers, positioning himself in between my thighs.
"Are you ready beautiful?"
"Please."
"This isn't your first time right? You have done it with my brother before. Don't worry I will make you feel heaven, and you will curse for not falling f.." Before he could finish the sentence, gunshots were heard.
Before Alan could react his right hand was shot, sprinkling his blood all over my bare body. I yelled bursting my own ears, soon a hand covered my mouth and a jacket my body, dragged hurt Alan out the car on to the road.
"Good to see you again brother." greeted Dam sarcastically.
I got down the car to see him.
"Dam" I called shocked.
"You thought I will let you live in peace Love? Not possible." He smirked widening his arms welcoming me.
I ran into his embrace to be wished by Rob and Ken as well. I was too happy to see my three men safe and sound.
"How did you c..come back to li.."
"Life? Isn't that your question? Don't tell me you seriously thought the world's most feared mafia king would die that easily?" He chuckled, showing of his bullet proof jacket.
"Prince, you aren’t a king still." I corrected.
"Well since you are mine and fine now, the throne too will soon be mine. Don't worry about that. But yeah, I can possibly not tell the same about my half-brother now, can I Rob and Ken?" He asked them, but his eyes never leaving the pained Alan.
I clutched Dam's shirt not able to see Alan like that, but didn't have the courage to leave Dam. Another gunshot was heard making Alan wince louder in pain.
"Dam, I don't know whether I should tell you now or not, but L..Lily was p..pregnant when she was killed by Al..Alan." I wept.
"I know that Love, to remind you again am the King of this world and I know everything." He said without any emotion, but I could see his eyes moister.
"The legs are gone. Next tell me what's next." sang Dam.
"Am s..sorry D..D..a..m." Pleaded Alan.
"Sorry? Sorry for what? I told you to stay away from Sasha, didn't I Alan? What did you think? You thought I didn't know you being my step brother? I knew it, even before you did. But I accepted you, because we grew up together. If I will be crowned the king, it’s not me alone who will rule, it’s we four. I, you, Rob and Ken understood that, but you couldn't. Who was at fault then? We or you? Neither I nor mom took your rights, you and your mom were always welcomed in our home, but you nor Alice gave it a thought. Even after all that, I would have forgiven you, if you wouldn't have killed Lily and my child. She never asked me for anything, only wish she wanted to be fulfilled was, me to leave the mafia. I couldn't, I had to choose my responsibilities as the heir too, and she never complained. When she left me to never return back, I cried for days, killed people to hide my incapability to save her, as if she would come back to life if I killed others. Even at that point I never as much as shouted on you. But you thought of repeating the same and laid your filthy hands on Sasha, even then I warned you not once, twice but a million times. But you never heard my warnings. How else can we show our love to you? Tell me. You really thought few sauce packets were our blood and you felt happy for killing us unlike, we. So am leaving you, for two things, one, Mom asked the safety of her two children and the last, we love you. See you soon Alan." Saying he moved his hands asking Rob and Ken to admit him in the hospital, and Dam escorted me to the car.
As we were about to sit in the car, Alan came rushing towards Dam eventually pushing the other two brothers.
"You will never learn, will you? And this one is for Lily." Dam shot Alan in his manly treasure, making him fall to the ground howling then, Dam bent beside him and cooed in his brother's ears.
"You shouldn’t have tried to put this in my girl's. She is mine to make love and only mine bastard." Whisper yelling and signing to show off his bleeding manhood, he shot Alan in the head as coolly as possible.
"Another reason for mom to hate me, why can't people learn when they are let go? Both mother and son didn't. Rob please, take him to the mortuary. Rest in peace brother" Sighing he closed Alan's eyes with his palm and got into the car, driving us both back to our mansion.
"Dam"
"Your family is safe." He smiled.
The drive to the mansion was calm, no one dared to speak. The previous happenings kept flashing in my mind, shivering me to death. Soon darkness took over me, and I had no strength to fight back.
I woke up to find myself on a smooth spongy huge bed, draped in silky covers. Blanket hugged around me to warm my body. I sat startled, recollecting the previous heart wrecking incidents.
"Welcome home love. How was your sleep?" asked Dam, sitting s
traight beside me and tucking a free strand of hair behind my ear.
"I want to go home Dam, back to my family."
Epilogue
I sat in the study reading, a walk to remember, this might be an old book from the time when I was a child, but it is my favourite, as it reminds me of my prince charming and the time spent with him. Even though we were hardly cordial together, I still feel a void in my heart since the day I left him. It's been six long years. My heart always pleaded me to go back and sleep in his embrace, but my mind fought against it. A very practical part I must say.
For the first time in my life I wanted to follow my mind and so I did. I was in contact with Mary, Rob and Ken, but not Dam. I didn't have the courage to meet him and not go jumping in his arms.
Flashback....
"I want to go home, back to my family Dam." I told him, looking at the window, not having the courage to see into his eyes and tell what I wanted to.
"Love, what's wrong?" He came in front of me and asked intently.
"I can't Dam, I can't."
"What?"
"I have no courage to marry a monster even though I am in love with one. I will let my life be in danger, but if we have children in future? What about them? Lily lost her son but I have no courage to. How can I raise them in a situation like this? I don't want my son to grow up to become the next mafia king, killing and threatening people for power. If it is a girl, then I don't want her to love a father or marry a man who is involved in these dangerous games. I can ask you to choose between power and me, but I won't, because if you chose the former I won't be able to bear it. So please let me go, and you live your life and me, mine." I mentioned slightly choking on my tears.
"Hmm, I won't force you to stay with me, once I did and I won't repeat the mistake again. You are free from now." Saying he gave me a peck on my lips and walked to the door.
"Promise me you won't interfere in my life, ever." I pleaded.
"I am a man of promises, and when I do, I won't dare to cross it. You have my word you won't see me ever again, until you want to."
"Thank you Dam."
"But remember one thing Love, you were and will always be most important in my life, forever. Be happy, for me." Saying he left without looking back.
....Flashback ends
"Mom, come out. Come with me." pulled my daughter out of the study.
"What is it Jane?" I asked stumbling.
"Grandad, Grandma, Aunt Elle and Uncle Rob are waiting for you." Saying she pulled me out.
"Robsy? He came?" I asked with a smile.
I left that house because I knew that I was pregnant. My menses were exact then how did I miss them for two months, I was sure of what was wrong. But I never told Dam about it because I was afraid he wouldn't let me go, if he knew.
From the day I left the mansion I always felt too happy, when anyone from there would come to meet. Rob was the one to come often, as Elle and Rob were in a relation. Yes, who would reject such a sweetheart for long, even Elle couldn't.
I always asked them to marry, but they said they would only if I married Dam. Failing to make them understand, I had to shut up. Mary, Rob and Ken knew about Janette Knight. But they didn't tell Dam, for me.
"Happy birthday, happy birthday, a very happy birthday, to my mother angel" Sang Jane taking me into the decorated hall.
"Oh! My Ghosh! I forgot it was my birthday, thank you sweetie. Mamma loves you." Saying I kissed her cheek.
"Janny also loves you mamma." She kissed me back.
"Janny called me here, and she took the initiative for all these decorations." said Rob, widening his dimpled smile.
"She doesn't behave like a five year old, too sweet and matured for her age." praised Elle with a glee.
"Yeah just like her da.. I mean yeah very mature." corrected Rob.
"Happy birthday Sweetheart" Wished dad and mom with a peck.
"Thank you so much mom dad."
"Happy birthday sissy" hugged Elle.
"Thank you Elly." I hugged back.
"Rob? Didn't you forget something?" I asked nearing the joyful man.
"Oh I did Sassy. Come with me." He dragged me out.
"Where?"
"I have something to tell."
"Tell me Rob. What is it?" I asked coming to a halt.
"Sassy, see this." Saying he showed me a video.
Before I could ask, I saw Dam in it. It was Dam and a man who was dragged to meet him. The man fell at Dam's feet and pleaded to forgive him, saying he betrayed them only fearing the death of his family. My heart clutched tighter thinking of what Dam could do to the betrayers. I closed my eyes moving the video towards Rob.
"See it Sassy, please." pleaded Rob.
"Robsy I can’t, I hate act.."
"Just shut up and watch." Scolding he pushed back the video towards me.
Dam then placed his hands on the wailing man and made him stand on his legs.
"Did you do all this to save your family? And I want you to be honest otherwise you know what I will do, tell me?" asked Dam.
"Yes. I had no money to save my wife, she was battling with death and I am not in a position to save her." cried the man.
"Ken, get that suitcase." yelled Dam.
He took the suitcase from Ken and gave it to the man.
"Here take this and treat your wife well. But remember never betray us again, I won't give another chance next time." Saying he walked away.
I gaped at the video, is it the same Dam I knew. Is it the same man for whom killing was just fun and feelings were never a concern?
"He is the same man you knew Sassy. His heart started beating again the day you left, he changed. Doesn't get much involved in violence. He has been crowned the king for sure, but the best till date, serving as the people's man and for the people, like you wanted to see him. But you know, what is the biggest problem?"
"What?"
"His wish to live is no more alive in him. His body is alive, but his soul is no more there. Bring him back to life Sassy, please." begged Rob, joining his hands together.
"Robsy, take me to my life." I cried.
"Sassy?"
"Yes Robsy, I want my heart back." I cried hugging Rob.
"Let's go." Saying we both ran to the car getting in, but then I realized something and ran back to my room and opened the cupboard, opening it I took out the red dress. I had to look stunning for him.
Wearing it I ran back to Rob and got into the car. Rob winked at me, looking at me from top to bottom. Then he got in and we drove to the mansion as soon as possible. I can't stay without him, not after what I saw. Not anymore. My heartbeat rose with the mansion getting nearer.
The car jerked to a halt, making me get down without turning back. I ran into the mansion and the guards happily opened the door seeing their master's life running to him.
"Sasha? Sweetheart I knew you would come." Hugged Mary startled.
"Where is Dam, Mary?" I asked.
"In his study" She pointed upstairs with a wide smile.
I ran upstairs not thinking of who was watching me and who wasn't. All that mattered to me was Dam and his embrace.
I walked to his study, and my heartbeat was heard to my ears like it would burst any minute. But without stopping to calm down I opened the door forgetting all my manners to knock.
"Dam" Breathing heavily I stood before him.
"Sasha?" He asked looking at me with wide eyes.
"Won’t you hug?" I asked still breathing heavily.
"But how.." Before he could finish the sentence I went and kissed him on his lips clutching his hair.
When he didn't respond, I pushed him more into my mouth, and with that as an indication Dam fought with my tongue, making me want him to take me right there on the desk.
"Dam" I whispered.
"You changed for me, and never thought of telling me, why?" I asked cupping his face.
"I would have, if you had asked me on that day, instead of asking for your freedo
m from me." He accused.
"Am sorry I thought.."
"What did you think Love? That power was more important to me than you, I hinted that you were the most important one for me, but you were too busy in your pity, that you failed to take the hint and just like you asked I let you go, never interfered." He said, hurt visible on his face.
How did I not understand that? Six long years without him was a hell, and not anymore.
"So then Mr. Damon Knight, will you marry me?" I asked kneeling down and extending my right hand towards him.
"Sure, my lady" Saying he took my hands in his and kissed my lips. He then took out a box from his pocket and gave it to me.
"What is it?" I asked unsure.
"Wedding ring; it’s been waiting since ages, to go on your finger." He exclaimed.
"Woah! It is so beautiful." I squealed looking at the biggest diamond I have ever seen shining in front of me.
"Not more than you my love." He pecked.
"Hello love birds." greeted Mary.
Peter, Ken and Rob were standing behind her.
"Sash welcome back." Coming to me Ken kissed me on my cheek.
Hearing a growl from Dam, he giggled.
"Okay brother, I will back off." Saying he went back to Mary.
"Dam if it wasn't for Robsy I would have never come back." I thanked Rob.
"What kind of love is it, when you have no trust on your partner?" accused Peter.
I still feared this Knight. He always hated me and it was clear in his tone and eyes near me.
"I know Mr. Knight, and I promise never to leave Dam's side ever again." Saying I snuggled closer to Dam's chest.
"So let’s go have dinner then." exclaimed Mary.
"You all carry on. I have something to confess to Dam." I smiled at Mary.
"Fine, meet you down." Saying everyone left, before leaving Peter gave me a stern look.
"What is it Love?" Asked Dam concerned.
"We have a child, Janette Knight." I said looking into his eyes keenly.
"Jane is it?"
"You know?" I asked shocked.
"Love, mafia king knows everything and I saw my daughter grow up to become a pretty little girl."