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.

head, panicked. "Arielle, don't attempt to move! I'll fetch the doctor," she said, her voice trembling in fear as she bolted out of

almost immediately with a doctor and a nurse. The doctor, a middle-aged

awake," she said, flashing me a smile. "How do you

by a

for someone who was run over by a truck, you seem

Dr. Wade got down to business, examining me,

brow. "Didn't my

from you. You know, to ensure you

what to say because I didn't know what Jared told her. I was also in doubt if he

Smith?" the

umm... I slipped,"

the same thing your husband

he reacts when he finds out Sofia put

the nurse carried on with their checkup. My blood pressure was checked, and questions about my medical

and a few bruises, you are totally fine. We'll be back to check on you soon.

to Ashley. "How did you find out I was here?" I

called me last night, and I met him

have I

"Since last night."

been here the whole time?" I asked,

to pee, and trust me, I didn't

grateful for Ashley's kindness. I

I can't thank you

the doctor's

Since I regained consciousness, I have secretly yearned to see him

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

Comments ()

0/255