Undeniable Attraction novel Chapter 5

SHAYAN'S POV

The next morning I was preparing for work when I got a call from my mom. I hope everything is alright with them, a call from her often meant that something was wrong.

"Hello mom, is everything alright? " I asked and all I could hear was my mom sobbing.

"Mom, what's wrong?" I asked already panicking.

God, please let all be well with my dad.

"It's your dad," she said and my heart sank. Please God let him not be dead.

"He had a heart attack and he's in an even worse condition than he was," she informed and I heaved a sigh of relief. At least he was still alive.

"We have to do the surgery now."

Surgery? But we don't have enough money for that yet.

"But mom we don't have enough money for that." I panicked on the verge of tears.

Where can we get that much money for surgery?

"I know Shayan, I'm thinking of taking a loan or selling the house," she informed.

"Loan?" I asked panicking, how would we pay that back?

"We can't take a loan mom, how would we repay that and we can't sell the house either, where will you live?" I asked crying.

"That doesn't matter Shayan, we have to perform the surgery," she stated

Oh God, what are we supposed to do now?

"It's okay mom, I'd send all that I have saved up. It's not going to be a lot but it's something."

"You don't have to do that Shayan." my mom said tiredly. "I'd go take a loan."

"I'd send the money and get back to you, please don't get a loan at the moment," I begged.

"I'd see what I can do Shayan please take care of yourself."

"And you too mom," I said hanging up.

I sighed as I could feel the tears falling. Things have been hard for us especially after my dad got ill a year ago. My mom had to quit her job to take care of him and that was when I moved to New York to get a job. I started as a waitress for three months until I got to work as Mr Adrios personal assistant four months ago.

My dad's illness was getting worse. I couldn't stand it, my parents have been there for me especially when I was at my lowest point, I wasn't even expecting them to help but they were there for me and now my dad's condition is degrading. I don't want to lose him, I had to do something but what?

I wiped my tears hurriedly and stood up to prepare for work. I got a call from an unknown number and wondered who it was. I picked it up frustratedly, what can the person want from me?

"Miss West. " the deep husky voice said, his voice reverberating through the phone.

"Mr Adrios?" I asked just to be sure although I couldn't forget the voice.

What does he want from me this time?

"Have you seen the news, checked online perhaps?" he questioned.

Doing that would solve my problems.

"No, I haven't." I snapped. " I'm not in the mood for your games Adrios, please leave me alone," I begged on the verge of tears.

"I don't plan on leaving you Miss West, I've announced our engagement on social media," he announced