Chapter 54Sergio refuses to leave Leah’s side. Now he sits next to her in the recovery home with his one hand constantly searching hers as if it is a life line through witch he is sending oxidant and healing to her. Speedy recovery…“Doctor Martinez, may I see you for a minute.”“Doctor Klitz…” It’s with a heavy feeling that Sergio slowly cuts himself loose from Leah, stands up and follows the old doctor.He lets Sergio into the office of his consulting room and close the door behind him. Then he walks slowly to his chair behind the desk.His body language says one thing. And it is bad. Maybe they discovered something in Leah that is malicious and the old doctor is now going to tell him that it is her last few days on earth and they must spend their last hours together wisely.Sergio scarcely recognises his own voice when he asks. “Doctor Klitz, is it Leah? How bad is it really?” He lifts his one hand. “Oh no man. It is actually not that bad. You were there. We only removed one ov
Chapter 53Leah will never forget the expression of total shock and disappointment on Sergio’s face when Sylvi mentioned the possibility of a full hysterectomy. He is still very concerned about her and is constantly asking if he should stop when the travel past garages or places where they can take a break or stretch legs. But usually after a day or so, the cramps become less and she is already feeling a lot better.And upon feeling better she starts to get cold feet.“No, I never want to see you in such unnecessary pain, ever,” is all he says. “Besides, I really want my parents to meet you. I told them about John’s daughter that is now back on the farm. So, you can image how curious they are to see you.”Leah smile at his choice of words. Now she is John’s daughter. Not the woman he cares for or has in his bed!“Oh, before I forget…” Sergio looks a little concerned as he turns his head slightly in her direction. “Silvia… That is my sister. She’s got the same name as Sylvi, they just
Chapter 52Breathing, heartbeat, bleeding… Common sense and also what they taught Sergio and the others at vet school. It is also common sense. But he is in shock as well! It hit him right between the eyes to see her like this.Sergio quickly examines Leah. She is breathing. Her heartbeat is running like hell, but it is there and there is no obvious bleeding. Then her eyes flutters open and she pushes him away, while trying to sit up.“Leah, do you know what happened to you, just now?” Sergio asks. His own heart is beating in his throat.“I… I think I fainted, for why otherwise am I on the ground.”“You passed out alright. Do you know why?”Tears starts to well up in her eyes. “Yes Sergio, it is because I am in pain.”“What and where does it hurt?” He wants to help her up, but he is careful not to hurt her more.“The usual… Cramps… my period…”“Oh shit.”“Yes, oh shit. So, stand back so I can get up.”“I am not going to stand back. I am going to help you up and take you to your bed. W
Chapter 51Monday morning. Sergio gets up early, makes himself coffee and dip two rusks in it while sitting at a table on his veranda. He can see Leah’s front porch from here. But as can be expected, there is no movement on that side of the buildings yet.Then Sergio walks in again, get dressed and leave for work.He really wanted to say goodbye to Leah. Or at least wave for her.Bad news at the animal clinic. The male lion cub died through the night. But the two girls are doing well.“Sergio, what is going on with you today?” One of junior assistants asks at one o’clock when they all take a break and walk over to the canteen to buy something to eat. By now they have seen that Sergio is not himself. And it is not just because of the little lion’s death. They deal with life and death every day.But they are guessing right. Sergio is not himself, but he is not going to discuss his love life in public. If you may call rejection by your mate, who is not even your girlfriend yet as trouble
Chapter 50Oh gosh! That hurts. Sergio stumbles in under a stream of hot water in the shower. Not the water though. That actually soothes him a little bit…Sylvi gave him soap, shampoo, a towel and a clean white doctor’s jacket to wear. He is going to put that on. He is not going to wear what Leah is going to bring back here from the shop. He doesn’t want any gifts from her. He feels so betrayed by her. Not by the fact that she was not able, or willing perhaps? to assist him with the birth of Anna’s babies. Somehow, he got through that.Not even because she never found it in her to say, well done Sergio. You combined your knowledge of biology, what you learned in ten years as a vet, but mostly you used your instinct and common senses and you saved the day. That is what Sylvi said immediately after she checked on Anna to see that the woman was not even torn, as in the case of many first babies. He stabled the tiny one’s head, until his mother was stretched open wide enough to let it t
Chapter 49She definitely not wants to be killed by a man who needs her in his moment of fear. Leah goes down on her hunches for a moment and the gets up again. At that stage Jesu is slowly but surely coming by.“Here’s a packet of water bottles next to Anna,” Sergio says. “Leah, please take one and give it to Jesu. And then open one for me and you. You have to hold it for me, as I cannot take my hands away from the baby’s head right now.”“No,” is all she gets out.“Leah baby, you have to be strong now,” Sergio starts pleading. “For me and Anna.”Finally, she gets back on her feet. She is trying not to look in the direction of Sergio’s hand. At that moment Anna squirms again. She is not talking anymore, she clearly just wants that thing out of her.“Wait Anna,” Sergio warns her. “If you push now, you are going to tear yourself.”“But I have to…”“No!” It looks as if Sergio is trying to prevent that ball from moving further out of the poor woman, and Leah runs to the side of the road.