Chapter 212 - 212 Temporal Truce

212 Temporal Truce

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Leon gazed at Ella keenly for a few seconds, drinking in her beauty while considering her proposal. He wanted to say yes and kiss her but he was worried that she was indirectly asking him to accept her pregnancy.

Concerning Ella’s pregnancy, Leon’s mind was already made up. He wanted her to terminate it and nothing more.

He had already researched and found out that it was a safe procedure. So he reached out to doctor Julie and told her to immediately book Ella for a pregnancy termination procedure for the coming week, Tuesday.

“Fine! I don’t want us to quarrel or fight anymore, either. I also need time to grieve my dad and Nana’s death. And I desperately want my wife by my side. However, concerning your pregnancy, my mind is already made up. I will fill you in on the necessary details when we return to the city. Deal?”

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Ella thought deeply and stared at Leon intensely. From the way Leon spoke, she concluded that Leon still wanted her to terminate the pregnancy; which was a total no-go area.

‘There is still time to make him change his mind and fighting with him won’t give me that result.’ Ella contemplated. ‘I have to make him see the beauty of becoming a father. And to actualize this, I have to tread carefully and love him more dearly.’

When Leon observed that Ella was taking too long to give an answer, he leaned closer and tenderly stroked her flushed cheeks.

“If you truly love me, then you won’t be overthinking this. I’ve been mad at you all morning and it’s suffocating me. Like I said earlier, let’s not bring up the pregnancy issue again until we’ve returned to the city. I miss you and I want you.”

Ella closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. She felt Leon’s warm breath wash over her face and this made her desire him.

“Okay,” she said with her eyes still shut. “I won’t bring up my pregnancy issues again until we return to the city. I will...”

The rest of her words were swallowed by passionate kisses from Leon. He pulled her closer and kissed her deeper as she parted her lips permitting him to go on.

“Baby...” Leon said in a muffled voice as his tongue twirled and tangled with that of Ella’s. “I miss you so much.”

Ella pulled out of the kiss to catch her breath. Her eyes were moist but she held back her tears.

“I miss you too!” She whispered while staring at his calm but hurt expression. “I’m sorry about your dad’s dead and that of your Nana.”

Leon smiled as his eyes also turned moist. He pulled Ella into his arms and hugged her tenderly while releasing silent tears.

“I wish Nana said something to me. If she did, I wouldn’t have embarked on that errand with my uncle. I would have stayed by her side until the very end. It hurts me so much that I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye.”

Leon’s hands tightened around Ella as his grieving heart ached deeper. The heat emanating from his slightly trembling body also began choking her. So Ella wriggled and broke free from his embrace.

“I’m so sorry, my love.”

Ella made Leon rest his head on her chest and gently stroked his hair like a little child. Seeing Leon’s tears tortured her soul and she wished she had magical powers to ease his pains.

“You Nana love you so much! She was too heartbroken to leave you all behind or even say goodbye, but her love for you was unequaled.” Ella calmly kissed Leon’s smoothened hair and stroked his back.

“Tell me,” Leon said in a whisper, “did you get to talk to her before she died?”

“Yes!”

“What did she say? How did she react? Did she give you any sign?”

“My love, you know your Nana better. She can be sweet but mysterious at times.”

“Yes, I do!”

Leon chuckled as memories of Nana Esther flowed through his mind, filling him with peace while gradually mending his broken heart.

“Then you should also know that she would never give you a hint on something she doesn’t want you to know about.”

“Yeah!” Leon replied in a slightly amused tone.

“That fateful night, we both served your dad his usual special tea.” Ella sniffed a bit causing Leon to sit up and stare into her teary eyes.

All the while she was consoling him, she had been silently crying as losing Nana Esther at this critical stage in her life; when she needed her more, was too excruciating for her to talk about.

“Oh, my baby!”

Leon slowly wiped her tears with his thumb and briefly kissed her lips.

“You don’t have to talk about it if it hurts too much.”

“No, I want to talk about it.” Ella smiled amidst more tears. “When you unburden your heart to someone you love, it helps you heal better and faster.”

“That’s true!”

Leon kissed her again and cuddled her this time. He was happy that they were both talking, laughing, and pouring out their hearts to one another. It also felt good that they were no longer fighting between themselves and he wished this would be the case when they returned to the city.

“Leon!” Ella called softly.

“Yes, my love!” Leon replied calmly and pressed a kiss on Ella’s head.

“I want you to know that I never knew that your dad and Nana would die that night as your mum claimed. If I did, you would be the first person I will confide in.” Ella’s voice sounded a bit broken.

“I know, dear. You don’t need to say much to prove anything to me.” Leon pressed another kiss on her head.

“After I was done serving your dad’s tea, Nana Esther kissed me on the head and told me to go to bed. She said she will see me in the morning.” Ella sobbed more.

“Shhhh!” Leon gently soothed her as her body vibrated more.

“I only found out the following morning after Monica screamed.”

“Ella, I believe you. Stop talking! You’re hurting!” Leon stroked her hair to calm her down.

“I can’t, because your mum and sister keep attacking me. They won’t let me be! They keep calling me names! I’m tired of their troubles!