Kidnapping Twins

Veronica

A/N: Sorry for not posting that often. I am just so busy right now. But here's another chapter. It's kinda short so sorry.

I look towards Hailey, my breathing starting to quicken. She turns towards me, grabbing my hand and squeezing.

"Nica. It's gonna be ok. I promise. You are gonna get through this just fine. I promise you." My eyes water and a tear slides down my cheek.

"Hay. I'm scared. What if things go bad? What if I don't make it in surgery? You know I've always been scared of surgery." Hailey turns completely towards me, sitting closer to me.

"Nica. That isn't going to happen. We have been through so much. A surgery isn't going to hurt you. It's going to heal you. I know that you are scared but I promise that it is going to be ok. These doctors know what they are doing." I hug Hailey, tears still falling down my face. Hailey hugs me quickly but pulls back, meeting my eyes.

"Nica. You know how much I love you. And I want you to feel better. Which is why you need this surgery. I promise I will be here when you wake up. I promise." I nod, turning back to the doctors. Shalie is smiling at us sweetly, looking between the both of us.

"Ok. I'm ready. You can take me off to surgery. But please just promise to help Hailey too. She has been through just as much as I have." Shalie nods, standing back up besides the other doctors. Jaclyn motions to people that I didn't notice outside the door and they walk in. It is a couple of female nurses. They come up to Hailey and I, smiling at us sweetly.

"Well, girls, we need to get you two prepared for what's going to happen next. First we need to put IV's into both of you. You both look very dehydrated." Hailey's hand tightens on mine and I look over at her.

"Hay. I know that you are scared of needles. But it is going to be ok. I'm sure that it won't hurt that bad." Hailey nods, still looking unconvinced. I turn back towards the nurses, trying my best to smile warmly.

"I am fine with getting an IV. Hailey is just scared of needles. Especially since we were trapped in there. But we can both get IV's." The nurses nod, grabbing stuff from cabinets. One of the nurses stays beside us, smiling sweetly.

"Hailey. You don't need to be scared. IV's do have needles, but the needle doesn't stay inside you. You see, an IV has a needle so that we can find your vein, but then once we find one we take the needle out and only a small rubber tube stays inside of your arm. I promise that it will only hurt for a couple of seconds." Hailey nods, still holding onto my hand tightly. The nurses come back and one stands next to me and another stands next to Hailey. I stick my arm out, letting the nurse prep my arm. Hailey timidly sticks her arm out, closing her eyes tightly so that she doesn't need to see anything.

"I'm sorry. But can you put my IV in first? And wait for Hailey's? That way I can show her that it's not that bad?" The nurse nods and prepares my arm for the IV. Hailey grabs my hand and I smile, keeping my eyes locked on hers. I feel the lady start touching my arm to find a good vein and I take a deep breath, still keeping my eyes locked with Hailey's. The nurse then puts the IV into my arm and I wince softly, the IV stinging slightly. There is some rustling behind me and then the nurse steps back.

"Good job Veronica. You did great. The IV is in." I look over at my arm, smiling slightly. I turn back to Hailey, smiling wider.

"See Hailey? It really wasn't that bad. It only stung for a couple of seconds. And you and I both know that we went through worse. You can do this ok?" Hailey nods, sticking her arm back out for the nurse. The nurse preps her arm and Hailey squeezes my hand, starting to take deep breaths. I take deep breaths with her, letting her know that I am there for her. The nurse sticks the IV into Hailey's arm and she winces, closing her eyes. The nurse finishes up and steps back. Hailey looks over, sighing in relief. She turns back to me, smiling.

"It wasn't really that bad." I giggle, glad that I was right. Hailey giggles too and then we both start giggling, trying to catch our breath. Suddenly my stomach really hurts and I gasp, doubling over in pain. I feel a hand on my back and I look up with teary eyes to see one of the doctors. She kneels down in front of me, reaching out and tenderly touching my stomach. I groan, feeling bile come up my throat. I manage to reach out and grab a bucket before I throw up. I feel someone hold my hair back as I throw up. I finally finish throwing up and I fall back, exhaustion taking over. The doctor leans in front of me again, looking worried.

"I know that you two want more time together, but we can't wait any longer. We need to get your stomach fixed. Right now." Before I can protest Hailey and I's beds are being moved apart as I am being pushed out of the door. I try to look back at Hailey but the doors close before I can. I close my eyes, exhaustion taking over again. I feel a rush of cool air and I open my eyes. I see that we are in a room with a big light over a bed. I realize that this must be the operating room. I tense, starting to breathe more quickly. I get to the table and the same doctor from before looks at me concerned.

"Are you ok Veronica? I know that this seems scary but you have been through so much already, and I know that you can make it through this." I nod, taking a deep breath.

"I know that I am going to be ok. But can you please tell Hailey and my parents that I love them? I just need them to know that they know." She nods, standing back up.

"I can definitely do that. And I am Keira by the way. Now are you ready?" I nod, helping the others get me onto the bed. I lay down, closing my eyes. I feel a mask go over my nose and I start counting backwards from 10 just like they tell me to. I start getting really sleepy and I fall asleep, thinking of Hailey.