The Billionaire’s Runaway Bride(55)

Gasping Alexos had stared at Daryle in shock “I would never have …”

His stunned tone making the other man smile, another memory pushed to his mind as he had looked warmly at Alexos.

“When she phoned to let her parents and you know what had happened. She only cried after your call”

Alexos had looked at the other man with surprise, a softness entering his eyes “Did she?” he had asked gently another question coming to his mind. “Grace is very beautiful”

Daryle nodded back in agreement “Yes…yes she is…inside and out”

“Then why did you and she never consummate the marriage?”

Daryle laughed with embarrassment “She never told you?” his voice full of incredulity as Alexos had shaken his head frowning slightly.
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“I’m gay Alexos. I love that woman with everything in me, but not in THAT way”

Alexos had stared in stunned shock at his words, before leaning back and laughing

“I’m sorry Daryle, but you have no idea how relieved I am”

Daryle giving him an understanding look “I just bet you are” the two men relaxing in the others’ company.

On landing, their plane had been met by a military car, the officers ensuring that they had made it through the customs process faster than anyone else would have. Daryle had been aware at how reverently the men had treated Alexos, appearing almost afraid of the tall man. He had also been impressed with how calm he had appeared as he had exuded authority and raw power, exactly what was needed in their current situation.

The car had taken them to the hospital, Alexos striding purposefully to the floor which they were assured that Dr Dionis was being cared for on, Daryle breathing heavily to keep up with him and the military personnel who had insisted on accompanying them.

Finally reaching the floor the doctor himself had met the two men, Alexos smiling softly as the doctor had shouted at the two military officers, demanding they remain in the corridor as he had led both himself and Daryle to a waiting area. His English had been very good as he had insisted on seeing proof of Daryle’s identity, holding up his hand with determination as Alexos too had tried to follow them.

“I am sorry Mr Manetas…but only her husband”

Daryle had seen the frustration on the man’s face as he had gently patted his arm. “It will be fine…I am sure that she is fine”

As the two men’s eyes had met, Daryle had seen the light of panic inside Alexos’; this man so in charge of everything whom he realised was fighting hard to keep things together.

Nodding softly Alexos had moved over to sit on one of the hard plastic chairs, his hands shakily running through his hair, Daryle following the doctor to her room.

Grace had looked up as the door to the room had opened. She was tired of sitting around the hospital, having the strict but kindly doctor constantly telling her to rest, that she was being picked up as soon as her husband arrived. The news that had been given to her had both stunned and shocked her while making her feel euphoric at the same time, Grace having to sit back down before she had started to laugh and cry. However, she had soon realised the implications, knowing that Daryle was the only person who could indeed help her.

As the door had swung open she had cried out “Can I at least have a phone call?” her voice stalled as she saw Daryle move into the room, the words turning into sobs of relief and joy as she had leapt from the seat and thrown herself into his arms, Daryle holding her tightly as tears had also sprung to his eyes. The doctor behind had smiled at the reunion     of the couple, a warmth filling him.

Daryle had pulled back his eyes flicking all over her taking in everything about her.

“Are you OK?…what happened?…nobody has told me anything” the questions tumbling out of his mouth as she had laughed, holding up her hand to silence him before turning to look at the doctor who had stepped forward.

As he had explained Daryle himself had felt his legs buckle, his eyes widening in shock. Looking at Grace, her face showing such concern at his reaction he had laughed once more rising before pulling her back into his arms and kissing her, more tears in his eyes.

The doctor had grinned widely at the reaction of her husband, finally happy with the situation as he had signed the release form, giving permission for Daryle to take his wife home. Grace, who was already fully dressed, had grabbed his arm, looking deeply into his eyes whispering softly.

“There is somewhere I need to go first”

Daryle grinning warmly down at her “I have a surprise for you” his enigmatic words making her eyebrow rise as they had left the private room. As the three had entered the waiting room, Alexos had already been on his feet having heard the footsteps as they had moved down the sterile corridor.