Chapter 179 - Laura's Unsettling Visit...

Natalie held her mother's hand as they stood in front of the operation room. Mikael was speaking on the phone while Shirley and Wales sat down.

''This is all my fault. I should have just told her it was alright. She is also just a victim of Daniel. She was trying to save my life''

''Mom, calm down''

The door opened and the doctor came out. Solace hurried over to him and asked.

''Doctor, how is Mimi?''

The silence of the doctor made everyone tense up. They all gathered in front of the doctor and looked at him with worried gazes.

''She lost a lot of blood and we tried our best. We managed to get her out of the dangerous situation but she might need to undergo another surgery in a few months' time''

''Is Mimi out of danger?'' Solace asked.

''Yes, the knife damaged a lot of her organs but she will be fine after the second surgery''

Everyone heaved a sigh of relieve when they heard the news.

''Mimi is alive, mom. I told you'' Solace hugged Natalie and smiled.

…..

Natalie and Mikael's house.

''It's really hard to tell what will happen tomorrow in this world. Who would have thought that Mimi would put her life on the line in order to save aunt?'' Alice said as she sat beside Josh.

''Now I feel bad for her. She did a lot of bad things but seeing her own father stab her almost to death is something that will remain with her for a long time'' Xia added.

''So, what is going to happen to Daniel Song now?'' Connor asked.

''The City Governor has taken over the case. It is already out now and everyone knows all the things he has done. He will be spending a lot of time in prison'' Mikael replied.

''Then, does it mean Thomas can finally come out into the world? I mean he was hiding the fact that he was alive to protect Natalie and you'' Josh asked.

''My brother… he is not really someone who wants to be known by the public. The first thing he will probably do is confront the board of directors. Some of them need to be cut off''

''So, it's everything finally over now? Will our lives be better now that Daniel Song is out of the picture?''

''We still have a lot of things to work at. I don't think this is the end but it is for Daniel Song. What do you plan on doing when Mimi wakes up, Natalie?'' Xia asked Natalie who was quietly sitting by Mikael's side.

''I don't know. My mom feels guilty for what happened. No matter what she has stayed with Mimi longer than she did with me. She still has affection for her. I will let my mother do whatever makes her happy''

''Sis, what if she wants to take care of Mimi?''

''Mimi saved my mom's life. She is already in this state, what can I hold against her. She paid for her sins by saving my mother. Besides, she seemed to have genuinely come back to her senses when I chatted with her the night she came. It's a hassle holding things against someone who is fighting for her life at the moment''

''That's true. Aye, I have a shoot this afternoon'' Alice and Josh stood up.

''Thanks for coming. We will see ourselves later on. I still have to go to the police station to give my statement''

''Alright''

''We will also take our leave'' Xia and Connor stood up.

''Mm, Connor, we will meet with my brother at Josh's place tonight''

''Yes, Thomas told me. We will see ourselves then''

….

Natalie yawned as she walked out of the hall. she saw Mikael speaking on phone and she walked to him.

''Natalie is doing well. No, I doubt I will be coming to the label anytime soon. If you have any request, send them through the CEO. I wish you all the best, bye''

''Who was that?'' Natalie asked after her ended the call.

''That was Laura. She is quitting the label to join a different one. Brave Entertainment''

'She is joining Brave Entertainment? Why?''

''I don't know. Maybe she is not satisfied with how she is treated or she got a better offer there. In any case, the label secured a deal with Purplebride and she will be working with us for five years. We don't lose if she goes away''

''Mikael, can I ask for a favour?'' Natalie wrapped her arms around his waist.

''What do you want?''

''I want you to go with me to meet with Janice Yun next week''

''Janice Yun? Why do you want to meet her?''

''I want to buy shares from Janice Jewellery''

Mikael looked at her and smirked, ''what are you planning to do?''

''I will tell you when the time is right. I just need you to go with me to meet her''

''Alright babe''

Natalie covered her mouth, feeling nausea. She turned and ran inside the room.

''Natalie, what's wrong?'' Mikael followed her inside. Natalie squatted in front of the toilet and vomited. She coughed and felt dizzy.

''Mikael, I don't know what's wrong with me? I feel sick''

''Should we go to the hospital?''

''No, I'm fine. It's just that lately, I feel sick especially in the mornings. Yesterday, when I applied my usual perfume, I suddenly felt repulsed. I feel dizzy sometimes too''

''When did this start?''

''A week ago but because of everything that was happening, I didn't want to dwell on it''

''Natie, did you miss your period last month?''

Natalie chuckled and shook her head. She laughed again and asked, ''you are not suggesting that I'm pregnant, right?''

''That's the only explanation''

''I… wait! I did miss my period. Mikael, am I really pregnant?'' Natalie laughed.

''Maybe, but we can only know once we do the test''

''Mm, Mikael what if I am really pregnant?''

''That means we are going to be parents''

''I am suddenly scared. I don't know, can I really be a mother? Will I do a good job with the baby?''

''Natalie, if you are pregnant then it means we are pregnant. The baby isn't only your responsibility. We are a team, I am your mate and we will be kickass parents. Trust me''

''Thanks for always reassuring me, Mikael''

''I am your husband''

''Then, should we go out and get a test kit and come home and do it? I really can't keep calm''

''You stay at home. You can't put the baby and yourself under stress. Daddy will do the chores and the running around from now onwards''

''What are you saying? We don't even know yet whether it's a baby or not'' Natalie blushed.

''I am sure it is. I will be back soon'' Mikael pulled Natalie to the bed and sat her down before running off.

Natalie laughed and stood up. She touched her stomach and looked at herself in the mirror. ''Could I really be pregnant?'' she smiled and heard the doorbell ringing.

''Oh, who is there? Did Mikael forget of his keys?'' Natalie went out of the room. She walked to the door and opened it.

''Laura?'' Natalie looked at the woman before her.

''Hi, Natalie long time no see you'' Laura said with a smile. She was dressed in a blue jacket dress and paired it with the same brand of heels and bag.

''Hi, Laura. Mikael just went out''

''I know. Can I come in? there is something I want to tell you''

''Come in'' Natalie stepped aside and Laura entered.

Natalie placed a glass of water in front of Laura and sat across her. ''What do you want to talk about?''

Laura sipped the water and smiled. ''I left BB Entertainment''

''I know. I was with Mikael when you called''

''I see. well, I came to confess something. do you remember when you were being harassed by someone who constantly placed dead animals with broken blades and glasses in a box?''

''Yes, I do''

''That was all me. I did that thinking you would be scare and leave Mikael for me but as time went on, you seemed to be stronger than I thought''

''Why are you telling me all this?''

''You might be thinking that now that I am going, it will all be over. I never liked you, Natalie and I don't think that you deserve Mikael. Mikael deserves to be with someone who can actually help him. Someone who understands his career path very well. Today I am the one in love with him, but what about tomorrow. He will continue to meet beautiful women and one of them might like him. As long as they work together, feelings can be cultivated. Do you think that Mikael will love you forever when in reality you have nothing to offer him? You can't relate to his worries because you do not know what really goes on in our circle.

Mikael and I met when we entered the University. We have always been by each other's side. He never found me annoying or irritable. But all of that changed when he came back to City X and met you.