Mafia Desire (Erotica) novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21
I changed into a tank top and sweatpants when I heard my phone ringing. When I picked up my phone, I noticed an unfamiliar number. I replied after hearing Emily on the other end of the line.

"Ava, dear," she said, terrified.

I became concerned; had Andrew left again? Was Dalia all right? "Is everything all right, Emily?" I inquired.

"No, Ms. Jayson is hospitalized." Emily stated

"Oh my God, is she all right?" "What happened?" I asked.

"It's fine right now, but Andrew isn't answering his phone, and someone needs to keep an eye on Dalia." She responded

"Of course, I'll be right over; where are you?" I inquired.

"Lexon Hill Hospital," she explained.

"All right, I'll be right over there; everything will be fine." Assuring her, I said.

I hung up the phone and changed into jeans and a sweatshirt. I flagged down a taxi and waited impatiently for us to arrive at the hospital. I threw some bills at the driver and dashed into the hospital.

I approached a woman working behind a desk.

"Please excuse me, I'm here to see Ms. Jayson." I said

"Go through that hallway and take the third door on the right." She said without even looking up at me.

"Thank you," I said.

I entered the hallway and proceeded to the room. When I opened the door, I found Veronica hooked up to four machines, her body tangled in tubes. Her blonde hair was almost white, and the color had faded from her lips and skin. I would have assumed she was dead if it hadn't been for the heart monitor's constant beeping.

"Darling, Ava." Emily said softly

Emily was sitting next to Veronica on a chair, with Dalia sleeping on her lap.

"Is she going to be okay?" I asked

"She had a heart attack, and the doctors said she would be fine if she survived the next 48 hours." Emily stated. "All I need is for you to take Dalia home."

"I don't own a car." I responded

"I drove here, the keys are here, and Dalia's booster seat is in the back." She said as she took her keys from her purse. "What about Andrew? Where has he gone?" I inquired.

"He's not picking up the phone." Emily responded. I nodded and carried Dalia from Emily's lap.

"I'll get her safely home, Emily." I gave her my assurance.

"I appreciate it, darling." She responded

I helped Dalia into her car and drove her home. When we got home, I carried her to her bed and tucked her in.

I went downstairs after finding a blanket in Dalia's room. I sat on the couch and wrapped the blanket around myself. My eyelids became heavy as soon as I adjusted myself, and I fell asleep immediately.

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"BOOM"

I snapped awake.

"What in the world was that?" I said

When I noticed the front door was wide open, I got up from the couch and walked over to where a tall man was stumbling into the house.

"Andrew?" I asked, hoping it was him.

"K-kitten," he said, his words slurred.

He was stumbling towards me, holding onto the door for support. Even though he was only a few feet away, I could smell the strong odor of whiskey on him.

"Andrew, are you drunk?" I was irritated because his mother was in the hospital and he was drunk.

"Aren't you glad to see me, kitten?" he stated

He began walking over to me, tripping over his own feet almost every step.