DANIELLE CARTERI get out of my car with urgency not even bothering whether I had parked well in the hospital parking lot. the car door closes with a bang and I run into the busy hospital, not caring about the patients they were wheeling in and out of the hospital or the crazy strong smell of drugs and sick people I hated the hospitals a lot. I could not calm down or think of any other thing but the call I had received from the police earlier. I was sitting at home watching a reality show when the call had come in through Carlos's phone. the joy of picking up the call from my fiance was cut short when instead of his sweet Spanish accent I heard the siren of a police car and a middle-aged man telling me on the phone that my fiance had just gotten into an accident. " Ma'am would you please move out of the way " I ignore the voice again and keep running till I get into the waiting room area, I sight the counter where some nurses are standing and chatting and I walk up to them." Hi..hi
" I cannot guarantee that he will live but I will try my best, " the doctor says and my heart sinks, the little hope inside killed with just a single sentence." So he might die even after we perform the surgeries on him? " I ask and he nods " what if we do not perform the surgery at all? " I ask a stupid question" If we do not perform the surgery soon, I'm afraid we will lose the patient," he says. " Then let's do it. " I say " I will go in and check on him now and we can speed up the surgery process," he says and gets up from the chair. he grabs his doctor's coat off his chair and puts it on before grabbing his stethoscope.He puts it around his neck and takes the file from the table " can I see him? " I ask as I get up from my chair " Yes you can," he says and leaves the room. I grab my purse and follow him out of his office. he walks past other offices greeting a few doctors here and there and exchanging pleasantries with a few faces. we soon reach the patient wards and he stro
" Gabriella I can assure you that he will be okay soon," I say. as soon as I had gotten home from the hospital, I called Carlos's sister to explain the situation to her so they would know what is going on. " When will they operate on him ? " she asks. I take off my shoes by the door and put my legs into my flip-flops before walking inside the house " Tomorrow, the first surgery is and I assure you that he will be fine. I saw him and you know he is a fighter. he will fight for us " I assure her even if I am the one that needs assuring more." Okay please tell me how it goes, I will talk to mum and dad about the money too," she says and I sigh" The money is a lot. even if your parents do all they can, we can't possibly afford it all. I will also try here to see what I can get so we will pay. I will text you about what I can get to don't worry " I say" Thank you so much, Elle, you are the best," she says and hangs up. I drop my phone on the couch and sigh again before resting my back
NATHAN CRESS" Good morning sir " the employees greeted as their boss entered the casino that morning." Good morning, is everything ready for tonight's gathering ? " he asks as he strolls into the casino with his head held high." Yes sir everything is just the way you asked of us," a young man working there says. He walks around the tables checking for any errors." That's good," he says and walks up the stairs into his office and opens the curtain. he stares at the outside view for a while, loosening his necktie before walking to his chair to sit down. he opens his laptop when he gets a phone call." Yes, Nathan Cress speaking," he says into the phone. " yes.. pay directly into my mail, I want to see the message as soon as I drop the call..better that would be great. okay bye " he hangs up and then opens his email to check for new messages.He sees a message from an unknown number. he opens the file and sees something about a reunion party at the Grand Cress Casino, oh interesting
" Ladies," Nathan says bringing everyone to look at him. I look away from him and focus on my phone doing nothing in particular. " Nathan " they all chorused and I frowned and cringed at the sound of his name. all these women are married and still Nathan has this kind of effect on them." Can you guys believe that I sent an email to Nathan about the reunion and the venue not even knowing that Nathan himself owns this place? " Josette says and everyone laughs including Nathan." How have you all been ? " he asks no one in particular but they all reply. I still do not utter a word because now that he was here I do not feel the need to stay longer. I could feel his gaze on me as he made little conversations with the ladies asking about their families and businesses." Danielle," he says softly and I stare at him in shock. I know he came here to taunt me but I didn't expect him to have the guts to call my name. " Nathan " I greet politely before looking away again." Oh Danielle you are
Chapter 6 Danielle CarterI hum softly, wriggling my body as the room temperature has become suddenly too cold but my hand touches something that shakes my spirit.I jolt up, sleep clearly from my eyes. Where am I?I threw caution to the air, taking my eyes everywhere until it landed on a man. He was naked with just a tight short hugging his manhood.My eyes boggled out of their sockets as I realized who he was. It is Nathan fucking Cress! And I am in his room, on his bed, lying naked beside him.My mouth flung to my mouth to suppress my scream. How did I get here? Was I seduced, was my drink spiked? I only remember having just a few drinks… shit! How could I let myself get drunk when I clearly know who I was hanging out with.I scold myself mentally and just then the thought of us having sex crossed my mind and proceeded to check myself if I was touched but there was no sign and I felt nothing thinking about last night.Taking my eyes back to him, I mutter “I guess we just made
DanielleMy steps quickens as I enter the hospital. Unlike before, it isn't rowdy but quiet this time, perhaps there's no emergency.I stroll into Carlos ward, I couldn't help the tears that envelop me the minute I lay eyes on him. Dragging my feets further, I crouch to his level staring at his face. He is sleeping so calmly, he looks better than yesterday.I snivel and lay my head on his chest, praying for his safety.The door opens and a nurse enters. On her left hand lies a table file, and a syringe on the other hand. “Good morning, nurse.” I manage a greeting.“You're here, Miss Danielle.” She mumbles and shrinks the injection.My eyes guard her every move and as she proceeds to inject him with it I ask, “what is that for?”Taking one glance at me, she replies, “it's to keep him asleep so he doesn't interrupt the surgery.” I nod, chewing on my lips.As I watch her inject him her words registered in my brain. “Surgery.” I say, muttering the word like it's news to me.My initial
Chapter 8NathanMy eyes are fixed on my phone, my lips spreading into a smile. I drop the phone and twirl around in my chair, my smile growing bigger.The door opens and my secretary walks in, her eyes glistening with smiles as she sees me playing around with my chair.“Oh, I didn't see you there.” I chided, putting a stop to the nuisance.“You seem to be in a very good mood, sir. Is it something I can share?” She jokes and I wave it off. “Is it time?” I ask, taking a look at my wrist watch. She nods and I stand up, heading out with her.We rounded a few corners before getting to the car park, I entered the car and she did the same. The driver pulled into the road and the drive began.My eyes are glued to my phone as if expecting a call from someone. A part of me is hoping she would at least call to thank me or ask questions about what she's getting herself into.But none came in.I drop my phone in exasperation, sighing as I adjusted my tie. Janet, who was busy sorting out some th