Chapter 56

JAYDEN
I went to the office before taking my sister to the hospital. I checked on everything Madeline has been doing. The fact that my little sister became too ambitious and stupid worries me a lot. Did she seriously think she would get all my hard work easily? Did she think I would let her have it without a good reason. I was planning to make her CEO for a few years while I get established elsewhere. Now I know why mom always insisted I didn't do it yet. She would have done something tragic to me, I can lose everything I worked for.
I stopped in Samantha's ward holding the letter Carla gave me. I smiled at the face she made when I kissed her. She was not expecting it, I seized the opportunity. It makes me sad to know that two important women in my life are going through the same pain. How could they have a hole problem in their hearts?
"Aren't you going to come in? Or will keep standing at the door doing God knows what." Samantha called me from the bed. I rushed to her side
"Yes. I actually went out to get something." I replied sitting beside her.
"For Carla right?"
"How did you know? I didn't even tell you. Did you leave your bed?" I asked with a frown.
She rolled her eyes, why is she no different from Carla? Always rolling her eyes at me.
"Your eyes gave you away. You look relieved than you were this morning. So are you going to tell me what is going on? You have been like this since, I want to know the full gist." She demanded.
I heaved a sigh, "She's mad at me. I found the real person in the video. She is a lady that looks exactly like Carla though they are not related."
She covered her mouth in shock, "What? How's that possible? Did you ask her who sent her? Why did she do that to Carla? She deserves to be arrested!"
"It should be Davina and Madeline. That lady told us she was paid a huge sum to do it and she had no choice because she needs the money to save her friend." I explained further.
"Still, she did something bad. Look what she caused between you and Carla. She's also the reason why I am going to have surgery early. This is so annoying, I can't believe Madeline would go this far."
My jaw tightened at the mention of her name. My own sister turned out to be my own enemy. She is plotting to take everything I worked hard for away from me. How is that supposed to make me love her anymore?
"Jayden? Is there something else I need to know about Madeline?" She asked noticing my fists.
I can't tell her about this, she already has too much to process with her brain. She should not have to worry about Madeline's stupid acts again. I won't tell my mother either, I will deal with her my own way.
"I'm just mad because they made me lose someone I love." I lied, she didn't notice thankfully.
She hit my shoulder, "You have not lost her. This is the perfect..." She suddenly stopped like she remembers something.
"What is Carla doing at the hospital again?" She asked me.
I gave her the note Carla gave to me. She opened and read the content, I saw a smile leave her lips followed by a tear. She wiped them away.
"She's also like me. Yet she has been strong without having any family. I feel so bad, she doesn't deserve this. Life has been so unfair to her." She cried.
I hugged her, "Don't cry Samantha. Look on the bright side, you both are going to have your hearts fixed and live happily. You should be happy you have an option to live."
"How long have you known about this?" She asked me.
"Just today. She hid it so well. I never knew about it." I replied sighing.
She hugged me again, "I feel bad for you. You have to worry about two people at once. I'm also going to send you a message to give to her."
Great, now I am a messanger between two sick girls at the hospital. She laughed at my expression, she knows what she is doing.
"Come on my handsome brother, don't be so hard on me." She pouted.
The door opened, mom came in with Madeline. My expression changed from a funny one to a serious one, only Madeline noticed my expression. She ignored me like she didn't see anything, her nerves.
"How are you doing dear? Here, I brought you some fruit." Mom said sitting close to Samantha, Madeline stood at the other side, noticing my mood.
"I'm fine mom, thanks!" Samantha showed her excitement.
"I'll be outside mom." I said and walked out. I should seize this opportunity to visit Carla again. I made my way to her ward, I stopped at the door when I heard some sounds. A smile formed on my lips, she said she doesn't want the player. But she is using it now, at least she's enjoying it. I knocked on the door to see if she will hide,
She already hid the player before I got inside the ward. I smiled inwardly, does she think I didn't know she was just using it now?
"What are you doing here? I thought I asked you to stay with your sister? Why did you leave her alone again?" She asked with a frown.
"My mom and sister are already with her. So I came to stay with you." I replied sitting down.
She cleared her throat, "I don't need your company. You should be more concerned about your sister. You and I have nothing together." She stated clearly.
I rolled my eyes finally, "Of course we do. You're mine Carla, even if you don't want to admit it. You're mine." I said in a possessive tone.
"That's it. I'm gonna kill you the next time you say that to me! You and I have nothing in common. Leave me alone! I was very busy before you came in, so you should please help me by getting the hell out of my ward." She snapped hardly.
Okay that's so rude. I will ignore whatever she says for the fact that she is still mad at me.
"You mean you're busy watching a movie? I am also bored, let me watch with you."
"What an annoying man! You don't fancy movies, since when did you start liking them?" She scoffed.
"Since the moment I fell in love with you. I automatically loved everything you loved and hated anything you hate."
She laughed, "Really? I don't see that as the truth. You don't love me, I repeat you only want my body. That's what is written in the contract right?"
I became silent. As much as this contract helped me come close to her, it's also causing me problems. She still has this idea that I only want her body, that's not even true. I haven't touched her in that manner in a while, I have been able to control my sexual urges.
"I'll just let you watch your movie alone. You're right, I shouldn't bother you at this time," I sighed sadly.
She gripped my wrist fast, that stopped me from getting up. I stared at her in confusion, what does this mean?
"Don't go. I actually... I don't want to be alone. Joyce has a lot to do and won't be back till evening. Stay." She demanded.
I smiled, "I'll stay."
I did stay with her and watched her usual rom-com with her even if I didn't want to. She fell asleep after a while of watching it. I took the player from her legs and placed it on the table. I adjusted her on the bed, then kissed her lips. I stroked her hair gently, hoping she will get out of here soon enough. I also want her to forgive me, she's been saying she wants nothing to do with me. I badly don't want that to be true. I also became sleepy after a while.
I closed my eyes, I haven't been getting enough sleep. I placed my head on the bed while sitting on a chair, it's not a comfortable sleeping position but I can't leave her. I don't know how long I slept, her light tapping woke me up. I opened my eyes to see Carla fully awake and sitting up.
"Carla, you're awake." I said also sitting up.
"Can I get some water, please?" She pleaded.
I sprang up, "Of course, you can ask for anything. Tell me what you want and I'll get it for you."
"Thanks. I need the water first." She reminded me her throat is dry. I rushed to the dispenser and got her the water. I also took some after she drank hers.
"Thanks."
"Do you need me to get you anything? I mean food? Are you hungry?" I asked.
"No thanks, Joyce already offered to make some food from home." She declined, I nodded in understanding.
"You should check on your sister now. Thank you for staying with me. Your sister needs you too." She added. Sadly, she's right. Mom won't leave Samantha unless I come back though, I am the only reason she can't stay at the hospital.
"I'll be back to see you again." I announced.
She only bobbed her head without saying anything, I walked out of the ward finding my way to my sister's ward. I met mom in the ward, reading a book while Samantha is playing games on her phone. They both turned their head towards the door. The only person not in this room is Madeline, of course she's out carrying out her evil assignment. I'll deal with her when I'm done with Carla and Samantha's surgery, that's more important now.
"Jayden. Where have you been?" Mom asked me.
"Around." Was my only reply, I found a seat and stared at the both of them.
Samantha laughed weirdly, "You have no idea where he has been mom. Consider this hospital a place for romantic events."
My pupils dilate in shock, "Samantha!"
She didn't stop, mom looked at us in confusion. Yeah, she's always the last person to know what is going on with us. That's how much she values our privacy and freedom.
"Romance? With who? Tell me more sweetie." Mom showed interest, why do women love to gossip?
I gave her a look that says shut up, but my stubborn sister ignored me and continued to talk. I don't know what to do with her.
"Carla mom. She's right here in this hospital, you can imagine how much they're having the romance." She grinned.
"Really? Wow." Mom laughed, then she stopped. "Why is she here? Is she a doctor or nurse?"
"She's sick mom. You don't have to know, you'll meet her when she gets better." I cut in.
Mom shakes her head, "No. I insist on knowing why she's at this hospital. And think this is a good opportunity to meet her. Why not ask her to come see me?"
How can she come to see you when she has the same condition as your daughter? It really hurts to know how much pain she must be trying to hold in.
"Did I say something wrong? Your expression completely changed Jayden." Mom asked worriedly.
"Sadly mom, she's down like me. She can't come, she also needs a heart surgery done." Samantha answered for me.
Mom gasped, "Oh my God! This must be so hard on you." She rushed to hug me, "I'm sorry you have to go through this darling. I see you love that girl so much. I should go see her instead."
"Yes mom but not now. Her heart is unable to take any excitement. Wait till after the surgery please." I pleaded.
She smiled, "Of course silly. I'm patient enough, don't worry."
"Thanks mom." I smiled at her.