Chapter 175 - CHAPTER 172

Elisio woke the next morning and suddenly panicked. 

Then he realised Sabrina was not in his arms but was in the hospital.

He sat in his bed for a minute and then stood up and started his morning routine and got dressed and exited the bedroom.

He went to check on the kids and they both were fast asleep.

Xavi was sleeping with his leg hanging outside his bed and all tangled in his comforter.

Elisio smiled and placed him proper in his bed and kissed his forehead.

He then looked at Emerald and smiled. She looked nothing less than an angel.

He caressed her cheek and she smiled. Elisio smiled and kissed her cheek and left their room.

Elisio walked down the stairs and smelled breakfast. Indian breakfast.

He was confused and went to the dining area and saw Eezha, Taha's daughter and Sabina arranging breakfast.

Elisio walked in and saw breakfast that Sabrina would prepare once in a while when she missed India.

"Morning, phupha Saab (uncle)" said Eezha.

Elisio smiled and sat on his chair and replied "morning Eezha."

"You always smile when I call you that" said Eezha.

"It just sounds strange. But I like it" said Elisio.

"I call you with respect" said Eezha.

"I know. And look at all of this. My fiore would love to eat all of this" said Elisio.

"I'll make it for her when she wakes up" said Eezha and continued "phupha Saab, can I stay with you for few days to take care of phuphi(aunty)? I promise you will not even know I am here. I won't be any trouble" 

"Only if you agree to make all of this and more for my fiore when she wakes up" said Elisio and Eezha squeked and clapped and said "I'll make all her favourite dishes. I know everything she likes. I learnt to cook for grandma and phuphi loved grandma's food. Thank you phupha Saab" 

"What about your studies?" Asked Sabina.

"Well, I am not interested in studies. I don't want to go to college anymore. I want to learn to cook and stay home" said Amara.

"So, you want to get married, have children and stay home taking care of your children?" Asked Sabina.

"Yep" said Eezha.

"Aren't you an ideal girl for a lucky guy" said Elisio and smiled at Eezha.

Eezha laughed and said "I'll go check on dad and mom. Bye. Enjoy your breakfast. Phupha Saab" and giggled and left.

Sabina served Elisio his breakfast and said "she is such a well mannered girl. And so sweet. She helped the maids in our side of the mansion and came here and insisted to prepare breakfast for you." 

"She surely is and cooks real good too" said Elisio enjoying his breakfast and continued "they stayed with you?"

"Yes. Taha, Arzoo and Eezha all stayed in our side of the mansion. Taha's son Saad called in the morning. He will be here today to meet everyone" said Sabina.

Elisio nodded and asked "where is Arlo?"

Sabina looked at Elisio and sadly smiled and said "he is in the hospital" and looked away to serve him his coffee.

Elisio looked at his watch and said "why?"

It was only 6 am.

"He couldn't sleep. He said he will wait with Ermanno and let him sleep and when you come to the hospital he will return home" said Sabina.

"I hate when he is around Sabrina. How are you okay with it?" Asked Elisio.

"I trust them both. He loved her and you don't forget your first love" said Sabina.

"You must be an angel to accept that." Said Elisio and drank his coffee and continued "the kids"

"Don't worry I am here" said Sabina.

Elisio stands up and says "Arlo will be a complete ass if he doesn't give you the love you deserve"

"I have never doubted his love for me. He is all and more I ever wished for. You Devonte men are the best thing we women can ever wish for. You all are a little.. you know. But we can never doubt your love for us" said Sabina.

Elisio smiled and said "that ass is a lucky guy" and left the mansion.

Elisio walked out of the mansion ready to get in his car when Enrique walked to him.

"Can I join you?" Asked Enrique.

"Office?" Asked Elisio.

"I'll be back and dress and go to the office. Promise" said Enrique and Elisio nodded.

Enrique sat with Elisio in his car and both left to the hospital.

"I really appreciate you holding the fort in my absence" said Elisio to Enrique seated in the car.

"Well that's insulting. Would you have thanked Ermanno if he was in my position?"

Elisio smiled at Enrique.

"You would?" Asked Enrique.

"I don't consider you less than a son. Indeed I like you. You are a son who actually listens to me" said Elisio.

"Hahaha... But Ermanno loves you the most. We all stand next in line" said Enrique.

"I know. He is complicated and challenges me but I love him." Said Elisio.

Enrique smiled but stopped smiling when Elisio turned to look at him with a hard expression.

"Enrique. You are the CEO of the company. You are one person I trust more than anyone in this company. I have made a decision and I want your support. I want you to be practical, strong and agree to my decision. Take it as a decision made from the chairman of the Devonte corp" said Elisio.

Enrique listened to what Elisio said and was uncomfortable.

"I can't do that?" Said Enrique.

"As I said. I want you to accept from the chairman of the Devonte corp" said Elisio.

Enrique was shivering and fisted his hand.

"Enrique" called Elisio.

"You can't do this to me. I can't do this" said Enrique looking down and trying to breathe.

"You know me better than this. I am not going to request you or plead you to do what you as the next chairman should do" said Elisio and Enrique looked away with tears filled in his eyes.

"I am not that strong. I can't imagine myself in your shoes" said Enrique.

"Enrique, I want your decision in the end of the day or else I'll find someone who can't handle all of this" said Elisio with authority. 

Enrique hesitated but nodded.

Elisio looked at Enrique and knew he has put him in a tough situation.

He told Enrique to make papers for Elisio to hand his position as the chairman to Enrique. 

Rather than being happy, Enrique knew what Elisio's plan was.

They reached the hospital and saw Rose crying uncontrollably hugging Ermanno.

Ermanno had his own tears and Arlo was consoling them.

Elisio froze in his spot and Enrique ran to Arlo and Arlo started telling him something. Elisio couldn't hear them from where he was standing but couldn't lift his legs to walk to them. Arlo had distress on his face and Elisio knew he was controlling his tears.

Arlo moved his eyes to look at Elisio and both brothers just looked at eachother without a word.

Arlo walked to Elisio and Ermanno saw Elisio too.

Rose left Ermanno and Ermanno went close to Elisio.

Elisio didn't want to hear what they were going to tell him.

"Dad" started Ermanno.

"Say in one breath" said Elisio.

"She won't get up" said Ermanno and continued "she slipped back to deep coma and her chances of getting up are none. The doctors have given their word. They can't treat her any more and there is nothing that they can do further." 

"She is breathing but her heart rate is very low and will only decrease as days pass by. It's only matter of some time" said Arlo.

Elisio breath out and looked down at his hands. He was shivering. He never shivered. He didn't understand what was happening to him.

Dr Schmidt walks out of the ICU and f.u.c.k he was scared to face Elisio.

Elisio looks at Dr Schmidt and approached him.

"Mr Devonte" says Dr Schmidt but is pushed to the wall and is hung with his legs hanging in air by Elisio.

"I f.u.c.k.i.n.g told you to save my fiore not tell me she has very less time to be alive." Screamed Elisio.

Ermanno, Enrique and Arlo pulled Elisio off the doctor and held him back. 

"I am sorry Mr Devonte, I tried my best but she is not responding to anything any more. It's only so much we can do." Said Dr Schmidt.

"We understand. Please don't stop treating her " said Enrique.

"I promise. I will still not give up. But right now you have to make a decision. Her breathing is slowing down slowly. Would you want me to hook her to the machine to help her breath artificially or let her breath by herself. Putting her on machine will only keep her alive for a little longer" Said Dr Schmidt.

"Do it" screamed Elisio.

"No. Don't do it. Don't put her on machine" said Ermanno.

Elisio turned to look at Ermanno with blood boiling in his eyes.