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Chapter 56

Irene’s POV:

“Eva” I gasped as I reached her bed. Her eyes were shut and her hest was only heaving slightly. The heart monitor was beeping and other machines connected to her almost confused me, but I couldn’t let my lack of understanding dissuade my emotions. I didn’t want to go from emotional to frustrated or angry.

Staying calm will be too much to require from myself, so being focused on one emotion is better, so as to create a balance within me

But there was still a flare of emotions within my heart. Naturally, I was sad for her to be in such a horrible situation like this I mean. I don’t even know how crucial her condition is. Yet, a part of me feels like mocking her for getting the rewards of her

hand work.

She was wicked. And it is only right if she gets a taste of her medicine.

But with a swollen face and a casted leg. I couldn’t be as evil as her. I couldn’t become cold–hearted. My chest contracted with empathy as I felt for her. Maybe I was an emotional person, or I was just emotional now. However, I couldn’t stop my eyes from getting teary

“Are you Miss Eva’s family!” A nurse, who must have noticed Delores and me standing, came and questioned us in a polite

tone.

“Yes. She’s my step–sister.” I nodded my head very fast. “What happened to her?” I queried.

“A truck hit her car on the highway. The truck driver had lost control of the brakes, so it came bashing her from the side while she was waiting at the traffic lights. It’s a miracle she’s still here with us. She is surely a highter.” The nurse explained and I nodded even though I knew that Eva wasn’t much of a fighter, but rather she was very stubborn.

“Thank you for explaining, but what is her current condition? Why is she connected to so many machines?” I asked, pointing.

all the wires connected to her body that I couldn’t say what they work for exactly

“The doctor in charge of her case will explain that to you. He is going to come see you in a bit. He had to attend to other patients at the moment.” The nurse replied and I almost groaned out in frustration. It was as if Delores could sense my frustration because she quickly intervened before I exploded from emotional overload.

“Thank you. But can you at least let us know how crucial her condition is?” She asked the nurse me by the wrist of my hand to calm me and show me emotional support.

on my

behalf while holding

“Her condition is not so crucial. Please, try to remain calm. You can have your seats on those chairs. The doctor will be here soon.” The nurse answered with a polite smile and left to attend to other patients.

But I was not really patient to wait for the doctor. I just needed to know how she is while dealing with both hatred and sympathy for her.

Even though she is the most cruel person in the entire world to me, the only person that wants to see me fail and fall, I have never really wished her bad. I only hoped she stopped her evil ways.

Though she traumatized me with her last stunts, I could never wish upon her what she wanted to happen to me, because forcefully taking advantage of a woman is something no woman should ever get to experience.

It can damage a lot of things. It can ruin a lot that makes up a person. So I will never wish that upon her.

But it’s so hard to handle both feelings I have towards hor. It was hard for me to equally dislike her and also care for her well–being

“You are breathing heavily, Irene. Do you want to excuse yourself? I can stay with her until you gather your thoughts and

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emotions. I know this be really hard for you to handle. Delores said softly to me before we could take our seats, and I got trary again, feeling the tears drop to the white tiled floor as I gazed down.

What would I do if I didn’t have a friend like Delores in my life? Someone who knows me and understands every one of my

But I didn’t want to leave for a second, I felt the need to be here with Eva and be there until she opened her eyes. Maybe if 1 see that she is fine and will eventually be alright, maybe I will be able to go. Maybe my mind would be calmed.

I’m sure I am not the only person Eva has in her life, right?

So if I decide to leave her, she can always call her friends and goons to come stay with her.

“Irene Delores’s voice snapped me out of the sudden thinking stupor that I fell into without knowing.

“Darling. I’ll be fine. Let’s sit and wait for the doctor to come.” 1 told her, letting out a sigh and taking a seat.

“Are you sure?” Delores asked, still standing and gazing down at me with a worried expression. I know she can see it. She can see through the facade I put on to act as if I’m stronger than I look. I am not.

I’m utterly confused,

“Yeah, sit with me. Let’s wait, okay?” I told her and she nodded and sat beside me. “I’m with you, okay?” I nodded as well and returned my gaze to Eva, who was deeply asleep.

Why did she have to be bad? We could have been the best sisters. Our parents were no more and all we needed was there for each other, not be against each other.

But all Eva had ever done was to be envious of everything I own. Everything I attained with my hard work or attracted because of my beauty and passion

I used to wish she was different or she could change. But that hope sunk ages ago on the Titanic Ship

be

We didn’t have to wait for so long when the doctor got to where we were sitting, “Hello ladies, sorry to keep you waiting.” He sad and I immediately shot up to my feet, antsy to hear everything he had to tell us about Eva’s condition.

“It’s okay,” Delores answered before I could even say anything. Iwas grateful because I knew I might not have presented my words politely.

“Miss Eva here has fallen into a coma. But it’s actually a way for her to heal because she had undergone surgery for her legs and spine. Unfortunately, she can’t feel anything on her broken leg, this left one.” He said while pointing at her left leg.

“We presume that this coma won’t be a long one, so expect her to wake up anytime soon. However, we can’t be sure about her walking the way she used to before the accident happened. We will carry out more tests after she wakes up.” He explained further and all I could do was look and listen.

Maybe Eva did deserve this. Maybe, it was a way for life to teach lesson that whatever goes around will surely come around. Maybe, she would finally learn after all this ordeal.

Or maybe not. It is being said that bad people find it hard to change.

-So right now, Eva can’t walk on both legs because her left leg is paralyzed is that what you are saying?” I asked the doctor.

“Yes. That’s what we discovered after she woke up from the surgery before she fell into this deep sleep.” The doctor replied.

“Is there any other thing that we need to know about her condition?” I questioned him again, wanting to know everything”

“Her spine is still healing, so aside from her leg, she would need to use a wheelchair to move around.” He answered. “But we will know more when she wakes up and we take more tests. He said and I nodded.

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“Thank you.” I told him. “Cap you move her to a VIP room?” I asked him, “Definitely. The nurses will do that as soon as possible.” The doctor answered, assuring us.

“Are you the only family meniber of Miss Eva?” He asked as he glanced between Delores and me.

“I’m her step–sister, and she is my friend,” I replied.

“Oh okay. The nurses have your contacts, so they can always reach you if there’s anything to know. You can decide to stay or just come around and go. That’s the benefit of using a private room. He explained and we thanked him before he left to attend to his other duties.

“What do you want to do? And how are you feeling about all of this?” Delores asked, genuinely concerned for look in her eyes.

with the

“They can move her to the private room. Let’s go home. They already said they will call us if they need to. And we can come to check up on her tomorrow morning, but I am not staying with her.” I replied and began walking out of the emergency room after sparing Eva one more glance.

Delores without a word, followed me out of the ward and soon we saw Lenora who rushed towards us.

“How’s your sister!” She asked.

“Step–sister.” I corrected in a snarky tone that I didn’t intend to sound like..

“Oh, sorry.” Lenora quickly said.

No, Tm sorry. I shouldn’t be acting that way towards you. I sighed, feeling like I was transferring the aggression that I was feeling toward Eva to Lenora.

“It’s okay, Irene. I can understand how you must be feeling. Isn’t that the same step–sister that kidnapped you and almost made some men rape you?” Lenora asked and like a dagger, her words struck my heart.

“Lenora!” Delores whisper–yelled her name in a scolding tone.

“Oh damn, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. I’m so insensitive” She held my hands quickly, apologizing. But I couldn’t be so mad at her when all she had stated was nothing but the bitter truth.

The sister I’m sympathizing with is the same one who wished me bad just about a week ago.

Isn’t life so hilarious, caging me in a situation that always causes me to be unstable? Situations that makes me want to laugh and cry at the same time.

“Let’s go home,” Was all I said, and continued walking until I was out of the hospital and was slapped by the harsh wind the moment I stepped out. A storm was coming. And it was almost here. The sky represented just exactly how my emotions were, confused and angry.

There were light gray and dark gray clouds, mixing in a passionate angry manner. The lightning was like a spark to kick start a new storm to brew inside of me. And I knew the moment it started to pour, it would be then I would explode.

“The car is parked over there.” Delores stood beside me and pointed at the white carthat stood out amidst the black and other dark–colored cars.

“I can’t follow you guys home. I need some alone time. Just lend me your card.” I said to her and she nodded, understanding my dilemma in silence.

“Just be careful, and I’m only a call away.” She said to meas she handed her credit card to me. I knew her pin as this wasn’t the first time we’d be borrowing each other’s cards.

“I will. Thank you.” She waved me off until the cab I boarded drove away. I stopped at a cafe and all I did after taking a cup

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of sweet coffer was sleep

One would think I needed time to think No. all 1 kors was best for my overthinking self was to sleep. To shut down.

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Going back home would be filled with so much noise. Some would be comforting, and some would be mostly annoying and frustrating. I couldn’t deal with thun

I’ve already come to the conclusion that I will be there for Eva upil she wakes up Once she does, I will leave her side like I

never there

Deep into my sleep, my phone’s ringtone wouldn’t stop blaring. Eventually, I had to give in to the annoying sound even though it was los in volume but it was close to my ears.