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"Her doctor will be here as soon as he can." Raymond said to the doctor after he dropped the phone. Only a few people were remaining in the room because the others had left some time ago.
"He's flying in?" The doctor asked.
"Yeah. He is....he might even be arriving before nightfall. The patient and the doctor is a good friend of my wife and I. Viv won't like to hear the news of Raine's accident."
The doctor sighed. "No one ever likes to hear such news. Look, I do have other patients to attend to and—"
"Don't worry about this one. I'll keep an eye on her until her doctor gets in." He was quick to reassure the doctor.
"If you say so..." He trailed as he headed for the door.
While the doctor left, the instructor followed him. Only a woman was remaining in the room. Raymond gave her a once-over from he
CHAPTER 25When Raine's breathing picked up, Raymond proceeded to take Raine's temperature. All the while his eyes were at her friend who had lowered herself in a chair next to Raine.Frankly, Raymond didn't like what he saw in the eyes of the woman as she looked at the patient lying down on the bed. There's pain, concern, pity and something else.Something that closely resembles dislike....hatred....lust.Raymond caught himself from the thought. What the hell am I thinking anyway, he chided himself. This woman is here to stay with her injured friend."Dane....." Raine murmured as she stirred. She was still under the effects of the drugs she was given. Her eyes were still closed."Dane.... I want Dane... Where is Dane....?" She cried, pushing her friend's feminine hand away from hers. She reached out with her hand...searching. she swiv
CHAPTER 26.Her words robbed Serena the wrong place, especially the pity that filled her voice."That's not possible. Raine is not bisexual. A lesbian does not fall in love with a man." She said with a lift of her chin."You're right, dear." Vivian conceeded. "But, if you stop turning a blind eye you'll see that the impossible is already happening if it hasn't already happened. Raine is confused about her feelings but she loves Dane a lot.""There are types of love. She doesn't see him that way."Vivian said nothing because in a way, the woman was right. There are types of love indeed. What the woman doesn't know is that Raine's love for Dane might be different but it's just as strong and just as undying. She loves that man more than her own life."You're a woman like me, Serena. I don't want you to get hurt." Viv
CHAPTER 27. "Whatever you're thinking about is not healthy for you. Your face is all screwed up." "You've lost a little weight" He said instead. She averted her eyes. "What did you expect? You abandoned me." Gently, he placed her on the bed and lowered himself to it. "I had to leave, Raine. You know why." He spoke softly. She took a shuddering breath, "I never knew... I never knew you had feelings like that for me." "I know you don't, honey. I'm not blaming you for what is not your fault." "But you left all the same. You punished me for it." She persisted. He raised his hand to her hair, caught the strands that escaped from their bums and pushed it behind her ear. "My leaving was never to punish you. I had to get my life together and try to move on."  
CHAPTER 28Several minutes later, they were bathed and in their night wears. There was a sudden tension around Raine. Dane noticed it."What's the problem, Sugarplum?" he asked, walking to her."I...." She paused. "I've missed you so much, Dane. I want to sleep beside you...but—"He shook his head cutting her off, "No buts. You can sleep beside me, Raine. I've missed you a lot too and I want to hold you in my arms." he said truthfully.The smile that spread over Raine's face was radiant. Dane decided that that smile was worth anything. He kissed her forehead. "I love you, Sugarplum." Damn, it really feels nice to say it out loud.She melted against him. "I love you too." She sighed."Come on, let's get you to sleep." He said as he helped her to the bed. He was careful and very patient with her, holding
CHAPTER 29."It does, baby. But you'll be healed in no time." he answered and she nodded.They went at it for several long minutes until they heard the doorbell ring."That will be all for today." He announced. He walked to the mat and helped a sweating Raine in pain to get up from the floor. "You did an awesome job today, Sugarplum." he said with pride and kissed her forehead."My thigh hurts though." She said as they walked out of the gym. She went to get a water to drink while Dane walked to go get the door.Dane swung the door open to see Raine's girlfriend at the door. They stared at each other for a few minutes. "I wanted to check if Raine was here. I went by her house and the hospital but I couldn't find her, the hospital said she was discharged.""Serena?" Raine said as she poked her head out from behind Dane. "What are
CHAPTER 30.Raine finished her physical therapy for the day an hour ago. Dane was preparing to go to his clinic because of a new patient that came in yesterday recovering from stroke paralyses."I wish I still have to go to the gymnasium. I'm gonna be bored all by myself." Raine pouted when he was ready to go out."You sure you don't want to come with me?" He asked gently.She shook her head. "I will come pick you up after work, but I think I'll stay here. These exercises are too much on me. I need the rest."He chuckled. "Such a big baby." He walked closer to her and kissed her forehead. "I'll be on my way. You need anything, you call, okay?""Okay."She sighed, melting into him.She watched him go. Afterwards, she entered the bathroom to go take a shower. She was getting better and her groin injury wasn't as bad a
CHAPTER 31.Raine drove her married friend Vivian to a private clinic—she couldn't go to the hospital because she wants her husband to find out in a special way—and the ride there was mostly ecstatic. Vivian still felt like it was a dream. After two years, she's pregnant again for her husband.At the private clinic, the doctor medically confirmed that she was six weeks pregnant. Vivian was very happy. She was smiling....until she was crying. Tears started coming down her cheeks."Doctor, I'm really scared about this baby. The last time I got pregnant, I had a miscarriage at four months—when I was sleeping." she paused and shook her head, "That was two years ago. This is my fourth year of marriage, doctor. I seriously don't want to loose this child too."The female doctor looked at her pitifully. "You will be fine, madam. Don't overexert yourself, take prenatal vitamins, exerci
CHAPTER 32.Dane had headache and he knew it was from stress. He'd taken some pills and tried to get some sleep but Raine won't allow him. He was lying face-down on the bed while she knelt beside him."Let's have a night out, Dane. I'm so tired of staying in enclosed spaces I really want to go out." She pleaded again, flopping herself on the bed beside him."Not tonight, Sugarplum." he said. He didn't want to tell her about his headache. Knowing Raine, she'll fuss all over him."But, why!? Daaaane, let's goooou!" She whined like a child, placing two hands on his back, she shook him repeatedly.Dane smiled, "That tone worked when you were fifteen. You're not fifteen anymore, Sugarplum.""Liar liar....pants on fire." She singsonged playfully, "This tone works all the time, admit it."It's true but he won't admit it. "We ca
EPILOGUE.Three years later.The clatters of little feet was drowned in the beach sand as the children ran around. "Mommy! See this one!!" Cassandra, Raine's daughter shouted, drawing Raine's attention.Lying on the big picnic mat with Dane's chest pillowing her head, she beamed at her child turning to see the seashell Sandy held in her small hand."It's a very good one." Raine shouted, complimenting her child who beamed back at her and skidded off to go and collect more shells."Chimamanda, come out of that side of the beach, it's too close to the water!" Cynthia shouted to her own daughter who ran along the shore.Gabriel who was chasing the child looked at his wife and stuck out his tongue on her. "Too bad you can't join us play chase." He teased, staring pointedly at Cynthia pregnant belly.Vivian and Raine b
CHAPTER 80.Final Chapter.Serena clattered with Josh in the outer part of the house and she prepared her confrontation with Raine. Damn just the thought of it sent thrills down her spine.She was about to make her way into the 'room' when the door suddenly burst open and several police men stormed in with guns."Raise your hands in surrender where we can see them or we open fire!" One of them shouted.Serena was too shocked to do anything bit raise her hand. The same shock mirrored in Josh and Venom's face. The both of them raised their hand too.They were all handcuffed as more polices stormed into the inner room and found Raine. They untied her and removed her binds, they also handcuffed Rosslyn.Serena found her life deteriorating fast in her eyes and so much fear filled her system. She's going to prison!? She'll spend her life in prison!? It
CHAPTER 79.Second to Last Chapter.Raine had pretended to be asleep when Serena entered to check on her. She tried to keep her pounding heart still until she heard the footsteps recede. She let out the breath she didn't know she was holding."Let's go and scout the area." Venom said.Raine heard the voice of the man that just raped a woman. She sharpened her hearing to hear more."Zee-Drone, get your girl let's go and get it done. Only the both of us can't do it. Rosslyn is obviously not up for doing some scouting so she should stay here and look after our captive. You'll look after her, won't you?""Of course, I will." A new voice answered and Raine got to hear the woman's voice.Does it mean that the woman is not a captive but also among her captor?"You'd better. Because we have big plans for that girl
CHAPTER 78.When Raine woke up, her hands were tied behind her back and her mouth was banded closed.Oh, God! Where am I!? She panicked as she looked around but couldn't recognize her surrounding. She vaguely remembered Serena using a white handkerchie...!She drugged me! Serena drugged me!!Before she lost consciousness, it had come to her mind that she should have never trusted Serena. Dane was telling her that there was something shady about Serena but she had thought Dane was just being Paranoid.She should have never trusted her at all! Never tried to buy lunch for her because she feigned sickness! Never!Raine looked around fanatically. Oh, God! Where am I!? What is she going to do to me!?She was all alone in the very empty and haggard looking room, and she didn't want to give any indication that she
CHAPTER 77💖💖~~~~💖💖"How are you feeling now?" Raymond asked one of his patients, an old woman."I'm feeling fine now, doctor." The old woman responded.Raymond turned to the old woman's guardian who was sitting down there and told him to come into his office later so that he'll prescribe some drugs for his mother.He was still taking when Dr. Neils barged into the ward. "Dr. Ray!? Do you hear what's on the news?" He asked, his voice breathless.Ray turned to the doctor, his brows slightly furrowed. "No, I didn't.""Finances Bank, the particular branch where your wife works just got robbed! It wasn't a small robbery at all and there was also a shoot out!"Raymond heart stopped beating. No, no, it can't be. Oh, dear God, it can't be!He took off in a run out of the ward and straight to hi
CHAPTER 76."How is work today?" Dr. Nile asked as he opened the door.Raymond looked up from one of his patient's medical file he was holding to the doctor that opened the door and entered. "The day did start out find. But, now I don't know....I'm having a very bad feeling." He answered.Dr. Nile's eyebrows pulled together in a frown. "Bad feeling about what? Is everything alright with your patients?"Ray nodded, "I just made rounds now, everyone is progressing." He sighed and rubbed his temple, "I guess it's nothing...""Hey, cheer up, doc. You are among the lucky ones. You have a very beautiful wife at home to look after you." The young doctor teased.Ray cheered up a bit at the mention of Vivian. "What's keeping you from getting married?""Good women have finished." The doctor stated flatly."Well, don
CHAPTER 75.💖💖~~~~~💖💖It was well past twelve in the afternoon. Vivian sat on her seat, preparing financial statement and financial analysis of the bank.Then, all of a sudden, she heard noises and commotion.She was about to ask what was going on when she heard the first gunshot go off. Her heart jumped out of her chest. Gunshot!? She heard the second one.The bank is being robbed!"Oh God, Oh God!" She cried, panicked.Her hand sprang out to her desk, she took the office telephone on it and pressed in the emergency number. She dialed it hurriedly.A little relief coarsed through her when the emergency line went through. "Hello!? This is the manager of Financies Bank, the branch in St. Paul's street. Please, get over here as fast as you can! We are being robbed!"She didn't wait for the person
CHAPTER 74."Good morning, ma'am Vivian." The third worker greeted Vivian as she stepped into the bank."Good morning." She returned the greeting with a smile. She was dressed in a professional black gown that cupped the mold of her pregnancy perfectly. The click of her small-heeled shoe was loud on the marbled floor as she walked.Everyone turned to her with a smile and she returned their smiles just the same. She's a manager loved by everyone. Then, when she got pregnant and started coming to work with more smile on her face, they loved her more.She took the stairs and made her way upstairs and into her office. She walked straight to her chair and lowered herself to it. She turned on the air condition."Good morning, Madam. The new staffs are ready and the interview is about to begin.""Alright, Maureen. I'll be there in five." She replied, w
CHAPTER 73.Raymond woke up to the sweat aroma of delicious food coming from the kitchen. Or is it nearer? The aroma seemed strong.His eyes popped open and landed on Vivian who stood before him with a tray of food in her hands. She gave him a very beautiful smile. "Good morning, honey. Breakfast in bed."Raymond rose up from the bed to seat on it. "I can't remembered the last time I had that." He exclaimed interestingly."It's the least I can do after yesterday. Here, dig in." She grinned, coming to sit down beside him.Never it be said that he'll reject something as beautiful as early morning food by a beautiful woman.He murmured his thanks and dug in like his wife said. Afterwards, she handed the hot tea from the tray to him and he downed it in one shot. God, he is starting to feel more human.He reached for her an