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Nicole:I didn't actually know how much longer I could wait. My body didn't seem to be my own anymore. Everything happened so fast and I didn't even understand myself.I recalled falling asleep, mad about another hour had passed, but still nothing.“Are you sure we don't need to go in there to check what's going on? I have a strong feeling something that happened and no one is telling me anything about it.” I explained to him, hoping he would understand.“Come on. Stop being negative. The surgery isn't an easy one. If it was easy then it will not have needed a specialist to come handle this situation. You're a doctor. You should understand all these. Why are you making me explain? It's supposed to be the other way around.”“When I guess I'm the one who's mother is in the operating room. Or maybe it's because sometimes I forget that I am a doctor when my head is a mess, and right now, it's seeming to me that my head is in that messy state.”“You'll be fine, I'm sure of it. I'm pretty
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Nicole:I was still breathing hard while he was trying to calm me down. I put my hands on the bed and then clenched onto the sheets as though it was my last day on it.“You really need to calm down. I understand your worry about your nightmare, but I promise you nothing is going to happen to your mom. You have to understand that sometimes, these things happen as a result of all the things you've been pondering on. You've been thinking that you have been pondering on a lot of things. Infact, I wished there was a way for me to actually show you that it's just a nightmare.”“it felt so real…” I explained to him with tears welled up in my eye. This went what I was expecting, but it seemed like I didn't have much of a choice at this point. I just had to manage with whatever I had.“Well it's not. You should rest your head. You're feeling tired.”He expressed as he trailed his hands over my shoulder. I knew there was a lot to learn from everything that was going on. I didn't even know how
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Nicole:I woke up the next day feeling stronger than usual. I was so happy that things were even going well for me.“Wake up…. Good morning..” I said, and he smiled. Of course he was going to smile, not like he had any choice. I was going to make sure that there was a lot that I was told. My hands were wrapped around myself, and I discovered there was something he didn't worry about. “So you're going to work, or you're going with me today.”“I don't think I'm feeling well. The only thing I'm going to beg if you, now is pretty simple. I want you to understand that it's not easy. I want you to also smile because I know that isn't as easy as expected.“It's not like I have much of a choice, I am forced to agree to whatever you say.” he teased as I immediately smiled.Yeah. I was beyond stressed and even when I was going with him to the hospital. I wasn't going there to sit, but to actually do something else.I was going there to sit, and watched how he was going to recover slowly. I
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Nicole:We arrived at the hospital l, and noticed that things were the same any longer. It seemed as though things had taken another turn and I didn't even know about it in the first place. Not wanting to worry about it, I took in a deep breath, and sighed.Lucas and I walked towards the therapist office while I wheeled Aston there. It wasn't much of a stress, I was already used to it.“Good morning Mr Aston. It's so nice to see you. I hope you're feeling better. You called informationing me to reschedule yesterday's meeting. I'm not sure they do that here, but I know you were serious about not feeling well, so I had to make an exception. How are you?”“Yes thank you ma'am. I'm fine and you?” He threw back her question and she smiled. Well I wasn't sure that she smiled alone I guess. I noticed that she was interested in Aston's case.“The results are out. You wouldn't believe what it came out as.”“What?!” He expressed, and she pulled the envelope out. It was one of the reasons he ca
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Nicole:It was the next day at work and I was opportunity to come to the hospital with Aston again. Since I was going to be working, I waved him goodbye and went to my department, promising to check up on him later."I'll come check up on you later, okay?" I expressed with a smile, walking down the hallway. We have become So free with each other that spending time without one another felt strange."Alright, see you later..." he expressed and made me smiled. As I walked towards there, my countenance and a slowly changed into that of worry. I wanted to go to go check up on my mother, because it seemed as though she wasn't going to wake up."Are you going to wake up mom?" I asked her unconscious body, but when thre was no response, I pulled my regular chair, and took a seat.Everything was already done. The surgery have been performed and even the doctors didn't know when she was going to wake up which made my hope die even more. I spoke to being sad because Aston didn't want me to alw
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Nicole's povI had just finished taking care of the little girl, and had given her some meds for the pain when her parents approached me."Thank you so much, doctor. We never knew what we would have done if she actually had an infection on that arm."I smiled. "She was probably scared to tell you because she felt you would have scolded her, or something, but she's fine now. For now, I have her on some meds to get rid of the pain. Make sure the hand is always disinfected until it heals in about a week since the splinters weren't that deep."They nodded, feeling happy. I guess there was no reason for them to actually panic anymore."I'll be leaving you now." I explained, and they nodded, watching how I left the ward.As soon as I left the ward, I heaved. I knew my work was done, and since I hadn't been assigned any patients yet, I decided to check up on Aston.I took a long walk towards the therapy hall. I would have been with him, but only the patients were allowed in there, and I coul
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Aston:I had never seen her react the way she did. My heart drummed, and I wanted to go after her, but I knew she needed to calm down. Nicole was someone who was always sweet, and calm, but she had changed her tone today."Why did she act that way? I thought she was the one who asked me to come here. Why did she react as though I wasn't having the therapy session?" As I thought, there was a call from the doctor who asked me to come with her."We still need to continue our session. We still need to do something about your legs. I was checking it to see...""I dont need you to do the therapy anymore. Please can we reschedule?"She furrowed her brows. "You want to stop your session because she came in here to make a fuss about what was going on?" She explained, and was worried about the way things were.I shook my head. "I don't think there's a reason to continue I have already told you."She sighed. "I know that there's a lot of things involved. Your probably worried about what she said
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Nicole:I wasn't always this way, but I discovered how grumpy I became after everything. He was the one who caused me to be like this.It was one hour past closing time, but I didn't want to go home. I wanted to take time to relax, and push away what happened from my mind, but that wasn't possible."Just go home, and if he asks anything about what happened, pretend to ignore him. That's the only way you can actually ensure things fall in place."There was a way things were, but I heaved, trying to understand what was going on. I got a taxi that took me back home and by the time I stepped into the house, there was no sign of him.I breathed hard, and was trying my best to understand what was actually happening. It wasn't so easy, but I didn't want to meet with him."Nicole?" He called, and I was forced to stop in my tracks. I heard his voice behind me, and I took time to close my eyes."You're back?" He asked, and I turned to gaze into his eyes, but then I was becoming angry.Seeing
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Aston's povWe were all at the same place, the police station. There was so much tension. Nicole's stepmother, and father remained calm, and they seemed to not be in the mood to say anything.“Yes, it's time for you to hand over your phones. We'll go in and come right out. Do you understand?”They nodded, handing over their phones to the police. As I sat there, Lucas behind me, I couldn't stop sighing. The fact remained that I was waiting for the police to find something that could implicate them.Everyone was anxious about it. Even her stepmother didn't seem safe as well. She was sweating, and pacing around with her daughter.Just then, my phone rang. It seemed like a strange number, and I furrowed my brows. However, when I noticed there was a possibility that it could be Nicole calling, I quickly picked up, placing the phone on loudspeaker.“H-ello, Nicole ?” We asked with raised brows, and there was nothing else. I tried my best to be calm, but I really couldn't concentrate.I tri
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Nicole:I stared at the man with worry on my face. So many things went on in my mind, but a response to give him was what I didn't know. What did he mean by comply? I knew he meant doing what they said, but what was it exactly?“Stop staring and start talking. Are you going to do as we have said or you want to be stuck here for a very long time? We are capable of doing that. This is your last chance.”I nodded steadily. I didn't want a situation whereby things would get out of hand because I didn't want to cooperate. I was hoping that my cooperation would make a way for me.“Y-yes…” I stammered, when I noticed his eyes were still locked on mine when I nodded as an answer.Then he immediately smirked. “Good. Since that's what is going on, I'm going to ensure you are able to leave this place on time, but you have to do something for us.”The smirk on his face got me scared, and I swallowed consistently. I wanted him to explain to me what I needed to do.“I need you to actually call your
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Aston:I was still staring at them, rage filling my mind. I knew what was happening. I knew that she was involved as well. I tried my best to control myself, but it was obvious that I couldn't."Are you talking now or should I leave you alone, rather, make sure the police would go after you?" I asked for answers with raised brows, and she immediately pressed her lips."It's not us. We haven't even heard from her since she got married to you. Yes, like I said, we pushed her into a marriage with you, but why would we want to kidnap her? Come to, think about it.." she urged, while her daughter was behind her."Speak for yourself. I don't trust your daughter. It's obvious she doesn't know what she's doing. I have to admit it. It's crazy to see that she's hiding underneath your shadow when she has a mind of her own, don't you think?" I asked, and she immediately pressed her lips. Her heart drummed crazily, and she tried to control herself.It wasn't easy, and she was trying her best to not
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Aston's pov"We need to leave now..." I said, rushing up what he had given to me. He also rushed up his, and then got me ready by helping me out of the room.We quickly left the hotel and rushed towards the car. He helped me get on, and he drove towards the place. I was quiet, and didn't know what else to say. I was feeling a bit strange about everything.If I found her I would never let her out of my side again. I was going to make sure she was followed by guards who keep me updated at all times.We got to the mansion gate, and we noticed Nicole's mom was already there. She was ranting, and screaming at the top of her voice while the caregiver was by her side."Mom?" I called her, and held her hands. She sighed as soon as she saw me."They refuse to let me in, but maybe they'll let you. Please help me find my daughter. I don't know how else to say it, but that's what I can say. They are certainly involved."I nodded, wanting to calm her down. "We are all tense, mom, but you have to c
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Aston's povIt was the next day, and I was worried even more. I couldn't think, or focus. I needed time to think about the whole thing. I was worried, and tried to control myself.I had to book a hotel close to the crime scene. Which was crazy. I needed to understand what exactly was going on, and who must have planned it.Each time we called the police, they kept saying that she had to be missing for at least twenty four hours."You're worrying too much. She's fine. Maybe she needed time away.” he explained, and I sighed."She's not. We don't know exactly what's going on. We really don't know, and I can't think straight. I didn't even get a wink of sleep.""I'm aware, and it's almost noon now, and you still haven't eaten. Would you like me to bring something to you?""Something?" I asked with raised brows, and there was no words. I was trying to understand what was happening. It was as though he didn't know what the situation was."Are you serious? I'm telling you my wife is missing
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Nicole's povI didn't know how many hours or minutes had passed, but my stomach rumbled. I was so weak, and I watched how they were seated on a table not too far away. They had different kinds of beers, and alcohol drinks, but what caught my eyes was the burger on the table.My stomach growled again, but they didn't notice.they were too busy, playing the games I didn't know, well maybe they enjoyed what I was going to."Hello!" I screamed, and they turned towards me, stared at me for a few seconds, and just as I was about to speak, they turned their faces away. I frowned.How could they be so heartless? They kept me here for a long period of time,and didn't give me anything to eat. I was starving, but to them, it wasn't their business."I'm starving!" I screamed with a straight face, but they laughed again, and this time, the one who grabbed my hair stood up from his seat. He had a cigarette in his mouth, and he moved closer to where I was before pulling it away, and puffing it on my
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Aston:I was just speaking to Nicole. I was just talking to her when the phone suddenly stopped transmitting."Nicole... Nicole?" I called. Hy this time my chest was already pacing, and my hands were shaking. "Nicole!" I screamed, but still no answer, and my heart started to race. I ran my hands through my hair, and breathed hard. It wasn't what I was expecting."No, no!" I dropped my phone, and was extremely worried. I turned towards Lucas who was staring at me."Why aren't you calling the police? Why?!" I screamed, and he calmly said."They are in their way..." Once he said that, I pressed my lips together, and tried to stay calm.Just then, Nicole's mother walked downstairs. She seemed to have heard the commotion. I didn't even know how to explain to her about everything that was happening."You were yelling for Nicole. She is back?" She asked, and I immediately lowered my head. I didn't know how to break it to her that her daughter was in danger, but I was going to do it anyway. I
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Nicole:No!" I screamed as I ran. My hands were shaking, but I managed to firmly hold the phone to my ears as I ran.My legs were shaky because I had been running for a while, not to mention the fact that he was never good at sports.The man was closing in on me, so I dropped the bag."What do you mean? You're scaring me. What's the matter.""Aston, call the police. Someone's after me, I'll explain later.""Stay on the call. Lucas is calling the police right now." He explained, and even when I was supposed to be relieved, I wasn't. He was still behind me, closing it."Take note of your surroundings. Where are you?" He asked, obviously panicking.Suddenly, I ran into something hard, and felt dizzy. My phone fell from my hands, and it was stepped on by the person who was now in front of me, and before I could retrace my steps, the one behind closed in."You're coming with us now. Do you understand?" One of them grabbed my hands, and tried to pull me away, but I proved stubborn.They wer
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Nicole’s POVThe rest of the week went in both ways, the good and the bad. The patients I was given all had quick recoveries, but I was still worried. There was something not obviously right. The letters stopped coming, but I feared the warning.I knew there were a lot of things involved, and I didn't want that to happen. I wished there was a way to find whoever it was. I at first thought it was my step sister, but then, she didn't care about me, or even my marriage. I mean, she was the one who didn't want to marry him because he was a cripple, but then I had no say exactly.Just then, my phone rang, and I was forced to take the call because it was Aston."Hey babe. Are you coming home for dinner?" He asked, but I hummed. I heard the excitement in his voice, and didn't want to crush him, but I guess I had to."Um, no, I'm sorry I didn't mention it early, but I was told a few minutes ago. Doctor John, and I would be working on research together. It's important for me to be there."For
