ORION's Elixir (Book 1: The Elixir Series)

21.

"Everything is set, over," Santa said through his earpiece.

"Copy. They have eyes on Leng. They are at the mall. Now, you need to give your best on acting," Kali said to Zy.

The Stark is in his room. They will use it for their plan.

"Yeah, Zy. Do your best on playing dead," Boy said before laughing.

CC smacked his head.

"As planned, Jer will be the one to call Leng. We will just be in the other room," Kali said.

"Will this work? Will she really come?" Zy asked

"If she cares for you, if not, make a bank account for your son so that you can help her raise him in a way," Kith joked

Zy grimaced. Kali shook her head.

"You know her the best. I'm sure you won't choose this option if not. But, as a backup plan, yeah, I think setting a bank account will do," Kali said grinning.

Zy let out a frustrated sigh making the others chuckle.

"Joke aside, I'm sure she'll come,"  Kali said.

Zy look at his siblings and received an encouraging smile.

Taking a deep breath, "Let's do this," said, Zy.

Kali asked her team about Leng's movements.

"Santa said that Leng and your son are heading to the indoor playground," Kali said and they nodded.

"Do it, Jer," Zy said.

Jer fished out his phone and call Leng.

"Hello-

"This is Jer. Listen, I know you and Zy have something going on but this is an emergency and I think as his best friend, you have the right to know. Zy is in the hospital. He got hurt pretty bad and we don't know if he can make it. If you want to see him even for the last time, come here to SMC. I'm sure you know which room," Jer said then hang up leaving Leng no room to ask or reply.

His siblings and Kali are gaping at him but he only shrugged.

On the other hand, Leng was frozen. Many things are running inside her head. Yes, she's avoiding Zy but of course, she still cares for him.

Honestly speaking, taking her son away from her is not the only reason why she's avoiding Zy.

Truth is, she's afraid of what Zy will tell her. She loves him and she's afraid that she might spill it if she talks to him. She doesn't have a plan to expose her feelings for her best friend.

But hearing that Zy might die, the only fear that she has now is not to be able to tell him how much she loves and missed him.

Picking her son, she rushed out of the mall. She will tell her everything. It doesn't matter whatever the outcome is.

***

"Okay, she's coming. Go and lie down," Kali said.

Zy gulped. He can't help to feel nervous.

"Zy, be brave," Kith teased.

"Aish," Zy shook his head and climb up the bed to lie down.

CC puts the heart monitor on him and other apparatus.

They got everything ready and only waiting for Leng's arrival.

"Guys, now. She's about to reach the floor," Kali informed.

Boy instantly starts crying loud startling Kali. Followed by CC. Then she, Kith, and Jer went outside the room to get into position. Zed stayed inside to assist CC.