When she snapped.

Beep!

Beep!

(ARIELLE'S POV)

My eyes slowly fluttered open, hazily taking in my surroundings. The bright florescent lights above pierced my pupils, sending signals to my brain, and making my head throb. I winced, lifting my hands to shield my eyes, but a sharp pain coursed through my waist, and I screamed and collapsed back on the pillow.

Through my blurry vision, I saw Ashley sprinting to my side. "Are you okay? Oh my God, you're awake!"

"Ash...ley?" I tried to call, but the pain intensified, and I couldn't get the word out.

"Shhhh, relax. Don't try to talk."

I nodded, and as I relaxed, the pain gradually abated. A bit stable, I asked, "Where am I?"

"You're in the hospital," Ashley replied, her voice gentle.

At her words, I looked around my surroundings, taking in the sterile surroundings. The room was spacious, with white-colored walls, blue curtains, and a large window that let in sliver rays of sunlight.

A chair sat in the corner, where Ashley had been sitting, and a small table held a pitcher of water and a glass.

I tried to recall how I landed In a hospital, and then fragments of memories flashed through my mind. The argument with Sofia, the push down the stairs, the pain...OMG, the pain. wait, all came surging back like a mighty tide.

Panic set in immediately as I remembered one thing: my baby! Instinctively, my hands flew to my stomach as I tried to figure out if the little life growing inside of me was still there, breathing.

of what was going through my head, panicked. "Arielle, don't attempt to move! I'll fetch the doctor," she said, her voice

with a doctor and a nurse. The doctor, a middle-aged woman with a

said, flashing me a smile. "How do you

was run over by

over by a

of doing more than that for fear of another bout of pain. Dr. Wade got down to

cocked a brow. "Didn't my

I want to hear it from you.

I didn't know what Jared told her. I was also in doubt if

the doctor

I slipped," I

nodded. "That's the

nodded. Let's see how he reacts when he finds out Sofia

nurse carried on with their checkup. My blood

few bruises, you are totally fine. We'll

door closed behind them, I turned to Ashley. "How did you find out I was

called me last night, and I met him at

long have I been

"Since last night."

the whole time?" I asked, my voice weak. I was getting exhausted from

to pee, and trust

inside, grateful for Ashley's kindness. I

can't thank

Remember the doctor's advice,"

later, I broke the silence. I couldn't help it. "Where's Jared?" Since I regained consciousness, I have secretly yearned to see him walk through the door. Even though I was partially

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255