The Hijabi's Convertee

chapter 23

When we finished eating, I called the waiter over to pay but Iqraam stopped me saying a man should pay the bills

" I'll pay next time, I insist" I said stubbornly

" Okay, but today is my treat" Iqraam said with a small smile at the corners of his lips and I smiled back

We left the restaurant and made our way to the hall, the show was almost over, all that was left was interview with the media

Everything was in order

I decided to go see Reya, to see if she was fine

" You're going back to work right?" I turned to Iqraam and asked

" You can't wait to throw me out " Iqraam replied giving me a side eye

" It's not like that" I said

" Then do you want me to stay?" Iqraam asked looking at me with puppy eyes

Although he looked cute that trick won't work
He needs to be at work

" Do you want to stay?" I asked back and he nodded

" I'll tell uncle that you're not at work and you're lazing around" I threatened

"I'll be on my way" he said in defeat and I nodded

"Byebye " I said to him and he turned to leave after saying bye

This tiny part of me wanted him to stay but I can't be selfish and keep him with me all day

I walked over to the elevator and got in going to the floor where Reya's room was

I knocked on her room door and soon the door opened to show Reya's sweaty and pale face

" What's wrong ?" I asked in worry, entering panick mode

I walked into her room and supported her to lay down on the bed

I placed my hand on her forehead to check her temperature and she was burning hot

I looked at her condition, her face was pale, she looked dehydrated and sick

I decided to take her to the hospital

" Reya, we're going to the hospital" I said informing her

I helped her get up and supported her weight on my body

We walked out of her room to the elevator and went straight down to the parking lot

That's when I remembered my car keys were my room

" Malika" I heard someone call out and turned to see Iqraam

I thought he left but that's not important now

"Thank God you're here, I went to her room after you left and she was in a bad condition, I need to get her to the hospital but I left my car key upstairs and I need your help" I rambled out, panicking

" Relax, my car is over there, let's go " Iqraam said but I couldn't relax

We walked over to his car and I helped Reya to the back seat and sat with her

Iqraam got in, ignited the engine and drove off to a nearby hospital

*******

I sighed from the up tenth time

We got to the hospital and Reya was admitted and placed on drip
Her temperature is better and her face is not as pale as before
Her condition has improved overall

I was currently seated in Reya's ward, we got a private ward since the general ward was crowded

I stared at the drip bag from the couch I was seated on, it was going slowly