Lost The Baby

DON’S P.O.V

“.……she was two months pregnant and from the charts, it shows that----”

“Wait….was? What do you mean she was?”

The doctor’s face softened and I could see the look of pity and uncertainty in her eyes before she answered. I could bet I looked as horrified as I sounded, trying to believe I heard her wrong.

“I’m sorry sir but she lost the baby. Her blood pressure was so high when she was brought here about an hour. She’s stressed, barely fed and traumatized. It’s why she fainted and all of these reasons also contributed to the loss of the baby. I’m sorry sir. Right now all she needs is rest, adequate one and she’ll be fine”

No. I don’t think she will. I failed you Claire, I came too late.

…...

A MONTHS LATER.

The smell of antiseptics as well as disinfectant wafted in and out of my nostrils as I stepped into that all too familiar hospital. I hated the pungent smell and for more reasons other than it, I’m always keeping myself from throwing up all over the place.

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