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 ”

doctor. Do anything you have to do.

please calm down?”

calm down when my

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crying out loud. He’ll get through with

blood flows in his veins, I can’t bear to

know. But this is just life, Ariel. We all go through tough moments,

it or not.”

have to start bringing quotes now. Lukel’s well- being is all that

“Doctor. Please, you got to hurry.”

told me. “Let me just examine

After a few moments,

down. It’s likely just a viral infection that should run its course

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

nodded, understanding my concern. “I

common viral infection. However, I’ll run some tests just to be

there, buddy,” I said, trying to sound optimistic. “The doctor says it’s just a viral infection. You’ll be back to your

his eyes reflecting a mix of uncertainty and trust. “I hope

hand. “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 the

remained brave. I held his hand tightly, trying to offer comfort during the uncomfortable procedure. The doctor swiftly finished, and Lukel let out a relieved

a strong boy. You’re going to be as tough as your mother.” Andre smiled at

all we have to do is wait for the test results,” the doctor assured us. “Can you wait?”

it going to take us?” I

minutes. I was only asking because it’s kind of late. Some people

in. We’ll be right here,

and left the room,

laps, his head fixed on mine, as I slowly caressed his hair. The minutes ticked by slowly, each one filled with a mix of hope

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

entered the room, holding a clipboard. “I have

brimming with cautious optimism. “It’s confirmed. Lukel