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

best you can, doctor. Do anything you have to do.

you please calm down?” Andre asked me

I supposed to calm down when my baby

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

his veins, I can’t bear to see him. like this,” I

just life, Ariel. We all go through tough moments, whether

it or

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

“Doctor.

the doctor told me. “Let

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

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

I aksed her, raising

my concern. “I understand your

appears to be a common viral infection. However, I’ll run some tests just to be thorough. It’s always better to rule out any other

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

of uncertainty and trust. “I hope

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

pierced his skin, but he remained brave. I held his hand tightly, trying to offer

be as tough as

for the test

is it going to take

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

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

You both can take a seat.” The doctor smiled reassuringly and left the room, leaving

on mine, as I slowly caressed his hair. The minutes ticked

together–his laughter ringing through the air,

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

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