Chapter 55
Irene’s POV
Evans bad. She is evil She is curl. She is wicked. She is all the bad things combined, but she is also my sister. She is the only blood–related family member that I have left in this world aside from my son. So it was a natural reaction for my heart to suddenly feel tight just hearing that she was involved in a fatal accident.
My words got stuck in my throat as I couldn’t really fathom all that I was hearing from the other end of the call.
“Wh- what did you say?” I asked like everything I was told didn register well with my brain. I didn’t even know what to feel and how my inside was contracting and dilating Everything suddenly felt stuffy and tight.
All that was ringing in my head was the word, fatal
“She was brought down to the main Miami General Hospital. We need you here as soon as possible, ma.” The p their voice was filled with urgency and I knew that I couldn’t be dwelling on what I feel right now,
I just need to be there for Eva as the only family she has left.
person said.
After asking for the necessary details from the nurse who just called, the call ended and I frantically rushed into the house. looking for something, yet I couldn’t even tell what it was.
I may not love Eva. But I actually don’t hate her.
What’s wrong, Irene? You don’t look well” Delores‘ voice echoed in my head, but I couldn’t respond to her. I was just perambulating the living area looking for something I couldn’t tell.
What am I looking for?
“Please, talk to me, you’re scaring me. What was the call about?” She asked, but I still couldn’t give her a response until I fell someone grab me by my shoulders, holding me firmly that I had to stay still.
“Talk to me, Irene,” Delores said and I broke. I don’t even know why I was so emotional by the news. I don’t know why it feels like there’s a fire burning and I might get burnt in the process.
“It’s Eva” Tears leaked out of my eyes. Delores raised an eyebrow in questioning my statement, “She was involved in a ghastly accident. She is currently fighting for her life right now in the hospital.” I explained, and Delores face was instantly filled with sympathy.
“Oh dear.” She said and asked, “Do you want to go
Do I want to go there? Yes.
But am I ready to see her? No.
there?”
1 don’t know what I would say or how I would react. So that’s probably why I’ve been perambulating since the call ended. because I couldn’t tell exactly what I wanted to do.
“Til drive you” Lenora came forward and said, I looked at her with grateful eyes because it immediately dawned on me that 1 was actually looking for the car keys.
“Please, let’s go,” I said to her but it was then Damien rushed down and saw as we were all rushing out,
“Ladies, where are you off to?” He asked, running towards us with a smile, but when he got closer to us and saw how worried I looked, his expression also changed.
“What’s going on? Why do you all look this way?” He questioned and moved closer to me, grabbing one of my hands.
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“It’s Eva. She had an accident. I have to be there for her.” 1 told him
“Wait, are you sure you want to go be with Eva right now? I know she is your sister but…”
“No buts Damian, I released my hand from his grasp and spoke up without allowing Damian to finish what he wanted to say. Tam not sure about a lot of things right now, but I know I certainly do not want her to be alone right now and I do not want anything to happen to her.”
“I will stay with Charlie. Hurry and go be with her. He said to me hearing my voice all laden with emotions, and within the next moment, Lenora was driving us out of the driveway. Delores sat at the back with me, her hands on mine, patting me in a comforting manner.
“Don’t overthink anything. Let’s get there first and see what sination she actually is in.” She softly whispered and all I could
was nod my head. I can only hope she isn’t in a condition that might claim her life.
The drive was slow, causing me to actually overthink things. And with how my therapy session has been recently focused on self–healing. I couldn’t but imagine how bad I would feel if something terrible happened to Eva.
On one side. I feel like she doesn’t deserve me, my empathy, or my help.
And, on the other end. I feel like I shouldn’t hate her to the point where I don’t even care an ounce for her.
I’m confused. But all I know is that when I set my eyes on her, I would actually get a hold of my emotions.
Eventually, we arrived at the hospital and after asking the necessary details at the front desk, we were directed to the emergency room
“I will wait here in the waiting room. Please, stay calm and take it easy.” Lenora said and I waved at her appreciatively
Delores held my arms and we walked into the emergency room, looking for Eva. They told us she was connected to life support. It made me think of how badly she must be hurt to be depending on life support. Tears glazed my eyes but I couldn’t let them stream down. I couldn’t break down now
Why should I even break down?
Does Eva deserve my tears? Does she deserve my sympathy? Does she deserve my care! Does she deserve my sisterly.
support?
She gave no damn about me when she left me to those damn monstrous wolves to devour me alive. She gave no damn about me when she locked me up in a cold room in hopes I would die. She gave absolutely no damn about me when she snatched Damien away from me. She had never given a tiny damn about me, so why should I care about her?
Why should I fucking give a damn?
“I don’t think I can do this, Delores,” I said to Delores as I stopped in my tracks. Feeling my chest getting heavy and tightened.
“What do you mean, Irene!” She asked me with widened eyes as we stood in the middle of a busy emergency room.
The disinfectant smell of the hospital filled my nostrils and made me feel nauseous in a way. I was never allergic to hospital smells since my son has had several hospital visits, but all of a sudden I feel like I could throw up.
I can’t face Eva. What should I say? How do I react? I can’t act and be pretentious. It’s not in my nature,” I stated, feeling the nerves climbing up my throat in the form of nausea.
“You came here because you are worried and you want to know how she is. And you also want to be there for your sister. So don’t back out. See her first, and if you can’t handle it, you can always excuse yourself. Nobody will force you.” Delores said, and it felt as though her words had a soothing effect that immediately calmed my nerves.
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“Do
you
think I can handle it?” I asked her, feeling the need for reaffirmation.
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“Yeah, and if you can’t, just know that I’m with you. So are you ready to see her because I can already see her from where we are standing?” She asked me and I looked ahead and saw Eva laying on the hospital bed with a very bruised face and casted body.
Without any slight hesitation, my feet found my way to her and my heart broke for her.
