Chapter 37: A Step Ahead

Daniel's POV

"Cara!? Cara?" I called out but there was no reply from her and I quickly caught the phone that was falling from her hand. "Sam! Get the car started!" I shouted at him picking her up in my arms with Maria following behind. "Caroline! Babe! Wake up baby....." I tried talking to her in a soft voice. But no.. she didn't wake up. May be like last time.. the same thing happened the last time I fought with her. When we got to know that she's newly pregnant. What if I loose her? Have I stressed her out too much? Fuck! Why did I have to be so angry with her?! It was just a fucking dress that she changed only because I didn't give attention. I shouldn't have neglected her like that!

"We're here" Sam announced.

Sam held me back when I tried to get in the room the doctors took my Cara.

Almost after half an hour the doctors came out saying she's fine. "Then why the hell did she faint if she's fine?"

"Yes, she is absolutely fine now Mr.Rochester. Last time she was here, I guess she had suffered dizziness due to low blood pressure. Correct?" He asked for confirmation and I nodded to it. "It is the same case again. She's been stressed, causing the low blood pressure. And to top it, I guess she hasn't been eating well. She has to stay healthy and eat healthy. Or it might cause danger to the baby. It is a case of hyperventilation during pregnancy, it cannot be taken lightly. But for now she's fine, I suggest you try to keep her away from the stress as much as you can. And it's also a hormonal problem during pregnancy to overthink things." I nodded trying to grasp everything. I feel like I really did neglect Cara a lot. I don't even know a thing about pregnancy or her habits. "It might be surprising for you to hear this. But most women go into depression just thinking that their husbands or partners don't compliment them anymore, or pamper them. They over analyze each and every thing. So I'd like to warn you already. Anyways she'll be awake in an hour or so." He said and was about to leave.

"Can I go see her? I mean I'll just go sit next to her" I asked the doctor hoping it won't be a problem and that Cara will still be fine.

"Oh! Of course, but please do go alone or in pairs. I'd don't want you to crowd her and suffocate her" He said and left.

"That is true Sir, she hasn't been eating at all. Yesterday's food was completely untouched." Maria said with true concern etched on her face.

"She didn't eat last night? But I told her to have it!" I said. Crazy Girl! She didn't have dinner last night.

"And she might have been stressed Sir. That is as of I've observed. Last time also she was trying to get out of the house angrily. But I didn't have to try much as she went back into her room herself and then you came and managed the situation. And today she came running to find you. I even called you after that, but no use she still wanted to see you first. She's been too stressed." Maria concluded with a sad sigh.

"Sam...The phone! Her phone!" I whispered to myself and pulled out her cell from my suit pocket.

That's it! The messages. That's what has got her worried. But who the hell is this!? He can definitely not escape now. He has threatened my Cara! I threw the cell at Sam which he caught very easily. "Trace that number." I said and quickly went in to sit beside Cara who was already stirring.

Struggling to get up but finally opened her eyes. "Daniel....?" She asked.

"Cara. yeah I'm here. How are you?" I asked. Then she looked away and just nodded. "Not talking with me?" I asked with a slight smile. "I should be the one angry with you! I asked you to have dinner right? Then why didn't you eat last night?" I asked softly not trying to scare her.

But instead of replying she turned her body away from me and then replied "I didn't feel like it. Lost my appetite" she said.

"It's not about your appetite Cara. And what do you mean by I didn't feel like it? That is such an irresponsible answer!" I said feeling angry a bit now.

Caroline's POV

Irresponsible answer? "Oh Yeah... Of course" Serves him right. He wanted an irresponsible answer.

I heard him sigh and then he scooped me from behind. "Cara...... you always mistake my words. I didn't mean to call you irresponsible. We are having a serious conversation here concerning your health and the baby's as well, and I want you to reply seriously. I can't loose you both" He said nuzzling his face in my neck.

"Serious conversation huh? Where were you yesterday when I wanted to have a serious talk?" I asked him angrily. I closed my eyes scared that the tears would make their entry so I tried to blink them away.

"That reminds me. You didn't tell me what happened last night. You were too stressed. Which I'm sorry I failed to notice... but that's a different matter. And the doctor confirmed it. You saw a message this morning that lead you to hyperventilate. What is it Cara?" He asked softly. Like really softly.

"I wanted to tell you.. but... I couldn't." I said but he tried pulling me so that I'm facing him.

"Why? Why not?" He asked.

"You scare me. You told me to shut the fuck up and I did alright?!" I said irritated with his stupid questions.

"Ok ok. Now tell me!" He said coming straight to the point. Of course. Asshole! I'm on a hospital bed, and this man is asking me such questions! Well I know it is important to him, but a girl can hope.

"Can we go home first?" I asked and he nodded then let go of me.

"Fine. You stay here. I'll ask the doctor if you can get discharged today. You rest until then." He said moving out of the door.

Hmmm.... Thank God! He left. I need time. Actually I need sleep! Anyways what happened to me? Why did I faint?

Daniel came back within fifteen minutes and told me that I will have to visit the doctor next week. But now I'm free to go. Good to hear that. I hate hospitals and their smell. Then Daniel draped me in a shawl and kept me close to him, looking at me every minute until we reached our penthouse. And before I stepped in he asked "Don't you think we have to change the house. I mean...... this penthouse will not be suitable for our kids. For us. To raise a family?" He asked and I nodded.

"May be a smaller house, a huge lawn?" I asked walking into the living room.

"Hmm.. You want a small house?" He asked with a frown asking if I'm sure.

"Yupp... Definitely sure! But it's your choice. I'm fine anywhere.." I smile at him reassuringly.

"Anyways, I think we should move out of here soon. It's not safe here anymore" He said closing his eyes out of stress. Now that I observe him.. Poor Daniel! He's been going through the same thing as me. I should tell him now.

"Daniel... You asked me what happened right? I asked making him nod. "Well..... I got a call when we went to lunch at your parents' yesterday.. And then someone asked me to meet them saying they'll text the place and time. Obviously, I didn't go, I wanted to tell you first. But then I couldn't again cause you were acting like a psychopath. Then this morning I got a message, and by the looks of it I'm sure you've read the messages already."

"Yes I already read them. But you need to tell me soon before something happens. Every second counts! The doctor told me that you're stressed out, that's the reason you hyperventilated! And your blood pressure dropped. Again! Which is not a good sign. It seems if it happens again then the baby's life can be in danger. So you need to eat healthy at regular intervals." He said lecturing me. And Damn! I was bored. "You don't have to worry about that stalker. I told Sam to take care of it" He said.

"That's not it. It's going to be a bit difficult, since it's a private number. But I recognized the voice. Though it sounded muffled, I still feel that.... It was.... Edward?" I said and Daniel went still.

"Your ex-boyfriend?" He spat with disgust and glaring at me. Me? What did I do?

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing" He quickly replied. But sighed and gave in when I shot a stern look at him "Why do we have face all the problems at the same time. It's true, 'It pours when it rains'. Or are both the problems related to each other. But what connection would he have with your Uncle? This is so confusing! Anyway, about the house I asked Mom to find one. You could accompany her if you want, but I'd rather you don't. Now come. Let's eat something first. Then you could go to bed. But before that if you have anything on your mind then tell me first instead of stressing over it" He said and pulled me up on my feet kissing my forehead.

"Cara" I heard Daniel calling me.

"In the kitchen" I said with my mouth full of waffles.

Then I heard loud footsteps coming towards me. "You're here! I got so scared when I couldn't find you!" He said in a worried tone.

"I wanted to have waffles, croissants. Like right now! Soo" I said sheepishly. He tried to steal some from my plate but I patted his hand hardly with a glare.

"Anyways who bought them for you? Or did you go by yourself? That too alone?" he asked narrowing his eyes at me.

"No. I sent Sam. He told me that you wanted him to be here this early in the morning. So anyways he said he didn't have any work and that he was getting bored. And I was badly craving for croissants" I said with a wide smile.

"Next time you want something, tell me. I'll get them for you." He said. I'm sure he didn't like the idea of me talking with Sam. I smirked to myself mischieviously. "Alright. Now...... come here." He said pulling me into his lap. "Will you marry me?" Was his question.

"Of course I will" I said sarcastically with confusion marred on my face.

"I know you will. Will you marry me next week?" He asked with hopeful eyes. What? Next week? "I understood that I can't live without you. Seeing you on the hospital bed just tore my heart. So as many days as I live, I want to live them with you. So will you marry me? I don't want to waste anymore time." He said with a huff at last.

"Yes. Yes yes yes I will" I said squealing like a teenage girl. I wish I could record this moment! Daniel had such relieved expression on his face.

He leaned in to kiss my forhead and his lips slowing trailed down to my lips.

"Daniel!" We heard a voice from behind making Daniel groan but then he sat me back in my seat again.

"Sam! What?! You have a great timing!" He spat at him.

"I'm... sorry if I... interrupted.. something...... but this was more important. I just found out that who is using that number. It's under the name of 'Edward'. What's more surprising is that we found a familiar number in his call history" he said and me and Daniel looked at each other understanding what's gonna come next. "He keeps calling Mr.Anthony or vice versa atleast 5 times a day."

"Finish what you want to say Sam" Daniel said when he saw Daniel hesitating.

"It's confirmed that Caroline's uncle lied to her about the company's bankruptcy. They are trying to hide the fact that the company is safe and sound without an inch of loss. They are trying to prepare fake documents to buy out the company under the name of 'Sheryl'. Caroline.. I think you can still do something before it can be legalised. And you both have to owe me one! I had to keep an affair with their lawyer's assistant to find out what they are planning!" Sam said making Daniel chuckle a bit.

"Ok... Cara.. your father wrote under his will that all his money and property goes to you and only after Dylan's of legal age will half of it go to him. And part of it is under your mother's name. Correct?" He asked and I understood his plan and smiled to myself. What a brilliant fiance I have got. Now life partner! "If the company is going to be bought by others then this should have been publicized. So for others it'll seem like they bought it. But they are trying to just fool everyone showing fake documents. So no one knows that this company is for 'sale'. Huh! That's the chance! I will buy it before they could even understand what happened. And that they don't have the money to buy it. But what I'm not understanding is the connection between them. But about that, we can worry later. I need the exact time! When is this happening?!" He said Sam with a clenched jaw looking at the ceiling.

"Right on it boss!" Sam said with a salute and left.

"Cara! You will call your lawyer and write your company under my name. Before they can legalise the fake documents. I will legally buy your company! They wouldn't even know what hit them and we'll be already a step ahead of them!" Daniel seemed to be lost in his thoughts.

"What are thinking? Why my uncle and him are together?" I asked clearly able to read his mind.

Instead of replying he hugged me from side and whispered in my ear biting it. "Get ready for the wedding!"

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Sorry I thought I'd be able to update soon this week. But I forgot it was my sister's birthday on 7th.

Anyways I hope you all enjoy the chapter. And I'm planning to end it soon with another 4-5 chapters? And then I'll end it.

Next will be Nick and Kate's story on line. I think I might name it "The Billionaire Playboy's Bride"

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