Forbidden Love [BWWM]

LVI: New Management

"Morning, mom." Christian greeted walking into the kitchen as Katherine was finishing up breakfast

"Good morning, sweetie." She said with a cough

"You alright, mom? You don't sound so good."

"I'm fine," She coughed again as Christian reached in the cabinet for a glass, poured her some water and handed it to her

"Thank you." She said and went to drink the water as Christian put his hand up to her forehead

"Mom, you're burning up. Are you sure you're alright?" Christian asked worriedly

"I'm fine dear, I just have a little cough that's all."

"I think it's more than just a cough." He said as Michael walked into the kitchen while whistling

"Dad, I think mom is sick."

"Sick how?" He asked while pouring a cup of coffee

"She's coughing and she feels hot."

"Christian, I know you're concerned but I can assure you that I'm fine."

"No you're not, mom; dad, come feel her forehead." Christian said as Michael put his cup down and went over to Katherine and put his hand on her forehead

"Woah, baby, he's right, you are really hot. Alright that's it, no more cooking for today, you need rest." Michael said as he draped Katherine's arm over his shoulder and picked her up bridal style, and began carrying her out of the kitchen to the stairs

"Wait a minute, Michael, there's nothing wrong with my legs, I can walk you know."

"I know, but getting you to stop working is like trying to move a mountain, damn near impossible, so this is the only way to stop you." He said as Christian rushed to the bed to pull the covers back.

Michael gently placed her in the bed and pulled the covers over her body as Christian kneeled down and held her hand. "I'm going to go find the number to the doctor, I'll be right back." Michael said leaving the room

"Ok." She then looks over at Christian who had a worried look in his eyes as he held on to her hand for dear life. She laughed, "Sweetie, I'm not going to die if that's what you're thinking, it's just a little cough."

"But I've never seen you sick before, I don't want you to be sick." He said sadly as he laid his head on her chest while she stroked his back

"There's nothing to worry about, I'll be alright." She coughed and he sat up

"Is there something I can do? Make you some tea, soup, anything?"

"Ok I called the doctor and he said he should be here in half an hour." Michael said coming back and handed Katherine a glass of water
"But in the meantime, keep drinking water and hopefully that will help with your fever."

"There you all are, I was wondering where everyone was." Alex said stopping by the room and walking inside to see Katherine in the bed
"Why is mom still in bed?"

"Because she's sick, she's running a fever and she has a cough. I think I should stay with her until the doctor can see about her." Christian proclaimed as he continued to hold on to Katherine's hand

"That won't be necessary, you need to be in school." Michael said

"But who's gonna look after mom while you're at work?"

"I'll stay with Katherine until the doctor gets here and depending on what he says, which I doubt is anything serious I'm going to work and she'll stay in bed. I promise she'll be fine and if need be I can always call Anna."