Chained: A Second Chance At Marriage

Three months have passed and it was the same every single day. I would wake up, eat, sometimes with Hades, and then go for check-ups.

I got used to the routine and I was honestly more than fine with how things are right now. This way, I wouldn't get too stressed, and it is safer for the baby this way.

I was supposed to be just at home, but here I am on my way to Hades' parent's house since they wanted to check up on me. They said they wanted to personally come to our house since Hades wasn't answering them but I was afraid Auntie Helena would tell them the truth that Hades and I weren't getting along well.

Not to mention that we're sleeping on separate beds.

"Miss...we're here." The driver said and I thanked him as I took a deep breath before getting out.

As soon as I got out their butler came to greet me and led me to where my in-laws were.

I was fidgeting non-stop, my heart racing since this is the first time I'll be talking to them alone.

The butler led me to a huge hallway and I could see their family portraits hanging on the walls.

One portrait caught my attention. It was the picture of Hades when he was younger, he was smiling brightly, and with his side was... my sister.

They really were close, huh?

"Miss, this way." The butler pulled me out of my stupor and I nodded and walked slowly to the double doors.

I was then greeted by Aunt Tessia and Uncle Richard. They were sitting perfectly as they waited for me.

"Cassy, dear, how are you?" Aunt Tessia stood immediately and pulled me into a warm embrace.

"I'm fine, Aunt Tessia," I said softly.

She leaned back and raised a brow. "Still calling me that? I've told you so many times-just call me mom."

I hesitated, my fingers curling into my dress before I forced the word out.

"M-mom."

Her face lit up. "See? Much better, that wasn;t so hard was it?" she said happily.

"Tessia, don't overwhelm the child, can't you just act relaxed for one second." Uncle Richard chuckled from his seat, folding his newspaper as he smiled at me.

"Oh shut up! As if you're not excited to see her here. After months of trying we finally got to see Cassy again. I swear, that unruly son of yours is buiding walls aorund her."

I just gave a stiff smile, while Uncle could only shake his head at how his wife was acting. 

We soon started chatting and they kept asking me questions, particularly about Hades and I. I just told them some sweet lies, and they seem to know something since they kept asking one question over and over.

"Are you sure Hades isn't mistreating you?" Auntie Tessia asked, and just like every time she asked me, I would just nod and say "yes".

She eventually gave up and sighed, massaging her temples.

She studied my face for a long moment before sighing and rubbing her temples again. "You're as stubborn as my son."

"If she says everything's fine, then that should be enough for us," Uncle Richard said calmly.

I smiled at them, hoping it looked reassuring.

"Fine, fine, I won't pry. I just can't help but get worried. Every time I ask Hades about you he would always sucessfully change the topic." Auntie glanced at me, trying to see if I'd break. But I remained in character.

"You don't have to worry. Hades is treating me really well." I lied.

"Hmmm..." She though for a moment, before she slowly gave me a satisfied smile.

"Okay. I guess you wouldn't have any reason to lie to me. Just...if you need anything, anything at all, don't hesitate to call us," Aunt Tessia said.

"I will," I promised, standing up.

"It's getting late. You should head home," she added.

They walked me to the front door and I maintained my act until we got out of the gates, only then did I broke the mask on my face.

I sighed triumphantly.

Phew!

That unexpectedly went well.

The ride back was long and quiet. I stayed awake the entire time, staring out the window as the highway stretched endlessly ahead.

I was looking at the blurring cars that we passed by, and all of a sudden, the car stopped abruptly.

What the...

"Sorry miss. There seems to be an accident up ahead." My driver said as he got out to check what is happening.

I waited patiently in the car and I tried to see what was happening and noticed there were flashing lights and a strange commotion up the road.

What's going on?

I glanced down at my phone. The screen glowed an alarming red.

What is happening?

I looked at my phone and it was glaring bright red.

"What is this?" I mumbled, looking at the security protection app that my cousin installed for me in case of any accident.

Just as I looked back up, a bright white light swallowed my vision as a truck came rushing on our side.

At that moment, all I could think of was my baby.

I didn't care what happened to me.

Just... please. Spare my child.

I squeezed my eyes shut as the car jolted violently.

"Hades..." I breathed.

The impact was deafening.

Glass shattered, and I was thrashed violently inside.

My body was thrown forward, pain exploding everywhere at once. The world spun, and just as quickly it got silent.

Too much silence.

I tried to move but I couldn't feel my legs. My ears rang so loudly it drowned out everything else. Warmth spread across my abdomen, and terror unlike anything I'd ever known clawed up my throat.

"No... no, no, no..." I whispered weakly, my hands trembling as they hovered over my stomach.

Please.

Please be okay baby.

I don't know how long it has been, but soon sirens wailed in the distance. There were distant voices shouting in a panicked voice. Everything faded in and out, my vision darkening at the edges as I tried to claw out of the vehicle, even though it was useless.

"I h-have...to keep...my baby...safe."

I looked at the only light that I could see.

Right before consciousness slipped away, one thought burned through me.

Hades... Please save our baby.

And then everything went black.