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 him

all the best you can, doctor. Do anything you have to do. Just

you please calm down?” Andre

to calm down when my baby

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He’ll get through with this in

little one. And my blood flows in his veins, I can’t bear

is just life, Ariel. We all go through

or not.”

to start bringing quotes now. Lukel’s well- being

the doctor. “Doctor. Please, you got to

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

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

down. It’s likely just

sure about that?” I aksed her, raising an eyebrow, and glancing at Lukel once

my concern. “I understand your worry,

symptoms and the initial examination, it appears to be a common viral infection. However, I’ll

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

of uncertainty and trust.

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

hand tightly, trying to offer comfort during the uncomfortable procedure. The doctor swiftly finished, and Lukel let

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

wait for the test results,” the doctor assured

long is it going to take us?”

take some minutes. I was only asking because it’s

no, it’s okay,” Andre chimed in. We’ll be right here, waiting for the

then. You both can take a seat.” The doctor smiled reassuringly and

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

but reflect on the times we had spent together–his laughter ringing through the air, his

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

confirmed. Lukel has a viral