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

doctor. Do anything you have to do.

can you please calm down?” Andre asked me gently.

an I supposed to calm down when my baby

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a fever for crying out loud. He’ll get through with this in

veins,

Ariel. We

it or

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

to the doctor. “Doctor. Please, you got to hurry.”

me. “Let me

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

to be coming down. It’s

raising

understanding my concern. “I

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

yet still anxious, I turned to Lukel, who still in Andre’s arms, looking weak and pale. “Hang in there, buddy,” I said, trying to sound optimistic. “The doctor says it’s just a viral infection.

weak smile, his eyes reflecting a mix of uncertainty and trust.

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

his hand tightly, trying

to be as tough

all we have to do is wait for the test

long is it going to take us?”

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

Andre chimed in. We’ll be

both can take a seat.” The doctor smiled reassuringly and left the room, leaving us in the hushed atmosphere

and I sat down, with Lukel lying on both of our laps, his head fixed on mine, as I slowly caressed his hair.

we had spent together–his laughter ringing through the air,

entered the room, holding a clipboard. “I have the

optimism. “It’s confirmed. Lukel has a viral infection, just as the