The Love From Vengeance

92 IT’S OKAY

ARIEL’S POV

Andre and finally arrived at the hospital, with Lukel still in his arms. The air was cool and sterile, a stark contrast to the heat radiating from Lukel’s body.

“Lukel my brave boy. I’m here for you. Don’t be scared. Mommy’s going to make sure nothing bad happens to you,” I said to Lukel in a soft, yet worried tone.

He had woken up while we were at the car, and he was trembling like seriously, crying loudly, which brought so much pain to my heart.

We approached the receptionist and she glanced at us, her eyes filled with empathy.

“I can see how worried you are. But everything will be fine. Please go to the pediatric ward. The doctors there will assist you,” she told us.

“Thank you,” I vocalized, underneath my breath.

We rushed down the hallway, Andre leading the way with steady steps. Lukel’s small hand clung tightly to my finger, seeking solace.

Lukel cried, “Mommy, I….I…”

“Don’t worry my baby. Everything’s going to be okay. There’s no need to scared. There’s no need to be scared. Mommy’s here for you,” I reassured Lukel. Deep down, I prayed fervently for his well–being.

As we entered the examination room, Lukel’s cries grew louder, punctuating the anxiety in the air.

“What’s wrong Miss?” The doctor approached us with a gentle smile, her calm. demeanor reassuring.

“It’s my son. His temperature is really high. I don’t want anything bad happening to him.”

The doctor kept on with her smile. “Don’t worry. Nothing will happen to him. This is nothing serious.”

“Are you sure about that?” I asked, as Lukel kept on crying, still in Andre’s arms.

The doctor moved closer to him. “Don’t cry now, little one. It’s all going to be okay.”

*She glanced back af me. “I understand your concern Miss, panicking like hell. If I were in your shoes, I’d do the same. But you just need to know that we will try our

to help him

anything you have to do. Just

calm down?” Andre asked me

an I supposed to calm down when my baby isn’t doing

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just a fever for crying out loud. He’ll get through with this in no time.”

flows in his veins, I can’t bear to see him.

just life, Ariel. We all go through tough

it or not.”

But you don’t have to start bringing quotes now. Lukel’s well- being

to the doctor. “Doctor. Please, you got

told me. “Let me just

temperature, pulse, and listening to his heartbeat. After a few moments, she stood up and faced us

seems to be coming down. It’s likely just a viral infection

you sure about that?” I aksed her, raising an eyebrow, and glancing at

my concern. “I understand

based on his symptoms and the initial examination, it appears to be a common viral infection. However, I’ll run some tests just to

who still in Andre’s arms, looking weak and pale. “Hang in there, buddy,” I said, trying to sound optimistic. “The doctor says

reflecting a mix of uncertainty and trust. “I hope so,” he

“I’m going to take a blood sample for testing,” she explained while preparing the needle. “It won’t take long, and we’ll have

tightly, trying to offer comfort during the uncomfortable procedure. The

that’s a strong boy. You’re going to be as tough as your mother.”

is wait for the test results,” the doctor assured us. “Can you wait?”

it going to take us?” I asked slowly.

only asking because it’s kind

it’s okay,” Andre chimed in. We’ll be right here, waiting for the results.”

smiled reassuringly and left the room, leaving

on both of our laps, his head fixed on mine, as I slowly caressed his hair. The minutes ticked by slowly, each

spent together–his laughter ringing through the air, his infectious enthusiasm for life. The thought of

a nurse entered the room, holding a clipboard.

her voice was brimming with cautious optimism. “It’s confirmed.