The Parent Trap

Chapter 45

When I open my eyes, I’m in a hospital bed, in a hospital room.

What was going on?

Why was I in a hospital?

"Koah. Oh thank the heavens you’re finally awake" I look to my right to see Carly holding my hand looking at me worriedly.

"What’s going on? Why am I in the hospital?" I ask her.

"I-I..." she looks at me nervously. "I think I should let the doctors explain it to you..." She says softly.

I look at Carly closely, she looks anxious, she’s paler than usual. She was fidgeting.

Ah I must be dying. Even after everything it seems that Austin would win.

At least I wouldn’t have to deal with the man that made the devil seem like an Angel. What exactly did I expect? I’ve lived a life I was too ashamed to admit to anyone. I satyed longer than I should have.

Maybe I’ll see my parents again...

"Oh good Miss Harbor you’re awake... I’m glad to see..." A man I assume is the doctor walks in wearing light blue scrubs.

I just look at him. I didn’t know how I felt yet. I was waiting for the verdict.

"How you feeling?" he asks.

"Okay I guess..." I say, mostly because everything felt numb, I didn’t feel anything. I could barely move anything other than my head.

"Can you tell me what happened to me?" I ask

"Well seemed to have had a panic attack, which caused you to nearly miscarry. Luckily you were brought in when you were..." he says

I frown. "Excuse me? What did you just say?" I ask.

Just as the doctor was going to speak, Chase came walking into the room, he paused when he saw I was awake. "I’m glad you’re awake Koah... You really scared us..." He says with a small smile.

I give him a smile before looking back at the doctor. "What did you mean?" I ask.

"Oh, yes you’re about three weeks pregnant, I assume you’ve been under a lot of stress recently and that and your panic attack made the blastocyst unstable." he says

My bottom lip trembles. I couldn’t believe it. This had to be a joke. there’s no way.

I close my eyes...

All I could see was Enzo playing with a little boy in the backyard. The little guy looked just like his father.

"Could you give us a minute..." Chase asks.

I’m assuming he’s talking to the doctor. I hear footsteps retreating.

"Koah I called Enzo..." He says.

My eyes snap open. "What?" I ask in shock.

"You collapsed out of nowhere. He needed to know you were in the hospital." Chase says.

I shake my head slowly. "Enzo needs to worry about himself. I don’t want him worrying about me and getting hurt..." I tell him.

He sighs. "He was already worried when you didn’t answer his calls. You were asleep for two days Koah, the doctors are saying you’re not eating probably and you aren’t getting enough sleep..." he tells me.

It was my turn to sigh. "Chase, I’ve been having problems eating and sleeping. I’ve always had these problems. It’s not a big deal." He tells me.

"I’m sorry I couldn’t help you sooner. I thought this holiday might be good for all of us..." He apologizes.

I nod. Then it hits me. "Wait did you tell him about the?" I ask looking at my stomach.

I couldn’t get the words out. A part of me was excited and another part of me was scared that I’d be a terrible mother. That I didn’t deserve to be one.

The thought of Austin hurting the baby sent a shiver down my spine. I knew I couldn’t hide from him forever. I didn’t believe for a second the man was dead.

I had a feeling he was using it to look for me. So I would let my guard down. I wasn’t doing that for a damn second.

Not when I had something to protect now.

"I did tell him yes... Though he might not be home for the birth I’m sorry Koah. He is disappointed too. But I promised him I’d take care of you and I will. I think it’s best if you move in with us. That way you’re close and I can keep an eye on you..." He says.

I try to say no but Chase wasn’t having any of it.

I was disappointed that Enzo won’t be home, but I knew it wasn’t because he didn’t want to be here but because he couldn’t be here. He had work.

The thought of us having a baby excited me. I remember when we were in high school we would always spend some nights thinking about our future, how many kids we’d have, what we’d name them.

Now that it was becoming a reality I feared I wasn’t good enough for Enzo anymore. He would have any woman he wanted but he still loved me. He still wanted the broken me.

We’ve spoken at least three times since he was gone. He’d phone me at least once a week. He’d tell me how he’d rather put me back together than look for any other woman. Because none of that women were me. He could live his whole without a woman, but he couldn’t live knowing he’d given up on me.

Yes it softened my heart.

I was having a baby... I thought of Stella and how good Carly and Chase were with her? Would I be the same?

I didn’t know. But I was starting to consider therapy... I knew I needed to be healthy for this baby.

I looked at Carly she looked dazed and out of it. She’d looked that way for most of the trip to be honest.

"Chase could you do me a favor please?" I ask.

Chase nods. "Of course..." He says.

"Could you find out if the car crash was real? Or if Austin faked his death to get to me please?" I ask him.

He frowns. "Of course I could find out. If you really wanted me to..."

I nod... "Please..."

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Austin Reed

POV

I was close so close. I was an hour outside Mexico.

I plan lay low for a while before I head back and start my search for Koah. If I remember correctly. She’s originally from Chicago. I should start my search there.

Austin Reed was officially dead as of three days ago. I bought a cheap beat up truck and have been driving since I fled New York. I only stopped for gas and made sure I wasn’t spotted by any surveillance cameras.

I glance at my rear view mirror again, making sure no cars were following me.

I know I was being paranoid but the Bianco family wouldn’t let me off that easily. My due date for that loan was a week ago.

They must already be looking for me. I’d be dead if they did find me. I knew that.

I finally smiled. I was free, I was finally free from the Bianco family.

"I actually did it." I said in awe. I got a fake passport made and the man actually came through.

It’s why I waited so long to leave the country.

I had a new identity. I was now Alpha Manning.

I had a new beginning. Mexico where I’d stay for a few months then I’d go to Chicago to look for Koah.

When I had Koah, I’d go back for Melissa. I’d get the little bitch to have my babies.

My new phone buzzed. It was an unknown number.

I declined it.

There was no way anyone had my phone number.

Seconds later cars came out of nowhere and blocked my way. I had to press on the brakes so I didn’t go straight into the SUVs.

I tried to reverse but there were more SUVs behind me. I was blocked from all sides.

I watched as the doors opened and thugs stepped out.

When I saw the Bianco men I froze.

My blood ran cold.

"No..." I shake my head in disbelief.

The driver’s door was ripped open. And I was ripped out of the car.

I tried to fight him. "Get off me!"

A punch landed across my jaw.

Stars in my eyes I tried to focus my vision.

Then another punch landed on my stomach, knocking the air out of my lungs.

"You know Austin I’m a little hurt you didn’t answer my call..." Angelo’s voice scared the living daylights out of me.

"I-I was getting your money I promise. I was on my way..." I beg with tears filling my eyes.

Another punch to the gut.

A hood was thrown over my head and I was thrown to the ground. Kicked stomped and punched until I lost consciousness.

Why was this happening to me?

Why did this keep happening to me.

I was close... So close to getting away from this hell.

This was all Koah’s fault. If she hadn’t run away I wouldn’t be in this mess...

I would be Pastor of my church and I’d have a wife. I had it all planned out. Once the baby was born I’d convince Koah we should adopt and I’d be the greatest man in our congregations eyes.

Now I was going to die. And I didn’t even get my hands on Koah yet.

She had money just sitting there and it pissed me off.