My Heart, His Spare Part

My Heart, His Spare Part

Shi Huatu

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My bodyguard, Grant, took the full force of a speeding car meant for me. In that moment, I realized I loved him. He was my protector, and I thought his fierce devotion was mine alone. But in the hospital, I overheard the truth. He hadn't saved me; he'd saved my kidney. I wasn't the woman he loved. I was just the "best option" for his sick sister's transplant. Every tender gesture, every watchful glance, was a lie designed to keep his organ donor safe and compliant. The man I adored saw me as nothing more than a collection of spare parts. The love I thought we shared was a carefully constructed trap, and I had been the fool who walked right in. The girl who believed in fairy tales died in that sterile hospital hallway. I picked up my phone, my hand steady. "Dad," I said, my voice cold as ice. "I'm ready to consider the alliance with the Powell family."

Chapter 1

My bodyguard, Grant, took the full force of a speeding car meant for me. In that moment, I realized I loved him. He was my protector, and I thought his fierce devotion was mine alone.

But in the hospital, I overheard the truth. He hadn't saved me; he'd saved my kidney.

I wasn't the woman he loved. I was just the "best option" for his sick sister's transplant.

Every tender gesture, every watchful glance, was a lie designed to keep his organ donor safe and compliant. The man I adored saw me as nothing more than a collection of spare parts.

The love I thought we shared was a carefully constructed trap, and I had been the fool who walked right in.

The girl who believed in fairy tales died in that sterile hospital hallway. I picked up my phone, my hand steady.

"Dad," I said, my voice cold as ice. "I'm ready to consider the alliance with the Powell family."

Chapter 1

Kianna Johnson POV:

The world spun. Metal shrieked, a sound that tore through me. Then, there was Grant. He was a human shield, throwing himself between me and the oncoming car, taking the full impact meant for me. My head hit something hard. Darkness threatened to swallow me whole.

But before it did, I saw his face. Twisted in pain, yet his eyes, those intense, watchful eyes, were on me. Always on me. A fierce protectiveness I had always secretly adored. In that moment of chaos, a profound realization bloomed in my chest, warm and overwhelming. I loved him.

He saved me. He truly saved me.

As I drifted in and out of consciousness, waiting for the sirens to arrive, a vision of the future flickered. A future with him. Safe. Loved. A life where his unwavering devotion was mine, and mine alone. It was a beautiful, naive dream.

I woke up to the sterile scent of antiseptic. The hospital room was bright, too bright, and my head throbbed with a dull, persistent ache. My body felt weak, every muscle protesting, but my first thought was him. Grant.

"Grant," I croaked, my voice a dry whisper.

A nurse, a kind-faced woman, hurried over. "You're awake, Ms. Johnson. Take it easy. You've had quite a shock."

"Grant," I repeated, trying to push myself up. "Is he okay? I need to see him."

"Mr. Langley is stable, but he sustained more serious injuries. He's down the hall," she explained, gently pushing me back. "You really should rest."

I ignored her. My heart hammered with a desperate urgency. "Which room?"

She sighed, seeing the stubbornness in my eyes. "Room 307. But please, be careful."

I swung my legs over the bed, wincing as pain shot through my ribs. Clad in a flimsy hospital gown, I shuffled out, clinging to the cold metallic railing of the hallway. Each step was a battle, but I had to see him. I had to tell him.

Room 307. The door was ajar. I paused, my breath catching in my throat. Through the narrow opening, I saw her. Dariana. Grant's adopted sister. She was perched on the edge of his bed, holding his hand, her head bowed. She looked so fragile, so delicate. Just like always.

And then I saw it. It wasn't a trick of the light, not a hallucination from my head injury. It was real. A shimmering, golden tether, almost imperceptible, connected Grant and Dariana. It pulsed, a vibrant, living cord, radiating an unnerving intensity. It wasn't just a connection; it was a bond, deep and possessive, pulling them together.

I blinked. Rubbed my eyes. Was I really seeing that? My head was still fuzzy. Maybe it was just my imagination.

Grant stirred. His eyes fluttered open, a low groan escaping his lips.

Dariana gasped, relief washing over her face. She leaned in close, her voice a soft, tremulous whisper. "Grant, you're awake. Oh, thank God."

My heart, which had been swelling with a newfound love, suddenly felt cold. A prickle of unease ran down my spine.

"Why did you do that?" Her voice, usually so sweet, now held a sharp edge. "You could have died! You know we can't afford that risk."

Grant weakly lifted a hand, stroking her hair, a gesture so tender it twisted my gut. "I had to," he rasped, his voice strained. "You know why."

A chill, colder than any winter wind, swept through me. It wasn't the pain from my injuries. It was something far worse. Dariana tightened her grip on his hand, her eyes wide with what looked like fear. "But... if something happened to you... how would we get it?"

"Get what?" The words were a silent scream inside my head. My stomach clenched, bile rising. My blood ran like ice water through my veins. Dariana. Sweet, shy, chronically ill Dariana. The media doted on her, portraying her as a brave little soldier battling a rare disease. But her tone, her eyes... there was something predatory in them.

Grant's voice was low, barely audible. "She's valuable. We can't afford to lose our best option for your kidney."

Kidney donor. The words hit me like a physical blow, a sudden, brutal impact more jarring than the car crash itself. I wasn't brave. I wasn't loved. I was just a kidney donor. The world tilted, the pristine hospital hallway swaying. My legs felt like jelly, and I gripped the doorframe, knuckles white. The air felt thin, sharp, impossible to breathe.

I backed away, stumbling, the sounds of their hushed conversation echoing in my ears. I ran. Down the hall, ignoring the bewildered nurses, until I found a desolate waiting area. I collapsed into a hard plastic chair, my hands clamped over my mouth, trying to stifle the raw, guttural cry that threatened to tear through me.

"Kidney donor. I was just a kidney donor." The words repeated, a cruel, mocking chant in my head.

Later, I was back in my own room, lying stiffly in bed, staring at the ceiling. The door creaked open, and Grant entered. He looked pale, a bandage peeking from beneath his shirt, but his posture was still strong, unwavering. He sat beside my bed, taking my hand. His touch, once a comfort, now felt like a brand.

"You're safe now, Kianna," he said, his voice soft, reassuring. "I'll always protect you."

I looked at him, really looked at him. And there it was again. The shimmering, golden tether. It didn' t connect just him and me. It branched out, thick and vibrant, from Grant straight to Dariana, who was now standing shyly in the doorway. It tightened around her, a possessive grip, even as Grant sat beside me. It wasn't love for me. It was obsession for Dariana. A connection of possession, not affection. It was clear now. The tether was his loyalty, his blind, unwavering loyalty to her. It was his purpose.

Dariana stepped into the room, her voice a reedy whisper. "Oh, Kianna, I'm so glad you're okay. Grant cares so much for you. I wish I had someone like that." Her eyes, though, held a flicker of triumph, a subtle, almost imperceptible smirk.

Grant shot her a warning look. "Dariana, don't upset Kianna. She needs rest."

I felt bile rise in my throat. The sweetness of their concern was poison, coating my tongue. She was a viper. A sweet-faced viper. The naive girl in me, the one who believed in fairy tales and selfless love, was dead. Crushed under the weight of this brutal truth.

I pulled my hand away from Grant's. "I need to be alone," I said, my voice flat, devoid of emotion.

Grant looked at me, a flicker of something, perhaps concern, in his eyes. "Are you sure? I can stay."

Dariana quickly stepped forward, her hand on Grant's arm. "She's tired, Grant. Let her rest. Come with me, you need to rest too." She tugged him gently.

He hesitated, his gaze lingering on me for a moment longer before he nodded. "I'll be right outside. Just call." He gave me a tight smile, a practiced mask.

As soon as they left, I slid off the bed and locked the door. Then I fell against it, my legs giving out. Silent tears streamed down my face, hot and stinging. Not for him. Not for the love I thought I had. But for the girl I used to be. The one who had built a fantasy on such a rotten foundation.

My mind raced back to the day my father hired him. Grant Langley. Fresh out of special forces, stoic, disciplined. I was just a rebellious teenager then, annoyed by the constant surveillance. But there was something about him. He felt different from the others. He wasn't just a bodyguard; he was a silent shadow, always there.

He became my protector, my confidante. I chose him out of many. He was quiet, efficient, always watching. I thought it was devotion. I remembered a minor accident years ago, a reckless driver. Grant had pushed me out of the way, taking the blow to his shoulder. He'd brushed off his injury, only worried about my scraped knee. "Are you alright, Kianna?" he'd asked, his voice rough with concern. I thought it was heroic.

His small gestures. Remembering my coffee order. Adjusting my seat just so. Always there, always watching, always protecting. I thought it was love. My father had warned me about getting involved with staff, but I'd defended Grant, fiercely. "He's different, Dad. He cares."

"What can I do for you, Grant?" I'd asked countless times, wanting to give back a fraction of what I thought he gave me.

One day, he finally asked. "My sister, Dariana. She's ill. She needs a place to stay, some support." My heart had swelled. I was thrilled. Finally, a way to show him I cared, to prove my love.

Dariana had arrived, a wisp of a girl, pale and fragile, with wide, innocent eyes. I' d felt immense sympathy, wanting to help her, for Grant' s sake.

All those years. All the little deceits. It was a carefully constructed lie, slowly, meticulously woven around my innocent heart. A spider's web, and I, the foolish fly, had flown right into it.

I wiped my tears with the back of my hand, a cold, hard resolve settling over me. No more. This ends now. The realization was a painful truth, but it was also liberating. I would survive this. I would not be anyone's tool.

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