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

help him

the best you can, doctor. Do anything you have to do. Just make sure he

you please calm down?” Andre asked me

I supposed to calm down

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for crying out loud. He’ll get through

And my blood flows in his veins, I can’t bear to see him. like this,”

We

it or

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

“Doctor.

relax Miss,” the doctor told me. “Let me just

his heartbeat. After a few moments, she stood up and faced us with a reassuring

vital signs are stable, and his fever seems to be coming down. It’s

her, raising an eyebrow, and glancing at Lukel once

understanding my concern. “I understand your

the initial examination, it appears to be a common viral infection. However, I’ll run some tests

in Andre’s arms, looking weak and pale. “Hang in there, buddy,” I said, trying to

uncertainty and

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

trying to offer comfort during the uncomfortable procedure. The doctor swiftly finished, and

to be as tough as your mother.” Andre smiled at Lukel.

for the test results,” the doctor assured us.

how long is it going to take us?” I asked slowly.

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

in. We’ll be right here, waiting for the results.”

seat.” The doctor smiled reassuringly and left the room,

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

couldn’t help but reflect on the times we had spent together–his laughter ringing through the air, his infectious enthusiasm for life.

entered the room, holding a

“It’s confirmed.