Chapter 38: Hope Lost

Rebecca's Pov

When we got to the hospital, we sprinted towards the emergency room. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I opened the door. The sound of a beeping Machine filled my ears as I walked in. “Mom.” I screamed. But I was sent out by the doctor's.

“You should wait outside, we'll get back to you.” They had said.

Some doctors and nurses walked towards the emergency room to save my mother. I cried, I felt a hand on my shoulder, it was Olivia. I almost forgot she was with me.

After some time the doctor approached us. “Who is with the patient?”

“That's me.” I said, standing from where I was sitting.

“Come with me.” He said.

I followed the doctor, Olivia followed us but the doctor told her to wait outside. “Just the family member.”

The doctor led me to his office. “Sir here.”

Before the doctor signed, he took a deep breath before he started talking. “She's in a critical condition, why did you wait for so long before bringing her to the hospital?”

“How critical is it, doctor? Is there no way out?” I asked.

“Sure, there is, but we need funds to commence the surgery tomorrow.” He said.

“How much do you need for the surgery?” I asked.

“A sum of $50,000,000 for the first surgery and we also need to get some medication for her which will cost $20,000,000.” He Said.

I sighed heavily. “And I need to get all of this tomorrow?”

“Yes, the faster we do the surgery, the more chances she has to survive.” He said.

“This can't be happening now.” I said, with tears rolling down my cheeks. It was as if my world was shattered into a million pieces.

My Dad had divorced my mother for years, I don't know how to tell him about her condition, I don't know if he'll be of any help but I needed to try. The pay I get for working with Devis wasn't up to the amount I have to give for the surgery.

“Can I go see her now?” I asked.

“Nah, I'm.sorry, you'll have to come back tomorrow.” The doctor said,

This was getting me upset. “I need to see her before leaving the hospital.”


I left his office running towards the emergency room but I was stopped by some security. “Can't I atleast see my mother?”

I stood there thinking of how I'd get that amount of money. I collapsed on the ground. Olivia rushed towards me. “Are you okay?”

I didn't see any of them, all I saw was the helpless face of my mother calling my name to save her.

The security men lifted me from the ground. I sat on a chair. I saw the doctor approaching me. “You can't do this now, your mother needs you, you need to pull yourself together.”

“Why can't I see her now?” I asked.

“We don't want her to see you now. We have our reasons.” He said.

After much pleading by Olivia the doctor allowed me to see her. I followed the doctor to the ICU.

On getting there, I saw my mother, she was weak, lying in the bed. I wanted to cry but I pushed it back. I don't want her to s3e me like that. I knew I had to be strong now that she needs me the most.

“I'll get you out of this bed mom, I promise.” I said, my voice cracking.

As she looked at me, her gaze was filled with love. Though she was weak.

I held her hand, squeezing it gently. “I love you mom.” Tears streamed down my face.

I had to leave. “I'll be back soon, okay?” I said, my lips brushing against her forehead.


We stepped out of the ICU, I was scared I was going to lose my mother. “Will she survive it?”

“Sure she will, we'll find a way to get that money and save your mom.” Olivia said.

Olivia's gentle words were what kept me from collapsing. I nodded. But everything seemed bleak and it was hard to believe she was going to make it.


Olivia's Pov

We sped out of the hospital as if all hope was lost. I felt the pain Rebecca was feeling. I know how it hurts to have your loved ones in a situation like that.

The thought of how I had lost both my parents filled my mind. The memory of how I had cried non-stop. I know how hard it is for Rebecca right now and I understand her pain.

The look on her face was like someone who has lost control. Her eyes were fixed on the rearview mirror.

“Where will I get that amount of money? My pay is not up to that. I can't tell Davis to lend me, he's done a lot for me already.” Rebecca said.

“But don't you think we need to tell him this time, it's a matter of life and death, your mother is on the line.” I said.

“I really can't ask him for that amount of money Olivia, you won't understand, before you came to work in this house he had saved my life.” Rebecca said.


“Five years ago, I had gotten into an accident. The car that had hit me drove away without stopping. Davis, who was passing, stopped and rushed me to the hospital. I was badly injured. I never thought I could walk with my legs again. Davis provided all the medical bills and I did a surgery on my leg and as you can see no one will ever know I once had an injury here.” Rebecca said.

“Wow, he saved you. How did you start working for him then?” I asked.

“He was in need of a secretary at that time, so I begged for this position and with no interview or anything he took me in after seeing my qualifications.” she said.

“So you see, he had mms done enough already, I can't bother him anymore with my problems.” Rebbeca said.

There was a pause for a while.