Eyes Behold

27. Digging the Past

" Jordan ?"

" Yeah ! Are you alright ? Why did you yelp just now ?" Fear and worry evident in his voice.

Rose smiled a bit letting herself feel the privilege before she recomposed.

" Yup ! All good ." Her voice strained as the pain in her arm got worse . She knew she needed to leave for the hospital quick now.

" Don't you lie to me. I can hear it in your voice. Tell me . You sound like you are in pain. I am starting to get worried now. "

Rose's heart missed a beat as she heard those words. He was worried for her. She was trying to be strong for Mike . He needed her . But the voice which always provided her comfort in her lows till now through his songs made her want to crumble down .

Even after all these years, witnessing domestic violence was a first for her . It was cruel ,that too towards such a sweet little boy who wasn't older than six , she was taken aback .

But as she glanced at the small brown orbs looking back at her with fear and saddness evident , she steeled herself and suck back the tears that threatened to fall. She squeezed his hands silently giving him strength.

" Jord-"

" Miss Wilder , sorry to disturb you but we need your and his statement for the police records. It is necessary for the arrest. "

" I completely understand Officer but I would suggest a trip to the hospital first . He is severely bruised and I need to attend to my wound too. I'm afraid I won't be able to drive . Can one of you please take the car for me ?"

" Sure Miss Wilder. I'll drive you to the hospital whilst Officer Grand will take him to the police station." He nodded .

" Police station? Hospital? What is up Rose ?" Now he was at the heights of breaking down with fear . He was imagining the worst scenarios not that Rose was in any better one at the moment.

Hearing his voice she realised she was still on the call . She sighed. He wasn't supposed to hear that. She nodded at the officer who took the driver's seat as Rose made Mike comfortable with her in the back seat she replied.

" I'm fine Jordan . Everything is cool . I just have a small problem here. I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Please don't worry. " She tried to sound as calm as possible with a small child shaking in her injured bleeding arms .

" Don't try to evade me . I heard it all . Rose please tell me. I can't stop worrying ."

A headache was starting to form now as she realised that they had reached the same place from where she had just left an hour ago . Who would have thought an hour was enough to toss one's life upside down?

She saw Louis exiting the building, probably leaving for home. She wanted someone familiar around . This was turning quite nerving now .So she called out for him.

" LOUIS ! .... Jordan I'll call you later . I promise I'm fine but I have a lot in my hands right now .Take care ."

Without waiting for a reply she cut down just as Louis turned back walking to her confused.

It immediately changed to worry as he saw the officer getting out of the driver's seat. Then it escalated as he saw her bleeding arm. Little Mike only added on to his concern . But he knew better to be panicked or confused .

As quick as it came , all the emotions wiped off as he went to his doctor mode immediately coming into action guiding them to the emergency ward. Rose was amazed at his professionalism. She wished to see herself like that some day .