Umbrella [COMPLETED]

Chapter 27

CATHERINE MCMILLAN

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I opened my eyes and I was lying in bed. I tried to stand up but I couldn't. The place was spinning and I felt so weak. I laid back down and a nurse covered me with a blanket. The smell of medicine was in the air and I could tell that I was in the hospital. Wait, hospital?! I sat back up in shock and Jacob was sitting beside me.

"Why am I here?", I asked.

"I thought you would ask where you were. That's unexpected.", Jacob replied.

"Why? What happened?", I asked.

"Dylan brought you here a week ago. When ypu were having a food fight, you suddenly collapsed and you never woke up so he rushed you here to the hospital together with the land lady.", Jacob explained.

"I... collapsed?", I asked.

"Yes you did, Ms. Catherine McMillan.", the doctor replied. Jacob and I looked at the doctor hoping for more information and explanation.

"You see Ms. McMillan, you're illness has reached Stage 2-3.". Jacob looked at me in shock.

"Catherine?", Jacob called me and I didn't look at him. Stage 2-3? Is that bad? I think so. What will happen to me? Will I die? I don't wanna die. I don't wanna die! NO! I pressed my head with both of my hands and my hair got all messed up. Tears were starting to fall down. This illness was also the cause of my younger sister's death. I don't know what to do. Jacob then asked the doctor if he can still cure it but the doctor frowned.

"I'll do everything I can Ms. McMillan but I can not garauntee your recovery.", the doctor replied. So am I gonna die?!

"Thank you doctor.", Jacob said.

"You're welcome. I'll check up on you later Ms. McMillan. Excuse me.", the doctor excused himself as he left the room.

"Leave me alone.", I spoke. Jacob did not say anything and just left the room. I was all alone now. I laid down and curled myself. I closed myself and the fear of death devoured me. Dylan, where are you?

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JACOB MADISON

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I sat on the bench outside Catherine's room. My phone kept ringing and it was pissing me off. I took it out of my pocket and without bothering to look at who was calling, I picked it up.

"What the fuck do you need?!", I asked.

"Jacob?"

"Mrs. McMillan?", I asked in shock.

"You haven't called us lately. What happened? And how's my baby doing? Is she taking her medications?", Catherine's mom asked. Truth is, ever since Catherine ran away, I was oblidged to look after her and report to her parents about how Catherine was doing.

"She's in the hospital right now. The doctor said her cancer is already on Stage 2-3.", I replied. I heard her mom gasp in the background.

"I'm coming there in an hour.", she replied. Before I could reply, she already hung up. I sighed and leaned my head against the wall. Seriously, when will those peaceful days be back again?

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DYLAN WILSON

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I wore my coat and grabbed my car keys. It was five in the afternoon already and I intended to visit Catherine since visiting hours end at seven. I exited my room and went down the stairs.

"Where are you going Dylan?", my father asked.

"I'm visiting my sick friend father. I'll be back by eight.", I replied.

"Very well.", he said and he continued to read the news paper. I walked outside of the  house and hopped in my car. I turned the engine on and drove off. I arrived at the hospital twenty minutes later and I parked my car. I rushed inside the hospital and I took the elevator. It was already five twenty five. Arriving at the sixth floor of the hospital, the elevator opened and I went out. When I turned the corner, I saw two professionals talking to Jacob. The woman looked a bit like Catherine. Hold on, are they Catherine's parents?! This is the first time I have ever seen them. They look rich and it's obvious on how they dress.

"I don't want her to end up like her sister Margaret.", Catherine's mom said as she cried. Catherine's father hugged her and Jacob was speechless. I hid myself and took out my phone. I called my father and after how many attempts, he finally picked up.

"What wrong son?", he asked.

"I was wondering about the doctor I asked you about. It's been a long time already since I asked you.", I said.

"Is this about your girlfriend?", he asked. A sudden emotion of embarrassment washed over me.

"She's not my girlfriend father.", I replied. I heard him chuckle and said,

"He's found a medicine but he's not sure if it would purely cure her for good. You know Dylan, it would take a miracle to cure cancer."

"But I still want her to take it. It's worth a try.", I replied.

"Very well. I shall let the doctor deliver the medicine to us and I think it would arrive in two days.", my father said.

"Thank you.", I said.

"It's all I could do for you Dylan.", my father replied and hung up. I peeked and I saw Catherine's parents went in the room together with Jacob. I hope everything goes well.

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CATHERINE MCMILLAN

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I woke up and my vision was a bit blurry. I could tell that it was Jacob but there were two more people behind him. I rubbed my eyes and blinked a couple of times so I could see them clearly. Then nervousness and anger had hit me when I saw my parents standing behind Jacob. I looked at Jacob who had this I'm-really-sorry-look on his face. Did he contact them? How? I wanted to know how my parents knew my condition. I think it was Jacob. I think Jacob told everything to my parents. I felt so angry at all of them. I did not look at them.

"What are you doing here?", I asked.

"Catherine, they were the ones who called me.", Jacob explained.

"How long have you been telling them about my condition? Have you been in contact with them ever since I ran away?! Jacob, how could you?!", I yelled. I trusted Jacob so much and yet he has betrayed me. I started to cry and I whispered,

"I never thought you would betray me Jacob."

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Betrayal!! That's what I hate the most :'( Now that Catherine has knew of the truth, what would she do now? Find out on the next chapters of UMBRELLA!

Hey guys! Sorry for the short and crappy chapter :( I'm actually preparing to go home since I'm on vacation. Oh don't worry, I'll update as much as I can tomorrow guys :)

-SophiaMission