Hidden Secrets

Chapter 68 - Final Hours

Alexander's pov:

I was in the hospital waiting for Monica to finish her daily treatment when I saw nurses running down the aisle in panic. I stood in my spot wondering what was happening when I felt a sharp pain in my heart. I immediately realized that something bad must have happened to Elektra. I desperately run towards her room. When I arrived I saw commotion outside her door. Nurses and doctors were going in and out in anxiety. I was staring at them in agony when I felt a hand on my back. I turned around and faced David.

-"We are losing her" he said in pain.

-"Whom?" I wondered trying to understand what he was talking about.

-"Elektra is dying" he said and sat down in one of the chairs.

Hearing those words made my heart stop. I suddenly realized the seriousness of the situation. Elektra was dying! Oh my Goddess....No, no it couldn't be. I followed David behind trying to hold my tears.

I sat down in one of the chairs lined up. David and Roxanne were sitting inches apart from me holding each other tightly and sobbing. Roxanne gave me a disapproving look.

-"How dare you to come here? Your indifference was the one that killed her" she accused me.

I ignored her, stood up and headed towards the room. It wasn't the time for explanations. I felt desperate. I've lost so much time. I should have come earlier. I intentionally neglected my mate and I feel guilty for it. Immediately one of the nurses approached me and asked me to walk away from the door but I didn't.

-"I am her partner. I don't go anywhere. I'm staying right here" I said stubbornly crossing my arms in front of my chest.

-"Please sir don't make it harder" she said as the door opened again. I saw the other nurses along with the doctor trying to give her artificial respiration and massage. Several seconds passed with the medical staff going in and out trying to revive Elektra when I heard cheers from inside. They probably managed to get Elektra's heart beating again. The door opened again allowing me to see in as one of the nurses after covering her with the blanket checked the serums. Then she approached to the door. She gave me a look and said:

-"Her condition is very critical. Only a miracle can save her"

-"May I stay with her for a couple of minutes?" I asked.

-"Only for a few" the nurse pointed severely.

-"Thank you, thank you very much!" I said as she gave me a small smile and left. I went in, approached Elektra's bed and sat next to her. She looked pale and weak. Her face was emaciated. Her beauty and vitality were gone. She was a shadow of her former self. The sight made me feel awful and full of remorse. I caressed her hair and face feeling a small shiver go through my body. Her appearance devastated me. I held her hand, kissed it gently and placed it on my chest. I burst into tears. I had been crying for several minutes when I felt a sudden shiver again, this time more intense than the last. I opened my eyes and looked at her. She was lying on her bed still unconscious. Feeling overwhelmed I hugged her hand tighter.

-"Electra, please don't leave me. I know I've been unfair to you. Please forgive me. Please Goddess, make her well even if it means I'll never see her again. Please. Take me instead of her" I said in pain between sobbing.

Suddenly I felt something strange, a small and imperceptible movement in Elektra's hand. I looked at her in bewilderment only to be disappointed in a few seconds. She was still unconscious. I checked the screens. Nothing. It must have been just my imagination. Everything looked stable. Elektra was lying on her bed in a deep sleep.

The nurse came again to remind me that my time with Elektra was over. I involuntarily got up and headed for the door when an irritating sound began to be heard. I turned back to see the nurse on top of Elektra trying to bring her back. The view took my breath away. We were losing her. I was losing her. The thought of never seeing her again overwhelmed me. Picking up my pace, I passed everyone I fell, went down the stairs and out of the building. I took a deep breath. I wanted to scream and lash out.