KALINA (Book 3: The Elixir Series)

8.

It's been two days but Klay is still unconscious. Khalil and Kali planned to let their brothers know about each other by making Jani Klay's private nurse since the former will have a break from school. Kali already informed Jani about it and the latter agreed to take care of Klay.

Khalil postponed his business meetings and trips to tend to his brother.

He's massaging Klay's arm. Sighing, "When are you going to wake up, you lazy bum," he mumbled.

"Miss me that much?"

He was shocked to get a reply. He stands up abruptly.

"Klay!" he exclaimed and launched to his brother who yelped in pain.

"Geez, bro. I'm injured," Klay whined.

Khalil instantly moved away and apologize.

"Nah~ It's okay," Klay said and tried to sit up.

He frowned when he felt something odd in his lower body. He looks at his brother who smiled thinly.

"What happened to my legs?" Klay asked.

Khalil sits on the bed and holds his brother's hand.

"It's the effect of the damaged disc in the lower part of your spine," Khalil said.

Klay was utterly shocked. "Does this mean, I'm not-

"No. You can still walk after getting treated and therapy. You don't have to worry, brother," Khalil assured.

Klay nodded. He has so much faith in his brother's words.

"Thank you, brother. When will I start?" Klay asked making Khalil chuckle.

He stands up and pressed the button to call the nurse.

"Let's get you checked, first," Khalil said.

It didn't take long before a nurse came and both brothers were surprised to see Kali in her doctor's coat.

Khalil smiled, "Tua-eng!"

Klay looks at his brother, amused. The truth is, Kali personally took Klay's case.

"Hello, Mr. Brandt. I will be your doctor. I'm Dr. Nightwish," she said ignoring Khalil making the latter sulk.

"It's nice to officially meet you, Dr. Nightwish," Klay said offering his hand for a handshake.

Kali glanced at it and was about to accept it, but Khalil reached out to it first with his right hand and his left hand on Klay's hand.

Klay bursts out laughing. Even the nurse giggled but stopped when Kali tilted her head slightly to her.

Kali faces Khalil with an unamused look but the CEO is smiling like an idiot. Khalil already let go of Klay's hand, but still held Kali's.

"I need both of my hands to do my job, Mr. Brandt," she said.

"Heard that, Klay? Let go of her," Khalil said still looking like a lovesick fool at her.

Klay scoffed, "Are you sure it's me who is holding her?"

Khalil's face morphed into irritation. He raises his hands, "See my-

He stopped when he sees Kali's hand in his. His face flushed red in embarrassment. He let go of her hand gently and Kali did her thing and checked Klay.

"Your vitals are good. Any pain?" she asked.

"Tolerable. Uhm, when can I start the therapy?" he asked.

Khalil chuckled and Kali smiled, "Soon enough," she said before turning to the nurse and subtly nodding.

The nurse excused herself understanding.