My Only Love

Chapter 39

It had been two days ever since Nate was rushed to the hospital and Kate was just grateful that he was on the road to recovery. He had lost weight yet colour was slowly coming back to his cheeks. He was still very weak she knew. He was still under a strict medication round the clock. The injections painful as she would see him cringe in pain. He still had cases of having difficulty breathing that the tubes were still inserted through his nose. But other than that proof that he was starting to get well was he was back to his naughtiness. The adorable grin he had and the playful glint in his eyes. That she had missed terribly. Welcoming the same old Nate she loved deep inside.

Her mother was strict on him making sure he ate right. Followed the doctor's orders. Drank his medicines. He would always groan out loud but they both knew Nate loved the attention. Loved being taken care of and pampered. He always fended for himself even when he was young. These were rare times for him they knew.

Kate and her mom could only observe Nate with an amused look on their face as the nurse came with his antibiotics and the killer injection as what Nate described it.

C'mon please not again he complained to the nurse. I just took my meds 3 hours ago and the injection. Please just this once can we have it later? He pleaded with his ocean blue eyes begging to the elderly nurse.

The nurse laughed. Sorry Nate. Doctor's orders. You're not getting out of this I'm afraid.

My arms are numb already. You can see. Please my dearest nurse. Please. He practically pleaded. He pointed out the numerous black and blue marks caused by the injections.

But the nurse just smiled. Just think of the beautiful girl beside you while I insert this needle and all the pain will go away. She suggested.

Nate rolled his eyes but met Kate's eyes. I can do this Katie right? With you by my side what's a little pain.

Let's count 1-2-3 and the injection came again. Nate's face paled at the onset of the needle and slump into the bed as the nurse patted his arm.

Good job Nate. You're my best patient. Most of the ones I inject this stuff holler in pain the only indication is your pale face.

Nate tried to smile. Huh, it hurts like hell. If I'm alone I'd probably holler but since I'm making an impression on the two ladies out here. The hell with pain. He grinned at both Kate and her mom. Making him adorable even in his hospital gown.

Nate's eyes twinkled at Kate as she laughed. And I'm impressed. Such a strong man. Right mom? as she came near him patting his arm trying his best to comfort him.

Does it really hurt? She asked. She could see him his face devoid of colour and wincing as he moved in his bed.

Yeah you know the kind of pain that goes inside your blood stream and just makes you feel like fainting. I don't just don't know what they put in that medicine. It's a killer.

Her mom laughed instead. What's a little pain when it's for your own good Nate. You see you're getting better already. I also want to see you eat better. You need to gain you're strength back.

Nate could only look with gratitude at Kate's mom. Yes mom. Thanks for taking good care for me.

Mom? Kate cried out unbelievingly. And who are you? My brother now?

Nate smiled enjoying her reaction. Your mom's my second mom. Right mom? he asked again for confirmation.

He should have called me mom years ago even back when you were in high school. Her mother replied fondly to Nate.