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.

hobbled out of her

spotted Eric in the kitchen and

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

Her stomach rumbled at the scent of chicken soup. She stirred the soup

Eric helped himself to some soup as

yet. I guess we will have to see if I feel sick after breakfast!" She blew on the

she was still extremely pale, he realized that he had never seen her in

not like I have cancer or something." She took a sip of the soup and

keep this a secret from my family if

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

but she came to a decision after she finished her soup. "I just won't

going to wonder why. What are you going to

to need my friend's help." Layla took out her phone and sent

later, Amy

to you?" Amy took Layla's hands in hers.