0 Celsius: To thaw a frozen heart novel Chapter 16

Next morning

Sapphire pov

My life slowed down....

I was late and Andro already left for office...

It was not because I woke late but because my foot was not at all supportive.

It took 15 minutes to reach the main door to see that he already left.

30 minutes to reach his office door from the taxi door.

But when I entered he didn't even acknowledge me.

I limped and reached his table to be only ignored .

"Mr Romano..here are the files you asked for..."

He didn't replied for a minute and I expected he wouldn't.

But what he replied his words made me freeze with horror

"You are fired miss Sapphire...you are not to be seen here or at my house again...."

He didn't even look up...

"I am sorry..Sir....I was a bit late...it will not happen again....last night I had a-..."

"Did I asked for reasons...miss Sapphire...I am not interested in knowing with whom you were whoring around....so before I reprimand you any further please leave.."

His words shattered my soul

I couldn't just leave now...I wanted his forgiveness and few harsh words couldn't stop me from it.

"What.. are...you.saying Sir....I didn't did......."

"Oh please miss Brown I don't want any explanations...I just want you out of my face..is that too much to ask?"

Now his eyes met mine and the seriousness and determination in them made me take a step back....

"No....No...Sir....I....I'll ...take my l..eave..."

I tried moving out of his room without limping...but my confident steps staggered when pain returned.

My hands clinged the door frame for support but his next words managed to upheaval the very floor under my feet

"What happened Miss Brown?.Last night was rough I guess....he fuc*** you so hard that you can't even walk??"

The mocking tone in which he spoke lighted an inferno inside me that swallowed me completely.

I wanted to yell at him!! Proclaim my innocence! Prove him wrong...

But what's the use when he can't see me as I am...

With a heavy heart and large amount of self control I stepped out of his door....

Silence has a power hidden underneath...and I was keen on using it ....

It makes you rise above others...it saves you the self respect you have...and most importantly it infuriates the other person to such extent that no words can ever could.

As soon as the door closed my eyes couldn't hold it any longer...

My tears flowed like waterways and calmed the heated inferno inside

My legs couldn't hold on and I slides down the wall..

My shaking hands searched for my medicine inside my bag and the tablets proved to be my only support system...

Soon my breathing returned to normal and my eyes could focus again..

I just wanted to escape this place for today...

The walls were closing down on me and his aura was castrating me

I needed a break

Lifting myself up I decided to leave

People stared at me as I slowly made my way towards the entrance.

Some few good souls stopped to help me

As soon as I entered the ground floor I didn't expected to see him standing these with few assistance and associates..

The same calm brown eyes stared at me with concern...within seconds his hand reached on my waist to support me.

But I stopped him...I couldn't let other people assume something else

He signalled his associates to go ahead and they went towards the elevator.

"Miss Sapphire...are you alright?"

His eyes lingered longer on my dried tears and puffy eyes..

His scrutinized gaze went further down and he crouched down to take a look at my swelling

The people around stopped and stared at us wide eyes..

"

..I....am fine.....now...it's okay....what ...are...you...?"

Feeling awkward and embarrassed I stepped back but he was fast to hold my leg and lift my long skirt up to look at my ankle.

I placed my hands on his shoulders for balance as a curse left his lips as he saw the blue purple condition of my swelling

"It's fine...it doesn't hurt much...it hurts less than how bad it looks..."

But I guess he was not listening to me...he called someone and within minutes a helping maid came with wheelchair.

"Sir...plea-"

"Will you stop with your pleadings miss Sapphire...I asked you to rest and take care of your wound not to roam around. Do you even know the repercussions of not treating it? How can you be so damn ignorant woman? Do you even love yourself or not?"

His question made me go silent...

Do I even love myself...I wanted to laugh at it....

No....I don't .....

My heart has place for only one person and that is him...

He placed me on the wheelchairs and instead of asking the girl he himself directed me to the medical room.

As we entered doctors were ready

I was operated on for the next 25 minutes and this time he didn't left me...

His eyes followed each and everything the doctors did and once they were done he thanked them.

When we were left alone he approached me and continued to stare at me

Feeling uncomfortable I looked down

"I have no right to interfere in your life and ask you why you were crying...or why you are so vulnerable...but remember no man is worth it and no one will come to save you ...you have to be strong to fight this world ...not with anyone but alone...in solidarity lies strength hidden to most but once discovered can make you a rock penetrable by none and withstand able to all..."

His words were the wisest of words I had ever heard...

Was this man real?

"Than..k..you Mr Ronald..."

"I don't want a thanks miss Sapphire...I want a strong girl...can you give her to me..."

He showed me his palm asking for a promise...

I doubted if I will be able to be that girl back again but his eyes made me give it a try

Placing my hand on his I promised something I never thought I would

A wide smile on his lips made me smile in return and I must say this was the first time I actually smiled from my heart since last two years.

He turned around to leave but I couldn't stop myself from asking the question that was roaming my mind since the second I saw him here

"Mr Ronald...how come you are here?"

"I am here to discuss regarding a new business venture with my brother in law....and also to visit my little sister....you must be knowing her... Andrea Stone"

The colour drained from my face as I realised his position

He was miss Andrea's elder brother!!

No doubt his ethics and values resembled hers...

Perfect in all respects

"See you miss Sapphire...hope you work on your promise. And take care"

I returned his warm smile and he was gone...

Chivalry was not dead and he was an epitome of it.

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