Chapter 47

CARLA
I have been awake for a while now. Doctor Henry has told me how mu health is. I am now too weak and I need to get the surgery done as soon as possible. I don't want to get money from Jayden, I'll return his money to him. I have no idea who did all those transfer to my account, but I'll find out who it is.
I did not call Joyce or anyone. I'll stay at the hospital till tomorrow like Henry advised. I would have left today if he didn't have more tests to run on me.
"How are you feeling Miss Carla?" Doctor Henry asked as he came into the ward.
"I'm fine doctor. Thanks." I replied with no emotions.
Too bad I am thinking about someone who dumped me with no thoughts of looking back. He doesn't believe I'm innocent no matter how I try to defend and explain myself. How fair is that? He knows we have a lot of people against our relationship yet he chose to believe in what he saw rather than me.
Jerry made the matter worse for me. Even if he went to explain to Jayden, it will still be fruitless. Jayden hates Jerry and nothing he says would sound like the truth. He thinks I'm playing him for a fool. Meanwhile I have to find that girl in the video. Why did she accept to be recorded and why does she look so much like me?
She decided to ruin my reputation even if she doesn't know me. I wonder how much she was paid to do that. I am a whore, but I will never do such a thing. I still have a bit of decency left in me.
"Miss Carla? Can you hear me?" That's doctor Henry asking me.
I totally forgot that he's here. I gave him a small smile.
"Yes doctor, I'm here with you."
"You should not be thinking too much. It would affect your health, you should also avoid stress for now. All this would be over before you know it. You won't have to worry anymore." He assured me with a smile.
"Thank you doctor. I appreciate all the help." I thanked him.
"Do you want me to call anyone for you? Or get you anything?" He asked.
I shook my head, "No, thanks. I already texted my friend and told her I won't be home tonight. I also don't need anything. I'm good."
"No food or drink? Aren't you hungry or thirsty?"
"No I'm not. I'll tell you if I need anything. Is that okay?" I asked him.
He nodded, "That's fine Miss Carla. Try to get some rest now. Excuse me."
I watched him walk out of the ward. The door wasn't well closed, and also a familiar figure passed by. He almost saw me, I quickly flipped using the sheets to cover myself. What is Jayden doing at the hospital? Could it be that he's looking for me? Maybe he followed me here?
I did not turn around for a long time. When I decided that he's gone, I turned around. Luckily he's not there. I wanted to pull the curtains and shut the door, but I can't reach there because of the drip. After contemplating for a while, a nurse came in.
"Thank goodness! Can you please pull the curtains and shut the door? People's stares are making me feel uncomfortable." I told her.
"Of course miss." She replied and did what I asked.
I sighed in relief when I saw the door closed and the curtains pulled. At least I'll have some privacy. Jayden almost saw me, I am still in awe as to what he is doing here. Is he sick? His face doesn't look okay. I feel guilty knowing I may be the reason why he came to an hospital. Still, he's supposed to trust me and believe in me. If he had done an investigation, he would see the truth. He only saw what they wanted him to see.
I stayed quietly at the hospital all night. The injections the nurses gave me made me fall asleep early. I slept for a pretty long time and only got up when I felt the urgent need to visit the toilet. The doctor came to check on me by morning, I was feeling much better. He discharged me after checking me and prescribing some drugs for me.
Curious, I still wanted to know what Jayden came to do here. Since Jayden is a very popular man, Doctor Henry should be able to tell me why he came. I'm not sure he stated for long though. I can't curb my anxiety.
"Doctor, can I ask you a personal question?" I asked him.
"Umm... Sure. I'll answer if it's something I can." He replied.
"Can you tell my why Mr Jayden Romans was here last night?"
"Oh. Yeah, he is still here at the hospital. His sister was rushed in yesterday, she also had an attack like you. You both have the same condition, and your surgeries have been scheduled on the same day." He explained.
Samantha's sick? Oh that poor sweet girl. I wish I could go see her. It won't be a good idea. There's Jayden who doesn't want to see me, there's also Madeline who hates me. They must have found out that I have a problem with Jayden by now. Madeline would use that opportunity to kick me away. I should really stay away from them.
"Is she okay now?"
"Yes, she's fine now. We just need to perform the surgery on her as soon as possible." He replied.
"Okay. Thanks again doctor, I should start going home now." I said getting up.
I already dressed up, I can't wait to leave this hospital as soon as possible. I suddenly remembered that Jayden's still in the hospital. How do I get out without him seeing me? I still don't want him to find out about my condition. He may ask the doctors if he sees me. The best solution is to avoid him.
I gently walked out of the ward after getting where Samantha's ward is. I sneaked out of the hospital almost successfully until I saw him coming behind me. He was on his phone and didn't see me yet. I quickly his behind a tall flower vase and waited for him to leave. He stopped just in front of the flower like he suspects something.
After looking around and seeing no one. He left, I sighed in relief. That was close. I walked quickly out of the hospital, but luck wasn't on my side. I bumped into him at the entrance, he was actually waiting for me. I thought he didn't see me, guess he did. My heart jumped, I controlled my emotions so I wouldn't get another attack.
"Carla? You're the one hiding from me? What are you doing here?" He asked me.
Not knowing what to say to him, I changed my expression. Maybe he would stop bothering me if I act rude to him.
"None of your business." I sneered.
He scoffed mockingly, "Really? I happen to see you hiding from me. You're stalking me now and it's none of my business."
"I did not stalk you. I wasn't hiding from you either. Anyone can come to a hospital, I only came to see a friend." I defended.
"A friend? Am I still stupid Carla? You feel no remorse or regret for what you've done. You decided to move on so fast. I can't believe I thought a whore would ever change." He said looking at me disgustingly.
What? I came to a hospital and all he could think of is that I have started sleeping around? In an hospital? Why would I do something so low, I have never done that before.
"Say whatever you want. I don't care. It's useless trying to explain to you anyway. I will let you think what you want, it's your choice. Have a great day, and I'm sorry about your sister. I hope she gets well soon." I told him and walked out.
Luckily, a cab stopped right in front of me. I quickly got in and told him to drive away. Jayden did not move from where he stood. He watched me leave with a very dry expression on his face. The man who loved me so much yesterday has changed drastically. I let the tears I've been holding back flow, everything he said to me hurt me. I only pretended to be strong so he won't see me break down.
I also wanted to avoid stressing my heart. The cab stopped in front of the apartment. I paid the driver and got out, I don't think Joyce would be home by now. I opened the door with my own key, I got to the living room and met Joyce seated there. She glared at me the moment I walked in, she looks like she's going to pounce on me.
"Where the hell have you been? I have called, texted and all you could do is give me a stupid text that says you are not coming home with no explanation!" She yelled.
I covered my ears to avoid bursting my eardrums. Joyce can be so loud when she's angry, she's going to bring to house down with her voice.
"Easy on the volume Joyce. At least I informed you and I came home now, you shouldn't worry yourself anymore." I replied calmly.
She balled her fists coming close to me. Her breathing is so heavy, I know she's so mad at me.
"I was so worried about you! You could have called and told me you're okay! Are you telling me it's no big deal and I wasted my time?" She snarled.
"Relax Joyce. I'm sorry okay? I just went through a lot yesterday and I wanted to be alone. I am sorry to have gotten you worried. That's why I sent you a text, I'm sorry." I apologized.
She softened a bit, "Your eyes are red. Tell me, have you been crying? What happened between you and Jayden yesterday? Did that jerk made you cry?"
"There's a lot you don't know Joyce. I am surprised all these happened myself. I have no idea what to do now." I said in a shaky voice. Thinking about it is making me teary again.
She pulled me to sit beside her. She looks very worried about me.
"Talk to me. What happened?"
"We broke up." I spilled out.
She gasped, "What? Why would you do that? Didn't you explain what happened to him?"
"I did but then, things are more complicated than you think." I told her all that happened yesterday, except the part where I had an attack and was admitted through the night.
"How can he believe something as absurd as that? That's too lame. He is such a jerk for doing this to you, he is the one making a huge mistake." She gritted her teeth.
I sighed, what am I supposed to do when he doesn't want to listen to me. He only wants to believe what he is told.
"I will do my own investigation Joyce. I have a gut feeling that his ex and sister have everything to do with this. They are the only people I can think off. It's sad that Jayden refused to see through them."
Joyce patted my back in a comforting manner.
"Are you okay with all these?"
"I'm not okay. I feel like the world is about to end. I am already so attached to him. Every time I try to forget about him, I find myself wanting him the more. I am in trouble Joyce, I finally got committed." I lamented sadly.
"I know how you feel bestie. Trust me I do. We are in this together, I'll be here for you all the time. Don't worry about him, he's going to come back if he's meant to be."
He's my first love. I heard first loves are hard to forget, I hope I can get over this. I really do.