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Colleen's POV "Well, well, well... Look who's here. I never thought that I would be able to see you," Stacey said as soon as she saw me coming out of the restroom's cubicle. I didn't want to fight with her, so I would just try to find a way to leave her, but she stopped me when I just got out of the restroom. "Why, you didn't want me to see whom you are with now?" she asked and smirked. "Will it be that doctor who was always by your side?" she asked again. I didn't want to reply to her, so I decided to pass by her, but she pulled me into her arms, which made me turn back at her. "I know that you are going to die soon, so I will just let you borrow him," she said, and my eyes widened. I didn't know how she managed to get that information because I was discreet about it. Mommy Claire or Ingrid will not tell her about it, or even Dr. Gerard. "I don't know what you're talking about," I replied casually. I didn't want her to know that I was feeling threatened that she would be telling J
Colleen's POV Jared left the room. I tried not to think about what had happened or the feeling that they gave me. I didn't want a heart attack at this moment because I still looked forward to my surgery. I want to live more and enjoy the time with my mother, whom I now know has loved me ever since. It takes time, but it is never too late because I am still here and capable of making things better. Then there's Jared; even if he did what he did earlier, I still want to be with him. I am sure of it. Stacey was right; he may have pity for me, but at least I made myself happy in my last days. They can be happy all they want when I'm gone. Somehow, doing this, I still achieved my goal. And that is to live my life to the fullest and happily. I close my eyes and, finally, thank God that I feel better now. One thing about my sickness is that I had to accept everything if I didn't want to worsen myself. When I don't feel hatred anymore, then my heart is at peace. I think I need to bathe, so
Colleen's POV It has been three weeks since that incident happened, and I am glad that I feel myself getting better. I was in our bedroom and was saving my appointment with Dr. Gerard for the next day. I was so excited to see him because of what he told me earlier over the phone. "I have good news for you," he said, and I got nervous. "Don't tell me?" I asked, never wanting to complete my sentence, but I knew that Dr. Gerard understood it. "Yes, you guessed it right," Dr. Gerard replied. "Really?" I still asked in disbelief. For me, a second chance like this was something that was hard to find. Finding a donor compatible with me was hard enough; what about a second one like this? "Yes, but I have to tell you this. You are not the only one who was needing it. The patient was still in a coma, and her family was still holding onto her, although they were ready. They still want to have time to be with her," he said. "I understand. They must have been really sad now," I told him. "Y
Jared's POV "I am not shocked; I know who your man is, and it wasn't impossible for him to know anything," Colleen told Stacey. "I am not telling it to Jared because I don't really care about it or you," she added. So she knew what Stacey did and did not tell me about it. If she knew about that, then Mom and Ingrid knew about it as well. They made a fool of me. It was the reason why mom married me to her. And the b**** that was here now, acting like a victim. I am going to make sure that her politician lover will be put in his place. I didn't say anything because of my anger, and I still consider Colleen's condition, so I should control myself. "You wait for me on the seat next to the snack kiosk near the ticket booth," I told her, pulling Stacey away. I didn't want her to know what I was going to say to the b**** as well, and she needs to know that I am no longer interested in her. But I am going to pretend that I don't know about her or that politician yet. "Jared, did you hear
Jared's POV I was jealous and, at the same time, worried for Colleen. The way I saw her earlier, I'm sure that she was trying to stay conscious until we got to the hospital. After this, I am seeing her from a new perspective; she's very brave. I called mom and Ingrid to let them know that we were in the hospital, and then I waited outside of the ER until they arrived. "What happened? Why did she have an attack?" mom asked worriedly. I don't know how to tell them the reason because I know that they will be mad at me, even though I know to myself that it's not true. We waited long, and we rushed to Dr. Gerard when he went out of the ER. "How is she?" Ingrid asked. "She passed the critical condition, but I asked for a certain laboratory. We needed to wait for the result first," Dr. Gerard said, but I noticed that he was looking at me indifferently. "While we wait, we need to transfer her to a room as we need to have a closer look at her. This is not good for her, and she knows that.
Third Person's POV "Where are you? Colleen is awake; come back now," Ingrid said, sounding worried. "I'm at home, just getting some things for her," Jared replied. She was worried about Colleen, even if she was already awake, and he didn't know how to face her. But he knew that he did nothing wrong, and he was now determined to explain his side. He got a bag and put a few of Colleen's clothes and everything he thought she would need now that she was awake. He had a feeling that she would be staying in the hospital for a little longer, and that bothers him most. Jared arrived at the hospital, went straight to Colleen's room, and found his mom talking to her. "Colleen," he said, "Where were you?" she asked, smiling. Mommy Claire and Ingrid looked at him as he approached Colleen's bed. "I got you some things. How are you feeling?" he asked, and even if Colleen didn't ask him, she knew and felt that he was worried for her. She smiled at the thought that she felt his sincerity. "Neve
Third Person's POV Jared, Claire and Ingrid were in Colleen's hospital room early in the morning. "I called Betty and I asked her to prepare clothes for you and bring them here. You packed Colleen's clothes but you didn't have any for you." "Thanks mom," he said and took the bag from Claire. "How are you dear?" she asked when she looked at Colleen. "Did you sleep well last night?" she asked. "Yes mommy Claire. Jared took care of me." she replied. "I was the one who was actually worried for him and I don't think he sleeps well either." she added, looking at Jared worriedly. "I did sleep well last night," he replied and sat beside her. They were talking about how Jared was having a hard time sleeping on the sofa because he was tall and he couldn't fit himself in there when someone knocked on the door and came in. "Mom!" Colleen exclaimed, "Oh, dear." Lucy said then came in with Diane. She approached her, touched her face and said worriedly. "What happened?" she asked. "How d
Colleen's POV "I want to tell you everything in one go, but as I've said, too much of everything is not good for you. For now, I want you to know that all your vitals are fine and are back to normal. But it doesn't mean that you’re already fine. You still need to stay here. You passed the critical part, but I am sorry to say that surgery will not be possible until we stabilize your condition and have your series of tests done." Dr. Gerard said, I had a feeling that everything wasn't going to be alright from here on. I know my doctor, and he would tell me everything about my condition without hesitation, and his doing that now scares me. I am not afraid to die; what I am afraid of is hurting everyone in this very room. I grew to love them, and my mother and I have a good relationship now after many years. How could I hurt them this way? The one thing I didn't want to do, so I stayed away from getting closer to people, is happening now, and I can't do anything about it. I had to be st