Mr. Ruthless Billionaire Meets Ms. God's Girl.

28 * Second Life

EIREEN

"I thought he cared for me." She couldn't help but cry her heart out. 

All she wanted to do right now was to cry.
She exerts extra effort to bake a cake because she is thankful for taking her in, even though she doesn't have any experience, yet he just fired her.

"Eireen! Eireen Honey. You're awake?" That's her mom's voice.

"I think she's dreaming, ma'am." She heard the voice of a woman she didn't recognize.

She's puzzled as to why her mom is there. She opens her eyes and looks around. It's blurry, but she can see that it's all white.

"Eireen?" That's her mom's voice again.

"Where am I?" She asked in confusion.

"You're still here in the hospital, honey. You've been shot this morning while you're walking outside your office," her mom replied.

She looks at her mom. She is confused. What's her mom talking about?

"You were outside the building, and someone shot you. The bullet hit your chest but didn't reach your heart, which is a miracle. Thank God for saving your life," her mom told her, holding her hand.

She is trying to remember what happened that day, but she has difficulty remembering it.

"It's okay, honey, you will remember it later. Don't force yourself," her mom told her.

"How long have I been here, Mom?" she asked.

"I'll call the doctor," said the nurse as she dialed the intercom.

"Almost eight hours since they brought you here this morning, that's around eight twenty in the morning, and now it is a quarter to four in the afternoon," her mom replied.

A moment later the doctor enters the room with a man whom the doctor said is the anesthetist. After the doctor examined her, the anesthetist discussed everything with her.

"General anesthetics can affect your memory, concentration, and reflexes for a day or two, so there must be an adult to stay with you for at least 24 hours. I advised that you should stay for at least a day or two so we can easily monitor your condition.

General anesthetics have some common side effects. Most side effects occur immediately after your operation and don't last long. Possible side effects include:

Feeling sick and vomiting—this usually occurs immediately, although some people may continue to feel sick for up to a day.
Shivering and feeling cold—this may last a few minutes or hours
confusion and memory loss—this is more common in elderly people or those with existing memory problems; it's usually temporary but occasionally can be longer lasting.
Bladder problems—you may have difficulty passing urine and 
dizziness—you will be given fluids to treat this
bruising and soreness—this may develop in the area where you were injected or had a drip fitted; it usually heals without treatment.
A sore throat—during your operation, a tube may be inserted either into your mouth or down your throat to help you breathe; afterward, this can cause a sore throat.
Damage to the mouth or teeth—a small proportion of people may have small cuts to their lips or tongue from the tube, and some may have damage to their teeth; you should tell us about any dental work you have done.

If you experience anything of this, you have to inform us immediately," the anesthetist said. He takes out his business card and gives it to her mother.

"In addition to that, you have to eat foods that are rich in fiber, protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals; you must stay hydrated after surgery. Proper hydration isn't only necessary for healing but may also be necessary to help your body absorb medications following surgery. Be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water every day after surgery to stay hydrated," added the doctor.

"Thank you, doctor, and you," she said, looking at the anesthetist.

"You're welcome. You're a very lucky lady," the doctor said.

"All glory belongs to God," she replied.

"No wonder why," the doctor said, also looking at her mother.

"When you put everything in God's hands, the impossible becomes possible," the doctor added.

"Amen." Both she and her mother replied.

"Well, I'll come back tomorrow to check on you. I have to go home now," the doctor said.

"Thank you again, Doctor," she said.

"No problem," he replied and left the room.

The nurse and the anesthetist followed.

"Well, I have many things to tell you, but you may not remember it later, so I will wait until your memory becomes stable," her mother said.

"Just tell me roughly what happened. Or record them so you don't need to retell them again when my memory becomes stable," she said.

"That's a good idea. I don't have a phone with me," her mother said.

"Use mine," she replied.

"Okay, good thing that the paramedics have to gather your things and bring them here with you," her mom said while digging in her handbag to find her phone.

"By the way, where's Lexie?" she asked.

"She's at home; she has a fever this morning; that's why she couldn't come with you," her mom replied.

She remembered that. She went to the office alone because Lexie was sick. She's so happy that it's her 3rd month working with Mikael's company. She gave him the cake she baked at home as she thanked you for having her at his company. But her joyful day turned into doom when he fired her. Her heart is aching remembering how she managed to get down without shedding tears. She managed until she finally came out of the building. She was walking, crying. Only until there. She can't remember how she ended up in the hospital.

"Eireen, honey, are you okay?" Her mother asked worriedly.

"Yes, Mom," she replied.

"Why are you crying?" Her mom asked her.

She lifted her hand and touched her eyes; she was dying. She didn't realize it.

"I'm fine, Mom. Don't worry," she replied.

"Shall I tell you now what I wanted to tell you?" Her mom asked.

"Okay, Mom, have you readied the record button?" she asked.

"Yes." Her mother presses the record and puts down the phone on the side table just right beside her.

Her mom has pulled a chair closer to her bed. So she's in front of her now. She is waiting for what her mother wants to say.