The Forced Affair

Elena’s POV

my eyes slowly opened and all I could hear was slow and subtle beeping from a medical device positioned opposite me.

A drip was fixated on my hand. I was confused. Where was I? I tried to sit up but I felt a sharp pain on my head and my memories surged.

I was hit by an incoming car while trying to avoid the stranger who had called me—the stranger.

The thought invaded my mind and I quickly scan the ward with my eyes in search of my phone but it was nowhere to be find.

In my state of confusion a nurse walked in, she was a red head and had freckles that complimented her. She was slender, tall and could pass for a model.

The nurse noticed my confusion and gestured towards me, drawing my attention.

“Have you seen my phone? I need my phone!” I asked, looking tensed.

“You have to relax. You just survived a major accident, it’s a miracle how you’re still alive. I’m nurse Eva and I’ll be in charge of you.” Nurse Eva said, her smile still plastered on her face like a mask.

I was quiet for a while, trying to process everything that had happened.

“How long have I been here?” I asked, the nurse was hesitant.

She stared at me as if scared not to say too much or give out too much information.

“You’ve been here for two weeks now. You fell into a coma.” Nurse Eva said.

Two weeks? That’s impossible, what about the scandal? What about my job? Oh, I was suspended.

“Did anyone come to visit?” I asked.

Nurse Eva bit her lower lips.

“Nobody knows about your location. Your phone was totally destroyed during the accident and we’ve been unable to reach out to anybody you know.” Nurse Eva said, her eyes falling to her feet, her ears red as if hiding something from her.

“Eva, you’re not telling me everything are you?” I asked, I stared more intensely at her.

I could see a bead of sweat rolling down her forehead.

“Why is it so hot in here?” Nurse Eva asked. “Let me put on the air conditioner.”

Nurse Eva said, she attempted to move out but my hands grabbed hers.

“Is there something you’re not telling me?” I asked, my grip on her arms firm although I was weak.

Nurse Eva was hesitant. She gave me a long stare before her lips parted.

“You’ve been having visitors but he refused to identify as someone that you might know. He knows the management of the hospital so he didn’t have to drop his name or anything. He was freely given access to see you. Please don’t tell anyone i told you this.” Nurse Eva said, her hands flew to her mouth as she walked out of the bedroom.

A mysterious man? Could it be the man that called me before the accident? Who would try to run over me?

While in my thoughts a man who I assumed to be the doctor walked in.

He was tall, had broad shoulders and a thin lip, an almost distinct features for his kind.

“Elena Carter.” He said, his hands flipping through pages on a clipboard he held. “I’m Dr. Bernice. How are you feeling?” Dr. Bernice asked.

Dr. Bernice? The name sounded familiar, too familiar. Where do I know him from?

“I need to leave now.” I said, my eyes locked with that of Dr. Bernice.

I needed to leave now. I needed to contact my family, I needed to contact Maggie. What if they think I’m dead? I’ve been gone for two weeks with no words they must be worried sick.

“Mrs. Carter, I’m sorry but you can’t leave now. You still need medical attention and a proper observation from medical personnel.

“I really need to leave now. I can’t stay here much longer.” I said, I tried to stand up from the bed but I was held back by Dr. Bernice.

“I’m sorry but you’re in no condition to leave.” He said holding me down.

“Let her be.” A voice thundered from behind.

Who could that be?

A man dressed in suit materialized in front of me and Dr. Bernice. His face looks very familiar like I’ve seen him before.

I just came out from a coma and because of this my memories were yet to be recovered fully.

“She said she needs to leave now.” The voice repeated.

“Ahh! Director.” Dr. Bernice said, taking his hands off me. “Why do you have to come all the way here if you wanted to see me? I preferred meeting you in your office instead.”

“And who said I came to see you?” The voice said.

Dr. Bernice lowered his gaze. The imposing figure standing before Dr. Bernice and I fixed his gaze on me, I lowered my head to avoid his gaze.

“Prepare her document for her to be discharged.” He said.

Dr. Bernice opened his mouth to say something but nothing came out.

“And you, you’re coming with me.” He said.

Coming with you? Who are you and why the audacity?

“Director, uhmmm….you see, Mrs. Carter here still needs medical attention. I don’t really think it’s a good idea to discharge her now.” Dr. Bernice said, his voice as low as he could make it.

“I see. You’ve been working here for over 20 years now. It seems like you’ll need some time off work. What do you think?” The man said, staring down at Dr. Bernice.

“I’ll get her discharge in an hour.” Dr. Bernice said.

The man stared at him intently as if passing a speechless threat.

“I’ll get it done in 15 minutes.” Dr. Bernice said before walking out of the room.

“Don’t you remember me?” The man said.

I shook my head in disagreement.

“Well, I am your husband.” The man said.

My husband? When did I get married?