The Greek Billionaire’s Indecent Proposal
Chapter 76

Soraya’s POV

“Hey buddy, I know you want to come back home but just a few more sleeps and you will be back soon.” I held my phone up to my ear while talking to Kai on the line, he had called to wish me happy birthday but the call had gone south quite quickly.

“Where is daddy?” He asked quietly. He didn’t sound like my happy talkative Kai at all.

“He is resting honey.” I said to him while I looked at Xander, I hated lying to Kai so much that I had decided the moment he came home I would sit him down and tell him the truth. There was no point in keeping him away from Xander and not expecting him to think something was wrong, that was an emotional trauma I could not in-still in him.

“When grandma was sick there was something wrong with you and you didn’t come home, I couldn’t talk to you on the phone. Now Giagiá is sick and I can’t talk to daddy on the phone.” Kai started to cry. I wished with all my heart that I could hold him and hug him tight, he was very perceptive… he knew that something was definitely wrong.

“Kai please don’t cry, I need you to be strong for mommy until you come home okay. You will see daddy when you get home.” I tried to soothe him over the phone. “You can come home in a few days.

“No! I want my daddy now!” He yelled and continued to cry then I heard the phone being thrown to the ground, Joud picked it up and came on the line.

“Soraya let me calm him down and maybe we can try this again tomorrow okay? He has been a little temperamental ever since we got here but I should be able to convince him that coming home in a few days is a good thing.

I sighed heavily. “Okay, thank you Joud. You all can come back home now, we just have to do a security sweep and make sure that Hans won’t be a problem from now on, he did promise but can you really trust the words of a hit man for hire.” I tried to joke.

Joud laughed. “Look at you, you still have your sense of humour intact Dona, Hans won’t go up against Xander ever again, I don’t know how you managed to get him to work with you, he’s a pain. I have my guys monitoring him though, I will let you know if he does anything suspicious.” He informed me.

“Thank you, that definitely takes a load of me because all I want to do right now is tear Paskal into pieces. I have to get Xander and his medical team home this week first.

“We have all the time in the world to deal with that mother f*****g bastard.” Joud chuckled to himself. “I think everyone in the family might want their pound of flesh.”

Right after capturing Paskal I had arranged for Hans to be paid the money owed to him by Paskal and then some then let him ride on the Adamos private jet back to Germany. I had rushed to the hospital after that to spend the rest of my birthday with Xander.

I thanked Joud and hung up the call and went to sit down again.

Simon had set up a portable work station for me to work on, I connected my phone to the bluetooth speaker and played a playlist of songs that had been played at my wedding. One of the songs that Xander and I had danced to started to play, U-mb5’s All about you filled the atmosphere.

I couldn’t help but smile, I got up and walked to the bed. “Remember this song babe? We really had a beautiful wedding didn’t we.” I smiled at Xander. “All these songs though and your heartbeat is still my favourite soundtrack.” I sighed

Hectors POV

“Personally I wouldn’t even be fixing your leg for you because we are going to torture you any way but Soraya doesn’t want you to bleed out.” I watched as Leon and Yannis drag Paskal into the warehouse. At some point because he was raging like a mad bull, Yannis had punched him to knock him out but a while later he woke up. He still looked out of sorts but I knew he could hear me.

“”You a*s licker!” He g*****d out. “Don’t you mean boss, she is boss to you.” He chuckled lowly.

“Always laughing even when you are the one in a bad jam, keep laughing. It won’t be funny when the torture starts.” I informed him. “Right now we have been instructed to fix your leg up and keep you tied up in a straight jacket and guess what we found in your basement by the house in Italy.”

Dorian waved a straight jacket at him. “I kept this one especially for you, it’s so that you don’t harm yourself because we all know that you are a few screws loose.” The men laughed as he said this.

Paskal growled at us like a mad dog. “I will get each and everyone one of you you hear me! All of you!” He yelled causing the men to laugh out loud again

“Keep dreaming.” Leon chuckled.

“And you keep causing that kind of noise I will gladly knock you out again.” Yannis showed him his fist.

Paskal sneered at him, but under all that facade I could tell that he was growing more and more despondent.

(A week later)

Soraya’s POV

A week later Xander was back at home, his medical team were set up in a couple of luxury cottages by the estate grounds with all their needs taken care of so that their only priority was to focus on Xander’s health and needs. I had never been so grateful for bottomless pockets like the ones the Adamos family had right now because it meant I could get him the best of everything.

Even though he was still in a comatose state he got the best physiotherapists flown in as well, of course all this staff were required to sign non disclosures which were accompanied by their handsomely large salaries.

Joud, my parents, Stacy, Gaia and the kids had returned home and keeping Kai out of Xander’s room was close to impossible. The only time he allowed for himself to be dragged out of the room was when the doctors examined his father and when he had to go and get ready for the day. Kai ate his meals in there while he spoke to his father, to him it didn’t matter that there was a chance that Xander couldn’t hear him, he would fall asleep in Xander’s room and if he stirred while he was being carried to his own room he would have a fit so I had instructed for him to be left in peace.

The first day he saw Xander like this he had cried and demanded to be told what happened, this was when I noticed how very much like Xander he was becoming. I explained to him that there had been a yachting accident, finally when he was calm he went closer and got on the bed. He cupped Xander’s face and told him he missed him and loved him and he should wake up soon. My heart had felt like it was breaking with every single word that he uttered, I stood there just watching and trying really hard not to cry.

Another week went by and I finally decided to set up my appointment with the OBGYN. I still refused to tell anyone that I was pregnant, Helga knew that I was pregnant and I had asked her to keep it to herself and she did. In the past few weeks she had shown so much loyalty and support to me that it really amazed me. She anticipated my every need and want with the house and made sure that she delivered.

It was amusing how she knew I frowned upon the house gossip but she would slip in a little tit bit of information here and there during our daily chats, I had laughed when I sat by myself because I finally understood Xander’s point when he had said it was a way of making sure everything on the home front was running smooth… it really helped keep up with what was going on in the estate and it helped me to get to know the staff and their needs even better. He would laugh when I eventually shared this with him.

(Eight weeks after the explosion)

“Soraya it’s been eight weeks now and you heard what the doctors said, I am just saying we should really be considering palliative care.” Hector followed me to my new office which wasn’t far away from Xander’s one. “It pains me to say this but maybe he’s really in a vegetative state.”

“Hector! Don’t you dare say that! I will not have this conversation with you again.”

“Do you think that this is what a powerful man like Xander would want? To be treated like this? What if more months go by and he stays like this or years even?”

“I’m not going to allow them to switch of the machines or send him to any country you think allows for mercy killings or whatever it is you are trying to hint at!! You want me to kill my husband??.”

“He’s my brother too and every day it tortures me to see him like this!”

Get out! If it was Stacy laying there on that bed would you switch off the machines? Would you just let her go?” He hesitated With his answer. “He made a promise to me that he would not die on me and if he doesn’t die on his own I will not switch off those machines.”

Gaia walked in and gave me a pitiful look, her eyes were brimming with tears. I could tell she was hurting. “Xander would not want to live in a vegetative state like this one, when his father became ill and his condition worsened…” she tried to reason with me.

“All of you shut up! You don’t have control over what happens to my husband. I do! And I say we keep him alive until he opens his eyes and guess what?! Unfortunately I’m in charge of all of this so I’m the one with the say.” I gestured my hands around. “He will open his eyes when he is ready. Please excuse me, get out of here and if you don’t like my decision you are welcome to leave the estate or contest his decision in court and it would do you well to remember I control the finances as well! I can’t believe that you would even suggest that! What is the point of money if you can’t buy your loved ones time? What is the point of having it stashed in your bank vaults? Xander is not Alexander Gaia!” I couldn’t help myself, if they kept pushing me then I would use threats and I would definitely push back.

“Soraya I’m sorry that you think we have given up.” Gaia sobbed.

“Or maybe you don’t know Xander as well as I do! I need some time alone with my husband!” I couldn’t help but rage at them vehemently so. How dare they! Hector took Gaia’s hand and they walked out quietly.

I walked up the stairs and went straight to his room, Kai wasn’t with Xander, he must have been in his room getting ready. I walked to the bed and watched Xander laying on the bed, his chest slowly rising and falling. He looked like he was sleeping peacefully. The only thing that distorted the peaceful image was the machines he was plugged in to. My hand went to touch his arm and I caressed it.

“Xander I swear to you if you don’t wake up soon I am going to lose my mind, I need you to wake up baby please. I don’t think I can do this without you, I need you! Kai needs you, your daughter is going to need you.” I sighed heavily as I rubbed my small pregnancy bump with my other hand then got on the bed beside him, hugging his abdomen and humming ‘Make it to me’ by Sam Smith, the song we had danced to on our wedding day.

“Keep your head up and make it to me.” I sang softly. Tears were running down my face, I wasn’t holding back anymore, heavy sobs sounded out of me as I cried.

“Do you really want Kai to grow up without you? and all he ever wishes for for his birthday when it eventually comes is for you to wake up. He wants nothing for himself, he says for christmas he will ask Santa to make you better and was very angry when Jovan said he didn’t think Santa could do that.” I wiped my tears as I talked between sobs.

“Xander I miss you so very badly, you told me you would always make it to me, so make it back to me.” I took a deep breath then breathed out slowly to calm myself.

I closed my eyes and pretended he had just put his arm around me and breathed me in like he liked to to when we lay in bed.

“I’m not head of this family you know, you are. Stop slacking and get up, we have so much work to do.” I said quietly. I closed my eyes and continued to hum.

“Mommy…” Kai’s little voice came from behind me.

I sat up and turned to look at him. “Hey sweetheart, what’s up?”

“You are very sad without daddy like I am.” He said as he walked up to me and slightly tilted his head like he was about to tell me off. Xander would replace this very amusing.

“I just miss talking to daddy and cuddling with him.” I smiled.

“Is he ever really going to wake up?” Kai frowned, he looked like he didn’t know what to believe anymore, there was frustration in his cute eyes… eyes so identical to Xander’s. Then it hit me that he probably heard me arguing with Gaia and Hector.

“Kai honey remember when we were in the stable office when there was trouble a while back?” I asked.

He nodded his head looking like he was not sure where I was going with this.

“Remember when you told me that daddy would come like he came the other time when I didn’t come home? You said he would show up and he did didn’t he?”

“Yes…” Tears ran down his cheeks, I got off the bed and knelt in front of him. “You knew that he would never leave you, don’t ever lose that hope Kai. You were right sweetheart, he showed up.”

His little arms went around my neck as he hugged me. I hugged his little body tightly and I got up with my arms still around him. Carrying him to the bed. I sat with my back to Xander and rocked Kai as he cried, it’s going to be okay. His sobs made me want to cry too but I had to be brave for my little boy.

After a little while he calmed down but we didn’t move, I still had him in my arms, he was kneeling on my lap with his arms still wrapped around my neck.

“Mommy…” he whispered. There was something weird about the way he whispered like he didn’t want to disturb someone but it also sounded like he was shocked.

“Yes Kai.” I whispered back.

“Daddy’s eyes are opened.” He whispered again. I got of the bed quickly and turned around to look at my husband and indeed his eyes were open. He was looking up at the ceiling. My heart started to race, I put Kai on the floor and touched Xander’s arm with both my hands gently.

“Xander? Baby?” I was so shocked, I felt like I was going to faint as this feeling in me built up. He suddenly blinked and kept looking up. My breath halted, he blinked again and tears began to run down my face. Kai stood closer to me and tugged at my dress,I picked him up again and put him on the bed.

Xander started to mumble in Greek like he was confused, then he looked around trying to get his bearings. His eyes settled on me then Kai “Angel? Son?” My breath haltered as he said this. His voice was hoarse, it felt so good to hear his voice. “This must be what be heaven looks like.” he mumbled.

Kai started to cry again. “Daddy?”

“Yes, son.” I finally placed that feeling that was building up inside me, it was euphoria.

“Why aren’t we on our honeymoon?.” He asked slowly. “Why are you crying?”

“You don’t remember? I have to get the doctor.” I wanted to hug him and just breakdown but he looked so confused. I couldn’t believe that he had actually woken up. “Simon.” I called out for Simon who was outside the room.

“Yes Dona.” He walked in.

“Get the doctors, Xander is awake.” He smiled as I said this and rushed out again.

“Kai honey go and get Giagiá and uncle Hector okay?” I planted k****s on his face but he shook his head stubbornly. “Please honey? Daddy is awake.”

“Okay.” He said and reluctantly ran off.

I turned to look at Xander. “You were in a fight with Paskal, there was an explosion. You have been in a coma.” I was still trying really hard not to cry, he looked at me and gestured for me to get on the bed. I shook my head. “The doctors have to check you first my love.”

He looked like he was trying to remember but he was struggling. The doctors piled into the room in a matter of minutes and began the process of checking him. They asked him questions and he was able to answer some of them except for how he got to the hospital.

Gaia and Hector walked into the room with so much shame and shock written all over their faces but also I could tell how sorry they were. Gaia was in tears as she walked up to the bed to see for herself.

“Except for the temporary memory loss he seems to be doing okay, his vital signs are good there doesn’t seem to be any signs of brain damage and his ribs are healed.” One of the doctors informed us. “We are going to perform a series of tests just to make sure everything is fine but all in all I’m happy to say that Mr Adamos looks well.”

I smiled as he said this, I knew that Xander would wake up and he would be fine.

“He might need the physiotherapy continued to help him get up and about.” The doctor added.

After the doctors left, Simon also walked out to give us some privacy.

“Xander you gave me quite a fright.” Gaia could not stop crying.

“Mother I don’t like to see you crying. He said.

“I was so scared that I had lost you Xander, my boy. I stopped believing that you would wake up. She cried even harder.

She walked up to him and placed k****s all over his face. “My sweet sweet baby boy.”

“I’m not going anywhere mother, I have so much to live for.” He chuckled.

“Soraya, son?” He called out.

“Come here, I am so sorry my love.” He gestured for me to get on the bed and this time I went. I poured him some water to sip on first, lifted Kai on the bed then also got on to the spacious bed laying my head on his shoulder. For the first time since I heard about the explosion I allowed myself to cry without restriction or fear of being judged as I held on to him, Kai cried too. He let us cry as his hand came up to soothe us.

Xander’s POV

I hugged Soraya and Kai even tighter, Kai wouldn’t let go even when he eventually calmed down.

My mother and Hector walked out to give us some space. Soraya had not acknowledged them at all when they were in the room the entire time, something told me words had been exchanged.

Kai eventually fell asleep and Soraya put him on the one side of the bed.

“He will wake up if we take him to his room.” She whispered and smiled affectionately at him.

She walked back to me and climbed on the bed, I hugged her even tighter, breathing her in. “We are having a baby?” Trying to move so that I could k**s her on the forehead.

“Huh?” She frowned at me.

“Did I dream this?” I asked her all confused but she took my hand and led it to her stomach.

“No, I shared this with you when I found out. She blushed. I have soo much to tell you Xander, by the way you missed my birthday.” You owe me a lot of alone time.” She pointed out as she pouted.

I chuckled. “Happy belated birthday my love, I owe you more than that, look at me.” she looked up at me. “I am so sorry that I put you through all this and I am so happy about the baby.”

“I could kill you for not listening to me about Paskal but I need you, so I’m going to have to torture you until I feel better.” She joked making me laugh. My ribs still felt tender so my other hand came up to touch my abdomen.

“Where is he?, Paskal?” I asked her

“In the dungeons by one of the warehouses, he was going to attack the estate but we apprehended him.” She shifted her body even closer to mine and lifted her head so she was looking into my eyes again. “You remember don’t you?”

I definitely could remember what had happened to me the day Soraya and I were supposed to leave for our honeymoon.

“I do, I feel stupid for not being ready when he came.” I explained.

“You thought you had dealt with him at that moment and it would take him some time to return again.” I smiled at how she was trying to make me feel better.

“No I got cocky and I overlooked certain details.” I pointed out.

“We live and learn.” She joked making me chuckle. “Too soon?”

“Well you did say you were going to torture me until you felt better.” I laughed making her giggle.

I’m going to torture him. For as long as he lives I will torture him for trying to take you away from me.” She said vehemently.

“Well I guess we are going to have to tag team then.” I added coldly.

“He is the reason why it was easy to get to Hera, he bragged about it.” She said quietly.

I couldn’t help but tense up. “With siblings like mine, who need enemies.” I sighed heavily. We lay like that silently for sometime, I could feel that Soraya had been tense for a very long while but she started to relax, after a long while she eventually fell asleep.

Later on, the door to the room opened and Hector walked in. He smiled when he looked at me, Dorian followed behind him.

“See what happens when you don’t rest, the universe replaces a shitty way to make you rest.” Dorian joked.

“Keep it down smart mouth, looks like the two of you were overworking my wife.” I said quietly.

“Oh I think it’s more the other way round.” They looked at each other and chuckled. “Hector told me the good news. It’s good to have you back in the land of the living.” Dorian teased. “Took you long enough, You definitely have competition for that head of the family position, Soraya is a beast.” Dorian continued to joke.

“Rather her than that i***t Paskal.” Hector shook his head making us all laugh. Soraya began to stir.

“What is it that I’m hearing about me.” She mumbled sleepily.

“That you are a slave driver.” I teased her and she swiped my shoulder playfully. “I should get Kai to his room, I will cuddle with him until he sleeps again.” She got up from the bed and kissed me then she carried Kai and walked out of the room.

“She doesn’t seem like herself.” I said to both Hector and Dorian.

She’s just tired, she didn’t break down when she got to the hospital in Mykonos. She took charge, when we got here she gave out orders, as we speak the hospital CEO is terrified of her. She never gave up on you, she was in hospital twice a day before work and after work.” Dorian said seriously, he was doing most of the talking. “We can’t take credit for much because the strategies, how we captured Paskal, they were all Soraya’s ideas. She made an ally of Hans Kraus, you know how he is, doesn’t think much of women but he was impressed by Soraya.”

I listened attentively as they explained how everything had been for the past eight weeks, to say I was impressed was an understatement. I was very proud of her but it also worried me that maybe I had overwhelmed her.

I have something to say to you.” Hector said looking guilty. “But it’s between you and I.” He look at Dorian who excused himself.

“I don’t even know where to begin to apologise.” He started.

“You have nothing to apologise for, it’s not your fault that Paskal followed me to the yacht.”

“Both Gaia and I thought you were not coming back and We suggested to Soraya that you might not want to live in a vegetative state, it was hard watching you like that Xander.” His eyes clouded.

I clenched my jaw. “Soraya…”

“She fought us and threatened us at every turn. She really loves you.”

“Don’t you think you should’ve told me this when I was out of this bed so that I could knock you around a few times?” I said quietly.

“You can still do that.” Tears ran down his face. “I’ll gladly let you knock me around.”

I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. “I will let Soraya’s treatment deal with you for a few days then I will get you in a round of boxing.” I continued to laugh.

“Do you think she will ever forgive me?” He asked.

“Give it a few months, maybe after the birth of our second child.” I chuckled. Hector looked at me and smiled through his tears.

“Congratulations. I am an idiot.” He said and walked to the bed to hug me.

“I’m still going to punch your stupid face little brother.” I laughed.

After talking for a while he left and then Soraya came back. She turned down the lights then got on to the bed and snuggled closer to me.

“You should be tired.” All this excitement in one day.”

“I have been asleep for two months woman.” I joked.

“One more night won’t hurt you husband.”

“Not when it’s with you.” I smiled at her.

She tangled her legs to mine and in a few minutes she was out like a light. It made me smile.

Xander is awake finally. I know you were all expecting a torture scene lol but I believe Xander deserves his pound of flesh too.