Chapter 42 Pain
The news of Michael's accident shocked Stephen and Steve, and the Smith family worried about Eva's reaction.
William gave this responsibility to Rose to notify her about the accident. When Eva found the complete smith family standing in front of her at midnight, she was already getting worried
“What’s the matter? Is everything fine?
“Eva.. Dear.. Actually... Michael."
“dad!! What happened to dad? He is fine, right?"
“No.. Actually, he met with a slight accident, and we have to get there soon."
Eva got rooted in her spot. She doesn’t know how to react to this devastating news of his dad’s. His face started roaming in front of her eyes. William gets her state. He just shook her from shoulders
“Eva, dear, you are a sturdy girl, and this time you have to stay strong for your dad.
Trust us, we will let nothing happen to Michael. But for that, we have to rush to the site location. Please, dear, handle yourself.
Eva gave a nod at William, and after that she didn’t remember how and when Rose packed her some belongings?, William started for the airport.
She was just lost in her dad’s thoughts, and tears never stopped from her eyes. Her dad was everything for her. She can not even think about losing him.
Steve and Stephen were busy all the time in arrangements as the site was in a far remote area, so the coworkers hospitalized Michael in a nearby town, which was also a small one. And to their bad luck, it was not appropriate for Michael’s treatment
Stephen organized the best team of doctors in another town close to the current hospital where Michael was admitted. Stephen already sent a team of his men who were shifting Michael to the other well-equipped hospital, where a team of best doctors waiting for him
The moment they reach the town, they all start for the hospital
Upon reaching the hospital, they receive information that Michael had arrived just a few minutes earlier and the doctors are currently examining him.
Eva spotted a man who used to work under Michael. The man greets Eva as he knew her and met her at office parties
“How did this happen, George?” Eva inquired
Someone called Michael Sir on the phone at midnight and informed him that there was an emergency on site, requiring his urgent presence.
As a result, he immediately started heading towards the site location.
However, when he reached the site, I was on duty and informed him that nothing had occurred and everything was fine.
“You mean someone gives false information to him? “ Stephen concluded
“. yes “
“But how did this accident happen?” William asked
“After speaking with me, he was returning to his cottage in his car when a heavy container truck hit his car, and before Michael Sir could handle the unexpected jerk, the truck again hit the car. We reached to get, but his state was very critical. It covered him in his own blood.
Eva couldn’t listen more. Her head started spinning, and black dots started appearing before her eyes. Before someone could hold her, she collapsed on the floor
Everyone rushed to her. Stephen picked her up in his arms and reached another room. Steve called for a doctor. Rose kept rubbing her cold palms so that she could somehow gain consciousness, but nothing worked
soon the doctor checked her and told the smith family that this could be because of stress
The senior doctor, who was heading the team of doctors, exited the room after checking Michael.
William asked the doctor about Michael’s condition
“Mr. Johnson’s condition is critical. Both the legs are damaged badly, and we need to operate him."
Unable to hold his rage more, Stephen grabbed the collar of the doctor and shouted with gritted teeth.
“Then what are you waiting for? Just do whatever is needed. If you need something, then tell us we will arrange whatever you require, but remember one thing: I want him fine."
William pulled Stephen away from them and told the doctor in a soft tone
“Sorry, actually he is behaving like this in worry."
‘ It’s ok, I understand, “the doctor replied, adjusting the collar of his coat
“Do whatever you think is right, but save him."
“We are going to start the surgery. Just need some signatures. Here is the form: “
Wiliam held the form. and did the needful, as Eva is not in a state to sign the papers
Soon Michael’s operation got started in another room. Eva gained her consciousness. The moment she opened her eyes, she started asking for her dad’s condition.
“How is dad?”
“He is in the operation theater, and the surgery has already started."
“He will be fine right after this.”
"Yes, of course, dear. “ William patted her hairs to console her
“Rose, why my dad? What is happening to us? Last night, Harry made some baseless allegations on my parents
And now this accident.”
Rose shared a look at William, who was also shocked to listen to her words
“Harry? Where did you meet him?”
‘Dad, let me explain." Stephen interrupted
Soon Stephen narrated whatever occurred last night between Harry and Eva and then Stephen and Harry. But he was smart enough to think about what he has done with harry
William sighed as he understood Stephen must have acted in rage to punish Harry, and that’s why Michael is suffering now
“Why was he saying that my dad trapped my mom.? Did Harry know about my mom? Was my mom related to the Hudson family somehow? I am getting more confused about all this.”
William signaled Rose to tell the truth to Eva
Rose was still hesitating, but she realized now it has become essential that Eva should know about her mom.
"Eva, your mom. and I was a school friend we met in our high school. I belong to a business family; I was your mom...
She was... the youngest daughter of the Hudson family. Sister to Iiam Hudson.”
“What? Do you mean Harry is my.. “ Eva gasped in horror
"Yes, he is your uncle, and Iiam is your maternal uncle. Your grandfather was a hotelier in LA, but there were rumors it linked him with the mafia world. But when your uncle got involved in the family business, he made it very clear to the world that they are involved in many illegal businesses
Your mother met Michael in college days, and his sweet nature attracted her towards him. They fell in love. Your mother never bothered about Michael’s status, as he was studying on scholarship at that reputed college and was a scholar student.
And as expected, after college, he got selected for a job. And then your parents talked about their relationship with your grandfather
“But before your mom could discuss this, she received the shock of her life when she received the news that they had arranged her marriage with a Russian mafia don. Knowing how wicked her brother could be, she eloped with Michael and soon put her plan into action.”
“And then?”
“Your uncle found them and was ready to kill Michael that moment, but to save Michael’s life, Lisa offered his brother a deal. “
“Deal with her own brother?”
“Yes, the deal was that she will not take any share of her Hudson property, but in return, he will never harm them. Your uncle, Iiam Hudson, is always a greedy person, and Leena’s share in the Hudson property is an enormous asset for him, so he agreed.
“Then what changed now? Even Harry was talking about some property.
Actually, after your birth, your grandfather got very ill, and he wished to see you in his last days. That's why your parents visited LA with you. You were a baby.".
"After his death, your parents came to know from their lawyer that he named half of Hudson's property in your name.
Your parents tried to refuse the same time but the lawyer told them that only you would take a decision about this will, and now you reached the age when the half-assets of the Hudson empire belong to you
“Ok then, I will return whatever they wish for. I want nothing; trust me. I will take my dad away from here in our house, our small world.
With these words, Eva's intense sobbing pierced the hearts of the Smith family members.