Game Of Love

The next few days, Sofia was violently sick. The stress, the sleepless nights, the nausea had taken a toll on her health and she had to be admitted to the nearest hospital. 

"I won't let you return to Reno before you gain back your health, " said their mom sternly. Sofia nodded, she couldn't tell her that going back wasn't an option left for her anymore. She had closed that chapter forever. She hadn't switched on her mobile even once after leaving Reno. So she really had no idea what was happening there. Victoria had given her an old mobile to use in the meantime. After spending two days at the hospital, Sofia regained her health and was much better. 

"The doctor said that you're fine now. They'll release you today. I'll go downstairs to the reception desk to complete the formalities, " said her dad. Sofia nodded. Ever since she had returned, her parents and Victoria had been too busy with her to do anything else. She felt guilty for disrupting their peaceful life. 

"C'mon Sofi, let's get you ready," said Victoria, as the nurse approached Sofia to change her out of the hospital outfit. Sofia followed their instructions and changed like an automaton. She was much better and had gained her strength back. The nausea was also under control and so were her emotions. The last few days she had thought a lot about her condition. With her family supporting her with so much love, nothing seemed impossible to her now. She would complete her studies and concentrate on her pregnancy right now. There was no immediate need to take up a job right away. Her parents wouldn't want her to. They were quite well off financially and therefore all she needed to do was take one day at a time with her pregnancy. 

Finally they all returned home. Their mom appointed a housekeeper, Gwendolyn who would take care of Sofia as well as the house. Gwendolyn gave her small meals at regular intervals and helped her with everything. Sofia got better day by day with so much care and attention. Thankfully the nausea didn't return and she was able to continue with her studies online from the University of Reno. Her friends at college, Caleb and his girlfriend, Tessa helped her a lot. They too were in the same class as her and were the only ones who had helped her throughout. Victoria started going to her college too since Sofia was much better and Gwendolyn efficiently handled everything at home. 

After an exhausting day at college, Victoria was glad that it was over for the day. The next day was a Saturday and she could catch up on sleep. But as bad luck never left her side, she collided with none other than a furious Colton Glenn right outside her college gates. 

"You? What the f*ck are you doing here?" Yelled a furious Victoria. She had hoped that he would leave her alone after their last encounter. She had made it quite clear that she hated him and didn't want anything to do with him. 

"Why did you leave without informing me?" He yelled back at her taking her by surprise. His fingers gripped her arms as he shook her with fury. Victoria was too stunned to react. He looked like an angry lion ready to attack! Coming to her senses, she jerked free off his hold.

"I'm not answerable to you for my actions. Get lost now. I need to go home, " said Victoria,  trying to push past him to go to the parking area but he again caught her arm. 

"Of course you are. I went to Davion's house but it's locked. I went to Greta's house but she's left to go to her daughter's house. What's going on? Where's Sofia? Why is Davion's house locked?" Asked Colton furiously, shaking her. 

"Ask that ba*stard of a friend what he has done. Sofia has left him forever and gone back home. She's happy without him. She'll despatch the divorce papers soon. If he comes here ever, my dad will murder him for destroying Sofia's life," warned Victoria, yanking her arm free from his grasp. Colton staggered with shock as his mouth hung open hearing her. 

"Sofia left Davion? She's giving him a divorce? Why? Davion loves her, Victoria. Please don't do this. He'll die. He has no one else to call his own," said Colton  looking distraught with worry. Victoria scoffed at him.

"Love? Does he know the meaning of the word?" She yelled at him angrily. Colton shook his head, lost in his own thoughts.

"I know that he's weird. I know that he never believed in love and relationships but still he loves Sofia. As far as I know, he hasn't done anything to hurt Sofia," said Colton, trying his best to convince her.

"Oh really? Why don't you check with the latest issue of The Metropolitan, page number 30?" Said Victoria, with a hateful sneer.

"Don't believe in these magazines and gossip. They cook up anything and print it for more publicity," said Colton,  looking at her with disbelief. 

"Look Colton. I don't have time for your sh*t. We're not fools that we'll be convinced by your lies. There's a picture of your friend kissing another woman. Is that a lie? There's news that he had been with her the whole time at the inauguration party of his casino. Is that a lie?" Asked Victoria furiously.  Colton stared at her broodingly. "I'll tell you what is a lie. His marriage with Sofia was a lie. He didn't even once ask her how she is. He didn't even bother to know what happened to her. He didn't even once ask her whether she would have liked to accompany him to the party. As his wife Sofia should have been there instead of his wh*re. Right?" Asked Victoria furiously. 

"You've got it all wrong. I'll check with this article and then talk to you," said Colton, deep in thought. 

"There's nothing to talk," said Victoria, pushing past him and running to the parking area to her car. Thankfully Colton didn't follow her and stood at the same spot watching her. Victoria started her car and drove off leaving him still standing there. Victoria returned home but didn't mention anything about her conversation with Colton to Sofia. She had gained her strength back and was coping up well with her situation. So Victoria didn't want to upset her more. 

"How were your classes, Sofi?" She asked her twin.

Sofia smiled at her. "Classes were fine. I've got all the extra study materials from Tessa and Caleb," she answered. 

"That's great. When is your ultrasound?" Asked Victoria. 

"Next month," said Sofia. "How was your day? Did you miss a lot of studies because of me?" Asked a guilty-looking Sofia. Victoria caught her hand. 

"Hey, please don't say that. You're the most important person in my life. Whatever I missed, I can cope up. It's no big deal at all," said Victoria. She wanted to tell her about Colton but one look at Sofia's serene face made her change her mind.

"So how's the little baby doing inside?" She asked with a smile. Sofia tenderly stroked her stomach.

"It's doing fine," she said with a warm smile. She had no idea how she could feel so much love for something growing inside her whom she hadn't even seen. Victoria smiled back. She too had already fallen in love with Sofia's baby and asked about it everyday. 

Victoria's phone buzzed with an incoming call from Colton and she was instantly on high alert. Thankfully Sofia didn't understand the caller ID of  flashing on the screen, AH. She just gave her a questioning look. Victoria smiled at Sofia. 

"I need to take this call," she said, rushing out of the room before Sofia could ask her anything. She smiled at the caller ID. Thank God she had saved Colton's number as As* Hole aka AH!

"Why are you calling me?" She barked into the phone. 

"Come out of your house. I'm at the Black River. If you don't come here, I'll come over to your house," he threatened, disconnecting the call. 

Victoria gaped at the mobile phone. What the hell! She had no wish to go to Black River Cafe, located at a  5 minute walk from her house but she didn't want Colton to arrive here. Sofia would be too upset to see him and her parents would find out the truth. No that was too risky! She rushed out of the house and walked briskly towards the Cafe. Colton wasn't to be trusted. If she didn't hurry, he would definitely end up at her house. 

She could see him pacing agitatedly in front of the Cafe, his face looking tense. Victoria dreaded talking to him. There was nothing to discuss with him actually. 

It was Davion and  Sofia's personal matter and it should be left to them to solve. In fact Davion should have been here for his wife instead of Colton.