Chase's POV

Nobody could sleep. Everyone was in the living room. My mother placed her hand on my back. I was staring into space. I looked at my mother.

"Coffee?" The housekeeper was standing in front of me. I took a cup and held it in my hand. I rested my elbows on my leg.

In the morning, my mother told me to eat, but I didn't want too.

Suddenly, my phone rang; it was Jacob.

"Pick up, Mr. Knight!" the police said immediately. The police were trying to find the location of Jacob all night.

I picked up the phone. "Yes!" I snapped.

"Chase, did you miss me?" he asked, smirking. I clenched my jaw.

"I will kill you with my bare hands."

"Shh, calm down! Be ready at 8.00 p.m today! I will send you the address. Come alone! If you don't, I will kill Aria."

"Alright, I will, just don't hurt her," I pleaded.

It felt like time didn't pass. I told Jacob that I would go alone, but the police and everybody told me it would be a mistake. We couldn't trust him. The police are going to follow me from a distance.

When I received the address, I left right away. After an hour of driving, I arrived. I went out of the car to meet Jacob, who was in front of his car. I noticed that Aria was in the back seat.

"Well, well, well. Look who came to see me! Chase Knight—the great playboy, and businessman. Nice to see you again," he said with sarcasm.

"Where's Aria?"

"I want to see the money first."

"The money is here," I said, holding the bag in my hand higher for him to see. "Not until I see Aria, then I will give you the money."

Jacob ordered the man with him to bring Aria. He dragged Aria out of the car and took the handkerchief away from her mouth. He also untied her hands.

"Chase!"

"Darling, are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

"Shh. Shut up. Give me the money."

I gave him the bag. Jacob pointed to the man to let her go. Aria ran towards me. We hugged each other tightly.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. I was scared to death."

"Shh. There is nothing to be afraid of anymore. I am here." I hugged Aria again. "Let's go."

"Where?" Jacob asked with a smirk. "You didn't think that I was going to let you go, did you?" He started to lift his gun in the air. "I'm going to kill you both."

They pointed their guns at us. I stepped in front of Aria. She held my arm tightly. Her hands were trembling.

"Jacob, you got your money. Let us go."

"Never!"

Suddenly, I heard gunshots.

"Chase!" Aria screamed.

The police ran towards us. Jacob and the man that was with him were dead on the floor.

I hugged Aria and said, "Everything passed, beautiful." She wrapped her arms around me tightly. She was crying. "Shh. We're okay. Don't cry." I was trying to calm Aria. I hugged and stroked her hair.

My father came towards us and asked, "Are you alright?"

"Yes, dad." Aria lifted her head up from my shoulder. Suddenly, she fainted. "Aria!" I quickly caught and stroked her cheek. "Aria, open your eyes, beautiful."

I scooped her up in my arms and carried her to the car. I put her in the car and sat next to her. I leaned her against my chest. My father got in the car and started the car. I was stroking her hair and cheek. "Dad, please, drive faster."

"Son, calm down! Nothing will happen to her and the baby."

When we arrived at the hospital, my father got out of the car and opened the door for us. I got out and scooped Aria in my arms. We walked into the hospital. "Help!"

I put Aria on a stretcher that was brought to us by a nurse. I held her hand as we went to a room. "I'm here with you, beautiful."

They took Aria into the room. The nurse didn't let me in. I was pacing back and forth. My father placed his hand on my shoulder and said, "Calm down, son! They will be alright."

I hugged my father. The doctor came out of the room.

"How is Aria? How is the baby?"

"Everything is fine. We will do an ultrasound to check how the baby is doing. You can go inside. Only one person, though."

"Thank you." I went inside Aria's room.

I walked towards Aria. She had not woken up yet. I grabbed her hand and kissed it. I stroked her hair and then kissed her forehead.

"My precious ones," I whispered. I was terrified of losing them. "My baby." I kissed her stomach as Aria opened her eyes. "Beautiful."

"Chase."

"I'm here." She placed her hand on her belly anxiously. I placed my hand on top of her hand. "Don't worry. Our baby is alright." She stared at me.

"Your mother told me."

"I was going to tell…"

"Shh. We will talk later." I kissed her lips.

The doctor came in and said, "If you're ready, let's do the ultrasound."

Aria pulled up her blouse. The doctor placed the gel beside the machine on her stomach. She looked at the screen on the monitor.

I was going to see our baby for the first time. The excitement was running through my whole body.

"Well, look here." The doctor pointed to the screen. I looked at the screen. Our baby was tiny. I was very emotional and happy.

Aria looked into my eyes; I smiled at her. I looked at our baby again. Suddenly, our baby's heartbeats filled the room. I couldn't hold my tears back from happiness.

"My dear." I kissed Aria's forehead. "Thank you." I wiped my tears off my cheeks.

"Yes, everything is normal. Your baby is healthy. You are going to stay here tonight though. I will release you tomorrow morning."

"Thank you, doctor," I said. Then, she walked out.

"The last few days I got embarrassed again and again. All my charisma is gone." I said, smiling at her.

"Your charisma can not be gone so easily." She said, caressing my cheek.

"Do you want to sweep me off my feet?" I asked playfully.

"I thought I did it previously."

"Exactly."

I wiped the remaining tears from my cheeks and smiled at Aria; she smiled back. I sat next to her on the bed and placed my hand on her stomach.

Aunt Ella and my family entered the room. I stood up, holding her hand. "Aria, are you and the baby alright?"

"Yes, we are fine."

"Your father was at the police department. He is coming here. He is on the way now." My mother came closer to me and placed her hand on my back, smiling. I wrapped my other arm around her.

"Aria, I was worried," Chloe said.

"I'm fine, Chloe."

After a few minutes, everyone left the room. I stayed with Aria. I sat next to her on the bed and placed my head on a pillow.

Aria placed her head on my chest. Her hand rested on her belly. I did the same too.

Finally, I relaxed. My precious ones were healthy and safe. I closed my eyes. I hadn't slept for the last few days.

When I opened my eyes, Uncle James was standing near the door. He had his arm wrapped around Aunt Ella. They were looking at us.

I didn't get up. I didn't want to wake up Aria. I saw my hand on top of Aria's hand on her stomach. But I didn't pull my hand away.

Uncle James waved at me. I waved back. Then, they left the room.