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

best to help

anything you have to do. Just make

you please calm down?” Andre

to calm down when my

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loud. He’ll get through with this

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

this is just life, Ariel. We

or not.”

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

turned to the doctor. “Doctor. Please, you got

the doctor told me. “Let me just examine him.”

temperature, pulse, and listening to his heartbeat. After a few moments, she

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

aksed her, raising an eyebrow, and

concern. “I understand your worry,

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

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

his eyes reflecting a mix of uncertainty and trust.

doctor approached with a syringe in 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 results as soon

as the needle pierced his skin, but he remained brave. I held his hand tightly, trying to offer comfort during the uncomfortable procedure. The doctor swiftly finished, and Lukel let

as tough as your

all we have to do is wait for the test results,” the

long is it going to take

some minutes. I was only asking because it’s kind of late. Some people are fast asleep

We’ll be right

doctor smiled reassuringly and left the room, leaving us in the hushed atmosphere of the

of our 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 and worry.

on the times we had spent together–his laughter ringing through the air, his infectious enthusiasm for life. The thought of losing that spark was unbearable.

a clipboard.

with cautious optimism. “It’s confirmed. Lukel has a viral infection, just as the doctor suspected.”