CHAPTER TWELVE
TWO WEEKS LATER
SARAH'S POV
I can't believe how time flies so fast and yet the more I try to please my boss, the more I get scolded over everything.
He just hates me for no reason and he finds fault in every little thing I do. Sometimes, I wish I could find a way to disappear from his life but it's just impossible because no matter where I run to, he will have his men find him and who knows, he might just kill me.
Today is a special day in the mansion because it happens to be Max's birthday and his father had agreed to organize a small birthday party in the mansion.
"Auntie, are you sure my daddy is going to make it on time?" He asked, with a sad voice.
“He sure will, baby. He can't miss your party for anything so cheer up, okay?"
“Okay mommy." He answered in a whisper before chuckling softly.
“Are you hungry?"
“Yes mommy."
“So, tell me, what do you want to eat?”
“I want cookies and orange juice."
“Okay baby. You can relax and rest while I bake you cookies."
“Thank you mommy. I love you."
"I love you too. Also, don't forget to finish your milk before I get back."
“Okay mommy." He answered and flashed me a smile which I reciprocated before walking out of the room.
The mansion was still undergoing decorations by the maids and other staff. Everyone was just so busy including Aunt Kathy.
I got to the kitchen and began searching for the ingredients to use to bake the cookies. After some searching I got all the ingredients on the table before getting to work.
After getting everything ready, I placed the cookies inside the oven and used the opportunity to make the fresh orange juice for him.
In no time, the cookies were ready and smelling great. I'm sure he's going to enjoy the cookies along with the fresh orange juice.
I took a bite of the cookie which turned out crunchy and delicious before serving the rest on a tray along with the glass of orange juice.
I got to the room and found him playing with his iPad but the moment he saw the cookies, he dropped the iPad and rushed towards me.
"Is this my birthday present from you, mommy?"
“Not really but you can say that since I couldn't get you anything."
“I love it, mommy. I'll really enjoy every cookie." He said, as we headed towards his bed.
“Have a bite and tell me what you think of the taste."
"Okay." He smiled and picked from the cookies.
He took the first bite with a smile but after a minute his facial expression changed which got me by surprise.
"What's wrong, baby? Don't you like it?" I asked, and the next thing I knew, his breathing began to seize which scared me.
“What's wrong Max? Are you okay?" I held on to him in fear as I was so lost and confused on what to do.
Oh, God! What have I done? Is he allergic to cookies or what? I better call for help right away.
"Stay with me, Max. I'll go find someone. Please, stay with me." I yelled, rushing out of the room.
"Aunt Kathy! Aunt Kathy!! Aunt Kathy!!!" I screamed rushing down the stairs.
"What's wrong Sarah?" She asked, rushing towards me.
“It's Max. He's gasping for air." I stammered.
“What did you give to him? He… he asked for some cookies which I baked myself and…" She cut me short before I could continue.
“Did you add peanuts inside the cookies?" She inquired with her eyes wild open.
“Ye yes. I did."
“Oh child, what have you done? He's allergic to peanuts.” She cried out and asked one of the maids to call the doctor.
Oh, goodness! I'm so done for today. I wish the floor would open and swallow me. I don't think I'll survive today with my life.
JAYDENS POV
I was having a conference meeting with my board members when a call from Aunt came in on my phone which was strange.
Without giving it a thought, I picked the call and heard her voice sounding like she was wiping.
“What's wrong aunt? I'm in an important meeting right now?"
“Son, it's Max. He had an allergic attack just now."
“What???" I screamed, getting on my feet.
“We're on the way to the hospital."
“I'll be on my way right now." I stated, and ended the call.
"Is everything alright Mr Russell?" One of them asked.
“Yes. Let's reschedule this meeting for another day." I added and left the meeting in a rush along with Henry trailing behind me.
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I rushed inside the hospital the moment we arrived and asked one of the nurses to direct me to my son's ward.
I got to the ward and found my son sleeping on the bed looking all pale with aunt sitting right beside him.
“Jay, the doctor said he's out of danger." Aunt uttered but I ignored her and rushed towards him.
“My little boy." I called out, caressing his face.
“How did it happen, aunt? I know you're not careless enough to let this happen."
“He was given a cookie which had peanuts in it."
“By whom?" I roared.
“Calm down, Jay. What really matters is that Max is out of danger."
“Tell me aunt. Who did this?"
“Jay, please try and understand me. She wasn't aware of his allergy and you never made mention of it to her."
“Where is she?"
“She has gone to get his drugs from the doctor. Jay, please. Don't hurt the innocent girl."
"I won't spare her today." I growled and stormed out of the ward while she rushed after me.
"Jay, please compose yourself. We're in the hospital and it won't be good if Max gets to know you hurt her." She kept begging.
I was in the hallway leading to the doctors office when I sighted her coming out from the office.
“Don't do this Jay. Please, I'm begging you." Aunt kept pleading but it turned on deaf ears.
"You're as good as dead today." I gritted my teeth and grabbed her neck.
"I didn't know he was allergic to pea peanuts. Please, don't kill me." She begged while Aunt grabbed my hand begging me to let her go but I wasn't willing to.
I'm sure I made mention of it to her. How could she be so careless by endangering my son's life? She has to pay for her carelessness with her life.