The Billionaire I Fell In Love With

Ethan only stared into space, he knew her aunt died of cancer but he didn’t know of her grandmother.

“Could i.. t be that the cancer is hereditary?” Mrs Harlow asked.

“I don’t think Irish has cancer, she looked like she didn’t have enough rest when she was brought in” Doc Luc said.

“What if she does?” Mrs Harlow asked.

“Then we should hope it’s in the early stage so we can quickly cure it” Doc Luc said. “I’ll give you any amount, I’ll pay anything. Just make sure she’s fine or I’m going to die with her!” Ethan said and he looked like he meant everything he said.

Mrs Harlow panicked knowing Ethan can do as he said.

“I still don’t think it’s cancer” Doc Luc was saying when the intercom buzzed.

He received the call..

“Why didn’t you tell me immediately you found out? ” Mrs Harlow queried, facing Mr Harlow.

“I found out not long ago” Mr Harlow said.

“Enough of this talk! She does not have cancer!!” Ethan almost yelled at his parents .

He loosened the top button of his shirt and pulled the knot of his grey tie away from his collar.

He looks tired and worried.

He should have stayed with her and made sure she rests when he discovered how pale she was looking.

He should have made her come for check up.

“How’s Arin?”” He asked Mrs Gabrielle.

“Jessica is with her at home” Mrs Gabrielle answered.

“I hope Jessica isn’t gonna call Arusha” Ethan said.

“I told her not to” Mrs Gabrielle said.

“There’s a problem” Doc Luc said after dropping the call.

“Wh.. at?” Ethan asked with a shaky voice.

“The press are outside, i don’t know how they knew Mr Ethan is here”

“Fuck!” Mrs Harlow cursed, knowing there’s no way they’ll be able to go out there.

“You’ll need to leave through the back door”

“There’s a back door? Thank goodness!” They sighed.

“We should wait till the test result is out” Mrs Harlow said.

“It might not be out today, it’s getting late . Besides, i told them to carry out various tests on her, so it’s gonna take time” Doc Luc said.

“I would be with Irish, you all can leave. It’s getting late and i won’t want Jessica and Arin to be alone. Go home and assure them Irish would be fine” Ethan said.

“Call us immediately the test result is out okay?” Mr Harlow said and Ethan nodded . He hated to admit it but he was damn scared for Irish.

“I’ll lead you through the back door” Doc Luc stood up.

“Bye Ethan” They said in unison.

“We’ll be here tomorrow morning” Mrs Harlow said and all Ethan could do was nod.

He blew out a breath immediately they left.

“Irish please be fine for me” He prayed silently.

Doc Luc walked back in few minutes later.

“They are gone?” Ethan asked.

“Yeah, i watched them enter the car” Doc Luc said before sitting on his chair.

“Lucky, talk to me please. What do you think is wrong with her?” Ethan asked.

“I didn’t want to say this in front of your parents but i think she’s pregnant” Doc Luc said and Ethan stared at him like he was joking.

“I only think.. I’m not sure but with my years of experience, my intuition might be right. ” Doc Luc said.

“Pregnant?” Ethan furrowed his brows, he’s finding it hard to believe.

“No, we’re not sure about that yet till the result is out so we’re just gonna wait” Doc Luc said.

“But she’ll be fine right?” Ethan asked.

“Of course, she will be.” Doc Luc said.

Ethan settled on the couch in Doc Luc’s office.

Irish doesn’t look like she’s pregnant.

Nothing had changed in her body.

What if she’s indeed pregnant?.

He’s sure he’s the only man Irish had in her life. She hadn’t told him so, but Ethan knew Irish never had a boyfriend. If she did he didn’t know.

He recalled they’ve had an unprotected sex in the car but he didn’t expect it to lead to pregnancy.

He groaned, his head almost bursting with different thoughts.

“Is the test result seriously gonna be out tomorrow?” Ethan asked.

“No, tonight. I didn’t want your parents to stay behind, that was why i said that” Luc said. “Ohh” Ethan sighed.

He couldn’t understand why he’s so scared.

He so much hoped it wasn’t cancer.

That’s gonna shatter him!

“I’m going to attend to other patients” Doc Luc grabbed his coat.

“Alright and you should tell your nurses not to disturb me in here” Ethan said.

“Okay” Doc Luc smiled.

“And, my bodyguards… they’re in the reception. You should help me make them feel comfortable” Ethan said and Doc Luc nodded.

NEXT MORNING

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“Don’t you think i should tell Arusha about Irish?” Jessica asked worriedly as they ate breakfast.

She was prepared to go to school with Arin.

“I don’t think it’s necessary to do so, Irish’s is fine, she only needs bedrest and i don’t think you should bother Arusha over that, you know how worried he can be over hissister” Mrs Gabrielle said.

“I’m glad she’s fine, she’ll be back home today right?” Arin asked and Mrs Gabrielle nodded.

Mr and Mrs Gabrielle were quiet over breakfast.

They both dreaded calling Ethan this morning, they don’t want to confirm their fears of Irish having cancer and they are so worried he is yet to call.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

“I’m sure he hasn’t called because the test result is not out yet” Mr Harlow had assured Veronica in their room earlier that morning.

“What if it’s out? But he doesn’t want to call us?”

“He wouldn’t do that, be rest assured” Mr Harlow said but he was damn scared himself.

“God mother are you okay?” Jessica asked noticing how lost Mrs Harlow looked over dinner.

“I’m fine, Jessy” Mrs Harlow said.

“Is.. is something wrong with Irish?” Jessica suspected.

“No, Irish’s perfectly fine.” Mrs Gabrielle quickly said.

“Yeah” Mrs Harlow agreed.

They ate the rest of their breakfast in silence.

Jessica and Arin left for school after bidding them bye.

“When are we leaving for the hospital? Ethan is yet to call” Mrs Harlow said, greatly worried.

“If he doesn’t call in the next one hour, then we’ll leave for the hospital” Mr Harlow said.

**

Arusha was waiting outside his gate by the time Alex drove there.

He hopped into the car and greeted everyone with smiles.

“Arin” He dragged her cheeks playfully and she smiled.

“How was your night?” He asked Jessica.

“Great. ” She said and he noticed she looked troubled.

“How’s Ryan?” Arin asked and Jessy’s heart almost skipped a bit hearing his name. She wished she had seen him this morning though.

“He left for school just now, we were standing outside together” Arusha said and smiled, remembering how Ryan had wanted to see Jessica before leaving, but he was runninglate and had to leave.

“Where’s Javad?” Arusha asked.

“He’s in the hospital” Arin said.

‘damn!’ Jessica swore.

“Hospital? Who’s sick?” Arusha asked worriedly.

“Him, Javad is the one sick” Jessica said and Arin gave her a ‘you’re-a-badass’ look. “Ohh”Arusha sighed.

“By the way, why do you look so troubled? Did you probably wanted to see Ryan this morning?” Arusha teased.

“Fuck you” Jessica hit him and they laughed.

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“Oh.. my” Ethan yawned loudly..

He realized he was in Doc Luc’s office when his eyes got clear and everything came rushing back to him.

He had been waiting for the test result before he fell asleep

He stood up and the door opened just then.

Doc Luc walked in.

“You’re awake. Good morning” Luc said.

“How’s Irish?”Ethan asked.

“She’s fine” Doc Luc smiled

“She’s awake, waiting for you”

“Really?” Ethan smiled, almost pushing Doc Luc out of the way.

“Hold on, you need to freshen up. Some toiletries have been provided for you in my personal bathroom” Doc Luc said.

“Ohh” Ethan said, pulling his shirt already.

“How are my bodyguards? I hope they were comfortable” Ethan said.

“Yes, i made sure they were. One of them left to bring you some fresh wears, he’ll be back soon”

“Ohh.. okay” Ethan said, he hurried into the bathroom. He couldn’t wait to see Irish. He had even forgotten to ask for the test result.

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“She just collapsed…” Javad said to Morgan over the phone.

He was driving back to the hospital after picking Ethan’s wears.

“Really? Are you sure you’ve not used the poison?” Morgan asked.

“I didn’t, i planned to put it in her drink after she’s done caring for Arin but she fainted. “Woah… how’s she now?”

“She’s awake already and fine”

“You have no idea what happened to her?”Morgan asked.

“Not really but i overhead Mr Ethan say Irish’s grandmother and mother died of cancer, it might be hereditary”

“Wow! If she has cancer, we don’t have to use the poison again”Morgan grinned. ” Yeah but the test result is yet to be announced, i need to rush to the hospital so i won’t miss it” Javad said.

“Alright and do not forget to plant the tape recorder in his car” Morgan said.

“I’m going to do that after dropping this call”

“Bye.

Javad parked Ethan’s car and quickly planted a tape recorder in it.

He smiled before zooming off.

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“Irish” Ethan rushed to pull her into a hug immediately he walked into her ward.

She smiled and hugged him back tightly.

“I told you to rest, why didn’t you?” Ethan asked.

“I’m fine now” Irish said.

“Are you sure?” Harold asked and she nodded.

The hospital wear didn’t even made her look less beautiful.

He kissed her cheeks…”I was scared. Everyone was”

“I’m sorry i made everyone worried” Irish said.

“Did Doc Luc say anything is wrong with me? I just need bed rest right?” She asked and Ethan’s smile faded slowly.

He’s yet to receive the test result but he really hoped it’s not cancer.

“The result is not out yet..” Ethan was saying when Doc Luc walked into the ward. “The result is out” Doc Luc said and Ethan heart skipped a beat.

Javad stood by the door, stylishly placing his ear on the door.

“It’s not cancer” Doc Luc said and Ethan couldn’t explain how relieved he felt.

“Thank goodness!” He almost screamed.

He hugged Irish tightly and she looked confused.

“Cancer?” She asked, confused.

“Err.. you know your grandmother and Aunt died of cancer so..”

“You thought it might be hereditary?” Irish completed and Ethan nodded.

“It’s not, my grandmother and mum was just unlucky” Irish said.

“There’s no trace of cancer in Irish’s body system but we discovered something else” Doc Luc smiled.

“What?” Ethan asked.

“Irish is Ten weeks pregnant” Doc Luc announced.