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Jared's POV "I am not shocked; I know who your man is, and it wasn't impossible for him to know anything," Colleen told Stacey. "I am not telling it to Jared because I don't really care about it or you," she added. So she knew what Stacey did and did not tell me about it. If she knew about that, then Mom and Ingrid knew about it as well. They made a fool of me. It was the reason why mom married me to her. And the b**** that was here now, acting like a victim. I am going to make sure that her politician lover will be put in his place. I didn't say anything because of my anger, and I still consider Colleen's condition, so I should control myself. "You wait for me on the seat next to the snack kiosk near the ticket booth," I told her, pulling Stacey away. I didn't want her to know what I was going to say to the b**** as well, and she needs to know that I am no longer interested in her. But I am going to pretend that I don't know about her or that politician yet. "Jared, did you hear
Jared's POV I was jealous and, at the same time, worried for Colleen. The way I saw her earlier, I'm sure that she was trying to stay conscious until we got to the hospital. After this, I am seeing her from a new perspective; she's very brave. I called mom and Ingrid to let them know that we were in the hospital, and then I waited outside of the ER until they arrived. "What happened? Why did she have an attack?" mom asked worriedly. I don't know how to tell them the reason because I know that they will be mad at me, even though I know to myself that it's not true. We waited long, and we rushed to Dr. Gerard when he went out of the ER. "How is she?" Ingrid asked. "She passed the critical condition, but I asked for a certain laboratory. We needed to wait for the result first," Dr. Gerard said, but I noticed that he was looking at me indifferently. "While we wait, we need to transfer her to a room as we need to have a closer look at her. This is not good for her, and she knows that.
Third Person's POV "Where are you? Colleen is awake; come back now," Ingrid said, sounding worried. "I'm at home, just getting some things for her," Jared replied. She was worried about Colleen, even if she was already awake, and he didn't know how to face her. But he knew that he did nothing wrong, and he was now determined to explain his side. He got a bag and put a few of Colleen's clothes and everything he thought she would need now that she was awake. He had a feeling that she would be staying in the hospital for a little longer, and that bothers him most. Jared arrived at the hospital, went straight to Colleen's room, and found his mom talking to her. "Colleen," he said, "Where were you?" she asked, smiling. Mommy Claire and Ingrid looked at him as he approached Colleen's bed. "I got you some things. How are you feeling?" he asked, and even if Colleen didn't ask him, she knew and felt that he was worried for her. She smiled at the thought that she felt his sincerity. "Neve
Third Person's POV Jared, Claire and Ingrid were in Colleen's hospital room early in the morning. "I called Betty and I asked her to prepare clothes for you and bring them here. You packed Colleen's clothes but you didn't have any for you." "Thanks mom," he said and took the bag from Claire. "How are you dear?" she asked when she looked at Colleen. "Did you sleep well last night?" she asked. "Yes mommy Claire. Jared took care of me." she replied. "I was the one who was actually worried for him and I don't think he sleeps well either." she added, looking at Jared worriedly. "I did sleep well last night," he replied and sat beside her. They were talking about how Jared was having a hard time sleeping on the sofa because he was tall and he couldn't fit himself in there when someone knocked on the door and came in. "Mom!" Colleen exclaimed, "Oh, dear." Lucy said then came in with Diane. She approached her, touched her face and said worriedly. "What happened?" she asked. "How d
Colleen's POV "I want to tell you everything in one go, but as I've said, too much of everything is not good for you. For now, I want you to know that all your vitals are fine and are back to normal. But it doesn't mean that you’re already fine. You still need to stay here. You passed the critical part, but I am sorry to say that surgery will not be possible until we stabilize your condition and have your series of tests done." Dr. Gerard said, I had a feeling that everything wasn't going to be alright from here on. I know my doctor, and he would tell me everything about my condition without hesitation, and his doing that now scares me. I am not afraid to die; what I am afraid of is hurting everyone in this very room. I grew to love them, and my mother and I have a good relationship now after many years. How could I hurt them this way? The one thing I didn't want to do, so I stayed away from getting closer to people, is happening now, and I can't do anything about it. I had to be st
Colleen's POV "You're going to be OK; we will do everything to make you better," he told me, and I smiled. He was holding my hand and looking at me, and I could see that he was worried. It was when I was sent to the hospital and woke up. Everyone has left, and that leaves us two alone in my hospital bed. I told him that he could go home and rest because I knew that he still had work the next morning. When I opened my eyes, I admitted that I was expecting to see him, if not the first face I would be able to look at. But Mommy Claire told me that he left, and then Ingrid called him. I was a bit sad, but when he came with my things, I felt relieved. He went to me, and he does look guilty. What Dr. Gerard told us about not being able to have the surgery troubled him, and he was somehow anxious; that's why he was telling me that. "I know," I replied, smiling. I didn't want him to worry too much. Although I know my body very well, I can feel that I am not OK. We had a talk about how sorr
Stacey's POV Jared broke up with me and I can't accept that. He's mine, I got used to everything that he showered me with and I didn't want to lose it. Derrick is a good f*** but Jared is wealthy and gave me what I wanted. Was I wrong to invest all my feelings in Derrick when I knew that he was also after what I get from Jared? No, I love the way he made me feel when he f*** me and I couldn't get enough of him as well. But I had to take Jared back or at least I should make him continue to give me what I wanted. Learning how everything was going on between him and his wife was easy. I found out that they were not talking and not on good terms because Jared was always at work. I don't understand why he had to break up with me when he's not going to take care of his wife at all. He didn't even f*** her, that's for sure. A month of following Jared and Colleen alternately gives me an idea. I had a feeling that he was still feeling guilty breaking up with me and I don't think his mother
Jared's POV Colleen and I had talked about us on her first night at the hospital. I had a feeling that she was not telling me everything, and I would surely find out about it. I was hopeful that she'd come out OK after her surgery, even though Dr. Gerard told us that it wasn't possible at the moment. I got to know Colleen and what she had been through, only to feel like an idiot for thinking the worst of her. She was so kind and understanding. She had positive views on life, even though I myself thought that it was unfair to her. I told her how jealous I was when I saw her with Dr. Gerard and that she never smiled at me the way she smiled at him. I confessed to her that I loved her already. That's why I asked her to start over again. She was happy, and I could see that in her eyes. She looks lively, and I was glad that somehow I made her feel that way. The following morning, I was ready to call my secretary to look for a doctor who could help Dr. Gerard when mom and Ingrid came.