Game Of Love

"Stop, Francis. Just keep sir's face afloat, he might have broken bones," cried Tim with fright.

The ambulance arrived with the premeds. They carefully lifted Davion's lifeless body out of the pool. They tried CPR yet it didn't work. "Is he dead?" Asked Francis.

"No, I can feel a faint pulse," said one of the premeds. They started mouth to mouth resuscitation along with compressions. Davion finally sputtered out water and started breathing hard. They rushed him to the ambulance with Francis accompanying them. He called Colton and Greta on the way. Davion was extremely critical and still unconscious but thankfully alive.

They rushed him to the emergency OT instantly while Francis completed the formalities. It was a police case and soon the place filled up with cops making interrogations. Reporters crowded the area outside the moment they came to know the breaking news of the day. Greta pushed through them and went inside, her face grim with worry. She met a devastated Francis and took an update from him. As Colton was on his way from Las Vegas, they were the only ones who had to help Davion. The doctors declared that it was a miracle that he was alive. His limbs and pelvic region were damaged and he might be crippled for a long time. He suffered neck and spinal cord injuries too. The next few hours were very critical for Davion as he might succumb to his injuries. Greta sobbed bitterly hearing it and kept praying for Davion's life while the doctors tried everything possible to save him. After three hours, Colton reached the hospital in a devastated state. He collapsed onto the floor hearing the news, unconscious. They immediately put him under emergency care.

Victoria sat dejectedly in the living room with her dad who was watching a football match. Their mom was sitting at her laptop nearby, working on something important. "This match is so boring, dad. It's a sure shot win. Let's watch a movie instead, please," said Victoria.

"Call Sofi, we can watch something together," said their dad.

"She won't come down, you know it," said Victoria.

"Call her at least. She might want to watch a nice movie," coaxed her dad. Victoria shrugged and ran up the stairs to Sofia's room. She was lying down quietly and staring at nothing in particular. She hardly looked up at her when she went in. Victoria had grown used to this new behavior in Sofia since the day Davion had reappeared in their lives. Sofia had stopped acknowledging everyone as if waiting for something. Victoria knew in her heart what her twin was waiting for. Davion. She was testing Davion.

"Sofi, do you want to see a movie with us?" Asked Victoria just as a formality knowing fully well that Sofia wouldn't be interested.

"Why? Is he here?" Asked Sofia suspiciously.

"Who are you talking about? Davion?" Asked Victoria. Sofia nodded, turning to look straight into her eyes to see if she was lying or not.

"He hasn't come in since yesterday night when dad threw him out. He was crying at our doorstep, " said Victoria with a sigh. Sofia gulped for air and looked away but Victoria saw the tears in her eyes. "Maybe he'll come in a few minutes," shrugged Victoria. She turned and left Sofia's room and went downstairs beside her dad.

"What happened? Is she coming or not?" Asked their dad.

"I don't think so," shrugged Victoria, picking up the TV remote to change the channel.

They heard soft footsteps on the staircase as Sofia climbed downstairs and walked into the living room. Her mom looked up like she'd seen a ghost. Ever since she had arrived from the hospital, she had locked herself up in her room. Victoria got up and helped her to couch next to her. Her dad smiled with relief seeing her come out and sit with them after so long.

Victoria handed the remote to her twin. "Switch on any movie that you'd like to see, Sofi, " she said with a warm smile on her face. Sofia looked at the remote and took it from her hand. She surfed the channels not liking any of the movies going on when her attention was caught by a channel broadcasting something about her husband. She quickly navigated back to the news channel and the news that was being aired had her sitting with horror.

Breaking News!!!

Billionaire heart-throb, Davion Torres, son of the late 'Casino King', Luis Torres jumped from the terrace of his mansion today. It's the most baffling and shocking suicide attempt and the police are leaving no stones unturned in the investigation. As Davion Torres battles for his life at the Sierra Nevada Medical Center, Reno, his partner and friend, Colton Glenn is admitted at the same hospital also after he broke down upon hearing the news. Was it suicide or something else? Stay tuned for more...

Sofia sat frozen with shock unable to say a word. "Davion committed suicide?" Asked their mom, getting up and walking up to them.

"Is this a hoax?" Asked Victoria with disbelief. "How can they both land up in the same hospital?"

"Davion needs me," whispered Sofia and they all looked at her dazed state. "He needs me mom. He won't open his eyes of he doesn't hear my voice," said Sofia as if talking to herself.

"Sofi, are you sure that you want to go? The police wouldn't leave you at all," said her mom but Sofia couldn't hear anyone. She got up and walked like a zombie towards her room. Victoria rushed after her.

"Do you wish to go back to Davion, Sofi?" She asked her tenderly. Sofia nodded.

"I can't afford to lose him. He's my life. I don't want him to prove his love for me at the cost of his life," said Sofia as she started packing. Victoria didn't ask anything further. She packed Sofia's stuff and booked flight tickets to Reno. She then packed herself a suitcase and they came downstairs to see their distraught parents.

"I can come along too if you want me to," offered their dad.

"No, dad. Let us go and see the situation. If we need help, we'll call you," said Victoria. They left home and boarded the flight to Reno. Sofia looked haggard and pale.

"Are you okay?" Asked Victoria. Sofia nodded. Her mind was far away, silently praying for her husband's life. They reached Reno in the middle of the night and called Greta upon landing. Greta send Francis to pick them up from the airport and bring them to the hospital. Thankfully, Colton had gained consciousness and was able to deal with the reporters as well as the police efficiently. He also cleared the medical bills as well as the hospital formalities. He paced the floor of the hospital lobby, angrily, waiting for the two girls to arrive. They both were the cause of Davion's condition and he had no intention to spare them.

He saw a pale and unwell Sofia staggering into the hospital helped by her twin and all this anger disappeared seeing her condition. She wasn't the same angelic and gorgeous looking girl he had seen a few months ago. She looked like a ghost with sunken eyes and a pale face. He rushed forward to help her. "Sofia are you alright?" He asked with concern.

A sob escaped Sofia's mouth. "Where's my Davion?" She asked him, her eyes searching everywhere frantically. Colton led her towards the elevator which led them to the ICU where Davion was lying unconscious after the numerous surgeries that had been performed upon him. She went straight inside and walked up to Davion's bedside, staring down at his still body on life support. His whole body was covered in splint and orthopedic casts. The only indication that he was alive was the steady rise and fall of his chest.

"Open your eyes Davion. I've come back to you," she said, her soft fingers caressing his forehead. She sat down at his bedside and gently caught his hand.

"What have you done to yourself, baby? I promise I'll never leave you again. Will you open your eyes now?" She whispered gently. The nurse arrived and stood by her.

"He's under the effect of anesthesia ma'am. He can't hear you," she told Sofia.

"You don't know anything. Of course he can hear me. He knows I'm here," said Sofia with conviction. The nurse smiled.

"It's no use sitting here all night, ma'am. Why don't you go home? You can come back tomorrow morning when he gains consciousness, " advised the nurse. Sofia shook her head.

"No, I won't go anywhere," she said stubbornly. Greta came inside to take Sofia away.

"You have a baby growing inside you, Sofia. You need rest," she said. The nurse nodded.

"Yes, ma'am. Since you're pregnant, we cannot allow you to stay here overnight, " she pointed out. Sofia sighed giving up at last. They wouldn't allow her, what choice did she have? As she tried to release Davion's hand, he gripped onto her hand tightly, not letting her go. Everyone gaped at the impossible thing happening right im front of their eyes.

"I told you that he can feel my presence, " said Sofia with a smile on her face for the first time in weeks.