His Eagle Eyes on Me

Seeing that Layla was already asleep, the doctor whispered, "Your arm must be numb by now."

"I'm fine."

The two exited the room.

"Does she still need to be dripped tomorrow?" Eric asked as he flexed his wrist.

"Depends on her condition tomorrow. If the vomiting stops by tomorrow, she won't need to be dripped and will just need to finish her medication," the doctor said. "It's crucial that she does not consume any rich food. She should recover by next week."

"It will take a week?"

"Yeah. It's best that she rests and only consume food that is easy on the stomach, like soup, till she gets better."

Eric fell silent. Layla had told him that she will be going home this Friday. Taking the doctor's advice into consideration, she might not be able to go home.

The next morning, Layla woke up starving. She pushed away the blankets and left the bed in search of water.

stood up, and she leaned against the wall for support. Supporting herself against the wall, she slowly hobbled out of her

in the kitchen

you awake?" Eric placed a bowl of chicken soup on the table and went to help Layla to help her to her seat.

thirsty, tired..." Layla sat down. Her stomach rumbled at the scent of chicken soup. She stirred the soup

himself to some soup as

will have to see if I feel sick after breakfast!" She blew

extremely pale, he realized that he

I regret it? It's not like I have cancer or something." She took a sip

able to keep this a secret from my family if you hadn't come over with a doctor,"

rest and watch what you eat for the following week,"

to a decision after she finished her

going to wonder why. What are

my friend's help." Layla took out

later, Amy

Amy took Layla's hands in hers. "Do you