Chapter 225 - Finally God Listened

"You can't give up the almost two decades of your life for me," Persephone sobbed. He had spent almost two decades running for the notion of revenge. What had he not done to catch Lorenzo? 

Santiago stared at her sadly. "What would you think of me if I tell you that I feel like I have been running after something I don't even need? Suddenly revenge doesn't seem to move me. I don't want to take his life at this moment. I want to bring another life to this world now. For once in my life, I will be selfish. I will think about no one else but only me. I want to be with you. There is no place I would rather be at this moment." 

"Percy, this is me choosing you and our baby above anything else." He closed the topic with these words. 

"I don't want anything or anyone but you!"

"If choosing you at this moment would bring me to regret all my life then so be it!"

"I don't care!"

"I will not care!"

Persephone cried against his chest but hell she didn't even have the luxury of crying as she felt her pyjamas wet. "My water broke, Santiago!" 

This wasn't happening! 

So soon! 

"Fuck," Santiago cursed out and ordered the driver to move faster. 

This was happening! 

So soon! 

… 

"Please wait outside the ward," The doctor said as soon as he saw Santiago. They pulled Persephone's stretcher into the labour room as soon as she appeared. 

Santiago had called Persephone's doctor when they were arriving and with his influence, he had already made all the arrangements. If some were even left, his contact would make sure that his wife and child would be safe here. 

The bodyguards had taken their position inside the hospital. He was taking extra precautions for the safety of his wife and child. He couldn't afford to take chances. He had heard stories of children getting abducted from the hospital. Even before the birth of his children, he had arranged a team of bodyguards for the security of Persephone and his child. 

Not only security, but he had touched almost every aspect. If something were to happen to him, he had made preparation for the wellbeing of Persephone and their child. They would never want for anything even in his absence. 

Someone might call him paranoid but this was the least he could do for his family. 

He was visibly shaken when Persephone was taken inside the ward. He was not embarrassed and shy to show anyone today that he was afraid. So afraid that he couldn't express himself in words. In apprehension, he forgot to call Valencia who might be of some help. And now he was standing there all alone with no emotional or mental support. 

"How long has she been experiencing contractions?" A nurse asked Santiago looking down at the papers in her hand. 

Santiago looked at her in bewilderment. How would he know? 

The nurse had an urge to mutter 'typical men' but somehow she managed to appear professional. This man whose identity she had no idea about was a VIP. The doctors were more nervous than him while taking his wife's case. 

She came out of her thoughts when she heard her colleague saying that the woman brought inside was already dilated. 

"Sir, please brace. The baby may be coming sooner than expected," the nurse informed him. 

"Can I come inside?" Santiago begged her. He wanted to be near his wife at this time. 

"I can understand your trouble, sir. But due to the pandemic, our rules have changed. We can't allow you inside. Please have faith in us. We will try to bring your wife and baby safely to you." The nurse smiled at her but Santiago couldn't utter a word in reply. 

He just stood there frozen. He didn't know what to do. What Persephone was going through? If she was in pain. If she needed him with her inside. He wanted to go inside but he knew he couldn't help her in any way. 

Would she be in pain? 

He knew she was strong, stronger than him but everyone had weak moments, right? 

Four hours passed and he stood there frozen. His phone was ringing in her pocket but he didn't have the sense to pick it up or silence it. 

He waited for a nurse or doctor to appear and say something but no one seemed to talk to him. 

Dammit, what would he do if something happened to her? 

He would die. 

Yes, he couldn't imagine a world without her. 

He needed her like he needed oxygen. 

He didn't realize when and how he started loving her so much. But he knew one thing that there was nothing he wanted more than her. Hell, he needed her. He couldn't survive without her. 

He loved her. So much that he couldn't express it in words. 

After what seemed like an eternity, the closed-door opened and a masked nurse said in a professional voice. "Congratulations, your baby has come kicking into the world! You can now meet your wife and baby!"

Finally, God listened to him. 

His baby was here. 

Santiago didn't bother to react to the nurse and ran to Persephone. The room smelled of blood, medicine and sweat. But it also smelled like hope and resurrection. 

A hope of becoming a better man for the tiny life his wife put her life in danger. It might be the occasion of the birth of his child but it was him who was resurrecting. 

"My wife. Is she alright?" Santiago asked the doctor. 

The doctor smiled behind the mask. "Yes. She is fine, just passed out from exhaustion. She is a very brave woman. Not once did she say that she didn't want another baby." 

She pointed in the direction where Persephone was lying on the hospital bed covered in sweat and tears. 

Santiago smiled as he wiped the hair from her forehead and put a kiss on her cheek. She stirred a bit and opened her eyes, "Santiago, I am tired. Keep the baby safe, okay?"

… 

Baby Vitello is finally here. I can't be more happy! 

And it's really the rebirth of Santiago. His baby gave him another life.. I hope he values his life more now.